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HDTV Projection Monitor Operating Instructions PT-47WX42 PT-53WX42 PT-56WX42 PT-47WX52 PT-53WX52 PT-56WX52 TQB2AA0420-1 20418 For assistance, please call: 1.888-VIEW.pTV or send -PRINTED IN USA e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com (USA only)
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WARNING: To reduce the nsk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The exclamation point within a The lightning flash with arrow triangle is intended to tell the head within triangle...
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INFORMATION REGARDING CONVERGENCE In the projection television, the image is formed by projecting 3 different color images (red, green and blue) onto the projection screen. Convergence refers to the alignment of red, green and blue images on the projection screen. When these images are properly aligned (converged), you see a sharp and vibrant color image.
CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations Your new HDTV Projection Monitor features state-of-the-art technology for high quality picture and sound with complete audio/video connections for your home theater system. Your Projection TV 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 set.
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.
CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Projection Screen (Turn set Off) (For Models PT-47WX52, PT-53WX52 and PT-56WX52) The projection screen is a high precision lens system which has a protective screen. The protective screen is fully washable with the following precautions: _'1 Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth.
AUTO SET UP MENU Auto Set Up Menu For your convenience, Auto Set up menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures for setting up the features. IDIOMA/LANGUE - To change menu language to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
OP_ONAL EQUIPMENT CONNEC_ONS Optional Equipment Connections VCR Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only, ._[__ CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE PTV [:%-2 ..I ' ,0oe"0o?rV+ " t_ ,_rr'r_.. _ I |' _-_ _ Iconnection. +o,ooo+ |lt, OOeOv,o,o<...
OP_ONAL EQUIPMENT CONNEC_ONS Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE PTM "1 . VIDEO ,I!:°° ----7 CABLE BOX INCOMING CABLE ® Q @ ® O Qv,o_o ANT OUT F_®QQQQ®_ INPU T INPUT INPUT...
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS VCR and Cable Box Connection (Contd.) Recording a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the TMNIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR. Turn the VCR ON.
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with interlaced TV pictures. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital W-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to the back of your TV.
SPECIAL REMOTE BUTTONS Special Remote Buttons ASPECT Button Customer Options depending on Component Input Signal 1080i 16:9 only no options 480p (16:9) Default to 16:9 4:3, Full or Zoom (see below) Default to FULL mode 480p (4:3) Note: Wi//stretch picture horiz, 4:3, Full or Zoom (see below) 480i Default to JUST mode...
AND SPLIT OPERA TION PIP and Sprit Operation PIP Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Connect incoming cable to ANT 1 input on back of TV Press PIP button to display PIP frame.
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AND SPLIT OPERATION PIP and Split Operation (contd.) W/VIDEO Button (PIP and Split) Press when PIP or Split frame is displayed to select desired input mode. CH # __ ,COMPONENTI.._COMPONENT2._---I_ VIDEO1 VIDEO441--_VIDEO 3_I._VIDEO2 Main Picture --PIP Frame CH # __ I_COMPONENT I-_-II_COMPONENT2 VIDEO 1 ._ Main Picture__...
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AND SPLIT OPERATION PIP and Split Operation (contd.) Freeze Button (PIP and Split) This feature is used to stop action in PIP or Split frame. Press PIP or SPLIT to display PIP or Split frame. FREEZE TVNCR Press to stop PiP or Split frame action. Main Picture.--.--I_ FREEZE £3...
PT-47WX42, PT-53WX42 PT-56WX42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Remote Control Operation (models PT.47WX42, PT-53WX42 and PT-56WX42) Press toaccess seoo.d a.=o pro,ram. Press to turn ON and OFF. MUTE <:]voL voL 1 > Press to adjust_und-an-dnavigate Press to mute sound. Press to display menus.
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS PT-47WX42, PT-53WX42 AND PT-56WX42) Mode Operational Chart This chart defines the keys that are operational in the selected component modes ('IV, VCR, DBS, CABLE or DVD) after programming (if needed). NAME POWER POWER POWER POWER SAP ONIOFF MUTE MUTE TV MUTE...
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PT.47WX42, PT-53WX42 PT-56WX42) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Mode Operational Key Chart (contd.) NAME _,,iM =i_vJ[e]l] |lvJI]lLvj[*] l] POWER POWER POWER MUTE TV MUTE TV MUTE BBEIMENU TVNIDEO TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH CHAN NEXT CHAPTER CHAN DOWN PREVIOUS CHAPTER RIGHT TV VOLUME NAVIGATION...
VCR, DVD, CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control m]'___"rJ =B]'F__IF:R Im]_,dFJlrJ "IV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic TV Codes VCR (Preset) Panasonic VCR Codes DBS (Preset) Panasonic DBS Codes...
The Universal Remote Control does not control all features found in each model. CABLE Codes For VCR 1320. Orion Admiral Panasonic 321,3221323. 324 Aiwa J.C. Penney 390.305. 310,311,324,339. Akai 314,315.316,329...
PT.47WX52, PT-53WX52 PT-56WX52) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Remote Control Operation models PT-47WX52, PT-53WX52 and PT-56WX52) LIGHT I[Press to turn ON a_ Press to illuminate remote buttons. Press to access second audio program. Select picture size_o match programming format. MUTE •_ VOL VOL Press to mute sound, press to display and /Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in cancel CC (Closed Caption).
PT-47WX52, PT.53WX52 PT-56WX52) REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys that are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode TV, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME POWER POWER POWER POWER...
