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Multimedia Projection Display
Operating Instructions
Model No.
PT-50LC13
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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 user This symbol alerts the The pictorial that uninsulated voltage user that important representation of a hot within the unit may have literature concerning surface within a triangle suffi cient magnitude to the operation and is intended to te
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Getting Start ed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) 15) Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, a direct touch to it may cause burns. Replace the lamp unit only after it has cooled. WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. CAUTION (1) This projection display is intended to be used with the following TV stand: model TY-50LC13C for the PT-50LC13. Use with other st
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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 benefi t 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 For a
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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 Optional External Equipment ................................................................................... 6 Before Using ..................................................................................................................... 6 Receiver Location ...........
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Before Using Receiver Location This projection display is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including refl ections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fl uorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive hea
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Getting Start ed Before Using Accessories 1. Remote Control (EUR7603ZB0) 2. Batteries 2 “AA” 3. RGB Cable (2 m) (LSJA0239-1 or LSJA0443) 4. DVI Cable (2 m) (K1HA24DA0003) Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 1. Turn the Transmitter face down. 2. Install the batteries as shown in 3. Replace the cover and slide Remove top cover by pressing the battery compartment. in reverse until the lock down on marking and sliding (Polarity + or - must match the snaps. co
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Location of Controls Illuminated Remote Control POWER button Press to turn the projection display ON or OFF. (P. 22) MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound. (P. 36) Mode Selection buttons Selects the operation mode for the remote control. (PP. 69-75) DVD (Digital Versatile AUX Mode Selection Disc) Mode Selection for for Remote Control Remote Control Receiver / Amplifi er Mode VCR Mode Selection for Selection for Remote Control Remote Control Digital Broadcasting Satellite for TV Mo
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Getting Start ed Location of Controls ASPECT button Changes the way the image is displayed. (P. 32) TV/VIDEO button Toggles between TV and VIDEO inputs. (P. 35) SAP button Changes the audio mode. (P. 37) Light button Lights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) fl ashes. Changes to the Display menu next channel up. Press the ACTION button to display Menu screen. Reduces Increase volume. volume. The screen below is displayed for 5 seconds. Changes to the (P. 31) next c
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Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the projection display < FRONT > POWER button/ POWER indicator (P. 23) Volume up(+) / down(–) buttons (P. 30) Channel up / down buttons (P. 31) A A Using your fi nger, Open slide Slot Cover in direction of arrow to open. LAMP indicator Slot Cover This indicator lights up when there is a malfunction with the lamp unit. (P. 76) TEMP indicator PC CARD slot This indicator lights up when there is an abnormal tem per a ture in the unit. (P. 76)
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Getting Start ed Location of Controls < REAR > < SIDE > Ve nt Vent D igital Input terminal R GB Input 1 terminal (P. 20) (PP. 18-19) VHF /UHF RGB Input 2 terminal terminal (PP. 18-19) (PP. 12-14) Input 3 termi nals Component signal input 1-4 termi nals Input 1, 2 termi nals (P. 15) (P. 16) (P. 15) A V out terminals (P. 17) Note: Make sure the vents are not blocked. (This could cause damage.) 11
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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 Installation Cable Connection Use this config uration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. CABLE BOX TERMINAL ON THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Or In from cable Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the VHF/UHF terminal on the back of the projection display. In from cable Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. C
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Installation C onnecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Termi nal (VCR) Use this confi guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR. Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box or antenna/cable system to the Antenna input terminal on the back of the VCR. VCR Or In from cable ↑ TO VCR ↑ TO VCR TERMINAL ON Incoming Cable THE BACK OF from Antenna or THE CABLE BOX Cable TV System CABLE BOX Note: When the RF coaxial cable is conne
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Getting Start ed Installation How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Termi nals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment (S-VHS VCR) S-VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (P. 11) (VHS VCR) VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. Notes: • Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. • Input 3 is located on the side of the unit. • Select the desired VIDEO input position by pre
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Installation How to connect the C OMPONENT VIDEO Input Ter mi nals 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. DVD Player COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO Notes: • Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-4 Terminals. • Select t
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Getting Start ed Installation How to connect the AV Out Terminals The “AV Out” Terminals output the same signals as the main picture on the projection display screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programs or signals from INPUT 1, 2, 3 terminals. Recording Equipment (S-VHS VCR) S-VIDEO Or VIDEO AUDIO Stereo System (A Stereo Amplifi er and Speakers) AUDIO Notes: • Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video recorder, as this could cause incorrect operation.
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Installation How to connect the RGB IN Terminals Connecting a PC to RGB IN COMPUTER RGB OUT AUDIO OUT Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. PC audio cable (M3 stereo mini pin) Conversion adapter (If necessary) R GB cable (D-SUB 15P) RGB IN Terminal (D-SUB 15P) Pin Layouts Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 1R 9NC 5 4 3 2 1 10 Ground 2G 10 9 8 7 6 11 NC 3B 15 14 13 12 11 12 NC 4NC 13 HD/CSYNC 5NC Connection port view 6 Ground for R 14 VD 7 Ground for G 1
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Getting Start ed Installation Connecting a DTV Decoder to RGB IN DTV Decoder M3 stereo mini pin RGBOUT AUDIOOUT Audio cable RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) Notes: • Select the desired RGB input position by pressing the PC/MENU or TV/VIDEO button. (P. 35) • Similar connections are available at the RGB IN 1, 2 Terminals. 19
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Installation How to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminal The video signal is digitally input to the projection display for superior picture quality enjoyment. Connecting a DTV Decoder to DIGITAL IN DTV Decoder AUDIO OUT AUDIO D V I c a b l e By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definit ion picture source to the DIGITAL IN terminal of this projection display, high-defi nition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This terminal is for use in the futu
