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LSQT1061 B Multimedia Projection HDTV Operating Instructions PT-56DLX76/PT-61DLX76/ PT-61DLX26 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 ........................................................................................ 6 Location of Controls .
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7 Getting Start ed Emergency Alert System ( EAS) Forced Tuning If a CableCARD™ is installed, the cable MSO (multiple system owner/operator) may provide an Emergency Alert System message. These messages are intended to alert the general public of important local or national emergency situations.
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) EAS (Emergency Alert System) 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 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. 3 TV/VIDEO Changes Input source.
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-56DLX76 unit shown> Location of Controls (continued) 1 SD CARD Slot Insert SD Card.
11 Getting Start ed.
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13 Getting Start ed.
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15 Getting Start ed 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. (p. 10-11) Notes: • Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
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 con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals Notes: • Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button.
17 Getting Start ed 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. An external monitor can also be connected to the AV OUT terminals.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 18 Installation (continued) How to connect the Amplifier Analog Audio Out Ste.
19 Getting Start ed.
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) IR Blaster Connection IR Blaster (Supplied) Infra.
21 Getting Start ed How to connect the HDMI input terminal HDMI OUT HDMI OUT AUDIO IN 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 22 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.
23 Getting Start ed By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the HDMI IN terminals 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 24 How to connect the PC 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) (Not included) to connect a Macintosh computer to the set.
25 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.
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27 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 28 Notes: • After “Auto program” is completed the unit tunes to the first channel found during “Auto program”.
29 Basic Operation Caution: • In order to begin receiving listings, turn the TV off when not in use. Within 24 hours, you will begin to receive TV show listings. It may take up to six days to receive the full eight days of initial show listings. To not have TV Guide displayed when power is turned on 1 Press to view TV Guide.
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31 Basic Operation Picture 2/2 Color temp Normal Color mng. On Zoom adjust PC adjust Other adjust Adv. adjust 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 32 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.
33 Basic Operation CH scan All Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup Press to select “Clock”. Press to display Clock screen. 2 3 Press to select “Date”. Press to adjust the date. • Press and hold to change the month. Press to select “Time”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 34 Notes: • If “Cable” or “Antenna” is selected and a CableCARD™ is not inserted, Auto program will perform Scan All.
35 Basic Operation Press to select “Edit”. Press to enter the edit mode. Press to select the desired preset channel line. Press to select edit area. “CH,” “Caption,” “Favorite,” “Add”. Edit (Caption) Press to select “Preset”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 36 Edit (Add) Setting of register/delete in Program channel. Press to move cursor to “Apply”. Press to enter Favorite and return to Edit screen.
37 Basic Operation.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 38 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew’ s cooking show 1080I TV -G Standard 4 : 3 10:00 am 30 CC SAP Channel and Program tuning in digital television differs from conventional television.
39 Basic Operation 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. Audio Mute Press MUTE to instantly mute the sound. Press again to restore the previous sound level.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 40 Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
41 Basic Operation 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. Notes: • When a 1080p (HDMI) signal is received, the aspect is set to FULL and cannot be changed.
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43 Basic Operation Swapping left and right screens 5 Video 1 5 Vid eo 1 Press to swap. Note: • Picture quality may change according to the combination of signals input to the left and right screens. Select desired input mode of the Right screen Press to select the desired input mode.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 44 Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Press to select “Picture” icon. Press to display the Picture menu. Press to select each item.
45 Advanced Op er a tion PC Adjust Press to select “PC adjust”. Press to display the PC adjust menu. 1 Press to select each item. Press to adjust each item. 2 Lets you choose one of three pre-set Picture Modes that best suits the program to which you are viewing.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 46 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.
47 Advanced Op er a tion.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 48 Notes: • Sound signals are output from the rear AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. (p. 18-19) • When volume is adjusted or the MUTE button is pressed from the Remote Control, a message will be displayed.
49 Advanced Op er a tion 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. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to turn off.
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51 Advanced Op er a tion Press to highlight the desired rating level. Lock Set To prevent video games, VCR tapes and all channels and video modes from being viewed. The available modes are: • Off - Turns off Lock set functions. • All - All channels are locked regardless of the rating level.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 52 Press to select “Monitor out”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. Notes: • The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
53 Advanced Op er a tion CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended for children under age 8.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 54 Still image data ( JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card.
55 Advanced Op er a tion JPEG thumbnail Accessing Total 8 Info No. 102-0001 Date 01/01/2000 Pixel 2048x1536 MENU RETURN OK Select Select 102-0002 102-0003 102-0005 102-0006 102-0004 102-0007 102-0008 102-0001 JPEG thumbnail The screen below is displayed automatically while a card is inserted.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 56 Notes: File names will not be displayed correctly if... • More than 8 characters are used. • Spaces and special symbols are used.
57 Advanced Op er a tion Press RETURN with Slide Show mode displayed to return to the Card Menu Screen. Exit Slide Show mode Pressing RETURN during Slide Show mode allows you to exit the mode. 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 58 TV Guide Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen. Press to select “TVG/Photo” icon. Press to display the TVG/ Photo menu.
59 Advanced Op er a tion Press to select the menu item from the service bar. Press to set. SCHEDULE Checks or changes the schedule of recording and reminder reservation and displays what shows have been recorded. (p. 62-63) SEARCH Searches for the show by a type and category.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 60 Reserve a show (Recording/Reminder) 2 Press to select the show. 3 Press to display the panel menu. 4 Press to select “set recording” or “set reminder”.
61 Advanced Op er a tion Press to set. • The show list appears. • To display the desired show → Select the show on air and press OK. • To reserve shows for recording → Select the upcoming show and press MENU. → Select “set recording” on the panel menu.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 62 TV Guide (continued) Searching for a Speci fi c Keyword, Actor, or Director 1. Select “KEYWORD” as the “Search for shows” category in Step 2 and press OK.
63 Advanced Op er a tion Reserve with date and time (Manual Recording/Manual Reminder) 1 Do steps 1~2 to select “TO DO” under “SCHEDULE” on page 62. 2 Press to display the panel menu screen. 3 Press to select “new manual recording” or “new manual reminder”.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 64 Signal meter Press to select “Program channel”. Press to enter Program channel menu. CH scan All Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup Press to select “Signal meter”.
65 Advanced Op er a tion Input labels To label video input connections for on-screen display. CH scan All Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup Press to select “Input labels”. Press to enter the sub-menu field. 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 66 Digital settings Selecting digital broadcast service and viewing formats. Press to select “Digital setting”. Press to enter the Digital setting menu.
67 Advanced Op er a tion About Reset Display the TV set Version and Software License. Press to select “About”. Press to display the About screen. Press to select “Version” or “License”. Press to display “Version” or “License”. Setup is reset.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 68 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”.
69 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 HDMI1 input.
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71 Information The following explains how to operate external devices with the Remote Control. • Register the Remote Control codes (p. 70) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer.
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 72 Remote Control Operation/Code List (continued) Remote Control Code List Br.
73 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 74 Remote Control Operation/Code List (continued) Brand Code Allegro 0869 Ape.
75 Information Warning Indicators 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 76 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.
77 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 78 Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Troubleshooting Symptoms Checks Page Power does not turn ON.
79 Information Symptoms Checks Page Ghost images on screen. This may occur if stationary images, such as still video images, web pages, or filler bars (used for NORMAL aspect mode), are left on-screen for a prolonged time. • This is a characteristic of the DMD 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 80 Note: • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. PT-56DLX76 PT-61DLX76/PT-61DLX26 Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Power ON: Approx.
81 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 82 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.
83 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 84 GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright © 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
85 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 86 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.
87 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.
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89 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.
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91 Information Index 1080i ................................................................................ 16, 23 1080p .................................................................................... 23 480i .....................................
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 LSQT1061 B S0 8 06- 3 0 8 6 Customer’s Record The serial number of this product can be found on its back cover.
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