Panasonic TX-26LXD8A manual

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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ ¤ Panasonic Corporation 2008 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 identi fi cation in[...]

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    2 3 Viewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide T urn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Ampli fi er with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Personal computer Set top box Contents • Safety Precautions ···················?[...]

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    4 5 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains p[...]

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    6 7 Quick Start Guide TV OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH VOL + - - + RF IN RF OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Accessories / Options • Basic Connection • Accessories / Options Installing remote’ s batteries Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batter[...]

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    8 9 Quick Start Guide INP UT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD POWER RE T UR N EXIT MENU OK Select State / Territory Northern Territory Queensland Victoria New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Tasmania South Australia Western Australia Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue [...]

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    10 1 1 Viewing RE T UR N DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT INDEX G Y TV ASPECT POWER R B OK OPTION 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 HOLD EXIT INP UT STTL GUIDE MENU CH VOL INFO 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Now Select FAV List All DVB Services Cartoon Nwk All DVB Services BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THR[...]

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    12 13 Viewing POWER INP UT RE T UR N OPTION ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH VOL MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME MENU TV GUIDE EXIT OK R G Y B INFO D 1 TEN Digital 3:00 am - 3:30 am 3:30 am - 4:00 am 4:00 am - 4:30 am 4:30 am - 5:00 am 5:00 am - 5:30 am 5:30 am - 6:00 am 6:00 am - 6:30 am Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live j[...]

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    14 15 Viewing ASPECT RE T UR N EXIT MENU DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT F.P . INDEX HOLD TV PROGRAMME INP UT OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VCR DVD POWER • W atching Videos and DVDs W atching V ideos and DVDs 1 2 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • T o connect the equipment p. 7 The Remote Control is[...]

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    16 17 Viewing ASPECT INP UT RE T UR N PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD OPTION DIRECT TV REC R G Y B MENU OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT CH << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMA TION 17:51 28 Feb TEXT R G Y B 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH V iewing T eletext Switch to T eletext 1 Select the page (up to page 899) or or Ŷ T o return [...]

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    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness 50 50 50 Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off 100 SURROUND VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INP UT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P . INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TV RE T UR N EXIT MENU OK CH 1/2 Viewing Mode[...]

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    Advanced Ŷ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 34 - 37) • Y ou can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. Direct TV Rec VIERA[...]

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    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup GUIDE POWER RE T UR N OPTION ASPECT CH VOL INFO 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE R G Y B TV INP UT EXIT MENU OK 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Access Input Labels DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds Banner Dis[...]

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    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Analogue Service List DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Favourites Edit Access Access Access 3 seconds PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9[...]

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    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Service List DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P . INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT R G Y B RE T UR N TV EXIT MENU OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8[...]

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    Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout DVB Favourites Edit 3 seconds ASPECT INP UT RE T UR N VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P . INDEX HOLD EXIT MENU [...]

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    Advanced Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5) Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings Setup PC Setup I[...]

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    Advanced GUIDE POWER INP UT ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 MUTE CH VOL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV RE T UR N EXIT MENU OK OPTION SD CARD R G Y B INFO Filename Date Pixel p1010001 1/175 23/10/2007 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mod[...]

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    Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 34 35 VIERA Link “ Control TM ”   Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD V ideo Camera, Player theatre, Ampli fi er , etc.) [...]

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    Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INP UT TEXT F P INDEX HOLD VOL MUTE MENU R G Y B RE T UR N EXIT OK OPTION GUIDE POWER INP UT RE T UR N EXIT MENU R G Y B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INFO CH PROGRAMME REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV OK VOL MUTE 36 37 • About the o[...]

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    Advanced • External Equipment T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) A V1 IN A V2 IN A V3 IN A V4 IN (Side of TV) MONITOR OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 1 2 T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) T o play games [...]

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    F AQs, etc. • T echnical Information CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 CH 5 S 6 S 10 CH 10 CH 12 S 2 S 5 CH 6 CH 9 S 1 1 S 44 CH 5A CH 9A CH 20 CH 75 Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO [...]

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    F AQs, etc. • Frequently Asked Questions • T echnical Information 42 43 T echnical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV . • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,02[...]

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    F AQs, etc. • Maintenance • Licence • Frequently Asked Questions 44 45 Licence • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video [...]

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    F AQs, etc. • W ARRANTY • Speci fi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 102 W Standby condition 0.3 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 66 cm (diagonal) 575 mm (W) × 323 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) Sound Speaker 120 mm × 60 mm × 2 pcs, 8  Audio Output [...]