Panasonic Digital Device Display Pt 43lcx64 Operating Instructions

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Digital Device Display
Operating Instructions
PT- 43LCX64/PT-50LCX64/PT-60LCX64Models No.
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Product Immediately!
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in case your new Device Display is stolen.
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unlikely event a safety notifi cation is required under the 
Consumer Product Safety Act.
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PT- 43LCX64, PT-50LCX64 and PT- 60LCX64. 
Illustrations in this manual show the PT-50LCX64.
* The presence of the DT V certifi cation mark indicates that this product will 
successfully receive digital television transmissions that conform to any and 
all of the video formats described in the ATSC Digital Television Standard.
ATSC CERTIFIED *
DIGITAL TELEVISION 
						

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1) Read all instructions before using, connecting or adjusting this product.
2) Retain these safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3) Adhere to all warnings on the product and in this Operating Instructions manual.
4) Follow all instructions carefully.
5)  Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a 
wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.  Do not place objects fi lled with water, such as a vase or 
the like, on top of this unit. 
6)  Clean only with a dry cloth.  Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings.  Install only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation and to protect it from 
overheating.  Never block openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa or similar surfaces.
8)  Do not install near a heat source, such as a radiator, heat register, stove, or similar appliances (including 
amplifi ers).  Do not install in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is 
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have bee adhered to.
9)  Insert plug in outlet fully - Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.  A 
polarized plug has two blades, one wider than the other.  A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding 
prong.  The wide blade or grounding prong is provided for your safety.  If the provided plug does not fi n into your 
outlet, consult a qualifi ed electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
10)  Protect the power cord from being walked or tripped over, pinched or entangled
11)  Use only attachments or accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer.
12)  Never place unit on support or stand that is not fi rm, level, and adequately strong.  The unit 
could fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and damage to the unit.
•  Move any appliance and cart combination with care.  Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven 
surfaces may cause objects to overturn.
•  Carefully fallow all instructions.
13)  Unplug this product during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14)  Do not service this unit yourself.  Refer all servicing to qualifi ed personnel.  Servicing is required when this 
product has been damaged in any way, such as if the power cord is damaged, liquid was spilled or objects 
were dropped into this unit, or the unit was exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
15)  Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, a direct touch to it may cause 
burns.  Replace the lamp unit only after it has cooled.
Note to CATV System Installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides 
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifi es that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding 
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol warns the user 
that uninsulated voltage 
within the unit may have 
suffi cient magnitude to 
cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous 
to make any kind of contact 
with any inside part of this 
unit.This symbol alerts the 
user that important 
literature concerning 
the operation and 
maintenance of this unit 
has been included.
Therefore, it should be 
read carefully in order to 
avoid any problems.The pictorial 
representation of a hot 
surface within a triangle 
is intended to tell the 
user that parts inside 
the product are a risk of 
burns to persons.
WARNING
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fi re, injury to persons or damage to this product: 
						

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Getting Start ed
The Lamp is a consumable item and has a life.
The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears. (See page 98.)
If the lamp is damaged, please contact your nearest dealer.
Due to the characteristics and use conditions of in di vid u al lamps, the lamp may cease to light before the 
stated lamp life.
Infl uences of fre quent light ing, continuous light use for over 24 hours, the number of times lit, the length of 
time between lightings, etc. may shorten lamp life.
(Because of this, we recommend having a replacement lamp on hand.)
Tr a d e m a r k s
•  VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
•  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
•  VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
  Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
• Equipped with 
-TV Noise Reduction for true MTS reproduction. -TV Noise Reduction is required for good stereo 
separation and audio fi delity. 
 is a registered trademark, and is licensed by  Te c h n o l o g y  L i c e n s i n g .
WARNING
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN.  DO NOT ALLOW 
CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
CAUTION
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High Defi nition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is  protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual 
property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patents Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.
SD Logo is a trademark.
(1)  This Device Display is intended to be used with the following TV stand: model TY- 43LC14C or TY- 43LC14C-B for 
the PT- 43LCX64, TY-50LC14C or TY- 43LC14C-B for the PT-50LCX64, and TY- 60LC14C, TY- 60LC14C-B or 
TY- 43LC14C-B for the PT- 60LCX64. Use with other stands may result in the Device Display becoming unstable, 
possibly causing injury.
(2)  This Device Display should not be exposed to direct sunlight, extreme temperatures or moisture, as this can result 
in serious irreparable damage.
(3)  This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains 
lead in some components.
Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: 
 
						

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Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new 
Device Display.
To obtain maximum benefi t from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain 
them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover 
of these instructions.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.com
(USA)
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)
or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 787-750- 4300 
or visit us at www.panasonicpr.com
Declaration of Conformity
Models Number: 
PT-43LCX64/PT-50LCX64/PT-60LCX64
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Responsible party:  Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.
Address:  One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone number:  1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC STATEMENT:
NOTE: 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance and prevent undesirable interference, use only the provided shielded RGB cable  
with 2 ferrite cores while connecting the Device Display to a computer. Any changes or modifi cations not ex press ly 
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PTV RECEIVER NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY MATSUSHITA 
ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA COULD CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, WHICH WOULD VOID 
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT.
The Class˜ insulation symbol (square within a square) indicates that this product has been evaluated 
and tested to comply with Class˜ insulation requirements.
Dear Panasonic Customer 
						

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Getting Start ed
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Getting Start ed
Basic Operation
Advanced Op er a tion
Information
Table of Contents
 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 2
Before Using ........................................................................................................ 6
Location of Controls ......................................................................................... 10
Installation .......................................................................................................... 14
Power ON / OFF ................................................................................................. 26
Basic Menu Navigation ..................................................................................... 28
Tuning channels ................................................................................................ 30
Device display operation .................................................................................. 34
ASPECT Controls .............................................................................................. 40
Mute / Freeze / SAP ........................................................................................... 42
Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen ......................................................................... 44
Split screen ........................................................................................................ 46
Searching for the desired channel (Channel search) .................................... 48
Favorite Channel Feature ................................................................................. 49
Picture Adjustments .......................................................................................... 50
Adjusting screen position and size ................................................................. 52
Audio Adjustments ............................................................................................ 54
Lock Feature ...................................................................................................... 56
Closed Caption Feature .................................................................................... 66
Channel Caption Feature .................................................................................. 69
Color Temp Feature ........................................................................................... 72
Video NR (Noise Reduction) Feature ............................................................... 73
3D Y/C Feature ................................................................................................... 74
Setting when 480p signals are input through COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT .... 75
3D I/P Feature ..................................................................................................... 76
Automatically changing screen size ............................................................... 77
RGB IN Input Feature ........................................................................................ 78
Sleep Timer Feature .......................................................................................... 79
Information ......................................................................................................... 80
Demo Mode Feature .......................................................................................... 81
Signal Meter Feature ......................................................................................... 82
Switching languages for display ...................................................................... 83
Cable Module Info .............................................................................................. 84
About Screen ..................................................................................................... 85
Photo Viewer (SD Card/PC Card) ..................................................................... 86
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) ......91
Replacing the lamp unit .................................................................................... 98
Warning Indicators .......................................................................................... 100
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 101
Specifi cations .................................................................................................. 102
Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 103
Customer Services Directory ......................................................................... 103
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................. 104
Other Information ............................................................................................ 105
Index ....................................................................................................Back  Cover 
						

