Panasonic Multimedia Projection Display Pt 50lc13 Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
  Auto shut off
To extend lamp life, if there is no signal to the set’s tuner for 5 minutes, the lamp will shut off automatically.
 
  
       	 

	     
  
	 
 	 Aspect types 
(P. 32)
Receivable 
broad cast  types 
(P. 37)Channel
Channel 
caption 
(P. 54)  TV status display
Using the  number keys
Example 1: To select channel 125, fi 
rst press the 1 key, then 2, then 5. When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, fi 
rst press the 1 key, 
and then enter the remaining two digits. Press the RECALL button, 
except when the MENU 
screen is dis played, to display 
current TV status information.
Example 2: To select channel 12, press the 1 key, then 2. Channel 12 appears momentarily.
Example 3: To select channel 8, press the 8 key. Channel 8 appears momentarily.

Invalid operation notifi 
cation
If an invalid operation is attempted, the mark shown 
right is displayed.Projection display Channel up/down 
buttons can also be used to select an 
out side input as shown right.
*   No input mode is displayed for terminals with 
no equipment con nect ed.
Using projection display Channel up/down buttons to select input mode
Projection display operation
CH 125
VIDEO 1 *
VIDEO 2 *
VIDEO 3 *
COMPONENT 1 *COMPONENT 2 *
DIGITAL IN
RGB 2
RGB 1
COMPONENT 4 *
COMPONENT 3 *
CH 01
or CA BLE 
125TV 
69
Example:  Invalid operation was tried 
during FREEZE mode. 
						

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The color monitor will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen 
cinema format picture.
The aspect mode changes each time the  ASPECT 
button is pressed.
Notes:
•   When a 1080i or 720p signal is being received, the mode is set to FULL, and 
aspect switching is not possible.
•   When input mode is CARD, the mode is set to NORMAL, and aspect 
switching is not possible.
FULL
Notes:
•   However, if the mode selected does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, the original picture quality may be affected.
•   If using this projection display in places, such as cafes or hotels, with the aim of displaying programs for a commercial purpose 
or for public presentation, please note that by using the aspect ratio (16:9) selection function to change the aspect ratio, you 
may be infringing on the rights of the original copyright owner of that program under copyright protection laws.
•   If a normal (4:3) picture is projected in wide screen, distortion may occur around the edges so that part of the picture may no 
longer be visible. We recommend viewing in 4:3 mode so you can enjoy the picture as it was intended to be seen.•   When XGA and Mac 19 signal is input, the aspect will be NORMAL and 
FULL only.
ASPECT Con trols
•   During PC input, the mode switches between NORMAL, FULL and TRUE 
only. •   When a 480p signal is being received, the mode 
switches between NORMAL, ZOOM, and FULL only.
NORMALZOOMFULL
NORMALFULLTRUE
NORMALFULL
NORMALFULL
JUSTZOOM 
						

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Basic Operation
Notes:
•   The screen size changes if ID-1 is detected. (P. 57)
•   When ASPECT is in ZOOM mode, PIP feature cannot be used. (P. 40)
ASPECT Controls
Mode Picture Ex pla na tion
NORMAL


 
NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its 
stand ard 4:3 size.
JUST


 
JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at 
max i mum size but with aspect correction 
applied to the center of the screen so that 
elongation is only apparent at the left and 
right edges of the screen. The size of the 
picture will depend on the original signal.
ZOOM





ZOOM mode magnifi 
es the central section of 
the picture.
FULL




FULL will display the picture at its maximum 
size but with sight elongation.
TRUE




You can reduce the image and adjust it to the 
original image quality. (Except XGA) 
						

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When the SEARCH/OPEN/CLOSE button is pressed 
during single screen.
When a channel button is pressed during channel 
search.
Sound from the left screen is 
output from the speakers on the 
projection display set. Channel search displays each channel, in order, as a paused image. Channels are dis played from the left 
top to the right bottom in order. When it reaches the right bottom, the next channel is displayed at the left 
top, overwriting the previously dis played channel.
Notes:
•   To end channel search, press SEARCH/OPEN/CLOSE.
•   While using the PIP feature, Channel search is not available.


Example: Select channel 6


CH030205
06
0810 07
RGB1
0205
0607
10 08
(RGB input)
Searching for the desired channel (Chan nel search)
Channel up and down buttons:
When ▲ or ▼ button is pressed, the next channel up or down is 
dis played in single screen. Number keys: 
Example:  When 6 is pressed, channel 6 is dis played in single screen.
Example 1
Example 2 
						

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Basic Operation
VC R
DV D pl aye r
This equipment can 
also be con nect ed to 
the rear terminals. See 
Connections for details.
Turning the power on and switching input modes
Turn the projection 
display on.
1
2
  The input mode changes 
each time this button is 
pressed.
*   No input mode is displayed 
for terminals with no 
equipment con nect ed.
3Operate the connected equipment.
Confi 
rming connections
A video camera uses the Input 3 terminal on the front of the projection display.
Video camera To S-video output 
or video output
To  a u d i o  o u t p u t Example: Connect Input 3
Playing peripheral equipment
VIDEO 1 Signal of source connected to INPUT 1 is displayed.
VIDEO 2 Signal of source connected to INPUT 2 is displayed.
VIDEO 3 Signal of source connected to INPUT 3 is displayed.
COMPONENT 1
Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 is displayed.
COMPONENT 2Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 is displayed.
COMPONENT 3Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 3 is displayed.
COMPONENT 4Signal of source connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 4 is displayed.
  RGB 1Signal of source connected to RGB IN 1 is displayed.
RGB 2Signal of source connected to RGB IN 2  is displayed.
DIGITAL INSignal of source connected to DIGITAL IN is displayed.
CARDSignal of source connected to CARD SLOT is displayed.
TV
VIDEO 1 *
VIDEO 2 *
VIDEO 3 *
COMPONENT 1 *
COMPONENT 2 *
CARD
 
