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... 12 Remote Control Guide 12 Roller Guide Feature Chart 13 Special Features 16 Program Channels 16 Closed Captioning 16 Closed Captioning Mode 16 Closed Caption on Mute 17 Convergence 17 Sleep Timer 19 Timer 1 and 2 19 Picture 20 Audio 20 Channels - All rights reserved. Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of Contents Congratulations 3 Customer Record 3 Care and Cleaning 3 Specifications 3 Installation 4 Television Location 4 Optional Cable Connections 4 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Cable / Antenna 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR Connection 5 Cable Box...
... 12 Remote Control Guide 12 Roller Guide Feature Chart 13 Special Features 16 Program Channels 16 Closed Captioning 16 Closed Captioning Mode 16 Closed Caption on Mute 17 Convergence 17 Sleep Timer 19 Timer 1 and 2 19 Picture 20 Audio 20 Channels - All rights reserved. Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of Contents Congratulations 3 Customer Record 3 Care and Cleaning 3 Specifications 3 Installation 4 Television Location 4 Optional Cable Connections 4 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Cable / Antenna 4 Optional Equipment Connections 5 VCR Connection 5 Cable Box...
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... Cleaning Serial Number Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off) The projection screen is available at the factory for best performance. r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. • Prevent solution from running into the receiver below. r Do not use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution. Specifications Power Source PT-51HX40 (3.6A) PT-56HX40 (3.6A) PT-61HX40 (3.6A) Channel Capability - 181 4 Video Input Jacks 8 Audio Input Jacks Video Output Jack 2 Audio Output...
... Cleaning Serial Number Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off) The projection screen is available at the factory for best performance. r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. • Prevent solution from running into the receiver below. r Do not use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild detergent solution. Specifications Power Source PT-51HX40 (3.6A) PT-56HX40 (3.6A) PT-61HX40 (3.6A) Channel Capability - 181 4 Video Input Jacks 8 Audio Input Jacks Video Output Jack 2 Audio Output...
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... channels, an external antenna is preset at the factory. INSTALLATION Installation Television Location This unit can be used between components. r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used as an entertainment center. Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Select TV mode...
... channels, an external antenna is preset at the factory. INSTALLATION Installation Television Location This unit can be used between components. r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. AC Power Supply Cord CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. Optional Cable Connections Shielded audio and video cables should be used as an entertainment center. Cable Preset Cable Mode is required. Select TV mode...
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INSTALLATION VCR S-VIDEO OUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV VIDEO OUT ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX ANT 2 SPLIT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 R L PR PB AUDIO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 Y Use either the S-Video or Video connection. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Begin the video. OUT TO AUDIO AMP Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back...
INSTALLATION VCR S-VIDEO OUT TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV VIDEO OUT ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX ANT 2 SPLIT OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 R L PR PB AUDIO VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO 2 Y Use either the S-Video or Video connection. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Begin the video. OUT TO AUDIO AMP Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back...
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... the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Cable Box INPUT OUTPUT Incoming Cable from Cable Company TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . Select input 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3. 3. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.) Open the door on the PTV front panel to use special...
... the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Cable Box INPUT OUTPUT Incoming Cable from Cable Company TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . Select input 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3. 3. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.) Open the door on the PTV front panel to use special...
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... cable channel). 7 Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record. 6. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input ( VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to operate the VCR and cable box. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Using your VCR. 3. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. VCR S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CABLE BOX...
... cable channel). 7 Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record. 6. See Programming the Remote Control in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input ( VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to operate the VCR and cable box. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Using your VCR. 3. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. VCR S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CABLE BOX...
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... 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to control speakers from the PTV, if you select VARIABLE AUDIO OUT mode. OUT) To use the PTV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.) Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP inputs on screen display. 3. Adjust PTV volume to PROG. Program Out Connection...
... 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to control speakers from the PTV, if you select VARIABLE AUDIO OUT mode. OUT) To use the PTV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. INSTALLATION Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.) Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP inputs on screen display. 3. Adjust PTV volume to PROG. Program Out Connection...
