Panasonic Tx 26lx50p Operating Instructions

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TX-26LX50P
TX-32LX50PModel No.
Operating Instructions
Wide LCD TV
 
						

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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.
Contents
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Accessories
Operating 
InstructionsRemote Control 
Transmitter
(EUR7651060)Batteries for the 
Re mote Control 
Transmitter
(2 × R6 (UM3) size)Pan European 
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Accessories ................................................................ 2
Warnings and Precautions ......................................... 3
Fitting remote control batteries ................................... 3
Cable cover removal and fi tting .................................. 4
How to open the front cover ....................................... 4
How to use the LCD stand ......................................... 4
Quick Start Guide ....................................................... 5
Basic controls: front panel and remote control ........... 7
Using the On Screen Displays ................................... 8
Picture menu .............................................................. 9
Sound menu ............................................................. 10
Setup menu .............................................................. 11
Tuning menu – overview .......................................... 12
Tuning menu – Programme edit ............................... 13
  Adding / deleting a programme channel ................ 13
  Moving a programme channel ............................... 13
  Tuning a programme channel ................................ 13
  Renaming a programme channel .......................... 14
  Locking a programme channel .............................. 14
  Changing the sound system for a channel ............ 14
  Copying programme information to 
           a recording device ........................................ 14Tuning menu – Auto setup ........................................ 15
Tuning menu – Manual tuning .................................. 16
Manual tuning  (via front panel) ................................ 16
Q-Link ....................................................................... 17
Aspect Controls ........................................................ 18
VCR / DVD operation ............................................... 20
Teletext operation ..................................................... 21
Still ............................................................................ 23
Audio / Video connections ........................................ 24
 
How to connect the Headphones / AV3 terminals ... 24
  How to connect the Audio Output  terminals ......... 25
  How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 4 Scart terminals ..... 25
  How to connect the Component Input terminals ... 25
Troubleshooting ........................................................ 26
Maintenance ............................................................. 27
Scart and S-video terminal information .................... 27
Specifi cations ........................................................... 28
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Warnings and Precautions
•  This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 
50 / 60 Hz.
•  To prevent damage which might result in elec tric shock 
or fi re, do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive 
moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or 
splashing water and ob jects fi lled with liq uid, such as 
vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
• Keep unneeded small parts and other objects out 
of the reach of small children. These objects can 
be accidentally swallowed. Also, be careful about 
packaging materials and plastic sheets.
•  WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE!!!
  Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are 
accessible when it is removed. There are no user 
serviceable parts inside.
  Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
•  TV Games / Home Computers
  Extended use of TV games or home computers with 
any television set can cause a ‘shadow’ on the screen. 
This type of LCD panel phenomenon, can be limited 
by observing the following points:
• Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimum 
viewing level.
• Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended 
period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain 
on the LCD TV screen. 
• Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, 
computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 
mode.
•  This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, 
and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty.
• The On / Off switch on this model does not fully 
disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the 
mains plug from the wall socket before connecting or 
disconnecting any leads, or if the TV set is not used 
for a prolonged period of time.
Note:
If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops 
transmitting, it will automatically go to Standby mode 
after 30 minutes. This function will not operate when 
the TV is in AV mode.
•  Cabinet and LCD panel care
  Remove the mains plug from the wall socket. The 
cabinet and LCD panel can be cleaned with a soft cloth 
moistened with mild detergent and water. Do not use 
solutions containing benzol or petroleum.
• When ambient temperature is cool, the picture may 
take a short time to reach normal brightness, but this 
is not a malfunction. (After brief moment, the picture 
will have normal brightness.)
• Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of 
electrical components, we recommend that a gap of 
at least 10 cm is left all around this television receiver 
even when it is placed inside a cabinet or between 
shelves.
•  Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other 
sources of heat. To prevent fi re, never place any type 
of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV set.
• Ventilation should not be impleded by covering the 
ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, 
table cloths and curtains.
Fitting remote control batteries
•  Make sure that the batteries are fi tted the correct way round.
•  Do not mix old batteries with new batteries. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately.
•  Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni-Cad) batteries.
Batteries, packaging and old equipment should not be disposed of as domestic waste, 
but in accordance with the applicable regulations. 
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+
- -
Pull and hold the hook, then 
open the battery cover.Insert batteries - note correct 
polarity ( + and 
-). “R6 (UM3)” size
Replace the cover.
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Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle.
The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction:
 20°  Right
 20°  Left
How to use the LCD stand
(View from the top)
Cable cover removal and fi tting
How to open the front cover
Note:
To avoid interference appearing on the screen, do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together.Removal
Fitting1.  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.
1. Insert the claws (at 3 points) at the bottom end.
2. Push until it clicks.
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Raise the lower part of the door 
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Quick Start Guide
Scart cables
(Not supplied)SET TOP BOX
VCR / DVD 
RecorderRF cable
(Not supplied) 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)
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Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.
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 the 
   button on the remote control.
The TV set can be switched on by pressing the
 
