Panasonic Lifi Hdtv Pt 50lcz70 Operating Instructions

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Getting Start ed
Vent
Notes
Make sure the vents are not blocked. (This could cause damage.)
Indication on the back panel may change without notice.
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Vent
Rear View 
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1VHF/UHF Cable In Input terminal for an 
antenna or cable box 
signal.
2 HDMI Input 
Terminal 1
Audio 1Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 1)
3S Video/Video Input 
Connector 1 Connect from other 
component. (Video 1)
4Video Input 
Connector 2Connect from other 
component. (Video 2)
5HDMI Input 
Terminal 1Audio/
Video 1Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 1)
6HDMI Input 
Terminal 2 Audio/
Video 2Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 2)
7Video Out 
Connector
Output video signal.
8DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUTOutput audio signal 
(Digital)
9 PC (RGB) Input 
Connector
Connect from PC. (PC)
10Audio Input 
ConnectorConnect from PC. (PC)
11Audio Input 
Connector 1Connect from other 
component. (Video 1)
12
HDMI Input 
Terminal 2
Audio 2Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 2)
Audio Input 
Connector 2 Connect from other 
component. (Video 2)
13Audio Out 
ConnectorOutput audio signal. 
(Analog)
14 Component Video 
Input Connector 1Connect from other 
component.
(Component 1)
15Audio Input 
Connector 1Connect from other 
component.
(Component 1)
16Component Video 
Input Connector 2Connect from other 
component.
(Component 2)
17Audio Input 
Connector 2Connect from other 
component.
(Component 2) 
						

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Installation
Connected Equipment Introduction 
(Signal source)
Watching TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional 
broadcasting
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV 
Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), 
standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, 
multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive 
television.
Cable Box/Cable
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing 
their programming.
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to 
a high-definition cable service. The connection can be done 
with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.
Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or 
VCR
DVD Recorder
This source has higher resolution through interlace or 
progressive signal. Connection can be done with the use of 
Component Video or HDMI cable.
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and 
Composite Video/S VIDEO.
Watching Satellite
You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a 
high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with 
the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.
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VHF/UHF AntennaCable Box/Cable
orVHF/UHF AntennaCable Box/Cable
or
DVD Recorder
VCR
or
DVD RecorderVCR
or
Satellite AntennaSatellite ReceiverSatellite AntennaSatellite Receiver
Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with 
HDMI connection
Home theater and DVD Recorder
HDMI connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and 
video with a single cable.
Enjoying large screen capabilities with PC 
connection
You can enjoy playing computer games or making 
presentations on a large screen with the PC connection.
Notes
If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync 
(HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic DVD 
Recorder with this Projection Display’s remote control (EZ 
Sync™ on page 34).
All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not 
supplied with this Projection Display.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, 
please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
Reference of connection
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Home TheaterDVD RecorderHome TheaterDVD Recorder
PCPC
Antenna terminal■Pin terminals■
Firmly tighten by hand.
•Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.
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HDMI terminal■S VIDEO terminal■
Insert firmly.
• Insert firmly.
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PC terminal■
Insert firmly.
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greenred blue greengreen
Antenna terminal■Pin terminals■
Firmly tighten by hand.
•Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.
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HDMI terminal■S VIDEO terminal■
Insert firmly.
• Insert firmly.
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PC terminal■
Insert firmly.
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Getting Start ed
Example 1   Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
To connect antenna terminals
Cable TV
Projection DisplayVHF/UHF Antenna
Note
For additional assistance, visit us at :  www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
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ANT OUT ANT IN
Cable Box
Antenna terminal Back of the unit
Power Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections.) Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
If using Cable Box :
Set the TV channel to CH3, CH4, or select the appropriate input.
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cable, tighten with fingers only.\
 Overtightening may damage terminal.
 CAUTION
AC 120 V 
60 Hz
For HDTV Cable Service
For Digital Cable or
or To use HDMI terminals
To use COMPONENT 
terminals
To use COMPOSITE 
terminals
To use S VIDEO 
terminals 
						

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Example 2   Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
To connect antenna terminals
DVD Recorderor 
VCR
Projection DisplayVHF/UHF Antenna
ANT OUT ANT IN
Antenna terminal
Back of the unit
VHF/UHF Antenna
Power Cord To use HDMI 
terminals (next page)
To use COMPONENT 
terminals (next page)
To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page)
To use S VIDEO terminals (next page)
DVD Recorder or VCR(with TV tuner)
Installation (continued)
To use OUTPUT terminals (p. 21, 22)
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cable, tighten with fingers only.\
 Overtightening may damage terminal.
 CAUTION
AC 120 V 
60 Hz 
						

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Getting Start ed
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Notes
Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording\
.
When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through 
VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture wil\
l be distorted on the other TV monitor.
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To use HDMI terminals■
To use COMPONENT terminals■
To use COMPOSITE terminals■
To use S VIDEO terminals■
Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality sound by connecting 
this Projection Display and the devices.
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Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see\
 below.)
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The S Video input will override the composite video 
signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
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Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy 
greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
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DVD Recorder, Blu-ray Disc 
Player, DTV STB, etc
HDMI
AV OUT
white
red
green
blue
red white
red
green bluered white
red
green bluered
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPOSITE
OUT
red red
white white yellow yellow
red
white
yellow
VCR
DVD Recorder
DVD Recorder
VCR
red red
white
white
red
white
AUDIO 
OUT S VIDEO 
OUT
or
AUDIO OUT
or
DVD Recorder, Blu-ray Disc 
Player, DTV STB, etc 
						

