Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TX-L26X10Y Panasonic
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Operating Instructions LCD T elevision Model No. TX-L26X10B Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
2 Digital Switchover for T errestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www .digitaluk.
V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide T urn your living room into a home theatre! Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Personal computer.
4 Safety Precautions W arning & Caution Handling the mains plug and lead Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Of f switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply . Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time.
5 Notes Auto power standby function If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.
6 Accessories / Options This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally .
Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 Attaching the pedestal W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. • Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use any other TV and displays. • Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
8 SD CARD HDMI 3 AV 3 R L V S-V Accessories / Options Changes the input mode Headphones jack (p. 58) CI Slot (p. 43) HDMI3 terminal (p. 58) TV Identifying Controls C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) sensor • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco mode” in Picture Menu (p.
Identifying Controls Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide V I E R A T O O L S EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME REC STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV V I E R A L i n k G .
10 Basic Connection Note Connect to the TV”s A V2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 52). Connect to the TV”s A V1 for a Satellite Receiver . For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p.
Basic Connection Quick Start Guide 11 AV 2 RF OUT RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF IN AV 1 AV 2 COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PC Y P B P R L R L R RGB VIDEO S VIDEO RGB VIDEO DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Mains .
DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT INPUT AV TV OPTION TEXT REC PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD G U I D E V I E R A T O O L S EXIT RETURN MENU TV 12 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .
Auto Setup Quick Start Guide 13 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control Move the cursor / sele.
EXIT TV V I E R A T O O L S How to Use VIERA T OOLS 1 Display icons of the feature V I E R A T O O L S 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control access select 3 Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p.
W atching TV How to use VIERA TOOLS V iewing N V I E R A T O O L S BACK/ RETURN TEXT INDEX REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV EXIT ASPECT OPTION STTL HOLD MENU INPUT TV TV 15 W atching TV Select a channel using Information banner (p. 16) Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.
Display Information banner 1 BBC ONE W ales 19:35 Radio Coronation Street Mute Encrypted Now For info press All DVB Channels Subtitles AD TXT Multi Audio 45 19 : 30 - 20 : 00 Select favourites Channel.
W atching TV V iewing Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) ASPECT Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p.
DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU V I E R A T O O L S REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV AV EXIT OPTION RETURN INPUT TV G U I D E TV 18 Using TV Guide TV GuideElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) .
Using TV Guide V iewing 19 V iew advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p.
20 Using TV Guide Other useful functions (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide) Guide link recording (T imer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.
Viewing T eletext Using TV Guide V iewing ASPECT MENU G U I D E V I E R A T O O L S AV REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT DIRECT TV REC N OPTION TEXT RETURN INPUT TV TV 21 V iewing T eletext Y ou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc.
DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT OPTION BACK/ RETURN AV EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU INPUT TV 22 V iewing T eletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcaster . The features may vary depending on the broadcaster .
Viewing T eletext V iewing 23 INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Subtitles View a favourite page stored STTL Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). V iew in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once TEXT Operations can be made only in T eletext screen.
PROGRAMME REC INPUT TV TV AV 1 T urn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 1 1) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p.
W atching External inputs V iewing 25 Screen display T erminal AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Manual input ( default setting in “Input Labels” ) AV 1 A V1-RGB AV 2 A V2-S-Video .
DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT AV TV OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz @ REC PROGRAMME EXIT N RETURN MENU TV 26 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 27 How to operate p. 26 Overview (Picture, Sound) Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Available in Analogue Available in DVB Av.
28 Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50 1 D BBC1 <TIMER> Channel Name 17 /10 F R 18:00 20:00 120 Of f No. Date Start End min. STTL 1 D BBC1 Holiday News 18 /10 S A 21:30 22:30 60 Of f - -- --/--.
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 29 DVB Auto Setup This will take about 3 minutes. Progress CH 21 68 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Searching (p.
30 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) In each .
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 31 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Select two different sound settings (Music / Speech) In each .
32 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Timer Programming Records forthcoming channels (p. 44) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Of f (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 33 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Display Settings T eletext Analogue teletext display mode (F ASTEXT / List) (p.
