Panasonic TX-32LE7LA, TX-26LE7LA User Manual

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No. TX-26LE7LA

TX-32LE7LA

English

DIRECT
TV REC

TV/AVGUIDE

OK

MENU

TEXT

ASPECT

PROGRAMME

EXIT

F.P. INDEX HOLD

123

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0

VCR

N

REC

VCR DVD

TV

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 living room into a home theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with

"VIERA Link" without complicated settings!

(p. 22)

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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

Camcorder

Set top box

DVD player

Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
Basic Connection
Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 11

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Viewing Teletext ········································12

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Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ··········14

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 15

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Editing and Setting Channels

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Restore Settings········································ 20

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Owner ID ··················································· 21

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Q-Link Functions ······································· 22

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HDMI Functions ········································23

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

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································ 28

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FAQs ·························································30

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On screen messages ································ 31

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Index ························································· 32

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Licence ······················································ 32

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Specifi cations ············································ 33

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Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug

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

Note

If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops
transmitting, it will automatically go to standby mode after
30 minutes. This function will operate only in TV mode.

(If the

Remove the mains plug from
the wall socket when TV is
not in use for a prolonged
period of time. Remove the
mains plug from the wall

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

socket before connecting
or disconnecting any leads.

This TV will still consume some power
even in the Standby mode, as long as
the mains plug is still connected to a live
socket outlet. On /Off switch see page 7.

Power source

This TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V, 50 Hz AC.

Do not expose to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV set 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 set.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is

fi tted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating
of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark
If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer.

If the fi tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be
removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock
if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fi tted, please observe the wiring code as shown below.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualifi ed electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is
marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the
three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol .
How to replace the fuse.

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refi t
securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then
press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

ASA

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

Example 1

Example 2

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Notes

Keep the TV away from this equipment

Do not remove the cover

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

Do not expose to rain or
excessive moisture

To prevent damage which might result in electric
shock or fi re, do not expose this TV set to rain
or excessive moisture.
This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water and objects fi lled with liquid, such as vases,
must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not block the rear
ventilation openings

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Allow suffi cient space around
the unit for radiated heat

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment too
close the TV (electromagnetic interference may
distort images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor

Remote Controller of this TV also emits infrared
rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Do not expose your ears to excessive
sound pressure from headphones.
Irreversible damage can be caused.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Daily care:
Detail: 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.

Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

10

10

10

TV Stand

7

(cm)

Do not place the TV on
sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated
stands / mounting equipment

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

Cabinet and display panel care

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket.
The cabinet and display panel can be cleaned with a
soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water.
Do not use solutions containing benzol or petroleum.

TV sets can produce static electricity, care must

be taken whenever touching the TV screen.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially

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treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or
other hard object.
Use care not to subject the surface to insect repellent,

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

Cabinet

Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Detail: 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 unit's surfaces to detergent.

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(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)
Use care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent,

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solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber

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or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

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

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

EUR7651030A

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Check that you have the accessories and items shown

OK

0

N

TV

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

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Clamper

Installing remote's batteries

1

Pull
open

Operating Instructions

(2)

Pan European Guarantee Card

Attaching the clamper

Hook

Close

2

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

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leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control unit.
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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(see page 36).

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging
bracket

TY-WK32LX20W

+

­+

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

-

Rear of the TV

Bundle the cables

To tighten:

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

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cause distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s

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assembly manual to fi x cables.

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.
Take care when fi xing wall brackets to the wall.

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Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the

wall before hanging bracket.

To loosen:

Keep the

knob pressed

6

Identifying Controls

Headphones jack (p. 26)

AV3

S-V

Remote control
signal receiver

Power lamp

Red light indicates Standby mode,

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green light indicates On mode. When
using the remote control, indicates
the TV has received a command.

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Programme Guide (p. 11)

Select / OK

MENU

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

()

Setup menus

Teletext (p. 12)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 12)

Backlight Automatic Tracking System sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality) (p. 17)

AV3 terminals (p. 26)

V

L

R

MENU

On / Off switch

DIRECT TV REC

OK

TEXT

F.P. INDEX HOLD

123

Function
select

Store setting (p. 18)

Used to store tuning and
other function settings

()

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.

TV/AVGUIDE

EXIT

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /

Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /

()

Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 18)

Switches TV/AV

Sound mute On / Off

DIRECT TV Recording

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

()

connection (p. 22)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 14)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions)
(for example, see p. 12)

Still Picture (p. 11)

Colour /

Quick Start Guide

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Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Changes programme / channel

(p. 11)

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Teletext Index (p. 13)

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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

Normalizes (p. 16)

(Resets settings)

Changes aspect ratio

(p. 11)

C

ASPECT

N

REC

PROGRAMME

0

VCR

VCR DVD

TV

Programme Information (p. 11)

Volume

VCR / DVD operations (p. 14)

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Basic Connection

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

Ex.

