Panasonic TX-26LXD8A warranty FAQs, PC connection, Input signal that can be displayed, Screen

Technical Information

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 image).

•A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

Note

•Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

•When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.

•For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.

•Max. display resolution

4:3	1,024 × 768 pixels
Aspect
16:9	1,366 × 768 pixels

•D-sub 15-pin connector signal

5		4	3	2	1	Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name	Pin No.	Signal Name
10		9	8	7		6	R		GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)
15	14		13	12	11
							G		GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)
							B		GND (Ground)		HD
							NC (not connected)		NC (not connected)		VD
							GND (Ground)		GND (Ground)		NC (not connected)

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI

Mark: Applicable input signal

Signal name	COMPONENT	HDMI
480i (60 Hz)
480p (60 Hz)
576i (50 Hz)
576p (50 Hz)
720p (60 Hz)
720p (50 Hz)
1,080i (60 Hz)
1,080i (50 Hz)
1,080p (60 Hz)
1,080p (50 Hz)

PC (D-sub 15P)

	Signal name	Horizontal frequency (kHz)	Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 400 @70 Hz		31.47	70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz		31.47	59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz		37.50	75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz		37.88	60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz		46.88	75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz		53.67	85.06
852 × 480 @60 Hz		31.44	59.89
1,024	× 768 @60 Hz	48.36	60.00
1,024	× 768 @70 Hz	56.48	70.07
1,024	× 768 @75 Hz	60.02	75.03
1,024	× 768 @85 Hz	68.68	85.00
1,280	× 1,024 @60 Hz	63.98	60.02
1,366	× 768 @60 Hz	48.39	60.04
Macintosh13” (640 × 480)		35.00	66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624)		49.73	74.55
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870)		68.68	75.06

Note

•Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

•The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

•Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

•PCclarity.signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient

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.		The LCD panel moves slightly
			when it is pushed with a finger
Neither image nor			Clattered sound might be heard
sound is produced			•There are some looseness around the panel to prevent the
•Is the TV in “AV mode”?			damage to the panel.
			The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger, and
•Is the mains lead plugged into the socket			clattered sound might be heard. This is not a malfunction.
	outlet?
•Is the TV turned On?			Pixel Statement
•Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.			•An image on a LCD or Plasma TV screen is created by many small
			groups of dots known as pixels (which is similar to the image in a
			newspaper). It also naturally follows that higher panel resolutions
An error message			contain more pixels. To create a colour image, each pixel consists
			of three tiny coloured dots (known as sub-pixels), one each of red,
appears			green and blue. Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by
			the electronics of the TV to produce the picture.
•Follow the message’s instructions.
			Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing
•If the problem persists, contact the			technology and processes in the construction of these panels,
	authorized Service Centre.		there are a number of allowable pixel/sub-pixel failures that still
			allow the panel to be defined as a good panel. It is not possible to
			guarantee absolutely no pixel loss.		•
Screen		Unusual image is displayed	•again.Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
				•FrequentlyAskedQuestions TechnicalInformation
		Problem	Actions
			•Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20)
		Chaotic image, noisy	•Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent
			lamp).
		No image can be displayed	•Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
			(p. 20)
		Blurry or distorted image	•Reset programme. (p. 27)
		(no sound or low volume)
			“Shop” was selected in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9).
		“Shop” appears on screen	•Reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 28), then select “Home”		FAQs, etc.
		at switch on	in “Auto Tuning” (p. 9).
		No sound is produced	•Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 8)
Sound			•Is the volume set to the minimum?
		Sound level is low	•Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
		or sound is distorted	•Set “MPX” (p. 20) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.

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