34 Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically . DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT AV G U I D E V I E R A T O O L S OPTION BACK/ RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV EXIT MENU INPUT TV TV 1 Select DVB or Analogue p.
Retuning from Setup Menu Advanced For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Set.
EXIT MENU INPUT TV RETURN 36 1 Select DVB p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “DVB T uning Menu” Timer Programming Link Setti.
T uning and Editing Channels (DVB) Advanced 37 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p.
EXIT MENU INPUT TV TV RETURN 38 1 Select Analogue p. 15 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Analogue T uning Menu” Timer Programmi.
T uning and Editing Channels (Analogue) Advanced 39 Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List Y ou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
EXIT MENU 40 Child Lock 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Child Lock” Timer Programming Link Settings Child Lock Access Setup Menu .
Shipping Condition Child Lock Advanced EXIT MENU 41 Shipping Condition 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Timer.
DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD BACK/ RETURN V I E R A T O O L S AV G U I D E REC PROGRAMME EXIT MENU INPUT TV TV RETURN 42 Advanced Settings 1 Select DVB or Analogue p.
Advanced Settings Advanced 43 Input owner ID Owner ID Entry of the 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 . Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.
REC DVD/VCR TV TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD DIRECT TV REC N OPTION BACK/ RETURN V I E R A T O O L S ASPECT AV EXIT MENU INPUT G U I D E TV 44 Recording Controls T imer Programming from Menu The T imer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record.
Recording Controls Advanced Guide link recording (Timer Programming according to the TV Guide signal) p. 20 • Not available in Analogue. Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.
EXIT RETURN MENU TV 46 Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Display Settings” Timer Programming Link Settings Child Lock .
Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels Advanced 47 EXIT DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU G U I D E V I E R A T O O L S BACK/ RETURN INPUT AV TV Displaying PC Screen on .
48 V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) DIRECT TV REC N ASPECT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD G U I D E V I E R A T O O L S INPUT TV AV EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU T o return to TV EXIT or T o return to t.
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Advanced 49 Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow T o pause T o return to Single view gree n red Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail.
50 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 52) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc.
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 51 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIER.
52 Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection p. 50 Use fully wired SCART cable. Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR.
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 53 VIERA Link “ Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.
54 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately . If you connect plural recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number .
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 55 Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
56 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver).
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 57 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
58 External Equipment T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 AV 2 A V3 (Side of TV) R L V S-V T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs .
External Equipment Advanced AV 1 AV 2 COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT PC Y P B P R L R L R RGB VIDEO S VIDEO RGB VIDEO 59 COMPONENT P B L R Y P R AUDIO OUT L R 123 Computer PC HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback DVD Recorder “HDMI connection” (p.
60 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17) Aspect Control Signal “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
T echnical Information F AQs, etc. 61 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
62 T echnical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
T echnical Information F AQs, etc. 63 Updating the TV software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV .
64 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) , HDMI * Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i .
Frequently Asked Questions T echnical Information F AQs, etc. 65 F AQs White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced Is the TV in A V mode? Check the correct A V input mode is selected.
66 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30) Check nearby electrical products (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwaves, etc.). No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p.
On screen messages Frequently Asked Questions F AQs, etc. 67 Other The TV does not switch On Press and hold the standby On / Off switch on the remote control for about 1 second if Power LED is red. Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.
68 Message Meaning / Action Found new software version ***. Press OK to start update (may take 40 mins) or Press EXIT to ignore. and you can update when TV is in standby . There is a new software available. Invalid operation - Please check settings and connections.
On screen messages Glossary On screen messages F AQs, etc. 69 Message Meaning / Action This timer will not follow the TV Guide information Press OK to continue, RETURN to restore original timer If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than 10 minutes, it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording.
70 A Accessories ···································· 6 Advanced Settings ················· 42, 43 Analogue T uning Menu ·········· 34, 3.
Specifications Index Licence F AQs, etc. 71 Specifications TX-L26X10B Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz Power Consumption 97 W Power Consumption in Standby mode 0.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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