Connecting aerial

AV2

(Q-Link)

(TV only)

Mains lead (supplied) Mains lead (supplied)

2

Ex.

Aerial Aerial

RF
cable

AV1

(Q-Link)

1

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

AV1

(Q-Link)

Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR)

(TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

AV2

(Q-Link)

)

RGB

VIDEO

Note

Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 22).

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Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver.

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If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable, you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal.

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SCART:

RF: Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial.
RGB / S-Video / Video:

VCR: Video Cassette Recorder

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

21 pin connection used for video, audio and switching signals (Also known as Euro SCART and Peritel)

Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement.
(RGB - Red, Green and Blue)

RGB

VIDEO

DVD Recorder or VCR

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RF OUT

RF IN

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

RF cable

8

Ex.

3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and Set top box

(

)

Rear of the TV

AV1

(Q-Link)

RGB

VIDEO

AV2

(Q-Link)

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Mains lead (supplied)

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Aerial

Quick Start Guide

RF cable

•

Basic Connection

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

RF OUT

RF IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF IN

Set top box

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Auto Setup

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

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

1

CH12

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

01 99:21 41

Exit

You can now use the remote

•

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

Auto Setup will start to search for

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TV channels and store them.

The sorted programme order

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

OK

EXITMENU

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VCR

Note

If tuning and downloading

•

data have failed, perform
"Auto setup" (p. 19).
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.

2

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

When inputting owner ID

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You now have the opportunit y
to enter your details an d
help the police crack crim e
see instruction boo k

Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

POSTCODE :

Usable characters and numbers

When inputting owner ID later

Ŷ

NAME :

HOUSE NO :

0123456789

EXIT

Change character
Select character
Store Owner ID
Exit

Return

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

If a compatible recording equipment

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with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 22) is connected, channel
information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

Following the on-screen operation
guide, enter your own choice of PIN
number, name, etc.

For detailed procedures

•

"Owner ID" (p. 21)

Make a note of the PIN number

•

in case you forget it.

If you input the ID later

•

"Owner ID" (p. 21)

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

To check programme list

•

at-a-glance

Programme Guide (p. 11)

To edit channels

•

"Programme edit" (p. 19)

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

Ŷ

MENU

Using the
On Screen
Displays

How to use remote control

used to open the main menus and to
return to the previous menu

used to move the cursor and select

OK

menus

used to access menus, adjust levels or

OK

to select from a range of options

used to store settings after adjustments

OK

have been made or options have been
set

EXIT

used to exit the menu system and
return to the normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

Ŷ

(example: Owner ID)

You now have the opportunit y
to enter your details an d
help the police crack crim e
see instruction boo k

Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

0123456789

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

NAME :

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

Change character
Select character
Store Owner ID
Exit

Return

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

Watching TV

A

Turn power on

GUIDE

OK

123

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0

VCR

ASPECT

TV

HOLD

EXIT

Volume

1

2

(Press for about 1 second)

MAINS power On / Off switch should be On.
Picture will appear.

1 BBC 1

Select a channel

or

CH21
CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH23
CH26
CH58

-

-

-

-

-

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VCR

select page

Prog. Name Chan.

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

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

up

down

To select a channel using programme guide

Ŷ

GUIDE

Programme Guide

Prog. Name Chan.

VCR :

1 :

BBC1

2 :

BBC2

3 :

ITV
4 :
5 :
6 :
7 :
8 :
9 :

10 :
11 :
12 :

select programme

OK

watch

ViewingQuick Start Guide

To select a channel inputting the channel number, e.g. 39.

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Other useful functions (Operate after )

Ŷ

Hold

Display

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display / hide status information

status
information

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect

Change the aspect ratio (p. 28)

Displays information for a few seconds.

•

Change
aspect

14 : 9

ratio

ĺ

C

ĺ

3

9

1
CH_ _

HOLD

Each press changes the mode.

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Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / 4:3 /
Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3

To change the mode with colour buttons

•

While the bar is displayed

SPECT

red

green

•

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Watching TV

Auto Setup

11

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

What is FASTEXT mode (default)?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access
more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility
enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of
these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. ("Store frequently viewed pages", p. 13)

To change mode "Teletext" in Setup menu (p. 17)

Ŷ

Sub page number

MENU

OK

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

1

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays the

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index page

(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

Current
page
number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Colour bar

Time / date

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VCR

Using teletext

Ŷ

Reveal
hidden
data

Select the page

2

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

MENU

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VCR

To adjust contrast

Ŷ

To return to TV

Ŷ

•

red

or

Press once to have picture and text.
Press again to return to TV.

