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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions MODE Digital Progressive LCD TV PULL IDTV TX-26LXD50 Model No. TX-32LXD50 The image shown is for illustration only. (U.K. Standard) Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQB0E0119-2... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the beginning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this LCD TV offers. -
Page 3: Warnings And Precautions
• This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and cloths and curtains. as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a fitted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. -
Page 4: Accessories
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote (EUR7651080) Control Transmitter (2 × R6 (UM3) size) MODE IDTV Clamper Pan European Guarantee Card 1 Year Guarantee Registration (TMME203) Fitting remote control batteries “R6 (UM3)”... -
Page 5: Cable Cover Removal And Fitting
Cable cover removal and fitting Removal 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. Fitting 1. Insert the claws (at 3 points) at the bottom end. 2. -
Page 6: Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Note: Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) Satellite Receiver COMPONENT Scart cables (Not supplied) AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO... - Page 7 Quick Start Guide Connect the mains plug to the wall socket. MODE Press the [ ]switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press PULL button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing button again if it was in Standby mode.
- Page 8 Quick Start Guide Owner ID As an added feature, this TV has the option of adding a security code (Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the MODE unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner. Using the numeric buttons to enter required 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER.
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Page 9: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control
Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch Used to store tuning in analogue mode. Headphones jack AV3 terminals (see page 39) (see page 39) F (Function select) Press repeatedly to select from the available TV/AV button (see page 39) functions through the On Screen Display: - Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Press either button to change TV programme up or down. -
Page 10: 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 MENU MODE also to return to the previous menu. -
Page 11: Picture Menu
Picture menu MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Picture menu. Access Picture menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select four Main menu... -
Page 12: Sound Menu
Sound menu Analogue Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. MODE MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Sound menu. Access Sound menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. IDTV Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise... -
Page 13: Setup Menu
Setup menu Analogue Press the MODE button to select DVB or Analogue mode. MODE MODE MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used Main menu... -
Page 14: Tuning Menu - Overview
Tuning menu – overview (Analogue mode) In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. -
Page 15: Tuning Menu - Programme Edit
Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode) In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to Programme edit. Access Programme edit. IDTV Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below). -
Page 16: Renaming A Programme Channel
Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode) Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the CH51 CH41 screen shows the character currently selected. CH47 CH37 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST... -
Page 17: Tuning Menu - Auto Setup
Tuning menu – Auto setup (Analogue mode) Auto setup 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. In Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. -
Page 18: Tuning Menu - Manual Tuning
Tuning menu – Manual tuning (Analogue mode) It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MODE In Analogue mode MENU Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to Tuning Menu. Access Tuning Menu. Move to Manual tuning. IDTV Access Manual tuning. -
Page 19: Owner Id
Owner ID Owner ID allows you to enter a security code(Owner ID) and personal details into its memory, so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the police to trace the owner. If you wish to check the personal details already entered into the TV (except your PIN number), press the F button(Front panel) and hold for 6 seconds(initially the volume level function will appear, as you continue to hold down the F button it will disappear again, and the... -
Page 20: Shipping Condition
Shipping condition Shipping condition allows you to reset the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. This is useful, for example, if you move to a different area when you will probably want the TV to tune itself to your new local stations. -
Page 21: Dvb Setup Menu - Overview
DVB Setup Menu – overview (DVB mode) In DVB mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. IDTV EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. -
Page 22: Timer Programming Menu
Timer programming menu (DVB mode) For an external recording device to record DVB programmes, the integrated DVB system must be active to provide the signal. The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in standby mode). - Page 23 Timer programming menu (DVB mode) Daily and Weekly Timer Programmes While in the Date field of the DVB Timer programming menu, you DVB Timer Programming Thu 05/08/04 18:50 can select various options to determine how often a recording Pos. Name Date Star t min.
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Page 24: Profile Edit Menu
Profile Edit menu (DVB mode) The Profile Edit menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide or Information banner, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. You can make the 4 kinds of the list. -
Page 25: Child Lock Menu
Child Lock menu (DVB mode) You may wish to lock a DVB programme channel to prevent access to it. Note: The data of the PIN number and locked channel will be erased by operating the Shipping condition. In DVB mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. -
Page 26: Dvb Tuning Menu
DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) DVB Tuning Menu provides access to DVB Tuning features. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB Tuning Menu. Access DVB Tuning Menu. -
Page 27: Dvb System Setup
DVB System Setup (DVB mode) The DVB System Setup menu provides access to DVB specific options. In DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. MODE Move to Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to DVB Setup Menu. Access DVB Setup Menu. Move to DVB System Setup. -
Page 28: Common Interface Module Menu
Common Interface Module menu (DVB mode) The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. These can be inserted in the “CI” slot located at the rear of the TV. IMPORTANT NOTES: • Switch off the TV using the front panel switch before inserting or removing a module. •... -
Page 29: System Update Menu
System Update menu (DVB mode) From time to time new versions of software will become available to enhance the performance and features of this TV. Auto Update Search in Standby (Overnight) During the night time, this TV will automatically search for any new available software being broadcast. If a new software version is found, the unit will automatically download and install this new version. -
Page 30: Tv Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (Epg)
TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) (DVB mode) The DVB TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted, and forthcoming programmes on each DVB channel, up to about one week ahead (If broadcasters transmit the programmes information). When you are using the TV for the first time or you have not used it for about one week, it takes thirty to forty minutes after turning the TV on to display the TV Guide fully. -
Page 31: Information Banner
Information banner In DVB mode MODE Information banner will appear when changing channel, or pressing the (Information) button. The banner gives the user information about the channel and programme currently being viewed. The banner will time out and dissapear from the screen after a set time period, this time period can be set in the DVB System Setup menu. -
Page 32: Q-Link
Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV2 / AV4 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder. -
Page 33: Aspect Controls
Aspect is fixed to 16:9. Panasonic Auto WIDE Panasonic Auto 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. -
Page 34: Still
Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. -
Page 35: Vcr / Dvd Operation
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details. -
Page 36: Teletext Operation
Teletext operation In Analogue mode • 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 contrast function with a cyan bar, press the left and right cursor buttons to alter the setting as required. - Page 37 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.
- Page 38 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. Blue e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
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Page 39: 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: While viewing a TV channel TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. -
Page 40: How To Connect The Audio Output Terminals
Audio / video connections To bundle the cables with the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Pull Keep the Pull knob pressed. Note: To avoid noise do not put the RF cable and the mains lead together. How to connect the Audio Output terminals Example: COMPONENT AUDIO... -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your 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 42: Maintenance
Maintenance To clean this set, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Neutral If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth dipped in soap-and-water solution or detergent a weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. •... -
Page 43: Specifications
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-26LXD50 Declaration of Conformity No 3403, 26th January 2005 TX-32LXD50 Declaration of Conformity No 3404, 26th January 2005... - Page 44 • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...