Panasonic TX-26LX600P, TX-32LX600P User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-26LX600P

TX-32LX600P

English

MULTI

WINDOW

F.P.

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.

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································4

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(Warning / Caution)

Notes ··························································· 5

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Maintenance················································5

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Ampliﬁ er with Speaker system

VCR

DVD recorder

SD memory card

Camcorder

Set top box

DVD player

Personal

computer

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Connection Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 10

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 12

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Viewing Teletext ········································14

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ·····················16

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Editing and Setting Channels

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················21

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Watching SD Card (Videos and photos) ··· 22

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Recording a Programme on SD Card ······· 24

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External Equipment ··································· 26

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(Q-Link / Control with HDMI / Connections)

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································32

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FAQs ·························································36

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SD Card: On screen messages ················38

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Speciﬁ cations ············································ 39

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Licence ······················································40

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ﬁ re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you ﬁ nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

(such as strange smell or smoke)

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not let metal or ﬂ ammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (ﬁ re or electrical shock may result).

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent ﬁ re never place any type of candle or naked ﬂ ame on top or near the TV.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (ﬂ ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not place the TV on an unstable

surface

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other ﬁ xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Notes

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When TV will not be used for a

long 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.

Allow sufﬁ cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, ﬁ re or electrical shock.

10 10

(cm)

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the

TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired

angle

(View from the top)

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Daily care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁ ngernail or other hard object. Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet

Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

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(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.) Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

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(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint). Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

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Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control Transmitter

N2QAYB000048

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Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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Clamper

Installing remote's batteries

Pull

open

Operating Instructions

(2)

Pan European Guarantee Card

Attaching the clamper

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

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leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as

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alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Rear of the TV

Bundle the cables

To tighten:

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause

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distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly

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manual to ﬁ x cables.

To loosen:

Keep the

knob pressed

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK32LX20W

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be

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absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to

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impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Identifying Controls

Store setting (p. 20)

Used to store tuning and

()

other function settings

SD CARD slot (p. 22)

Remote control signal receiver

Power lamp

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Changes aspect ratio (p. 11)

Switches SRS TruSurround XT On / Off

(p. 17)

Normalizes (p. 16)

(Resets settings)

Select / OK

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

()

Setup menus

Teletext (p. 14)

Standby: red

()

On: green

Swing up the door at "PULL".

Backlight Automatic Tracking System sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Viewing mode) (p. 16)

On / Off switch

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Function select

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness

/ Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance /

()

Tuning mode (p. 20)

Headphones jack (p. 30)

Switches TV/AV

AV4 terminals (p. 30)

Quick Start Guide

MULTI WINDOW (p. 11)

SD Recording (p. 24)

SD menu (p. 22 and p. 24)

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Sound mute On / Off

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 12)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions) (for example, see p. 14)

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 14)

Changes programme / channel (p. 10)

Direct channel access

During normal TV viewing or when in the Tuning, Programme edit or Manual tuning menus, press and then enter channel number using the numeric buttons

()

Press twice to change to the Cableband mode

Selects programmes in sequence

VCR / DVD operations (p. 13)

Still Picture (p. 11)

Teletext Index (p. 14)

Programme Information (p. 11)

Volume

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link

()

connection

(p. 26)

Connection

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

Cable cover removal and ﬁ tting

Removal Fitting

Rear of the TV

AV1

1. Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 3 points).

2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction.

Mains lead

(Connect after all the other connections.)

AV2

(Q-Link)

AV3

(Q-Link)

COMPONENT

Rear terminal portion (enlarged view)

1. Insert the claws (at 3 points) at the bottom end.

2. Push until it clicks.

Watching TV

VHF / UHF aerial

RGB

VIDEO

Connect to

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AV2 or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 26).

To record TV

programmes

DVD Recorder or VCR

VIDEO

S VIDEO

SCART cable (fully wired)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

RGB

RF OUT

RF cable

RF IN

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

Select your country

select

Land

Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgien Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.Eu

SuchlaufStart ATP Abbruch

Start Auto Setup

red

You can now use the remote

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control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power lamp: On)

For Belgium, Switzerland

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and E.Eu, select the desired language

To set manually

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green

(p. 20)

Quick Start Guide

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Auto Setup

Connection

Need help with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

Sound menu

Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume MPX Mode SRS TruSurround XT

Select Adjust

Exit Return

No service Music Off

CH12

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

02 78:01 41

Exit

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

Auto Setup will start to search

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for TV channels and store them.

If Q-Link (p. 26) equipment is

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connected, channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment.

To edit channels

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"Programme edit" (p. 18)

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Watching TV

Turn power on

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Volume

(for about 1 second)

On / Off switch on TV should be On.

Select a programme number

down

To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39

Select from the Programme table

(in a short time)

select page

green

red

yellow

blue

select

programme

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

watch

Prog. Name Chan.

VCR :

1 :

Das Erste

2 :

ZDF

3 :

RTL 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 :

10 : 11 : 12 :

CH21 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH23 CH26 CH58

Prog. Name Chan.

13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 :

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

Display status information

Change aspect ratio

Display / hide status information

Displayed information:

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Programme number / Programme name / Channel number / MPX mode (p. 16) / Sound system (p. 16) / Aspect mode / Colour system (p. 16)

Change the aspect ratio (p. 32)

14 : 9

Each press changes the mode.

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Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / Just / 4:3 /

()

4:3 Full (HD signal only) / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3

While the bar is displayed

View in multi window (p. 35)

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AV1

blue

AV1

SwapSource

red

red red

red

green

AV1

SwapSource

Viewing

AV1

Watch TV, DVD, etc. in multi window

SwapSource

Colour bar Sub

To change the layout, etc. ﬁ rst show the colour bar

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To change the layout

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To swap

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To change the source of sub screen

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To return to the normal single-screen view

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Remote control operations apply to the main screen.

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blue

Main screen

red

green

SwapSource

screen

yellow

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Watching TV

Watching Videos and DVDs

It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p. 30)

With the equipment turned On

Select the external input

Select the connector

connected to the equipment

(AV mode screen)

Displays the selected connector

blue

To return to TV

red

Note

green

S-video

yellow

AV3/

S-video

red

blue

yellow

red

AV1 AV2/

example: AV1

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When colour bar disappears Press any coloured buttons

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You can also select the connector using the TV/AV button on the front panel of the TV.

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Press the button repeatedly until you reach the connector to view.

Automatic Input selection - Input mode is automatically switched from TV to AV

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mode when the equipment connected via SCART or HDMI terminal is operated. When the equipment is turned off, the TV is set to TV mode. If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to "16:9".

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For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

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green

AV4/

S-video

(twice)

yellow

Component/PCHDMI1/

HDMI1/2

blue

HDMI2

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