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Summary of Contents for Panasonic TX-26LX500A
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English Operating Instructions Model No. The illustration shown is an image. Wide LCD TV TX-26LX500A TX-32LX500A TQBC2050... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
Warnings and Precautions In explanations below, the type of contents which should be observed is classified by the following picture indications. : “Prohibition” which must not be carried out : “Directions” which should be followed • This TV set is designed to operate on AC 110-127 / 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. - Page 4 Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture. Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable Pixel/Dot failures that would still allow the panel to be defined as a good panel.
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Page 5: Accessories
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Fitting remote control batteries Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries. They are different in shape and performance and may fail to ensure correct operation. Battery cautions The incorrect use of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which will corrode the Remote Control or cause the batteries to burst. -
Page 6: How To Open The Front Cover
How to open the front cover How to use the LCD stand Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle. The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction: 20° Right 20° Left How to hang the LCD TV on the wall This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. -
Page 7: Audio / Video Connections
Audio / Video connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the front and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/AV button. -
Page 8: How To Connect The Monitor Output Terminals To Other Equipment
Audio / Video connections How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source MONITOR VIDEO Amplifier to speaker system AUDIO How to connect the AV1/2 Input terminals Example of input signal source S VIDEO VCR S VIDEO DVD PLAYER VIDEO... -
Page 9: How To Connect The Hdmi Input Terminals
Audio / Video connections How to connect the HDMI Input terminals HDMI (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all-digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. An HDMI-compliant device* such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected to the HDMI input terminal. -
Page 10: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminals
Audio / Video connections How to connect the PC Input terminals COMPUTER Notes: • Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. • Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 31 to 69 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 59 to 86 Hz. -
Page 11: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control
Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch SD CARD slot (see page 24) STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. Standby On / Off button Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode). Surround On / Off (see page 18) Aspect control button (see page 20) -
Page 12: Using The On Screen Displays
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. -
Page 13: Tuning
Tuning Tuning menu During TV mode Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting). -
Page 14: Auto Tuning
Tuning Auto tuning Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. -
Page 15: Manual Tuning
Tuning Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. Select the programme position to be tuned. Press repeatedly until required station is found. -
Page 16: Channel Allocation
Channel Allocation Sys select China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia E.Europe SPECL Ver America Channel – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –... -
Page 17: Picture Menu
Picture menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, PC, HDMI and Card operations mode. -
Page 18: Sound Menu
Sound menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, PC, HDMI and Card operations mode. -
Page 19: Setup Menu
Setup menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. ∗ Teletext Allows you to choose 2 modes. -
Page 20: Aspect Controls
Aspect Controls The TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the six aspect options. -
Page 21: Multi Pip
MULTI PIP Press the MULTI PIP button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move between the PIP (picture in picture) feature, POP (picture out of picture) and PAP (picture and picture) feature. Press the Blue button to swap the contents of the two windows. -
Page 22: Pc Mode
PC mode When you switch to PC input, the menu will be changed. About the PC connection, see page 10. Press the TV/AV button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, press the Blue button to move to the next page, and then press the Yellow button to access PC mode. - Page 23 PC mode Setup During PC mode Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Setup menu. PC setup Access to adjust chosen option.
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Page 24: Card Operations
Push the center Please confirm the latest information on the following of the card. website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only) Card Data Protection • Do not remove the card or turn the unit off while the unit is accessing the information. Such action may damage the memory card or the unit itself. - Page 25 If the image is imported from a PC, it must follow the EXIF (Exchangeable image file format) 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 or JFIF (JPEG file interchange format) in addition to the DCF (design rule for Camera File system) format. • MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile camera D-snap.
- Page 26 Card operations SD Record The TV channels can be recorded on the SD card. The recording is not available for AV input signal. During recording, it is possible to watch other terminals input signal. Setup Rec mode and Rec time in Setup menu before recording. See page 30. Select the channel you want to record.
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Page 27: Basic Operation
Card operations Basic operation To enter Card operations mode Press the SD button. To return to the SD card menu Press the EXIT button. To exit Card operation During the SD card menu is displayed, press the SD button to return to normal picture. - Page 28 Card operations During the playback When the operation guide is not displayed, press the During the operation guide is displayed ) Press to pause. Press again to cancel the pause. ) Press to playback. ) Press to stop. Automatically returns to the thumbnail screen. Notes: •...
- Page 29 Card operations Photo view The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. This function supports both SD cards and PC cards. Press the SD button. Move to choose Photo view. Access Photo view. After for a while, the thumbnail screen is displayed. Select the file.
- Page 30 Card operations Setup Press the SD button. Move to choose Setup. Access Setup. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Rec mode (Extra fine, Super fine, Fine, Normal or Economy) The quality of picture can be changed. The recordable time will be changed by Rec mode.
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Page 31: Still
Card operation Error messages 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... -
Page 32: Teletext Operation
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press •... - Page 33 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
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Page 34: Vcr / Dvd Operation
Teletext operation Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. MENU Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6. -
Page 35: Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries. Remote control setting Remote Control Operation is possible for the Panasonic VCR’s and DVD’s equipment. After completion of setting, execute the various operations after pressing the VCR / DVD selection switch. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your LCD TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). -
Page 37: Maintenance
Maintenance To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. •... -
Page 38: Specifications
TV Set Only Weight 21.0 kg Net Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. TX-26LX500A XGA display VGA, SVGA, XGA SXGA ... (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz... -
Page 40: Warranty
WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be found to be faulty within the warranty period.