   button again if it was in Stand by mode.
Note:
This TV will still consume some power as long 
as the mains plug is still inserted into the wall 
socket.
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Remote control signal sensor Power Indicator
Standby : Red
         On  : No Light
C.A.T.S. sensor
LCD C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking 
System) automatically senses the ambient 
light conditions and adjusts the
brightness and 
gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast.
C.A.T.S. is in effect when Viewing mode is set 
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Quick Start Guide
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Remote  control  unavailableTV to VCR or DVD Recorder Download
If a “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK” or compatible recording device has been 
connected to a Scart terminal before starting Step 2, programme information 
will be downloaded to that device.4
The programme positions will be downloaded to the recording device, in the same order as stored in the TV. 
See page 17.
Not all VCRs / DVD Recorders support this download of programme information, some may require to be 
started manually.
Refer to the recording device’s operating instruction book.
If a recording device other than those described above has been connected, then there will be no download 
operation.
Notes:
•  If the recording device has not accepted download data from the TV, you may need to select the Download 
option from the device’s menu system. Refer to the recording device’s operating instruction book.
•  If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following:
  The Scart cable is connected to the TV’s Scart terminal, AV2 or AV4, and correctly setup in the menu.
  The Scart cable is connected to the recording device’s compatible (Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK or similar 
technology) Scart terminal.
  The Scart cable is a “fully wired” type.
•  For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see page 17, 25, 27.
AUTO  SETUP  IN  PROGRESS
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Deutschland
Österreich
France
Italia
España
Portugal
Nederland
Danmark
Sverige
Norge
Suomi
Belgien
Schweiz
ELLADA
Polska
Česká republika
Magyarország
E.EuLand
3Select your country.
For Belgium, Switzerland and E.Eu, select 
the desired language. 
If you wish to perform manual tuning, press 
the Green button.
See page 16.
Press the Red button to start Auto Setup.
Auto setup will begin, your stations will be 
located and stored.
If a compatible recording device is connected 
to the correct Scart ter mi nal, programme 
data will be down load ed to the device via 
Q-Link.
See page 17.
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TV/AV button (see page 24)
Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a 
function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the 
selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Basic controls: front panel and remote control
STR (Normalization store)
Used to store tuning and other function settings.
F (Function select)
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 
Tuning mode.
Standby On / Off button
Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode).
GUIDE button
Displays the Programme table.
Move the cursor to choose the position, 
then press the OK button to the viewing 
screen.
Menu button
Press to access the Picture, Sound and 
Setup menus. (see page 8-11)
Press to confi rm selections and choices.
Coloured buttons used for the selection, 
navigation and operation of various 
functions.
Teletext button (see page 21-23)
Text F.P. button (see page 22)
Direct channel access
During normal TV viewing or when 
in the Tuning, Programme edit or 
Manual tuning menus, press and then 
enter channel number using the numeric 
buttons.
Channel up / down button
ASPECT control button
(see page 18, 19)
N (Normalize) button
Resets all settings to their default levels.Sound mute On / Off
DIRECT TV Record button
(see page 17)
Switch between viewing TV or AV input. 
(see page 24)
Cursor buttons to make selections and 
adjustments.
Exit the mode.
Text Hold / Picture Still button
(see page  21, 23)
Text Index button (see page 23)
Programme / channel change buttons (0-
9) and Teletext page buttons.
(see page 21-23)
When in Standby mode, switches TV 
On.
Status button
Press to display status information for the 
current Programme position,  Programme 
name, Channel number, MPX mode, 
Receiving system and ASPECT mode.
Press again to remove the information.
Volume up / down button
VCR / DVD buttons
(see page 20)Headphones jack
(see page 24)
AV3 terminals
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Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
AmbienceSound menu
No service
Music
Off
ExitAdjust Select
Return
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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 also 