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Receiver Location
This Device Display is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for 
available options.
Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including refl ections) will fall on the 
screen.
Use of some types of fl uorescent lighting can reduce Remote Control transmitter range.
Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or 
moisture.
Optional External Equipment
The Video / Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best 
performance, video cables should utilize 75 Ω coaxial shielded cables. Cables are available from your dealer or 
electronic supply house.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various 
com po nents require. Also determine the length of cable you’ll need.
Safety Precaution
Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit from 
falling over.
WARNING
The unit may tip or fall if not situated on a stable 
surface, if pushed or during an earthquake.  Use a 
strong rope or chain (not included) to fasten the 
Device Display fi rmly to a strong wall support.
Before Using 
						

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Getting Start edAccessories
1. Remote Control  (EUR7627Z10)
2.  Batteries 2 “A A”
3.  RGB Cable  (2 m)  (LSJA0239-1 or LSJA0443)
Before Using
Viewing position
 
To optimize your viewing comfort, please follow the viewing guidelines shown in the diagrams below. 
If viewing for an extended period of time, sit as far back from the screen as possible.
70 º 
At least 1.6 m (PT-43LCX64) / 1.8 m (PT-50LCX64) /2.2 m (PT-60LCX64).70 º 
30º
30º
At least 1.6 m (PT-43LCX64) / 1.8 m (PT-50LCX64) /2.2 m (PT-60LCX64). 
						

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Before Using
Emergency Alert System ( EAS) Forced Tuning
If a DCM (Digital Cable Module) is installed, the cable  MSO (multiple system owner/operator) may provide 
an Emergency Alert System message. These messages are intended to alert the general public of important 
local or national emergency situations. In the event of receipt of one of these messages, the Device Display 
shall immediately tune to the channel as directed by the EAS message. If the channel has been blocked 
using the parental control, the parental blocking has priority over the forced tune.
Requires two A A batteries (supplied).
2.  Install the batteries as shown in 
the battery compartment.
  (Polarity + or - must match the 
markings in the compartment).
Two AA size
Remote Control Battery Installation
CAUTION
1.  While pressing in on the catch, 
open cover in direction of arrow.3.  Press cover in direction of 
arrow until it snaps shut.
Incorrect battery installation can cause the batteries to leak, leading to personal injury and/or damage to the remote 
control.
Observe the following precautions:
1.  Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new batteries when replacing the old set.
2.  Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).
3.  Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.
4.  Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the Device 
Display set.
Helpful Hints:
(1)  For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer battery life.
(2)  Whenever you remove the batteries, you may need to reset the remote control infrared codes. We 
rec om mend that you record the code on page 92, prior to setting up the remote. 
						

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Getting Start ed
Before Using
 
CC (Closed Captioning)
  EAS (Emergency Alert System)
OSD (On-Screen Display)
  MSO (Multiple system owner/operator)
  Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by 
Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, 
these signals can also be multichannel audio. A large 
amount of audio information can be recorded on one 
disc using this method.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either fi lm or video. 
Usually, fi lm is recorded at 24 frames per second, the 
rate movies are fi lmed at, while video is recorded at 30 
frames per second.
  PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those 
found on CDs.
  DTV (Digital Television)
Name of the process whereby television picture and 
sound signals are changed to digital code for receiving 
and transmitting.
 
  HDTV (High Defi nition Television)
Television with improved picture quality by increasing 
vertical and horizontal resolution.
Glossary and Acronyms
  ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee)
Standardization body that developed the Digital 
Te l e v i s i o n  Te r r e s t r i a l  f o r m a t s .
  DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
HDMI (High Defi nition Multimedia Interface)
Interface that supports every uncompressed digital format 
as well as all existing multi-channel audio format  on a 
single cable.
  JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
A system used for compressing/decoding color still 
pictures.
  MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
Guild governing rating assignments to movies.
  NTSC (National Television Systems Committee)
Standardization body that developed the Analog 
Te l e v i s i o n  Te r r e s t r i a l  f o r m a t s .
  Password
A four (4) digit code a user must provide in order to 
perform a function.
  DCM (Digital Cable Module)
A module that is required to receive premium digital 
services through the cable input. 
						

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Note:
This section describes TV mode only. For other modes, see pages 91-97.
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