Panasonic TX-26LX70F, TX-32LX70F User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-26LX70F

TX-32LX70F

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English

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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Quick Start Guide

Ampliﬁ er with Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder

DVD player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Basic Connection Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 12

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

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Viewing Teletext ········································16

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ·····················18

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Editing and Setting Channels

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Control Channel Audience ························ 24

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Restore Settings ·······································25

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Input Labels···············································26

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················27

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Q-Link Functions ·······································28

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HDMI Functions ·······································29

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(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ··································· 32

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································34

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FAQs ·························································37

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Licence ······················································39

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

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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!

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.

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 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 place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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.

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

Minimum distance

TV Stand

(cm)

Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

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).

Transport only in upright position

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle

(View from the top)

15° 15°

Do not block the rear air vents

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

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular 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 diluted neutral detergent by 100 times of water. 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

Regular 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

Transmitter

EUR7651120

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Installing remote’s batteries

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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(2)

Using the clamper

Pull open

Rear of the TV

Clamper (Standard accessory)

To tighten:

ClamperRemote Control

Bottom Sheet

Use when removing the

TV Stand (see below)

Clamper that bundle mains lead

Bundle the cables:

Lock

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

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

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batteries. Do not burn or breakup batteries.

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Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK32LR2W

WARNING!

Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit

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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 qualiﬁ ed technician to carry out set-up.

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Incorrect ﬁ tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury

and product damage. Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as

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spotlights, ﬂ oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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

To loosen:

Keep the knob pressed

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to ﬁ x cables.

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Tight

Hook the clamper:

How to remove the TV Stand

Remove four screws and take the TV Stand.

Rear of the TV

Attach the Bottom Sheet

Bottom of the TV

F TV AV

Identifying Controls

Mains power On / Off switch

Changes the input mode

Remote control signal receiver

Power LED

Standby: red

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On: green

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /

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Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 22)

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

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)

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.

Quick Start Guide

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Changes aspect ratio

OK button to conﬁ rm selections and choices Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme.

Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup menus

Surround (p. 20)

Access VIERA Link Menu

Programme / channel change buttons (0-9) and Teletext page buttons. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Programme Information

Selects programmes in sequence

(p. 13)

(p. 18)

(p. 31)

(p. 12 and p. 16)

(p. 13)

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DIRECT TV REC

Changes the input mode

changes TV mode

TV AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

EXIT

(Returns to TV screen)

Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments

Returns to the previous menu

Coloured buttons used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link connection (p. 28)

Option menu Sets the preferred settings of viewing and sound options easily

Sound mute On / Off

Volume

(p. 14)

(p. 13)

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Teletext (p. 16)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 17)

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

Still picture Teletext Hold (p. 17)

Teletext Index (p. 17)

(p. 13)

Basic Connection

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

Example 1 Connecting aerial

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

C O M P O N E N T

Mains lead

AUDIO OUT

Mains lead

AUDIO OUT

I D E O

A U D

I O

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

V I D E O

A U D

I O

C O M P O N E N T

DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 28).

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SCART cable (fully wired)

RF cable

RF IN

RF OUT

RF cable

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Aerial

Quick Start Guide

Mains lead

AUDIO OUT

V I D E O

A U D I O

C O M

P O N E N

RF cable

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Basic Connection

SCART cable (fully wired)

DVD Recorder

Set top box

RF OUTRF IN RF OUTRF INRF IN

RF cable

or VCR

RF cable

Auto Setup

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

You can now use the remote

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

Select the language

Menüsprache

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Deutsch

English

Français

Italiano

Еλληνικά

Čeština

Slovenčina

Srpski

Español

Norsk Dansk

Svenska

Magyar

Български

Slovenščina

Nederlands

Suomi

Türkçe

Português

Hrvatski

Românǎ

Polski

select

store

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Select your country

Country

Germany

Austria France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Netherlands

Denmark

Sweden Norway

Finland

Belgium

Switzerland

Greece

Poland

Czech

Hungary

Ireland

E.Eu

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

Auto Setup

DVB Scan 21 68 Analogue Scan 21 68

Scan 2214199

Channel Service Name Type Quality

Channel Service Name

CBBC Channel DVB 10

CH 29

62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10

CH 33

62 BBC Radio Cymru DVB 62 E4 DVB

62 Cartoon Nmk DVB CH 29 Analogue - CH 33 BBC1 Analogue -

This will take about 3 mins.

EXIT

RETURN

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

10 10 10

select

Auto Setup will start to search for

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TV channels and store them.

The sorted programme order

depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

If a compatible recording equipment

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with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 28) is connected, channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment.

Select the picture setting

Viewing Mode

Dynamic Normal Cinema Auto

Also possible to change the setting

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in Picture Menu (p. 20)

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

To edit channels

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Editing and Setting Channels (p. 22)

select

set

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Quick Start Guide

Using the On Screen Displays

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction MPX Stereo Reset to Default Set

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

On-screen operation guide will help you.

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Auto Setup

Note

If tuning have failed “Auto Setup” (p. 22).

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If downloading have failed “Download” (p. 21).

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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On

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with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watching TV

Turn power on

INPUT

(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

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PROGRAMME

OPTION

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EXIT

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DIRECT TV REC

HOLD

VCR DVD

Volume

1 BBS

CH05 SC1 PAL

Information banner

Corontation Street

Select a channel

down

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

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