Panasonic TX-26LXD8A User manual

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Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You 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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number
TQB0A0225
Printed in China
Model No. TX-26LXD8A
Operating Instructions
LCD TV
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.
English

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Amplifier with Speaker system
VCR DVD player
DVD Recorder
Personal
computer
Set top box
Contents
•Safety Precautions ······································ 4
(Warning / Important Installation Notices)
Be Sure to Read Advanced Features •How to Use Menu Functions····················· 18
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
•DVB Settings (DVB)·································· 22 •Editing Programmes ································· 24 •Tuning Programmes·································· 26 •Restore Settings ······································ 28
•Input Labels ·············································· 29 •Displaying PC Screen on TV····················· 30 •HDMI Functions ········································ 31 •Viewing from SD Card (Photos)················ 32 •VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”··················· 34 •External Equipment··································· 38
Basic Features
•Watching TV·············································· 10 •Using TV Guide········································· 13
•Watching Videos and DVDs······················ 14 •Viewing Teletext ········································ 16
Enjoy your TV! •Technical Information ································ 40 •FAQs ························································· 43
•Maintenance ············································· 45 •Licence······················································ 45 •Specifications ············································ 46 •WARRANTY·············································· 47
FAQs, etc.
Accessories / Options·········· 6 Basic Connection ··················· 7 Identifying Controls ··············· 8 Auto Tuning······························· 9
Quick Start Guide
Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-26LXD8A Declaration of Conformity No 5655, 15 May 2008
SD memory card

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Safety Precautions
If you find 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 fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (flower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)
Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)
Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your
local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place foreign objects inside the TV
Do not let metal or flammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).
Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat
Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any
type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.
Do not allow children to handle SD card
As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment
Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may
make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
Power source •This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz AC.
Important Installation Notices
ŶInstall TV on a stable surface
If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
•Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. •Only using furniture that can safely support the television. •Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. •Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the
furniture and the television to a suitable support.
•Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture. •Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.
ŶWhen cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
•
Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
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When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug
•This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a
live socket outlet.
ŶTransport only in upright position
ŶAllow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
•
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.
•In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.
ŶDo not block the rear air vents
•
Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.
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Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones
•Irreversible damage can be caused.
ŶAuto power standby function
•If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes,
the TV will automatically go to standby mode.
ŶKeep the TV away from these types of equipment
•Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
•Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).
10
10
10 10
(cm)
Minimum distance

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Quick Start Guide
TV
OK
1 32 4 65 7 98
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 batteries. •Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). •Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)
•R6 (AA)
Remote Control Transmitter
•N2QAYB000228
Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Operating Instructions with Warranty statement
1Pull open
Hook
2
Note the correct polarity (+ or -)
Close
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.
Note
•Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. •Do not place the RF cable under the TV. •To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 :coaxial) and the correct
terminating plug are required.
•If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
Aerial socket and the TV.
•Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for
your particular area and the accessories required.
•Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
Example 1 Connecting aerial
Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
•If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 44
Mains lead Mains lead
DVD Recorder or VCR
RF cable
Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV
RF cable RF cable
AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz
AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz
Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket
TY-WK32LR2W
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.
•Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.
Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and
product damage.
•Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as
spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.
How to remove the TV Stand
Remove four screws.
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.

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Quick Start Guide
INPUT
ASPECT
OPTION
DIRECT TV REC
VCR
1 32 4 65 7 98
0
PROGRAMME
REC VCR DVD
TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD
POWER
RETURN
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
This will take about 6 minutes.
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RF Ch Service Name Type Quality
ABC TV Sydney DVB 10
3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10 4 FTV guide DVB 10 7 7 Digital DVB 10
CH 29 Analogue
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CH 33
DVB: 4 Analogue: 2
Searching
Analogue
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Digital (DVB) Tuning 6 69 Analogue Tuning 0 75
Select EXIT
Change RETURN
Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall
Over 30cm
MPX
Sound Menu 1/2
Stereo
12 16 16
Page up
Page down
TV
PROGRAMME
GUIDE
POWER
INPUT
RETURN
EXIT
MENU
OK
OPTION SD CARDASPECT
R G Y B
1 32 4 65 7 98
0
RECPOWER VCR DVD
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
CH VOL
INFO MUTE
AV4 IN
S
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
Please select your viewing environment.
Home Shop
•
“Home” is the recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power consumption. “Shop” is for in-store display.
•If “Shop” is selected, the word “Shop” appears every time the TV is
switched on. (p. 10)
Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal”. (p. 20) Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic”. (p. 20)
4Select the picture setting
•Auto Tuning
•Identifying Controls
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
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Auto Tuning
Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
•You can now use the remote
control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)
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•To edit channels
Editing Programmes (p. 24)
•If tuning has failed
“Auto Tuning”
(
p. 27).
•
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.
Select your state
3Start Auto Tuning
•Auto Tuning will start to search
for TV services and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters.
(example: Sound Menu)
On-screen operation guide will help you.
ŶON SCREEN HELP Instructions box
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
ŶHow to use remote control
Using the On Screen Displays
select
select set
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
Return to the previous menu
EXIT
Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
Identifying Controls
Cursor buttons •Makes selections and adjustments
Standby On / Off switch
•Switches TV On or Off standby
Sound Mute
•Switches sound mute On or Off
Guide (p. 13)
•Displays TV Guide
Programme Up / Down
•Selects programme in sequence
Numeric buttons
•Changes programme and teletext pages •When in Standby mode, switches TV On
OK
•Confirms selections and choices •Press after selecting programme positions to
quickly change programme (DVB) (p. 10)
Volume Up / Down
Programme Information (p. 11)
•Displays programme information
Index (p. 17)
•Returns to the teletext index page
(teletext mode)
Coloured buttons
•Used for the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions
Return
•Returns to the previous menu
VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 15) Teletext (p. 16)
•Switches to teletext mode
VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)
•Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly
Main Menu (p. 18)
•Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Sound and Setup Menus
Option Menu (p. 11)
•Easy setting for viewing and sound
options
Aspect (p. 12)
•Changes aspect ratio from
Aspect Selection list
•Also possible by pressing this button
repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect
Subtitles (p. 10)
•Displays Subtitles
Input mode selection
•TV -
switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 10)
•AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
Selection list (p. 14)
Exit
•Returns to the normal viewing screen
SD Card (p. 32)
•Switches to SD Card viewing mode
Hold
•Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 10) •Holds the current teletext page (teletext
mode) (p. 17)
Changes the input mode
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
•Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in
Picture Menu (p. 20)
Mains power On / Off switch
•Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to
standby mode by the remote control
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.
Function select •Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 26)
SD Card slot (p. 33)
Headphones jack (p. 38)
Power LED
•Standby: red
On: green
•When using the remote control, indicates the TV
has received a command.
Swing door to open
AV4 terminals (p. 38)
Remote control signal receiver