Panasonic PT-M5131X, PT-M5131V, PT-61D31X, PT-51G36, PT-61D31V User Manual

Color Video Projection System Operating Instructions

PT-51G36 PT-M5131V

PT-M5131X PT-61D31V

PT-61D31X

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WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WA RNIN G: 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 is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

to rain or moisture.

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

ABLE OF CONTENTS

Ta ble 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-ST B) Connection 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.

Feature Comparison Chart

MODELS

EATURE COMPARISON CHART

SPECIAL

FEATURES

AUDIO

A/V

JACKS

PT-51G36

PT-M51D31X

PT-M51D31V

FEA TURES

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

r r r r r

r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r

r r r r r

(2/1)3(2/1)3 (2/1)3 (2/1)3 (2/1)

r r r r r r r r r r

r r r r

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 viewing of stationary images such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (wit h top/bottom bars), n on-expanded s tandard (4:3) pictures on wide screen T Vs (with side bars shown on each side o f an image), stock mark et report bars (ticker run ning 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 per manent picture tube dam age,

shown as a “shado w image” viewable on normal pr ograms. This type of irreversibl e 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.

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 enjoymen t. 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 provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Care and Cleaning

Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off)

The projection scr een is a high precision l ens system wh ich has a p rotective scr een. The protective screen is fully washable with the following precautions:

r Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth.

r Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

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 remote control, use a soft c loth dampened with water or a mild

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

Specifications

Power Source

Model Number

Serial Number

• DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.

• Do not use laundry detergent or automatic dishwasher soap.

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

• Prevent solution from running into the receiver below.

detergent solution. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

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

120V AC, 60Hz

127V AC, 60Hz

75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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 excessive 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 ELEC TRIC S HOCK M ATCH WIDE BLADE OF PL UG 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.

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FRO M THE APPARATUS.

NSTALLATION

Polarized plug

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 back of tele visio n. Sele ct cab le mod e and AN T1 in SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels).

Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper recept ion. 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 i n the SET UP menu 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 Cabl e from

Cable Company

75 Ohm VHF/UHF

on back of TV

ncoming Cable from

Home Antenna

NSTALLATION

Optional Equipment Connections

VCR Connection

Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only.

VCR

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

AUDIO OUT

ANT OUT

ANT IN

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

incoming Cable

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

Note: The remote control must be prog rammed 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 vi ew.

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.) connecte d 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 your VC R .

3. Begin the vide o.

Recording a television program Procedure

Option A (Recording and viewing the same program)

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 your VC R .

3. Using the VCR, tu ne to t he t el ev is io n pr ogram you want to record.

4. Begin recording.

Option B (Recording one 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.) connecte d to your VCR.

3. Using the VCR, tu ne to t he t el ev is io n pr ogram you want to record.

4. Begin recording.

5. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode.

6. Tune the television to the television program you want to vi ew.

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

CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OF TV (may vary)

Cable Box Connection

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

CABLE BOX Incoming Cable

NSTALLATION

INPUT 3

VIDEO L-AUDIO-R

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

ANT IN

ANT OUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

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 UP menu under Prog Chan (Program C hannels).

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 speci al featu res suc h as Favori te Cha nnels and Chann el Ca ptions (se e Specia l

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

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 UP menu under Prog Chan (Program C hannels).

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 speci al featu res suc h as Favori te Cha nnels and Chann el Ca ptions (se e Specia l

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).

Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

To listen through a sep arate s tereo s ystem, c onnec t an exter nal audio amplifie r T O AUDIO AMP inputs on back of television.

Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals ca nno t be co nne cted directly to external speakers.

CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV (may vary)

NSTALLATION

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

AMPLIFIER

Audio Adjustments Procedure

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.

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

AMP

NSTALLATION

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

Use this diagram to connec t the Panasonic 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

INPUT

S-VIDEO

INPUT

VIDEO

TO AUDIO

R-AUDIO-L

R-AUDIO-L VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUTPUT

S-

VIDEO

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

AUDIO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

ANT 1

SPLIT

OUT

ANT 2

VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ON BACK OF TV

AMP

Notes:

r There are three video inputs, Y, PB, and PR. Separate com ponent color inputs pro vide

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.

Picture In Picture (PIP) Operation

This television includes a two tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows watching two (2) live broadcasts at the same tim e 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 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 UP menu under Prog Chan (Program C hannels).

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.

PIP

frame on screen.

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.

PIP

Main Picture

PIP frame

by tuning the cable box.

by pressing the TV button on the remote control

NSTALLATION

Main Picture

frame on screen.

Note: Swap is not available when using the cabl e box to tun e channe ls. If your cab le box ha s

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).

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 Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button.

Remote ACTION / Navigation Button

Remote Control Guide

The Re mote Control Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided with this TV.

VOL

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart

ENU

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 p ressed.

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 w hen the PTV i s moved bec ause

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 decrease the treble

response.

r BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right

speaker volume.

r NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and

BALANCE to factory default.

OLLER GUIDE FEATURE CHART

Roller Guide Feature Chart (Cont.)

ENU

OTHER ADJ.

(Adjustments)

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER 1 TIMER 2

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.

r Set the time and the day of the week.

(Time will dis play on scree n 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 c hannels, and on selected days. (Clock must be set to use Timer features).

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