Panasonic Viera TX-26LE60P, Viera TX-32LE60P, TX-26LE60F, TX-32LE60F Operating Instructions Manual

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

English

TX-26LE60P
TX-32LE60P

Model No.

Operating Instructions

Wide LCD TV

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Dear Panasonic Customer,

We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the be gin ning of

this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete
instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this LCD TV offers.

Contents

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Accessories

Operating
Instructions

Remote Control
Transmitter
(EUR7651030A)

Batteries for the
Re mote Control
Transmitter
(2 × R6 (UM3) size)

Pan European
Guarantee Card

Accessories ................................................................ 2

Warnings and Precautions ......................................... 3

Fitting remote control batteries ................................... 3

Installation .................................................................. 4

How to use the LCD stand.......................................... 4

Maintenance ............................................................... 4

Quick Start Guide ....................................................... 5

Basic controls: control panel and remote control........ 7

Using the On Screen Displays.................................... 8

Programme guide ....................................................... 8

Picture menu .............................................................. 9

Sound menu ............................................................. 10

Setup menu ...............................................................11

Tuning menu – overview .......................................... 12

Tuning menu – Programme edit ............................... 13

Adding / deleting a programme channel ................ 13

Moving a programme channel ............................... 13

Tuning a programme channel ................................ 13

Renaming a programme channel .......................... 14

Locking a programme channel .............................. 14

Changing the sound system for a channel ............ 14

Copying programme information

to a recording device .......................................... 14

Tuning menu – Auto setup ........................................ 15

Tuning menu – Manual tuning .................................. 16

Manual tuning (via control panel) ............................. 16

Q-Link ....................................................................... 17

Aspect Controls ........................................................ 18

VCR / DVD operation ............................................... 20

Teletext operation ..................................................... 21

Still ............................................................................ 23

Connections.............................................................. 24

How to connect the Headphones / AV3 terminals . 24

How to connect the AV1 / 2 Scart terminals .......... 25

How to connect the Component Input terminals ... 25

How to connect the HDMI Input terminal ............... 26

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

Scart, S-video and HDMI terminals information ....... 27

Troubleshooting ........................................................ 28

Specifi cations ........................................................... 29

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Warnings and Precautions

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

• To prevent damage which might result in elec tric 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 ob jects fi lled with liq uid, such as
vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

• Keep unneeded small parts and other objects out
of the reach of small children. These objects can
be accidentally swallowed. Also, be careful about
packaging materials and plastic sheets.

• Use only the accessories appropriate to handling with
fragile products.

• To prevent injury, this apparaturs must be securely
attached to the fl oor/wall in accordance with installation
instructions (mounting bracket is not supplied) .

• WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

accessible when it is removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

• TV Games / Home Computers

Extended use of TV games or home computers with

any television set can cause a ‘shadow’ on the screen.
This type of LCD panel phenomenon, can be limited
by observing the following points:

• Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum

viewing level.

• Do not operate the television set for a continuous period of

time while using TV games or home computers.

• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended

period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain
on the LCD TV screen.

• Examples of still pictures include logos, video games,

computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3
mode.

• This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect,
and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty.

• Remove the mains plug from the wall when TV is not
in use. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket
before connecting or disconnecting any leads.

Sleep feature:

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 not operate when
the TV is in AV mode.

• Cabinet and LCD panel care

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The

cabinet and LCD panel can be cleaned with a soft cloth
moistened with mild detergent and water. Do not use
solutions containing benzol or petroleum.

• When ambient temperature is cool, the picture may
take a short time to reach normal brightness, but this
is not a malfunction. (After brief moment, the picture
will have normal brightness.)

• Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of
electrical components, we recommend that a gap of
at least 10 cm is left all around this television receiver
even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between
shelves.

• 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.

• Ventilation should not be impleded by covering the
ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,
table cloths and curtains.

Fitting remote control batteries

• Make sure that the batteries are fi tted the correct way round.

• Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately.

• Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) batteries.

+

+

-

-

Pull and hold the hook, then
open the battery cover.

Insert batteries - note correct
polarity ( + and -).

“R6 (UM3)” size

Replace the cover.

