Panasonic PT-51G43 User Manual [en, es]

Panasonic

Color Video Projection System

Operating Instructions

PT-51G43

TOB2AA0229 PAINTED IN MEXICO

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

las direcciones. El conjunto se puede tumbar si se lo mueve

desde el lado derecho, corriendo así el riesgo de sufrir daños

personales.

Mise en garde

Lors du déplacement du téléviseur, le pouser sur son côté gauche. Les roulettes du côté droit ne pouvant tourner dans

toutes les directions, l’appareil pourrait tomber s’il est poussé de ce côté et causer ainsi des risques de blessure.

Safety Instructions

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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WARNING I To reduce the risk ot electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrow head within a triangle is Intended to tell the user that

WARNING: To prevent tire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

^ DO NOT OPEN

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

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Table of Contents

Congratulations

Customer Record..........................................................................2

Care and Cleaning

Specifications................................................................................2

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Installation................................................................3

Television Location........................................................................3

Optional Cable Connections AC Power Supply Cord

Cable / Antenna.............................................................................3

Cable Connection........................................................................ 3

Antenna Connection......................................................................3

Optional Equipment Connections..................................................4

To Audio Amplifier Audio Adjustments

Main Menu

ACTION Button..............................................................................5

CH/VOL Buttons

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Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation..........................6

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable Box...................................7

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4 4

Main Menu Feature Chart........................................8

Special Features

Languages...................................................................................10

Convergence Adjustment............................................................10

Timer.............................................................................................

Sleep Timer...................................................................................11

Program Timer CH CAP {Channel Caption)

LOCK...........................................................................................13

Game Guard Lock

Unlocking Game Guard...............................................................14

Troubleshooting Chart

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CongRA tula tions

Congratulations

Your new Projection Television {PTV) system features a solid state chassis that 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 PTV. 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 registration is available at

Care and Cleaning

Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)

The projection screen is a high precision lens system which does not attract dust.

□ Occasional dusting with a feather duster or very soft brush using only up and down motions.

n Infrequent washing with a very weak solution of dishwashing soap, using a soft, lint-free

□ Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

□ Avoid bumping or scraping the screen.

Cabinet and Remote Control

□ For plastic cabinets and Remote Control, use a soft cloth dampened with water or a mild

□ For wooden cabinets, use a soft cloth and an occasional coat of furniture polish to preserve

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

Specifications

Power Source

www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Model

Number

Serial Number

• Never rub across the screen in side to side motion.

clean cloth.

• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Do not use window or glass cleaner, laundry detergent, automatic dishwasher soap, or abrasive cleaners.

• Do not use alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum based products.

• Prevent solution from running into the receiver below.

• Protect the very fine grooves on the screen which transport the picture.

detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

the finish.

PT-51G43 120V AC, 60Hz

Channel Capability -181

2 Video Input Jacks 2 Audio Input Jacks To Audio AMP Jack

S-VHS Input Jack

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113

1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

500mV RMS 47K Ohm 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

S-Video (Y-C) Connector

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. O Fluorescent lighting may reduce Remote Control transmitting range. □ Avoid magnetic equipment, including motors, fans, or external speakers.

Optional Cable Connections

Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results: □ Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. □ Check type of output and input connectors on your components. □ Determine required cable lengths.

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 A PLUG 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.

Installation

Polarized plug-

Cable / Antenna

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

Cable Connection

Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.

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

Check with your local Cable company for compatibility requirements.

Antenna Connection

For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to TV in the SET UP menu. incoming cable from

Cable Mode is preset at trie factory. Antenna users must change to Antenna Mode in the Set Up Menu.

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of PTV

Home Antenna

iNSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR’s, video disc players, video game consoles, and DSS equipment can also be connected to the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for details.

Procedure

1. Connect equipment as shown to rear AudioA/ideo input jacks.

Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

Note:

The S-VIDEO connection is optional and overrides other VIDEO connection. Use

INPUT 1, AUDIO R and L with S-VIDEO connection.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV VCR

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

Connect to an external audio amplifier input for listening to a stereo system.

Note: TO A UDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.

Audio Adjustments

1. Select TV SPEAKERS ON located in the AUDIO menu on screen.

2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.

