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1. The Power Indicator LED ACTION Off Power OFF Red blinking Green Power OFF Now cooling Power ON Green blinking Power ON Preparing to light lamp If the POWER button is accidentally turned off during use after power is turned back on it may take a short period before the lamp automatically comes on This unit consumes approx 0 4 W in OFF condition when plugged into an AC outlet Press POWER on Projection Display or Remote Control to turn power on The Power Indicator blinks Green for about 10 seconds and then turns solid Green Picture display may be delayed when the unit has not been used for a long time or ambient temperature is low The fan rotating sound may be increased in high temperature condition Press POWER on Projection Display or Remote Control to turn power off Power shuts off after a Black Screen is displayed for about 3 minutes If the POWER button is pressed during the Black Screen display Power is turned back on The Power Indicator blinks Red for about 3 minutes and then LED turns off Auto shut off If No signal shut off has been selected Set the TV will automatically turn off if NO SIGNAL is present for more than 10 minutes p 54 55 e If No action shut off has been selected Set the TV will automatically turn off if no key has been pressed for more than 3 hours
2. Cable TV Power Cord Connect after all the other connections To use COMPONENT terminals Cable Box For Digital Cable To use COMPOSITE terminals To use S VIDEO terminals GU ug If no Cable Box Set the TV channel to CH3 CH4 or select the appropriate input For additional assistance visit us at www panasonic com www panasonic ca 13 14 Installation continued Example 2 Projection Display DVD Recorder or HF Antenna A CAUTION When using Nut type RF coaxial cable tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminal Back of the unit AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Cord Antenna terminal 4 VHF UHF Cable In o6 Pe I lemme mmm mmm nwwnnnn a L To use OUTPUT terminals p 21 22 To use COMPOSITE terminals next page To use S VIDEO terminals next page Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record playback VHF UHF Antenna To use HDMI terminals next page To use COMPONENT terminals next page ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR with TV tuner B To use HDMI termina
3. Open Door Press position and slide Door open as shown by arrow Close Door Press position and slide Door closed as shown by arrow l O ER ER HDMI avin SDCARD D DEO 6 INPUT3 VIDEO L AUDIO R QGWJlell HDMI Input Connect from other Terminal 3 component HDMI 3 2 SD CARD Slot Insert SD Card 3 TV VIDEO Changes Input source 4 VOL Press to adjust TV sound 5 CH va Press to change channels Video Input Connect from other Connector 3 component Video 3 Audio Input Connect from other Connector 3 component Video 3 HDMI 3 Buttons listed above operate the same as Remote Control buttons of the same name Rear View Model PT 56LCX70 unit shown Input terminal for an VHF UHF Cable In antenna or cable box signal HDMI Input Terminal 1 Audio 1 Connect from other component HDMI 1 S Video Video Input Connector 1 Connect from other component Video 1 Video Input Connector 2 Connect from other component Video 2
4. 4 Press lt P gt to select Custom All Locks all channels Off Unlocks all channels Channel lock Mode hl Custom a 5 Press A V to select Channel 1 7 6 Press lt P gt to select the desired Block channel Channel lock Channel 1 EELSEN Locks Channel 3 Channel 4 and external inputs Procedure 1 Press A V to select Game 2 Press lt P gt to select On or Off On Locks Off Unlocks Block program This television incorporates V Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the rating category There are four 4 Content Advisory Categories MPAA Motion Picture Association of America U S TV Program Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings These categories are used as guidelines for blocking programs The default mode for the Lock category is the Unlocked state Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Program 2 Press OK to display the Program lock menu 3 Press A V to select Mode 4 Press lt P gt to select On Program lock 5 Press A V to select MPAA U S TV C E L R or C F L R 6 Press OK to display the program lock menu MPAA for U S movie ratings U S TV for U S TV program ratings C E L R for Canadian English ratings C F L R for Canadian French ratings Program lock 7 Press A V 4 to highlight the desired rating le
5. HDMI Input Audio Terminal 1 Video 1 Connect from other component HDMI 1 HDMI Input Audio Connect from other PCIN AUDIO IN HD LA E EH A 2 LI K DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 v Audio Input Connect from other Connector 1 component Video 1 HDMI Input Connect from other Terminal 2 AU 2 component HDMI 2 12 Audio Input Connect from other Connector 2 component Video 2 13 Audio Out Output audio signal Connector Analog Component Video Input Connector 1 Connect from other component Component 1 Terminal 2 Video 2 component HDMI 2 Video Out Connector Output video signal Audio Input Connector 1 Connect from other component Component 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Output audio signal Digital PC RGB Input Component Video Input Connector 2 Connect from other component Component 2 Connector Connect from PC PC Audio Input Connector Connect from PC PC Make sure the vents are not blocked This could cause damage Indication on the back panel may change without notice Audio Input Connector 2 Connect from other component Component 2 Ke 3 im i o e e o 11 12 Installati
6. 8H 9 PO displayed 0 Panasonic If SKIP is set as the Input Label setting the mode will not be i changed p 50 Rapid Tuning Switches between the current and last channel or input Selecting Input Mode moas Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 c 9 jd c pm o Q le 9 o aa Procedure Procedure 1 Press TV VIDEO to display the Input select 1 Press R TUNE to switch to previously viewed menu channel or input modes 2 Press corresponding NUMBER keys to select the input of your choice Or press A V to select the input of your choice then press When Photo viewer p 46 is used Rapid Tuning is not OK available If during selection no action is taken for several seconds the Input selection menu is exited and the current input is Using the CH VOL Button automatically selected E Select desired channel Press CH v or NUMBER keys Ej put select m Adjust to desired volume level Press VOL or VOL The channel number and volume level are stored even after the unit is turned off Power consumption can be reduced if the volume level is lowered EILEEN El Componenti Kl Component2 Eo Pome B ams M E oo EKJv o 3 EB Video Meo 29 30 Projection Display operation continued Channel and Program Tuning Channel and Program tuning in digital televisi
7. Any combination ofL S V Mature audiences only This program may contain mature themes profane language graphic violence and explicit sexual content Fantasy Cartoon Violence Violence Sex Offensive Language Dialogue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content General programming suitable for all audiences Parental Guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens 18 years old Programming restricted to adults Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS Change password CHART Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Change password General Programming intended for audience of all 2 Press OK to display the Input Password ages Contains no violence or the violence content is Screen minimal or is depicted appropriately Lock
8. Automatic program setting Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory Procedure 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen 2 Press A Y to select Setup icon 3 Press OK to display the Setup menu amp Setup 4 Press A Y to select Program channel 5 Press OK to display the Program channel menu All Program channel 6 Press A V to select ANT in 7 Press lt P to select Antenna or Cable Program channel ANT in hi Cable 4 8 Press A Y to select Auto 9 Press OK to display the Auto program menu Program channel 10 Press A Y to select All channels Analog only or Digital only 11 Press OK to start scan Auto program Digital only Auto program Scanning digital channel Progress 12 After Auto program is complete the unit will return to Manual program mode To place the channels that were located by auto scan in memory move the cursor to Apply and press OK p 27 28 If OK is not pressed after selecting APPLY the channels will not be memorized Some channels with very weak signals may be locked into memory If desired these channels can be deleted manually using the Manual program setting p 27 28 Auto program must be done when you select the input signal for the first time or whenever you change the antenna configuration Manual program setting Use this procedure when changing setting of r
9. Press CH v or RECALL except when the MENU screen is displayed to display current unit status information Procedure 1 Press CH v to minimize the displayed channel banner It will display the channel number and the station identification if available Channel Number 15 2 Mora Station Identifier Procedure 1 Press RECALL to maximize the displayed channel banner Channel Program and Station identifier Program title Andrew s cooking show ABC HD ccsap TV G 1080i Standard 4 3 30 Closed Caption Rating Level Picture mode Time remaining in Sleep Timer 15 2 SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect ratio Audio Mute Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound Press again to restore the previous sound level Procedure 1 Press MUTE to mute the sound Press again to reactivate sound Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed The audio output from AV OUT is not muted Display the SUB MENU 5 Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages 1 3 2 3 3 3 or exit Pressing This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions lt gt also changes the page Procedure Set favorite 1 3 1 Press SUB MENU to display the Setup SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode lt gt Favorite Feature 6 Press A Y to highlight a position on the e fe e o o Is This feature lets you add channels to or delete cha
10. This Projection Display supports HDAVI Control 2 function AUDIO L R 0 5 Vrms RCA Pin Jack Type x 2 Card slot SD CARD slot x 1 Output signals AV OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 0 Vp p 75 Q RCA Pin Jack 0 5 Vrms RCA Pin Jack x 2 Dimensions WxHxD 1 192 mm W x 836 mm H x 418 mm D 46 9 W x 32 9 H x 16 5 D 1322 mm W x 923 mm H x 451 mm D 52 W x 36 3 H x 17 8 D 1 432 mm W x 996 mm H x 483 mm D 56 4 W x 39 2 H x 19 D Weight Mass 27 kg 59 5 Ibs Net 32 kg 70 5 lbs Net 34 kg 74 9 Ibs Net Operating conditions Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate Temperature 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 non condensing 60 Customer Services Directory for U S A Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at i http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books
11. BBE ViVA HD3D High Definition 3D Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi Fi sound The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width depth and height of sound image are expanded by BBE s proprietary 3D sound process BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV programs including news music dramas movies sports and electronic games BBE VIVA 3D BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism BBE is not available when BBE VIVA 3D is set to On Enhances audio response when listening to stereo Surround Surround is not available when BBE VIVA 3D is set to On Switches to Off when using external speakers Al sound Surround and Audio leveler do not work if Off is selected Speaker output Perform input switching of analog audio input and digital audio input when using the HDMI terminal Auto Automatically performs digital analog input switching according to the input HDMI 1 in signal type HDMI 2 in Digital Forces use of digital audio input signal HDMI 3 in transmitted via the HDMI terminal Analog Forces use of analog audio input signal transmitted via separate RCA terminals This item can be selected when viewing a signal from a HDMI The audio leveler monitors the difference in audio levels between input signals from external equipment and minimi
