Panasonic PT-61D31, PT-61D31V, PT-61D31X, PT-M5131V, PT-M5131X Operating Instructions Manual

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Color Video Projection System Operating Instructions

PT-51G36 PT-M5131V

PT-M5131X PT-61D31V

PT-61D31X

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WA RNI N G: To re duce the risk of electric sho ck do not remove cover o r back.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

to rain or moisture.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are i n the papers with the appliance.

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ABLE OF CONTENTS

T able of Contents

Feature Comparison Chart ......................................3

Congratulations........................................................4

Customer Record .................................................. ...... .............4

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................4

Specifications ...........................................................................4

Installation.................................................................5

Television Location...................................................................5

Optional Cable Connections.....................................................5

AC Power Supply Cord ............................................................5

Cable / Antenna Connection ....................................................5

Optional Equipment Connections.............................................6

VCR Connection.......................................................................6

Cable Box Connection .............................................................7

VCR and Cable Box Connection .............................................8

Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp) .....................................9

Digital TV - Set-Top (DTV-STB) Conne ction or DVD Player

Connection (some models)..................................................10

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation..........................................11

Roller Guide Menu™Navigation............................12

Remote Control Guide............................................................12

Roller Guide Feature Chart....................................13

Special Features.....................................................16

Menu Languages....................................................................16

Program Channels .................................................................16

Closed Captioning..................................................................17

Closed Caption on Mute.........................................................17

Convergence 1.......................................................................18

Convergence 2.......................................................................19

Sleep Timer........................... ...... ....... ...... ....... .......................20

Timer 1 and 2 .........................................................................20

Picture Adjustments ...............................................................21

Favorite Channels and Captions............................................21

Lock ......................... ....................................... .......................22

Troubleshooting Chart...........................................23

Read these instructions completely before operating TV. Contents are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Feature Comparison Chart

MODELS

EATURE COMPARISON CHART

SPECIAL

FEATURES

AUDIO

A/V

JACKS

PT-M51D31V

FEATURES

MENU LANGUAGE

ENG/SPAN/FR

PROTECTIVE

SCREEN

2 TUNER PIP

CLOSED CAPTIONING

V-CHIP CAPABILITY

2RF

VIDEO NORM

AUDIO NORM

STEREO

AI SOUND

BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE

SURROUND

NUMBER OF SPEAKERS 2 2 2 2 2

A/V IN

(REAR/FRONT)

AUDIO OUT

S-VHS INPUT

COMPONENT INPUT

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PT-M51D31X

PT-51G36

PT-61D31V

PT-61D31X

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES, COMPUTERS, OR OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.

WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty.

The projection television is designed to display constantly moving images on the screen. Continuous view ing of stationary images such as letter box pictures on standard screen TVs ( with top/bottom bars) , non-expanded standard (4:3 ) pict ures on wi de screen TVs (wit h side bar s show n on each side o f an image), stock mar ket report bars (ticker r unning at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station logos, on-line (internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should be limited.

The extended use o f fixed image program material can cause a permanent picture tube damage,

shown as a “shado w image” viewable on normal programs. This type of irrevers ible picture tube deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps:

• Limit the display of fixed image program material to no more than 15% of total viewing time per week.

• Turn the power off when not in use.

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ONGRATULATIONS

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 enjoy ment. 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 prov ided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Model Number

Serial Number

Care and Cleaning

Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)

The projection s creen is a hi gh precisio n lens syste m which has a p rotective sc reen. The protective screen is fully washable with the following precautions:

r 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.

r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

• Prevent solution from running into the receiver below.

r Avoid bumping or scraping the screen.

Note: Do not spray any type of cleaning fluid directly on the screen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

r For cabinets and rem ote control, use a sof t cloth dampen ed with water or a mild

detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

r Do not use benzene, thinner or other petroleum based products.

Specifications

Power Source

PT-51G36 (3.3A) PT-M51D31V(3.3A) PT-61D31V (3.3A)

PT-M51D31X (3.3A) PT-61D31X (3.3A)

Channel Capability - 181 VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113

Video Input Jacks 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type Audio Input Jacks 500mV RMS 47K Ohm

To Audio AMP Jack 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K ohm

DTV Input (Y / PB / PR)

S-Video Input Jacks S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

120V AC, 60Hz

127V AC, 60Hz

75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

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Installation

Television Location

This unit can be used as an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

r Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. r Keep away from excessiv e heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

component failure.

r Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range. r Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external sp eakers.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:

r Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. r Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors. r Avoid long cables to minimize interference.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELE CTRIC SHOC K 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.

NSTALLATION

Polarized plug

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT F R O M THE APPARATU S.

Cable / Antenna Connection

For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required.

Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to ANT1 connection on ba ck of t elevi sion. Se lect c able m ode a nd ANT1 in SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check w ith

your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connections

• For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.

• Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of

television. Select T V mode a nd ANT1 in th e SET UP men u under Prog Chan.

Note: Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV

mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

ncoming Cable from

Home Antenna

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NSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR Connection

Follow this diagram when connecting your telev is i on to a VC R only.

VCR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT OUT

ANT IN

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

incoming Cable

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

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 a television 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 a video 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.

Option B

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Ch annel 3 or 4, depending on yo ur V CR .

