Panasonic Tv Projection Monitor DhPt 56tw53 Operating Instructions

							REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION (MODELS PT-47/53/56WX53, PT-56WX33, PT-53/56TW53 AND PT-19 lComponent Codes (Cont.)Codes For Cassette Decks   BrandCodeAiwa223, 224, 225Denon231Fisher203Jensen214JVC229, 230Kenwood200, 207Marantz202Nakamichi205Onkyo208, 209, 213Panasonic216, 218Philips222Pioneer204RCA226, 227, 228Sansui205, 210Sharp231Sony219, 220Teac210, 211, 215Technics216, 218Yamaha201, 202Codes For Receivers BrandCodeAdmiral120Aiwa125, 126Denon134, 135, 136Fisher104Garrard113Harman 
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							20 lBASIC MENU NAVIGATIONBasic Menu NavigationPress
Press
Press
Pressto select OTHER ADJ.to display the
Main Menu.
to choose the 
desired icon.
sub Menu
Field
Press
Pressto exit Main Menu.NORMAL PICTUREPressto enter the sub-
menu field.Pressto select desired
sub-menu.to select or adjust
desired sub-menu.
BRIGHTNESS  32   IIIIIIIIII---------- Note: For sub -menu with OTHER ADJ. Pressto enter sub sub-menu
field.Pressto select desired sub
sub-menu.Pressto select or adjust
desired sub sub-
menu.Note: To EXIT menus.   repeatedly until Main Menu
Icon is highlighted.Main Menu Iconsub sub- Menu
Field 
						

							ICON MENUS OPERATION21 lIcon Menus Operation
PICTURE
Note:While sub-menu features are  highlighted, press VOL u
to adjust or activate. 
rPIC MODE - Lets you choose one of three pre-set
Picture Modes that best suits the program you are
viewing. Selecting this feature will also affect Color
Temperature setting.
•VIVID - This is the default mode, It provides
enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for
viewing in a well-lit room.
•STANDARD - Recommended for normal viewing
conditions with subdued room lighting.
•CINEMA - Select this mode for watching movies in
a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like
picture.
Note:Each mode has its own picture settings (Color, Tint, Brightness,
Picture and Sharpness).
rCOLOR - Adjusts desired color intensity.
rTINT - Adjusts natural flesh tones.
rBRIGHTNESS - Adjusts dark areas of picture.
rPICTURE - Adjusts white areas of picture.
rSHARPNESS - Adjusts clarity of outline detail.
rNORMAL - Reset adjustments to factory default
settings.   
rOTHER ADJ.
Highlight OTHER ADJ. and press VOL u to display the sub
sub-menu.
Note:While sub sub-menu features are highlighted, press VOL
u to select or activate.  
•COLOR TEMP (temperature) - To increase or decrease
WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to suit personal
preferences.  
•NATURAL COLOR - To increase the color reproduction
range with natural color gradation and highly delicate
hues.
•VIDEO NR - Reduces noise in the channel, commonly
called snow. 
•3D Y/C FILTER - Minimizes noise and cross color in the
picture.
•COLOR MATRIX - Available only with 480p signal.
Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color
parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard
definition). This feature is not selectable when viewing
regular TV (NTSC) program. Note:When viewing a non-standard DTV signal
format, you can change color parameters
manually for the best picture quality.
•VM (VELOCITY MODULATION)-To increase picture
sharpness and provides crisp white to black transitions 
•FREEZE - This feature is used to freeze main picture
and display it in a PIP or SPLIT frame, when the
FREEZE button on the remote control is pressed. Press
FREEZE again to delete frame. SWAP, SIZE, SEARCH,
PIP MIN and PIP MAX buttons are not functional in this
mode.
AUDIO
Note:While sub-menu features are  highlighted, press VOL u
to adjust or activate.
rMODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio
Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is
weak). 
rBASS - Increase or decrease the bass response.
rTREBLE - Increase or decrease the treble response.
rBALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume.
rNORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE
adjustments to factory default settings. 
rOTHER ADJ.
Note:While sub sub-menu features are highlighted, press VOL
u to adjust or activate. 
•AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all
channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). 
•BBE
® - Sound technology enhances speech intelligibility
and restores the dynamic range of musical passages to
provide outstanding natural sound.
•BBE VIVA 3D -  BBE VIVA provides a musically accurate
natural 3D image with hi-fi sound. The clarity of the
sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and
height of the sound image are expanded by BBEs
proprietary 3D sound processing. BBE VIVA is
compatible with all TV programs including news, music,
dramas, movies and sports as well as electronic games.
BBE VIVA enhances the surround sound effect, while
maintaining the clarity of dialogue.
Note:BBE VIVA 3D is only used in models PT-53TW53 and
PT-56TW53. 
						

