Panasonic PT 51G44 User Manual [en, es]

Panasonic

Color Vìdeo Projection System
Operating Instructions

PT-51G44

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. E! 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.

WARNING

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WARNING I To reduce the risk of 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
intended to tell the user that

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

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

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triangle is intended to tell the
user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in
the papers with the appliance.

Table of Contents

Congratulations..............................................................2

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

Main Menu.......................................................................5

Table of Contents

Customer Record

Care and Cleaning................................................................2

Specifications

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

Optional Cable Connections...................................................3

AC Power Supply Cord

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

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

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

Optional Equipment Connections

To Audio Amplifier.................................................................4

Audio Adjustments................................................................4

ACTION Button

CH/VOL Buttons................................................................5

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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

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

Special Features

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

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

Timer.................................................................................11

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

Program Timer

CH CAP (Channel Caption)

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

Game Guard Lock and Unlock

Troubleshooting Chart

Read these instructions completely before operating PTV.
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 a violation of law.

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Conor A 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 for U.S. customers at

Care and Cleaning

Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)

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

n 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.

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• Never rub across the screen in a 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.

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Specifications

Power Source

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

PT-51G44 120V AC, 60Hz

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

2 Video Input Jacks
2 Audio Input Jacks
To Audio AMP Jack 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm

S-VHS Input Jack

1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

500mV RMS 47K Ohm

S-Video (Y-C) Connector

Instaflation

Television Location

This unit can be used as part of an entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available
options.
□ Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
n Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation may cause internal

component failure.

□ 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.

□ 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 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 SETUP menu. incoming cable from

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Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna
users must change to Antenna Mode in the
Setup Menu.

Cable Preset

Incoming Cable from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of PTV

Home Antenna

Installation

Optional Equipment Connections

VCRs, video disc players, video game equipment, and DSS equipment can also be connected to
the video inputs. See the optional equipment manual for more information.

Procedure

1. Connect equipment as shown to rear AudioA/ideo input jacks.
Select the Video mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button.

2.

Operate optional equipment as instructed in equipment manual.

3.

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

TO AUDIO AMPlifier

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

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

Audio Adjustments

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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

Main Menu

Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu and submenus. 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.

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Picture In Picture (PiP) Operation

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

PIP Operation with a VCR and Cable Box

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

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

Note: The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and

Procedure

TERMtNALS ON BACK OF PTV

(may vary)

TO AUDIO
AMP

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

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

Note: Initially, the PIP picture is the same as the Main Picture.

CABLE BOX

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Incoming

Cable

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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
onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

PIP Operation with a VCR - No Cable 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 sho\wn.

TERMINALS OM BACK OF TV

(may vary)

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.

Note: Initially, the PIP picture is the same as the Main Picture.

Picture In Picture (P\P) Operation

• Press the TV/VIDEO 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/P frame 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
onscreen PIP and Main Picture source status.

Main Menu Feature Chart

Main Menu Feature Chart

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AUTO PROG

MANUAL PROG

CC MODE

LANGUAGES

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AUDIO NORM

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

MODE

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SURROUND

SETUP

When entered, TIME will display onscreen after
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.

Manually add or delete channels from memory.
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.

AUDIO

Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE to factory

default.

Increase or decrease the bass response.
Increase or decrease the treble response.
Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.

Select the audio mode:

n STEREO - Two channel audio reception,
n SAP - (Second Audio Program) Tune to the

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

D MONO - One channel audio. Use when stereo

signal is weak.

Automatically maintain constant volume between

programs and commercials.
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo.

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Main Menu Feature Chart (Cent)

Main Menu Feature Chart

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TV SPEAKERS

SLEEP TIMER

PROGRAM TIMER

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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

PICTURE NORM

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE

SHARPNESS

CHANNEL CAPTION

GAME GUARD

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.

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
VCRs from being viewed.

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