Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English Operating Instructions Wide LCD TV TX-23LX60F Model No. TX-26LX60F TX-32LX60F...
Dear Panasonic Customer, We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from your new TV. The Quick Start Guide section at the be ginning 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.
• Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH) batteries. • This type of LCD panel damage, is not an operating defect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonic warranty. • The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply.
Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle. The LCD panel can be adjusted the following direction: 20° Right 20° Left 5° Front (TX-23LX60F only) 10° Back (TX-23LX60F only) Maintenance To clean this set, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Quick Start Guide Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connect the mains plug to the wall sock et. Press the [ ] switch on the TV set to turn the set on.
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Quick Start Guide Select your country. For Belgium, Switzerland and E.Eu, select the desired language. If you wish to perform manual tuning, press the Green button. See page 16. Press the Red button to start Auto Setup. Auto setup will begin, your stations will be located and stored.
Basic controls: control panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,...
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. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu.
Picture 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. 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 screen settings - Dynamic, Normal and Cinema.
Sound 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. 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 Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. 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 communication between this TV and a com patible recording device.
Tuning menu – overview 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. 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 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. Choose the new character. The box at the bottom of the screen shows the character currently selected. Move to the next character position. Continue until renaming is done. Press the OK button to store the new name.
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. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu.
Tuning menu – Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: 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 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 will display a true 16:9 (anamorphic) picture with no aspect distortions. 14 : 9 14:9 will display a 14:9 picture at its standard 14:9 size without any stretching. Just Use Just when you wish to expand a 4:3 picture to fi ll the whole screen (rather than watching a programme with black stripes down the left and right sides of the picture).
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: Press the TV/AV button.
Connections To bundle the cables with the clamper To tighten: Pull Note: Do not put the RF cable and the mains lead together to avoid noise. How to connect the AV1 / 2 Scart terminals AV1: Q-Link COMPATIBLE VCR SET TOP BOX DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER Q-Link COMPATIBLE DVD RECORDER...
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)
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).
• Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. • HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. TX-23LX60F AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Average use : 90 W...
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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.