Panasonic Multimedia Projection Hdtv Pt 52lcx66 Operating Instructions

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Getting Start ed
By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the HDMI IN terminal of this 
Projection Display, high-definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. (This terminal is for 
use with HDMI equipped DVD players, Set top boxes and D-VHS machines.)
Notes:
• Select the HDMI input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32)
• The HDMI IN terminal can only be used with 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i picture signals.
• If there is no audio, check if the source equipment has PCM output. If not, please use analog connections.
• Be sure HDMI is securely connected. If not, picture noise and/or incorrect picture display may result.
• With HDMI connection, depending on the signal, the picture may be displayed with unnatural colors (as if red and blue are 
reversed). Refer to “Color corr.” on page 39.
• If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adaptor cable*
1.
• When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable*1 is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
Procedure
When digital audio is included in the HDMI connection, the compatible sampling frequencies are 48 kHz/44.1 kHz/
32 kHz. Refer to “HDMI in” (PT-52LCX66/PT-56LCX66/PT-61LCX66) / “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” (PT-52LCX16/
PT-56LCX16/PT-61LCX16) on page 41. Video Signal:
The Projection Display is compatible with following formats. Please set the connected device to following one of the 
formats.
Display mode No. of dotsVertical scanning frequency 
(Hz)Information menu display
  1080i 1920 × 1080 59.94 / 60 1080i
  720p 1280 × 720 59.94 / 60 720p
  480p720 × 480
640 × 48059.94 / 60
59.94 / 60480p
  480i 720 × 480 59.94 / 60 480i • If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set Top Box does not have a Digital Out terminal setting, use the 
Component Video Input (or the S-Video Input or Video Input). In this case, the picture will be displayed as an analog signal.
2  Press TV/VIDEO to select HDMI input. 
1  Connect the HDMI output on the DVD Recorder or Set Top Box, etc., to the HDMI input on the back of the unit.
Compatible formats
Audio signal ( PCM)
*1  Enquire at your local digital device retailer shop.
HDMI is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports several uncompressed standards, 
enhanced and high definition video formats as well as all existing multi-channel audio formats. One jack supports 
both video and audio information. The HDMI/HDCP*
1 input can be connected to an EIA/CEA 861/861B*2 compliant 
consumer electronic device, such as a set top box or DVD player equipped with a HDMI output connection. By 
inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high definition picture source to the HDMI terminal of 
this unit, high definition pictures can be displayed on the screen in their digital form. The HDMI input terminal is not 
intended to be used with personal computers. This unit is compatible with 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i formats. Select 
the output of the connected device to match that of the unit.
About  HDMI
Notes:
*1  HDMI/HDCP = High Definition Multimedia Interface / High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection.
*2  EIA/CEA-861/861B Profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth 
digital content protection. 
						

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Installation (continued)
How to connect the  PC 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) (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. Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied 
with this set.
• Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency 
range.
• Select the desired PC input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (p. 32)
Pin No. Signal name
1R
2G
3B
4NC
5NC
6 Ground for R
7 Ground for G
8 Ground for B
1
6 7 8 3
9 4 5
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
Connecting a PC to PC IN
RGB OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPUTER
PC audio cable
(M3 stereo mini pin) Connect a cable which matches the audio 
output terminal on the computer.Conversion adaptor 
(If necessary)
 RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) (Not included) 
						

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Getting Start edRGB 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 the types listed below is input, the picture may not be displayed 
correctly, or a black background may be displayed.
Notes:
• Input signals, other than those listed with a * mark, will give you a beautiful, stable picture.
• The D-SUB 15P connector can accept RGB (H-V sync separate).
• When an external video processor/scaler is used, it must have RGB (H-V sync separate) output.
Mode typeSignal data
No. of dots
(H × V)Horizontal frequency
(kHz)Vertical frequency
(Hz)
Personal Computer Signals
  VGA400 (70 Hz)  640 × 400 31.47 70.08
VGA480 (60 Hz)  640 × 480 31.47 59.94
Macintosh 13˝640 × 480 35.00 66.67
VGA480 (75 Hz) 640 × 480 37.50 75.00
  SVGA (60 Hz)  800 × 600 37.88 60.32
SVGA (75 Hz) 800 × 600 46.88 75.00
SVGA (85 Hz) 800 × 600 53.67 85.06
Macintosh 16˝832 × 624 49.73 74.55
*  XGA (60 Hz)  1 024 × 768 48.36 60.00
* XGA (70 Hz) 1 024 × 768 56.48 70.07
* XGA (75 Hz) 1 024 × 768 60.02 75.03
* XGA (85 Hz) 1 024 × 768 68.67 85.00
* Macintosh 21˝1 152 × 870 68.68 75.06 
						