							22 lICON MENUS OPERATIONAUDIO (cont.)
rOTHER ADJ.
•SURROUND - Enhances audio response when listening
to stereo.
•SPEAKERS - This feature is used when connecting to
an external amplifier.
•ON - TV speakers operate normally.
•OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by television.
•OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio
adjustable by the external amplifier only.
CHANNELS
rCHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV or ALL.
Note:Use remote numeric keypad to select desired FAV
channels.
rFAVORITES - To enter up to 16 favorite channels. Use
remote control numeric keypad to select desired
channels. 
rOTHER ADJ.
Highlight OTHER ADJ. and press VOL u to display the sub
sub-menu.
•PRESET CAPTION - To enter channel numbers for
popular TV stations.
Procedure
•Press CH q to select desired preset caption.
•Then use the remote numeric keypad to select
desired channel (refer to your local TV guide).   
Note:To delete a channel, press tVOL while channel
number is highlighted.
•MANUAL CAPTION - To enter numbers and captions
manually.
Note:Use the remote numeric keypad to select desired
channel (refer to your local TV guide).   
•INPUT LABEL - To label video input connections for
onscreen display.  
Procedure
•Press CHp or CHqto select the desired Video
input.
•Press tVOL or VOLu to select desired preset
input label (see chart below). 
TIMER
Note:Use  CHp or CH q to highlight and use tVOL or VOL
u to select.  
rSLEEP - Select to turn PTV off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes.
Select NO to turn sleep timer off.
rTIMER 1 and TIMER 2 - Select one or both timers to
turn the PTV on and off at selected times, on selected
channel, and on selected days.
Notes:
•The television automatically turns OFF after 90 minutes
when turned ON by the TIMER. If the OFF time is
selected or if a key is pressed, the automatic OFF after
90 minutes will becancelled.
•The TIMER is active when the television is OFF or ON.
The television will switch to the selected channel at the
selected time set in the TIMER.
rCLOCK SET - Set the time of the day and the day of
the week. INPUT LABEL CHARTPRESET
LABELSREASON FOR SELECTINGVCRSelect when VCR is connected to video input.DVDSelect when DVD is connected to video input.SKIPSelect to skip unused video input when
 pressing TV/VIDEO button.CABLESelect when CABLE box is connected 
to video input.DBSSelect when DBS is connected to video input.DTV STBSelect when digital TV set-top-box is 
connected 
to video input.PVR(Personal
Video Recorder)Select when a personal video recorder is 
connected to video input. GAMESelect when Video GAME is connected 
to video input. AUXSelect when other components are 
connected._____Select to delete input label. 
						

							ICON MENUS OPERATION23 lLOCK
rENTER CODE - Use the remote numeric keypad to
enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy
to remember and record it in a safe place).   
rLOCK SET - To prevent video games, VCR tapes and
all channels and video modes from being viewed. 
Notes:
•If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in
12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current set-up. Be
cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is
selected and you forget your secret code, the TV must
be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK
set-up.
•If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your
code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new
code becomes the controlling code.
Procedure
•Press VOL u to select.
•OFF - Turns Lock function off. 
•GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
•CHANNEL - Lock up to four channels.
•ALL - Locks all channels and video inputs.   
•Press    then CH q to highlight HOW LONG?.
•Press VOL u to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48 Hours or
ALWAYS.
Note:If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked
channel or video input is selected, the message
LOCKED displays in the upper left corner of the TV
screen.
rV-CHIP SET - V-Chip technology allows parents to use
the PTV rating codes to block programs that they feel
are inappropriate for their children to watch. PIP will
also be blocked automatically. 
Procedure 
•Press CHqto highlight Enter Code  
•Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in
a safe place.)
•Press CHq to highlight V-CHIP SET. 
•Press tVOLor VOL u to select desired mode, U.S.
TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French mode.
•Press CHq to highlight SETTING.
•Press tVOLor VOLu to display desired rating chart
U.S. TV Programs, U.S. Movies, Canadian English or
Canadian French.
•Press VOLuto select ON or OFF.
•Press CHqto select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? for U.S.
TV Programs and U.S. Movies or VIEW E PROGRAMS
for Canadian English and Canadian French.
•Press VOLuto select YES or NO.
U.S TV Programs
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to
block various types of TV programs. PIP will also be
blocked automatically.   
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting
“NO”, NR programs will be blocked (See Customer
Caution below). 
Procedure 
•Press CHq to select SETTING.
•Press  VOLu  to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such
as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings
and content such as V, L, etc.
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor  VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  to return to V-CHIP SET.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press tVOL or VOLu to select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
•Press  to return to Main Menu, then press CH p
to exit.ACTIONACTIONACTION 
						

							24 lICON MENUS OPERATIONLOCK (cont.)
U.S TV Programs (cont.)
U.S. TV Programs Rating Chart Description
 
