Page 2 - Note to CATV System Installer:; CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING
2 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 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 for proper grounding and, in particular, speci fi es that the cable ground shall be c...
Page 3 - Trademarks; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
3 Getting Start ed The lamp has a maximum life of about 10 000 hours.If use exceeds this fi gure, the possibility of lamp damage becomes greater. The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears.If the lamp is damaged, please contact your nearest dealer. Due to th...
Page 4 - Dear Panasonic Customer
4 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 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 bene fi t from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and reta...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
5 Getting Start ed To Start ! Use Now ! Enjoy More ! OtherInformation ! Getting Start ed Table of Contents Basic Operation Advanced Op er a tion Information Important Safety Instructions.......................................................................................... 2 Optional External Equ...
Page 6 - Receiver Location; Optional External Equipment; Safety Precaution; Before Using
6 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Receiver Location This projection display is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (incl...
Page 7 - Accessories; Remote Control Battery Installation
7 Getting Start ed Accessories Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 1. Turn the Transmitter face down. Remove top cover by pressing down on marking and sliding cover off in the direction indicated. 2. Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or - must match the marking...
Page 8 - Illuminated Remote Control; Location of Controls
8 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Number keys When 6 is pressed, channel 6 is dis played in single screen. (P. 31) Illuminated Remote Control POWER button Press to turn the projection display ON or OFF. (P. 22) MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound. (P. 36) Mode Sele...
Page 10 - Controls and Terminals on the projection display
10 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Controls and Terminals on the projection display < FRONT > LAMP indicatorThis indicator lights up when there is a malfunction with the lamp unit.(P. 76) TEMP indicatorThis indicator lights up when there is an abnormal tem per a ture in ...
Page 12 - Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Ter mi nal (No VCR); Antenna Connection; Installation
12 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Ter mi nal (No VCR) Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. When using “Nut type” RF coa...
Page 13 - Cable Connection; Or
13 Getting Start ed Cable Connection Use this con fi guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. Check wi...
Page 14 - Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Ter mi nal (VCR)
14 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Use this con fi guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR. Note: When the RF coaxial cable is connected to the projection display VHF/UHF terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. ...
Page 15 - How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Ter mi nals; Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment
15 Getting Start ed How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Ter mi nals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. Notes: • Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. • Input 3 is located on the side of...
Page 16 - How to con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Ter mi nals
16 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) How to con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Ter mi nals Notes: • Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-4 Terminals.• Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P. 35)• Componen...
Page 17 - How to connect the AV Out Terminals
17 Getting Start ed How to connect the AV Out Terminals The “AV Out” Terminals output the same signals as the main picture on the projection display screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programs or signals from INPUT 1, 2, 3 terminals. Notes: • Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT t...
Page 18 - How to connect the RGB IN Terminals; Connecting a PC to RGB IN
18 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) RGB OUT AUDIO OUT COMPUTER How to connect the RGB IN Terminals Notes: • Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. A conversion adapter is required to use the RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) to connect a Macintosh computer to the set. There is no n...
Page 19 - Connecting a DTV Decoder to RGB IN
19 Getting Start ed Installation RGB OUT AUDIO OUT Connecting a DTV Decoder to RGB IN RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) Audio cable Notes: • Select the desired RGB input position by pressing the PC/MENU or TV/VIDEO button. (P. 35)• Similar connections are available at the RGB IN 1, 2 Terminals. M3 stereo mini p...
Page 20 - DIGITAL IN Terminal Pin Layouts; How to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminal; Connecting a DTV Decoder to DIGITAL IN
20 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) DIGITAL IN Terminal Pin Layouts Connection port view 8 1 16 17 9 24 Pin No. Signal name 1 T.M.D.S Data 2- 2 T.M.D.S Data 2+ 3 T.M.D.S Data 2 Shield 4 NC 5 NC 6 DDC Clock 7 DDC Data 8 NC 9 T.M.D.S Data 1- 10 T.M.D.S Data 1+ 11 T.M.D.S Data 1 S...
Page 21 - RGB/DIGITAL IN signals that can be input
21 Getting Start ed RGB/DIGITAL IN signals that can be input The table below lists the different types of RGB/DIGITAL IN signals that can be input.If a signal which differs greatly from any of the types listed below is input, the picture image may not be dis played correctly, or a black background m...
