Panasonic TX-26LX60F manual

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TX-23LX60F TX-26LX60F TX-32LX60F Model No. Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV[...]

2 Dear Panasonic Customer , We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV . The Quick Start Guide section at the be ginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. W e recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced featur[...]

3 W arnings and Precautions • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz. • T o 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 [...]

4 Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle. The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction: 20° Right 20° Left 5° Front (TX-23LX60F only) 10° Back (TX-23LX60F only) 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 L[...]

5 Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. 1 2 Connect the mains plug to the wall sock et. Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the set on. T o switch the TV set to Standby mode, press the button on the remote control. The TV set[...]

6 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. 4 The programme positions will [...]

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 fro[...]

8 Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume MPX Mode Ambience Sound menu Stereo Music Off Exit Adjust Select Return TV N 123 456 789 0 OK C 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 [...]

9 TV N 123 456 789 0 OK C 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 Sharpne[...]

10 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). T[...]

11 Q-Link Allows you to select which A V terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a com patible recording device. Choose from Off , AV 1 and AV 2 . See page 17. Control with HDMI HDMI control allows for the external equipment (e.g. DVD) and television to communicate via a digital connection. Choose from Off or On. See page [...]

12 T uning menu – overview Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning 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[...]

13 T uning menu – Programme edit Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning menu . Move to choose Programme edit . Access Programme edit . Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure be[...]

14 T uning menu – Programme edit Note: When a programme position is locked, Direct Channel Access using the C and numeric buttons on the remote control is not available. Copying programme information to a recording device Locking a programme channel Renaming a programme channel OK OK Blue Changing the sound system for a channel OK Note: This is n[...]

15 T uning menu – Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV . This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning menu . Move to choose Auto setup . Access Auto setup .[...]

16 T uning menu – Manual tuning Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu . Access Setup menu . Move to choose T uning menu . Access T uning menu . Move to choose Manual tuning . Access Manual tuning . Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found. When the desired station is found, press the O[...]

17 Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder . For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the A V1 [...]

18 A SPECT TV N 123 456 789 0 OK C Aspect Controls Auto aspect determines the best aspect ra tio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the ap propriate widescreen mode. If Auto aspect does not [...]

19 Aspect Controls 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 16 : 9 16 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. 14 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. 4 : 3 4 : 3 4 : 3 Just Just Use Just when y[...]

20 VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital V ersatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Standby Press to switch the VC[...]

21 T eletext operation TEXT TV / T eletext mode Press the TEXT button to switch between the current programme and teletext. VCR 123 456 789 0 Page Selection Pages can be selected in two ways: a. Press the Up / Down cursor buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one. b. By entering the page number , using 0 - 9 on the remote control. MENU[...]

22 T eletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News fl ash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (F .P .) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. T o store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25. Press the Blue button, select th[...]

23 T eletext operation Press the HOLD button to freeze the picture. Press again to return to watching the current programme. (Not when viewing Component and HDMI inputs.) Still HOLD N 123 456 789 0 OK C TV MENU Blue Alternatively , if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue butt[...]

24 Audio OUT Vide o OUT S-Video OUT L R Connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV . The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the side and rear of the TV . Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/A V button. Whilst the on screen sele[...]

25 Connections Notes: • Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set. • Do not connect a computer with TTL output (5V) to this set. • For Scart terminal wiring and applicable component signals information see page 28. AV 1 / 2 Y P B P R L R AUDIO OUT L R Y P B P R Y, P B, P R OUT DVD PLA YER How to connect the Compo[...]

HDMI OUT HDMI IN 1/2 SET T OP BOX DVD PLA YER HDMI (High Defi nition Multi media Interface) is the fi rst all-digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI input supports both video and audio digital information. An HDMI-compliant device  1 , such as a Set T op Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI outpu[...]

• 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, power on link or power off link. • About connections, see page 26. Read the manuals of the equipment too. About applicable [...]

Applicable input signal for Component (Y , P B , P R ) and HDMI (  Mark) Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) V ertical frequency (Hz) Component HDMI 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 37.5[...]

29 T roubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Snowy Pict[...]

30 Specifi cations TX-23LX60F TX-26LX60F TX-32LX60F Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 85 W Standby condition : 0,8 W Average use : 90 W Standby condition : 1 W Average use : 143 W Standby condition : 1 W LCD Wide XGA (1366 u 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel Screen Size ( Visible Diagonal ) 58 cm 66 cm 80 cm S[...]

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Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can 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 identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes[...]