Panasonic Viera TX-26LXD8, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...rd 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 Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No TX 26LXD8 ...

Page 2: ...anding and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Digital Switchover Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012 TV services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region If you have any questions please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www digitaluk co uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks When it starts you will lose all Analogue TV program...

Page 3: ...etc Technical Information 48 FAQs 51 On screen messages 53 Glossary 55 Licence 55 Index 56 Speci cations 57 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 24p Movie Playback Can support 1080p 24 frames per second source materials AMBIENCE Utilises Panasonic s advanced Digital Ampli cation technology 60 000 hours LCD Display Lifetime The LCD display ...

Page 4: ... If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer If the tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains ...

Page 5: ...be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths and curtains Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to re or electrical shock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wipe the surface clean using...

Page 6: ... hanging bracket How to remove the Pedestal Remove four screws TX 26LXD8 Rear of the TV Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall hanging bracket For additional details please refer to the wall hanging bracket installation manual Installing remote s batteries Using the clamper To tighten Keep the knob pressed Rear of the TV To loosen Do not bundle the RF cable a...

Page 7: ...ff Aspect p 14 Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect Programme Up Down Selects programme in sequence Teletext p 15 Switches to teletext mode OK Con rms selections and choices Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme VCR DVD Panasonic equipment operations p 21 Volume Up Down Pr...

Page 8: ...ds Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 41 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver For HDMI compatible equipment possible to connect to HDMI terminals HDMI1 HDMI2 by using HDMI cable p 48 Q Link connection p 40 VIERA Link connection p 40 Read the manual of the equipment too Mains l...

Page 9: ...O RF OUT RF IN RF OUT RF IN Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 Hz RF cable RF cable SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ...

Page 10: ...detailed procedures Owner ID p 35 Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting Owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting Owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV...

Page 11: ...ze all settings Shipping Condition p 34 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch How to use remote control Auto Setup Using the On Screen Displays 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...

Page 12: ...ff switch should be On p 7 down or 1 Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV p 7 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 3 9 in a short time Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 27 Select a programme using TV Guide p ...

Page 13: ...lable TXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 14 To con rm another tuned programme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To change the category blue To hide EXIT Information on the next event DVB mode To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 25 Extra information press again to hide the...

Page 14: ...IDE Plus Settings Power on Preference TV Setup Menu Off MENU Display the menu Select Setup Select Off Timer and set the time set select To cancel Set to Off or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner p 13 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will ash on screen Turn the TV off automatically after a xed period Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT ...

Page 15: ...r Note As soon as you switch to a DVB programme with links to a teletext service software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function This means that when switching to a DVB programme you should wait for approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button this will allow the software to download If you press the TEXT button before download is complete there will be a short ...

Page 16: ...STEXT mode default In FASTEXT 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 This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of thes...

Page 17: ...leted You cannot change the programme The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash Changes to TV screen temporarily View the updated page View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is di...

Page 18: ...t The Bill CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char Good bye Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill GUIDE Using TV Guide TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days dependin...

Page 19: ...n Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set When recording programmes you must make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV If a compatible recorder with Q Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV p 43 and the Link Settings p 25 are completed no setting of the recorder is required Also read the manual of the recorder If you select the current programme a screen ...

Page 20: ...local dealer To return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 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 or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identi ed by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 48 If input mode is ...

Page 21: ...R Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Con rm if the remote control works correctly after changi...

Page 22: ...our Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu MENU How to Use Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item...

Page 23: ... settings only Reset to Default in Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu p 24 To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu p 33 Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Displays the next screen up down User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9...

Page 24: ...ent Picture Mode to the default settings Sound Mode Select two different sound settings Music Speech In each Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble In...

Page 25: ... Postcode Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus system p 18 System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus system Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Power on Preference Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g satellite...

Page 26: ...Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 24 p 24 2 2 HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Description Access Reset to Default Set Sound Menu NICAM Off 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Sound Menu Preferred Multi Audio English 1 3 Timer Programming Access DVB Profile Edit Access DVB Service List Link Settings Access A...

Page 27: ... News 7 8 SA 21 30 22 30 60 Off Guide 3 D ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 7 8 SA 22 30 23 30 60 Off S P p 40 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 29 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 35 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 29 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 34 Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Profile Editor BBC One ...

Page 28: ...n 2 3 Teletext FASTEXT Setup Menu GUIDE RETURN ASPECT OPTION DIRECTTV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TV INPUT EXIT MENU OK MENU DVB Settings DVB mode 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select ac...

Page 29: ... This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface Follow the on screen instructions example select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI modu...

Page 30: ... favourite programme lists skip unwanted programmes and control programme audience etc To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Pro le Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode only green To add all programmes to the list yellow Create your favourite programme list Pro le from various broadcasters up to 4 Pro le 1 to 4 T...