12. On using the Setup Menu p 52 53 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of this unit the system switches to 2CH audio p 52 53 When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI you can enjoy higher sound quality HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting this Projection Display and the devices 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 connector using an HDMI compliant fully wired cable HDMI is the world s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non compression standard If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal Audio settings can be made on the HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in menu screen p 39 Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI compliant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Use with a PC is not assumed
13. SUB MENU Press to display the Sub Menu FUNCTION Press to use for various functions CH v Press to change channels ASPECT Changes display aspect ratio FAVORITE Press to operate the Favorite channel list function NUMBER Press numeric keypad to select any channel or to make alpha numeric entries in menus R TUNE Press to switch to previously viewed channel or input modes In analog mode press to access audio modes Stereo SAP or Mono In digital mode press to access next audio track Press to display EZ Sync menu SELECTA Y 4 Press to exit menus Controls navigation around on screen menu OK Press to select menu and sub menu items RETURN Press to return one step backward in menus VOL Press to adjust TV sound MUTE RECALL Press to mute sound Press to display or delete Channel banner PROG Press after entering a digital channel to enter a sub channel To c3 im i id o e o 10 Location of Controls continued Controls and Terminals on the Projection Display POWER Press to turn ON and OFF button p 24 56 57 POWER Lights up green when power indicator is ON p 24 56 57 Lights up or flashes when the lamp unit is malfunctioning Remote Control p 24 56 Sensor LAMP indicator
14. When using EZ Sync HDAVI Control TV with the device connected set EZ Sync first to Off and then On using the Setup Menu p 52 53 oO I E t ao o e o Before Using continued To ensure continued excellent performance from this product periodic cleaning is recommended Projection Display The unit contains many plastic parts For this reason DO NOT use benzine thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances DO NOT allow the unit to come into contact for extended periods with rubber or vinyl products Remove dirt and soiling by wiping with a light cloth Even if the unit is heavily soiled do not apply cleaner directly to the unit Soak a cloth in a solution of neutral cleanser diluted with water Then wring out the cloth wipe the unit clean and finish by wiping with a dry cloth Do not use any type of cleansers on the picture screen Picture Screen Dust will accumulate on the picture screen Please wipe with a soft cloth from time to time If you use a chemically treated cloth please be careful to follow the instructions that come with the cloth Location of Controls Remote Control Panasonic TV POWER Press to turn ON and OFF MENU Press to display Main Menu TV VIDEO Changes Input source
15. warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor CATEGORY PARTS LABOR SERVICE LIFI HDTV One 1 Year TV Original LIFI lamp unit 5 years Pc m ame ar ID SIR During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in your product or arrange for in home service during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry in or In Home Service For In Home or Carry In Service in the United States call 1 888 VIEW PTV 1 888 843 9788 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product
16. AV amp When using an EZ Sync audio video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder use a daisy chain connection as shown below B o B o CD C HDMI AV IN W a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT control functions p 52 54 m Connecting this unit to the DIGA RAM theater Player theater or HD Camcorder For DIGA Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater Connect with the HDMI and audio cables If audio cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system For HD Camcorder Connect with HDMI cable HDMI 3 is recommended when connecting to a Camcorder via HDMI fe fe Or CD n x 4 T IHDMI AV IN HF il AV IN dii HDMI HDMI HDMI AUDIO HDMI HDMI AV OUT AV OUT U U AV IN J IN AV OUT U AV OUT F u Or Panasonic AV amp DIGA Panasonic RAM theater DIGA Panasonic HD Panasonic DVD Panasonic Player theater Panasonic DVD Camcorder Recorder Recorder One AV amp and one DIGA recorder can be operated with this unit Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA recorder B Setting this unit after connections After making connections as shown above set EZ Sync under EZ Sync setting first to Off and then
17. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen f the connected device has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 This HDMI connector is type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection e A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive analog signals The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p Match the output setting of the digital device For details of the applicable HDMI signals see below HDMI is the first all digital consumer electronics A V interface that supports several uncompressed standards enhanced and high definition video formats as well as all existing multichannel audio formats One jack supports both video and audio information The HDMI HDCP input can be connected to an EIA CEA 861 861D compliant consumer electronic device such as a Set Top Box or DVD player equipped with a HDMI output connection By inputting a High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP high definition picture source to the HDMI terminal of this unit high definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form The HDMI input terminal is not intended to be used with personal computers This unit is compatible with 1080p 1080i 720p 480p and 480
18. During PC input the mode switches between 4 3 and FULL only _ 43 FULL H FILL ZOOM When input mode is CARD the aspect is set to 4 3 and cannot be changed If the mode selected does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal the original picture quality may be affected If using this Projection Display in places such as cafes or hotels with the aim of displaying programs for a commercial purpose or for public presentation please note that by using the aspect ratio 16 9 selection function to change the aspect ratio you may be infringing on the rights of the original copyright owner of that program under copyright protection laws If a 4 3 picture is projected in wide screen distortion may occur around the edges so that part of the picture may no longer be visible We recommend viewing in 4 3 mode so you can enjoy the picture as it was intended to be seen Explanation JUST mode will display a 4 3 picture at maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the center of the screen so that elongation is only apparent at the left and right edges of the screen The size of the picture will depend on the original signal 4 3 mode displays a 4 3 picture at the standard 4 3 size ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture FULL mode displays the picture at maximum size but with a slightly elonga
19. Trade Name Panasonic Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America Address One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone number 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CANADIAN NOTICE 1 Cable Compatible Television Apparatus 2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Table of Contents To Start Use Now Enjoy More Other Information A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Betore USI cci ees ctc or Ret com dt aote oh rnt eere ens 6 Vocation of Gontrols e ae ae diete n ree Dod sans EE 9 l stallatio Mec 12 Recommended AV Connections eere 21 POWOL ON OEE 5 iter iter ree reet iim diee Een rns 24 T ning channels 55er tore cere een eren ns do derer tereace 26 Projection Display Operation eese 29 ASPECT C ONOS aea conico etre io ISSUE 33 EZ Sync FealUfb 5ieci ee crastina EIE en cH RSS SEXE EE ERR NNAS 34 Picture Adjustments ic ect cereo ec cores osea ce cordes 35 Audio Adjustmentls cree a aeea Dra Eck a d ahy Seana aaiae 38 Sleep Mimer Fealutre
20. 1 GB requiring mini SD Card adapter Remove the Card carefully to prevent it from popping out of the slot too fast Insert the Card With the SD logo facing upward insert the Card horizontally into the SD Card Slot The card is secured when you hear a click Front Card Slot p 10 Hom Av IN SD Remove the Card Gently press in on the Card and release slowly Pull the Card from the slot Front Card Slot p 10 Hom Av iN SDC D D Press in lightly on SD Card then release Card Warning Messages If there is a problem with the card or card data the following messages will appear m SD Card warning messages Message Description Is memory card in The card is not inserted The card has no data or this type of data is not supported The file is broken or unreadable This Projection Display does not support the format m GalleryPlayer warning messages p 48 Message No file Cannot read file Description There is a problem with the unit decoder If this message appears please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance Refer to page 60 Customer Services Directory for U S A page 61 or 62 Limited Warranty for U S A or for Canada There is a problem with the data Check the data on the SD card Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data Ca
21. 17 To use COMPONENT terminals or To use S VIDEO terminals If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable p 22 18 Example 5 Connecting PC Projection Display PC Back of the unit AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Cord Pin No Conversion adapter If necessary ME 4 zl gt RGB cable D SUB 15P Not included q PC audio cable M3 stereo mini pin 2 9 9 To cD id i s id o e cc o MONITOR AUDIO OUT Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer Signal name Signal name R NC G Ground 2 3 B Connection port view 11 NC NC Not connected Some PC models cannot be connected to the set A conversion adapter is required to use the RGB cable D SUB 15P Not included to connect a Macintosh computer to the set There is no need to use an adapter for computers with PC AT compatible D SUB 15P terminal The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range Selec
22. 2 function Connections to some Panasonic equipment DVD Recorder DIGA HD Camcorder RAM theater Player theater Amplifier etc with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically The equipment with HDAVI Control function enables the following operations Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link and Speaker control p 53 54 In addition the equipment with HDAVI Control 2 function enables the following operation EZ Sync Control only with this Projection Display s remote control for HDAVI Control 2 p 54 EZ Sync HDAVI Control based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch this Projection Display on Select the input mode to HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 p 29 and make sure that an image is displayed correctly This function needs an HDMI compliant fully wired cable Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable Recommended part number RP CDHG15 1 5 m RP CDHG30 3 0 m RP CDHG50 5 0 m HDMI connections to some Pana