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Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle.
The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction:
20° Right
20° Left

How to use the LCD stand

(View from the top)

Installation

Maintenance

Please use the apparatus only with the stands supplied or with appropriate wall mount kits.

Receiver Location
Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including refl ections) will fall on the
screen.
Use of some types of fl uorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or
moisture.

Optional External Equipment

The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best
performance, Antenna cables should utilize 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or
electronic supply store.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components
require. Also determine the lenght of cable you `ll need.

For optimum quality picture

When the LCD is exposed to light from outdoors or lighting fi xtures, high-contrast pictures may not be displayed clearly.
Turn off fl uorescent lamps near the LCD and place in location not exposed to outdoor light.

To clean this set, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or a
weak detergent solution.

• Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this set.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth
carefully.

• Do not wipe the LCD with water.

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth.

If the cabinet is heavily soiled, wipe with a well-wrung soft cloth dipped in neutral cleanser diluted with water.

CAUTION:

If water or similar substances get inside the monitor via the liquid crystal panel surface, a malfunction may result.

Neutral
detergent

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Quick Start Guide

Connection and setting up options

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains
before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

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2

Connect the mains plug to the wall sock et.

Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the
set on.

To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press
the button on the remote control.
The TV set can be switched on by pressing the

button again if it was in Stand by mode.

Note:

This TV will still consume some power as long
as the mains plug is still inserted into the wall
socket.

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Remote control signal sensor

Power Indicator

Standby : Red

On : No Light

Red light indicates Standby mode.
When using remote control, this indicates the
TV has received a command.

Scart cables
(Not supplied)

SET TOP BOX

VCR / DVD

Recorder

RF cable
(Not supplied)

RF cable (Not supplied)

OR

Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.

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Quick Start Guide

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

TV to VCR or DVD Recorder Download

If a “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK” or compatible recording device has been
connected to a Scart terminal before starting Step 2, programme information
will be downloaded to that device.

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The programme positions will be downloaded to the recording device, in the same order as stored in the TV.
See page 17.

Not all VCRs / DVD Recorders support this download of programme information, some may require to be
started manually.
Refer to the recording device’s operating instruction book.

If a recording device other than those described above has been connected, then there will be no download
operation.

Notes:

• If the recording device has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download
option from the device’s menu system. Refer to the recording device’s operating instruction book.

• If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following:

The Scart cable is connected to the TV’s Scart terminal, AV1 or AV2, and correctly setup in the menu.
The Scart cable is connected to the recording device’s compatible (Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar

technology) Scart terminal.

The Scart cable is a “fully wired” type.

• For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see page 17, 25, 27.

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

02 99:21 41

CH12

Exit

Green

Red

SuchlaufStart ATP Abbruch

Auswählen

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

Land

OSD Sprache

Deutsch

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Select your country.

For Belgium, Switzerland and E.Eu, select
the desired language.
If you wish to perform manual tuning, press

the Green button.

See page 16.

Press the Red button to start Auto Setup.

Auto setup will begin, your stations will be
located and stored.

If a compatible recording device is connected
to the correct Scart ter mi nal, programme
data will be down load ed to the device via
Q-Link.
See page 17.

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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.

STR (Normalization store)
Used to store tuning and other function settings.

F (Function select)
Displays the On Screen Display functions, use
repeatedly to select from the available functions ­Volume, Backlight

, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,

Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble,
Balance and Tuning mode.

On / Off switch

TV/AV button (see page 24)

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Basic controls: control panel and remote control

Standby On / Off button
Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode).

GUIDE button

Displays the Programme table.
Move the cursor to choose the position,
then press the OK button to the viewing
screen.

Menu button
Press to access the Picture, Sound and
Setup menus. (see page 8-11)

Press to confi rm selections and choices.

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

Teletext button (see page 21-23)

Text F.P. button (see page 22)

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.

Channel up / down button

ASPECT control button
(see page 18, 19)

N (Normalize) button
Resets all settings to their default levels.

Sound mute On / Off

DIRECT TV Record button
(see page 17)

Switch between viewing TV or AV input.
(see page 24)

Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments.

Exit the mode.

Text Hold / Picture Still button
(see page 22, 23)

Text Index button (see page 23)

Programme / channel change buttons (0-

9) and Teletext page buttons.
(see page 21-23)
When in Standby mode, switches TV
On.