Re-hide

•

up

down

MENU

red

or

TEXT

up

or

down

As the blue bar is displayed

(Press twice)

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

green

yellow

blue

12

FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM

MENU

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

green

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

HOLD

INDEX

If you wish to hold the current page without updating

Stop or resume automatic updating

HOLD

Return to the main index page

INDEX

To resume

Ŷ

FASTEXT mode only

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HOLD

Call up a
favourite
pages

View in
multi
window

Store
frequently
viewed
pages

View favourite page by pressing F.P. button

F. P.

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

TEXT

Store frequently viewed pages
(only on fi rst 25 channels on Programme Guide)
in the colour bar

As page is
displayed

To change stored pages

Ŷ

Colour button you
want to change

Call up the page stored in "blue".

•

Factory setting is "P888" (subtitle service) on blue button.

•

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

•

Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext

•

hold

OK

Corresponding
colour button

Enter new page number

down

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VCR

The number changes to white.

OK

TV

(List mode only)

Viewing

hold
down

•

Viewing Teletext

View sub
page

Watch
TV while
waiting
for update

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen

To view specifi c sub page

Ŷ

MENU

blue

Sub pages:

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The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

View theTV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

MENU

yellow yellow

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").

•

108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Enter the
4-digit number

example: P6

0 0 0

6

Appears
when
updating is
completed

View the
updated
page

13

Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD
(Digital Versatile Disc) equipment.
Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts.To connect the equipment (p. 8)

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9)

Ŷ

1

TV/AV

OK

2

3

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or
satellite receiver is switched on

Input signals are automatically identifi ed by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.

•

This function will be available for HDMI connection too (p. 23).

•

If input mode is not switched automatically

Ŷ

Perform and

Dependant on DVD/VCR setup

•

Select the external input

TV/AV

NEXT

(AV mode screen)

Terminal

Manual input
selection

Auto input
selection

AV1 AV2 AV3

AV1

EC1/RGB
AV1/RGB

(RGB input)

Screen display

AV2

AV2S

(S-video input)

EC2/RGB
AV2/RGB

(RGB input)

(S-video input)

Component HDMI

AV3

AV3 S

Component HDMI

ʊʊ

Select the connector

connected to the equipment

blue

Displays the selected connector

HDMI

NEXT

REC

VCR DVD

PROGRAMME

TV

To return to TV

Ŷ

TV/AV

Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

VCR / DVD switch

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

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward

The remote control will be available for various



Panasonic equipment with the following settings.

Switch to select VCR or DVD you want to change
Press and hold while operating

Enter the code below (two digit code)

Press

red

AV1 AV2/

example: AV1

•

When colour bar disappears Press any coloured buttons

•

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

•

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

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to "16:9".

•

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

•

HDMI (p. 23)

•



Note

green

S-video

yellow yellow

AV3/

S-video

red

After setting, execute operation confi rmation.

•

The respective VCR / DVD code is turned to the default

•

when battery has been exchanged. Set it again.
Depending on the model, operation may not be possible.

•

VCR

Equipment Code

red

Component

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Restart
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

Note

VCR 10 (default)
DVD 11

BACK

Component

blue

DVD

Component

HDMI

blue

HDMI

yellow

Equipment Code

DVD 70 (default)

Player theatre 71

1414

How to Use Menu Functions

How to operate (p. 16)

•

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

OK

Setup menu

VIERA Link
Q-Link
A V1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Volume correction
Power on preference
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

change or access

select

On
AV2
Monitor
Monitor
List
Off

TV
Access

Access

Access

Picture menu

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
P-NR
3D-COMB

Sound menu

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
NICAM
Mode
Ambience
HDMI input

Dynamic

-

-

-

-

Normal
Max
On

-

-

­Off
Music
Off
Auto

•

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

+
+
+
+

Only available in NTSC signal
Not available in HDMI and HD signal
Only available in NTSC / PAL

•

Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites

+
+

+

Only available in HDMI

Choose from among alternatives

Ŷ

Number and positions of alternatives

Colour balance Normal

Changed

Adjust using the slide bar

Ŷ

Sharpness

Moved

Go to the next screen

Ŷ

Tuning menu

Access

Displays the next screen

Only available in AV and HDMI

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning

Fine tuning

Access
Access
Access

(p. 18)

You now have the opportunit y
to enter your details an d
help the police crack crim e

NAME :

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

0123456789

Change character
Select character
Store Owner ID
Exit

Return

see instruction boo k

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

(p. 21)

Shipping condition

All tuning data will be erased

Start
Exit
Return

(p. 20)

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

CH44

1 :

CH51

2 :

CH41

3 :

CH47

4 :

CH37

5 :

Delete Add Move Download

CH12

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

01 99:21 41

Exit
Return

1

CH12

Manual tuning

01 99:21 41

Search down/up
Store
Exit
Return

C

0 9

Direct entry

ABC
XYZ
FTP
123
456

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

Viewing Advanced

NTSC (National Television System Committee): One of television signal used in USA, etc.
HD signal: High-defi nition signal

1515

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Setup menu (p. 18)

•

Display menu

MENU

Ŷ

OK

N

TV

To return to TV
at any time

EXIT

EXIT

1

2

3

4

MENU

Displays the functions that can be set

•

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

(example: Picture menu)

Select the item

Picture menu

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
P-NR
3D-COMB On

Dynamic

Normal
Max

(example: Picture menu)

Adjust or select

Picture menu

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
P-NR
3D-COMB On

Choose from among alternatives

Ŷ

Colour balance Normal

Dynamic

Normal
Max

(example: Picture menu)

Number and positions
of alternatives

OK

OK

OK

select

access

select

change

store
(Required by some
functions)

16

To return to the

Ŷ

previous screen

MENU

Note

To initialize all settings

•

"Shipping condition"

(p. 20).

Changed

Adjust using the slide bar

Ŷ

Sharpness

Moved

To reset the setting

Ŷ

N

Resets each Viewing mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) to the

•

default settings.
P-NR in Picture menu is reset to off.
Aspect mode is also reset to Auto aspect.

•

Menu list

Ŷ

Menu

Picture menu

Adjust by each viewing mode

Bass
Treble

Sound menu

Setup menu

In AV mode, the Sound menu and Setup menu give a reduced number of options.

•

Balance
Headphone volume

NICAM

Mode
Ambience

HDMI input

VIERA Link

Q-Link

AV1 out

AV2 out

Teletext
Off timer
Volume correction

Power on preference

Tuning menu

Owner ID
Shipping condition

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)
In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour
balance, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular

Viewing mode

Contrast, Brightness
Colour, Sharpness

Tint
Colour balance

P-NR

3D-COMB

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning

viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, fi lms, news etc.)
Changes to any settings in a viewing mode will affect all signal sources: RF, AV1, AV2, AV3, Component and HDMI.
Changes will be stored automatically. By analysing and processing the incoming
picture, all four modes feature automatic enhancement.

,

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)
Picture Noise Reduction

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Not valid on HDMI and HD signal

•

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen
Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On)

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

•

Not valid on RGB, S-Video, components and HDMI

•

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Adjusts the volume of the headphones
NICAM (Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex)

A format for digital sound over television
Reproduces stereo sound (Off / On)

Off if reception is poor (FM monaural sound)

•

Sound quality can be improved when watching music scene or drama (Music / Speech)

Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects (Off / On)

Select to fi t the input signal
(Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 23)

Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source
Digital : HDMI cable connection
Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

HDMI input mode only

•

VIERA Link function (Off / On) (p. 24)

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a
compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p. 22)

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

•

Component and HDMI signals cannot be outputted

•

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV3 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

•

Component and HDMI signals cannot be outputted

•

Teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 12)

Sets the time the unit automatically turns Off. (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90) (minutes)

Adjusts volume for AV and HDMI mode

Set to "TV" to view picture from TV tuner.
Set to "AV" to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal,
e.g. satellite receiver (TV / AV)

The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for

•

automatic switching at power on to occur

Edits channels (p. 19)

Sets channels automatically (p. 19)

Sets channels manually (p. 19)

Fine tuning of channels (during rain, etc.)

Inputs the owner ID (p. 21)

Resets all settings, for example, when moving (p. 20)

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

17

Editing and Setting Channels

The channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

Display the menu

1

MENU

OK

EXITMENU

2

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Picture menu

access

select

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "Tuning menu"

3

Setup menu

VIERA Link
Q-Link
AV1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Power on preference
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

On

AV2
Monitor

Monitor
FASTEXT

Off

TV

Access

access

select

Select the function

4

TV

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning

Access

access

select

To return to TV

Ŷ

EXIT

5

How to set

For Manual tuning, using the buttons

on the unit

To return to TV

Ŷ

("Manual tuning" on p. 7)

(Press repeatedly until "Tuning mode" appears)

or (Access "Manual tuning")

(Select programme position or channel number)

Selected item will fl ash.

•

or

(Store)

-

(Change programme position or start searching channels)

(Repeat)

Programme
position (fl ash)

Channel
number (fl ash)

Channel

(Manual tuning screen)

1

CH12

Manual tuning

01 99:21 41

-

, + : Search
TV / AV : Move cursor
STR : To store
F : To exit

ST RF- / + / TV /A V

18

Edit the programme position settings

Select the channel to edit

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

1 : CH44 OffABC

CH51

2 :

:3 CH41 OffFTP

CH47

4 :
5 :

CH37

XYZ

Off

Off

123

Off

456

AdDelete d DownloadMove

Cursor

OK

select

Channel

Name

3 FTP

Edit
channels

Programme

edit

Delete

Ŷ

Add

Ŷ

Move

Ŷ

Change

Ŷ

name
Lock

Ŷ

Download to

Ŷ

equipment

Set
automatically

Auto setup

Edit

To change the name of the broadcaster

To delete

Ŷ

After confi rming, press

To add

Ŷ

After confi rming, press

To move

Ŷ

OK

To download channel

Ŷ

red

green

yellow

Select new
position

red

green

yellow

information to a Q-Link
compatible equipment
connected to the unit

Automatically

blue

transmitted
(for a few sec.)

For details (p. 22)

•

Store

OK

Automatically set the channels received in the area

Start Auto setup

start

WARNING

All current tuning
data will be erased

Start Auto Setup
Exit
Return

OK

When the operation is completed,

•

the broadcast of programme
number "1" will appear.

Ŷ

displayed when selecting channels

Programme edit

Prog.

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST
UVWXYZ+

Usable characters

To lock

Ŷ

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

You cannot select the channel with numeric

•

buttons or the "C" button when locked.

Settings are made automatically

CH12

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

01 99:21 41

Exit
Return

Chan. Name Lock

CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH37

-

. 0123456789

CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH37

XYZ
FTP
123
456

ABC
XYZ
FTP
123
456

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

•

•

•

Select the

OK

"Name" fi eld

Select the

OK

character

To next

OK

character

Select the

OK

"Lock" fi eld

Select "On"

OK

"Off" to
unlock

Repeat

)(

The settings are
downloaded to a Q-Link
compatible equipment
connected to the unit.
All previous settings are
erased.
No data is stored if an
Auto setup sequence is
interrupted.

•

Editing and Setting Channels

Advanced

Set
manually

Manual

tuning

To freely change settings after Auto setup

Select the programme position

and search through the channel

Programme
position

1

CH12

Manual tuning

01 99:21 41

Search down/up
Store
Exit
Return

C

0 9

Direct entry

Channel

Store

Repeat

and

search

OK

OK

The

•

programme
position
blinks.

Note

If a VCR is

•

connected with
only the RF
cable, select
programme
position "0".

19

Restore Settings

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.
All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.

Display the menu

MENU

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "Shipping condition"

Setup menu

VIERA Link
Q-Link
AV1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Power on preference
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

On
AV2
Monitor
Monitor
FASTEXT
Off
TV

Access

OK

OK

MENU

OK

123

456

789

0

VCR

EXIT

1

2

3

access

select

access

select

To return to TV

Ŷ

EXIT

Restore
Settings

Shipping

condition

How to set

4

Check the message and initialise

Shipping condition

All tuning data will be erased

OK

Start
Exit
Return

Follow the on-screen instructions

"Auto Setup" will automatically start when MAINS power On / Off switch is next

•

turned On. (p. 10)

To re-tune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

Ŷ

"Auto setup" (p. 19)

•

set

20

Owner ID

Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code).
In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.
If you have skipped the Owner ID input in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), and input it later, start from
If you input the Owner ID in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), perform

.

Display the menu

1

MENU

Select "Setup menu"

MENU

Ŷ

OK

123

456

789

0

VCR

To return to TV

EXIT

EXIT

2

3

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "Owner ID"

Setup menu

VIERA Link
Q-Link
AV1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Power on preference
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

On
AV2
Monitor
Monitor
FASTEXT
Off
TV

Access

How to set

OK

OK

access

select

access

select

4

.

•

Restore Settings

•

Owner ID

Input
owner ID

Owner ID

Enter the 4-digit PIN number of your choice

You now have the opportunity
to enter your details and
help the police crack crime

NAME :

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

0123456789

see instruction book

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

Entry fi eld

Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

Characters

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

•

123

456

789

0

VCR

To change the stored information

Enter the
PIN number

-

0

9

OK

Enter your name, address, and post code, in that order

OK

Select
the entry fi eld

Select

OK

OK

character

To next
character

To check the "personal information" stored

Hold down for
about 6 sec.

Displays the information
on the screen
(for several sec.)

Store

OK

(Press twice)

store

Owner ID

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

NAME : A

The PIN number is

•

not displayed.

Advanced

21

Q-Link Functions

Q-Link interlocks the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback.

Condition

Ŷ

Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:

•

"Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK"
Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28)

•

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV1/AV2 out). (p. 18)

•

Download channel settings

Ŷ

Perform Auto setup. (p. 21)

•

When fi rst using this unit, see "Auto Setup". (p. 10)

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 21)

•

Features available

Ŷ

Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the

•

recording equipment is automatically turned on if it
is in Standby mode.
The recording equipment is recording from its own

•

tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording.
If, during recording from an AV source, you turn the

•

TV off or change input / programmes, the recording
will be stopped.

What you
see is
What you
record

DIRECT TV REC

DIRECT TV REC

22

Information
/ Message

Power
on link
and Easy
playback

Power off
link

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation) •

• "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation) • "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

Read the manuals of the equipment too.

Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.
(Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment.)

When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator or function
menu are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched
automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby
mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically
set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)

"Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)

HDMI Functions

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound
by connecting the TV unit and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment (1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can
be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 26).

Note

HDMI is the world's fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

•

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (2).

•

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

•

Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI input" menu screen. (p. 17)

•

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

•

Use with a PC is not assumed.

•

If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".

•

This HDMI connector is "type A".

•

An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component",

•

"S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:

•

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 29.

•

(1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Summary of Control functions

Ŷ

Function

Easy playback

Direct TV Recording

Theatre speaker

Power on link

Power off link

TV tuning download

Connections

(Not when viewing HDMI input)

HDMI and SCART SCART (Q-Link) only HDMI only

OOO

O

O

OOO

OOO

OO

O

-

-

O

-

•

•

Q-Link Functions

HDMI Functions

Advanced

23

HDMI Functions

(Continued)

VIERA Link " Control"



Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre,
Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback, power on link, power off link or home theatre.
About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 26). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL for applicable equipment: www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations
(For the fi rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup)



After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV unit on.
Select the input mode to HDMI (p. 14, p. 17), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.

Display the menu

1

MENU

MENU

OK

2

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Home theatre
Picture menu
Sound menu

Setup menu

OK

access

select

Displayed when Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.

•

This may be displayed after disconnecting the equipment.
In this case, set "VIERA Link" in Setup menu to "Off", then
set to "On" again.

Select "VIERA Link"

Setup menu

3

TV

VIERA Link
Q-Link
AV1 out
AV2 out
Teletext
Off timer
Power on preference
Tuning menu
Owner ID
Shipping condition

Select "On"

To return to TV

4

Ŷ

EXIT

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

•

Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

(default is On)

On

AV2
Monitor
Monitor
FASTEXT
Off
TV

OK

OK

select

select

24

Easy
playback

Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated,
input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is
returned.

You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.

Theatre
speaker

Power on
link

Display the menu

Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker"

Main menu

Home theatre

Picture menu
Sound menu
Setup menu

When selecting "Home theatre", the sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

•

When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator or
function menu are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is
in Standby mode.)

MENU

OK

access

select

Home theatre:

Ŷ

Adjustment for equipment
(automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode)

Volume up / down

Mute

TV speaker:

Ŷ

TV speakers are active.

•

HDMI Functions

Advanced

Power off
link

Note

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.

•

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.

•

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

•

Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er. Read the manuals of Amplifi er.

•

When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also
automatically set to Standby.

25

External Equipment

Connections (overview)

These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 33).

To watch DVDs

DVD player

AV3

S-V

V

(M3
plug)

L

R

Headphones

To adjust volume

Ŷ

"Headphone volume"
in the Sound menu
(p. 17)

Camcorder / Game equipment

(S-VIDEO)

(VIDEO)

(AUDIO)

To watch satellite broadcasts

Set top box

SCART cable

To record / playback

DVD Recorder / VCR

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

SCART cable

SCART cable

26

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

Connector

Recording / Playback (equipment)

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
Q-Link
Direct TV Recording
VIERA Link

AV1 AV2

AV3

VIDEO

L

R

Y

P

B

PR

L

R

PC

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Amplifi er with speaker system

Computer

RF cable

COMPONENT

RGB
VIDEO

AV1

VIDEO

RGB
S-VIDEO

AV2

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AV

or

VIERA Link (p. 24)

DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

External Equipment

Advanced

•

COMPONENT

PR

PB

Y

: Recommended Connection

27

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11)

Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step

Ŷ

process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.

If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto

aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing

pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identifi cation signal (WSS) is found or a signal found

through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function

will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and

below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fi ll the screen. This

process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.

Signal name

TV/AV1/AV2/

PAL I

AV3

PAL 525/60

M.NTSC

NTSC(AV input only)

525(480)/60i

Component/HDMI

SD

525(480)/60p

625(576)/50i

625(576)/50p

750(720)/50p

HD

750(720)/60p

1125(1080)/50i

1125(1080)/60i

Note

•

•

•

•

Aspect modes

Auto

16:9 14:9

aspect

OOOOOOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

OOOOOOO

4:3

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TVAV1 AV 2 AV 3

Widescreen signal (WSS)

---- -

---- -

---- -

---- - - -

---- - - -

----

----

---- - - -

---- - - -

---- - - -

---- - - -

Aspect Control Signal

Component

-

O

O

Control signal through SCART

(pin 8) or HDMI terminal

AV1 AV2

OO

OO

OO

OO

--

--

HDMI

-

-

-

-

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9",
black bands may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR,
adjust the tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals separately.
To select the ratio manually:

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Auto aspect

Auto aspect

4:3

4 : 3

Zoom3

Zoom3

The best ratio is
chosen and the picture
expanded to fi ll the
screen.

Displays the image at
the standard "4:3"
without distortion.

Displays a "2.35:1" letterbox (anamorphic) image full­screen without distortion. At "16:9", displays the image at its
maximum (with slight enlargement).

16 : 9

Directly displays the
image at "16:9" without
distortion (anamorphic).

Displays a "16:9"
letterbox or "4:3" image
without distortion.

14:916:9

14 : 9

Zoom2Zoom1

Zoom2Zoom1

Displays the image at
the standard "14:9"
without enlargement.

Displays a "16:9"
letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen
without distortion.

SCART, S-video and HDMI terminals information

AV1 SCART terminal

Ŷ

(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

AV2 SCART terminal

Ŷ

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

Suitable inputs for AV2 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

AV3 S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal

Ŷ

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth Luminance earth

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

RGB status earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

Luminance in

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
Red in, S.C. - in
Red earth
Green in
Green earth
Blue in
Blue earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

HDMI terminal

Ŷ

Hot Plug Detect
DDC/CEC Ground
SCL
CEC
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Data0í
TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data2í
TMDS Data2+

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

RGB status earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

18

+5V Power

16

SDA

14

Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)

12

TMDS Clockí

10

TMDS Clock+

8

TMDS Data0 Shield

6

TMDS Data1í

4

TMDS Data1+

2

TMDS Data2 Shield

Input signal that can be displayed



Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI

Signal name

Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94
625 (576) / 50i 15.63 50.00
625 (576) / 50p 31.25 50.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

•

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

•

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

Component HDMI

















•

Technical Information

FAQs, etc.

29

FAQs

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre
for assistance. For details (p. 36)

White spots or shadow
images (noise)

Check the position, direction, and

•

connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor
sound is produced

Is the unit in "AV mode"?

•

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket

•

outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?

•

Check Picture menu (p. 17) and volume.

•

Check all required SCART cables and

•

connections are fi rmly in place.

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you

•

with the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll
your screen. For user control please see
p. 28.

There may be red spots,
blue spots, green spots
and black spots on the
screen

This is a characteristic of liquid crystal

•

panels and is not a problem. The liquid
crystal panel is built with very high
precision technology giving you fi ne
picture details. Occasionally, a few non­active pixels may appear on the screen as
a fi xed point of red, green, blue or black.

Please note this does not affect the

performance of your LCD.

S-Video / black and white picture

Using TV/AV button please confi rm your selection is S-Video

•

I.e. AV2/S-Video or AV3/S-Video (p. 14).

On Screen messages - I.e. AV1/EC1

You can simply clear these by pressing .

•

Press again to redisplay.

Direct TV record / Q-Link
functions not recording

Please confi rm SCART cable and connection. Also please

•

set "AV1/AV2 out" in the Setup menu (p. 17).

The LCD panel moves slightly
when it is pushed with a fi nger
Clattered sound might be heard

There are some looseness around the panel to prevent the

•

damage to the panel.

The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a

fi nger, and clattered sound might be heard. This is not a
malfunction.

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Problem Actions

Chaotic image, noisy

Screen

No image can be
displayed

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 17)

•

Check nearby electrical products

•

(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the

•

minimum? (p. 17)

Reset channels. (p. 21)

•

Problem Actions

No sound is produced

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

Sound is unusual

Pictures from external equipment
are unusual when the equipment
is connected via HDMI

An error message appears
"VIERA Link" function
does not work
TV unit goes into

OtherSound HDMI

"Standby mode"
The remote control

does not work
An error message appears

Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7)

•

Is the volume set to the minimum?

•

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

•

Set "NICAM" (p. 17) in the Sound menu to "Off".

•

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to "2ch L.PCM".

•

Check the "HDMI input" setting in the Sound menu.

•

If digital sound connection has a problem, select

•

analogue sound connection. (p. 17)
Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 26)

•

Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again.

•

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 29)

•

Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

•

Contact the authorized Service Centre.

•

Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.

•

Set "VIERA Link" to "Off", then set to "On" again. (p. 24)

•

The sleep function is activated.

•

The TV unit enters "Standby mode" about 30 min. after broadcasting ends.

•

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

•

Has the TV unit been switched On?

•

Follow the message’s instructions.

•

If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.

•

(p. 17)

On screen messages

On screen messages Actions / Meanings

Problem Actions

All tuning data will be erased

Are you sure ?

