Panasonic TX-26LE8A manuale d’uso

Operating Instructions LCD TV Model No. TX-26LE8A 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 . LG TQB4GC0091 TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.indd 1 TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.indd 1 7/16/08 2:21:30 PM 7/16/08 2:21:30 PM[...]

2 TV operating voltage: AC SINGLE 230V , 50Hz T o prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water , and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV . Do not use at a voltage oth[...]

3 Important Installation Notices ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the televis[...]

4 Standard accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QAKB000065 or N2QA YB000227 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) R6 (AA) Installing remote control batteries Pull Open Hook Close Note the correct polarity (+ or –) Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control uni[...]

5 S TR F + V V VV A T Store setting Mains power On/Off switch Switches TV to On or Standby (Mains power must be on) Select Aspect ratio Access Main menu Display/hide programme information Select programme number in sequence Operate connected VCR/DVD Operate T eletext function Select programme number/ When in standby mode, switch TV on Return to pre[...]

6 ANT ANT ANT ANT ANT RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT ANT 75  Coaxial cable Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Mains plug types vary between countries. The p[...]

7 These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . Initial Setup T urn On the TV with the mains power On / Off switch T o exit T o return to the previous screen or Y ou can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode. If you turned the TV Of f during Standby mode last time, the[...]

8 STR F + V V VV A T 1 2 3 4 5 Display the menu Select and access “Setup menu” Select and access “T uning menu” Select the item (Sys select / Auto tuning) Change or access access select select select access Sys select (System selection) Select the system of your area. (China / HK/UK / Asia/M.East / NZ/INDONES / Australia / E.Europe / SPECL [...]

9 1 Select a programme number Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) 2 Picture Still Freeze / unfreeze picture Press the HOLD button to freeze the picture. (TV/VIDEO input only . Component / HDMI / PC input does not freeze.) Press again to return to watching the current programme. Display the current programme status Check or change the current pr[...]

10 Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. (For connection, see “External Equipment” on page 23.) Display the input select menu Select the input mode connected to the equipment View T o return to TV Note If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function for a connected TV , set to “16:9”. Y [...]

11 In F ASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display . T o access more information about one of these subjects, press the corresponding coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom [...]

12 INDEX Favourite pages Picture and text Return to the main index page F ASTEXT mode only Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once Press twice Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. Store frequently viewed pages (programme positi[...]

13 V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way . Display the menu Select and access the menu Select the item Adjust or select Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Auto On select select change (Required by some functio[...]

14 How to use Menu Functions (continued) Main Menu Overview 1 2 select select select (Required by some functions) access 3 4 T o return to TV Only available items can be selected. store T o return to the previous screen or access Refer to page 19, 23 Refer to page 8, 17 Auto On TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.indd 14 TX-26LE8A_0091_EN1.indd 14 7/16/08 2:21:40 P[...]

15 How to use Menu Functions (continued) Menu Item Adjustment / Configurations VIERA Link menu Pause Live TV Pause the live TV programme and resume later (page 20) Direct TV Rec Control the connected DIGA recorder to start or stop recording current TV programme (page 20) VIERA Link Control Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control [...]

16 How to use Menu Functions (continued) Menu Item Adjustment / Configurations Sound menu Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone volume Adjusts the volume level of the headphones Surround Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer (Off / On) Switching is also possible by SURROUND button on the remote control[...]

17 The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Set manually Manual tuning T o freely change settings after Auto setup 1 Select the programme number and search through the channel CH 2 1 Manual tuning Programme number Channel The programme number blinks select programme search 2 Store 3 Repeat 1 - 2 [...]

18 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. T o connect PC (page 23) T o return to TV Select the external input Select “PC” Corresponding signals (page 27) Menu Item Adjustment / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC S[...]

The TV remains on even if the “VIERA Link” compatible equipment is turned off. 19 VIERA Link “HDA VI Control” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA) allow you to enjoy easy playback. Connections for V[...]

20 External Equipment (continued) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDA VI Control” function when watching TV programme or input from DIGA Recorder . If you cannot operate, check the “VIERA Link” setting in “Setup menu” (page 19) and the equipment. 1 Display “VIERA L[...]

21 External Equipment (continued) Easy control only with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Y ou can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). This function is available with equipment which has “HDA VI Control” function. If you cannot [...]

Note This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback starts or input mode is switched. V olume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment. Easy playback is also available when using the remote control for Amplifier or Pla[...]

ANT ANT 23 These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. External Equipment (continued) Rear of TV Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO) or (VIDEO) (M3 plug) (AUDIO) Headphones PC T o watch DVDs S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth DVD player RF cable[...]

24 T ypes of connectable equipment to each connector Connector Recording/ Playback (equipment) AV 1 IN AV 2 IN AV 3 IN MONITOR OUT HDMI1 AUDIO IN 1 2 T o record / playback (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) T o play games VIERA Link Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO [...]

25 The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. Signal name Aspect modes 16:9 JUST 4:3 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 ZOOM3 TV/A V1 A V2/A V3 PA L I P AL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC COMPONENT/HDMI 525(480)/60i 525(480)/60p 625(576)/50i 625(576)/50p 750(720)/50p 750(720)/60p 1 125(1080)/50i 1 125(1080)/60i PC input - --- Note The ratio varies depe[...]

26 HDMI Connection HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI terminal using a HDMI compliant (full[...]

27 Input signal that can be displayed Control with VIERA Link HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy the easy playback. Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment. Switch the TV until on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed. This function may not work normally de[...]

28 When you receive stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal Mode Indicator STEREO MONO MAIN II SUB II II T ype of broadcast Mode Indicator NICAM Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) No Indicator (Regular) + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I ) I NICAM STEREO NICAM D[...]

29 F AQs 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. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. The main unit is hot The[...]

30 Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Snowy Picture Noisy Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Multiple Image Normal Sound Aerial location, direction or connections Interference Noisy Sound Electrical appliances Cars, motorcycles Fluorescent lights Normal Picture No Sound V olume level Sound mute switched on. No Picture No Sound Is the unit in[...]

31 Power Source AC SINGLE 230V , 50Hz Power consumption A verage use 102 W Standby condition 1.0 W LCD Panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (No. of pixels) 66.1 cm (diagonal) 576 mm (W) x 324 mm (H) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) x 768 (H)) Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Full range x 2 pcs, 8 Ω 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD M3 (3.5 mm) Jack x 1 [...]

Central P .O. Box 288, Osaka 530-8692, Japan. Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft[...]