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Example  3   Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
DVD Recorderor 
VCR
Projection DisplayVHF/UHF AntennaSatellite 
Receiver
ANT OUT ANT IN
Antenna terminal
Back of the unit
VHF/UHF Antenna
Power Cord To use HDMI 
terminals 
(p. 15)
To use 
COMPONENT 
terminals 
(p. 15)
To use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 15)
To use S VIDEO terminals (p. 15)
DVD Recorder or VCR(with TV tuner) ANT IN
DTV Satellite Receiver or
DTV Cable Receiver
Connecting this Projection Display and DVD recorder (VCR)
Connect in the same way as on page 15.
Installation (continued)
To connect antenna terminals
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cable, tighten with fingers only.\
 Overtightening may damage terminal.
 CAUTION
AC 120 V 
60 Hz 
						

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Getting Start ed
To connect DVD recorder and satellite receiver
To connect VCR and satellite receiver
To use HDMI terminals■
To use COMPONENT terminals■
To use COMPOSITE terminals■
To use S VIDEO terminals■
Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality sound.
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Satellite Receiver may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO termina\
ls. (see below.)
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The S Video input will override the composite video 
signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
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Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy 
greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
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DVD Recorder HDMI
AV OUT
white
red
green bluered white
red
green bluered white
red
green bluered
DVD Recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
COMPOSITE
OUT
red
red
white
white
yellow
yellow
red
white
yellow
VCR
red red
white
white
red
white
AUDIO 
OUT S VIDEO 
OUT
HDMI
AV IN
Satellite Receiveror
Cable Receiver
white
red
green
blue
red
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
red
white
yellow
COMPOSITE
IN
VCR
red
white
AUDIO 
IN S VIDEO 
IN Satellite Receiver
or
Cable Receiver
Satellite Receiver or
Cable Receiver
Satellite Receiver or
Cable Receiver 
						

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Installation (continued)
Example 4   Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder
To connect HDMI terminals
DVD Recorder
Projection DisplayHome Theater
Back of the unit
Power Cord DIGITAL
AUDIO IN HDMI
AV OUT HDMI
AV IN HDMI
AV OUT
Home Theater(AV amp)
DVD Recorder
Notes
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (p. 52)
When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal\
, refer to page 17 “To use COMPONENT 
terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”.
If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio \
cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. (p. 22)
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• Home theater
(HDMI AV OUT)
Home theater
(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)
[ATSC only]When listening to
TV audio
or
AC 120 V 
60 Hz 
						

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Getting Start ed
Example 5   Connecting PC
To connect PC terminals
Projection DisplayPC
MONITOR
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Back of the unit
Power Cord
Notes
Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. A conversion adapter is r\
equired to use the RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) (Not 
included) to connect a Macintosh computer to the set. There is no need \
to use an adapter for computers with PC / AT compatible 
D-SUB 15P terminal.
The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only. Add\
itional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with 
this set.
Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signa\
ls which are above or below the specified frequency range.
Select the desired PC input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on \
the Remote Control. (p. 29)
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Pin No. Signal name
1R
2G
3B
4NC
5NC
6 Ground for R
7 Ground for G
8 Ground for B
1
678
3
9
45
10
15 14 13 12 11
2
NC: Not connected
Pin No. Signal name 9NC
10 Ground
11 NC
12 NC
13 HD/CSYNC
14 VD
15 NC
PC IN Terminal (D-SUB 15P) Pin Layouts
Connection port view PC audio cable
(M3 stereo mini pin)
Connect a cable which matches the audio output 
terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter 
(If necessary)
 RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) 
(Not included)
PC
AC 120 V 
60 Hz 
						

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RGB signals that can be input
The table below lists the different types of RGB signals that can be inp\
ut.
If a signal which differs greatly from the types listed below is input, \
the picture may not be displayed correctly, 
or a black background may be displayed.
Notes
The D-SUB 15P connector can accept RGB (H-V sync separate).
The signal with a * mark is compatible with sync on Green.
To view a WXGA and WVGA picture, a setting change is necessary. Please r\
efer to “PC Adjust” on page 37.
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Mode type
Signal data
No. of dots (H × V) Horizontal frequency
(kHz) Vertical frequency
(Hz)
Personal Computer Signals
 VGA400 (70 Hz)  640 × 40031.4770.08
VGA480 (60 Hz)  640 × 48031.4759.94
Macintosh 13   * 640 × 480 35.0066.67
VGA480 (75 Hz) 640 × 48037.5075.00
 SVGA (60 Hz)  800 × 600 37.8860.32
SVGA (75 Hz) 800 × 600 46.8875.00
SVGA (85 Hz) 800 × 600 53.6785.06
Macintosh 16   * 832 × 624 49.7374.55
 WVGA (60 Hz) 852 × 480 31.4759.94
 XGA (60 Hz)  1 024 × 768 48.3660.00
XGA (70 Hz) 1 024 × 768 56.4870.07
XGA (75 Hz) 1 024 × 768 60.0275.03
XGA (85 Hz) 1 024 × 768 68.6785.00
Macintosh 21   * 1 152 × 870 68.6875.06
 SXGA (60 Hz) 1 280 × 1 024 63.9860.02
 WXGA (60 Hz) 1 366 × 768 48.3960.04
Installation (continued)