Status button
Press to display status information for the
current Programme position, Programme
name, Channel number, MPX mode,
Receiving system and ASPECT mode.
Press again to remove the information.

Volume up / down button

VCR / DVD buttons
(see page 20)

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Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo
Music
Off

Exit

Adjust

Select

Return

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Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control
as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.

The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also

to return to the previous menu.

The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the
cursor and select menus.

The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus,
adjust levels or to select from a range of options.

The OK button is used with a number of features to store

settings after adjustments have been made or options have
been set.

The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system and re turn

to the normal viewing screen.

An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is
dis played on the TV. This Help box indicates which buttons on
the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown, see
above for descriptions of button functions.

Note:

The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this in struc tion
book due to space limitations.

ON SCREEN HELP
‘Instructions’ box

OK

MENU

EXIT

Programme guide

To view a list of the stations that have been found, press
the GUIDE button on the remote control.

In this guide, use the cursor buttons to move the cursor
bar around the list.

Use the programme change button to step through the
guide page by page.

Pres the OK button to view the selected programme.

Note:

The Guide can be cleared from the screen using the
EXIT or GUIDE button.

OK

GUIDE

EXIT GUIDE

Programme guide

Prog . Name Chan.
13 : -

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

Prog . Name Chan.
VCR : CH21

1 :

Das Erste CH44

2 : ZDF CH51
3 : RTL CH41
4 : CH23
5 : CH26
6 : CH58
7 : ­ 8 : ­ 9 : ­ 10 : ­ 11 : ­ 12 : -

The programme guide shows programme list

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Picture menu

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Picture menu.

Access Picture menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Main menu

Picture menu

Setup menu

Sound menu

Viewing mode
Backlight
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR

Normal
Auto

Picture menu

Dynamic

Viewing mode

Contrast

Backlight

Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Colour balance
P-NR

Normal
Auto

Picture menu

Dynamic

Viewing mode

Contrast

Backlight

Brightness
Colour
Sharpness

Colour balance
P-NR

Normal
Auto

Picture menu

Dynamic

Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different

screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema. In each

Viewing mode setting, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness,

Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance,

P-NR, can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular

viewing requirement. (e.g., you may require different

settings for viewing sports, fi lms, news etc.)

Viewing mode offers you up to a maximum of three

separate settings for each signal source: RF, AV1,

AV2, AV3 Component and HDMI. Changes will be

stored automatically. By analysing and processing the

incoming picture, all three modes feature automatic

enhancement.

Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Increase or decrease the levels of these options ac cord ing

to your personal preference.

Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the

picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste.

Colour balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture.

Choose from Cool, Normal and Warm.

P-NR Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise.

If receiving HD signal or in HDMI mode only two choices

are avaiable.

MENU

EXIT

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Sound menu

Press the MENU button.

Move to choose Sound menu.

Access Sound menu.

Move to choose menu option.

Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu.

Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.

Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new

settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).

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Main menu

Picture menu

Setup menu

Sound menu

MENU

EXIT

OK

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo
Music
Off

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo

Music
Off

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo
Music

Off

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Stereo

Music

Off

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
Mode
Ambience

Sound menu

Music

HDMI input Auto

Off

Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower,

deeper sound output.

Treble Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise

sharper, higher sound output.

Balance The levels of sound between the left and right speak ers

can be adjusted to suit your listening position.

Headphone volume Can be adjusted independently of the TV speakers so

that everyone can enjoy listening at a level com fort able
for them.

MPX Usually set to Stereo to provide the best re pro duc tion,

but if reception deteriorates or if the service is not

available then switch to Mono. Mono (M1) and (M2) can

also be selected if a mono signal is being transmitted.

Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music

scene or drama by selecting the appropriate Music or

Speech mode.

Ambience Ambience provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate

improved spatial effects.

Switching is also possible by pressing the Ambience

button.

HDMI input Displayed during HDMI input mode.

Allows you to choose from Auto, Digital and
Analogue.

Select to fi t the input signal.

Auto : Set in normal use
Digital : HDMI cable connection
Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

See page 26.

HDMI mode