English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV TX-23LX60A Model No. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. STILL SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media DVD recorder Amplifi er with Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) Maintenance ··············································· 5 Camcorder Preparations Set top box Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Connection Initial Setup DVD player Enjoy your TV!
Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional mounts (p. 6).
When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long 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.
(View from the side) 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.
Identifying Controls Power lamp B.A.T.S. (Backlight Automatic Tracking System) sensor Standby: red (senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Menu) (p. 14) On: green Remote control signal receiver Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Switches TV to On or Standby (On / Off switch in On position) Sound mute On / Off...
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 AV IN COMPONENT AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO VIDEO...
Initial Setup These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer. Need help with operations? (example: Sound menu) On-screen operation guide will help you. Select Change Return Exit Sound menu Menu Music Volume Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Surround...
Watching TV STILL ASPECT Volume TV/AV ■ Other Useful Functions Picture Still Display status information Change aspect ratio Turn power on On / Off switch on unit should be On. Select a programme number down ■ CH select via number button You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit numbers by pressing Two Digit button (...
To connect the equipment (p. 23) TV/AV ■ To return to TV TV/AV Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated with the remote control. ■ Remote control setting Switch to select VCR or DVD...
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP mode? In TOP 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.
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If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ HOLD Return to the main index page • INDEX INDEX Call up a • F.P. • favourite pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Picture TV/TEXT and text...
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. SURROUND MENU TV/AV ■ To return to TV TV/AV ■ To return to the previous screen MENU...
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Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto) • • Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, HDMI1 and HDMI2 mode. B.A.T.S. (p. 7) is in effect when Menu mode is set to Auto. Adjusts colour, brightness, etc.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. For Auto tuning, see p. 18. MENU TV/AV ■ To exit TV/AV ■ To return to the previous screen MENU Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu"...
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To freely change settings after Auto setup Select the programme number and search through the channel Programme Channel number Store Programme down/up Search down/up Return Exit Manual tuning For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on p. 7) (Press until "Tuning mode"...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. MENU TV/AV ■ To exit TV/AV ■ To return to the previous screen MENU • If the image or sound is strange after Auto tuning, edit or adjust each channel • If you want to skip the channels which have no tuning data Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu"...
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Sys select (System selection) Select the system of your area. (China / HK/UK / Asia/M.East / NZ/INDONES / Australia / E.Europe / SPECL Ver / America / CATV / Japan) Sys select China China HK/UK Hong Kong, United Kingdom Asia/M.East Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Asia countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Middle East countries, etc.
External Equipment ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA) allow you to enjoy the easy playback. About connections, see p. 21. Read the manuals of the equipment too.
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HDMI input whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible link DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. Power off When “Control with HDMI” is set to “On” and the TV is turned off, the connected link DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) is also automatically turned off.
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External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipments. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 29). Rear of the TV (M3 plug) To watch satellite Headphones...
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AV 1 AV IN Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er HDMI1 MONITOR OUT AUDIO IN To record / playback COMPONENT AV 2 MONITOR HDMI 1 AUDIO IN DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable To listen with speakers Amplifi...
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The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 10) 16:9 Signal name PAL I PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC 480i - 60Hz 480p - 60Hz 576i - 50Hz 576p - 50Hz 720p - 50Hz 720p - 60Hz 1080i - 50Hz 1080i - 60Hz...
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• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
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.
FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Neither image nor sound is produced No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted “Control with HDMI” function does not work Sound is unusual An error message...
565 mm × 411 mm × 119 mm Weight 10.0 k Net Note • Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. TX-23LX60A [4,098 × 768 dots] Function 17 Systems 8 NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz 9 NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz Reception of broadcast 10 NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz...
Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.