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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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...
Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are Viewing from SD Card ····································· 42 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) • It couldn’t be simpler! Displaying PC Screen on TV ··························· 45 •...
(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock) disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. Remove the mains plug from the wall Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible socket when the TV is not used for a when it is removed.
(this may deteriorate the unstable, risking injury. Be sure to surface by peeling the paint). ask your local Panasonic dealer to Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber perform setup.
(View from the side) 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.
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.
Accessories / Options Using the clamper To tighten: To loosen: Keep the Rear of the TV knob pressed Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables. Identifying Controls Function select •...
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Identifying Controls Remote Control VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 42) 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.
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 Terrestrial...
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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 Mains lead Cable DIGITAL AUDIO AV 1 AV 2 AUDIO AUDIO RF cable...
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.
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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...
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 select INPUT DVB-T Analogue ASPECT MENU The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select (p. 12). EXIT If “TV Selection”...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Viewing Teletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services 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.
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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...
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.
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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. 56), select the code 73.
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...
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Overview How to operate p. 24 Main Menu Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Picture Contrast Brightness Colour Sound Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Setup Colour Management Eco Mode Picture Menu P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 26) Link Settings VIERA Link Q-Link Sound Menu...
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 Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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DVB-T or Analogue channels Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area. DVB-T Auto Setup is 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.
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 MENU Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture RETURN Sound select Setup Select “DVB-C Tuning Menu”...
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...
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. Select Analogue p. 14 INPUT Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu RETURN Picture Sound select Setup Select “Analogue Tuning Menu” access Setup Menu Off Timer...
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...
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. Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
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...
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 MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup Select “System Menu” access Setup Menu Off Timer...
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.
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 MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup”...
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You 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 of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
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 “**/**/****”.
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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”...
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...
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PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 24) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas Advanced B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Settings Gamma...
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. 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.
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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 –...
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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”...
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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).
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.
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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’...
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).
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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”...
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...
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HDMI equipment Conversion adapter “HDMI connection” (p. 59) Terrestrial (if necessary) aerial 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...
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.
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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...
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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.
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HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV 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. 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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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...
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.
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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.
Specifications TX-L26X10L Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Power Consumption 97 W Power Consumption in 0.4 W (Without monitor out recording) Standby mode 15 W (With monitor out recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 66 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 577 mm (W) × 325 mm (H) Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) ×...
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.