Panasonic Colorvideo Projection System Pt 51g36 Operating Instructions

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Color Video Projection System
Operating Instructions
PT-51G36
PT-M5131VPT-M5131X
PT-61D31VPT-61D31X
TQB2AA0382 10112
PRINTED IN MEXICO
Sistema de proyección 
de vídeo a color
Instrucciones de Operación
TQB2AA0382 10116
IMPRESO EN MEXICO
PT-51G36
PT-M5131VPT-M5131X
PT-61D31VPT-61D31X
For assistance, please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV or send
e-mail to: [email protected]
Para asistencia llame al teléfono: 1-888-VIEW-PTV
o envíe un correo electrónico a la dirección: 
[email protected] 

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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.
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. 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
Feature Comparison Chart ......................................3
Congratulations ........................................................4
Customer Record .....................................................................4
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................4
Specifications ...........................................................................4
Installation...

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FEATURE COMPARISON CHART
Feature Comparison Chart 
MODELS
PT-M51D31V 
PT-M51D31X 
PT-51G36
PT-61D31V
PT-61D31X
FEATURES
MENU LANGUAGE
ENG/SPAN/FRrrrrr
PROTECTIVE
SCREENrrrrr
2 TUNER PIPrrrrr
CLOSED CAPTIONINGrrrrr
V-CHIP CAPABILITY rrrrr
2RFrrrrr
VIDEO NORMrrrrr
AUDIO NORMrrrrr
STEREOrrrrr
AI SOUNDrrrrr
BASS/BALANCE/TREBLErrrrr
SURROUNDrrrrr
NUMBER OF SPEAKERS22222
A/V IN 
(REAR/FRONT)3 
(2/1)3
(2/1)3 
(2/1)3 
(2/1)3 
(2/1)
AUDIO OUTrrrrr
S-VHS INPUTrrrrr
COMPONENT INPUTrrrr
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...

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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 TV.  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 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.
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....

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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.
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 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...