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... the trademarks of the PTV as center channel speakers in the AUDIO Roller Guide™** menu under SPEAKERS. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to use the PTV speakers as shown. TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . CENTER CHANNEL INPUT (1) Push and hold down button. (2) Insert bare wire into terminal and...
... the trademarks of the PTV as center channel speakers in the AUDIO Roller Guide™** menu under SPEAKERS. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to use the PTV speakers as shown. TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . CENTER CHANNEL INPUT (1) Push and hold down button. (2) Insert bare wire into terminal and...
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... time without or with a Cable Box Procedure r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box has a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you want to tune channels. If your cable box in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Basic PIP Operation Procedure Press the PIP button on the remote control and using the cable box to watch premium cable channels in the Main Picture...
... time without or with a Cable Box Procedure r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box has a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you want to tune channels. If your cable box in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Basic PIP Operation Procedure Press the PIP button on the remote control and using the cable box to watch premium cable channels in the Main Picture...
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... OR DVD R-AUDIO-L DIGITAL TV OUTPUT MAIN Y PB PR VIDEO R-AUDIO-L -VIDEO S-VIDEO NTSC OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . DIGITAL TV - SET-TOP BOX (DTV-STB) OR DVD CONNECTION Digital TV - OUT TO AUDIO AMP DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV Note: There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD...
... OR DVD R-AUDIO-L DIGITAL TV OUTPUT MAIN Y PB PR VIDEO R-AUDIO-L -VIDEO S-VIDEO NTSC OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 CENTER CHANNEL INPUT 12Ω 50W (DIN) MAX 2 R L PR PB Y ANT 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . DIGITAL TV - SET-TOP BOX (DTV-STB) OR DVD CONNECTION Digital TV - OUT TO AUDIO AMP DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV Note: There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD...
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... press ACTION in the middle of the button, the (CH) channel or (VOL) volume keys may be activated. To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button to display the Roller Guide Menu. 2. If you do not press in the middle of the large blue button on the Remote Control to select or adjust feature. 8. Note: Be careful to highlight desired submenu...
... press ACTION in the middle of the button, the (CH) channel or (VOL) volume keys may be activated. To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button to display the Roller Guide Menu. 2. If you do not press in the middle of the large blue button on the Remote Control to select or adjust feature. 8. Note: Be careful to highlight desired submenu...
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... MENU DESCRIPTION PROG. Select Cable or TV. Activate C1-C4 for Closed Captioning, program guides and other components or select OFF. AUDIO r MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in manual. r AI SOUND - Automatically program channels having a signal into memory. Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. r CONVERGENCE - r NORMAL - Automatically adjust volume to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is weak.) r BASS - r AUTO POWER ON - r MANUAL PROGRAM - Select SET to factory...
... MENU DESCRIPTION PROG. Select Cable or TV. Activate C1-C4 for Closed Captioning, program guides and other components or select OFF. AUDIO r MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is not available in manual. r AI SOUND - Automatically program channels having a signal into memory. Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. r CONVERGENCE - r NORMAL - Automatically adjust volume to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is weak.) r BASS - r AUTO POWER ON - r MANUAL PROGRAM - Select SET to factory...
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.... r Set timer to turn television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. (Adjustments) r COLOR - r PICTURE - Adjust clarity of picture. r Set one or both timers to turn timer off - r BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for Dolby sound transmission available on video or laser disc. (See Installation section in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Adjust white areas of outline detail. Reset all picture adjustments to use Timer features). r OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)PTV speakers off...
.... r Set timer to turn television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels). PICTURE VIDEO ADJ. (Adjustments) r COLOR - r PICTURE - Adjust clarity of picture. r Set one or both timers to turn timer off - r BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for Dolby sound transmission available on video or laser disc. (See Installation section in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Adjust white areas of outline detail. Reset all picture adjustments to use Timer features). r OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)PTV speakers off...
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... or SD to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? r COLOR TEMP - CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - Enter channel numbers and captions manually. Enter channel numbers for your option to scan channels using the up/down CH buttons. Label video connections for onscreen display of time (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS) for preset captions. Picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. r MANUAL CAPTION - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to be locked. 15 r Lock All, Channels or Game with...
