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... 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 Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 8 Program Out Connection (Prog.Out 8 Dolby Center Channel Input Connection 9 Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation 10 Basic PIP Operation 10 PIP Operation with a Cable Box 10 Digital TV - All rights reserved. Set-Top (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 11 Roller Guide Menu™Navigation 12...
... 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 Connection 6 VCR and Cable Box Connection 7 Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp 8 Program Out Connection (Prog.Out 8 Dolby Center Channel Input Connection 9 Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation 10 Basic PIP Operation 10 PIP Operation with a Cable Box 10 Digital TV - All rights reserved. Set-Top (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 11 Roller Guide Menu™Navigation 12...
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... is available at the factory for best performance. r Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum based products. 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 Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) 3 S-Video Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; customers is designed to change without notice or obligation. 3 Cable-125 1Vp-p, 75...
... is available at the factory for best performance. r Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum based products. 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 Jacks Component Input (Y / PB / PR) 3 S-Video Input Jacks 120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; customers is designed to change without notice or obligation. 3 Cable-125 1Vp-p, 75...
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... Cable / Antenna For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is preset at the factory. Consult your local cable company for available options. Incoming Cable from television. Antenna users must change to TV Mode and ANT 1 in the SET UP menu Home Antenna under Prog Chan. r Fluorescent lighting may be required for proper reception. Antenna Connections 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. • Connect home antenna...
... Cable / Antenna For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is preset at the factory. Consult your local cable company for available options. Incoming Cable from television. Antenna users must change to TV Mode and ANT 1 in the SET UP menu Home Antenna under Prog Chan. r Fluorescent lighting may be required for proper reception. Antenna Connections 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is recommended. • Connect home antenna...
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... view. 5 Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to your VCR. 3. 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. Begin the video. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control...
... view. 5 Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to your VCR. 3. 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. Begin the video. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control...
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...OF PTV INPUT 4 S -VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your optional equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, or other video components). OUT TO AUDIO AMP Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to a cable box only. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. 6 Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3. 3. Select input 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Cable Box INPUT OUTPUT Incoming Cable from Cable Company TERMINALS...
...OF PTV INPUT 4 S -VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your optional equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, or other video components). OUT TO AUDIO AMP Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to a cable box only. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. 6 Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to Channel 3. 3. Select input 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Cable Box INPUT OUTPUT Incoming Cable from Cable Company TERMINALS...
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.... 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to both a VCR and a cable box. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. VCR S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT...
.... 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to both a VCR and a cable box. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. VCR S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED ANT INPUT L AUDIO OUT R ANT OUTPUT CABLE BOX ANT OUTPUT...
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... AUDIO menu to control speakers from the PTV or select FIXED AUDIO OUT to match the PTV. 5. Procedure 1. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording or monitoring. Adjust PTV volume to external speakers. OUT video and TO AUDIO AMP R/L Audio terminals. 2. OUT TO AUDIO AMP CABLES NOT SUPPLIED 8 TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV MONITOR OR VCR 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...
... AUDIO menu to control speakers from the PTV or select FIXED AUDIO OUT to match the PTV. 5. Procedure 1. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording or monitoring. Adjust PTV volume to external speakers. OUT video and TO AUDIO AMP R/L Audio terminals. 2. OUT TO AUDIO AMP CABLES NOT SUPPLIED 8 TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV MONITOR OR VCR 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...
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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 . DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be configured to CENTER CHANNEL INPUT on the back of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. **U.S. CENTER CHANNEL INPUT (1) Push and hold down button. (2) Insert bare wire into terminal and release button. Dolby Center Channel Input Connection INSTALLATION Your PTV can be selected in Dolby* surround sound transmission. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to use the PTV speakers as...
... 2 AUDIO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 SPLIT OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 3 ANT 1 R L PROG . DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT must be configured to CENTER CHANNEL INPUT on the back of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. **U.S. CENTER CHANNEL INPUT (1) Push and hold down button. (2) Insert bare wire into terminal and release button. Dolby Center Channel Input Connection INSTALLATION Your PTV can be selected in Dolby* surround sound transmission. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to use the PTV speakers as...
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... your cable box in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Note: 1. 2. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame onscreen. PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. The audio is not available when using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with a Cable Box Procedure r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box has a video output...
... your cable box in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Note: 1. 2. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame onscreen. PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. The audio is not available when using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with a Cable Box Procedure r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box has a video output...
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... color separation. DIGITAL TV - DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB 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 . 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...
... color separation. DIGITAL TV - DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB 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 . 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...
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... blue button on the Remote Control to the desired feature. 3. Press the ACTION button in the middle of the button, the (CH) channel or (VOL) volume keys may be activated. Press the VOL right/left button. To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button to the Roller Guide Menu. 9. Press the CH up/down to rotate the Roller Guide to display the Roller Guide Menu...
... blue button on the Remote Control to the desired feature. 3. Press the ACTION button in the middle of the button, the (CH) channel or (VOL) volume keys may be activated. Press the VOL right/left button. To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button to the Roller Guide Menu. 9. Press the CH up/down to rotate the Roller Guide to display the Roller Guide Menu...
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.... (AI sound is pressed. Select SET to factory default. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart MENU DESCRIPTION PROG. Select ANT 1 or ANT 2. r CC ON MUTE - Increase or decrease the bass response. r NORMAL - r CONVERGENCE - AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SET UP r MODE - Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is not available in manual. r TREBLE - Automatically program channels having a signal into...