23. 8 General Not recommended for young children Programming intended for a broad audience but Cia Ofi contains light or occasional violence Adult supervision recommended Pregram J Off Programming may not be suitable for children under 13ans the age of 13 Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them 3 Press the NUMBER keys to change a 4 digit Adult supervision strongly suggested password to enter the Lock menu Programming may not be suitable for children under Enter a 4 digit password 16 ans the age of 16 Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence Change password Enter password Change password Programming restricted to adults Contains constant 18ans violence or scenes of extreme violence Customer Caution The V Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking NR programs non rated not applicable and none as per FCC Rules Section15 120 e 2 If the option of blocking NR programs is chosen unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming Emergency Bulletins Such as EAS messages weather warnings and others e Locally originated programming News Political e Public Service Announcements Religious Sports Weather Confirm password Change password Succeeded Blocking Messages Use
24. Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect this Projection Display to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions and the specifications for each piece of equipment p 59 For additional assistance please visit our website at www panasonic com www panasonic ca Back of the unit Front of the unit Cable TV I P B AC 120 V Cable Box 60 Hz Power Cord Connect after all the other connections oO 3 id im i id o e e o V SD Card Slot l l I l I 1 i L i m r 9o 6 Hom avin SDCARD D TVVDEO VOL V CH iura Vi EO L AUDIO A VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO if Or L les aa ami as us an dd Clim B To listen to the TV B To watch DVDs BHTowatchPC m To watch camcorder through speakers DVD Player Set Top Box images Amplifier Camcorder VCR DVD Player The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Monitor out p 50 cannot be output from OUTPUT terminals However audio output can
25. On the screen will also disappear After 5 seconds turn Power On and operate unit normally If the steps above do not restore normal operation disconnect then reconnect the AC plug and turn the power On Power turns off while another indicator is flashing The power turns OFF e Please consult your nearest dealer Remote Control does not function Are the batteries dead or inserted incorrectly Is the Remote Control sensor in direct fluorescent lamp light or other strong sources of light Image shakes Is the antenna or antenna cable old broken or shorted out Image is not clear blurring vertical lines Is the antenna cable connected properly A sudden temperature change may have caused condensation in the internal optics which results in blurring or vertical lines Please wait until room temperature is normal and constant before turning power ON These symptoms will clear up as time passes Depending on the connected device a 1080i input signal may cause the picture to flicker If the connected device has a format selection switch set the format to 720p Color patches or no color When using a VCR and selecting channels on the TV is the TV VIDEO mode for the VCR set to TV Image appears doubled or tripled Is the antenna facing the right direction Is the antenna receiving any signals reflected off of mountains or buildings Images disappear at the top and bottom o
26. be obtained from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To prevent howling and image oscillation set the Monitor out setting when connecting the VCR with loop connection p 50 When equipment STB DVD etc is connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals only audio signals can be obtained From the output terminals no video signals can be passed When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the OUTPUT terminals 21 22 Recommended AV Connections continued EZ Sync Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA DVD recorder RAM theater or Player theater system Refer to pages 52 54 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information Optional HDMI and or optical cables are not provided If the connection or settings of equipment compatible with HDAVI control has been changed switch the power of this unit Off then On again while the power of all equipment is On so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment and check that DIGA RAM theater and Player theater playback operate HDMI 1 is recommended When connecting to HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 set the input mode to HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 p 29 initially before connecting to HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 After connection confirm the HDMI m Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and
27. damage card or unit Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card may be damaged 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 unit Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data m Data Format for Card Browsing Photo Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF and EXIF standards Baseline JPEG Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Max number of files 9 999 Image resolution 160 x 120 to 10 000 000 DCF Design rule for camera file system A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association s standard EXIF Exchangeable Image File Format Some parts of an image may not be displayed or the image may be displayed on a smaller scale depending on the size of the image Only JPEG images can be displayed on this unit A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed Insert Remove the Card A CAUTION Do not remove the SD card while Accessing is being displayed on screen Otherwise data may be lost or corrupted Data format Compliant card type maximum capacity SDHC Card 4 GB SD Card 2 GB mini SD Card
28. determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines ENERGY STAR for energy efficiency This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PT 56LCX70 PT 61LCX70 PT 50LCX7 PT 56LCX7 PT 61LCX7 PT 50LCX7K PT 56LCX70 K and PT 61LCX70 K Illustrations in this manual show the PT 56LCX70 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference LSQT1204 B A 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 user The pictorial user that uninsulated that important literature representation of a hot voltage within the unit may concerning the operation surface within a triangle have sufficient magnitude and maintenance of this is intended to tell the to cause electric shock unit has been included user that parts inside the Therefore it is dangerous Therefore it should be read product are a risk of burns to make any kind of carefully in order to avoid to persons contact with any inside part any problems of this unit Note to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines fo
29. input field Caption detail 28 Press A V to select the character to input change Press lt b gt to move to the character to input change Press OK to enter your selection Press A V to select Apply 10 Press OK to enter the Caption m Edit Favorite 1 Press OK to display the Set favorite menu p 31 m Edit Add Setting of register delete in Program channel 1 Press OK to select Yes or No 12 Press RETURN to move cursor to Apply Manual program rit Add s El E 9 E a alm F 3 rd EI E EN E B iE IH BI El Li E g E m Yes Yes gt Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes E Selec g aD euan Prev page 5 Nest page 13 Press OK to enter your program Projection Display Operation Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 is displayed Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 is displayed Signal of source connected to HDMI IN 1 is displayed Signal of source connected to HDMI IN 2 is displayed Signal of source connected to HDMI IN 3 is displayed Signal of source connected to VIDEO INPUT 1 is displayed cil viggo f Signal of source connected to S VIDEO V Z INPUT is displayed FAVORITE RECALL MUTE Video 2 Signal of source connected to VIDEO INPUT CJC J 2 is displayed 1 2 13 Signal of source connected to VIDEO INPUT Video 3 3 is displayed 6 Signal of source connected to PC IN is
30. manual for the equipment m Available this Projection Display s remote control buttons Move the cursor Select Set Access RETURN Return to the previous menu MENU Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys R G B Y CQ9C3C3C3 are displayed If the ONE TOUCH PLAY key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system the following sequence of operations is performed automatically 1 Home Theater power switches On and playback begins 2 TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed 3 Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system Other Adjust Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Other adjust 2 Press OK to display the Other adjust menu Setup 2 2 Other adjust v 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press lt P gt to select Set or No Other adjust No signal shut off lt ul gt To conserve energy this Projection Display automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes Not in use when setting PC Photo viewer mode Lock or Digital channel No signal shut off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when this Projection Display is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No signal shut off The on screen display will flash 8 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to
31. the shut off No signal shut off To conserve energy this Projection Display automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key continues more than 3 hours No action Not in use when setting PC shut off No action shut off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when this Projection Display is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No action shut off The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off Display the TV set Version and Software License Procedure 1 Press A Y to select About 2 Press OK to display the About screen 3 Press A V to select Version or License 4 Press OK to display the Version or License screen About Version Setup is reset Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Reset 2 Press OK to display the password screen Setup 2 2 3 Enter your password by pressing the NUMBER keys to reset the Setup settings Password Enter password 4 The confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes and press OK Reset all settings to default Reset in progress Please refrain from any activity Do not turn off or unplug the TV Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup such as channel settings Use Reset with care POWER indicator flashes red After flashing stops unplug the unit then plug it b
32. ANDLE THE SD CARD A 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 A CAUTION 1 This Projection Display is intended to be used with the following TV stand model TY 50LC7 TY 56LC7 TY 61LC7 TY 50LC70 TY 56LC70 or TY 61LC70 for the PT 56LCX70 PT 61LCX70 PT 50LCX7 PT 56LCX7 PT 61LCX7 PT 50LCX7K PT 56LCX70 K or PT 61LCX70 K Use with other stands may result in the Projection Display becoming unstable possibly causing injury 2 This Projection Display should not be exposed to direct sunlight extreme temperatures or moisture as this can result in serious irreparable damage For U S A only 3 This Projection Display TV has an Electrodeless Discharge Lamp that contains mercury Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt Trademarks VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc USA SVGA is a trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks these trademarks have been fully respected Equipped with dbx TV Noise Reducti
33. Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries supplied 1 while pressing in on the catch open cover in direction of arrow 2 Install batteries in the battery compartment Battery polarity and must match the markings inside the compartment Two AA size 3 Press cover until it snaps shut y CAUTION Incorrect battery installation can cause the batteries to leak leading to personal injury and or damage to the Remote Control Observe the following precautions 1 Always replace batteries with a pair of new ones 2 Do not combine a new battery with an old one 3 Do not mix battery types example Zinc Carbon with Alkaline 4 Do not attempt to charge short circuit disassemble heat or burn used batteries 5 Battery replacement is necessary when the Remote Control acts sporadically or stops operating the Projection Display set Frequent Remote Control users choose long lasting Alkaline batteries as replacements Reset All Memory Functions Use when moving unit to a new location or when First Time Setup needs to be done over Press together the VOL button on the unit and MENU button on dd the Remote Control for more than 3 seconds Selfcheck Selfcheck in progress Please refrain from any activity Do not turn off or unplug the TV After the above message indication disappeared unplug the unit then plug it back in and turn power ON
34. Dark Dark VIDEO Light 480i 480p 720p 1080i 1080p Invalid for Digital channel Analog channel PC and Photo viewer c O p Q Q ilo o D O c gt 3 lt 37 Audio Adjustments Normal Bass Treble Balance Procedure 1 Press A V to select each item 2 Press lt P to adjust each item Normal Item Explanations Reset Bass Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings Normal Bass Increase or decrease the bass response Treble Increase or decrease the treble response Balance Emphasize the left right speaker volume ries Other Adj ust Other detailed audio adjustments can be made Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Other adjust Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen 2 Press OK to display the Other adjust menu Press to select Audio icon Press to display the Audio menu 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press lt P to adjust each item 4 Audio While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU Other adjust will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu E Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu Audio leveler 38 Depending on the signal being input some menu items may or may not be adjustable and some functions may or may not be available Mem Explanations Equalize overall volume levels across all channels
35. Panasonic LIFI HDTV Operating Instructions Models No PT 56LCX70 PT 61LCX70 PT 50LCX7 PT 56LCX7 PT 61LCX7 PT 50LCX7K PT 56LCX70 K PT 61LCX70 K T DOLBY a D 7 Vi GDM popoe W J uskviv HDMI GalleryPlayere Three Important Reasons to Register Your Product Immediately For assistance please call 1 Protect Your New Investment 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 Register your new Projection Display for insurance purposes or contact us via the web at in case your new Projection Display is stolen http www panasonic com contactinfo Product safety notification Puerto Rico Registering your product can help us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the Consumer Product Safety Act For assistance please call 3 Improved Product Development 787 750 4300 Help us continue to design products that meet your needs or visit us at www panasonic com Register online at www panasonic com register Canada For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca The presence of the DTV certification mark indicates that this product will successfully receive digital television transmissions that conform to any and all of the g neri video formats described in the ATSC Digital Television Standard DIGITAL TELEVISION AN As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic Corporation of North America has
36. a password that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place Do not forget your password If you have forgotten it please contact service center Various Blocking messages are displayed on screen depending upon the type of blocking you have selected in the Lock menu Entering the password will override the block condition However the ratings selection will be retained Message Possible cause Game The TV VIDEO button was pressed when the Game locked lock had been selected c O p Q Q ilo o c gt lt Channel Tuned to the designated channel when the Channel Locked lock had been selected Tuned to CH 3 or CH 4 when the Game lock had been selected Lock all is selected All locked Program Received program that exceeds the Block Program locked rating level 45 46 Viewing from SD Card Still image data JPEG made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card A WARNING As with any small objects SD cards can be swallowed by young children Do not allow children to handle the SD card A CAUTION 1 Always insert card in the correct direction Failure to do so may result in damage to the card and this unit 2 The SD Card is precision devices Do not subject them to excessive pressure or strong impacts Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data this can
37. ach item Picture menu p 35 Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card GalleryPlayer provides pre loaded SD cards with copy protected imagery and images for download to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television Visit www GalleryPlayer com lt http Awww galleryplayer com gt for more info GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer Inc Setup Features Panasonic TV Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press to select Setup icon Press to display the Setup menu amp Setup While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu B Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu You may choose the way in which channels are selected with A V Procedure 1 Press A V to select Surf mode 2 Press lt P gt to select Favorite or All e Favorite lt b only displays programs on the Favorite CH list All lt gt selects all channels memorized with Auto Program Setup Surf mode Signal Meter Allows you to confirm the signal strength of a desired channel Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Program channel 2 Press OK to display the Program channel menu If Lock p 41 has been set y
38. ack in and turn power ON When using EZ Sync HDAVI Control TV with the device connected set EZ Sync first to Off and then On using the Setup Menu p 52 53 c O p Q Q ilo o c gt 3 lt 55 Warning Indicators Indicator lights on the front of the unit alert you to the unit s internal condition p 10 If the Power or LAMP indicators flash turn unit off and follow the directions below Indicator Symptom Problem Possible Solution POWER Indicator Flashes orange 1 time Power shuts off Malfunction 1 Flashes orange 2 times Power shuts off Malfunction 2 Flashes orange 3 times Power shuts off Malfunction 3 Flashes orange 4 times Power shuts off Malfunction 4 Flashes orange 6 times Power shuts off Malfunction 5 Flashes orange 7 times Power shuts off Malfunction 6 Flashes orange 9 times Flashes orange 10 times Power shuts off Power shuts off Malfunction 7 Malfunction 8 Disconnect the AC plug and wait for about 5 seconds Reconnect the AC plug then turn unit power on If error persists contact service center LAMP Indicator Flashes red 2 times Power shuts off Malfunction 9 Flashes red 3 times Power shuts off Internal overheat error Flashes red 4 times Power shuts off Internal overheat error Flashes red 5
39. allation continued Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiver Projection Display Satellite DVD Recorder Receiver or VHF UHF Antenna A CAUTION When using Nut type RF coaxial cable tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminal Back of the unit VHF UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Y Power Cord An inal tenna termina To use HDMI terminals O a e ex p 15 t To use COMPONENT terminals p 15 To use COMPOSITE terminals p 15 To use S VIDEO terminals p 15 oo ANT OUT ANTIN DVD Recorder or VCR a DTV Satellite Receiver with TV tuner or DTV Cable Receiver Connect in the same way as on page 15 16 To connect DVD recorder and satellite receiver To connect VCR and satellite receiver m To use HDMI terminals E 2000 O DVD Recorder Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound m To use COMPONENT terminals E 000 Q DVD Recorder COMPONENT Ps VIDEO IN Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Getting Started white white AUDIO OUT Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Ps COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Satellite Re
40. be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty also does not cover damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states
41. ceiver may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals see below m To use COMPOSITE terminals yellow COMPOSITE L IN white red B To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video or Video cable COMPOSITE Satellite Receiver or one Cable Receiver S VIDEO OUT Satellite Receiver or Cable Receiver Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals 17 Installation continued Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder Home Theater Projection Display DVD Recorder Back of the unit AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Cord a DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Home theater DIGITAL AUDIO IN When listening to TV audio Home theater HDMI AV OUT ATSC only It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable p 52 HDMI HDMI AV OUT DIGITAL AUDIO IN DVD Recorder Home Theater AV amp When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal refer to page
42. do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 62 Limited Warranty for Canada Panasonic Canada Inc PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Parts LCD Rear Projection TV In home Service TV One 1 year Original LIFITM lamp unit 5 years In home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not design
43. ealer or electronics store Before you purchase any cables be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components require Also determine the length of cable you ll need Safety Precaution Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit from falling over A WARNING The unit may tip or fall if not situated on a stable surface if pushed or during an earthquake Use a strong rope or chain not included to fasten the Projection Display firmly to a strong wall support Installation Dimensions Diagram A CAUTION Keep the unit at least 100 mm 4 away from the wall to provide proper ventilation because warm air is discharged Blocking the ventilation opening of the cooling fan may damage the unit Accessories 1 Remote Control N2QAYB000103 2 Batteries 2 AA Viewing position To optimize your viewing comfort please follow the viewing guidelines shown in the diagrams below If viewing for an extended period of time sit as far back from the screen as possible Top view At least 1 8 m PT 50LCX7 PT 50LCX7K 2 0 m PT 56LCX70 PT 56LCX7 PT 56LCX70 K 2 2 m PT 61LCX70 PT 61LCX7 PT 61LCX70 K lt Side view gt At least 1 8 m PT 50LCX7 PT 50LCX7K 2 0 m PT 56LCX70 PT 56LCX7 PT 56LCX70 K 2 2 m PT 61LCX70 PT 61LCX7 PT 61LCX70 K Remote Control
44. eceiving channels or changing the channel display Also use to add or delete channels from channel list manually Procedure 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press A Y to select Setup icon Press OK to display the Setup menu C N 4 Press A Y to select Program channel 5 Press OK to display the Program channel menu If Lock p 41 has been set you must enter your password to display the Program channel menu A Program channel 6 Press A Y to select Manual 7 Press OK to enter the Manual program screen Program channel Manual c 9 jd c pm o Q le 9 o ea 27 Tuning channels continued 8 Press lt gt to select Edit 9 Press OK to enter the edit mode 10 Press A Y to select the desired preset channel line 11 Press lt P to select edit area Channel Caption Favorite Add m Edit Caption When a preset Caption has been entered 1 Press OK to display the Caption select menu 2 Press A V to select Caption 3 Press lt P gt to select Broadcast station Caption select Caption gt 4 Press A Y to select Apply 5 Press OK to enter the Caption When selecting a desired Caption manually 1 Press OK to display the Caption select menu 2 Press A Y to select Caption detail 3 Press OK to display the Caption detail menu 4 Press A Y to select Caption 5 Press OK to enter
45. ed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax st 905 238 2360 Email link Customer support on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www panasonic ca Link Servicentres locator under Customer support IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferab
46. ered to 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 10 i i hp a DES A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED A WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO H
47. f the screen When using 16 9 image software cinema vision size software etc there is no picture at the top and bottom of the screen During ZOOM modes the image is cut off at the top and bottom Some parts of the screen are always lit while others do not light up Some parts of the screen do not light up e Please adjust the V Size This is not a mulfunction This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction Fan is operating even though TV Power is OFF This is because the cooling fan is operating The fan will stop after about 3 minutes 24 Continued on next page 58 Troubleshooting continued Problem Possible solution Leaving stationary images such as still video images web pages or filler bars used for NORMAL aspect mode on screen for an extended period of time can leave ghost images on the screen This is a characteristic of the LCD panel and not a malfunction Try displaying constantly moving pictures which fill the entire screen or turn the power OFF for a while to return the screen to normal Pictures from equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly 12 14 18 21 22 Turn Off the TV unit and device then turn them On again Check the input signal from the equipment 29 No sound is produced s Sound Mute active 30 s the volume set to the mi
48. full size file preview See Next Page B Exit Photo viewer Press EXIT B Return to the previous screen Press RETURN Advanced Operation 47 48 Viewing from SD Card continued Single Play Mode Ls Displays one at a time Navigation Area Rotate 90 degrees counter clockwise The next image is displayed Rotate 90 degrees clockwise The previous image is displayed m Display hide Navigation area Press RECALL Procedure 1 Press R to start Slide Show in Photo viewer mode or Single Play mode For large image sizes the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set e To stop in mid cycle Press RETURN To stop a slide show Press OK m Slide Show Setting Procedure 1 Press MENU to display the JPEG menu JPEG menu Picture O O OOOO O O 2 Press A V to select JPEG setup 3 Press OK to display the JPEG setup menu JPEG setup Disp time h 5 id 4 Press A V to select each item 5 Press lt gt to set each item You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide mode Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off When MENU is pressed in Photo viewer mode or Single Play mode the JPEG menu is displayed Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Picture 2 Press OK to display the Picture menu JPEG menu JPEG setup 0 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press lt P gt to set e
49. ge based ratings can also have content based ratings denoted as D Dialog L Language S Sex and V Violence The table below shows the age based ratings selection Age Age Blocked based based Content Description Group Ratings Selections NR TVNB Viewable Not Rated See Customer Not Rated Blocked Caution on page 45 All children The themes and elements in this program e Viewable are specifically designed TV Y Blocked for a very young audience including children from ages T 2 6 t Ex FV Directed to older children Fantasy Themes and elements in TV Y7 Violence this program may include mild physical or comedic Viewable A violence or may frighten Blocked children under the age of 7 44 Age based Ratings Blocked Content Selections Description Guidance TV G Viewable Blocked General audience It contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations D L S V all selected Any combination of D L S V Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations D L S V all selected Any combination of D L S V Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes sexual content strong language and more intense violence L S V all selected
50. gress 40 El 9 After Auto program is complete the unit will return to Manual program mode To place the channels that were located by auto scan in memory move the cursor to Apply and press OK p 27 28 If OK is not pressed after selecting APPLY the channels will not be memorized 10 Press A Y to select Picture 11 Press OK to display the Picture menu p 35 First time setup Picture After Auto program is completed the unit tunes to the first channel found during Auto program If setup is incomplete check connection of Antenna Cable to the RF IN Terminal then try Auto program again p 26 27 Auto program must be done when you select the input signal for the first time or whenever you change the antenna configuration Depending on conditions Auto program may take a while c 9 jud c i o Q le 9 o aa 25 26 Tuning channels Panasonic TV Switching languages for display Allows you to select the language used for On Screen Displays Procedure 1 Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen 2 Press A V to select Setup icon 3 Press OK to display the Setup menu amp Setup 4 Press A Y to select Language 5 Press OK to display the Language menu Setup 1 2 hd 6 Press lt P gt to select English Espanol or Francais Language Language A English L2 7 Press RETURN to go to previous screen
51. i formats Select the output of the connected device to match that of the unit 1 HDMI HDCP High Definition Multimedia Interface High Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection EIA CEA 861 861D Profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection Mark Applicable input signal for Component Y Ps PR and HDMI Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz COMPONENT 15 75 15 73 60 59 94 31 50 31 47 60 59 94 45 00 44 96 60 59 94 33 75 33 72 60 59 94 67 50 67 43 60 59 94 Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display oO c3 im a id o e o 23 24 Power ON OFF Panasonic TV Turning the Power ON and OFF Always be sure to follow the procedure given below to turn the Projection Display power ON and OFF The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for approximately 3 minutes after the power is turned off During this time the POWER indicator will blink Red Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet and do not open the circuit breaker unless necessary while the cooling fan is still operating Do not disconnect the power cord from the power outlet while the power indicator blinks Red POWER button POWER indicator dL
52. ital setting menu Digital setting 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press lt P gt to select the setting Size Digital setting Size k Automatic a Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Normal Small Large Font Automatic Default Mono serif Prop serif Mono Prop Casual Cursive Small caps Style Automatic None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Foreground The color of the font Automatic Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Fore opacity The opacity of the font Automatic Transparent Translucent Solid Flashing Background The color of the text box Automatic Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Back opacity The opacity of the text box Automatic Transparent Translucent Solid Flashing Outline The outline of the text if selected under style Automatic Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Reset the CC settings Procedure 1 Press A Y to select CC reset 2 Press OK to reset Closed Caption settings On o CC reset EZ Sync HDAVI Control Simultaneously control all Panasonic HDAVI Control equipped components using one button on one remote Enjoy additional HDMI Inter Operability with Panasonic products which have HDAVI Control function This Projection Display supports HDAVI Control
53. l also be output in analog format If digital connected equipment is used for input CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV captions from each unit will overlap Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Analog 2 Press lt gt to select the setting For video related information that can be displayed up to 4 lines of script on the screen where it does not disturb the relevant parts of the picture Script can be in any language CC2 CC3 CC4 Other modes used for video related information Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen and displays program guide or any other information currently being transmitted CC1 T1 Other modes that display information and blank out a large portion of the picture of the TV screen The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Digital 2 Press lt gt to select the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 Al Primary O p Q Q ilo o O c gt lt 51 52 Setup Features continued Selecting digital broadcast service and viewing formats Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Digital setting 2 Press OK to display the Dig
54. ls oO c3 000 Q S HDMI AV IN DVD Recorder Blu ray Disc dp Player DTV STB etc E Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting c this Projection Display and the devices p e E m To use COMPONENT terminals o z o E COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT o VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO E lt D dt z N i H 1g F DVD Recorder Blu ray Disc O COMPONENT Player DTV STB etc VIDEO OUT lue L 9 red 000 DVD Recorder COMPOSITE o OUT inition S VIDEO x 000 Q OUT E DVD Recorder Standard Def AUDIO OUT The S Video input will override the composite video Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy signal when S Video cable is connected Connect greater picture quality than using Composite terminals either S Video or Video cable Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording When the copyright protection program is displayed do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor 15 Inst
55. ly in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 1080p 3 See ete 23 A480 Lice cet ence nti utet 23 D 23 Z20pis iui e INE 23 A ASPECT button sssss 9 33 Automatic program setting 26 Auto Shut olf icis 24 B Blocking Messages 45 Block program cse 43 C Card Warning Messages 46 Channel and Program Tuning 30 Channel Lock Block channel selection 42 Channel up down buttons 9 10 29 CIC ANING E canescens 8 Closed Caption CC 51 52 Component signal input 1 2 terminals 11 Connecting Antenna To watch TV 13 Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record playback 14 15 Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiver 16 17 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder ient 18 Connecting PC 19 20 D Display the SUB MENU 31 DIM uiuit RUIN ME 30 E EZ Syrie M iste gute stich icta ries 34 EZ Sync HDAVI Control 52 54 EZ Sync Connections 22 F Favorite Feature ssssss 31 First Time Setup ssusss 25 G Game LOCK eeeeeeee 43 H FAD Ml 23 29 39 HDMI in