U.S. Movies
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which
allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing
movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to
block various types of movies and video tapes at their
discretion. PIP will also be blocked automatically. 
Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old
movies and foreign films are usually not rated.     
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH p to move between different
ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press   to return to  V-CHIP SET.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
•Press  to return to Main Menu, then press CH p
to exit.
U.S. Movies Rating Chart Description
Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block
various types of movies and television programs based on
the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be
blocked automatically.     Customer Caution
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking
“NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per FCC
Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR”
programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency
bulletins or any of the following types of programming:” 
•Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages,
weather warnings and others)
•Locally originated programming
•News
•Political
•Public Service Announcements
•Religious
•Sports
•WeatherNRNot Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above.TV-YAll children. The themes and elements in this
program are specifically designed for a very young
audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7Directed to older children. Themes and elements
in this program may include mild physical or
comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.TV-GGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence,
no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue
or situations.TV-PGParental guidance suggested. The program may
contain infrequent coarse language, limited
violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.TV-14Parents strongly cautioned. This program may
contain sophisticated themes, sexual content,
strong language and more intense violence.TV-MAMature audiences only.  This program may contain
mature themes, profane language, graphic violence,
and explicit sexual content.FVFANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCEVVIOLENCESSEXLOFFENSIVE LANGUAGEDDIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENTNR CONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA
(NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has
not been rated or rating does not apply.GGENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some
material may not be suitable for children.PG-13PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some
material may be inappropriate for children under
13.RRESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian.NC-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.XADULTS ONLY.ACTIONACTION 
						

							ICON MENUS OPERATION25 lLOCK (cont.)
Canadian English (cont.)
Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.        
Procedure 
•Press CH q or CH pto move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to V-CHIP SET.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
•Press  to return to Main Menu, then press CH p
to exit.
Canadian English Rating Description 
. 
Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or
unblock Canadian French programs according to various
ratings categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically. Note:E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports,
documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.      
Procedure
•Press CH q or CH pto move between different ratings.
•Use tVOLor VOLu to select ratings you want to
block (RED) and unblock (GREEN).
•Press  twice to return to V-CHIP SET.
•Press CH q to select HOW LONG?.
•Press tVOLor VOLuto select 12, 24, 48 hours or
ALWAYS.
•Press  to return to Main Menu, then press CH p
to exit.
Canadian French Rating Description
 E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:
news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music
videos, and variety programming.cProgramming intended for children under age
8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.C8+Programming generally considered
acceptable for children 8 years and over. No
profanity, nudity or sexual content.GGeneral programming, suitable for all
audiences.PGParental Guidance suggested. Some material
may not be suitable for children.14+Programming contains themes or content
which may not be suitable for viewers under
the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned
to exercise discretion in permitting viewing
by pre-teens and early teens.18ADULTS ONLYACTIONACTIONE Exempt - Exempt programming. GGeneral - Programming intended
for audience of all ages. Contains
no violence, or the violence
content is minimal or is depicted
appropriately.8 ans +8+ General - Not recommended for
young children. Programming
intended for a broad audience but
contains light or occasional
violence. Adult supervision
recommended.13 ans +Programming may not be suitable
for children under the age of 13 -
Contains either a few violent
scenes or one or more sufficiently
violent scenes to affect them.
Adult supervision strongly
suggested.16 ans +Programming may not be suitable
for children under the age of 16 -
Contains frequent scenes of
violence or intense violence.18 ans +Programming restricted to adults.
Contains constant violence or
scenes of extreme violence. ACTIONACTION 
						

							26 lICON MENUS OPERATIONLOCK (cont.)
Main and Split Blocking Message   
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating
limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the
audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you
wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your
code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the PTV
is turned off or until all settings are off.
Note:If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating
blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either
reprogramming or turning the PTV off. 
PIP Blocking Message
PIP function is available when V-chip feature is activated. If
the program being viewed in PIP exceeds the set rating
limit, PIP will disappear and a blocking message will
appear on screen.
Note:If the V-chip feature is activated while PIP is on, PIP will
immediately disappear. Enable PIP functions by setting
V-CHIP ratings to OFF.  
SET UP
rWhile the desired sub menu is highlighted, press VOL u to
select or activate feature. 
rIDIOMA/LANGUE - Select to change menu language
to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS
(French). 
rANTENNA -  To select either ANT1 or ANT2.
r ON MUTE - Activates the onscreen Closed
Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote
control is pressed. To deactivate press MUTE button
again.r MODE - This television contains a built-in decoder
that displays  (Closed Captioned) text across the
screen (white or colored letters on black background).
It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television
program or other information. The program viewed
must include Closed Captioning for the feature to work.
Activate the onscreen Closed Caption feature by
selecting one of the following modes
Note:Closed Captioning does not function when the Picture
Aspect ratio is set to zoom, To properly display Closed
Caption, choose an aspect ratio other than Zoom.
•OFF - When Closed Caption is not desired.
•C1 - For video related information to be displayed, up to
4 lines onscreen at a time. (It does not block relevant
parts of the picture). Text may be in any language.
•C2 to C4 - For other modes of video related information.
•T1 to T4 - For program guide and other information to be
displayed, when available. (Blocks a large portion of the
picture on the television screen).
Note:C1 mode is recommended for viewing Closed Caption.
rCONVERGE
Note:Only use the remote control buttons while adjusting
convergence. The front control panel navigation and
Action buttons have no effect.  
Note:Convergence seldom needs adjusting except after
moving the PTV or to make minor adjustments. 
Procedure
•Press  VOL u to enter converge  sub-menu field.
•Press  CHp or  CHq to select:
•CONVERGENCE ADJ. - Select to correct minor
convergence problem.
Note:After selecting, press VOL uto continue
CONVERGENCE ADJ. 
•RESET TO DEFAULT - Select to set convergence
to factory default setting. Main PictureSplit PictureCCCCCC 
						