DIGITAL IN
RGB 2
RGB 1
COMPONENT 4 *
COMPONENT 3 *Card input mode is 
selected.
RGB input mode is 
selected.
RGB 2
RGB 1 
						

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Press this button to mute the sound. Press again to 
reactivate sound. Sound is also reactivated when power 
is turned off or volume level is changed.
Projection can be switched between a frozen (still) 
picture and a moving picture each time the FREEZE 
button on the remote control unit is pressed. Press 
FREEZE button again to resume motion.
  Sound mute
Useful when answering the phone or receiving 
un ex pect ed visitors
  Freezing pictures
 
    
 
  
Note:
The audio output from AV OUT is not muted.
Note:
The video output from AV OUT is not frozen.
Mute / Freeze / SAP 
						

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Basic Operation
The following are possible broadcast types with their accompanying on-screen displays. The signal being 
received is indicated with a “ 
   ” mark while the se lect ed audio mode is indicated with an arrow. To change the 
audio mode for these broadcasts, fol low the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” sec tion (be low.)
MTS Stereo and SAP broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo (main lan guage) and Secondary 
Au dio Program (sub lan guage) broad casts are both be ing received 
si mul ta ne ous ly. Select the STEREO or SAP audio mode.
MTS Stereo broadcast
Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo broadcast. Se lect STEREO 
audio mode.
•   If stereo broadcast is weak and the display fl 
ickers, select MONO audio 
mode for pos si bly better results.
SAP broadcast
Secondary Audio Program (sub language.)
Select SAP audio mode for the sub language.
MONO broadcast
Normal monaural sound broadcast.
  Receivable Broadcast Types
 
  
     
	 
 
   
 
  
  
   	 
  
  
 
  
  
   	 
  
  
 
  
  
   	 
  
  
Press SAP button to select the desired audio mode as described below.
(Arrow shows selection.)
•   Each press of SAP button will change the audio mode as shown below.
•   “SAP” is selected with fi 
rst press of SAP button.
Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing
Example:
Press 
SAP
Mute / Freeze / SAP 
Press 
SAP
 
  
     
	 
 
   
 
  
  
   	 
  
  
 
  
  
   	 
  
  
Press 
SAP 
						

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Notes:
•   Sound from the Left screen is output from the 
speakers on the projection display set.
•   When the screen is split, signals of the Left 
screen are output from the rear monitor 
output terminal.
•   The left and right screens are processed by 
individual circuits and, therefore, may vary in 
image quality.
•   Split screen returns to single screen when the 
projection display is turned off.
•   With the Left screen, as with a single screen, 
you can change the input, change channels, 
and adjust the volume.
•   The right and left screens cannot display the 
same picture at the same time.
•   A split screen which includes an 
RGB/DIGITAL IN signal is fi 
xed as SPLIT 
SCREEN NORMAL. (Example: RGB input is 
shown right.) 
•   CARD input screen cannot be displayed using 
the Split Screen function.
Splitting the screen
Press to split.
(The previously selected screen appears on the left.)
•   Returning to one screen.
Press to return.
Selecting the screen aspect for split screen.
Press to 
select 
modes.









SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL
SPLIT SCREEN NOR MAL
(Example: RGB input)
CH05
RGB1
 Left  screen
( Main  pic ture) Right  screen
(Sub pic ture)
SPLIT SCREEN FULL
Split screen 
						

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Basic Operation
Swapping left and right screens
Example:
During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL






Changing the channel of the right screen






Press to swap.
Example:
During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL
Note:
When outside input is fi 
nished, the low est 
reg is tered chan nel number is displayed. For fast er 
selection, press the SWAP but ton to change the 
screen to the left. Then, press the TV/ VIDEO 
but ton to directly change the input. Finally, press 
SWAP button again to change the screen back to 
the right.Press to select the desired 
channel.
PIP ▲, ▼ buttons can also be used to select an 
outside input for the right side of the screen.
*   No input mode 
is displayed for 
terminals with 
no equipment 
con nect ed.
CH05
RGB1
CH05
RGB1
Example:
During SPLIT SCREEN NOR MAL 
(RGB input)
Note:
Picture quality may change according to the 
combination of signals input to the left and right 
screens.
Split screen
CH 125
VIDEO 1 *
VIDEO 2 *
VIDEO 3 *
COMPONENT 1 *COMPONENT 2 *
DIGITAL IN
RGB 2
RGB 1
COMPONENT 4 *
COMPONENT 3 *
CH 01
or CA BLE 
125TV 
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You can view two pictures simultaneously using two tuners and picture in picture (PIP) display function.
Display PIP screen
Press to split
(The previously selected screen appears on the Main.)
•   Returning to one screen.
Press to return. Main  screen
( Main  pic ture)
 PIP  screen
(Sub picture)
Notes:
•   Sound from the Main screen is output from the speak ers on the projection 
display set.
•   In PIP mode, the Main screen signal is output from the rear monitor output 
terminal.
•   Because Main and PIP screens are processed by individual circuits, image 
quality may vary slightly.
•   PIP mode returns to single screen when the projection display is turned off.
•   The Main and PIP screens cannot display the same picture at the same time.
•   An RGB/DIGITAL IN signal and CARD input screen cannot be displayed using 
the PIP screen function.
•   A component signal cannot be displayed on a PIP screen. Thus, when a 
component signal is displayed on the Main screen, the SWAP button becomes 
invalid.
•   With the Main screen, as with a single screen, you can change the input, 
change channels, and adjust the volume.
•   When ASPECT is in ZOOM mode, PIP feature cannot be used. (P. 32)
Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen