Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT 56LCX66 Panasonic
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LSQT1060 B Multimedia Projection HDTV Operating Instructions PT-52LCX66/PT-56LCX66/PT-61LCX66/ PT-52LCX16/PT-56LCX16/PT-61LCX16 Models No. (USA) Three Important Reasons to Register Your Product Immediately! 1 Protect Your New Investment... Register your new Projection Display for insurance purposes in case your new Projection Display is stolen.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 1) Read these instructions before using, connecting or adjusting this product. 2) Keep these instructions for future reference.
3 Getting Start ed The Lamp is a consumable item and has a limited life. The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 4 Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Projection Display.
5 Getting Start ed To Start ! Use Now ! Enjoy More ! Other Information ! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...............................................2 Before Using ......................................................................................
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 6 Accessories 1. Remote Control (EUR7613ZH0) 2. Batteries 2 “AA” Viewing position <Side view> <Top view> To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the viewing guidelines shown in the diagrams below.
7 Getting Start ed Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 2 . Install batteries in the battery compartment. • Battery polarity (+) and (-) must match the markings inside the compartment. Two AA size Remote Control Battery Installation 1 . Slide the battery cover in direction of arrow.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 8 CC (Closed Caption) OSD (On-Screen Display) MSO (Multiple system owner/operator) Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories.
9 Getting Start ed Illuminated Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 20 16 Location of Controls 1 POWER Press to turn ON and OFF. 2 TV Sets the remote to control television or digital television. VCR, DBS/CBL, DVD Sets the remote to control other devices.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 10 Controls and Terminals on the Projection Display Front View <Model PT-56LCX16 unit shown> 1 SD CARD Slot Insert SD Card.
11 Getting Start ed Vent Notes: • Make sure the vents are not blocked. (This could cause damage.) • Indication on the back panel may change without notice. Vent 1 S-Video/Video Input Connector 1 Connect from other component. (Video 1) 2 Audio Input Connector 1 Connect from other component.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 12 Antenna Connection Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF IN Terminal When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cable, tighten with fingers only.
13 Getting Start ed For proper reception of analog or digital cable channels, a cable service connection is required. Cable Connection Use this con fi guration when connec ting the project ion display to a cable T V system. Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 14 How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals Connect a VCR or other peripheral equipment Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals.
15 Getting Start ed How to con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals Notes: • Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32) • Component video signals that will be recognized are 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 16 How to connect the AV OUT Terminals Recording Equipment (S-VHS /VHS VCR) VIDEO AUDIO You can connect a VCR to the AV OUT terminal to record the program you are viewing on-screen.
17 Getting Start ed How to connect the Amplifier Analog Audio Out Stereo System (A Stereo Amplifier and Speakers) AUDIO To listen to the audio through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier to AUDIO OUT on back of unit. Notes: • AUDIO OUT terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 18 Use the diagram below to connect the Digital Audio Output of your Projection Display to a Dolby Digital decoder. Dolby Digital 5.
19 Getting Start ed HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN How to connect the HDMI input terminal Recommended HDMI Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of a single AV equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 20 Installation (continued) Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown below.
21 Getting Start ed By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the HDMI IN terminal of this Projection Display, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This terminal is for use with HDMI equipped DVD players, Set top boxes and D-VHS machines.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 22 Installation (continued) How to connect the PC IN Terminals Notes: • Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
23 Getting Start ed RGB signals that can be input 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.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 24 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.
25 Basic Operation For your convenience, First Time Set up 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. Auto program You can scan All (Analog and Digital) channels.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 26 Pressing MENU displays the Main Menu screen. Press to select the desired icon. Press to return to previous level menu. Press Press to display Main menu.
27 Basic Operation Picture 1/2 Normal No Pic. mode Vivid Picture +10 Brightness +10 Color +10 Tint +10 Sharpness +10 Picture 1/2 Normal No Pic. mode Vivid Picture +10 Brightness +10 Color +10 Tint +10 Sharpness +10 Press to enter the menu. Press to select desired menu item.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 28 Tuning channels Switching languages for display Allows you to select the language used for On Screen Displays. Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen.
29 Basic Operation Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Press to select “Setup” icon. Press to display the Setup menu. Press to display the Program channel menu. Press to select “Program channel”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 30 Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel dis play. Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.
31 Basic Operation Edit (Add) Setting of register/delete in Program channel. Press to select “Caption detail”. Press to display the Caption input screen. Press to move cursor to “Caption”. Press to enter input field. Press to select the character to input/ change.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 32 Or 1 2 Rapid Tuning Press to switch to previously viewed channel or input modes.
33 Basic Operation Channel and Program tuning in digital television differs from conventional television. With DTV, many programs can exist within a single 6 MHz channel.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 34 Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power is turned off or volume level is changed.
35 Basic Operation Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Digital mode Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing Audio track 1 of 1 (English) Analog mode Press SAP button to select the desired audio mode as described below.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 36 Lets you choose the aspect mode based on the format of the received signal and your preference. The aspect mode changes each time ASPECT is pressed.
37 Advanced Op er a tion Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Press to select “Picture” icon. Press to display the Picture menu. Press to select each item.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 38 PC Adjust Press to select “PC adjust”. Press to display the PC adjust menu. 1 Picture 2/2 Color temp Normal Color mng. On Zoom adjust PC adjust Other adjust Adv.
39 Advanced Op er a tion Advanced Adjust Press to select “Adv. adjust.” Press to display the Adv. adjust menu. 1 Press to select each item. Press to adjust each item. 2 Picture 2/2 Color temp Normal Color mng. On Zoom adjust PC adjust Other adjust Adv.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 40 Audio Ad just ments Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Press to select “Audio” icon. Press to display the Audio menu.
41 Advanced Op er a tion Notes: • Sound signals are output from the rear AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. (p. 17-18) • When volume is adjusted or the MUTE button is pressed from the Remote Control, a message will be displayed. Other Adjust Press to select “Other adjust”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 42 Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time. Notes: • Pressing the RECALL button with sleep timer set displays remaining time.
43 Advanced Op er a tion Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Press NUMBER keys to enter your secret code. Notes: • Once ratings are set, restricted tapes or programs cannot be accessed unless the secret code is entered.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 44 Press to highlight the desired rating level. Lock Set To prevent video games, VCR tapes and all channels and video modes from being viewed.
45 Advanced Op er a tion Press to select “Monitor out”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. Notes: • 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.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 46 CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
47 Advanced Op er a tion Front Card Slot (p. 10) Photo Viewer Still image data ( JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card. Data Format for Card Browsing Notes: • 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.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 48 JPEG thumbnail Accessing Total 8 Info No.
49 Advanced Op er a tion Notes: File names will not be displayed correctly if... • More than 8 characters are used. • Spaces and special symbols are used. Use care when changing file names. Press to display full size file preview. (p. 51) Press to select file.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 50 Photo Viewer (continued) Slide Show Mode Single setting Mode ◄ Single ► Disp time 1 Repeat Off Mode Set to Single/Slide to view single images or perform a slide show.
51 Advanced Op er a tion Press RETURN with Single Play mode displayed to return to the JPEG thumbnail mode. When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu (p. 37) is displayed. Picture Adjust menu Picture Adjustment Single Play Mode Press ▲▼◄► to move cursor to desired file in INDEX AREA.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 52 Signal meter Press to select “Program channel”. Press to enter Program channel menu. CH scan All Language Program channel Input labels CC Other adjust Setup Press to select “Signal meter”.
53 Advanced Op er a tion Input labels To label video input connections for on-screen display. Comp. 1 ◄ ► Comp. 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Input labels CH scan All Language Program channel Input labels CC Other adjust Setup Press to select “Input labels”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 54 CC Mode for Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning. Press to select “Digital”.
55 Advanced Op er a tion Back opacity ◄ Automatic ► Outline Automatic Digital setting CC Reset Reset the CC settings. Mode Off Analog CC1 Digital Primary Digital setting CC reset CC Press to select “CC reset”. Press to reset Closed Caption settings.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 56 Setup Features (continued) Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control”* Other adjust Prog-out stop Off Ctrl with HDMI On Power off link Set Power on link No Press to select “Other adjust”.
57 Advanced Op er a tion Theater Speaker You can control the theater speaker with this unit’s Remote Control. “Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is connected via the HDMI input (1).
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 58 2 3 4 Select the equipment with the equipment selection button. • The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit).
59 Information Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the Remote Control. • Register the Remote Control codes (p.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 60 Remote Control Operation/Code List (continued) Remote Control Code List Br.
61 Information Brand Code ABS 1972 Adventura 0000 Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0124 Akai 0175 Alienware 1972 American High 0035 Audiovox 0037 Broksonic 1479 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Citizen 0037, 1278 Craig 0037 Cur.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 62 Brand Code Allegro 0869 Apex Digital 0672, 0794, 0796, 0797, 1004, 1056, 1.
63 Information Indicator lights on the front of the unit alert you to the unit’s internal condition. (p. 10) If the Lamp, Power, or Temp indicators flash, turn unit off and follow the directions below. Note: • Once necessary steps have been taken, and before turning unit back On, be sure the unit has sufficiently cooled down.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 64 Lamp replacement procedure Turn power off, wait until power indicator stops blinking red, then disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and confirm that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down.
65 Information Pull on both ends of the Front Cover 1 with your fingertips to remove it. (1) Turn the Lamp Cover Lock/Open Knob to the left. (2) Pull the Lamp Cover out and down to open it. Lamp Cover Lock/Open Knob Lamp Cover (1) Turn the Lamp Unit Lock/Open Knob to the left.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 66 Troubleshooting 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.
67 Information Symptoms Checks Page 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.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 68 Note: • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice.
69 Information Cleaning 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 picture screen.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 70 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.
71 Information Panasonic Multimedia Projection HDTV Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consume.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 72 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
73 Information These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, and its terms, do not apply to those sections when you distribute them as separate works.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 74 10. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission.
75 Information GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1, February 1999 Copyright © 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 76 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0.
77 Information If such an object file uses only numerical parameters, data structure layouts and accessors, and small macros and small inline functions (ten lines or less in length), then the use of the object file is unrestricted, regardless of whether it is legally a derivative work.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 78 12. If the distribution and/or use of the Library is restricted in certain.
79 Information 1080i ................................................................................ 15, 21 480i .................................................................................. 15, 21 480p ..........................................
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Printed in Indonesia LSQT1060 B S0306-4046 Customer’s Record The serial number of this product can be found on its back cover.
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