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Operating Instructions
LCD Television
TX-L26X10Y
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.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
English
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English... - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Notice for DVB functions Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC ) digital terrestrial broadcasting are (H.264) received or where DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC ) digital cable services...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents media excitement Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ············································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ································································· 5 Maintenance ······················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 SD Card Identifying Controls ············· 8 Basic Connection ············· 10 Camcorder Auto Setup ························... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6). -
Page 5: Notes
Notes Auto power standby function Caution If no signal is received and no operation is When cleaning the TV, remove the performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. mains plug Keep the TV away from these types Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
TY-WK32LR2W WARNING! Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. -
Page 7: Securing The Tv
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. -
Page 8: Identifying Controls
Accessories / Options Using the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Rear of the TV • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with clampers as necessary. •... - Page 9 Remote Control VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 44) Input mode selection Switches to SD Card viewing mode TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode (p. 14) Standby On / Off switch AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Switches TV On or Off standby Selection list (p.
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Page 10: 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 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV AC 220-240 V 50 Hz Terrestrial aerial Cable Mains lead DIGITAL AUDIO AV 2 AV 2 AUDIO AUDIO RF cable...
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Page 12: Auto Setup
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. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. - Page 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 / adjust levels / select from Move the cursor / select the menu item a range of options Access the menu / store settings after RETURN...
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Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) Select the mode watch TV Selection DVB-C INPUT select DVB-T ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Analogue EXIT The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select (p. 12). If “TV Selection”... - Page 15 Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner Also appears when changing a channel Category Channel position and name To change the category blue Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Current time Example (DVB): 1 ZDF...
- Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 29) Note If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p.
- Page 17 Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme To change OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly change select Multi Video (DVB mode) Teletext Character Set Allows you to select the image (if available) Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p.
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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 function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. - Page 19 Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the message’s instructions. Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu “Update” / “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 29) Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time.
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Page 20: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF 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. - Page 21 INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). STTL Factory setting is “P103”. View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off...
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Page 22: Watching External Inputs
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10, 11 and 54 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. - Page 23 Start recording How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 52), select the code “73”.
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Page 24: 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 Displays the functions that can be set INPUT MENU (varies according to the input signal) ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Select the menu EXIT access... - Page 25 Overview How to operate p. 24 Main Menu Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Picture Brightness Colour Sound Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Setup Colour Management Eco Mode Picture Menu 3D-COMB P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 26) Link Settings VIERA Link Q-Link Sound Menu...
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Page 26: Menu List
How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Set for each input signal Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Viewing Mode... - Page 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones...
- Page 28 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off Timer (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 49) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p.
- Page 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Channel List Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 35) Auto Setup Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 31) Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 35) Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-T channels Add DVB-T Channels All the previous tuning settings are erased.
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Page 30: Retuning From Setup Menu
Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. DVB-C channels Automatically retune all the DVB-C channels supplied. This function is available if DVB-C channel tuning is already performed. Only DVB-C channels are retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. - Page 31 DVB-T or Analogue channels Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area. DVB-T Auto Setup ia available if DVB-T channel tuning is already performed. Only DVB-T channels are retuned in DVB-T mode. Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. All the previous tuning settings are erased.
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Page 32: Tuning And Editing Channels (Dvb)
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 INPUT ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu OPTION RETURN Picture... -
Page 33: Favourites Edit
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 from “Category” in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list To sort channel names in alphabetical order DVB-C Favourites Editor... -
Page 34: Tuning And Editing Channels (Analogue)
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. Select Analogue p. 14 INPUT Display the menu ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC MENU EXIT Select “Setup” OPTION RETURN access Main Menu Picture Sound select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD... -
Page 35: Channel List
Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You 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 reveal / hide Analogue Channel List BBC1 To reveal all channels... -
Page 36: Child Lock
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. INPUT Display the menu ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC... -
Page 37: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p. 22 Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT... -
Page 38: Using Common Interface
Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. pay-TV). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster. Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services. CI slot Caution Remove the cover before using CI slot. -
Page 39: Shipping Condition
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture OPTION RETURN Sound... -
Page 40: Updating The Tv Software
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. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. - Page 41 Update TV’s software system System Update To update automatically Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” Every time you set, the TV automatically performs a System Update search in standby and downloads an update, if any Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now software updates are available.
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Page 42: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 54 Select the external input INPUT ASPECT MENU... -
Page 43: How To Use Viera Tools
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature INPUT ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select a feature select access OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Control Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link Control... -
Page 44: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. During the operation, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output. “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file without record of the date is shown “**/**/****”. - Page 45 Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view green Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. You can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS”...
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Page 46: Link Functions
Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) - Page 47 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Player theatre with Blu-ray Disc theatre with Amplifier with VIERA Link function VIERA Link function VIERA Link function Features Preset download – – – Easy playback – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption –...
- Page 48 Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link 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. 46 Use fully wired SCART cable. Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu “Q-Link”...
- Page 49 Control™” VIERA Link “ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” 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 (p. 46 and p. 47).
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Page 50: Viera Link
Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Standby Power Save” (p. 28) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption. -
Page 51: Pause Live Tv
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You 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. If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’... -
Page 52: Viera Link Control
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 You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). - Page 53 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features”...
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Page 54: 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 specifications (p. 63). Camcorder / Game equipment (S-VIDEO) (VIDEO) To listen with speakers... - Page 55 HDMI equipment Conversion adapter “HDMI connection” (p. 59) (if necessary) DVD Recorder (Viewing) Computer (Listening) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RF cable DIGITAL AUDIO AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO AUDIO To record / VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT S VIDEO playback DVD Recorder / SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant...
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Page 56: Technical Information
Technical 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. - Page 57 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing...
- Page 58 Technical Information Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. User input Name Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T The character is set automatically if you leave for one second.
- Page 59 When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position. For details of the applicable PC signals “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 60) Max. display resolution Model No. TX-L26X10Y Aspect 1,024 × 768 pixels 16:9 1,366 × 768 pixels D-sub 15-pin connector signal Pin No.
- Page 60 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 61: 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 62 FAQs Problem Actions Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26) Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be displayed (p.
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Page 63: Specifications
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-L26X10Y Declaration of Conformity No. 6154, 5 December 2008... -
Page 64: Licence
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.