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Troubleshooting
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions MODE Digital Progressive LCD TV TX-26LXD1 Model No. TX-32LXD1 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC0767... -
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 sources of heat. To prevent fire, never place any type defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV set. -
Page 4: Accessories
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instruction book Remote Control Batteries for the Remote TV Guarantee (TQBC0767) Transmitter Control Transmitter (EUR7635010) R6 (UM3) size) MODE Fitting remote control batteries “R6 (UM3)” size Pull and hold the hook, then Replace the cover. -
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 4 points). 2. Slowly pull out in the downward direction. Fitting 1. Insert the claws (at 4 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 Satellite Receiver (Not supplied) Scart cables (Not supplied) RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder Scart Connections •... - 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 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 MODE the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner.
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Page 9: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control
Basic controls: front panel and remote control F (Function select) Increases or decreases the programme Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the position by one. When a function is already available functions - Volume, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, displayed, press to increase or decrease the Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC mode), Bass, Treble, Balance and Tuning mode. -
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 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. IDTV Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three... -
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 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. -
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 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. -
Page 14: Tuning Menu - Overview
Tuning menu – overview During Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose 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 only) During Analogue mode MENU MODE Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose Programme edit. Access Programme edit. -
Page 16: Renaming A Programme Channel
Tuning menu – Programme edit (Analogue mode only) 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 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. Analogue Auto setup (During Analogue mode) DVB Auto setup (During DVB mode) MENU MODE Press the MENU button. -
Page 18: Tuning Menu - Manual Tuning
Tuning menu – Manual tuning (Analogue mode only) It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MODE During Analogue mode MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Analogue Tuning Menu. Access Analogue Tuning Menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. -
Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: Dvb System Setup
Select from Off (no screensaver), After 1, 2, 5 minutes. This option is available for DVB mode. There are 2 types of Screensaver: • Scrolling “Panasonic” display - When there is no signal connected and no TV operations. • Dimmed picture - When viewing digital text or listening to radio channels. -
Page 22: Common Interface Module Menu
Common Interface Module menu 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 23: Favourites Setup Menu
Favourites Setup menu (DVB mode only) The Favourites Setup menu allows you to select your favourite programme positions and display them as a list in the TV Guide, to allow quick and easy access to the programs you watch most often. During DVB mode MODE MENU... -
Page 24: Information Banner
Information banner In DVB mode The Information banner provides access to information on current and upcoming programmes and easy switching between all channels or just those in your Favourites list. Press the (Information) button. MODE An information banner will appear with details of the current programme being broadcast. -
Page 25: System Update Menu
System Update menu (DVB mode only) The System Update menu allows the DVB system to check that it has the latest software. MODE If newer software is available, it can be downloaded. During DVB mode MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. -
Page 26: Dvb Timer Programming Menu
DVB Timer programming menu 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 27 DVB Timer programming menu Daily and Weekly Timer Programmes While in the Date field of the DVB Timer programming menu, you DVB Timer Programming Date 20/02/03 Time 12:01 Pos. Name Date Start min. can select various options to determine how often a recording BBC ONE Weekly TH 12:00...
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Page 28: Tv Guide
TV Guide The DVB TV Guide displays the current programmes being transmitted, and forthcoming programmes on each DVB channel, up to seven days ahead (If broadcasters transmit the programmes information). GUIDE MODE Press the GUIDE button. Three separate guides can be accessed by pressing the GUIDE button repeatedly. -
Page 29: 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 30: Aspect Controls
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. If Panasonic Auto detects a widescreen signal it switches into the “WIDE”... - Page 31 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.
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Page 32: Multi Window
Multi window You can watch two different pictures at the same time, e.g. one from a TV channel and the other from an AV input. Press the MULTI WINDOW button. Whilst the on screen selector keys MULTI WINDOW are displayed, use the Red or Green buttons to move between the picture MODE in picture feature, picture out of picture and picture and picture feature. -
Page 33: Picture And Text
Picture and text (Analogue mode only) Press the TV/TEXT button, followed by the MULTI MODE TV/TEXT WINDOW button to move between viewing teletext and the picture and text feature. Picture and text lets you see the current programme and a page of teletext side MULTI WINDOW by side. -
Page 34: Photo View Mode
Photo View mode Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card / PC Card. Displayable Image Formats: Baseline JPEG 64 64 – 8192 8192 pixels (sub-sampling 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Displayable number of folders: Max 100 Notes: •... - Page 35 Photo View mode Compatible Card SD Card SD Card slot PC Card slot Insertion Removal SD Card Compact Flash* Multi Media Card Smart Media* miniSD Card Memory Stick* Insert it to the xD Picture Card* depth. Push the center Flash ATA Card* of the card.
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Page 36: Main Menu
Photo View mode Picture menu During Photo View mode MODE 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 Main menu Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Picture menu. Picture menu Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Viewing setup... -
Page 37: Slide Show
Photo View mode When you press the SD button, thumbnail screen is displayed automatically. After that you can choose your desirable view mode between the following three modes. Multi mode 12 images are displayed. 0001 / 0013 PHOTO VIEW MODE Press to select desired image. -
Page 38: 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 39: 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 backlight function with a white bar and the contrast function with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. - Page 40 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 41 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 42: 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: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button. -
Page 43: How To Connect The Audio Output Terminals
Audio / video connections How to connect the Audio Output terminals AUDIO Amplifier to Speaker System AUDIO How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 4 Scart terminals AV1: SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER AV1/2/4 CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) AV4: Q-Link COMPATIBLE... -
Page 44: 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 45: Dvb Troubleshooting
DVB Troubleshooting Some problems will only occur when viewing DVB channels. Due to the different techniques involved in digital reception, DVB signal quality can be poor even if you appear to have a strong signal when viewing analogue programmes. The DVB system requires a good quality signal to provide the best picture. When viewing analogue pictures, interference such as signal reflection from nearby buildings or mountains causes ‘ghosting’, but still provides a viewable picture. -
Page 46: 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 detergent or a weak detergent solution. • Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD. •... -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications TX-26LXD1 TX-32LXD1 Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use : 148 W Average use : 184 W Standby condition : Standby condition : Power Consumption 1.8 W (Without DVB Timer programmes) 1.8 W (Without DVB Timer programmes) - Page 48 Customer Support Department on 01344 476540 or customer.care@panasonic.co.uk for more details. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-26LXD1 Declaration of Conformity No 3033, 10th February 2004 TX-32LXD1 Declaration of Conformity No 3032, 10th February 2004 Customer’ Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel.