Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-26LX600P TX-32LX600P MULTI WINDOW N F.P. 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 • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Personal computer Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Connection ································ 8 Auto Setup ····
Safety Precautions 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.
Notes Keep the TV away from these equipment Caution 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). When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions Control Transmitter (2) • N2QAYB000048 TV R6 (UM3) Clamper Installing remote's batteries 1 Pan European Guarantee Card Attaching the clamper Pull open Hook 2 Close Rear of the TV Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Bundle the cables Caution • •• •• Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting
Identifying Controls Store setting (p. 20) Used to store tuning and other function settings ( ) Function select ( Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 20) ) Headphones jack (p. 30) SD CARD slot (p. 22) Remote control signal receiver (senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Viewing mode) (p. 16) On / Off switch Power lamp Standby: red (On: green ) MULTI WINDOW (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. Ŷ Cable cover removal and fitting Removal Fitting 1. Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws (at 3 points). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. 1. Insert the claws (at 3 points) at the bottom end. 2. Push until it clicks.
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch 2 Select your country • Quick Start Guide select • Land Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgien Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.Eu Start ATP Suchlauf Abbruch For Belgium, Switzerland and E.
Watching TV MULTI WINDOW 1 Turn power on 2 Select a programme number (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on TV should be On. up or down Ŷ To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39 ĺ (in a short time) Volume Select from the Programme table select page red green yellow select programme blue (Corresponds to the colour bar) watch Prog. TV 10 VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 : : : : : : : : : : : : : Name Chan. CH21 Das Erste CH44 ZDF CH51 RTL CH41 CH47 CH23 CH26 CH58 - Prog.
Ŷ Other Useful Functions (Operate after Hold Display status information ) Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide status information • Displayed information: Programme number / Programme name / Channel number / MPX mode (p. 16) / Sound system (p. 16) / Aspect mode / Colour system (p. 16) Change the aspect ratio (p. 32) Change aspect ratio • Each press changes the mode.
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
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 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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD Stop or resume automatic updating Ŷ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite pages F.P. • FLOF mode only •• Call up the page stored in "blue". Factory setting is "P103". Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in multi window • MULTI WINDOW 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 / Auto) Set for each input signal Viewing mode Adjusts 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 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 select Programme number 3 FTP Cursor Edit Ŷ To delete Ŷ To add Ŷ To move red green After confirming, press red After confirming, press green Select destination yellow yellow Programme edit Prog. : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys Select the "Chan.
Editing and Setting Channels Automatically set the channels received in the area Start Auto setup Select your country set WARNING All current tuning data will be erased Start Auto Setup Exit Return Set automatically Auto setup • •• select Country Deutschland Österreich France Italia España Portugal Nederland Danmark Sverige Norge Suomi Belgium Schweiz ELLADA Polska Česká republika Magyarország E.
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. 30) 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" blue yellow • • (To next page) Press twice Corresponding signals (p. 34) If "H-freq." or "V-freq." is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. Displays PC screen Ŷ PC menu setting (changed as desired) • Making settings Menu "How to Use Menu Functions" Item to (p.
Watching SD Card MPEG4 view : The moving pictures recorded by this TV, DIGA or D-snap will be played back. Photo view : The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. 1 Insert the SD Card • For details on SD Cards, see p. 35 and p. 38.
(Videos and photos) Ŷ To insert Ŷ To remove SD Card Press the centre of the card Label surface Push until a click is heard • Ŷ Videos (operate in step Display the menu ) Select “Viewing setup” M a i n me n u P i c t u re me n u Select the functions and access next Viewing setup Frame size Repeat Sound menu Menu set During step 5 , you can select: "Picture menu" (p. 16) "Sound menu" (p.
Recording a Programme on SD Card The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL / SECAM) can be recorded on the SD card. During recording, it is possible to watch other terminals input signal. 1 2 Insert the SD Card (p. 23) While watching a programme • Recordable time is displayed if the recording time is not set. (p.
To set the recording time and mode / To format the card Select the SD mode Set select Setup Economy No setting Access Rec mode Rec time Card format Select "Setup" set select S D card MP E G 4 vi ew P h o to vi ew next S etu p Mem o r y l eft Item Menu Adjustments / Configurations •• Rec time Select recording time (No setting / 5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180min) No setting : Recorded until the Card capacity is full Card format Format the card inserted in the SD Card slot (all data is
External Equipment Q-Link Q-Link interlocks the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ • • Ŷ Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 16) Download channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
Control with HDMI " ControlTM" 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. 29). 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) AV 1 2 Rear of the TV For Q-Link connection (p.
Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example) Set top box AV 1 HDMI 2 Rear of the TV or AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 SCART COMPONENT L L Y R R PB AUDIO AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO PC RGB VIDEO S VIDEO SCART VCR / DVD recorder PR SCART VIDEO SCART Ŷ Connect DVD recorder and VCR (example) DVD recorder AV 1 2 Rear of the TV AV 1 SCART AV 2 AV 3 SCART L Y R PB AUDIO AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO PC RGB VIDEO S VIDEO SCART VCR PR VIDEO Control with HDMI (p.
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 39). Control with HDMI (p. 27) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 12).
To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable SCART cable SCART cable To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR AV or 1 RF cable 2 SCART cable COMPONENT L L R R AUDIO AUDIO Y PB RGB VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO PC RGB VIDEO S VIDEO PR VIDEO (Listening) (Viewing) (Listening) Advanced To watch DVDs External Equipment AV 3 (Q-Link) • AV 2 (Q-Link) AV 1 DVD player Y AV4 PB PR COMPONENT 1 2 : Recommended Connection 31
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11) 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 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 terminal information Ŷ AV1 SCART terminal Ŷ AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
Multi Window You can watch two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. (p. 11) The same programmes cannot be displayed at once. You cannot select the same input source between Main and Sub screen. This function cannot be used with a PC, HDMI, SD card, or when progressive signals/1080i signals (Y, PB, PR) are being inputted.
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 "AV2/ AV3 out" in the Setup menu (p. 16).
Problem Actions Screen No image can be displayed • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 16) Blurry or distorted image • Reset channels. (p. 20) Neither image nor sound is produced •• •• Is the TV in "AV mode"? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 16) and volume. No sound is produced •• Is "Sound Mute" active? (p.
SD Card: On screen messages Message Meaning/Action • • • • • Is SD Card in? SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate This file is locked Please unlock to operate This type of format is not supported This type of card is not supported • • • • • Broken file Cannot display image Memory full Not enough memory Cannot read file Unrecordable source SD recording is stopped Error Check card Card recording in progress Please stop recording to operate Delete file? • • • Insert a SD card. Unlock the SD card.
Specifications Power Source TX-26LX600P AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Display Consumption panel Average use 118 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size Sound Number of pixels Speaker Audio Output Headphones PC signals TX-32LX600P 66 cm 565 mm (W) × 318 mm (H) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) 169 W 80 cm 697 mm (W) × 392 mm (H) Woofer (ĭ80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweeter (16 mm × 73 mm) × 4 pcs 20 W (5 W + 5 W, 5 W + 5 W) M3 (3.
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.