Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV TX-26LX60LA Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English...
Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the be ginning 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.
• This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. • Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
If the fi tted plug has a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. Replacement fuse covers can be purchased through your local Panasonic dealer. Example 1 The plug fi...
Installation Please use the apparatus only with the stands supplied or with appropriate wall mount kits. Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including refl ections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fl uorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure.
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) SET TOP BOX Scart cables (Not supplied) RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.
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Quick Start Guide Connect the mains plug to the wall sock et. Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the set on. To switch the TV set to Standby mode, press button on the remote control. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in Stand by mode.
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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 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.
Basic controls: control panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. TV/AV button (see page 28). F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use Press either button to change TV programme up or down. repeatedly to select from the available functions - Also used for changing various settings in conjunction with the F Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness,...
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. MENU The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.
Picture menu 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. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Viewing mode T T he Viewing mode menu allows you to select four different Main menu...
Sound menu 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. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, Main menu...
Setup menu 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. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Main menu Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data...
Tuning menu – overview MENU 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. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Programme edit. Access Programme edit. Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below).
Tuning menu – Programme edit 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 screen shows CH51 CH41 CH47 the character currently selected. CH37 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ+-.
Tuning menu – Auto setup 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. MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MENU 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.
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 (Control 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 Owner...
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.
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 AV1 / AV2 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect ASPECT options: Press the ASPECT button. Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction Green through the seven aspect options.
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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.
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.
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 thrice 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.
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Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News fl ash, 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.
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. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
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 side 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.
Connections To bundle the cables with the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Pull Keep the Pull knob pressed. Note: Do not put the RF cable and the mains lead together to avoid noise. How to connect the AV1 / 2 Scart terminals Example: AV1/2 AV1:...
Match the output setting of the digital equipment. • This input terminal is not intended for use with computers. • Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • 720p/1080i signals will be re-formatted to view on your display.
TV is automatically turned on (Only when TV is in Standby mode). Power Off Link • When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby mode. Summary of Control Functions ( "o" indicates available, "-" indicates not available)
Input signal that can be displayed Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P ) and HDMI ( Mark) Horizontal Vertical Signal name Component HDMI frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 625 (576) / 50i 15.63 50.00...
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).
Specifi cations TX-26LX60LA Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 104 W Standby condition : 1 W Wide XGA (1366 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel Screen Size 66 cmV (Visible Diagonal) Sound Audio Output...
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