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Panasonic Viera TX-26LX80P Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
LCD Television
TX-26LX80P
Model No.
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.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
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  • Page 1 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) • Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance················································ 5 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options ········· 6 • Identifying Controls Camcorder ·············· 7 •...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask • your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

  • Page 5: Notes

    Notes Do not block the rear air vents Caution • Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, ¿ re or electrical When cleaning the TV, remove the shock. mains plug • Cleaning an energized TV may cause Do not expose your ears to excessive electrical shock.

  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Remove four screws. WARNING! • Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.

  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 15) Favourite Page (p. 15) • PROGRAMME Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button Index (p. 15) • Returns to the teletext index page VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment (teletext mode) operations (p. 17)

  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV...
  • Page 9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Aerial Mains lead AV 1 VIDEO COMPONENT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO RF cable SCART cable...

  • Page 10: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...

  • Page 12: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • INPUT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) ASPECT EXIT Information banner appears whenever you select a MENU RETURN programme • CH05 SC1 For details p.
  • Page 13 Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Programme Example: Event Coronation Street CH05 Stereo Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display 1 - 90 Information Off Timer remaining time Sound mute On •...

  • Page 14: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 15 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Call up a View a favourite page stored • favourite F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. •...

  • Page 16: Watching Videos And Dvds

    To connect the equipment p. 8 and p. 9 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts •...

  • Page 17: Vcr Dvd Player

    Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on...

  • Page 18: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu...
  • Page 19 Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start The menu of the accessed Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 33) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour...
  • Page 20 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 33 - 35) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control.
  • Page 21 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes (p. 23) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.

  • Page 22: Editing Programmes

    Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu MENU RETURN VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup Select “Service List Edit” access Setup Menu Service List Edit Access Link Settings...
  • Page 23 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete add / delete Service List Editor BBC1 ***** :add ***** select :delete (skip) •...

  • Page 24: Tuning Programmes

    Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu MENU RETURN VIERA Link Picture select Sound OPTION DIRECT TV REC...
  • Page 25 Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup All current tuning 2◄ ►78 data will be erased EXIT Channel...

  • Page 26: Control Programme Audience

    Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) Display the menu MENU INPUT GUIDE...

  • Page 27: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture select Sound...

  • Page 28: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. • To connect PC p. 36 Select the external input INPUT ASPECT EXIT...
  • Page 29 PC menu setting (changed as desired) • To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 18) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas Advanced B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Settings...

  • Page 30: (Q-Link / Viera Link)

    Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be with Q-Link function • utilized. Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) VIERA Link •...
  • Page 31 Q-Link Preparations • Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” • Q-Link connection p. 30 • Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. •...
  • Page 32 ” VIERA Link “ Control Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 33 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. •...
  • Page 34 Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
  • Page 35 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.

  • Page 36: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the speci¿ cations (p. 45). Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO) (VIDEO) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable...
  • Page 37 To listen with speakers Computer Conversion adapter (if necessary) Ampli¿ er with speaker system HDMI equipment (Listening) (Viewing) DVD Recorder cable RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO To record / playback DVD Recorder / SCART cable To watch satellite SCART cable...

  • Page 38: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ¿ ner images. (p. 13) Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ¿ ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
  • Page 39 HDMI connection HDMI (high-de¿ nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-de¿ nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 40 Technical Information SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
  • Page 41 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 48.5 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 60 Hz (more than 768 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).

  • Page 42: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 43 Problem Actions • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, À uorescent lamp). • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.

  • Page 44: Licence

    Licence • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

  • Page 45: Speci¿ Cations

    Speci¿ cations TX-26LX80P Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Average use 92 W Standby condition Aspect Ratio 16:9 66 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 575 mm (W) × 323 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) 189 mm ×...
  • Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com ¤ 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

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