3. Adjust PTV volume to desired level.

4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the PTV.

5. Select TV SPEAKERS OFF&VAO from AUDIO menu.

6. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balanced are now controlled from the PTV.

Note: In OFF&FAO the volume is controlled by the external amplifier.

Main Menu

ACTION Button

Main Menu

Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and Sub Menus. Press the ACTION button repeatedly to exit.

CH/VOL Buttons

Remote Control

Press the CH (channel) or VOL (volume) buttons to select an icon. Use the CH buttons to

highlight the desired features. Use VOL buttons to select and adjust features.

Remote Navigation Buttons

The Remote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this PTV.

Picture !n Picture (PfP) Operation

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. Camcorder, etc.) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR and Cable Box, as shown,

TERMINALS ON BACK OF PTV

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Incoming

Cable

Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR

and Cable Box. See Programming the Remote Control in the flemofe Control Quick Reference Guide.

Procedure

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame.

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the main picture, initially.

To view a different picture in the PIP frame:

• Press the TV/VIDEO button on the Remote Control to select the video PIP source.

• Verify the CABLE BOX and VCR are ON and the VCR tuned to channel 3.

• Choose channels for the PIP frame by pressing the CBL button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

• Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

The SWAP button switches the PIP and Main

Picture source. Press the RECALL button for PIP

and Main Picture source status, on screen.

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cabie Box

This television includes a Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. A second video source (VCR) is required to provide a second picture.

Connect your television to a VCR, as shown.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

Note: The Remote Control must be programmed with the supplied codes to operate the

VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick

Reference Guide.

Procedure

Turn the VCR OFF and tune the PTV to channel 3.

Press the PIP button on the Remote Control to display the PIP frame on screen.

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

VCR

Note: The PIP picture is the same as the Main picture, initially.

• Press the TVA^IDEO button on the Remote Control to select the VIDEO PIP source.

• Press the VCR button on the Remote Control and turn ON the VCR.

• Press the TV/VCR button on the Remote Control.

• Choose channels for P/Pframe by pressing VCR CHANNEL up/down buttons on the Remote Control.

• Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the TV button on the Remote Control and using the numeric keypad or CH up/down buttons.

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

Main Menu Feature Chart

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When entered, TIME will display on screen after

SET TIME

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AUTO PROG

MANUAL PROG Manually add or delete channels from memory.

AUTO POWER ON

CC MODE

LANGUAGES

CONVERGENCE ADJ

pressing POWER button, RECALL button, or changing channels.

Choose CABLE or TV to match the signal at your antenna input.

Automatically program channels with a signal into memory.

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

Select CC for Closed Captioning display. Select OFF to display closed captioning when MUTE button is pressed.

Select English, Spanish, or French menu. Adjustment may be required when the PTV is moved

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

DESeRtfiTlON.

SETUP

AUDIO

AUDIO NORM

BASS Increase or decrease the bass response.

TREBLE Increase or decrease the treble response.

BALANCE Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.

MODE

Al SOUND

SURROUND Enhances audio response when listening to stereo.

Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to factory

default.

Select the audio mode: □ STEREO - Two channel audio reception. □ SAP - {Second Audio Program) Tune to the

alternate audio channel if available in your area (bilingual or descriptive audio).

□ MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo

signal is weak.

Automatically maintain constant volume between programs and commercials.

Main Menu Feature Chart (Cent.)

Main Menu Feature Chart

TV SPEAKERS

SLEEP TIMER

PROGRAM TIMER

PICTURE

PICTURE NORM

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

DESCRIPTiON

AUDIO

Select TV SPEAKERS:

□ ON - TV SPEAKERS Operate normally. □ OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV

Speakers off — audio adjustable by TV.

□ OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV

SPEAKERS off — audio adjustable only by the external amplifier.

TIMER

Program PTV to automatically turn off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn timer off.

Program PTV to automatically turn on and off at selected time on a selected channel, daily or only one day.

PICTURE

Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.

Adjust desired color intensity. Adjust natural flesh tones. Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. Adjust white areas of picture. Adjust clarity of outline detail.

CHANNEL CAPTION

GAME GUARD

CH CAP

Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four characters for each station.

LOCK

Program to prevent video games, cable box, and

VCR’s from being viewed.

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