Panasonic Multimedia Projection Hdtv Pt 56dlx76 Operating Instructions

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Getting Start edHow to connect the  HDMI input terminal
HDMI OUT HDMI OUTAUDIO IN
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 68 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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Getting Start ed
By inputting a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection high-definition picture source to the HDMI IN terminals 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. 37)
• The HDMI IN terminals can only be used with 1080i, 1080p, 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 46.
• 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 “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2” in on page 48.
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
  480i 720 × 480 59.94 / 60 480i
  480p720 × 480
640 × 48059.94 / 60
59.94 / 60480p
  720p 1 280 × 720 59.94 / 60 720p
  1080i 1 920 × 1 080 59.94 / 60 1080i
  1080p* 1 920 × 1 080 59.94 / 60 1080p • 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, 1080p, 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. * If the image is displayed incorrectly, please change the resolution setting of the source device to another format. 
* When a 1080p (HDMI) signal is received, the Main Menu screen cannot be displayed. However, the Picture Menu screen 
(Normal, Pic. mode, Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and Color temp) can be displayed. (p. 44) 
						

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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. 37)
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
Installation (continued)
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:
• A vertical frequency of 60 Hz (signal with a * mark) is recommended.
• To view a WXGA picture, a setting change is necessary. Please refer to “PC Adjust” on page 45.
• 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
* WXGA (60 Hz) 1 280 × 768 47.78 59.87 
						

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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 15 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 and 
color will be achieved in 5-10 minutes. During this time, 
brightness and color levels may change. This is normal.
• This unit consumes approx. 0.5 W (13 W when CableCARD™ 
is inserted.) 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.
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”.
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.
Press to select “ANT In”.
Press to select “Cable” or 
“Antenna”.
2
Press to select “Auto 
program”.
Press to display Auto program 
screen.1 Language ◄ English ►
Language
 Language
 Clock
 Auto program
First time setup
 Language
 Clock
 Auto program
First time setup
Clock
You can adjust the Date and Time.
Press to select “Clock”.
Press to display Clock screen.
1
 Language
 Clock
 Auto program
First time setup
2Press to select “Date”.
Press to adjust the date.
• Press and hold to change the 
month.
Press to select “Time”.
Press to adjust the time.
• If the button is held, the speed of 
change increases.
 Date    ◄ 4/1/2006 ►
 Time       9:43AM
Clock
 Date      4/1/2006 
 Time    ◄  9:43AM  ►
Clock
3
4
Press to go to previous 
screen. Or, select 
 icon, 
then press OK for same 
results.
 ANT In   ◄  Cable  ►
 Mode         All
 Start scan
Auto program 
						

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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. 33-34)
• “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.
Press to select Mode.
Press to select “All” or 
“Analog”.3
4
Press to select “Start scan”.
Press to start.
Channels available for 
reception will be set 
automatically.
5After 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. 34-36)
If OK is not pressed after selecting APPLY, the 
channels will not be memorized.
 ANT In      Cable  
 Mode     ◄   All   ►
 Start scan
Auto program
 ANT In      Cable  
 Mode         All    
 Start scan
Auto program
Now scanning analog channel...
Progress
Power ON / OFF (continued)
6Press to start Initial Guide 
Setup for TV Guide.
Follow the instructions on the screen to perform 
setup. (p. 58-63)
INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide
The TV Guide Welcome Screen is displayed when you 
use TV Guide function for the first time, or at first time 
setup. (p. 27)
Identify Your Location
The Guide uses setup information to provide TV 
show listings and channel lineups for your area.
Or
1
Select your country.1
Press the NUMBER keys or 
▲▼ to enter a ZIP Code or 
Postal Code.2
Select Your Service(s)
Select the connected video source(s) for which you 
would like to receive show listings.
• If you do not have cable or satellite service, you must 
select Antenna in order to receive a channel lineup and 
listings.
Configure Your Service(s)
For each service you chose in Step 2, you are asked 
to select the corresponding input. Additional setup 
screens appear based on the types of service(s) you 
selected.
2
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Basic Operation
Caution:
• In order to begin receiving listings, turn the TV off when not 
in use. Within 24 hours, you will begin to receive TV show 
listings. It may take up to six days to receive the full eight 
days of initial show listings.

						

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Pressing MENU displays the Main 
Menu screen.Press to return to previous level menu.
Press Press to display Main menu.
Example:
If RETURN is pressed from Adv. adjust Menu:
Button operation during 
Menu display (Menu navigation)
to exit menu.
Basic Menu Navigation
• Depending on the signal being input, some items 
may or may not be adjustable and some functions 
may or may not be available.
• When a 1080p (HDMI) signal is received, the Main 
Menu screen cannot be displayed. However, the 
Picture Menu screen (Normal, Pic. mode, Picture, 
Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, and Color temp) 
can be displayed. (p. 23, 44)
Note:
• While Main Menu (only) is displayed, pressing MENU will exit 
the menu screen.