Panasonic Viera TX-20LX6 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD TV
TX-20LX6
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
(U.K. & R.O.I. Standard)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions LCD TV TX-20LX6 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. (U.K. & R.O.I. Standard)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Panasonic Customer, Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD television. This is a very advanced television; however, the Quick Start Guide will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible.
  • Page 3: Warnings And Precautions

    • Cabinet and LCD panel care • Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet and perform setup.
  • Page 4: Accessories

    • Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) batteries. How to remove the TV Stand Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.
  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION Please use the apparatus only with the stands supplied or with the appropriate wall mount kits. Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure.
  • Page 6: Basic Controls

    BASIC CONTROLS: TOP PANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL MAINS (Normalisation store) Used Power On/Off to store tuning and other switch funtion settings TV/AV switch F (Function select) (see page 27) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance and Manual Tuning mode.
  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Connection and setting up options 1. If connecting the TV using an RF cable only, proceed to option 1. 2. If connecting the TV using SCART and RF cables, proceed to option 2. Connection of TV using an RF cable only Connect the RF cable into the TV Aerial socket TV Aerial Input Socket Connection of TV and VCR (DVD/R) using SCART and RF cables...
  • Page 8 QUICK START GUIDE Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has programmed the TV for you. CH12 If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto setup AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS will begin. SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT The TV will search Analogue stations: TV stations will be located, sorted into order and stored ready 99:21 for use.
  • Page 9: Programme Guide

    PROGRAMME GUIDE The Programme Guide shows programme list. To view a list of the stations that have been found, press the STATUS button on the remote control. CH44 SC1 Then, to go to your selected page, press color button. Color bar and information on the screen will disappear if you do not press any color button.
  • Page 10: Aspect Controls

    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 ASPECT through the five aspect options: 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, Zoom1 and Zoom2.
  • Page 11 ASPECT CONTROLS 4:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with no aspect distortions. Zoom 1 Zoom1 Zoom1 will display 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 pictures with no aspect distortions Zoom 1 Zoom 2 Zoom2 Zoom2 will display 16:9 anamorphic letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions...
  • Page 12: Using The On Screen Displays

    USING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS This TV has a comprehensive system of On Screen Display menus to access adjustments and options Menu Title Main Menu Sub-menus Picture Menu Sound Menu Setup Menu Instructions Select Access Exit Return Picture menu Indicator for options Viewing mode Dynamic Contrast...
  • Page 13: Picture Menu

    PICTURE MENU This menu allows you to make adjustments to the picture quality. Picture menu MENU Viewing mode Dynamic Open the Main menu Contrast Brightness Colour Move to Picture menu Tint Sharpness Colour balance Normal P-NR Access Picture menu Select Change Move to your choice Exit...
  • Page 14: Sound Menu

    SOUND MENU The Sound menu will allow you to set your personal preferences for all aspects of sound quality. Sound Menu MENU Open the Main menu Bass Treble Balance Move to Sound menu Headphone volume NICAM No service Mode Music Ambience Access Sound menu Select...
  • Page 15: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The Setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu. TV mode MENU Setup Menu Open the Main menu Teletext FASTEXT Off Timer Power on preference Move to Setup menu Tuning menu Access Owner ID Shipping condition Access Setup menu...
  • Page 16: Tuning Menu

    TUNING MENU The Tuning menu provides access to manual, automatic and fine tuning menus. Tuning menu MENU Open the Main menu Programme edit Access Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Move to Setup menu Select Store Access Setup menu Access Exit Return Move to Tuning menu...
  • Page 17: Tuning Menu - Programme Edit

    TUNING MENU - PROGRAMME EDIT The Programme edit menu allows you to edit the programme position settings. MENU Open the Main menu Tuning menu Move to Setup menu Programme edit Access Auto setup Manual tuning Access Setup menu Fine tuning Select Store Move to Tuning menu...
  • Page 18 TUNING MENU - PROGRAMME EDIT To add a programme position Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock Choose the programme position CH41 where the new programme is to be inserted Press the Green button Green Press the Green button again to confirm Exit Green Return...
  • Page 19: Tuning Menu - Auto Setup

    TUNING MENU - AUTO SETUP The Auto setup menu will allow you to automatically retune the TV to your local stations. It is useful if you move to a different region. MENU Open the Main menu Tuning menu Programme edit Move to Setup menu Auto setup Access...
  • Page 20: Tuning Menu - Manual Tuning

    TUNING MENU - MANUAL TUNING Manual tuning of the Programme positions is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the top panel controls. Manual tuning menu MENU Open the Main menu Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Move to Setup menu Manual tuning Access...
  • Page 21 TUNING MENU - MANUAL TUNING Manual tuning menu Press the F button (Control panel) until “Tuning mode” is reached Press the - or + button to access Tuning mode Press the TV/AV button to move between “Change programme” or “Search” Press the - or + button to change programme position, start search.
  • Page 22: Setup Menu Owner I.d

    SETUP MENU - OWNER I.D. Owner I.D. allows you to enter a security code and address information so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If the Owner I.D. information was not entered after Auto setup or it is necessary to alter some of the I.D. information it can be re-accessed via the Setup menu.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu Shipping Condition

    SETUP MENU - 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 24: Vcr/Dvd/R Operation

    VCR / DVD/R 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 25: 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 contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required.
  • Page 26 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 F.P.
  • Page 27: Connections (Av)

    CONNECTIONS (AV) It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: Press the TV/AV button.
  • Page 28 CONNECTIONS (AV) Rear sockets Video input to S-Video socket Video input to V socket Audio input to L / R sockets 2 x RCA Audio cables AV1: SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CAMCORDER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) Notes: •...
  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Checks Picture Sound Aerial location, direction or connection Noisy Sound Snowy Picture Aerial location, direction or connection Normal Sound Multiple Images Electrical appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent lights Interference Noisy Sound Switch on P-NR in Picture menu to reduce picture noise. Volume level Sound mute switched on.
  • Page 30: Frequently Asked Questions

    Service: Before requesting service for this LCD TV, please refer to the troubleshooting guide on previous page to eter- mine the symptoms. To obtain service please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number (both are located at the rear of the LCD TV).
  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS TX-20LX6 Power Source 220-240V A.C., 50 Hz Average use : 65 W Power Consumption Standby condition : 1 W Wide XGA (1,366 × 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel Screen Size (Visible diagonal) 50,9 cmV Audio output 2 x 2 W Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) Jack ×...
  • Page 32 • 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! •...

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