Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-26LM70LA Model No. TX-32LM70LA DIRECT TV REC GUIDE TV/AV MENU EXIT TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ASPECT 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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Turn your living room into a home theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection (p. 22) Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with "VIERA Link"...
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 fi 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.
Be sure to wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Caution •...
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions Transmitter Control Transmitter Pan European Guarantee Card • • EUR7651030A R6 (UM3) Clamper Installing remote's batteries Attaching the clamper Pull open Hook...
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) Connecting aerial (TV only) (TV, DVD Recorder or VCR) Aerial Aerial Mains lead (supplied)
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Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box (TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and Set top box) Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Rear of the TV RF cable (Q-Link) (Q-Link) VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RF cable RF OUT RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR SCART cable...
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed 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 unit or turn the unit to standby mode.
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) MAINS power On / Off switch should be On. GUIDE Picture will appear. 1 BBC 1 EXIT HOLD Select a channel down Volume To select a channel using programme guide GUIDE select page ASPECT...
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. 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.
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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 FASTEXT mode only Call up a View favourite page by pressing F.P. button •...
Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts.To connect the equipment (p. 8) Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.
How to Use Menu Functions • How to operate (p. 16) Picture menu M ai n m e nu Viewing mode Dynamic Contrast Pi ct u r e me n u Brightness Only available in NTSC signal Colour Sharpness Not available in HDMI and HD signal Sound menu Tint Colour balance...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. • Setup menu (p. 18) Display menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu Mai n m en u MENU...
Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) In each Viewing mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular Viewing mode viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, fi...
Editing and Setting Channels The channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" MENU EXIT M ai n me n u access Pic tu re m e n u select So u n d me n u Se tu p me n u...
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Edit the programme position settings Name Select the channel to edit Programme edit Channel 3 FTP Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 CH51 CH41 select CH47 Cursor CH37 Delete Move Download Edit Edit To change the name of the broadcaster To delete channels displayed when selecting channels After confi...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" Mai n m en u MENU EXIT Pi ct u re m en u access...
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code). 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"...
Q-Link Functions Q-Link interlocks the TV unit 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 unit’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28) •...
HDMI Functions HDMI connection HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback, power on link, power off link or home theatre. About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 26). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
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When it is stopped operating, input mode is playback returned. You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected. MENU Display the menu Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker"...
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 33). To watch DVDs DVD player Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO)
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RF cable COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIERA Link (p. 24) S-VIDEO DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er VIDEO VIDEO • When using HDMI2 terminal as VIERA Link, select the external input to HDMI2 for the fi rst time (p. 14, 17).
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11) Auto aspect: 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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SCART, S-video and HDMI terminals information AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). Suitable inputs for AV2 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 36) White spots or shadow images (noise) •...
Problem Actions • Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7) No sound is produced • Is the volume set to the minimum? • Sound level is low Sound signal reception may be deteriorated. • or sound is distorted Set "NICAM" (p. 17) in the Sound menu to "Off". •...
Specifi cations TX-26LM70LA TX-32LM70LA Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Average use 92 W 121 W Standby condition Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 66 cm 80 cm Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) x 768 (H)) Audio Output 2 ×...
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