Page 22 - Initial Setup; Power ON and OFF
22 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Press the POWER button to turn the projection display on.(Refer to page 23 for “Turning the Power ON and OFF”.) Automatic Channel Setting is performed. First, check the connection of the Plug to the Wall Outlet and the Antenna/Cable to the RF...
Page 23 - Basic Operation; Power ON; Turning the Power ON and OFF
23 Basic Operation 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 1 minute after the power is turned off. At the same time, the POWER indicator will blink Red. Press POWER on projec...
Page 24 - Flow Chart of Main menu
24 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 2 Use the ▲ , ▼ buttons to select an item. Select MENU desired by pushing Left “ ◄ ” button or Right “ ► ” button. Use the ACTION button to set or go to next menu screen. Pressing the ACTION button displays the MENU screen. Note: Depending on...
Page 26 - Automatic channel setting; Tuning channels
26 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select CHANNEL. Press to display the CHANNEL. Press to select TV or CABLE. Press to select ANTENNA. ...
Page 28 - Manual channel setting
28 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel dis play. 3 Press to select MANUAL SET. Press to display the MANUAL SET screen. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press t...
Page 29 - To add channel
29 Basic Operation 4 Press to select channel. Repeat steps 4 to continue adding or deleting channels. Press to add channels to memory. Press to select channel. Press to delete channels from memory. Press to exit menu. Note: Some channels with very weak signals may be locked into memory. If desired, ...
Page 30 - Projection display operation
30 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Operation can be done from the projection display. Press to select the desired volume level. Press to select the desired channel. (Or use number keys ) Press to turn the projection display on. Press to operate the projection display with the ...
Page 31 - Auto shut off; TV status display; Invalid operation noti
31 Basic Operation Auto shut off To extend lamp life, if there is no signal to the set’s tuner for 5 minutes, the lamp will shut off automatically. 2 1 H C C B A L A M R O N O E R E T S P A S O N O M Aspect types (P. 32) Receivable broad cast types (P. 37) Channel Channel caption (P. 54) TV status d...
Page 32 - ASPECT Con trols
32 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) The color monitor will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. The aspect mode changes each time the ASPECT button is pressed. Notes: • When a 1080i or 720p signal is being rece...
Page 33 - ASPECT Controls
33 Basic Operation Notes: • The screen size changes if ID-1 is detected. (P. 57)• When ASPECT is in ZOOM mode, PIP feature cannot be used. (P. 40) ASPECT Controls Mode Picture Ex pla na tion NORMAL NORMAL 3 4 NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its stand ard 4:3 size. JUST JUST 9 16 JUST mode will ...
Page 34 - Searching for the desired channel (Chan nel search)
34 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) When the SEARCH/OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed during single screen. When a channel button is pressed during channel search. Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the projection display set. Channel search displays each chan...
Page 35 - Turning the power on and switching input modes; Con; Playing peripheral equipment
35 Basic Operation VCR DVD player This equipment can also be con nect ed to the rear terminals. See Connections for details. Turning the power on and switching input modes Turn the projection display on. 1 2 The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. * No input mode is displayed for te...
Page 37 - Receivable Broadcast Types; Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing
37 Basic Operation The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on-screen displays. The signal being received is indicated with a “ ” mark while the se lect ed audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, fol low the “Select Audio Mode f...
Page 38 - Split screen
38 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Notes: • Sound from the Left screen is output from the speakers on the projection display set. • When the screen is split, signals of the Left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal. • The left and right screens are processed...
Page 39 - Swapping left and right screens
39 Basic Operation Swapping left and right screens Example:During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL +0# +0! +0! +0# Changing the channel of the right screen +0! +0# +0! +0$ Press to swap. Example:During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL Note: When outside input is fi nished, the low est reg is tered chan nel number is displaye...
Page 40 - Display PIP screen
40 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) You can view two pictures simultaneously using two tuners and picture in picture (PIP) display function. Display PIP screen Press to split(The previously selected screen appears on the Main.) • Returning to one screen. Press to return. Main s...
Page 41 - Swapping Main and PIP screens; Selecting the screen size for PIP screen
41 Basic Operation Swapping Main and PIP screens Press to swap. Changing the channel of the PIP screen Move PIP screen You can move the PIP screen to four po si tions. Press re peat ed ly to select PIP position. Press to select the desired channel. Example:During Main screen NORMAL Example:During Ma...
