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Multi-Media Projection Display
Operating Instructions
Models No. PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12
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Important Safety Instructions CAUTION 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. This symbol warns the user This symbol alerts the user that The pictorial representation of that uninsulated voltage within important literature concerning a hot surface within a triangle the unit may have sufficient the operation and maintenance is intended to tell th
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Getting Started Important Safety Instructions 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S.Selection 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna- di
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Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new projection television set. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com F
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Getting Started Getting Started Basic Operation Advanced Operation Information Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 2 Before Using ................................................................................................................................. 6 Receiver Location ..........................................................................................................
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Before Using Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. O
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Getting Started Before Using Accessories (1) Remote Control (EUR7603Z80) (2) Batteries 2 “AA” (3) RGB Cable (2 m) (LSJA0239-1 or LSJA0443) (4) Accessory Air Filter (LSYC0239) Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 1.Turn the Transmitter face down. 2.Install the batteries as shown in the 3.Replace the cover and slide in Remove top cover by pressing battery compartment. reverse until the lock snaps. down on marking and sliding cover (Polarity + or – must match th
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Location of Controls Illuminated Remote Control POWER button Press to turn the projection display ON or OFF. (P. 21) MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound. (P. 34) Mode Selection buttons Selects the operation mode for the remote control. (PP. 61-67) DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Mode Selection for Remote Control Aux Mode Selection for VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control Remote Control Receiver / Amplifier Mode Selection for Remote Control TV Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital B
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Getting Started Location of Controls ASPECT button Changes the screen size. (P. 30) TV/VIDEO button This input mode changes each time this button is pressed. (P. 33) SAP button Changes the audio mode. (P. 35) Light button Lights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) flashes. Changes to the next channel up Increase Reduces volume volume The screen below Display menu is displayed for 5 Press the ACTION seconds. button to display Changes to the (P. 29) Menu screen next channel C H 1
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Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the projection display < FRONT > A Open Press the mark on the center of the front cover to open. Lamp unit Air filter (P. 60) (P. 58) Speaker cover Speaker cover POWER button/ POWER indicator (P. 21) Volume up(+) / down(–) buttons (P. 28) Channel up / down buttons (P. 29) LAMP indicator TEMP indicator This indicator lights up when there This indicator lights up when is a malfunction with the lamp unit. there is an abnormal (PP. 21, 60, 68) temperat
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Getting Started Location of Controls < REAR > AV out terminals (P. 17) Input 2 terminals (P. 15) Input 1 terminals (P. 15) Vent Component signal input terminals (P. 16) VHF/UHF terminal (PP. 12-14) Note: Make sure the vent is not clogged. (This could cause damage.) 11
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Installation Notes on connections • Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. • If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned. • Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. • If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal input from the video source, the picture on the screen
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Getting Started Installation Cable Connection Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. CABLE BOX INPUT OUTPUT THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Or In from cable Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the VHF/UHF terminal on the back of the Projection display. . In from cable Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. Check
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Installation Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Terminal (VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR. Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back of the Cable Box o r cable system t o t h e back of the VCR. VCR OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R In from cable Or O T VCR O T VCR Incoming Cable from THE BACK OF Antenna or Cable TV THE CABLE BOX INPUT OUTPUT System CABLE BOX Notes: • When the RF coaxial cable is connected to the
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Getting Started Installation How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment (S-VHS VCR) Audio Video S-Video OUT OUT OUT RL S-VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (VHS VCR) Audio Video OUT OUT R L VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. Notes: • Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. • Input 3 is located on the front of the unit. •
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Installation How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals Because each Y, PB, and PR signal is input independently, the Component signal allows for more accurate color reproduction. The Component signal output terminal indication will differ according to the output device (Y, P B / Cb, PR / Cr). Please read the operating instructions included with the output device. DVD Player Audio DVD(Y/P B /P R ) OUT OUT R L P R P B Y COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO Notes: • Similar connections are available at t
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Getting Started Installation How to connect the AV Out Terminals The “AV Out” Terminals output the same signals as the main picture on the projection display screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programs or signals from INPUT 1, 2, 3 terminals. Recording Equipment (VHS VCR) Audio Video S-Video IN IN IN R L S-VIDEO Or VIDEO AUDIO Stereo System (A Stereo Amplifier and Speakers) AUDIO Notes: • Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video recorder, as this could
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Installation How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER PC audio cable (M3 stereo mini pin) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the . computer Conversion adapter (If necessary) RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) Signal Names for D-SUB 15P Connector Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name 5 4 3 2 1 1R 9NC 10 9 8 7 6 2G 10 Ground 15 14 13 12 11 3B 11 NC 4NC 12 NC Pin Layout for PC Input 5NC 13 HD/CSYNC Terminal 6 Ground for R 14 VD 7 Ground for G 15 NC 8 Ground for B NC: Not connecte
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Getting Started Installation Analog RGB signals that can be input The table below lists the different types of analog RGB signals that can be input. If a signal which differs greatly from any of the types listed below is input, the picture image may not be displayed correctly, or a black background may be displayed. At this time, “signal” will flash in the on-screen display for about 5 seconds. Signal data Information menu Mode type No. of dots Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency display (H
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Power ON and OFF Initial Setup First, check the connection of the Plug to the Wall Outlet and the Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal. (PP. 12-14.) If using Cable Box, DSS Receiver, or VCR, • Turn on Cable Box. • Turn off DSS Receiver, or VCR. Press the POWER button to turn the 1 projection display on. (Refer to page 21 for “Turning the Power ON and OFF”.) Automatic Channel Setting is performed. CH AUTO SET PROCEED ING Note: To cancel AUTO SET in progress, press the SWAP button. Case 1 When set
