Panasonic Viera TX-L26X20B manual

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    Model No. TX-L26X20B Operating Instructions LCD T elevision English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . “B” model no. suffix denotes UK model. U.K. Standar[...]

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    2 Features DVB-T tuner built-in  Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts Easily select the programme or set T imer Programming by using TV Guide. (p. 18 - 20) Instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 39) GUIDE Plus+  (p. 18) This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ syst[...]

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    Basic 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 Satellite receiver SD Card 3 Eco Mode Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions. Provides suitable images for play[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions W arning Mains plug and lead  T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V ,  50 Hz. Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.  Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.  Remove the mains plug when [...]

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    5 W arning T ake care  T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are  removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not b[...]

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    6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control  N2QA YB000487  TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN LAST VIEW TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU SD CARD N ASPECT INPUT TV AV REC jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Batteries for the  Remote Control (2) R6 (UM3)  Operating Ins[...]

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    Accessories / Options  Quick Start Guide 7 Attaching the pedestal T o help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below: W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.  Caution Do not use with any other TVs or displays.  Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physi[...]

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    8 Remote Control Identifying Controls TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N ASPECT INPUT TV AV REC SD CARD LAST VIEW jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments  Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby  Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off  Aspect [...]

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    Identifying Controls  Quick Start Guide 9 AV 3 R L V HDMI 3 Changes the input mode Headphones jack (p. 64) CI Slot (p. 48) HDMI3 terminal (p. 64) TV C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) sensor • Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “C.A.T .S.” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 28). Mains power On / Off switc[...]

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    10 Basic Connection Note Connect to the TV”s A V2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 58).  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. 64 and p. 65). Q-Link connection  p. 56 VIERA Link connectio[...]

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    Basic Connection  Quick Start Guide 11 RF OUT RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF IN DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ( ARC ) 2 1 PC Y P B P R L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDI O IN COMPONENT DVD Recorder or VCR T errestrial aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver AC 220-240 V 50 Hz RF cable RF cable TV , DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver Fully wired SCART cable F[...]

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    12 DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N INPUT TV AV OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME RETURN TV EXIT jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .  Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 1 1) and settings (if necessary) of th[...]

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    Auto Setup  Quick Start Guide 13 How to input Owner ID  Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.  Enter your name, house number , and postcode, in that order Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) Owner ID-Data Entry PIN ?[...]

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    14 W atching TV DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN TV EXIT INPUT TV OPTION STTL HOLD MENU ASPECT jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def LAST VIEW V olume 1 T urn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)  2 Select DVB or Analogue TV Also possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the[...]

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    W atching TV  Basic 15 Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display Information banner 1 BBC ONE W ales 19:35 Radio Coronation Street Now For info press Select favourites All DVB Channels Encrypted 19:30 - 20:00 Mute STTL AD TEXT Multi Audio 45 Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Channel position and name Programme Example (DVB): Progra[...]

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    W atching TV Display subtitles DVB mode  Display / hide subtitles (if available) T o change the language for DVB (if available)  “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31) STTL Analogue mode  Display subtitles T o hide subtitles  EXIT STTL Note This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service)[...]

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    W atching TV  Basic Other useful functions  Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly OPTION T o change  change select Multi Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) This setting is not memorized and it will retu[...]

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    18 Using TV Guide DIRECT TV REC ASPECT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N AV EXIT OPTION RETURN TV INPUT 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 Ge[...]

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    Using TV Guide  Basic 19 Other useful functions  T imer Programming (DVB mode) T imer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an external recorder . Select the forthcoming programme select set Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) LED LED will turn to orange if T imer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if[...]

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    20 Using TV Guide V iew details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Wed 28 Oct 2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. TV Guide Return to list Timer Programming RETURN EXIT Details select Press again to return to TV Guide.  V iew advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for th[...]

