Panasonic Multi Media Projection Display Pt 40lc12 Operating Instruction

							Models No.   PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12
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LSQT0583A
Multi-Media Projection Display
Operating Instructions
(USA)
(Puerto Rico)
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol warns the user
that uninsulated voltage within
the unit may have sufficient
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.
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, specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Important Safety Instructions For Projection display
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
1. Read and apply the operating instructions provided with your projection display.
2. Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use.
3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projection display.
4. Unplug this projection display from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments / accessories not recommended by the projection display manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
6. Do not use this projection display near water. For example: Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this projection display on an unstable cart, stand or table. The projection display may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or
stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the projection display.
7A. An appliance and cart combination shall be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the
projection display and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There shall
be at least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings shall never be blocked by placing the projection
display on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This projection display shall never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This projection display shall not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase
unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company.
10. This projection display is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
11. Do not allow anything to rest and to pinch on the power cord. Do not locate this
projection display where the power cord will walked on.
12. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
13. Never push objects of any kind into this projection display through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
projection display. 
						

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Getting Started
Important Safety Instructions
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:
 14. If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. In the U.S.Selection 810 of the National
Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
15. For added protection for this projection display during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the
receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. An outside antenna system shall not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system
extreme care shall be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Unplug this projection display from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the projection display.
c. If the projection display has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the projection display does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the projection display to normal
operation.
e. If the projection display has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the projection display exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18. Do not attempt to service this projection display yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projection display, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the projection display is in safe operating condition.
21. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
22. WARNING:Because the temperature of the lamp unit is elevated immediately after its use, directly touching it
may cause burns. After the lamp has cooled enough, replace the lamp unit.
23. CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of AC outlet and fully insert. Do not
use this (polarized) plug with a receptacle or other outlet unless the blade can be fully inserted to
prevent blade exposure.
Clean the air filter regularly. Not cleaning the air filter could shorten the life of the set.
The lamp has a maximum life of about 5 000 hours.
If use exceeds this figure, the possibility of lamp damage becomes greater.
The lamp should be changed as soon as possible once the lamp warning message appears.
If the lamp is damaged, please contact your nearest dealer.
When VIEWING MODE is set to CINEMA, brightness will be reduced, but the life of the LCD panel can be
prolonged. Therefore, the CINEMA setting is recommended when possible. 
						

							4For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment
from your new projection television set.
To obtain maximum benefit 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
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
Trademarks
• Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258 and 4482866. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE
Sound, Inc.
• 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 fidelity. ®is a registered trademark, and is licensed by ®Technology Licensing.
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 VGA cable with 2 ferrite cores
while connecting the Projection display to a computer. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment.
Dear Panasonic Customer
(Puerto Rico)(USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12
Trade Name:
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. 
						

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Getting Started
Table of Contents
Cleaning the Air Filter .....................................................................................................\F........... 58
Clogged Air Filter Detection .............................................................................................. 59
Air Filter Replacement ...................................................................................................... 59
Replacing the lamp unit .....................................................................................................\F........ 60
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) ........................ 61
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................\F.................... 68
Specifications .....................................................................................................\F........................ 69
Cleaning .....................................................................................................\F................................. 70
Customer Services Directory ....................................................................................................70
Limited Warranty .....................................................................................................\F................... 71
Index .....................................................................................................\F........................ Back Cover Important Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................... 2
Before Using .....................................................................................................\F............................ 6
Receiver Location ...............................................................................................................6
Optional External Equipment .............................................................................................. 6
Safety Precaution ...............................................................................................................6
Viewing position .................................................................................................................. 6
Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 7
Remote Control Battery Installation .................................................................................... 7
Location of Controls .....................................................................................................\F............... 8
Illuminated Remote Control ................................................................................................ 8
Controls and Terminals on the projection display ............................................................. 10
Installation .....................................................................................................\F............................. 12
Connecting the Antenna/Cable to the RF In Terminal (No VCR) ...................................... 12
Connecting the Antenna/Cable to the RF In Terminal (VCR) ............................................ 14
How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals .................................................................... 15
How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals ............................................. 16
How to connect the AV Out Terminals .............................................................................. 17
How to connect the PC Input Terminals ............................................................................ 18
Analog RGB signals that can be input .............................................................................. 19
Power ON / OFF .....................................................................................................\F..................... 20
Initial Setup ....................................................................................................................... 20
Turning the Power ON and OFF ....................................................................................... 21
Flow Chart of Main menu .....................................................................................................\F..... 22
Tuning channels .....................................................................................................\F.................... 24
Automatic channel setting ................................................................................................. 24
Manual channel setting ..................................................................................................... 26
Projection display operation ..................................................................................................... 28
TV Status display ..............................................................................................................29
Using the number keys ..................................................................................................... 29
Using projection display Channel up/down buttons to select input mode ......................... 29
Auto shut off ...................................................................................................................... 29
Invalid operation notice feature ......................................................................................... 29
ASPECT Controls .....................................................................................................\F.................. 30
Searching for the desired channel (Channel search) ..............................................................32
Playing peripheral equipment ...................................................................................................33
Mute / Freeze / SAP .....................................................................................................\F............... 34
Split screen .....................................................................................................\F............................ 36
Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen .................................................................................................38
Adjusting screen position and size .......................................................................................... 40
Audio Adjustments .....................................................................................................\F............... 42
Picture Adjustments .....................................................................................................\F............. 44
Lock Feature .....................................................................................................\F.......................... 46
Closed Captions .....................................................................................................\F.................... 50
Channel Caption Feature .....................................................................................................\F...... 52
Weak Signal Display Feature ....................................................................................................53
Video NR (Noise Reduction) Feature ....................................................................................... 54
Automatically changing screen size ........................................................................................ 55
Setting when 480p signals (sequential scan) are
input through COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ............................................................................. 55
RGB Input Feature .....................................................................................................\F................ 56
Switching languages for display .............................................................................................. 57
Information .....................................................................................................\F............................ 57
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Receiver Location
This unit 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 reflections) will fall on the
screen.
Use of some types of fluorescent 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 components
require. Also determine the length of cable you’ll need.
Safety Precaution
Please take safety precautions to prevent the unit from
falling over.
The unit may fall over during earthquakes, or if someone
stands on or shakes the projection display.
Fixing to a wall
Use a strong rope or a chain (not included) to fasten
the projection display firmly to a strong support such as
a wall or pillar.
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.
30°
30°
1.5 m70°
70°
1.5 m 
						