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Always be sure to follow the procedure given below to 
turn the Projection Display power ON and OFF.
• The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for 
approximately 1 minute after the power is turned off. During 
this time, the POWER indicator will blink Red.
Press  POWER on Projection Display or Remote Control 
to turn power on.
The Power Indicator blinks Green for about 20 seconds 
and then turns solid Green.The Power Indicator
Notes:
• If the POWER button is accidentally turned off during use, 
after power is turned back on, it may take a short period 
before the lamp automatically comes on.
• After the unit is turned on, maximum picture brightness will be 
achieved in 5-10 minutes. This is normal.
• This unit consumes approx. 0.4 W in OFF condition when 
plugged into an AC outlet.
Press POWER on Projection Display or Remote Control 
to turn power off.
Note:
• When the power cord is disconnected, the internal cooling 
fan stops op er at ing. In this case, the lamp will be insufficiently 
cooled and will take a while to turn ON again.
Power ON
Power OFF
The Power Indicator blinks Red for about 1 minute and 
then LED turns off.
Turning the Power ON and OFF
LED ACTION
Off Power – OFF
Red (blinking) Power – OFF (Now cooling)
Green Power – ON
Green (blinking) Power – ON (Preparing to light lamp)
Power shuts off after a Black Screen is displayed for a 
few seconds.
Note:
• If the POWER button is pressed during the Black Screen 
display, Power is turned back on.
Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet 
and do not open the circuit breaker (unless 
necessary) while the cooling fan is still operating. Do 
not disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 
while the power indicator blinks Red.
Power ON / OFF
  Auto shut off
To conserve lamp life, if there is no signal to the 
set’s tuner for 5 minutes, the lamp will shut off 
automatically.
 POWER  button/
POWER indicator 
						

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Basic Operation
For your convenience, First Time Set up menu will 
be displayed on screen when the set is turned on 
for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and 
procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the 
features.
Auto program
You can scan All (Analog and Digital) channels. If 
needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed 
on-screen for setting up the features. You can also make 
the settings in Setup menu.
Notes:
• After “Auto program” is completed the unit tunes to the first 
channel found during “Auto program”.
• If setup is incomplete, check connection of Antenna/Cable to 
the RF IN Terminal, then try “Auto program” again. (p. 29)
• “Auto program” must be done when you select the input 
signal for the first time or whenever you change the antenna 
configuration.
• Depending on conditions, “Auto program” may take a while.
First Time Setup
Language
The language of the on-screen display is set to English 
as the factory setting. 
You can select English, Spanish or French as the 
on-screen displays language.
Press to select “Language”.
 Language ◄ English ►
Language
Press to display Language 
screen.
1
Press to select “English,” 
“Español” or “Français”.
2
3
Press to go to previous 
screen. Or, select 
 icon, 
then press OK for same 
results.
 ANT In   ◄  Cable  ►
 Mode         All
 Start scan
Auto program
Press to select “ANT In”.
Press to select “Cable” or 
“Antenna”.2
Press to select Mode.
Press to select “All” or 
“Analog”.3
 ANT In      Cable  
 Mode     ◄   All   ►
 Start scan
Auto program
4Press to select “Start scan”.
Press to start.
Channels available for 
reception will be set 
automatically.
 ANT In      Cable  
 Mode         All    
 Start scan
Auto program
Now scanning analog channel...
Progress
5
After Auto program is complete, the unit will return 
to Manual program mode. To place the channels 
that were located by auto scan in memory, move the 
cursor to “Apply” and press OK. (p. 30-31)
If OK is not pressed after selecting APPLY, the 
channels will not be memorized.
 Language
 Auto program
First time setup
Press to select “Auto 
program”.
Press to display Auto program 
screen.1
 Language
 Auto program
First time setup 
						

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Pressing MENU displays the Main 
Menu screen.
Press to select the desired 
icon. Press to return to previous level menu.
Press Press to display Main menu.
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu
Picture 2/2
Color temp      Normal
Color mng.         On
Zoom adjust
PC adjust
Other adjust
Adv. adjust
Example:
If RETURN is pressed from Adv. adjust Menu:
Adv. adjust
Normal             No
Dynamic iris       On
Gamma adj.        Full
Blk. extension    +10
R level           +10
G level           +10
B level           +10
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu
Button operation during 
Menu display (Menu navigation)
to exit menu.
Basic Menu Navigation
Example of a procedure
Depending on the signal being input, some 
items may or may not be adjustable and some 
functions may or may not be available.Note:
• While Main Menu (only) is displayed, pressing MENU will exit 
the menu screen.
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu

