Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV TX-26LX62FA Model No. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English...
Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the be gin ning of this instruction book will allow you to use the TV as quickly as possible. We recommend that you then read the complete instruction book, and keep it to refer to as you explore the range of advanced features that this LCD TV offers.
• This TV set is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, • This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. 50 Hz. • Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV •...
Installation Please use the apparatus only with the stands supplied or with appropriate wall mount kits. Receiver Location Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including refl ections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fl uorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure.
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. RF cable (Not supplied) SET TOP BOX Scart cables (Not supplied) RF cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD Recorder Plug in aerial and connect ancillary equipment.
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Quick Start Guide Select your country. For Belgium, Switzerland and E.Eu, select OSD Sprache Land the desired language. Deutsch Deutschland Österreich France Italia If you wish to perform manual tuning, press España Portugal Nederland the Green button. Danmark Sverige Norge See page 16.
Basic controls: control panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. TV/AV button (see page 24) F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a repeatedly to select from the available functions - function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the Volume,...
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. MENU The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.
Picture menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Viewing mode The Viewing mode menu allows you to select three different Main menu...
Sound menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Setup menu MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Q-Link Allows you to select which AV terminal is to be used for data Main menu...
Tuning menu – overview MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. EXIT Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV. Press the OK button after having adjusted some features to store the new settings as the default (replacing the factory setting).
Tuning menu – Programme edit MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Programme edit. Access Programme edit. Move to choose programme position (e.g., Prog. 3). Make required change, e.g., moving a programme channel (see the relevant procedure below).
Tuning menu – Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to the Name column. Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows CH51 CH41 the character currently selected. CH47 CH37 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST...
Tuning menu – Auto setup Auto setup automatically retunes your TV. This feature is useful if, e.g., you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations. MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: MENU Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. Access Tuning menu. Move to choose Manual tuning. Access Manual tuning. Select the programme position to be tuned.
Q-Link Q-Link allows the television to communicate with a compatible VCR or DVD Recorder. For Q-Link communication to work, the TV must be connected to a recording device with the “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” logo using a “fully wired” Scart cable between the AV1 / AV2 terminal of the television and the appropriate terminal on your VCR or DVD Recorder.
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the nine aspect ASPECT options: Auto aspect, 16:9, 14:9, Just, 4:3, 4:3 Full (HD signal), Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3 Press the ASPECT button.
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Aspect Controls 16 : 9 16 : 9 16:9 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 16 : 9 14 : 9 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching.
VCR / DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment’s instruction book or consult your dealer for details.
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the MENU button thrice whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar, press the left and right cursor buttons to alter the setting as required.
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Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News fl ash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. HOLD HOLD To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi-page information. Press again to return to automatic page update. Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall.
Teletext operation Alternatively, if you know which sub page you require, press the MENU button (to display special functions) followed by the Blue button; T**** will be displayed where the page number is normally found. Enter desired sub page number before the T**** disappears. e.g., to select page 6 enter 0, 0, 0 and 6.
Connections It is possible to connect a variety of additional equipment to this TV. The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the side and rear of the TV. Once your equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input: TV/AV Press the TV/AV button.
Connections To bundle the cables with the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Pull Keep the Pull knob pressed. Note: Do not put the RF cable and the mains lead together to avoid noise. How to connect the AV1 / 2 Scart terminals AV1/2 AV1: AV2:...
Match the output setting of the digital equipment. • This input terminal is not intended for use with computers. • Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. • 720p/1080i signals will be re-formatted to view on your display.
TV is automatically turned on (Only when TV is in Standby mode). Power Off Link • When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby mode. Summary of Control Functions ( "o" indicates available, "-" indicates not available)
Input signal that can be displayed Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P ) and HDMI ( ∗ Mark) Horizontal Vertical Signal name Component HDMI frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94 ∗...
If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
Specifi cations TX-26LX62FA Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption Average use : 104 W Standby condition : 1 W Wide XGA (1366 × 768 pixels) 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel Screen Size 66 cm (Visible Diagonal) Sound Audio Output 2 x 10 W RMS, 8 Ω...
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.