56. nce pete teh Tene liege cce ei e heeci es 40 Pose dizi MR UCET 41 Viewing from SD Card eoreeeemieiee erre eere 46 Setup Fealtufesc eere a iere eds 49 Warning IndicaltoEs reote recon aeree r Enee EEEa TEE rese 56 Troubleshooting 5o E A e ies 57 ST O res senadisas x dEEE LE DI ER IRURE E CERE HERES SERRE 59 Customer Services Directory for U S A 60 Limited Warranty for US A e eeen raean ennen nananana anaana E 61 Limited Warranty for Canada 62 Index omen med Per Nee teur ee Nea 63 Getting Started Basic Operation c O LE Q Q o o D O c gt lt 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 Situate 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 internal component failure Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture Optional External Equipment The Video Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables For best performance video cables should utilize 75 Q coaxial shielded cables Cables are available from your d
57. nimum 29 e Is Speaker output set to Off 39 Change SAP settings 32 e Check HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in insettings when the equipment is connected via HDMI 39 If digital sound connection has problem select analog sound connection Specifications PT 56LCX70 PT 56LCX7 PT 50LCX7 PT 50LCX7K PT 56LCX70 K PT 61LCX70 PT 61LCX7 PT 61LCX70 K Power Source AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption Power ON Power OFF Approx 360 W Approx 0 4 W When cooling fan is stopped LCD panels 0 7 Poly silicon TFT LCD panel x 3 921 600 1 280 x 720 stripe pixels x 3 panels 16 9 Display 50 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 56 inch 16 9 aspect ratio 61 inch 16 9 aspect ratio Speaker 2 Speakers 20 W 10 W 10 W 10 THD Light Source LUXIM LIFI Electrodeless RF Lamp LFS4000 Channel Capability Digital Analog VHF UHF Cable 2 69 1 135 PC INPUT AV INPUT 1 3 RGB analog AUDIO 0 7 Vp p 75 Q D SUB 15P 0 5 Vrms M3 Stereo mini Pin Jack VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO L R 1 0 Vp p 75 Q RCA Pin Jack 0 5 Vrms RCA Pin Jack x 2 Y 1 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q Mini DIN 4 pin Input Terminals COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Y 1 0 Vp p with sync 75 Q Pin Jack Ps PR 0 35 Vp p 75 Q Pin Jack x 2 AUDIO L R 0 5 Vrms RCA Pin Jack x 2 HDMI 1 3 HDMI type A Connector
58. nnels list Then press OK to save the displayed from the Favorite channel list channel in that position You can also use the NUMBER keys 1 9 and 0 to select channel will be saved on that list number without pressing Procedure OK 1 Display the channel to be placed on the Set favorite Favorites list 2 Press SUB MENU to display the Setup SUB RN MENU gt X 1 B Setup SUB MENU o E E Setfavorte E ESSERE E Caption select NN g 33 EL E B To delete a favorite channel 3 Press A V to select Set favorite A saved channel can be removed from the list by x holding down OK while its position is highlighted or by 4 Press OK to display the Set favorite menu pressing the NUMBER keys Setup SUB MENU Set favorite c 9 jud pm o Q le 9 o aa 31 32 Projection Display operation continued Procedure 1 Press FAVORITE Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages 1 8 2 3 3 3 or exit Pressing lt gt also changes the page Favorite channels fele Doo e s N Press A VY or a NUMBER keys 1 9 and 0 to highlight a channel on the list Selecting a channel number from the list with the NUMBER keys will display the channel directly 3 Press OK to display the highlighted channel Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing Procedure 1 Press SAP to select the next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel A
59. nnot display image on SD card Panasonic TV Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press to select Memory card icon Press to display the Photo viewer D Memory card While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu B Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu Photo viewer Mode The screen below is displayed automatically while a card is inserted Photo viewer c Q Tol v Corse PR Information ae N 101 0365 101 0366 101 0367 101 0368 lo 101 0365 ES eu E 01 01 2007 gt Ee A os Ke Pixel EM i 101 0369 101 0370 101 0371 101 0372 u mE Pl y OK ae g 101 0373 101 0374 101 0375 101 0376 RETURN Slide show Total Total number of images Information Selected picture information is displayed No Image number or file name is displayed Date Date of recording is displayed Pixel Display resolution is displayed Depending on the JPEG format Info contents may not be displayed correctly Refer to page 46 Data format for SD card browsing for details Navigation Area m Single Play Mode Present status While reading the data Press the R button to Slide Show Mode B Slide Show Mode Present status While reading the data Press the G button to Single Play Mode Index Area Press to select file Press to display
60. nterference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PTV RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHICH WOULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT Ia The Class II insulation symbol square within a square indicates that this product has been evaluated and tested to comply with Class II insulation requirements Declaration of Conformity Models Number PT 56LCX70 PT 61LCX70 PT 50LCX7 PT 56LCX7 PT 61LCX7
61. on Connected Equipment Introduction Signal source m Watching TV VHF UHF Antenna NTSC National Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television Cable Box Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition cable service The connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable bd I z Ga D Cable Box Cable VHF UHF Antenna E cee back with DVD recorder or VC DVD Recorder This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video S VIDEO DVD Recorder m Watching Satellite You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to a high definition satellite service Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable aga ods Satellite Antenna Satellite Receiver m Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with HDMI connection Home theater and DVD Recorder HDMI c
62. on differs from conventional television With DTV many programs can exist within a single 6 MHz channel These channels behave as sub channels within a single channel When tuning to a digital channel the unit will also tune to a program and will indicate the channel and program in the on screen Channel Banner display In order to select channels properly Auto program must be performed p 26 27 Follow the procedure below to directly enter the channel number using the NUMBER keys Procedure 1 Press the NUMBER keys to enter the Channel number Press OK e The following is an example of tuning to channel 15 Direct Tuning Example Action Channel Banner Display Press 1 1 Press 5 15 Press OK 15 If during channel selection no action is taken for several seconds the Channel Banner is exited and the currently input channel is automatically selected Procedure 1 If tuning a digital channel and your channel contains more than one program press PROG and enter the program 1 2 3 etc using the NUMBER keys Press OK The following is an example of tuning to channel 15 1 Direct Tuning Example Action Channel Banner Display Press 1 1 Press 5 15 Press PROG 15 Press 1 15 1 Press OK 15 1 f during channel selection no action is taken for several seconds the Channel Banner is exited and the currently input channel is automatically selected Unit Status Display
63. on for true MTS reproduction dbx TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo separation and audio fidelity dbx is a registered trademark and is licensed by dbx Technology Licensing LIFI is a trademark of LUXIM Corporation HDMI the HDMI logo and Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc High Definition Multimedia BBE ViVA Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under one or more of Interface are trademarks or m the following US patents 5510752 5736897 BBE registered trademarks of HDMI B E and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Licensing LLC High Definition Sound Sound Inc S m Da DOLBY Manufactured under license from Dolby a SDHC Logo is a trademark DIGITAL Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories LI F a LIFI is a trademark of n GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are LUXIM Corporation trademarks of GalleryPlayer Inc GalleryPlayer m EZ Sync is a trademark of FAI ING i A HDAVI Control is a trademark of ET Secme nausa H D VI Control m Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd o Ltd Elan Licensed by Fergason under UPS5717422 License description To view the license information for software used in this product press MENU button and select Setup About License p 55 Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent afterimage to remain on
64. online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Service and Technology Company PSTC 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Indusirial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 Limited Warranty for U S A PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH PUERTO RICO INC AMERICA AVE 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic LIFI HDTV Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase
65. onnection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable 19859 Home Theater DVD Recorder m Enjoying large screen capabilities with PC connection You can enjoy playing computer games or making presentations on a large screen with the PC connection If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync HDAVI control 2 you can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder with this Projection Display s remote control EZ Sync on page 34 All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with this Projection Display For the details of the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment E Antenna terminal B Pin terminals T TAN red blue green green Firmly tighten by hand Match colors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly B S VIDEO terminal IF ey B HDMI terminal Insert firmly E PC terminal Insert firmly Insert firmly Example 1 Connecting Antenna To watch TV Projection Display VHF UHF Antenna o I id im s E o e G o A CAUTION When using Nut type RF coaxial cable tighten with fingers only Overtightening may damage terminal Back of the unit VHF UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz
66. ories MPAA Motion Picture Association of America TV Parental Guidelines Ratings Canadian English Language Ratings and Canadian French Language Ratings These categories are used as guidelines for blocking the programs The default mode for the Lock category is the Unlocked state In this state you can surf the various categories of the Lock menu After you have created a password you are prompted to enter it before you can make any changes in the Lock menu This Projection Display is designed to support the Downloadable U S Region Rating System when available Available only in U S A Enter Password A 4 digit password must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings B Create Password Panasonic Procedure TV 1 Press NUMBER keys to enter your password Create password Enter password Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Create password Press to select Lock icon Confirm password Create password Press to display the options in the Lock menu Succeeded 2 Upon entering the 4 digit password the Lock menu is displayed O p Q Q ilo o O c gt lt You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU Note will exit the menu screen Use a password that is easy to remember and record it in a B Return to previous level menu safe place Pre
