Panasonic PT-51SX30 User manual

Panasonic
Color Video Projection System
Operating Instructions
PT-51SX30 PT-61SX30 PT-56SX30
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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 la 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 dbplacement du tel6viseur, le pouser sur son cot6
gauche. Les roulettes du cote droit ne pouvant tourner dans
toutes les directions, l’appareil pourrait tomber s’il est pousse
de ce cote et causer ainsi des risques de blessure.
Certain audio features of this product manufacture under a license from Desper Products, Inc.
Spatial izer® and the circle*in-square device and trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.
Spatializer U S. Patents are; 4,308,423; 4,355.203 and 5,412,731.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
A The lightning flash with arrow
head within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts Inside the product are a
> risk of electric shock to persons.
A The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in
L the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents _
Table of Contents
Congratulations.3
Customer 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 - Set-Top (DTV-STB) Connection.11
Roller Guide Menu ™ N a v i g a t i o n . 1 2
Basic Navigation. 1 2
Remote Control Guide.12
Roller Guide Feature Chart.13
Special Features.16
Menu Languages.16
Program Channels.16
Closed Captioning.17
Convergence.17
Sleep Timer.19
Timer 1 and 2.19
Picture.20
Audio.20
Channels - Favorites.21
Channels - Caption.21
Lock.22
Troubleshooting Chart.23
Read these instructions completely before operating PTV.
Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2000 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
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CONGRA TULA TIONS
Congra tula tions
Your new Projection Television (PTV) features state-of-the-art technology for high
quality picture and sound with complete audio/video connections for your home
theater system. Your PTV is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was
thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance.
Customer Record
The model 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
registraton for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/panasonic.
Model
Number - - ;
Serial i
Number . . .
Care and Cleaning
Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)
The projection screen is a high precision lens system which has a protective screen.
The protective screen is fully washable with the following precautions:
□ Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth.
• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
• Do not use laundry detergent or automatic dishwasher soap.
• Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum based products.
□ Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
• Prevent solution from running into the receiver below.
□ Avoid bumping or scraping the screen.
Cabinet and Remote Control
□ For cabinets and remote control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild
detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
□ Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
PT-51SX30 (2.7A)
PT-56SX30 2.7A)
PT-61SX30 (2.7A)
120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability -161
VHF-12; UHF-56; Cabfe-125
4 Video Input Jacks
1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
8 Audio Input Jacks
500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Video Output Jack
1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
2 Audio Output Jacks
0-2.OV RMS 4.7K Ohm
Component Input (Y / P B / P R )
75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
3 S-Video input Jacks
S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Installation
Installation
Television Location
This unit can be used as an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.
□ Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
□ Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
□ Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
□ Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
□ Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
□ Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors.
□ 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 A PLUG WITH A
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. FOR SOME MODELS THAT ARE
NON-POLARIZED, THE USE OF AN AC ADAPTOR CONNECTOR MAY
BE NECESSARY.
Polarized plug
NorvPolarized plug
Cable / Antenna
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception.
Check with your local cable company for compatibility
requirements .
Antenna Connections
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of PTV
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For
best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connect home antenna to ANTI connection on back of
television. Select TV mode and ANTI in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode and
ANT 1 in the Set Up menu.

Installation
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide .
Viewing a television program
Procedure
1. Select ANTI in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
Viewing a video
Procedure
□ Option A
1. Select ANTI in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
□ Option B
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Begin the video
Recording a television program
Procedure
□ Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
□ Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program)
1. Select ANT 1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record.
4. Begin recording.
5. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.
6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

Installation ____
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
Open the door on the PTV front panel to use the connections for your optional
equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, or other video components). Select input 4 mode by
pressing TV/VIDEO button.
CONNECTIONS OF FRONT OF PTV
INPUT 4 ® ® ®
S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable
box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference
Guide.
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3.
3. Using the cable box r tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special
Features section for more information), ANTI must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.
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Installation
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
VCR
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 .
Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3.
3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special
Features section for more information), ANTI must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan .
Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input ( VIDEO 1,
VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR.
3. Turn the VCR ON.
4. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR.
5. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record.
6. Begin recording.
Note: To view a different channel while recording:
• Select ANT 1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.
• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select TV mode.
• Tune the television to a television program (except another premium cable channel).

Installation _
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP
inputs on back of television.
Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers .
Audio Adjustments
1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the on screen AUDIO menu .
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust PTV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the PTV.
5. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu to control
speakers from the PTV or select FIXED AUDIO OUT to control speakers from the
external amplifier.
6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the PTV, if you select
VARIABLE AUDIO OUT mode.
Program Out Connection (PROG. OUT)
To use the PTV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. OUT and TO
AUDIO AMP terminals on the back of the PTV.
Procedure
1. Connect optional video equipment to PROG. OUT video and TO AUDIO AMP R/L
Audio terminals.
2. PROG OUT terminal display is the same as the on screen display.
3. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording or monitoring.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV
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Installation
Dolby Center Channel input Connection
Your PTV can be configured to use the PTV speakers as center channel speakers in
Dolby* surround sound transmission. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to CENTER
CHANNEL INPUT on the back of the PTV as shown. DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED
AUDIO OUT must be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide ™ * * menu under SPEAKERS.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV
""Dolby" and "Pro-logic" are the trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
**U.S. Patent Pending

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation _
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows
watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same time without or with an external video
source (VCR).
Basic PIP Operation
Procedure
Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame onscreen.
Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only.
1. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL up/down
buttons.
2. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down
buttons or by using the numeric keypad.
1 1 /
^ ‘\ 2 r SWAP Button
The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main
Picture source. Press the RECALL button for
onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.
PIP Operation with a Cable Box
Procedure
□ To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the Main Picture:
Note: Use this procedure if you want to watch premium cable channels in the Main
Picture while viewing a television program or video in the PIP frame .
1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune television to Channel 3.
3. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP frame onscreen.
Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only
4. Verify the cable box is ON.
5. Choose channels for the Main Picture by tuning the cable box.
6. Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control
and using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.
Note: Swap is not available when using the cable box to tune channels, if your cable box has
a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use ail PIP
functions . See the equipment manual for more information. (Tune the PIP to the video
input connected to the cable box).

_ Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection
Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the
back of your PTV.
DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB
Note: There are three video inputs, Y, P B , and P R . Separate component color inputs provide
luminance and color separation . Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs .

Roller Guide Menu Navigation _
Roller Guide Menu Navigation
Procedure
1 . Press the ACTION button in the middle of the large blue button on the Remote Control
to display the Roller Guide Menu,
2. Press the CH up/down to rotate the Roller Guide to the desired feature.
3. Press the ACTION button to display main menus and submenus.
4. Press the CH up/down buttons to highlight desired main menu feature.
5. Press the VOL right button to enter submenus.
6. Press the CH up/down buttons to highlight desired submenu feature.
7. Press the VOL right/left button to select or adjust feature.
8. Press the ACTION button twice to return to the Roller Guide Menu.
9. To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button.
Note: Be careful to press ACTION in the middle of the button. If you do not press in the
middle of the button, the (CH) channel or (VOL) volume keys may be activated.
Panasonic
ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS
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LOCK TIMER
CHANNELS
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SET UP
PICTURE
AUDIO
FOR MORE FEATURES
PRESS USM TO SELECT
Remote ACTION / Navigation Button
Remote Control Guide
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided
with this PTV.

Roller Guide Feature Chart
Roller Guide Feature Chart
LANGUAGES
PROG.CHAN
(Program Channels)
Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
MODE - Select Cable or TV. See
Installation section in manual.
ANTENNA - Select ANT 1 or ANT 2.
AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program
channels having a signal into memory.
MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or
delete channels from memory.
CC ON MUTE - Activate C1-C4 for Closed
Captioning display when the remote MUTE
button is pressed.
CC MODE - Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for
Closed Captioning, program guides and
other information.
AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power
up the PTV at the same time as the Cable
Box or other components or select OFF.
CONVERGENCE - Adjustment may be
required when the PTV is moved because
of the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field
on the projection tubes.
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second
Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO
when stereo signal is weak.)
BASS - Increase or decrease the bass
response.
TREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble
response.
BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right
speaker volume.
NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default.
Al SOUND - Automatically adjust volume
to maintain a comfortable listening level.
(Al sound is not available in VIDEO mode).