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    Viewing T eletext  Using TV Guide  Basic 21 V iewing T eletext EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N AV TV TEXT TV INPUT jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Y ou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by ?[...]

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    22 V iewing T eletext DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION PROGRAMME N AV RETURN jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def TEXT TV INPUT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU EXIT Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? I[...]

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    Viewing T eletext  Basic 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.  Each time pressed: T [...]

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    EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N TV PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV PROGRAMME REC jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 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) ?[...]

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    W atching External inputs  Basic 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 A V2-RGB A V3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 Auto input ( EC mode or VIERA Link ) EC/A V1 EC/A V1-RGB EC/A V2 EC/A V2-S-Video EC/A V2-RGB   EC/H[...]

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    How to Use VIERA T OOLS DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN MENU INPUT TV ASPECT OPTION STTL HOLD TV EXIT Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly , ensure the connections and settings  are completed. “Summary o[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  How to Use VIERA T OOLS  Basic DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD INPUT TV AV REC TV EXIT RETURN N MENU V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set  (varies according to the input sign[...]

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    28 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list  Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / T rue Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour , C.A.T .S., P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to sui[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  Basic 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals.  Music: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech [...]

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    30 How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Timer Programming Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 42) Off Timer Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 17) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Lin[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  Basic 31 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Display Settings T eletext Analogue teletext display mode (F ASTEXT / List) (p. 22) Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) (English / Welsh / Gaelic) T o display subtitles  p.[...]

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    32 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Other Settings GUIDE Plus+ Settings Postcode Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 20) System Information Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system Power on Preference Automatically selects the input when the TV is turned on (TV / A V[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  Basic 33 Available in PC Advanced PC Settings R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain G-Cutoff Gamma 2.2 R-Cutoff Reset to Defaults Reset B-Cutoff (p. 54 - p. 55) How to operate  p. 27 Overview  (Picture, Sound) Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Available in Analogue Available in DVB Available when “Mode” is set to “Music” or ?[...]

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    34 Available in PC PC Setup Input Resolution Clock H-pos Clock Phase Sync 1024 × 768 H & V V-pos Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 54 - p. 55) How to Use Menu Functions Overview  (Setup) Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings [...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  Basic 35 Link Settings VIERA Link On Q-Link AV2 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q-Link Download AV2 TV On On (No reminder) Access 1/2 (p. 30) Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable (p. 30) Child Lock Change PIN Access Child Lock List Access (p. 44) Child Lock List - TV and A[...]

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    For Auto Setup, using  the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Setup” • T o return to TV 36 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[...]

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    Retuning from Setup Menu  Advanced • T o return to TV For Auto Setup, using  the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Setup” 37 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 EXIT MENU INPUT TV Anal[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV TV EXIT RETURN INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MENU 1 Select DVB TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “DVB T uning Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings Sys[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels  Advanced 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. 15) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list DVB Favourit[...]

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    EXIT RETURN INPUT TV MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 1 Select Analogue TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Analogue T uning Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Timer Programming Access acc[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels  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. Select a channel and reveal / hide Analogue Channel List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 ***** ***** reveal /[...]

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    42 T imer Programming Note Check that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.  T imer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs:  Y ou press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder . • The timer programming event that the remi[...]

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    T imer Programming  Advanced 43 Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) select Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before t[...]

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    44 Child Lock DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV EXIT MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Child Lock” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System [...]

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    Input Labels  Child Lock  Advanced 45 Input Labels DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Display Settings” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Displa[...]

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    46 Shipping Condition DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV MENU EXIT 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select ”System Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Ti[...]

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    Owner ID  Shipping Condition  Owner ID RETURN EXIT MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Input owner ID Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.  Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.  The PIN number c[...]

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    48 Using Common Interface TV EXIT MENU INPUT TV 1 Select DVB TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select ”System Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings Other Settings System Menu Timer Programming access select 5 Select “Common In[...]

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    Advanced 49 Updating the TV Software  Using Common Interface  Updating the TV Software EXIT MENU 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Display Settings Other Settings System Menu Timer Programm[...]

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    Using Media Player V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) EXIT RETURN MENU SD CARD T o return to TV  EXIT or SD CARD T o return to  the previous screen RETURN Photo mode Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. During the [...]

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    Using Media Player  Photo Setup Choose the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu MENU Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup select access Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Colour Effect Transition Effect Aspect Off Fade Original Frame Off Interval Normal Repeat On select set [...]

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    Using Media Player V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) TV EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU ASPECT SD CARD T o return to TV  EXIT or SD CARD T o return to  the previous screen RETURN V ideo mode 1 Insert the SD Card and start Media Player Media Player Signal output from all A V terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. Press OK to pro[...]

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    Using Media Player  Sound Settings Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. T o confirm or change the current sound status  (during playback) Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) OPTION Option Menu Multi Audio Stereo (current sound status) c[...]

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    54 REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV 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 TV AV TV Displaying PC Screen on TV 1 Select the external input AV 2 Select “PC” Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV access select Corresponding signals  p. 69 If “H-freq.” [...]

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    Displaying PC Screen on TV  Advanced 55 PC menu setting  (changed as desired) T o make settings  “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 27) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white ba[...]

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    56 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 58) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creation of a home theatre, etc., without compli[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 57 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)  Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download ––– Easy playback  5  5 – Power on link – Power off link [...]

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    58 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) 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. 56 Use fully wired SCART cable.  Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the reco[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 59 VIERA Link “ Control™”   Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.) with HD[...]

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    60 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme on a DIGA Recorder immediately . If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please  connect the DIGA Recorder to the TV’ s lower HDMI terminal number[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 61 Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later . The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD.  If you connect a variety of recorders inclu[...]

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    62 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). If you cannot operate the menu[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 63 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.  Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player [...]

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    64 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 specifications (p. 75). T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal  T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 AV[...]

  • Page 65

    External Equipment  Advanced DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT PC (ARC) Y P B P R L R L R 2 1 AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN COMPONENT 65 “HDMI connection” (p.68) COMPONENT P B L R Y P R AUDIO OUT L R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 123  1 T errestrial aerial Computer PC HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To r[...]

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    66 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) 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. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9[...]

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    T echnical Information  F AQs, etc. 67 SD Card If the SD Card does not meet SD standards, it may cause the TV to malfunction. 24 mm 32 mm 2.1 mm 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 h[...]

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    68 T echnical Information SCART and HDMI terminal information A V1  SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for A V1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). A V2  SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) A V2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on A V2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching. Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 R[...]

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    T echnical Information  F AQs, etc. 69 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 i[...]

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    70 F AQs 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. 76) Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in digital mode / White spots or shadow image (gh[...]

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    Frequently Asked Questions  F AQs, etc. 71 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 28)  Check nearby electrical products  (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.). No image can be displayed Is “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Colour” in the Picture[...]

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    72 Message Meaning / Action All tuning data will be erased “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 46).  Are you sure ? Confirm correct operation.  Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer . Press RETURN to return. Confirm correct operation.  Bad signal The signal is weak. Check the aerial is pl[...]

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    Glossary  On screen messages  F AQs, etc. 73 Message Meaning / Action Software successfully updated. Press EXIT to continue. The software updating is finished.  Software update failed. Please try again later . Press EXIT to continue. Perform “System Update Search Now” in System Update (p. 49).  If this is still unsuccessful, there m[...]

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    74 Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.  VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.  S-VGA is a registered trademark of [...]

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    Specifications  Maintenance  Licence  Index F AQs, etc. 75 Specifications TX-L26X20B Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz Rated Power Consumption 65 W Standby Power Consumption 0,3 W 13 W (With monitor out recording) Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 66 cm (diagonal) 577 mm (W) × 325 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,[...]

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    Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd. Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010 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 s[...]