Panasonic Multimedia Projection Hdtv Pt 52lcx66 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.
Vent
1S-Video/Video Input 
Connector 1Connect from other 
component. (Video 1)
2Audio Input 
Connector 1Connect from other 
component. (Video 1)
3S-Video/Video Input 
Connector 2Connect from other 
component. (Video 2)
4Audio Input 
Connector 2Connect from other 
component. (Video 2)
5Video Out 
ConnectorOutput video signal.
6Audio Out 
ConnectorOutput audio signal. 
(Analog)
7  Component Video 
Input Connector 1Connect from other 
component.
(Component 1)
8Audio Input 
Connector 1Connect from other 
component.
(Component 1)
9Component Video 
Input Connector 2Connect from other 
component.
(Component 2)10Audio Input 
Connector 2Connect from other 
component.
(Component 2)
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  HDMI Input 
Terminal 1Audio 1Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 1)
12Audio/
Video 1Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 1)
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HDMI Input 
Terminal 2*Audio 2Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 2)
14Audio/
Video 2Connect from other 
component. (HDMI 2)
15  PC (RGB) Input 
ConnectorConnect from PC. (PC)
16Audio Input 
ConnectorConnect from PC. (PC)
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VHF/UHF Cable InInput terminal for an 
antenna or cable box 
signal.
18DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUTOutput audio signal 
(Digital)
Rear View 
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* For models PT-52LCX16/PT-56LCX16/PT-61LCX16 
						

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Antenna Connection 
Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF IN Terminal
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cable, tighten with fingers only. Overtightening may damage terminal.
• Turn off the power supply for all com po nents before making any connections.
• If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an 
option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.
• Read the instruction manual for each system component care ful ly before connecting it.
• If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal input from the video source, the picture on the screen may flicker. In this case, it will 
be necessary to connect a TBC (time base corrector).
Notes on con nec tions
Installation
For proper reception of digital and analog VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an 
outdoor antenna is recommended.
VHF Antenna UHF Antenna
RF Coaxial CableVHF/UHF Cable In terminal on the 
back of the Projection Display Mixer
 CAUTION 
						

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Getting Start edFor proper reception of analog or digital cable channels, a cable service connection is required.
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 requirements.
• For reception of cable channels, connect the cable supplied by your local cable company.
Connect the cable from the antenna or 
cable system to the VHF/UHF Cable In 
terminal on the back of the Projection 
Display. Cable Box
Terminal on the back of the 
Cable Box
In from cable
In from cable
Or 
						

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How to connect the “1, 2, 3”  Input Terminals
Connect a  VCR or other peripheral equipment
Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (p. 10-11)
Notes:
• Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32)
• When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and the video input 
terminal are connected at the same time.
Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (p. 10-11)(S-VHS VCR)
(VHS VCR)
Installation (continued)
Input 3 is located on the front of the unit. (p. 10)
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO 
						

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Getting Start edHow to con nect the  COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals
Notes:
• Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32)
• Component video signals that will be recognized are 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i.
Because each  Y, PB, and PR signal is input independently, the Component signal allows for more accurate 
color reproduction.
The Component signal output terminal indication will differ according to the output device (Y, P
B, PR). Please 
read the operating instructions included with the output device.
DVD Player
COMPONENT VIDEO
AUDIO
Mode typeSignal data
Information menu 
display No. of dots
(H × V)Vertical frequency
(Hz)
DTV Format 
Signals
  480i 720 × 480 59.94/60.00 480i
  480p 720 × 480 59.94/60.00 480p
  720p 1 280 × 720 59.94/60.00 720p
* 1080i 1 920 × 1 080 59.94/60.00 1080i
Component Signals (Y, PB, PR) that can be Input
Note:
• Input signals, other than those listed with a * mark, will give you a beautiful, stable picture.
Connecting a DVD Player to COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 Terminals.
(p. 11) 
						

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How to connect the AV OUT Terminals
Recording Equipment
(S-VHS /VHS VCR)
VIDEO
AUDIO You can connect a  VCR to the AV OUT terminal to record the program you are viewing on-screen. An 
external monitor can also be connected to the AV OUT terminals. Connect the VCR as shown below.
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 allowed.
• AV OUT signal is available when receiving digital channel. However, all formats will be down converted to NTSC.
• Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video recorder, as this could cause incorrect operation.
• AV terminals will not output Y, P
B, PR, PC/HDMI IN or SD card signals.
Installation (continued) 
						

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Getting Start edHow to connect the Amplifier
Analog Audio Out
 Stereo  System 
(A Stereo Amplifier and Speakers) 
AUDIO To listen to the audio through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier to AUDIO OUT 
on back of unit.
Notes:
• AUDIO OUT terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
• AV terminals will not output Component Video, PC/HDMI IN or SD card signals.
Audio Adjustments
• Select Speakers Off in Other adjust menu under Audio menu. (p. 41)
• Set amplifier volume to the preferred level. 
						

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Use the diagram below to connect the Digital  Audio Output of your Projection Display to a Dolby Digital 
decoder.
  Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete 
full-bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency 
Effect) subwoofer channel, For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital decoder and a 
multichannel amplifier must be connected to the Digital Audio Out jack on the unit.
Procedure
Connect the Digital Audio cable from the Digital Audio 
Out jack on the unit to the Digital Audio In connection on 
the Dolby Digital decoder.
Notes:
• When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the Digital 
Audio Out jack will be Dolby Digital. But, if NTSC channel is 
selected, the output will be  PCM.
• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the 
copyright protection function may operate and disable optical 
output.
Digital Audio Out
OPTICAL
Firmly connect 
the cable to 
the connector.
Connect three or 
more speakers for 
surround sound. Speakers (example) Amplifier with built in Dolby 
Digital decoders.
Installation (continued) 
						

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Getting Start ed
HDMI OUT HDMI OUTAUDIO IN
How to connect the  HDMI input terminal
Recommended HDMI Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI 
control of a single AV equipment such as a Panasonic 
DIGA-DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater 
system. Refer to page 56 for Setup Menu settings and 
additional control information.
• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 
HDMI control is changed, switch the power of this unit 
Off then On again while the power of all equipment is 
On (to this unit to correctly recognize the connected 
equipment) and check that DIGA, RAM theater and 
Player theater playback operates.

						

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Installation (continued)