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT

Feature not available

Incorrect PIN Number

No recording - Check Tape or Disc

No recording - UNKNOWN REASON

Please check settings and connections on
HDMI devices.
No stations found

Please insert the aerial

Please wait.

Recording in progress

Recording stopped - TV source changed

Unable to download, Check Equipment

WARNING
All current tuning data will be erased

"Shipping condition" will erase all tuning data.

•

Make sure the operation is with your desire.

•

Q-Link channel download is in progress.

•

Check the Q-Link connection and setting (p. 22).

•

The impossible source (Component / HDMI) to be record.

•

The PIN number you entered is wrong.

•

The tape or disc may be "write protected", missing or damaged.

•

The equipment may already be recording.

The recording cannot be done by any reason. Check the equipment.

•

Disc or tape may be full.

•

Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 24).

•

No signal can be found in Auto setup.

•

A function is in progress.

•

The recording equipment is recording the programme signal from

•

its own tuner. You can turn the TV off and leave the equipment
recording in the normal way.

Direct TV recording will stop if channel or input source is changed.

•

The tape or disc is active. Stop the equipment and try again.

•

Auto setup will be erased all present tuning data (p. 19).

•

•

Frequently Asked Questions

•

On screen messages

FAQs, etc.

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Index

Accessories ···························································· 6

A

Ambience······························································ 17
Aspect····························································· 11, 28
Auto Setup ······················································ 10, 19
AV1/AV2 out ··················································· 14, 22

Clamper ·································································· 6

C

Component ··························································· 29
Connection ······················································· 8, 26

Direct TV Recording ············································· 22

D

Download to equipment ·································· 10, 19
DVI········································································ 23
DVDs ···································································· 14

E

External equipment··········································· 8, 26
External input·················································· 14, 17

F

FAQs····································································· 30

HDMI ······························································· 23-25

H

Hold ································································ 11, 13
Home theatre ························································ 24

Input signal ··························································· 29

I

Licence ································································· 32

L

Lock ······································································ 19

Mains Lead ························································· 4, 8

M

Maintenance ··························································· 5
Manual tuning ················································· 18, 19
Menu Functions ··············································· 15-17

NICAM ·································································· 17

N

Normalise ························································· 7, 16
NTSC ······························································ 15, 33

Off timer ································································ 17

O

On / Off switch ·················································· 7, 10
Optional accessories ·············································· 6
Owner ID ························································ 10, 21

PAL ······································································· 33

P

PIN number ···················································· 10, 21
P-NR ····································································· 17
Power lamp······················································· 7, 10
Programme edit ···················································· 19

Q-Link ··································································· 22

Q

Quick Start Guide ·············································· 6-10

Remote control ··················································· 6, 7

R

RGB ········································································ 8

Sales and Support Information ····························· 36

S

Satellite receiver ········································· 9, 14, 26
SCART ····························································· 8, 29
Shipping condition ················································ 20
Specifi cations ······················································· 33
Sub page ······························································ 13
S-Video ····························································· 8, 29

Teletext ································································· 12

T

TV speaker ··························································· 25

Video ································································ 8, 14

V

VIERA Link ······················································ 24,26
Viewing mode ······················································· 17

WSS ····································································· 28

W

Zoom ······························································ 11, 28

Z

32

Licence

Trademark Credits

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

•

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

•

S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has

•

been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

•

Licensing LLC.

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

•

Specifi cations

TX-26LE7LA TX-32LE7LA

Power Source

Consumption

Power

Average use 92 W 121 W

Standby condition 1 W

Display panel

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size 66 cm 80 cm

Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) x 768 (H))

AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz

Audio Output

Headphones

PAL I UHF E21-69 / VHF Ireland channel

Receiving Systems /
Band name

Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Teletext Pages 200

AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)

Connection Terminals

AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)

VIDEO

AV3

Others

Output AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Including TV stand 657 mm × 525 mm × 239 mm 791 mm × 615 mm × 239 mm
TV set only

Weight

S-VIDEO
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

COMPONENT

HDMI TYPE A Connector
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR) or NTSC

M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR).
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).

Temperature : 5 °C - 35 °C
Humidity : 5 % - 90 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 :)
Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 :) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 :)

Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)

B, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]

P

657 mm × 473 mm × 107 mm 791 mm × 563 mm × 107 mm

disc playback from DVD player and recorder.

12,5 kg Net 16 kg Net

2 × 8 W RMS, 8 

M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1

Note

Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

•

This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

•

EN55013:2001+A1:2003, EN55020:2002+A1:2003+A2:2005, EN61000-3-2:2000+A2:2006, EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001

•

•

Index

•

Specifi cations

Licence

FAQs, etc.

33

34

35

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and
electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection
points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you
may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative

effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

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further information.

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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

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