Panasonic PT-51SX60T User manual

Panasonic
Color Video Projection System
Operating Instructions
PT-51SX60
T-61SX60

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
Jas 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 deplacement du televiseur, le pouser sur son cote
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.
WARNING
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.
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WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance
to rain or moisture.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Congratulations 2
Customer Record 2
Care and Cleaning 2
Specifications 2
Installation 3
Television Location 3
Optional Cable Connections 3
AC Power Supply Cord 3
Cable /Antenna 1and 23
Optional Equipment Connections 4
VCR Connection 4
Cable Box Connection 5
VCR and Cable Box Connection 6
Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) 7
Program Out Connection 7
Dolby Center Channel Input Connection 8
Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation 9
Basic PIP Operation 9
PIP Operation with aCable Box 9
Roller Guide Menu™ 10
Basic Navigation 10
Remote Control Guide 10
Roller Guide Feature Chart 11
Special Features 14
Menu Languages 14
Program Channels 14
Closed Captioning 14
Closed Caption on Mute 15
Convergence 15
Sleep Timer 17
Timer 1and 217
Picture Adjustments 18
Dolby Center Mode &Fixed Audio Out 18
Favorite Channels and Captions 19
Lock 20
Troubleshooting Chart 21
Read these instructions completely before operating TV.
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 aviolation of law.

Congratulations
Congratulations
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 TV. 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 I
Number I
Serial I
Number I
Care and Cleaning
Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)
The projection screen is ahigh precision lens system which has aprotective screen.
The protective screen is fully washable with the following precautions:
Use amild soap solution or window cleaner and aclean 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 asoft cloth dampened with water or amild
detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.
Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.
Specifications
Power Source
PT-51SX60 PT-61SX60 120V AC, 60Hz
Channel Capability -181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-125
4Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
8Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm
Video Output Jack 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type
2Audio Output Jacks 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm
25-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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.
OKeep 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 APLUG 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
Cable /Antenna 1and 2
For proper reception, either acable or antenna connection is required
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
Note: Acable converter box may be required for proper reception.
Check with your local cable company for compatibility
requirements.
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Antenna 1and 2Connections
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For
best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.
To use Antenna 1or Antenna 2, select ANT1 OR ANT2 and incoming cable irom
TV Mode in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Home Antenna
Channels).
(Cable Preset
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.
Antenna users must change to TV Mode in
the Set Up menu.

Installation
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to aVCR only. The S-VIDEO connection
provides higher quality picture. It overrides other VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 1or 2, AUDIO R
and Lwith S-VIDEO connection.
Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR. See
Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing atelevision program
Procedure
1.Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
Viewing avideo
Procedure
Option A
1.Select ANT1 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.
OOption B
1.Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3or 4, depending on your VCR.
3. Begin the video.
Recording atelevision program
Procedure
OOption 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 3or 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 ANT1 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 TV front panel to use the connections for your optional
equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, or other video components). Select input 4mode by
pressing TV/VIDEO button.
CONNECTIONS OF FRONT OF TV
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to acable box only.
Cable Box TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
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Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Note:
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT
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VIDEO S-VIDEO
4INPUT 1
iINPUT 2
TO AUDIO AMP PROG .
OUT
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 apremium (scrambled) cable channel
Procedure
1.
2.
3.
Note:
Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Tune the television to Channel 3.
Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view.
To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special
Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.

Installation
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both aVCR and acable 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 apremium (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), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.
Recording apremium (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 3or 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 adifferent channel while recording:
Select ANT1 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 atelevision 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 TV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.
5. Select SPEAKERS OFF &VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO menu to
control speakers from the TV or select FIXED AUDIO OUT to control
speakers from the external amplifier.
6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are now controlled from the TV, if you
select VARIABLE AUDIO OUT mode.
Program Out Connection (PROG. OUT)
To use the TV audio and video with optional video equipment, use PROG. OUT and TO AUDIO
AMP terminals on the back of the TV.
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 TV
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Installation
Dolby Center Channel Input Connection
Your TV can be configured to use the TV speakers as center channel speakers in Dolby*
surround sound transmission. Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to CENTER
CHANNEL INPUT on the back of the TV as shown. DOLBY CENTER MODE &FIXED
AUDIO OUT must be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide™** menu under SPEAKERS.
TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT
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CENTER CHANNEL INPUT
(1) Push and hold down button,
(2) Insert bare wire Into terminal
and release button.
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Video Component VCR
Dolby Surround
AMPLIFIER
Left Front
Speaker TV Speakers
Center Channel
Right Front
Speaker
Left Rear
Surround Speaker Right Rear
Surround Speaker
"Dolby" and "Pro-logic" are the trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"U.S. Patent Pending
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