						

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Basic Operation
Picture 1/2
Normal             No
Pic. mode        Vivid
Picture           +10
Brightness        +10
Color             +10
Tint              +10
Sharpness         +10
Picture 1/2
Normal             No  
Pic. mode        Vivid
Picture           +10
Brightness        +10
Color             +10
Tint              +10
Sharpness         +10
Press to enter the menu.
Press to select desired menu 
item.
Press to adjust or set desired 
menu item.
Other Adjust sub-menu.
Press to select “Other 
adjust”.
Press to access Other adjust 
sub-menu.
Press to select desired 
sub-menu items.
Press to adjust or set desired 
menu item.
 Color       +5
Sub Menu FieldNext Icon
Other adjust
Video NR           On
3D Y/C filter      On
Color matrix       SD
MPEG NR            On
Black level      Light
3D I/P             On
Color corr.        On
Other adjust
Video NR           On
3D Y/C filter      On
Color matrix       SD
MPEG NR            On
Black level      Light
3D I/P             On
Color corr.        On
Other adjust
Video NR           On
3D Y/C filter      On
Color matrix       SD
MPEG NR           Off
Black level      Light
3D I/P             On
Color corr.        On
Picture 2/2
Color temp      Normal
Color mng.         On
Zoom adjust
PC adjust
Other adjust
Adv. adjust
Picture 2/2
Color temp
      Normal
Color mng.         On
Zoom adjust
PC adjust
Other adjust
Adv. adjust
A Next Icon means there are more menu items 
to view.
2
3
45
6
7
8 
						

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Tuning channels
Switching languages for display
Allows you to select the language used for On 
Screen Displays.
Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen.
Press to select “Setup” icon.
Press to display the Setup 
menu.
1
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu
 CH scan      All   
 
 Language
 Program channel
 Input labels
 CC
 Other adjust
Setup
 Language ◄ English ►
Language
Press to select “Language”.
Press to display Language 
screen.2
3
Press to select “English,” 
“Español” or “Français”.
4
Press to go to previous 
screen. Or, select 
 icon, 
then press OK for same 
results. 
						

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Basic Operation
Automatically searches and adds receivable 
channels to memory.
Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen.
Press to select “Setup” icon.
Press to display the Setup 
menu.
Press to display the Program 
channel menu. Press to select “Program 
channel”.
Press to select “Auto”.
1
Automatic program setting
2
3
Press to enter the Auto menu.Notes:
• Some channels with very weak signals may be locked into 
memory. If desired, these channels can be deleted man u al ly 
using the “Manual program setting”. (p. 30)
• “Auto program” must be done when you select the input 
signal for the first time or whenever you change the antenna 
configuration.
Press to select “ANT In”.4
Press to select “Antenna” or 
“Cable”.
Press to select “Mode”.
5
Press to select “All” or 
“Analog”.
Press to start Scan. Press to select “Start scan”.
6
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu
Now scanning analog channel...
Progress CH scan      All   
 
 Language
 Program channel
 Input labels
 CC
 Other adjust
Setup
 Auto
 Manual
 Signal meter
Program channel
 ANT In   ◄  Cable  ►
 Mode         All
 Start scan
Auto program
 ANT In      Cable  
 Mode     ◄   All   ►
 Start scan
Auto program
7
After Auto program is complete, the unit will return 
to Manual program mode. To place the channels 
that were located by auto scan in memory, move the 
cursor to “Apply” and press OK. (p. 30-31)
If OK is not pressed after selecting APPLY, the 
channels will not be memorized. 
						

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Use this procedure when changing setting of 
receiving channels or changing the channel dis play.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list 
manually.
Manual program setting
Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen.
Press to select “Setup” icon.
Press to display the Setup 
menu.
Press to select “Manual”.
1
2
3
Press to enter the Manual 
program screen.
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card
Setup
Menu
 Auto
 Manual
 Signal meter
Program channel
Press to display the Program 
channel menu. Press to select “Program 
channel”.
 CH scan      All   
 
 Language
 Program channel
 Input labels
 CC
 Other adjust
Setup
Edit
CH
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -No
- - - - - - No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No Captio
n Favorite AddApply
Press to select “Edit”.
Press to enter the edit mode.
Press to select the desired 
preset channel line.
Press to select edit area.
“CH,” “Caption,” “Favorite,” 
“Add”.4
5
Tuning channels (continued)
Note:
• If Lock (p. 43) has been set, you must enter your password to 
display the Manual Program screen.