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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-26LXD8 Model No. 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. U.K. Standard English... -
Page 2: Digital Switchover
Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 18) / Timer Programming (p. 38) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Pro¿... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
(Warning / Caution) Can support 1080p, 24 frames per second • source materials. Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance················································ 5 AMBIENCE Utilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital Quick Start Guide Ampli¿ cation technology. • Accessories / Options ········· 6 60,000 hours LCD Display Lifetime •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. If the ¿ tted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. -
Page 5: Notes
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling unstable, risking injury. Be sure to the paint). • ask your local Panasonic dealer to Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or perform setup. •... -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
How to remove the Pedestal WARNING! • Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit Remove four screws. • yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. -
Page 7: Identifying Controls
Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 12) • Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 17) Subtitles (p. 12) • PROGRAMME Displays subtitles Index (p. 17) • Returns to the teletext index page VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment (teletext mode) operations (p. 21) -
Page 8: Basic Connection
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... - Page 9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Aerial Mains lead COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT Fully wired HDMI...
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Page 10: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes 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. - Page 11 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 Using the...
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Page 12: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) INPUT Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or GUIDE EXIT Analogue mode • Also possible to select the mode using the MENU RETURN TV button on the front panel of the TV. - Page 13 Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Programme type Event Programme (if it is Radio or Data service) Current time Category Example: 1 BBC ONE WALES Radio 23:35 Profile 1 Change category Coronation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press Subtitles...
- Page 14 Watching TV Other useful functions Turn the TV off automatically after a ¿ xed period Display the Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time menu access MENU Setup Menu Main Menu Timer Programming VIERA Link DVB Profile Edit Picture DVB Service List Off Timer...
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Page 15: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB mode • DVB teletext services You can check if the programme has teletext service. DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. - Page 16 Viewing Teletext Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT 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. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
- Page 17 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX View subtitles • Subtitles STTL Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode). Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once •...
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Page 18: Using Tv Guide
Using TV Guide TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). • This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system. • The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the event information and the recommended group in the Prog.Type list. - Page 19 Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select the current Select “View” event or programme Watch the select programme Eastender 19:30- 20:00 select View Timer Programming access watch (TV screen) Select the event View details To return to TV Guide: Landscape View details Wed 24/10/2007 10:46...
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Page 20: Watching Vcr, Dvd And Satellites
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. 8 and p. 9) - Page 21 VIERA Link VIERA Link VIERA Link 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...
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Page 22: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT GUIDE EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu... -
Page 23: To Reset The Settings
Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance Normal Changed Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness Moved Go to the next screen Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen Enter characters using alpha / numeric keys You can input information using alpha / numeric keys. Set characters Store User input... -
Page 24: Menu List
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 43 - 45) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control. - Page 25 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Timer Programming Records forthcoming programmes (p. 38) DVB Pro¿ le Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 30) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 31) Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 31) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
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Page 26: Viera Link
How to Use Menu Functions Overview • How to operate (p. 24) VIERA Link Menu Main Menu Pause Live TV Access The menu of the accessed Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder VIERA Link equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. - Page 27 Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 P o s. Name D a te S ta rt E nd m in. BBC1 6/8 FR 18: 00 20: 00 <TIMER> BBC1 7/8 SA 2 1: 30 2 2: 30 Holiday News Guide -- - I TV 1 7/8 SA --/--...
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Page 28: Dvb Settings (Dvb)
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu INPUT MENU GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound Setup... - Page 29 The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. CI slot • Caution Remove the • cover before Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch using CI slot.
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Page 30: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists, skip unwanted programmes and control programme audience, etc. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Pro¿ le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. • “Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only. Display the menu INPUT MENU... - Page 31 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this Skip function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. • unwanted “DVB Service List” lists all tuned DVB programmes in DVB mode. • “Analogue Service List” lists all tuned Analogue programmes in Analogue mode. programmes Select a service and add / delete •...
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Page 32: Tuning Programmes
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. - Page 33 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. • If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 31) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Set all DVB...
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Page 34: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN Select “Setup” ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC access Main Menu VIERA Link... -
Page 35: Owner Id
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in “Auto Setup” (p. 10), and input it later, start from If you input the Owner ID in “Auto Setup”... -
Page 36: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identi¿ 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. 20 Display the menu MENU INPUT GUIDE EXIT... - Page 37 User input You can name each input terminals freely. Select “User input” Set characters Store select User input RETURN Name select A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T access U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...
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Page 38: Recording Controls
Recording Controls Timer Programming from Menu The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct programme (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming. - Page 39 Start making Repeat the operations as below, the settings and set items in the order of • select also be entered the item with numeric buttons. Timer recording Records according to the time setting Guide: Event recording Records according to the TV Guide signal (p. 19) S/P: Split Programme (p.
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Page 40: (Q-Link / Viera Link)
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be with Q-Link function • utilized. Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) VIERA Link •... - Page 41 Q-Link Preparations • Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” • Q-Link connection p. 40 • Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. •...
- Page 42 ” VIERA Link “ Control Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
- Page 43 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has “HDAVI Control 3” function. • Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function. •...
- Page 44 Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
- Page 45 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
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Page 46: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the speci¿ cations (p. 59). Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (VIDEO) - Page 47 To listen with speakers HDMI equipment Computer Recorder Ampli¿ er with speaker system Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (Listening) cable RF cable AV 1 AV 2 COMPONENT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO To record / playback DVD Recorder / SCART cable To watch satellite SCART cable...
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Page 48: Technical Information
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ¿ ner images. (p. 14) Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ¿ ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. - Page 49 Updating the DVB software From time to time, a new version of software for DVB mode may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. A noti¿ cation banner will appear when you tune to one of the BBC channels, or you can search for a new version software by using the “System Update Search Now”...
- Page 50 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i...
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Page 51: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 60) White spots or shadow images (noise) •... - Page 52 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, Interference or check aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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Page 53: On Screen Messages
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action • “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 34). • All tuning data will be erased “Auto Setup” will be erased all present DVB or Analogue tuning datas (p. 33). • Are you sure ? Con¿... - Page 54 Please check aerial or local • Please follow the message. DVB service availability. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup Please check settings and connections on • Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 42).
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Page 55: Glossary
Glossary Digital Video Broadcasting Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aerial RGB / S-Video / Video Digital Versatile Disc Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment Digital Visual Interface requirement (RGB - Red, Green and Blue) Electronic Programme Guide SCART HDMI... -
Page 56: Index
Index Accessories ·····································································6 New Service Message ···················································33 Add New DVB Services ··················································33 NICAM ···········································································24 Analogue Manual Tuning ···············································33 NTSC ·······································································26, 57 Aspect ·····································································14, 48 Off Timer ··································································14, 25 Audio Description ····················································13, 24 Optional accessories ·······················································6 Auto Setup ·······························································10, 33 Owner ID ·································································10, 35 AV1 / AV2 out ···························································25, 41 PAL ················································································57 Banner Display Timeout ················································25... -
Page 57: Speci¿ Cations
Speci¿ cations TX-26LXD8 Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Average use 98 W 1 W (Without monitor out recording) Standby condition 17 W (With monitor out recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 66 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 577 mm (W) × 325 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×... - Page 60 0844 844 3852 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-26LXD8 Declaration of Conformity No. 5441, 31 January 2008 Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identi¿...