Panasonic Color Video Projection System Pt 51hx40 Operating Instructions

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Color Video Projection System
Operating Instructions
PT-51HX40 PT-61HX40 PT-56HX40
TQB2AA0342 00407
PRINTED IN USA
Sistema de proyección de vídeo a color
Instrucciones de Operación
PT-51HX40 PT-61HX40PT-56HX4
TQB2AA0342 00407
IMPRESO EN EE.UU.
0342-Cover.fm  Page 1  Wednesday, February 7, 2001  11:29 AM 

WARNING:  To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside.  Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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user that important operating
and servicing instructions are in
the papers with the appliance. 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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Congratulations ........................................................3
Customer Record .....................................................................3
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................3
Specifications ...........................................................................3
Installation .................................................................4
Television...

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CONGRATULATIONS
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 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...

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INSTALLATION
Installation
Television Location
This unit can be used as an entertainment center.  Consult your dealer for available options.
rAvoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
rKeep away from excessive heat or moisture.  Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
rFluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
rKeep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio...

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INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections
VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only. 
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
rOption A
1....

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INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
Open the door on the PTV front panel to use the connections for your optional
equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, or other video components). Select  input 4 mode by
pressing TV/VIDEO button. 
Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.
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...

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INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
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 Channels).
2. Tune the television to Channel 3.
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INSTALLATION
Optional Equipment Connections (Cont.)
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP
inputs on back of television.
Note:TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the on screen AUDIO menu . 
2. Set amplifier volume to minimum.
3. Adjust PTV volume to desired level.
4. Adjust amplifier volume to match the PTV.
5. Select SPEAKERS...

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INSTALLATION
Dolby Center Channel Input Connection
Your PTV can be configured to use the PTV speakers as center channel speakers in 
Dolby* surround sound transmission.  Connect a Dolby surround amplifier to CENTER 
CHANNEL INPUT on the back of the PTV as shown.  DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED 
AUDIO OUT must be selected in the AUDIO Roller Guide
™** menu under SPEAKERS. 
SPLIT 
 OUTL
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TO AUDIO AMPINPUT 1 AUDIO
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
PROG .  
OUT ANT 2
ANT 1
CENTER CHANNEL INPUT
12W   50W  (DIN)...