Roller Guide Feature Chart
Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)
(Stem
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
CLOCK SET
SLEEP
VIDEO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
□ SPATIALIZER® - Three dimensional
surround sound with two speakers.
D ON - PTV speakers operate normally.
□ OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Output) -
PTV speakers off * audio adjustable by
PTV.
□ OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)-
PTV speakers off — audio adjustable only
by the external amplifier.
□ DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO
OUT - PTV speakers provide center
speakers for Dolby sound transmission
available on video or laser disc. (See
Installation section in manual.)
Set the time and the day of the week.
(Time will display onscreen after turning on
the television, pressing the RECALL button
or changing channels).
Set timer to turn off PTV in 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
Set one or both timers to automatically turn
television on and off at selected times, on
selected channels, and on selected days.
(Clock must be set to use Timer features).
PICTURE
COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity.
TINT - Adjust natural flesh tones.
BRIGHTNESS - Adjust dark areas for crisp
detail.
PICTURE - Adjust white areas of picture.
SHARPNESS * Adjust clarity of outline
detail.
NORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to
factory default settings

_ Roller Guide Feature Chart
Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)
sum)
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
□ COLOR TEMP - Adjust white balance to
COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL.
□ AUTO COLOR - Equalize color to
compensate for signal variations.
□ Al PICTURE - Maintain high contrast in the
whole picture.
□ 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimize noise and cross
color in the picture.
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CHANNELS
FAVORITES
□ CHANNEL SCAN * Select FAV (16
favorites) or ALL channels to scan
channels using the up/down CH buttons.
CAPTION
□ PRESET CAPTION - Enter channel
numbers for preset captions.
□ MANUAL CAPTION - Enter channel
numbers and captions manually.
□ INPUT LABEL - Label video connections
for onscreen display of optional equipment.
□
LOCK
MODE
□ Lock All, Channels or Game with a secret
code.
HOW LONG?
□ Select the period of time (12, 24, 48 hours
or ALWAYS) for your option to be locked.

Special Features _
Special Features
SET UP
Menu Languages
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA / LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL
(Spanish), or FRANQAIS (French).
Prog Chan (Program Channels)
In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select:
□ MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source.
□ ANTENNA to select either ANTI or ANT2.
□ AUTO PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with a signal.
□ MANUAL PROGRAM to manually add or delete channels.
I CC| (Closed Captioning)
This television contains a built-in decoder that displays |CC| (Closed Captioned) text across the
screen (white or colored letters on black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a
television program or other information. The program viewed must include Close Captioning for the
feature to work.
I CC] Mode
□ In SET UP Menu, select I CC| (Closed Caption).
□ Select [CC] MODE.
□ Select OFF. Cl. C2, T1, T2, C3, C4, T3 or T4:
• OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
• Cl - For video related information to be displayed, up to 4 lines onscreen at a time. (It
does not block relevant parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
• C2 to C4 - For other modes of video related information.
• T1 - For program guide and other information to be displayed, when available.
(Blocks a large portion of the picture on the television screen).
• T2 to T4 - For other modes of information. (Blocks a large portion of the picture on the
television screen).
□ Press ACTION to return to submenu options, and exit menus.

Special Features
ICCI On Mute
Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is
pressed.
Note: This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is OFF. The program being
viewed must be broadcast with Closed Captioning. (Refer to your local TV guide).
□ In SET UP Menu, select ICCI (Closed Caption).
□ Select NO, Cl, C2, C3, or C4.
□ Recommended set up for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button:
• [CC] ON MUTE: Cl
• [ccj MODE: OFF
□ Press ACTION to return to submenu options, and exit menus.
□ Press the MUTE button to activate the Closed Caption feature.
□ Press the MUTE button again to deactivate the feature.
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Convergence
In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. only after moving the
PTV to adjust for the effects of the earth’s magnetic field on the projection tubes.
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Note:
Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after moving the PTV.

Special Features _
Convergence (cont.)
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 move the RED
CONVERGENCE screen.
Use the navigation buttons to align the red cross with the white cross pattern at the center of the
screen. Press the ACTION button to continue to the blue convergence adjustment screen and
repeat.
Note: To prevent picture tube damage do not leave test pattern on for an extended
period of time.