Panasonic TX-26LE8A User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD TV

Model No. TX-26LE8A

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD TV.

Contents

Warnings and Cautions ............................................2

Important Installation Notices ...................................3

Accessories / Options ...............................................4

Identifying Controls ...................................................5

Basic Connection......................................................6

Initial Setup ...............................................................7

Auto Tuning ..............................................................8

Watching TV .............................................................9

Watching Videos and DVDs ...................................10

Viewing Teletext ..............................................11 ~ 12

How to use Menu Functions ...........................13 ~ 16

Editing and Setting Channels .................................17

Displaying PC Screen on TV ..................................18

External Equipment ........................................19 ~ 24

Aspect Ratio ...........................................................25

HDMI Connection ...................................................26

PC Connection .......................................................26

Control with VIERA Link .........................................27

Input signal that can be displayed ..........................27

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection .........................28

Licence ...................................................................28

FAQs.......................................................................29

Troubleshooting ......................................................30

Specifications .........................................................31

Warnings and Cautions

To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not

TV operating voltage: AC SINGLE 230V, 50Hz

Do not use at a voltage other than indicated. Take care not to damage the power cord. Do not use if the power cord or power plug is damaged, or if the plug does not fit tightly into the socket. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Keep the unit away from below equipment

Electronic equipment

Do not place video equipment near

the unit. It may distort images/sound.

Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays.

Do not touch the power plug if your hands are wet.

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV set.

Allow sufficient space around the unit for radiated heat. Do not block the rear air vents.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly, wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail

or other hard object.

Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent,

solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Do not place the TV on an unstable surface.

Remove the plug from the wall outlet (Power point) when the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. The mains plug is used as the disconnecting device.

Important Installation Notices

■ Install TV on a stable surface

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to

falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. Only using furniture that can safely support the television. Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring

both the furniture and the television to a suitable support.

Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting

furniture.

Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still

connected to a live socket outlet.

■ Transport only in upright position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the

internal circuitry.

■ Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused.

■ Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV

will automatically go to standby mode.

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Programme number and other logos Image displayed in “4:3” mode Video game Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control Transmitter

N2QAKB000065 or

N2QAYB000227

Installing remote control batteries

Pull Open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or –)

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)

R6 (AA)

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and

corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types. Do not use rechargable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Optional accessories

Please contact your Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

TY-WK32LR2W

Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical)

WARNING

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the

unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out setup.

Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury

and product damage.

Do not mount this LCD Television directly below ceiling lights

which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

L How to remove the TV stand

Remove four screws

Rear of the TV

Identifying Controls

Mains power On/Off switch

Power indicator: Standby: RED Power ON: GREEN

Switches TV to On or Standby

(Mains power must be on)

Select Aspect ratio

Confirm selected option

Move cursor to make

selection or adjustment

Access Main menu

Turn on/off surround sound

Remote control signal receiver (Range: 7 metres)

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Picture mode is set to Eco.

Store setting

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Balance / Tuning mode

Select programme number in sequence / When a function is displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function / When in Standby mode, switches TV on Change input mode

Change input mode TV – select TV mode AV – select AV mode

Exit Main menu

Return to previous menu

Multifunctional buttons Select Stereo/Bilingual sound

Access Viera Link menu

Display/hide programme

information

Select programme

number in sequence

Access Option menu

Select programme number/ When in standby mode, switch TV on

Turn on/off sound mute

Adjust volume

Operate Teletext function

Operate connected VCR/DVD

Basic Connection

External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

ANT

ANTANT

Mains plug types vary

between countries.

The power plug shown

above may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.

(Connect after all other

connections.)

75 Ω Coaxial cable

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

ANT

RF OUT

75  Coaxial cable

RF IN

If the antenna is placed in the wrong location,

DVD Recorder

or VCR

interference might happen.

Note

Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV. To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct

terminating plug are required.

If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the

wall Aerial socket and the TV.

Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial

system for your particular area and the accessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the

costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the customer.

Initial Setup

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

You can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or

turn the unit to standby mode.

Turn On the TV with the mains power On / Off switch

Select the picture setting

“Home” is the recommended mode for viewing at

home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power consumption. “Shop” is for in-store display.

If “Shop” is selected, the word “Shop” appears every

time the TV is switched on. (page 9) Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Standard”. (page 15) Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic”. (page 15)

Display the menu

If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time,

the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with mains power On / Off switch.

access

To exit

To return to the previous screen

Need help with operations?

On-screen operation guide will help you.

select

(example : Sound menu)

Auto Tuning

Display the menu

Select and access

“Setup menu” Select and access

“Tuning menu” Select the item

(Sys select / Auto tuning)

Change or access

To exit

To return to the previous screen

access

select

access

select

Sys select (System selection)

Select the system of your area. (China / HK/UK / Asia/M.East / NZ/INDONES / Australia / E.Europe /

SPECL Ver / America / CATV / Japan)

Auto tuning

Automatically set the channels received in your area.

Auto tuning is now complete and

select “Auto tuning”

your TV is ready for viewing.

access

The TV will search for, locate, store and then sort into order your local stations.

Once Auto tuning is completed the TV will display the programme now stored on programme position1.

If it is not the first time to perform Auto tuning, all previous tuning data will be erased. To edit channels “Editing and Setting Channels” on page 17. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.

For Auto tuning using the buttons on the unit

1 (Press until “Tuning mode” appears)

or (Access Tuning menu)

(Press until “Auto tuning” is reached)

3 4

or (Searching channels)

(Exit Tuning mode)

To return to TV

select

change

store

STR

VVAT

Watching TV

Turn power on

Mains power On/Off switch should be On. If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of

the screen, select “Home” in “Viewing Environment”. (page 7)

Select a programme number

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

down

To select a 2 or 3-digit programme number, eg. 39

(in a short time)

Picture Still

Display the current programme status

Display status information

Change aspect ratio

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Recall status information

Change the aspect ratio

Press the HOLD button to freeze the picture.

(TV/VIDEO input only. Component / HDMI / PC input does not freeze.) Press again to return to watching the current programme.

change

select

To change

CH colour set

Adjusts colour density variation between broadcasting channels.

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list

(page 15 and 16).

Displayed information:

For example, Programme number, Channel

number, Stereo mode, Aspect mode, Sound menu, Picture menu, Sound system.

Each press changes the mode.

(16:9 / Just / 4:3 / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3)

While the bar is displayed

Watching Videos and DVDs

Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. (For connection, see “External Equipment” on page 23.)

Display the input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

View

To return to TV

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment

function for a connected TV, set to “16:9”.

You can also select the connector using the AV

button on the remote control or side panel of the TV.

Displays the selected mode

Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.

Set the VCR / DVD switch

to the appropriate position

Press and hold during the following

operations

Enter the appropriate code for the

equipment to be controlled, see table below.

“VCR” position

Equipment Code

VCR 10 (default) DVD 11

“DVD” position

Equipment Code

DVD 70 (default)

Home Player

theatre

Note

Confirm correct operation after the code

changed.

The codes will be reset to default values if

batteries are replaced.

“DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders

and home theatre recorders.

Some operations may not be possible on

some equipment models.

Press

Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD or Home Player theatre

Standby mode / Turn on

Playback video cassette / DVD

Stop the operations

VCR : Rewind, review the picture rapidly

in reverse DVD : Play at slow speed Press and hold to search

backward VCR : Fast-forward, view the picture

rapidly forward DVD : Play at slow speed Press and hold to search forward

Pause / Restart

VCR : Select programme DVD : Skip the track or title

Start recording

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