							ICON MENUS OPERATION27 lSET UP (cont.)
rCONVERGE (cont.)
Note:After selecting, press VOL uto activate  RESET TO
DEFAULT feature. When using this feature in Zoom
mode, the effect can only be verified when you exit all
menus and display normal picture. 
CONVERGENCE ADJ. 
Procedure
•After pressing VOL uthe align Green to Center screen
will be displayed. 
•Then use the navigation buttons on the remote control
to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on screen,
with the cabinet reference marks on top center and left
center of cabinet, as shown below. 
•Press  to display red center correction screen. 
•Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to align
the red cross with the white cross pattern at the center of
the screen. 
Note:To prevent picture tube damage do not leave
test pattern on for an extended period of time.
•Then press “0” on the remote control keypad to display
the BLUE center correction screen, repeat procedure for
adjusting blue. If needed press “0” again to return to
RED correction screen.
Note:An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a minimum
of color protrusion. NINE POINT CONVERGENCE CORRECTION
Note:Remote Control must be in TV mode.
Procedure
•Press  to display red correction screen. 
•Press the 1 through 9 keypad buttons on the remote
control to select the desired convergence position.
•Use the navigation buttons to align the RED cross with
the white cross pattern.
Note:An adjusted cross pattern appears white with a minimum
of color protrusion.  
•Press “0” on the remote control keypad to display the
BLUE correction screen, then repeat procedure.  
•To exit press  repeatedly, then press CHp.
rOTHER ADJ.
Highlight OTHER ADJ. and press VOL u to enter sub sub-
menu field.
Note:While sub sub-menu features are highlighted, press 
VOL u to adjust or activate.  
•MODE - To select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode
depending on the signal source.
•AUTO PROGRAM - To automatically program all
channels with a signal.
•MANUAL PROGRAM - To manually add or delete
channels.
•AUTO POWER ON - Select SET to power up the TV at
the same time as the Cable box or other components or
select OFF.
•CHAN BANNER - Select ON to display onscreen banner
when changing channels.
•IMAGE SHIFT - Selecting ON is recommended for this
feature to prevent image retention on screen.Reference MarksFront of cabinet
ACTIONPress
  “0”ACTIONPress
  “0”ACTION 
						

							28 lTROUBLESHOOTING CHARTTroubleshooting Chart
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions.AUDIOVIDEOSolutionsNoisy Audio Snowy VideoAdjust Antenna Location and ConnectionNoisy AudioMultiple Image /
Color shift in pictureAdjust Antenna Location and Connection
Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Adjust Convergence (refer to page 27)Noisy AudioInterferenceMove television from Electrical Appliances, Lights,
Vehicles and Medical EquipmentNo Audio Normal VideoIncrease Volume
Check Mute
Check television SPEAKERS on/off
Change ChannelNoisy AudioNo Video with SnowSet TV or Cable Mode Properly
Check Antenna CablesNo AudioNo Video / No PIPCheck Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet
Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls
Change Channel
Check Cable Connections
Program the Remote Control Again
Check Second Video Source Operation
Make sure that a PC is not connected to DVI (DIGITAL-IN) input.Normal AudioPicture shifts slightly (horizontally or 
vertically) when turned on, changing 
channels or within a duration of two 
(2) hours of viewing.This is a normal condition to prevent image burn-in. This feature can be 
turned off. However, turning off this feature may result in image 
retention on screen. (refer pg. 27)Normal AudioNo ColorAdjust Color Settings
Change ChannelWrong AudioNormal VideoCheck Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAPNormal AudioBlack Box on ScreenChange CC (Closed Captioning) from Text ModeNormal AudioNormal VideoReplace Remote Control BatteriesIntermittent Remote Control Operation?