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.
AThe lightning flash with arrow aThe exclamation point within a
head within atriangle is triangle is intended to tell the
intended to tell the user that /1\user that important operating
parts inside the product are a/J\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
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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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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Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation
Picture In Picture (PiP) Operation
This television includes atwo 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 P/Pframe 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.
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 aCable 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 atelevision 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 P/Pframe 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
avideo output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use all PIP
functions. See the equipment manual for more information. (Tune the PIP to the video
input connected to the cable box).
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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.
Remote ACTION /Navigation Button
CH
VOL
Remote Control Guide
VOL
The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided
with this TV.

Roller Guide Feature Chart
Roller Guide Feature Chart
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SETUP
LANGUAGES Select English, Spanish, or French menu.
PROG. CHAN
(Program Channels)
MODE -Select Cable or TV. See
Installation section in manual.
ANTENNA -Select ANT 1or ANT 2.
AUTO PROGRAM -Automatically program
channels having asignal into memory.
MANUAL PROGRAM -Manually add or
delete channels from memory.
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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.
OTHER ADJ.
CONVERGENCE -Adjustment may be
required when the PTV is moved because
of the effects of the Earth's magnetic field
on the projection tubes.
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AUDIO
AUDIO 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.
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BALANCE -Emphasize the left/right
speaker volume.
NORMAL -Reset BASS, TREBLE and
BALANCE to factory default.
OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
Al SOUND -Automatically adjust volume
to maintain acomfortable listening level.
(Al sound is not available in VIDEO mode).
SURROUND SPATIALIZER® -Three dimensional
|surround sound with two speakers.

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AUDIO
AUDIO
SPEAKERS
ON -TV speakers operate normally.
OFF &VAO (Variable Audio Output) -
TV speakers off -audio adjustable by TV.
OOFF &FAO (Fixed Audio Output}-
TV speakers off —audio adjustable only
by the external amplifier.
DOLBY CENTER MODE &FIXED AUDIO
OUT -TV speakers provide center
speakers for Dolby sound transmission
available on video or laser disc. (See
Installation section in manual.)
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TIMER
TIMER
CLOCK SET
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).
SLEEP Set timer to turn off TV in 30, 60 or
90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
CI 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).
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PICTURE
VIDEO ADJ.
(Adjustments)
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.)
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OTHER ADJ.
(Adjustments)
COLOR TEMP -Adjust white balance to
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CI AUTO COLOR -Equalize color to
compensate for signal variations.
At 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 (15 favorites) or ALL channels to scan
channels using the up/down CH buttons.
CAPTION
PRESET CAPTION -Enter channel
numbers for preset captions.
0MANUAL CAPTION -Enter channel
numbers and captions manually.
INPUT LABEL -Label video connections
for onscreen display of optional equipment.
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LOCK
MODE Lock All, Channels or Game with asecret
code.
HOW LONG? Select the period of time (12, 24, 48 hours
or ALWAYS) for your option to be locked.

Special Features
Special Features
SETUP
Menu Languages
In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMA /LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL
(Spanish), or FRANCAIS (French).
SETUP
MODE ENGLISH
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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 ANT1 or ANT2.
AUTO PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with asignal.
MANUAL PROGRAM to manually add or delete channels.
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ANTENNA ANT1
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
|CC| (Closed Captioning)
This television contains abuilt-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.
fCCl Mode
In SET UP Menu, select [CC] (Closed Caption).
Select [CC] MODE.
OSelect OFF, C1 ,C2, T1 ,T2, C3, C4, T3 or T4:
•OFF -When Closed Caption is not desired.
•C1 -For video related information to be displayed, up to 4lines onscreen at atime. (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 alarge portion of the picture on the television screen),
•T2 to T4 -For other modes of information. (Blocks alarge portion of the picture on the
television screen).
Press ACTION to return to submenu options, and exit menus.

Special Features
fCCl 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 [CC] (Closed Caption).
Select NO, C1 ,C2, C3, or C4.
Recommended set up for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button:
[CC] ON MUTE: C1
feci 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.
SET UP
PROG CHAN >ON MUTE
MODE
NO
OFF
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.
SET UP
DTHER^ADJr>CONVERGENCE
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.
Reference Marks
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.
An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a
minimum of color fringing.

Special Features
TIMER Sleep
In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn TV off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to
turn off timer.
TIMER
CLOCK SET
csleep: HOW LONG? 30
TIMER 1
TIMER 2
Timer 1and Timer 2
In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected times, on
selected channels, and on selected days.
Note: TIME must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate TIMER features.
TIMER
TIMER 1
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DAY
ON TIME :
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OFF TIME
ENTER CHANNEL
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The TV automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned on by the TIMER. If the OFF time is
selected or if akey is pressed, the automatic OFF
after 90 minutes will be cancelled.
The TIMER is active when the TV is OFF or ON.
The TV will switch to the selected channel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.

Special Features __
PICTURE Other Adjustments
In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. select:
COLOR TEMP to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit
personal preferences
AUTO COLOR ON to maintain consistent color and tint.
Al PICTURE to optimize contrast in the picture.
3D Y/C FILTER to minimize noise and cross color in the picture.
AUDIO
[:other;adj3: COLOR TEMP NORMAL
'AUTO COLOR ON
Al PICTURE ON
3D Y/C FILTER ON
Dolby Center Mode &Fixed Audio Out
In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS, select DOLBY CENTER MODE &FIXED AUDIO
OUT to operate TV speakers as center speakers for Dolby sound transmission. (See
Installation section in the manual.)
SURROUND
QSPEAKERS: DOLBY CENTER MODE
&FIXED AUDIO OUT
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