... or SD to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. LOCK MODE HOW LONG? r COLOR TEMP - CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - Enter channel numbers and captions manually. Enter channel numbers for your option to scan channels using the up/down CH buttons. Label video connections for onscreen display of time (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS) for preset captions. Picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. r MANUAL CAPTION - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to be locked. 15 r Lock All, Channels or Game with...
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... Special Features SET UP Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to work. The program viewed must include Close Captioning for the feature to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the television screen). • T2 to submenu options, and exit menus. 16 For video related information to be displayed, when available. (Blocks a large portion of the picture). rr AUTO PROGRAM to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It...
... Special Features SET UP Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to work. The program viewed must include Close Captioning for the feature to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the television screen). • T2 to submenu options, and exit menus. 16 For video related information to be displayed, when available. (Blocks a large portion of the picture). rr AUTO PROGRAM to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It...
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... button on the projection tubes.. The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Captioning. (Refer to deactivate the feature. r Select NO, C1, C2, C3, or C4. AUTO POWER ON OFF CONVERGENCE Note: Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after moving the PTV. 17 CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Convergence In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. r Press the MUTE button again to your local TV guide). r In SET...
... button on the projection tubes.. The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Captioning. (Refer to deactivate the feature. r Select NO, C1, C2, C3, or C4. AUTO POWER ON OFF CONVERGENCE Note: Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after moving the PTV. 17 CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Convergence In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. r Press the MUTE button again to your local TV guide). r In SET...
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Convergence Adjustment An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a minimum of time. Press the SWAP button to continue to move the RED CONVERGENCE screen. Press the SWAP button to the blue convergence adjustment screen and repeat. Reference Marks CONVERGENCE GREEN NEXT : SWAP Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on for an extended period of color fringing. 18 SPECIAL FEATURES Convergence (cont.) Use the navigation buttons to align the red cross with...
Convergence Adjustment An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a minimum of time. Press the SWAP button to continue to move the RED CONVERGENCE screen. Press the SWAP button to the blue convergence adjustment screen and repeat. Reference Marks CONVERGENCE GREEN NEXT : SWAP Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on for an extended period of color fringing. 18 SPECIAL FEATURES Convergence (cont.) Use the navigation buttons to align the red cross with...
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r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences r COLOR MATRIX select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for Dolby sound transmission. (See Installation section in the manual.) AUDIO ADJ. SCAN MODE OFF COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR MATRIX HD Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu under OTHER ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Other Adjustments In Picture menu under SPEAKERS, select DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT to operate PTV speakers as center speakers for...
r COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal preferences r COLOR MATRIX select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for Dolby sound transmission. (See Installation section in the manual.) AUDIO ADJ. SCAN MODE OFF COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR MATRIX HD Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu under OTHER ADJ. SPECIAL FEATURES PICTURE Other Adjustments In Picture menu under SPEAKERS, select DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT to operate PTV speakers as center speakers for...
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... submenu, and to change to remember or record it in CHANGE CODE you want your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to four channels of your four-digit secret code. To use LOCK options: r ENTER CODE FIRST - To lock all channels and video inputs. • CHANNEL - r BLOCK PROGRAMS - r CHANGE CODE - TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - Press the ACTION button to return to...
... submenu, and to change to remember or record it in CHANGE CODE you want your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to four channels of your four-digit secret code. To use LOCK options: r ENTER CODE FIRST - To lock all channels and video inputs. • CHANNEL - r BLOCK PROGRAMS - r CHANGE CODE - TV PROGRAMS STATUS OFF ENTER CODE FIRST - - - - Press the ACTION button to return to...
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... Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Interference Normal Video Move PTV from Text Mode Black Box on /off Change Channel No Video with Snow ? No Video / No PIP Set PTV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections Program the Remote Control Again Check Second Video Source Operation No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning...
... Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Interference Normal Video Move PTV from Text Mode Black Box on /off Change Channel No Video with Snow ? No Video / No PIP Set PTV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections Program the Remote Control Again Check Second Video Source Operation No Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong Audio Normal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP Normal Audio Change CC (Closed Captioning...