Panasonic TX-26LX1A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TX-26LX1A Operating Instructions Manual

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

Wide LCD TV
TX-26LX1M
Model No.
TX-32LX1M
TX-26LX1A
TX-32LX1A
TX-26LX1X
TX-32LX1X
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TQBC0815-1
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English Operating Instructions MULTI PIP SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD CH SEARCH STILL The illustration shown is an image. Wide LCD TV TX-26LX1M Model No. TX-32LX1M TX-26LX1A TX-32LX1A TX-26LX1X TX-32LX1X TQBC0815-1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Precautions

    • 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.
  • Page 4 Warnings and Precautions • The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before connecting or disconnecting any leads, or if the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book AC Plug Adaptor TX-26LX1X, TX-32LX1X only Fitting remote control batteries Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. Battery cautions The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the batteries to burst.
  • Page 6: Cable Cover Removal And Fitting

    Cable cover removal and fitting Removal Fitting Note: To avoid interference appearing on the screen, do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together. How to open the front cover Lift up the cover where the mark “ How to use the LCD stand Adjust the stand to your desired angle.
  • Page 7: Antenna Connection

    Antenna connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. Notes: • Additional equipment, cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this TV set. • To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.
  • Page 8: Audio / Video Connections

    Audio / video 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 front and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/AV button.
  • Page 9: How To Connect The Monitor Output Terminals To Other Equipment

    Audio / video connections How to connect the Monitor Output Terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source MONITOR VIDEO AUDIO Amplifier to speaker system How to connect the AV1 / 2 Input Terminals Example of input signal source S-VIDEO VCR S-VIDEO DVD PLAYER...
  • Page 10: How To Connect The Dvd Input Terminals

    Audio / video connections How to connect the DVD Input Terminals Example of input signal source COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD PLAYER Y, P Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX VIDEO (DTV-STB) AUDIO Note: Component input terminals are used for 525i / p, 625i / p, 1125i / 50 Hz, 1125i / 60 Hz or SMPTE295M standard 1250i signal.
  • Page 11: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control

    You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit Numbers by pressing “Two Digit” and Programme Number buttons. Not available for TX-26LX1A, TX-32LX1A. Programme Number 8 ... Programme Number 12... CH SELECT = DIRECT...
  • Page 12: Using The On Screen Displays

    The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction book due to space limitations. LANGUAGE (Not available for TX-26LX1A, TX-32LX1A) You can select the On Screen Display language. Press the MENU button. Move to choose LANGUAGE.
  • Page 13: Tuning

    Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting). CH SELECT Not available for TX-26LX1A, TX-32LX1A. (Channel Selection) Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. See page 14.
  • Page 14: Channel Selection

    Tuning Channel Selection (Not available for TX-26LX1A, TX-32LX1A) Select the most easily viewed channel selection method. 10ch 12ch 14ch 16ch 18ch 20ch Example Programme Channel Number Display Example Programme Channel Number Display – – – – – POSITION Received When the CH SELECT is on POSITION, and AUTO...
  • Page 15: Auto Tune

    Tuning AUTO TUNE AUTO TUNE 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. Access SETUP. Move to choose TUNING MENU. Access TUNING MENU.
  • Page 16: Manual Tune

    Tuning MANUAL TUNE It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the MENU button. Move to choose SETUP. Access SETUP. Move to choose TUNING MENU. Access TUNING MENU. Move to choose MANUAL TUNE. Access MANUAL TUNE. Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found.
  • Page 17: Channel Allocation

    Channel Allocation SYS SELECT CHINA HK/UK ASIA/M.EAST NZ/INDONES AUSTRALIA E.EUROPE SPECL VER AMERICA CH DISPLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 18: Picture

    PICTURE Press the MENU button. Move to choose PICTURE. Access PICTURE. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. MENU MENU mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3 and AV4 mode.
  • Page 19: Sound

    SOUND Press the MENU button. Move to choose SOUND. Access SOUND. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to go back to watching TV. Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting).
  • Page 20: Setup

    PAL or NTSC signals. Not displayed during RGB Video, S-Video input and AV4 Component input mode. TEXT SELECT Not available for TX-26LX1A, TX-32LX1A. Select character set, so that all characters needed are available for text on teletext pages. ENGLISH / CIS / E.EUROPE / PERSIAN TUNING MENU Provides access to many other features including SYS SELECT and AUTO TUNE.
  • Page 21: Aspect Controls

    Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect options: AUTO 16 : 9 ZOOM3 ZOOM2 Press the ASPECT button.
  • Page 22: Still

    Still Press the STILL button to freeze the picture. Press again to return to watching the current programme. Channel search Press the CH SEARCH button to show freeze-frames of the programmes being broadcast on all of the stored channels. These images are displayed in series, starting from the top left.
  • Page 23: Multi Window

    Multi window Press the MULTI PIP button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move between the PIP (picture in picture) feature, POP (picture out of picture) and PAP (picture and picture) feature. Press the Blue button to swap the contents of the two windows.
  • Page 24: Photo View Mode

    Photo View mode Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card / PC Card. Displayable Image Formats: Baseline JPEG 64 Displayable number of folders: Max 100 Notes: •...
  • Page 25: Card Menu Screen

    Photo View mode SD Card Insertion Removal Insert it to the depth. Direct the label side upward. PC Card Before inserting or removing the PC Card, make sure that the TV is turned off. Otherwise, it may damage the unit. Do not insert anything other than the PC Card.
  • Page 26: Main Menu

    Photo View mode PICTURE During Photo View mode Press the MENU button. Move to choose PICTURE. Access PICTURE. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the TV/AV button at any time to exit PICTURE. BACKLIGHT, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, SHARPNESS Increase or decrease the levels of these options according to your personal preference.
  • Page 27: Slide Show

    Photo View mode When you press the SD button, thumbnail screen is displayed automatically. After that you can choose your desirable view mode between the following three modes. Multi mode 12 images are displayed. Press to select desired image. Press the OK button to display Single mode. Single mode A single image selected from the index area fills the screen.
  • Page 28: Teletext Operation

    Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press •...
  • Page 29 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
  • Page 30: Picture And Text

    Teletext operation • If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted but the page displayed never changes, then the ‘sub page number’ is there to show the page contents have been updated, there are no sub pages. MENU Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display Blue...
  • Page 31: Vcr / Dvd Operation

    VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected VCR and DVD (Digital Versatile 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. Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
  • Page 32: Remote Control Setting

    Remote control setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the Panasonic VCR’s and DVD’s equipment. After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pressing the VCR / DVD selection switch. Switch to select VCR or DVD. While pressing the VCR / DVD Power button, press the manufacturer code (enter the two digit code), and press the VCR / DVD Stop button.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    If there is a problem with your LCD 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).
  • Page 34: Specifications

    Specifications TX-26LX1M, TX-26LX1A, TX-26LX1X Power Source AC 100-127 / 200-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 100-127 V : 130 W 200-240 V : 129 W Standby condition : 1.8 W Power Off : 1.5 W Wide XGA (1,280...
  • Page 36 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number Printed in Japan...

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