Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-26LX70F Model No. TX-32LX70F INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
Notes Auto power standby function Caution If no signal is received and no operation is When cleaning the TV, remove the performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) Keep the TV away from these equipment Electronic equipment When TV will not be used for a...
TY-WK32LR2W Remove four screws and take the TV Stand. WARNING! • Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit Rear of yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. the TV Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.
Identifying Controls Mains power On / Off switch Changes the input mode Function select • Increases or decreases the programme Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / position by one. When a function is Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / already displayed, press to increase or Balance / Auto Setup (p.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V Aerial 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead RF cable AUDIO OUT RF cable SCART cable SCART cable (fully wired)
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
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Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT ASPECT EXIT 1 BBS Corontation Street CH05 Information banner MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC Select a channel down • To select the two-digit programme number, e.g.
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Other useful functions (Operate after HOLD Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly • change To change select Display the Teletext Language current Selects teletext language programme status Sound Menu (p. 20) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Note •...
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.
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Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on...
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
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If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page • INDEX INDEX TOP (FLOF) / List mode Call up a • F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. •...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu...
Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 31) Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Colour Management P-NR Auto...
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 31) “Speaker control” (p. 31) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
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Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a Q-Link compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture select Sound Setup Select “Tuning Menu”...
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• Edit the programme position settings To change channel number “Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Programme Edit Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys. CH33 1 2 3 Auto CH21 X Y Z Auto select CH21 F T P Auto CH60 Auto...
Control Channel Audience You can lock specifi c channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup”...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link OPTION DIRECT TV REC Picture select Sound...
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 14) Display the menu MENU INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup”...
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 32) Select the external input INPUT ASPECT EXIT...
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Condition • Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK” • Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 32) •...
( 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 30). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
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Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
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TV is automatically turned on. link (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 39). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer. AUDIO OUT (M3 stereo mini plug) (VIDEO) (AUDIO) (S-VIDEO)
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Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Amplifi er • Read the manuals of the equipment too. Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
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VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information...
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Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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FAQs Problem Actions • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp). • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Specifi cations TX-26LX70F TX-32LX70F Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 100 W...
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