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Accessories
Requires two AA batteries (supplied).
1.Turn the Transmitter face down.
Remove top cover by pressing
down on marking and sliding cover
off in the direction indicated.2.Install the batteries as shown in the
battery compartment.
(Polarity + or – must match the
markings in the compartment).3.Replace the cover and slide in
reverse until the lock snaps.
Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter.
Observe the following precautions:
Whenever you remove the batteries, you may need to reset the remote control infrared codes. We recommend
that you record the code on page 62, prior to setting up the remote.
Helpful Hint:
For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with Alkaline batteries for longer life.
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 projection display
set.Two AA size
Remote Control Battery Installation
(1) Remote Control  (EUR7603Z80)
(2) Batteries 2 “AA”
(3) RGB Cable (2 m)  (LSJA0239-1 or LSJA0443)
(4) Accessory Air Filter (LSYC0239)
Before Using
Helpful Hint: 
						

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Number keys
When 6 is pressed, channel 6 is displayed in single screen. (P. 29)
Location of Controls
Illuminated Remote Control
POWER button
Press to turn the projection display ON or OFF. (P. 21)
MUTE button
Press this button to mute the sound. (P. 34)
Mode Selection buttons
Selects the operation mode for the remote control. (PP. 61-67)
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) Mode Selection for
Remote Control
VCR Mode Selection for
Remote Control
TV Mode Selection for
Remote Control
Digital TV Mode Selection for
Remote ControlAux Mode Selection for
Remote Control
Receiver / Amplifier Mode Selection for
Remote Control
Cable TV Mode Selection for
Remote Control Digital Broadcasting Satellite for
Remote Control
R-TUNE button
Press to view previous channel or video mode.
BBE sound
ON/OFF
CH SearchFREEZE
SPLIT Function/
PIP SIZE PIP ON/OFF PIP Move PIP/SPLIT SWAP
(P. 39) (P. 38) (PP. 36, 39) (P. 34) (PP. 37, 39)
(P. 32) (P. 43) Function buttons
PIP/SPLIT
CH Up
(PP. 37, 39) PIP/SPLIT
CH Down
(PP. 37, 39) 
						

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ASPECT button
Changes the screen size. (P. 30)
Light button
Lights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) flashes. TV/VIDEO button
This input mode changes each time this button is pressed. (P. 33)
Reduces
volumeChanges to the next channel up
Increase
volume
The screen below
is displayed for 5
seconds.
Changes to the
next channel
down
Returns to normal
viewing from the
MENU screen.
Previous before
item in MENU.
Location of Controls
SAP button
Changes the audio mode. (P. 35)
Display menu
Press the ACTION
button to display
Menu screen
Note:
This section describes TV mode only. For other modes, see pages 61-67.
2 1 H C
C B A L A M R O N
O E R E T S
P A S
O N O M
When the Menu screen is displayed, (PP. 22, 23)
Moves
cursor to the
left during
menu mode.Moves cursor upward
during menu mode.
Moves cursor
downward during
menu mode.Moves cursor to the
right during menu
mode.
Sets the items.
(P. 29) 
						

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Controls and Terminals on the projection display
< FRONT >
LAMP indicator
This indicator lights up when there
is a malfunction with the lamp unit.
(PP. 21, 60, 68) TEMP indicator
This indicator lights up when
there is an abnormal
temperature in the unit.
(P. 68)
Remote Control Sensor POWER button/
POWER indicator
(P. 21)Lamp unit
(P. 60)
Speaker coverPress the 
 mark on
the center of the front
cover to open.
Volume up(+) / down(–) buttons
(P. 28)
Channel up / down buttons
(P. 29)
PC Input terminal
(P. 18) Input 3 terminals
(P. 15)
Location of Controls
Phones jack
Connect an earphone/headphones
(not supplied) to the Phones jack.
Speaker cover
Air filter
(P. 58)