to return to the previous menu.
The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the 
cursor and select menus.
The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus, 
adjust levels or to select from a range of options.
The OK button is used with a number of features to store 
settings after adjustments have been made or options have 
been set.
The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system and re turn 
to the normal viewing screen.
An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is 
dis played on the TV. This Help box indicates which buttons on 
the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown, see 
above for descriptions of button functions.
Note:
The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this in struc tion 
book due to space limitations.ON SCREEN HELP 
‘Instructions’ box
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Picture 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.
Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV.
Main menu
Picture menu
Setup menu Sound  menu
Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR
MPEG NRNormal
On
Auto
OffPicture menuDynamic
3D-COMB On
Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR
MPEG NRNormal
On
Auto
Off
3D-COMB OnPicture menuDynamic
Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR
MPEG NRNormal
On
Auto
OffPicture menuDynamic
3D-COMBOn
Viewing modeThe Viewing mode menu allows you to select four different 
screen settings - Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto. 
In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, 
Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance, 
Colour management, P-NR, MPEG NR and 3D-COMB 
can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing 
requirement. (e.g., you may require different settings for 
viewing sports, fi lms, news etc.)
Viewing mode offers you up to a maximum of four separate 
settings for each signal source: RF, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4 
and Component. Changes will be stored automatically. 
By analysing and processing the incoming picture, all four 
modes feature automatic enhancement.
Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness
Increase or decrease the levels of these options ac cord ing 
to your personal preference.
TintWith an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture 
hue can be adjusted to suit your taste.
Colour balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture. 
Choose from Cool, Normal and Warm.
Colour 
managementEnables vivid colour adjustment automatically.
P-NRAutomatically reduces unwanted picture noise.
Not available during HD signal input.
MPEG NRReduces MPEG noise.
Allows you to choose from Off, Min, Mid and Max.
This function is effective in reducing the digital block noise 
when viewing DVD, VCD or digital broad cast ing. The effect 
will be changed based on the scene and image.
MPEG: Compression technology of the image signal 
adopted by DVD, VCD or digital broadcasting.
3D-COMBOccasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pic tures, 
colour patterning may be seen. Set 3D-COMB to On to 
display sharper and more accurate colours.
Displayed only when receiving PAL or NTSC signals.
Not displayed during RGB Video, S-Video and component 
input mode.
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Sound 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.
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).
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Main menu
Picture menu
Setup menu Sound  menu
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
AmbienceSound menu
No service
Music
Off
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
AmbienceSound menu
No service
Music
Off
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
AmbienceSound menu
No service
Music
Off
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
AmbienceSound menu
No service
Music
Off
BassIncrease or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower, 
deeper sound output.
TrebleIncrease or decrease level to enhance or minimise sharper, 
higher sound output.
BalanceThe levels of sound between the left and right speak ers can 
be adjusted to suit your listening position.
Headphone 
volumeCan be adjusted independently of the TV speakers so 
that everyone can enjoy listening at a level com fort able 
for them. 
MPXUsually set to Stereo to provide the best re pro duc tion, but if 
reception deteriorates or if the service is not available then 
switch to Mono. Mono (M1) and (M2) can also be selected 
if a mono signal is being transmitted.
ModeSound quality can be improved when watching music scene 
or drama by selecting the appropriate Music or Speech 
mode.
AmbienceAmbience provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate 
improved spatial effects.
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