Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV Model No. TX-26LM70P TX-32LM70P DIRECT TV REC GUIDE TV/AV OK MENU TEXT EXIT F.P. INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 C VCR ASPECT N REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME TV English 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.
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Enjoy rich multi-media Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Connection ································ 8 Auto Setup ································· 9 Set top box Quick Start Guide Camcorder • ••
Safety Precautions Warnings and Precautions 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.
Notes Keep the TV away from this equipment When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment too close the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket before connecting or disconnecting any leads.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • OK EUR7651030A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card • R6 (UM3) N TV Clamper Installing remote's batteries 1 Attaching the clamper Pull open Hook 2 Close Rear of the TV + - + - Bundle the cables Note the correct polarity (+ or -) To tighten: To loosen: Caution • •• ••
Identifying Controls Function select Headphones jack (p. 22) ( Volume / Backlight / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16) ) AV3 S-V AV3 terminals (p. 22) V On / Off switch L Store setting (p.
Connection External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV Ŷ Watching TV VHF / UHF aerial Mains lead (Connect after all the other connections.) AV1 AV2 Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) • Connect to AV1 or AV2 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 18).
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer. 1 Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch 2 Select your country • Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgium Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.Eu OSD Language English Select country Select language Start ATP Manual tune 3 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR For Belgium, Switzerland and E.
Watching TV GUIDE OK 1 Turn power on 2 Select a programme number (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on unit should be On. up or EXIT down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR Ŷ To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39 HOLD 3 ĺ 9 (in a short time) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Select from the Programme table VCR GUIDE select page select programme Volume OK ASPECT watch Programme Guide Prog.
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV unit. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. 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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX • •• INDEX Call up a favourite pages F.P. FLOF mode only Call up the page stored in "blue". Factory setting is "103". Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in multi window MENU • (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Store frequently viewed pages Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.
Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema) Set for each input signal Viewing mode Adjusts backlight, colour, brightness, etc.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Name Select the programme number to edit Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC3 SC3 SC3 SC3 SC3 Programme number select 3 FTP Cursor Edit Ŷ To delete Ŷ To lock After confirming, press red red Ŷ To add Ŷ To move green Select destination yellow yellow Ŷ To change channel number : : : : : Chan.
External Equipment Q-Link Q-Link interlocks the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ Download channel settings • • Ŷ Features available Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 20) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV1/AV2 out). (p. 14) Perform Auto setup.
VIERA Link " Control" Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifier, etc.) allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see "Connections" (p. 20, 22). Read the manuals of the equipment too. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. About applicable equipments, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
External Equipment • Connections External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback) COMPONENT VIDEO AV2 AV1 RGB VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PR PB Y L R L R RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO For Q-Link connection (p. 18) 1 AV VCR / DVD recorder 2 AV SCART Rear of the TV Ŷ Connect DVD player (Playback) Side of the TV Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal.
Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example) COMPONENT VIDEO RGB VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PR PB AV2 AV1 Y R VCR / DVD recorder L RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 AV HDMI 2 AV SCART SCART L R Set top box or SCART SCART Rear of the TV Ŷ Connect DVD recorder and VCR (example) COMPONENT VIDEO AV2 RGB VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PR PB R L RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO SCART SCART L R VCR 1 AV • AV1 Y DVD recorder Rear of the TV VIERA Link (p.
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 29).
To listen with speakers Amplifier with speaker system PC Computer (Listening) RF cable COMPONENT VIDEO Y AUDIO AUDIO PR PB L R L R AV2 AV1 VIERA Link (p. 19) RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier 1 AV • 2 AV When using HDMI2 terminal as VIERA Link, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 11, 14).
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 10) ŶAuto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill 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 appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit 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. • • • • • HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Technical Information SCART, S-video and HDMI terminals information Ŷ AV1 SCART terminal Ŷ AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Direct TV record / Q-Link functions not recording • Please confirm SCART cable and connection. Also please set "AV1/ AV2 out" in the Setup menu (p. 16).
FAQs Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy • • Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 14) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 14) • Reset channels. (p.
Licence Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. 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. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