Page 42 - Adjusting screen position and size
42 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 4 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. Press to select POSITION/SIZE. Press to display POSITION/SIZE. Press to adjust PO SI TION/SIZE. 2 3 Press to select the screen mode. 1 RGB input (DIGITAL IN: H POSITION/ ...
Page 44 - Audio Ad just ments
44 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 1 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select AD JUST. 2 Press to select AUDIO. Press to display AUDIO screen. 3 Press to select the menu to set each item. The sound level is au to mat i cal ly adjusted to suit the program s...
Page 45 - Using BBE; Audio Adjustments
45 Advanced Op er a tion Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes 1 Repeat step 1 on page 44. 2 Press to select AUDIO ADJUST. Press to display AUDIO ADJUST screen. Press to select the menu to set eac...
Page 46 - Picture Adjustments
46 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) WARM Warm color (more red) Ideal for movies in low lighting conditions. CINEMA See next page Note: There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. 1 Press the ACTION button to display the...
Page 48 - Enter Secret Code; Lock Feature
48 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select LOCK. Note: • Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. This projection display has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to b...
Page 49 - Setup US MOVIES Ratings
49 Advanced Op er a tion Setup US MOVIES Ratings 1 2 3 Perform “Enter Secret Code” step 1 on page 48. Press number keys to enter your secret code. Press to select US MOVIES. Press to set Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS. Press to display the CHANGE SETTINGS screen. 4 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?...
Page 50 - Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings
50 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 2 3 Perform “US MOVIES Ratings” step 1 on page 49. Press to select US TV PROGRAMS. Press to set. Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS. Press to display the CHANGE SETTINGS screen. 4 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?....
Page 51 - US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1; US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 2; Blocking Message
51 Advanced Op er a tion US TV PROGRAMS RATINGS: Chart 1 Reset User’s Memory Functions <When V-Chip Control is activated> CH08 D E D E E C X E G N I T A R M A R G O R P Y - V T : G N I T A R E D O C 9 - 0 : R E T N E - - - - CH03 CH08 G N I T A R M A R G O R P D E D E E C X E Y - V T : G N I T...
Page 52 - CAPTION MODE; Closed Captions
52 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) CAPTION MODE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until OFF is selected in this menu. Closed Caption Modes from which to ChooseCaption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of selected TV program...
Page 53 - CC ON MUTE
53 Advanced Op er a tion 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select CAPTION. Press to display the CAPTION screen. Press re peat ed ly to select CC ON MUTE. Press to select CC ON MUTE. Press to exit menu. 3 CC ON MUTE Activates the On-Screen Closed Capti...
Page 54 - Channel Caption Feature
54 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. so that they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names. 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select CHANNEL. Press to display the SET UP CHA...
Page 55 - Weak Signal Display Feature
55 Advanced Op er a tion 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. ON: Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. OFF: Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak. (Screen turns solid black during PIP or SPLIT...
Page 57 - Automatically changing screen size
57 Advanced Op er a tion 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. ON: When screen size speci fi cation signals are detected, screen size is automatically changed. OFF: The screen size is not au to mat i cal ly changed. (Turn OFF if this function does not op er ate pr...
Page 58 - RGB/DIGITAL IN Input Feature
58 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. VGA : When RGB/DIGITAL IN input signal is VGA 60Hz from PC.480P : When RGB/DIGITAL IN input signal is 480P from other equipment.AUTO: VGA/480P input signals are disting...
Page 59 - D IP Feature
59 Advanced Op er a tion 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. ON: Usually set to ON.OFF: Set to OFF if picture appears unnatural. Accurate separation of the picture’s brightness and color signals allows you to enjoy a beautiful picture. Press to select VIDEO. Pre...
Page 60 - Sleep Timer Feature
60 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select OTHER. Press to display the OTHER screen. Press re peat ed ly to select the desired time. Press to select SLEEP TIMER. Press to exit menu. 3 The project...
Page 61 - Information; Switching languages for display
61 Advanced Op er a tion 1 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press re peat ed ly to select the desired LANGUAGE. Press to select LANGUAGE. Press to exit menu. 2 The language of the projection display is set to English as the factory setting. To select one of 3 dif...
Page 62 - Demo Mode Feature
62 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Demo Mode Feature 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select OTHER. Press to display the OTHER screen. Press to set “ON” or “OFF”. Press to select DEMO MODE. Press to exit menu. 3 Function demons...
