Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV TX-17LX2 Model No. The image shown is for illustration purpose only. Colour Television [ U.K. Standard ] Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English DMP3915500...
Welcome Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the be gin ning 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, table cloths and curtains. and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This appliance is supplied with a fi tted three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fi tted in this plug.
Fitting remote control batteries “R6 (UM3)” size Replace the cover. Pull and hold the hook, then Insert batteries - note correct open the battery cover. polarity ( + and -). • Make sure that the batteries are fi tted the correct way round. •...
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. SET TOP BOX VIDEO RF cable (Not supplied) DCIN 15V VIDEO Scart cables (Not supplied) RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder Scart Connections...
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Quick Start Guide Programmes will appear immediately if your dealer has CH44 programmed the TV for you. AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto Stored CH44 setup will begin. EXIT : To exit The TV will search for Analogue stations:...
Basic controls: top panel and remote control F (Function select) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly When a function is already displayed, press to increase or to select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast, decrease the selected function.
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 The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three 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. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
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. Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can Main menu...
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 the character currently selected. CH47 CH37 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST...
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.
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.
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(top 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,...
Green through the six aspect options. Panasonic Auto Panasonic Auto determines the best aspect ra tio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is WIDE a widescreen picture.
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.
• Pressing the Volume up / down button whilst in Teletext operation will display the volume function with a green bar, press to alter the setting as required. Note: If Teletext is in use, the aspect ratio is set to Panasonic Auto. TV / Teletext mode TV/TEXT Press the TV/TEXT button to switch between the current programme and teletext.
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Teletext operation Accessing sub pages When Teletext information exceeds one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it; as more sub pages are picked up, the display at the top of the page changes, so that you are always offered the most recently transmitted selection of sub pages.
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 rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button.
Audio / Video connections DCIN 15V VIDEO VIDEO How to connect the AV1 Scart terminal VIDEO SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER GAME CONSOLE / COMPUTER(RGB) How to connect the AV2 Input terminals S-Video Video Audio VIDEO VCR / S-VIDEO VCR DVD PLAYER CAMCORDER S-VIDEO CAMCORDER...
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 Power Source AC 100-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 50 W Standby condition : 2.5 W TV set DC 15 V, 3.5 A max. Wide XGA (1,280 × 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel 372.5 mm (W) ×...
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