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Color Video Projection System
Operating Instructions
PT-51G44

WARNING
To move set, push from left side of set. Casters on right side
do not pivot in all directions. Set can tip over if moved from
right side, with risk of personal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Para mover el conjunto, empuje desde el lado izquierdo del
mismo. Los rolanas de la derecha no son pivotantes en todas
las direcciones. El conjunto se puede tumbar si se fo mueve
desde el lado derecho, corriendo asi el riesgo de sufrir danos
personales.
Mise en garde
Lors du déplacement du téléviseur, le pouser sur son cété
gauche. Les roulettes du cété droit ne pouvant tourner dans
toutes les directions, l’appareil pourrait tomber s’il est poussé
de ce cdté et causer ainsi des risques de blessure.
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WARNING:
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock
do
not
remove
cover
or
back.
No
user-serviceable
parts
inside.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel.
The lightning flash with arrow The exctamation point within a
head within a_ triangle is triangle is intended to tell the
intended to tell the user that user that important operating
parts inside the product are a and servicing instructions are in
risk of electric shock to persons, the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Read these instructions completely before operating PTV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 1999 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations
Your new Projection Television (PTV) system features a solid state chassis that ts designed to
give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best
performance.
Customer Record
The mode! and serial number of this product are located on the back of the PTV. You should
note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of
your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss. Product registration is
available for U.S. customers at www.prodreg.com/panasonic.
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Care and Cleaning
Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)
The projection screen is a high precision lens system which does not attract dust.
O Occasional dusting with a feather duster or very soft brush using only up and down motions.
*« Never rub across the screen in a side to side motion.
© Infrequent washing with a very weak solution of dishwashing soap using a soft, lint-free
clean cloth.
« DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
*« Do not use window or glass cleaner, laundry detergent, automatic dishwasher soap, or
abrasive cleaners.
¢ Do not use alcoho!, ammonia, or petroleum based products.
O Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
« Prevent solution from running into the receiver below.
O Avoid bumping or scraping the screen.
* Protect the very fine grooves on the screen which transport the picture.
Cabinet and Remote Control
0 For plastic cabinets and Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
O For wooden cabinets, use a soft cloth and an occasional coat of furniture polish to preserve
the finish.
O Donot use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
PT-51G44 120V AC, 60Hz2
Channel Capabillty - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113
2 Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
2 Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
S-VHS [Input Jack S-Video (¥-C} Connector
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

INSTALLATION
Installation
Television Location
This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available
options.
OV Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
O Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. !nadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
0 Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
QO Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
O Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
O Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors.
0 Avoid long cables to minimize interference.
AC Power Supply Cord
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE APLUG WITHA 1cf=
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE Polarized plug
NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY
BE NECESSARY.
Cable / Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection Incoming Cable from
; Cable Company
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
Note: <A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. fy
Check with your local cable company for compatibility @ CCD
requirements. se Oh a WARE
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Antenna Connection is sll
° For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an externa! antenna is required. For
best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.
° Antenna Mode must be set to TV in the SETUP menu. Incoming Cable trom
Home Antenna
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Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna Af
users must change to Antenna Mode in the
SetUp Menu.

INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections
VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to
the video inputs, See the optional equipment manual for more information.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV
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Procedure
1. Connect equipment as shown to rear Audio/Video input jacks.
2. Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.
3. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.
Note: The S-VIDEO connection is optional and overrides other VIDEO connection. Use
INPUT 1, AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO connection.
TO AUDIO AMPlifier
Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
Select TV SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu on screen.
Set amplifier volume to minimum.
Adjust PTV volume to desired level.
Adjust amplifier volume to match the PTV.
Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.
Volume, mute, bass, treble and balanced are now controlled from the PTV.
Note: in OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.
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MAIN MENU
Main Menu
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ACTION Button
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. Press the ACTION button
repeatedly to exit.
CH / VOL Buttons
Press the CH (channel) or VOL {volume} buttons to select an icon. Use the CH buttons to
highlight the desired features. Use VOL buttons to select and adjust features.
Remote Navigation Buttons
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Remote Control
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with
this PTV.

PiCTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source (VCR,
camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV
(may vary)
= : = INPUT
CABLE BOX
TO AUDIO
Cable Splitter
(Not Supplied)
CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and
Cable Box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control! Quick
Reference Guide.
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame.
Note: _ initially, the PIP picture is the same as the Main Picture.
To view a different picture in the PIP frame:
° Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video PIP source.
° Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3.
° Choose channels for the P/P frame by pressing the CBL button on the remote
control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
° Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the remote
contro! and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
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SX SWAP Button
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The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for
onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION
PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box
This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source (VCR) is
required to provide a second picture.
Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
{may vary)
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CABLES NOT SUPPLIED
Note: The remote control must be programmed with the supplied codes to operate the VCR.
See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference
Guide.
Procedure
Turn the VCR OFF and tune the PTV to channel 3.
Press the PIP button on the remote contro! to display the PIP frame on screen.
Note: _ initiaily, the PIP picture is the same as the Main Picture.
° Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the VIDEO PIP
source.
° Press the VCR button on the remote control and turn ON the VCR.
° Press the TV/VCR button on the remote control.
° Choose channels for P/P frame by pressing VCR CHANNEL up/down buttons on
the remote control.
« Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the remote
control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.
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The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for
onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart
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When entered, TIME will display onscreen after
SET TIME pressing POWER button, RECALL button, or
changing channels.
ANT Choose CABLE or TV to match the signal at your
antenna input.
AUTO PROG Automatically program channels with a signal
into memory.
MANUAL PROG Manually add or delete channels from memory.
Select CC for Closed Captioning display. Select OFF
to display closed captioning when MUTE button is
pressed.
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
Adjustment may be required when the PTV is moved
because of the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field on
the projection tubes.
AUDIO NORM cara TREBLE and BALANCE to factory
Increase or decrease the bass response.
TREBLE Increase or decrease the treble response.
BALANCE Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
Select the audio mode:
O STEREO - Two channel audio reception.
O SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to the
alternate audio channel if available in your area
{bilingual or descriptive audio).
[ MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo
signal is weak.
Automatically maintain constant volume between
programs and commercials.
SURROUND Enhances audio response when listening to stereo.
CONVERGENCE ADJ

MAIN MENU FEATURE CHART
Main Menu Feature Chart (Cont.)
AUIDIC
Select TV SPEAKERS:
ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.
OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV
TV SPEAKERS Speakers off — audio adjustable by TV.
OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV
SPEAKERS off — audio adjustable only by the
external amplifier.
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Wiinalaias
Program PTV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or
Shee MEH 90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
Program PTV to automatically turn on and off at
PROGRAM TIMER selected time on a selected channel, daily or only one
day.
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CH CAP
CHANNEL CAPTION Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four
characters for each station.
LOCK
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to
prevent
video
games,
cable
box,
and
VCRs
from
being
viewed.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Features
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Languages fa
in SETUP menu, select ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish), or FRANCAIS (French) to change the
menu language.
SET-UP
SET TIME __: 2 AM
ANT CABLE
AUTO PROG NO MANUAL PROG NO
[cq MODE OFF
[ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS]
CONVERGENCE ADJ. NO
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Convergence Adj. (Adjustment) bad
In SETUP menu, select CONVERGENCE ADJ only after moving the PTV to adjust for the
effects of the earth’s magnetic field on the projection tubes. Use the navigation buttons to select
CONVERGENCE ADJ.
SET-UP
SET TIME __:__ AM
ANT CABLE
AUTO PROG NO MANUAL PROG NO
(CG MODE OFF
ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS
[CONVERGENCE ADJ. NO |
Note: Convergence adjustment seldom needs adjusting, except when moving the PTV.
Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on screen with the
outside reference marks, as shown below. Press the ACTION button to display the RED
CONVERGENCE screen.
| CONVERGENCE |
|NEXT “ACTION |
Reference

SPECIAL FEATURES
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Convergence Adj. (Adjustment Cont.) ‘sit
Use the navigation buttons to align the red cross with the white cross pattern at the center of the
screen. Press ACTION to continue to the blue convergence adjustment screen.
CONVERGENCE
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Note: TOPAEVENT PICTURE TUBE DAMAGE. DO NOT LEAVE TEST PATTERN
ON FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
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An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a
minimum of color fringing.
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Timer Ui
Sleep Timer
In TIMER menu, program to turn PTV OFF in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn off timer.
TIMER CONTROL
‘SLEEP TIMER __
PROGRAM TIMER
ON
OFF
CHANNEL
SET TIME FIRST

SPECIAL FEATURES
Program Timer
In Timer menu, program PTV to automatically turn on and off at selected time on a selected
channel, daily or one day.
TIMER CONTROL
SLEEP TIMER
PROGRAM TIMER
ON
OFF
CHANNEL
SET TIME FIRST
Note: TIME must be entered in the SET UP menu to operate PROGRAM TIMER.
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SX Turn Off After 90 Minutes
AYS
The PTV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the PROGRAM TIMER. If the
OFF time is programmed or if a key is pressed,
the automatic OFF after 90 minutes will
be cancelled.
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SS PROGRAM TIMER Activation
The PROGRAM TIMER is active when the PTY is
OFF or ON. The PTV will switch to the selected
channel at the selected time set by the
PROGRAM TIMER.

SPECIAL FEATURES
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CH CAP (Channel Caption) Pd
Program channel captions (station labels) for 30 stations using up to four characters.
CHANNEL CAPTION
ENTER CHANNEL NUMBER
123
ENTER CAPTION
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4 TO MOVE <> TO SELECT
v CURSOR CHANNEL
Note: Delete channel captions by entering dashes (-) in all four character siots.
Lock |G
Game Guard Lock and Unlock
Select GAME GUARD to prevent video games and videotapes from being viewed.
Lock Channel! 3, Channei 4, and video inputs for 12, 24, or 48 hours by entering a four-digit
secret code, then selecting GAME GUARD ON.
Note: Understand how to unlock GAME GUARD before using it. Use a code that is easy to remember
or record it in a safe place.
LOCK |
GAME GUARD
MOTION PICT. STATUS
CHANGE SETTINGS
TV PARENTAL STATUS
CHANGE SETTINGS
HOW LONG?
Note: ff GAME GUARD is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the message
GAME GUARD ON displays in the upper right corner of the TV screen.
Unlock GAME GUARD by reentering the same four-digit secret code, then selecting GAME
GUARD OFF.
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SQ Unlocking
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If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12,
24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be
cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected
and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced
by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Troubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.
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Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
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Interterence
Move PTV from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles, and Medical Equipment
Noisy Audio
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No Audio Normal viaeo Change Channel
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Check
Antenna
Cables
Noisy Audio No Video
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Controt Again
Check Second Video Source Operation
No Video
No PIP
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Normal Audio No Color
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Wrong Audio Normal Video
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Normal Audio Normal Video
Intermittent Remote Control Operation
Adjust Color Settings
Change Channel
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Replace Remote Control Batteries

NOTES

NOTES
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita
Electric Carporation of America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
www.panasonic.com
[phone]
Panasonic de Mexico, S.A, de C.V.
Amores No. 1126
Col. Del Valle C.P. 03100
México, D,F.
Tal. (915 4 015) 488-1000
Fax [phone]} 575-6763, 575-6765
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Tel. [phone]
Fax (787} 768-2910

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WARNING
To move set, push from left side of set. Casters on right side
do not pivot in all directions. Set can tip over if moved from
right side, with risk of personal injury.
ADVERTENCIA
Para mover el conjunto, empuje desde el lado izquierdo del
mismo. Los rolanas de Ja derecha no son pivotantes en todas
las direcciones. El conjunto se puede tumbar si se lo mueve
desde el lado derecho, corriendo asi el riesgo de sufrir danos
personales.
Mise en garde
Lors du déplacement du teléviseur, le pouser sur son coté
gauche. Les roulettes du cété droit ne pouvant tourner dans
toutes les directions, l’appareil pourrait tomber s’il est poussé
de ce cété et causer ainsi des risques de blessure.
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PRECAUCION
RIESGO DE SACUDIDAS..
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PRECAUCION: A fin de reducir el riesgo de sacudidas eléctricas, no
deberan quitarse ni la cubierta ni la tapa posterior. No hay en el interior pieza
alguna que el usuario tenga que reparar. Todo servicio habra de brindarlo
personal de reparacién capacitado.
El propésito de? rel4mpago con El propdsito del signo de
punta de flecha dentro de un exclamacién dentro de un
tridngulo es el de advertir al tridngufo es el de advertir al
usuario de que existen piezas usuario de que los
internas del producto que documentos que acompafnan
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représentan riesgo de que las al aparato incluyen
personas reciban sacudidas importantes instrucciones de
eléctricas. funcionamiento y reparacisn.
PRECAUCION: Con el objeto de prevenir el riesgo de incendio o de sacudida
eléctrica, este aparato no debera verse expuesto a la Muvia ni a la humedad.