Page 31: ...onation Street CH30 Change category All Analogue Services You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes This function is available in Analogue mode If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Select the programme to edit BBC1 Analogue Service List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting programmes Select Re...

Page 32: ...DVB Signal Condition Access On MENU Tuning Programmes Select Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting To return to TV EXIT 2 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message and DVB Signal Condition are available ...

Page 33: ...n Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All Digital tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically All the previous tuning settings are erased The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode When the operation is completed the programme at programme p...

Page 34: ...ollow the on screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Setup p 33 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings other than Owner ID progr...

Page 35: ...ID input in Auto Setup p 10 and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 10 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Enter the PIN number twice at rst setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number To check the personal information stored Ho...

Page 36: ...2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD GUIDE INPUT TV EXIT MENU OK RETURN MENU Input Labels 2 3 4 Select Setup Select Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set To return to TV EXIT For easier identi cation and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 20 1...

Page 37: ...nput terminals freely Select User input access select Set characters User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t set select maximum ten characters Store RETURN ...

Page 38: ... If the recorder is compatible with Q Link or similar technologies p 41 and setup connection are done completely p 40 and p 41 you do not need to programme the recorder the TV will control the recording progress If the recorder is not compatible with Q Link or similar technologies set Q Link in Setup Menu p 25 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 and make timer programming of the recorder Read the...

Page 39: ... time automatic display Daily SU SA Sunday to Saturday Daily MO SA Monday to Saturday Daily MO FR Monday to Friday Weekly SA FR TH WE TU MO SU Same time on the same day every week To change a timer programming event Select the programme to be changed To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted red To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to be...

Page 40: ... the manual of the equipment too Q Link SCART cable DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link function Connect the DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable VIERA Link SCART cable HDMI cable DIGA Recorder HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 AV2 HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminals via fully wired SCART a...

Page 41: ...ut p 25 Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 25 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 33 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 10 Features available Some recorders are not applicable Read the manual of the recorder Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record INPUT RETURN MENU OK ASPECT OPTION VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT DIRECTTV REC...

Page 42: ...he connected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder might be required For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 25 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 33 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 10 Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link p 25 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipme...

Page 43: ...Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder 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 If you cannot operate check the settin...

Page 44: ... equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment...

Page 45: ...mage or sound may not be available for the rst few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Ampli er or Player theatre Read the manual of the equipment About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera read the manual of the equipment If more than one equi...

Page 46: ... the Sound Menu p 24 M3 stereo mini plug To watch DVDs Viewing Listening Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD player Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Side of TV To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play game...

Page 47: ...O Computer PC Listening HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or HDMI equipment RCA cable COMPONENT Y PB PR L R AUDIO OUT L R 1 2 Ampli er with speaker system To listen with speakers ...

Page 48: ...ow the picture are detected Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to ll the screen This process can take several minutes depending on the darkness of the picture 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 ...

Page 49: ...new version Press EXIT to lgnore SCART S VIDEO and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal HDMI terminal AV2 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB sta...

Page 50: ...d properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p ...

Page 51: ...installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these Press again to redisplay Q Link function does not work Please con rm SCART cable and connection Also please set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 25 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Con rm th...

Page 52: ... equipment p 50 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 24 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 48 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 33 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are d...

Page 53: ...oftware available No module inserted Check the CI module inserted completely p 27 No Recording Check media The tape or disc may be write protected missing or damaged No Recording Unknown reason The recording may not be performed Check the equipment Disc or tape may be full No Service The broadcaster has stopped the service Bad Signal The signal is weak Check the aerial Are you sure you want to del...

Page 54: ... condition completed TV can now be switched off Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 42 This service is locked Press OK to enter PIN The selected programme is locked in Child Lock p 29 Timer already expired Starting time in Timer Programming is alr...

Page 55: ...rademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd GUIDE Plus is 1 a registered trademark or trademark of 2 manufactured under license from and 3 subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by or licensed to Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or its related af liates Licence GEMSTAR TV GUID...

Page 56: ... signal 50 L Licence 55 M Mains Lead 8 Mains power On Off switch 7 10 Maintenance 5 Menu Functions 22 27 Mode 24 Multi Audio 13 N New Service Message 33 NICAM 24 NTSC 26 57 O Off Timer 14 25 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 10 35 P PAL 57 Pedestal 6 Picture Overscan 25 PIN number 10 31 35 P NR 24 Power LED 7 10 Q Q Link 25 40 41 Quick Start Guide 6 11 R Remote control 6 7 Reset to Default 24 RGB 57...

Page 57: ...erating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONE...

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Page 60: ...ies may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to di...