67. ou must enter your password to display the Program channel menu A Program channel 3 Press A V to select Signal meter 4 Press OK to display the Signal meter menu Program channel Signal meter c O p Q Q ilo o O gt lt 49 50 Setup Features continued 5 Press lt P gt to select desired channel Signal meter Channel Mo 11i a Signal strength Current Peak level The signal meter works only for digital signals input via the antenna Input labels To label video input connections for on screen display Procedure 1 Press A Y to select External devices 2 Press OK to display the External devices menu External devices 3 Press A V to select Input labels 4 Press OK to display the Input labels menu External devices Input labels 5 Press A V to select each item 6 Press 4 to select the input label To skip the input select SKIP The input will be skipped when you press TV VIDEO Selectable input labels SKIP VCR DVD CABLE DBS PVR GAME AUX blank non label Input labels Comp 1 When connecting external equipment to this unit Stops output of the picture and sound signals at the AV OUT jacks for the input source selected in this menu to avoid signal loop Procedure 1 Press A V to select External devices 2 Press OK to display the External devices menu External devices 3 Pre
68. output Control theater speakers with this Projection Display s remote control This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected Procedure 1 Press EZ Sync to display the EZ Sync menu EZSUYNC DVD recorder TV c O p Q Q io o D O c gt go lt 53 54 Setup Features continued 2 Press A Y to select Speaker output 3 Press lt P gt to select TV m Home theater Adjustment for equipment or Home theater Speaker output 4 n 1 Press VOL for desired volume level Press MUTE to mute the sound The sound of TV is muted When the equipment is turned off active Selecting Home theater turns the TV speakers become equipment on automatically if it is in standby mode m TV The TV speakers are active In the EZ Sync menu you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly Continue using this Projection Di splay s remote control to operate the equipment pointing it at the Projection Display Procedure 1 Press EZ Sync to display the EZ Sync menu EZSUNC DVD recorder TV 2 Press A Y to select the equipment You can select available items only 3 Press OK to access the selected equipment 4 Operate the equipment with this Projection Display s remote control pointing it at the Projection Display To operate the equipment read the
69. p 54 55 First Time Setup For your convenience First Time Setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time If needed follow the menus and procedures displayed on screen for setting up the features The language of the on screen display is set to English as the factory setting You can select English Spanish or French as the on screen display language Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Language 2 Press OK to display the Language menu First time setup 3 Press lt P gt to select English Espanol or Francais 4 Press RETURN to go to previous screen Language Language Br You can scan All Analog and Digital channels If needed follow the menus and procedures displayed on screen for setting up the features You can also make the settings in Setup menu Procedure 1 Press A V to select Auto program 2 Press OK to display the Program channel menu First time setup Auto program 3 Press A V to select ANT in 4 Press lt P gt to select Cable or Antenna Program channel ANT in BEN 5 Press A Y to select Auto 6 Press OK to display the Auto program menu Program channel Auto 7 Press A Y to select All channels Analog only or Digital only 8 Press OK to start scan Channels available for reception will be set automatically Digital only Auto program Scanning digital channel Pro
70. put terminals 11 l Input 1 2 3 terminals 10 11 Input labels eee 50 Insert Remove the Card 46 J JPEG eree IEEE 46 48 L LAMP indicator 10 56 Mel citle m 42 M Manual program setting 27 Monitor OUt 00ccccceeeeeeeseeeeeseseeeeeens 50 MPAA eeeeeeenh nnn 41 43 MUTE DbUttORn iere eoe conie 9 30 N NUMBER keYS cc ssceeeeetteeeeeees 9 30 P Password 41 42 45 PC ACUjUSt ccececeeeeseeeeeeeeesesteeesenees 37 PC input terminal ssss 11 PC position iaire 29 Picture Mode seeeeeeeeeeneee 36 POWER button Remote Control 9 24 POWER button POWER indicator Unit 10 24 56 R R TUNE button eeeese 9 29 REGALE button itus 9 30 Remote Control Sensor 10 liM Hm 55 Reset All Memory Functions 7 RGB cable8 ie 19 S SAP button seeseeeeeeeene 9 32 SD Card 46 48 Selecting Input Mode 29 Signal Meter eseesessss 49 Sleep Timer sees 40 Sound m le irte riiv 30 Surf ModE cieie ene anane 49 SV GA E T 20 Switching languages for display 26 spi mere ene ae ney eee epee 20 T TV VIDEO but
71. r proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical A WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock fire injury to persons or damage to this product 1 Read these instructions before using connecting or adjusting this product 2 Keep these instructions for future reference 3 Heed all warnings on the product and in this Operating Instructions manual 4 Follow all instructions carefully 5 Do not use this apparatus near water For example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not place objects filled with water such as a vase or the like on top of this unit 6 Clean only with a dry cloth Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from overheating Never block openings by placing the product on a bed sofa or similar surfaces 8 Do not install near any heat source such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produces heat Do not install in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adh
72. s displayed pressing MENU will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu E Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu Normal Lamp Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color temp Color mgmt Al picture Procedure 1 Press A V to select each item 2 Press lt gt to adjust each item Item Picture Normal Picture Color temp BAUEN Explanations Normal Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings Lamp Adjusts luminance of the lamp Picture Brightness Adjusts white areas of picture Adjusts dark areas of picture Color Adjusts desired color intensity Tint Adjusts natural flesh tones Sharpness Adjusts clarity of outline detail Color temp Color temperature c O p Q Q ilo o D O c gt 3 lt To increase or decrease Warm red and Cool blue colors to suit personal preferences Color mgmt Color management Enhances green and blue color reproduction especially outdoor scenes Al picture Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture 35 36 Picture Adjustments continued Picture Mode Lets you choose one of four preset Picture Modes that best suits the program that you are viewing Selecting this feature will also affect Color Temperature setting Proced
73. sonic equipment allow you to interface automatically This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition The equipment can be operated by other equipment s remote controls with this function on even if this Projection Display is in Standby mode Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI 1 another DIGA to HDMI 2 EZ Sync is available for the terminal with the smaller number If you connect the equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround Procedure 1 Press A V to select EZ Sync setting 2 Press OK to display the EZ Sync setting menu 3 Press A Y to select EZ Sync 4 Press 4 to select On Default setting is On If no HDMI devices are connected or standard HDMI without EZ Sync is used set to Off EZ Sync setting EZ Sync 5 Press A Y to select each item 6 Press lt P to select the setting Explanations Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminal p 52 53 Power off link Power on link and Default speakers cannot be selec
74. splays the H Horizontal V Vertical V Frequency frequencies Display range Horizontal Vertical Input resolution 15 110 kHz 48 120 Hz This function is available only when the signal being viewed is from a PC Other Adjust Other detailed picture adjustments can be made This function is not available when Input select is selected to PC p 29 Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Other adjust 2 Press OK to display the Other adjust menu Picture 2 2 Other adjust v 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press 4 to adjust each item Other adjust Video NR lt gt On Item Explanations Video Reduces noise commonly called snow Leave off NR when receiving a strong signal 3D Y C filter Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture Select SD or HD SD Color matrix is set same as a normal TV system NTSC HD Color matrix is set same as a High Definition system ATSC With a 480p signal from equipment connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Y PB PR or HDMI INPUT terminals or from the unit s DTV tuner you can select SD or HD color matrix to display the most natural color This feature is available only with 480p signals The default setting with HDTV signals 720p 1080i or 1080p is HD color matrix The default setting with NTSC signals 480i is SD color matrix Unique noise to DVD STB etc will be reduced Select Light or
75. ss A Y to select Monitor out 4 Press OK to display the Monitor out menu External devices Monitor out 5 Press A V to select each item 6 Press lt P gt to select On or Off Monitor out Comp 1 Select Off to stop output of picture and audio Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Comp 1 Comp 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of Monitor out setting When equipment STB DVD etc is connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals only audio signals can be obtained From the output terminals no video signals can be passed of eX ed eT 1 T KOTTO io 0 The television includes a built in decoder that is capable of providing a visual display of the audio portion The program viewed must provide Closed Caption CC for the television to display it Procedure 1 Press A V to select CC 2 Press OK to display the CC Closed Caption menu Procedure 1 Press A V to select Mode 2 Press lt P to select On or Off Off Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used On To display Closed Captions The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording Closed Caption CC should be set On Off on the connected equipment The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input If a digital program is being output in analog format the CC data wil
76. ss RETURN to return to previous level menu E Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu 41 42 Lock Feature continued B Enter Password Procedure 1 Press NUMBER keys to enter your password Password Enter password 2 Upon entering the 4 digit password the Lock menu is displayed Once ratings are set restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret password is entered Do not forget your password If you have forgotten it please contact service center Lock Set Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games VCR tapes channels and Video modes Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Mode 2 Press lt gt to select the desired setting To prevent video games VCR tapes and all channels and video modes from being viewed The available modes are Off Unlocks all the lock settings of Channel Game and Program All Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of Channel Game and Program Custom Locks specified inputs of Channel Game and Program Channel Game and Program will grey out unless Custom is selected in Mode Channel Lock Block channel selection Select up to 7 1 7 channels to be blocked out These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating Procedure 1 Press A V to select Channel 2 Press OK to display the Channel lock menu 3 Press A V to select Mode
