Panasonic Multimedia Projection Display Pt 43lc14 Operating Instructions

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< REAR >
  VHF/UHF 
terminal
(PP. 12-14)Vent
Note:
•   Make sure the vents are not blocked. (This could cause damage.)
Location of Controls
  Vent
Component signal input 1- 4 ter mi nals
(P. 16)
  AV out ter minals
(P. 17)   Input 1, 2 ter mi nals
(P. 15)
  RGB Input 1 terminal
(For PT-50LC14/PT-60LC14)
(P. 18)HDMI Input terminal
(P. 20)
< SIDE >
Input 3 ter mi nals
(P. 15)
RGB (PT- 43LC14) or 
RGB2 (PT-50LC14/ 
PT- 60LC14) Input terminal
(P. 18)
Model PT-50LC14 unit shown 

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Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF IN Terminal (No VCR)
Antenna Connection
For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor 
antenna is recommended.
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fi 
ngers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
•   Turn off the power supply for all com po nents before making...

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Cable Connection
Use this confi 
guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system.
Notes:
•   Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter 
box is required for proper reception. Check with your local Cable company for its compatibility re quire ments.
•   For reception of cable channels (01 - 125) connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
    Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE....

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Use this confi 
guration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR.
Note:
•   When the RF coaxial cable is connected to the projection display VHF/UHF terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel 
to CH3 or CH4. This does not apply when signal is input from VIDEO INPUT.
  Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF IN Terminal (VCR)
Or Installation...

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How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals
Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment
Similar connections are available at the 
INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals.
Notes:
•   Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. 
•   Input 3 is located on the side of the unit. 
•   Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P. 35)
•   When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and...

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How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Ter mi nals
Notes:
•   Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-4 Terminals.
•   Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P. 35)
•   Component video signals that can be input are 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.
Because each Y, PB, and PR signal is input independently, the...

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How to connect the AV OUT Te r m i n a l s
The “AV Out” Terminals output the same signals as the main picture on the projection display screen and 
sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programs or signals from INPUT 1, 2, 3 terminals.
Notes:
•   This unit contains Video and Audio Outputs for the purpose of recording television programming to VCR. Due to license 
restrictions, if a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI input of the unit, no video or audio output is...

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COMPUTER
How to connect the RGB IN Terminals
Notes:
•   Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. A conversion adapter is required to use the RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) 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....

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RGB signals that can be input
The table below lists the different types of RGB signals that can be input.
If a signal which differs greatly from any of the types listed below is input, the picture image may not be 
dis played correctly, or a black background may be displayed. At this time, “signal” will fl 
ash in the on-screen 
display for about 5 seconds.
Notes:
•   The D-SUB15P connector can accept RGB (H-V sync separate).
•   When used with an external video processor/scaler, it...

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How to connect the  HDMI Input Terminal
HDMI OUT
The connector on the unit is HDMI Type A connector.
The connector on the unit is HDMI Type A connector.
About HDMI
HDMI is the fi 
rst all digital consumer electronics A / V interface that supports several uncompressed standard, 
enhanced and high defi 
nition video format as well as all existing multi-channel audio formats. One jack...