.... (AI sound is pressed. Select SET to factory default. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart MENU DESCRIPTION PROG. Select ANT 1 or ANT 2. r CC ON MUTE - Increase or decrease the bass response. r NORMAL - r CONVERGENCE - AUDIO ADJ. (Adjustments) OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) SET UP r MODE - Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is not available in manual. r TREBLE - Automatically program channels having a signal into...
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... speakers off - r BRIGHTNESS - Adjust white areas of outline detail. Adjust clarity of picture. Reset all picture adjustments to automatically turn television on and off . r OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)PTV speakers off - Adjust desired color intensity. r TINT - r PICTURE - audio adjustable by the external amplifier. r DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT - r Set timer to use Timer features). Adjust dark areas for Dolby sound transmission available on video or laser disc. (See Installation section in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide...
... speakers off - r BRIGHTNESS - Adjust white areas of outline detail. Adjust clarity of picture. Reset all picture adjustments to automatically turn television on and off . r OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)PTV speakers off - Adjust desired color intensity. r TINT - r PICTURE - audio adjustable by the external amplifier. r DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT - r Set timer to use Timer features). Adjust dark areas for Dolby sound transmission available on video or laser disc. (See Installation section in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide...
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...onscreen display of optional equipment. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - r MANUAL CAPTION - r PRESET CAPTION - Picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. r COLOR MATRIX - Select HD or SD to be locked. 15 Enter channel numbers for HD (high definition and SD (standard definition) transmissions. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.) MENU OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) DESCRIPTION r SCAN MODE - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. r COLOR TEMP - Enter channel numbers...
...onscreen display of optional equipment. CHANNELS FAVORITES CAPTION r CHANNEL SCAN - r MANUAL CAPTION - r PRESET CAPTION - Picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. r COLOR MATRIX - Select HD or SD to be locked. 15 Enter channel numbers for HD (high definition and SD (standard definition) transmissions. ROLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.) MENU OTHER ADJ. (Adjustments) DESCRIPTION r SCAN MODE - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. r COLOR TEMP - Enter channel numbers...
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... submenu options, and exit menus. 16 Press ACTION to return to automatically program all channels with a signal. CC Mode r In SET UP Menu, select CC (Closed Caption). SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to C4 - MODE CABLE ANTENNA ANT1 AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built-in any language. • C2 to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the r television screen).
... submenu options, and exit menus. 16 Press ACTION to return to automatically program all channels with a signal. CC Mode r In SET UP Menu, select CC (Closed Caption). SPECIAL FEATURES Special Features SET UP Prog Chan (Program Channels) In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: r MODE to C4 - MODE CABLE ANTENNA ANT1 AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM CC (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built-in any language. • C2 to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the r television screen).
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... functions when the Closed Caption Mode is pressed. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Convergence In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. only after moving the PTV to adjust for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button: • CC ON MUTE: C1 • CC MODE: OFF r Press ACTION to return to deactivate the feature. AUTO POWER ON OFF CONVERGENCE Note: Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after moving...
... functions when the Closed Caption Mode is pressed. CC ON MUTE CC MODE NO OFF Convergence In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. only after moving the PTV to adjust for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button: • CC ON MUTE: C1 • CC MODE: OFF r Press ACTION to return to deactivate the feature. AUTO POWER ON OFF CONVERGENCE Note: Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after moving...
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... the SWAP button to move the RED CONVERGENCE screen. CONVERGENCE RED NEXT : SWAP Note: To prevent picture tube damage do not leave test pattern on screen with a minimum of color fringing. 18 Convergence Adjustment An adjusted cross pattern appears white with the outside reference marks, as shown below. SPECIAL FEATURES Convergence (cont.) Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on for an extended period of time.
... the SWAP button to move the RED CONVERGENCE screen. CONVERGENCE RED NEXT : SWAP Note: To prevent picture tube damage do not leave test pattern on screen with a minimum of color fringing. 18 Convergence Adjustment An adjusted cross pattern appears white with the outside reference marks, as shown below. SPECIAL FEATURES Convergence (cont.) Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on for an extended period of time.
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...: r SCAN MODE to do picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. 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. OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT 20 AUDIO VIDEO ADJ. SCAN MODE OFF COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR MATRIX HD Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu...
...: r SCAN MODE to do picture adjustment when switching between video games and DTV, if needed. 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. OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT 20 AUDIO VIDEO ADJ. SCAN MODE OFF COLOR TEMP NORMAL COLOR MATRIX HD Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu...
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... LOCK MODE To use Block Programs Ratings. After entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. r CHANGE CODE - Note: Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. MODE HOW LONG? To lock all channels and video inputs. • CHANNEL - In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to enter a four-digit secret code. Use numeric keypad to change to clear the LOCK setup. LOCK SET...
... LOCK MODE To use Block Programs Ratings. After entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change your secret code, the television must be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. r CHANGE CODE - Note: Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. MODE HOW LONG? To lock all channels and video inputs. • CHANNEL - In MODE submenu select: r LOCK SET to enter a four-digit secret code. Use numeric keypad to change to clear the LOCK setup. LOCK SET...
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... 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) from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check PTV SPEAKERS on Screen Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service...
... 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) from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check PTV SPEAKERS on Screen Normal Audio Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation Replace Remote Control Batteries 23 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service...