77. t the desired PC input position by pressing the TV VIDEO button on the Remote Control p 29 19 20 Installation continued The table below lists the different types of RGB signals that can be input If a signal which differs greatly from the types listed below is input the picture may not be displayed correctly or a black background may be displayed Signal data Mode type No of dots Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency H x V kHz Hz VGA400 70 Hz 640 x 400 31 47 70 08 VGA480 60 Hz 640 x 480 31 47 59 94 Macintosh 13 640 x 480 35 00 66 67 VGA480 75 Hz 640 x 480 37 50 75 00 SVGA 60 Hz 800 x 600 37 88 60 32 SVGA 75 Hz 800 x 600 46 88 75 00 SVGA 85 Hz 800 x 600 53 67 85 06 Macintosh 16 832 x 624 49 73 74 55 WVGA 60 Hz 852 x 480 31 47 59 94 XGA 60 Hz 1 024 x 768 48 36 60 00 XGA 70 Hz 1 024 x 768 56 48 70 07 2 G c 5 o b o E 2 o E o o G c o o 3m 7 a XGA 75 Hz 1024 x 768 60 02 75 03 XGA 85 Hz 1 024 x 768 68 67 85 00 Macintosh 21 1 152 x 870 68 68 75 06 SXGA 60 Hz 1 280 x 1 024 63 98 60 02 WXGA 60 Hz 1 366 x 768 48 39 60 04 The D SUB 15P connector can accept RGB H V sync separate The signal with a mark is compatible with sync on Green To view a WXGA and WVGA picture a setting change is necessary Please refer to PC Adjust on page 37 Recommended AV
78. ted appearance lm o fe H FILL mode enlarges a 4 3 image horizontally to the sides of the screen The side edges of the image are cut off lt S E Cy pm eb Q oO 9 2 q aa 33 34 EZ Sync Feature Panasonic TV Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press to select EZ Sync Press to display the EZ Sync menu The EZ Sync may be set using the EZ Sync button While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu B Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu EZ Sync If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control 2 function to the TV with HDMI cable you can enjoy using this convenient function For details EZ Sync Control on pages 22 and 52 54 Procedure 1 Press A Y to select the equipment EZSUNC DVD recorder 2 Press OK to operate the selected equipment with this Projection Display s Remote Control Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching For the remote control operations refer to page 54 m Return to TV screen Press EXIT For details see the equipment manual or ask your local dealer Picture Adjustments Panasonic TV Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press to select Picture icon Press to display the Picture menu CO Picture While Main Menu only i
79. ted if Off is set When Set is selected and this Projection Display is turned off all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also automatically turned off Power off DIGA Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if link it is still in rec mode Caution This Projection Display remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off When Set is selected this Projection Display is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected While the power lamp is blinking the picture cannot be seen Power on link will not work until lamp cooling is completed when power is turned off Power on link TV is the default setting To set the Home theater System as default speakers change the default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever this Projection Display is powered on Default speakers At the start of the DIGA Player theater or RAM theater playback this Projection Display s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment For the RAM theater the speakers automatically switch to the theater system If using the DIGA operation this Projection Display s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio
80. the vertical image position and size It works when Aspect mode is Zoom Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Zoom adjust 2 Press OK to display the Zoom adjust menu Zoom adjust 3 Press A Y to adjust the vertical position 4 Press lt gt to adjust the vertical size Press OK to reset the aspect ratio Depending on the signal being input some menu items may or may not be adjustable and some functions may or may not be available PC Adjust You can adjust the picture when Input select is selected to PC p 29 Procedure 1 Press A Y to select PC adjust 2 Press OK to display the PC adjust menu Picture PC adjust 3 Press A V to select each item 4 Press lt P to adjust each item PC adjust Normal Explanations Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings H amp V The H and V sync signals are input from the HD VD connector e On G Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector Sync Dot clock Adjusts horizontal size H Position Adjusts horizontal position V Position Adjusts vertical position Adjusts in order to remove any picture interference or contour blurring which may occur in computer images Clock phase Switches to wide display Input signal switched from XGA to WXGA and from VGA to WVGA Displays the frequencies of the PC signal currently being adjusted H Frequency Di
81. this unit Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and images displayed in 4 3 mode Ke 3 ld im in o e e o 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 for Canada www panasonic ca For assistance please call 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo Puerto Rico For assistance please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic com Canada For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca For U S A FCC STATEMENT NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful i
82. times Power shuts off Malfunction 10 Wait for about 1 minute then try turning Power On several times If error persists contact service center Flashes red 8 times Power shuts off Malfunction 11 Flashes red 9 times Power shuts off Malfunction 12 Flashes red 10 times Power shuts off Malfunction 13 Flashes red 11 times Power shuts off Malfunction 14 Flashes red 12 times Power shuts off Malfunction 15 Disconnect the AC plug and wait for about 5 seconds Reconnect the AC plug then turn unit power on If error persists contact service center Flashes red 13 times Power shuts off Malfunction 16 Wait for about 5 seconds then try turning Power On several times If error persists contact service center 1 Once necessary steps have been taken and before turning unit back On be sure the unit has sufficiently cooled down Especially if the unit was used for a long period the lamp may take a while to cool down 56 Troubleshooting Before you call for service determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below Problem Possible solution Power does not turn ON Is the power cord plugged in Remote Control Unit buttons do not function Power does not turn ON or OFF Image is distorted Image freezes e Press unit POWER button down over 7 seconds The POWER indicator goes out If the Power was
83. ton 9 10 U Unit Status Display 30 V VGA 20 Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card E MeL LEM LI 48 Volume buttons 9 10 29 W WVGA sessseeeeeerenennene ene 20 WAGA os fo tees Sees NERE 20 X XGA uM MIN MARNANS 20 Z ZOOM AGUS seisseen 36 Customer s Record The serial number of this product can be found on its back cover You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company PSC Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 905 624 5010 www panasonic ca T Printed in Indonesia LSQT1204 B S0407 1077
84. udio track 1 of 1 Procedure 1 Press SAP button to select the desired audio mode as described below Arrow shows selection Each press of SAP button will change the audio mode as shown below Stereo SAP Mono m Receivable Broadcast Types The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on screen displays The signal being received is indicated with a red text while the selected audio mode is a yellow background MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast Multi channel Television Sound Stereo main language and Secondary Audio Program sub language broadcasts are both being received simultaneously Select the Stereo or SAP audio mode MTS Stereo broadcast Multi channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast Select Stereo audio mode f stereo broadcast is weak and the display flickers select Mono audio mode for possibly better results SAP broadcast Secondary Audio Program sub language Select SAP audio mode for the sub language Mono broadcast Normal monaural sound broadcast ASPECT Controls ASPECT Panasonic TV Changing the Aspect Mode Lets you choose the aspect mode based on the format of the received signal and your preference Procedure 1 The aspect mode changes each time ASPECT is pressed EN 7 FULL 4 4 3 ZOOM n When an HD signal 1080p 1080i 720p is received the mode switches between FULL H FILL JUST and ZOOM p 4 JUST
85. ure 1 Press A V to select Picture mode 2 Press lt gt to select picture mode Picture 1 2 Picture mode bl Vivid 4 3 17 4 Vivid default Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well lit room Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting Cinema For watching movies in a darkened room It provides a soft film like picture Custom Photo Customizes each item according to your taste Photo is displayed in JPEG menu Highly detailed adjustments can be made Procedure 1 Press A V to select Picture mode 2 Press lt P to select Custom Picture TV e N Picture mode Al Custom gt 30 E N 3 Press A Y to select Pro setting 4 Press OK to display the Pro setting menu Picture TV 0 Pro setting 5 Press A V to select each item 6 Press lt P to adjust each item Pro setting Normal Item Explanations Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings Al The median brightness level of the picture can be brightness set Black You can adjust the gray level of black for areas of extension the screen that are darker than the median level W B high R Adjusts the W B high R red W B high B Adjusts the W B high B blue W BlowR Adjusts the W B low R red W BlowB Adjusts the W B low B blue Normal Zoom Adjust Adjust
86. vel Procedure 1 Press A Y to select Program 2 Press OK to display the Program lock menu 3 Press A V to select Monitor out 4 Press lt P to select On or Off On Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to Blocked Off Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to Blocked Program lock NEES On 13 On Monitor out Bem The Off rating is independent of other ratings When placing a block on a specific age based rating level the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked c O p Q Q ilo o D O c gt ge lt 43 Lock Feature continued U S MOVIES RATINGS CHART MPAA NO RATING NOT RATED AND NA NOT APPLICABLE PROGRAMS Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply GENERAL AUDIENCES All ages admitted PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED Some material may not be suitable for children PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 RESTRICTED Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED ADULTS ONLY U S TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age based ratings that can be selected These 7 levels are split into 2 age based groups Youth Age based Ratings and Guidance Age based Ratings Some of these a
87. zes the change in output volume that could occur when switching input signals Audio leveler BBE VIVA 3D BBE and Audio leveler do not work when Speaker output is set to Off Sound signals are output from the rear AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal p 21 When volume is adjusted or the MUTE button is pressed from the Remote Control a message will be displayed c e LE Q Q ie o D O c gt Oo lt 39 40 Sleep Timer Feature Panasonic TV Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen Press to select Timer icon Press to display the Timer menu Timer While Main Menu only is displayed pressing MENU will exit the menu screen E Return to previous level menu Press RETURN to return to previous level menu E Return to normal picture Press EXIT to exit menu Set Sleep Timer Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time Procedure 1 Press lt gt to select 0 30 60 or 90 Timer Sleep BELLNM Pressing the RECALL button with sleep timer set displays remaining time The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to turn off Lock Feature This Projection Display incorporates V CHIP technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the rating category There are four 4 Content Advisory Categ

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