Page 63 - Card Data Protection; ROOT; Folders and Files
63 Advanced Op er a tion Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera, digital video camera, or PC can be played back using an SD Card/PC Card. Displayable Image Formats: Baseline JPEG (80 x 60 ~ 5 120 x 3 840 pixels) Notes: • Some parts of an image may not be displayed or the image may be dis...
Page 64 - JPEG; Card Menu Screen
64 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Index Area Folders and fi les are displayed here. Notes: • Up to 1 000 JPEG fi les can be displayed. (This number may be lower if subfolders, or fi les other than JPEG are included in the folder.) • Depending on JPEG fi le type, “JPEG” will b...
Page 65 - Index Area Operation; MENU Area Operation
65 Advanced Op er a tion SINGLE A single image selected from the index area fi lls the screen. You can also rotate the image and view image information. (PP. 66- 67) SLIDE Images are displayed one after another as a slide show. Also, the SPEED and Transition features (p. 67) can be used. JPEG Viewer...
Page 66 - Single Play Mode
66 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card) Single Play Mode 1 Press ▲▼ to select “SINGLE,” and press ACTION . Press ▲▼◄► to move cursor to desired fi le in INDEX AREA.( Press ▲▼◄► to display next/previous page of 9 thumbnail fi les), Press ACTION to displ...
Page 67 - Slide Show Mode; Information Screen Display
67 Advanced Op er a tion FILE P2000006 DATE 07/31/2003 JPEG Viewer (SD Card/PC Card) Slide Show Mode 1 Press ▲▼ to select “SLIDE,” and press ACTION . Press ▲▼◄► to move cursor to desired fi le in Index Area. ( Press ▲▼◄► to display next/previous page of 9 thumbnail fi les). Press ACTION to display S...
Page 68 - Lamp unit replacement period; Replacing the lamp unit
68 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) • Please wait more than one hour for lamp replacement. [ If you need to replace the lamp more urgently ] • The projection display has a forced cooling feature. After the POWER button is turned OFF, and sometime during about the fi rst minute ...
Page 69 - Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes
69 Information Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes The remote control can be preset for other manufacturers, by utilizing the REMOTE MODE SELECTION BUTTONS for CABLE, DTV, VCR, RCVR (a Receiver or Ampli f...
Page 70 - Infrared Remote Codes for Speci
70 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Setting to the remote using the step and set method (When code is not known): 3 4 1 2 Press and hold the POWER and ACTION buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds . After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode buttons will begin to fl ash. ...
Page 71 - VCR Infrared Codes Index
71 Information Infrared Codes IndexThe remote control is capable of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to page 69 and 70 for programming procedures. Notes: • The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not operate. The remote control is not designed to contro...
Page 72 - CABLE CONVERTER BOX AND DVD, CD PLAYERS Infrared Codes Index
72 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) CABLE CONVERTER BOX AND DVD, CD PLAYERS Infrared Codes Index DVD CBL Maker List (CBL) Maker Set Up No. Maker Set Up No. ABC 124 PULSAR 105, 132 ARCHER 125, 132 PUSER 132 CABLEVIEW 105, 132 RCA 115 CITIZEN 105, 122 REALISTIC 132 CURTIS 112, 11...
Page 74 - Quick Reference Functional Button Chart
74 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Quick Reference Functional Button Chart BUTTON MODE FUNCTION All Components Turns selected components On and Off TV Press to access Second Audio program MUTE TVCBLRCVR Mutes audio ASPECT TVDTVDBS Select picture size (ratio) to match programmi...
Page 76 - Troubleshooting
76 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Page Power does not turn ON • Is the power plug plugged in? 22-23 Lamp does not light up. • If the Lamp will not light after turn...
Page 77 - Spec i
77 Information Note: Design and Speci fi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. PT-50LC13 Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Power ON: Approx. 220 W (When audio is at maximum) Power OFF: Approx. 0.4 W (When cooling fan is stopped) LCD p...
Page 78 - Customer Services Directory; Accessory Purchases
78 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit. Dust will accumulate on the p...
Page 79 - Panasonic Multimedia Projection Display; Limited Warranty
79 Information PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Caroli...
Page 80 - Index
Customer’ 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 identi fi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for...