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS PT-47WX52, PT-53WX52 AND PT-56WX52) Mode Operational Key Chart (contd.) KEY NAME POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TVMUTE TVMUTE RCVR MUTE TVMUTE RCVR MUTE TVMUTE MUTE RCVR MUTE ASPECT RCVRINPUT W/VIDEO TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH TV INPUT SWITCH TVINPUT...
VCR, DVD, AUX, RCVR, rv, DTV CABLE or DBS. Follow the procedures for programming your Remote Control with or without a code for the component. Default Modes For Remote Control TV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic TV Codes DTV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic DTV Codes CABLE...
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DVD (CD) AUX (VCR 2) AUX (TAPE) RECEIVER CABLE Codes For VCN Orion 320,328 Admiral Panasonic 321.322,323.324 Aiwa 300,305.310.311.324.339.345 J.C. Penney Akai 314. 315. 316. 329 300. 311.345 Pentax Audio Dynamic 311. 339 Philco 320,323.
Satellite Pioneer 101,116 105,132 Pulsar Codes for DVD '_,,_- ,,,_r =.._ -3aba Denon Samsung Ferguson Sharp Sony _itsubishi rechnics ,,Iordmende rhomson =anasonic Toshiba _hilips Yamaha =ioneer Zenith Codes for Personal Video Recorders Panasonic Replay Philips Tivo Sony Tivo 27 •...
ROLLER GUIDE MENU NAVIGATION Roller Guide Menu Navigation Press display railer guide menu. Press te rotate to desired icon, ® Press to display main menu and submenus field, MODE CABLE b"1 °_ AM_ TA_N_NuAP_RAp ROGOR_ _ T 1; Main Menu Submenu Field Field...
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ROLLER GUIDE MENU NAVIGATION Roller Guide Menu Navigation (contd.) Contd. Press submenu feature. CC ON MUTE CC MODE OFF • NO• select desired Press CC ON MUTE NO • CC MOOE C1 • elect or adjust. Press the roller guide. wice to return to Press to exit roller guide.
ROLLER GUIDE ICONS Roller Guide Icons ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS ,,t,u_h,m _ Roller Guide Icon Menus These charts list all menus under each Roller Guide Icon and which pages to refer to for menus description. REFER ..REFER PAGE PAGE AUDIO ADJ.
ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Roller Guide Icon Menu Operation SET UP Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Menu Languages In SET UP Menu, select IDIOMNLANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPANOL (Spanish) or FRAN(_AIS (French).
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION (Closed Captioning) This television contains a built-in decoder that displays [_ (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 Closed Captioning for the feature to work.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Other Adjustments (contd.) CONVERGENCE 1 - In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE 1 under OTHER ADJ. only after moving the PTV to adjust for the effects of the earth's magnetic field on the projection tubes. Only use the remote control buttons while adjusting convergence.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Other Adjustments (contd.) In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE 2 under OTHER ADJ. Only use the remote control buttons while adjusting convergence. The front control panel navigation and Action buttons have no affect. Note: Only converge this after CONVERGENCE 1 is adjusted properly.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION TIMER Clock Set Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Time - Set the time and of the day week. Press • VOL or VOL • to select hours AM or PM. Press CH •...
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION PICTURE Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Video Adj. PIC MODE - Lets you choose one of three pre-set Picture Modes that best suit the program you are viewing. Press • VOL or VOL • to select. VIVID - This is the default mode.
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION Video Adjl (contd,) 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimizesnoiseand crosscolorin the picture. COLOR TEM p NORk_L l*1 Press VOL • to select OFF or ON. i,o ..Other Adj2 In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ2 select: COLOR MATRIX - Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition).
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION CHANNELS (contd.) Caption In CHANNELS menu under CAPTION select: PRESET CAPTION - To enter channel numbers for popular TV stations, Press CH • to select desired preset caption. Use remote numeric keypad to select PRESET CAPTION Press VOL•...
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION AUDIO Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Audio ADJ. £3 MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Aodio Program) or MONO, (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak). MODE Press VOL • to select STEREO, SAP or MONO. AUOIOA_j STEREO S_*_...
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ROLLER GUIDE ICON MENU OPERATION LOCK Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. Mode (Lock Set) Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed. Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place).
V-CHIP MENU OPERA TION V-CHIP Menu Operation Note: Refer to page 30 for Roller Guide Menu Navigation procedures. U.S. TV PROGRAMS This PTV model features the "V-Chip technology" which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block various types of TV programs.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.) Customer Caution V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). option blocking "NR" programs is chosen 'bnexpected possibly...
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION U.S. Movies Menu Chart LOCK C3 Press VOL • to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF. U,S, MOVIES OFF •I £3 Press CH • to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES • PG 13 NC-17 LOCK Press •...
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Rating Systems for Canada Canadian English The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically. Use the numedc keypad to enter your four digit code.
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V-CHIP MENU OPERA TION Canadian French The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically. Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.) C3 Press CH •...
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V-CHIP MENU OPERATION Blocking Message If VoChip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the "IV is turned off or until all settings are off.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions, 11, i Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Snowy Video Noisy Audio Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Adjust convergence (refer to pages 35 and 36) Multiple Image / Noisy Audio Color shift in picture...
In-Home Service For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV (1-888-843-9788). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized...
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LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty continued from previous page Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded...
INDEX Index PIP Blocking Message 48 Component Codes 20, 26 Numerics PIP Max 14 Convergence1 3D Y/C Filter 39 PIP Min 14 Convergence2 Customer Record 3 PIP Operation 13 Preset Caption 40 AC Power Supply Cord 4 Prog Chan 33 AI Sound 41 Program Out Connection 11 Day 37...
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