Panasonic Viera TX-26LM70FA, Viera TX-32LM70FA, TX-26LM70PA, TX-32LM70PA Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Wide LCD TV

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.

Model No. TX-26LM70FA

TX-32LM70FA

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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

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media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

VCR

DVD player

DVD recorder

Set top box

Contents

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

(Warning / Caution)

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

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

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Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ·····················14

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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Editing and Setting Channels

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External Equipment ···································18

(Q-Link / VIERA Link / Connections)

Basic Features

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

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 11

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

Enjoy your TV!

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Technical Information ································ 24

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FAQs ·························································27

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Licence ······················································29

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Specifi cations ············································ 29

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Connection

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Auto Setup

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Quick Start Guide

Amplifi er with
Speaker system

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Safety Precautions

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

(such as strange smell or smoke)

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 set. (including on
shelves above, etc.)

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the unit yourself

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

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

Do not place foreign objects
inside the unit

Do not let any objects drop into the unit through the air
vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).

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).

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting equipment

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.

Warnings and Precautions

Do not place the TV on an unstable

surface

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.

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

Allow suffi cient space around

the unit for radiated heat

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(Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV unit, remove the

mains plug

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 socket before
connecting or disconnecting any leads.

(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

Maintenance

Display panel

Cabinet

Mains plug

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

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.

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

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Caution

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The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.

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Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).

Caution

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Use care not to subject the TV unit's surfaces to detergent.
(A liquid inside the TV unit could lead to product failure.)

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Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

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.

Notes

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).

Keep the TV away from this equipment

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired

angle

15° 15°

(View from the top)

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

TV Stand

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Optional accessories

Wall-hanging
bracket

TY-WK32LX20W

Caution

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In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be
absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to
secure the wall-hanging brackets.

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Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to
impact or other forces may cause product damage.

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Take care when fi xing wall brackets to the wall.

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

wall before hanging bracket.

Installing remote's batteries

1

Pull
open

Hook

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Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery
leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control unit.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as
alkaline and manganese batteries).

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries
(see page 32).

Attaching the clamper

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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.

To tighten:

Keep the

knob pressed

Rear of the TV

To loosen:

Bundle the cables

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

(2)

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R6 (UM3)

Accessories / Options

Clamper

Remote Control
Transmitter

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Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

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Identifying Controls

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.

Backlight Automatic Tracking System sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality) (p. 14)

Power lamp

standby : red
on : green

Remote control
signal receiver

Switches TV/AV

Volume / Backlight / Contrast / Brightness /

Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /
Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16)

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Headphones jack (p. 22)

AV3 terminals (p. 22)

Store setting (p. 16)

Used to store tuning and
other function settings

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On / Off switch

AV3

S-V

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R

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Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio

(p. 10)

Normalizes (p. 14)

(Resets settings)

Selects programmes in sequence

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

Changes programme / channel

(p. 10)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 12)

Teletext (p. 12)

MENU

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

Setup menus

Select / OK

Programme Guide (p. 10)

VCR / DVD operations (p. 11)

Volume

Programme Information (p. 10)

Teletext Index (p. 12)

Still Picture (p. 10)

Coloured buttons

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

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 11)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme
in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link
connection (p. 18)

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Identifying Controls

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Accessories / Options

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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.

RF OUT

RF IN

AV1 AV 2

DVD Recorder or VCR

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

VHF / UHF aerial

Rear terminal portion
(enlarged view)

Rear of the TV

Mains lead

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Connect to AV1
or AV2 for a unit
supporting
Q-Link (p. 18).

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Watching TV

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To record TV
programmes

(Connect after all the other connections.)

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Adjust

Select

Return

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo
Music
Off

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

red

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

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Need help
with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

Auto Setup

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For Belgium, Switzerland
and E.Eu, select the desired
language

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

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

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You can now use the remote
control to turn On the unit or
turn the unit to standby mode.
(Power lamp: On)

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If Q-Link (p. 16) equipment is
connected, channel information
is automatically downloaded to
the equipment.

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To edit channels

"Programme edit" (p. 16)

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Auto Setup

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Connection

Select your country

select

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To set manually

green

(p. 16)

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Start Auto Setup

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Auto Setup will start to search
for TV channels and store them.

Manual tune

Start ATP Exit

Select country
Select language

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

Country

OSD Language

English

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

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Watching TV

1

Select a programme number

up

Volume

Select from the Programme table

2

select programme

Turn power on

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

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Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

On / Off switch on unit should be On.

(for about 1 second)

watch

down

Display
status
information

Display / hide status information

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Displayed information:
Programme number / Programme name / Channel number / MPX mode
(p. 14) / Sound system (p. 14) / Aspect mode

Change
aspect
ratio

or

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Each press changes the mode.

Change the aspect ratio (p. 24)

While the bar is displayed

red

green

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

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Programme Guide

Prog. Name Chan.

VCR :

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CH21
CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH23
CH26
CH58

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Das Erste
ZDF
RTL

Prog. Name Chan.

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