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Multimedia Projection HDTV
Operating Instructions
PT-52LCX66/PT-56LCX66/PT-61LCX66/
Models No.
PT-52LCX16/PT-56LCX16/PT-61LCX16
(USA)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol warns the This symbol alerts the The pictorial user that uninsulated user that important representation of a hot voltage within the unit may literature concerning surface within a triangle have sufficient magnitude the operation and is intended to tell
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Getting Start ed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH WATER, SUCH AS A VASE OR THE LIKE, ON TOP OF THIS APPARATUS. CAUTION (1) This Projection Display is intended to be used with the following TV stand: model TY-52LC66 for the
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Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Projection Display. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com (USA)
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Getting Start Getting Start ed ed Basic Operation Advanced Op er a tion Information Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................2 To Before Using ..............................................................................................6 Start ! Location of Controls .................................................................................9 Installation ................................................................................
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Before Using Receiver Location Accessories This Projection Display is intended to be used with an 1. Remote Control (EUR7613ZH0) optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your 2. Batteries 2 “AA” dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce Remote Control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent
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Getting Start ed Remote Control Battery Installation Helpful Hints: Requires two AA batteries (supplied). (1) Frequent Remote Control users, choose long-lasting Alkaline batteries as replacements. 1. Slide the battery cover in direction of arrow. (2) Whenever batteries are removed, you may need to reset Remote Control infrared codes. We suggest making a note of the codes on page 58 prior to setting up the remote. 2. Install batteries in the battery compartment. • Battery polarity (+) and (-)
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Before Using (continued) Glossary and Acronyms CC (Closed Caption) ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) Standardization body that developed the Digital OSD (On-Screen Display) Television Terrestrial formats. MSO (Multiple system owner/operator) HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Interface that supports every uncompressed digital Dolby Digital format as well as all existing multi-channel audio format This is a method of coding digital signals developed by on a single cabl
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Getting Start ed < > Location of Controls Sets unit to shut itself off after a Illuminated Remote Control SLEEP preselected amount of time. 9 While remote is in VCR or DVD REW mode, press to rewind. While remote is in VCR or DVD 13 1 PLAY mode, press to play. 10 Accesses the Photo Viewer 2 SD feature. While remote is in VCR or DVD 3 11 PAUSE 14 mode, press to pause. TV/VCR Press to switch to TV or VCR. 15 4 12 16 ASPECT Changes display aspect ratio. 5 17 6 18 In analog mode, press to ac
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< > Location of Controls (continued) Controls and Terminals on the Projection Display Front View 12 3 4 POWER Press to turn ON and OFF. 1 button (p. 63, 66) POWER Lights up green when 2 indicator power is ON. (p. 24, 63) Flashes when unit internal TEMP 3 temperature is abnormal. indicator (p. 63) Lights up or flashes Remote Control LAMP 4 when the lamp unit is Sensor indicator malfunctioning. (p. 63) 1 2 Open Door: Press position 1 , and slide Door ope
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Getting Start ed Rear View 13 5 7 9 11 1214 17 Vent Vent 2 4 6 8 10 13 15 16 18 S-Video/Video Input Connect from other Connect from other 1 Audio Input Connector 1 component. (Video 1) 10 component. Connector 2 (Component 2) Audio Input Connect from other 2 Connector 1 component. (Video 1) Connect from other 11 Audio 1 component. (HDMI 1) S-Video/Video Input Connect from other HDMI Input 3 Connector 2 component. (Video 2) Terminal 1 Audio/ Connect from other
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Installation Notes on con nec tions • Turn off the power supply for all com po nents before making any connections. • If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned. • Read the instruction manual for each system component care ful ly before connecting it. • If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal input from the video source, the picture on the
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Getting Start ed Cable Connection For proper reception of analog or digital cable channels, a cable service connection is required. Use this confi guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. Cable Box Terminal on the back of the Cable Box Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the VHF/UHF Cable In In from cable terminal on the back of the Projection Display. Or In from cable Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or
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Installation (continued) How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals Input 3 is located on the front of the unit. (p. 10) Connect a VCR or other peripheral equipment (S-VHS VCR) S-VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (p. 10-11) (VHS VCR) VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (p. 10-11) Notes: • Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32) • When connecting video cab
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Getting Start ed How to con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals Because each Y, PB, and PR signal is input independently, the Component signal allows for more accurate color reproduction. The Component signal output terminal indication will differ according to the output device (Y, PB, PR). Please read the operating instructions included with the output device. Connecting a DVD Player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN DVD Player COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the COMPONE
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Installation (continued) How to connect the AV OUT Terminals You can connect a VCR to the AV OUT terminal to record the program you are viewing on-screen. An external monitor can also be connected to the AV OUT terminals. Connect the VCR as shown below. Recording Equipment (S-VHS /VHS VCR) VIDEO AUDIO Notes: • This unit contains Video and Audio Outputs for the purpose of recording television programming to VCR. Due to license restrictions, if a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI
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Getting Start ed How to connect the Amplifier Analog Audio Out To listen to the audio through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier to AUDIO OUT on back of unit. Stereo System (A Stereo Amplifier and Speakers) AUDIO Audio Adjustments • Select Speakers Off in Other adjust menu under Audio menu. (p. 41) • Set amplifier volume to the preferred level. Notes: • AUDIO OUT terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers. • AV terminals will not output Component V
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Installation (continued) Digital Audio Out Use the diagram below to connect the Digital Audio Output of your Projection Display to a Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full-bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency Effect) subwoofer channel, For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital decoder and a
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Getting Start ed How to connect the HDMI input terminal Recommended HDMI Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with control of a single AV equipment such as a Panasonic HDMI control is changed, switch the power of this unit DIGA-DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater Off then On again while the power of all equipment is system. Refer to page 56 for Setup Menu settings and On (to this unit to correctly recognize the c
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Installation (continued) Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown below. • One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated with this unit. • Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA. • Always connect to the HDMI1 terminal (For models PT-52LCX16/PT-56LCX16/PT-61LCX16). HDMI Optic fiber HDMI OUT OPTICAL HDMI IN HDMI OUT (Panasonic AV amp) DIGA (Panaso