3. Begin the video.

Recording a television program Procedure

Option A (Recording a nd vi ewing the same progra m )

1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune the television to Ch annel 3 or 4, depending on yo ur V CR .

3. Using the VC R, tu ne t o the t el evision program you want to rec or d.

4. Begin recor ding.

Option B (Recording o ne pr ogram 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 VC R, tu ne t o the t el evision program you want to rec or d.

4. Begin recor ding.

5. Press the TV/VIDEO bu tton on the remote control to swi tc h back to TV mode.

6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

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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 3 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO

button

Cable Box Connection

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.

CABLE BOX Incoming Cable

CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OF TV (may vary)

INPUT 3

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

NSTALLATION

ANT IN

ANT OUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

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 U P 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 spe cial featu res such as Fav orite Cha nnels and Ch annel Ca ptions (see Spec ial

Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

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NSTALLATION

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

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

CABLE BOX

ANT OUT

ANT IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

ANT OUT

Incoming Cable

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

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 U P 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 spe cial featu res such as Fav orite Cha nnels and Ch annel Ca ptions (see Spec ial

Features section for more information), ANT1 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 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 a television program (except another premium cable channel).

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Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

To listen through a sep arat e stere o system , connec t an ex ternal audio ampli fier T O AUD IO AMP inputs on back of television.

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals ca nnot be connected directly to external speakers.

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

NSTALLATION

AMPLIFIER

Audio Adjustments Procedure

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INP U T

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

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.

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NSTALLATION

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection or DVD Player Connection (some models)

Use this diagram to con nect the Panasoni c DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select Component mode.

TERMINAL ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYERS

R-AUDIO-L

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

S-

VIDEO

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ON BACK OF TV

Notes:

r There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate component color inputs provide

luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs.

r Select DTV-STB to 480i output mode. TV set can receive 480i signal only.

AMP

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Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two (2) li ve broadcasts at the same time without or with an exte rnal video source (VCR).

Basic PIP Operation Procedure

Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the

Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only.

1. Choose channels for the up/down buttons.

2. Choose channels for the buttons or by using the numeric keypad.

PIP

frame on s c reen.

PIP

frame by pressing the remote control PIP CHANNEL

Main Picture

by pressing the remote control CH up/down

SWAP Button

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main Picture source. Press the RECALL button for on screen PIP and Main Picture source status.

NSTALLATION

PIP Operation with a Cable Box Procedure

r To view premium (scrambled) cable channels through your cable box in the

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 U P menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

2. Tune television to Channel 3.

3. Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the

Note: The audio is for the Main Picture only.

4. Verify the cable box is ON.

5. Choose channels for the

6. Choose channels for the and using the PIP CHANNEL up/down buttons.

Note: Swap is not available when using the cable box to tun e channe ls. If you r cable bo x has

a video 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).

Main Picture

PIP frame

by pressing the TV button on the remote control

by tuning the cable box.

PIP

frame on s c reen.

Main Pictur e

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OLLER GUIDE MENU NAVIGATION

Roller Guide Menu Navigation

ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS

Procedure

1. Press the ACTION 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 Roll er Guide Menu, press the VOL left button.

Remote Control Guide

Remote ACTION / Navigation Button

VOL

The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package pr ovided with this TV.

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ENU

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart

ESCRIPTION

SET UP

LANGUAGES

PROG. CHAN

(Program Channels)

(Closed Captioning)

OTHER ADJ.

r Select English, Spanish, or French menu. r MODE - Select Cable or TV. See

Installation section in manual.

r ANTENNA - Select ANT 1 or ANT 2

(some models).

r AUTO PROGRAM - Automatically program

channels having a signal into memory.

r MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or

delete channels from memory.

r CC ON MUTE - Activate C1-C4 for Closed

Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is pressed.

r CC MODE - Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for

Closed Captioning, program guides and other information.

r AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power

up the PTV at the same time as the Cable Box or other components or select OFF.

r CONVERGENCE 1 - Adjustment may be

required when the PTV is moved be cause

of the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field on the projection tubes.

r CONVERGENCE 2 - Adjustment may be

required after setting Convegence 1.

AUDIO ADJ.

(Adjustments)

AUDIO

r MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second

Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak.)

r BASS - Increase or decrease the bass

response.

r TREBLE - Increase or decreas e the treble

response.

r BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right

speaker volume.

r NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and

BALANCE to factory default.

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OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)

ENU

OTHER ADJ.

(Adjustments)

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

ESCRIPTION

r AI SOUND - Automatically adjust volume

to maintain a comfortable listening level. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode).

r BBE - Sound technology enhances speech

intelligibility and restores the dynamic range of musical passages to provide outstanding natural sound.

r SURROUND - Enhances audio response

when listening to stereo.

r ON - TV speakers operate normally. r OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Output) -

TV speakers off - audio adjustable by TV.

r OFF & FAO (Fixed Audio Output)-

TV speakers off — audio adjustable only by the external amplifier.

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER 1 TIMER 2

TIMER

r Set the time and the day of the week.

(Time will displ ay on sc reen after turning on the television, pressing the RECALL button or changing channels).

r Set timer to turn off TV in 30, 60 or

90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.

r 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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