Panasonic PT 45LC12 manual

Models No. PT -40LC12/PT -45LC12 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www .panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www .panasonic.com LSQT0583A Multi-Media Projection Display Operating Instructions (USA) (Puerto Rico) Three Important [...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Important Safety Instructions This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literat[...]

3 Getting Started Important Safety Instructions This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local [...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) W elcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new projection television set. T o obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions befor e making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Ret[...]

5 Getting Started T able of Contents Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................................................................................ ........ 58 Clogged Air Filter Detection .............................................................................................. 59 Air Filter Replacement ......................[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center . Consult your dealer for available options. Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types [...]

7 Getting Started Accessories Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 1.Turn the T ransmitter face down. Remove top cover by pressing down on marking and sliding cover off in the direction indicated. 2.Install the batteries as shown in the battery compartment. (Polarity + or – must match the markings in the compartment). 3.Replace the cover and sli[...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Number keys When 6 is pressed, channel 6 is displayed in single screen. (P . 29) Location of Controls Illuminated Remote Control POWER button Press to turn the projection display ON or OFF . (P . 21) MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound. (P . 34) Mode Selection buttons Selects the [...]

9 Getting Started ASPECT button Changes the screen size. (P . 30) Light button Lights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV , VCR, etc.) flashes. TV/VIDEO button This input mode changes each time this button is pressed. (P . 33) Reduces volume Changes to the next channel up Increase volume The screen below is displayed for 5 seconds. Changes to[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) A A Open Controls and T erminals on the projection display < FRONT > LAMP indicator This indicator lights up when there is a malfunction with the lamp unit. (PP . 21, 60, 68) TEMP indicator This indicator lights up when there is an abnormal temperature in the unit. (P . 68) Remote Cont[...]

11 Getting Started < REAR > Component signal input terminals (P . 16) A V out terminals (P . 17) Input 1 terminals (P . 15) Input 2 terminals (P . 15) Location of Controls VHF/UHF terminal (PP . 12-14) V ent Note: Make sure the vent is not clogged. (This could cause damage.)[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in T erminal (No VCR) Antenna Connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Installation When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fingers [...]

13 Getting Started Cable Connection Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. Notes: • Certain cable systems of fset 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 [...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR. Notes: • When the RF coaxial cable is connected to the projection display VHF/UHF terminal via a cable box or VCR, set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. This does not apply when signal is input from V[...]

15 Getting Started Installation How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input T erminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. Notes: • Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. • Input 3 is located on the front of the unit. • Select the desi[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input T erminals Notes: • Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1, 2 T erminals. • Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P . 33) • Component video signals that can be input are 480[...]

17 Getting Started Installation How to connect the A V Out T erminals The “A V Out” T erminals output the same signals as the main picture on the projection display screen and sound from the speaker at that time, e.g. TV programs or signals from INPUT 1, 2, 3 terminals. Notes: • Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video r[...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) How to connect the PC Input T erminals Signal Names for D-SUB 15P Connector Pin Layout for PC Input T erminal Notes: • Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. A conversion adapter is required to use the RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) to connect a Macintosh computer to the set. There is no ne[...]

19 Getting Started Installation Analog RGB signals that can be input The table below lists the different types of analog RGB signals that can be input. If a signal which differs greatly from any of the types listed below is input, the picture image may not be displayed correctly , or a black background may be displayed. At this time, “signal” w[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Press the POWER button to turn the projection display on. (Refer to page 21 for “T urning the Power ON and OFF”.) 1 G N I D E E C O R P T E S O T U A H C Automatic Channel Setting is performed. Power ON and OFF First, check the connection of the Plug to the Wall Outlet and the Antenna/Ca[...]

21 Basic Operation Power ON / OFF 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 of f. At the same time, the POWER indicator will blink Red. Do not disconnect the power cord from the power outl[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Flow Chart of Main menu 2 Use the , buttons to select an item. Select MENU desired by pushing Left “ ” button or Right “ ” button. Use the ACTION button to set or go to next menu screen. Pressing the ACTION button displays the MENU screen. Note: Depending on the signal being input, s[...]

23 Basic Operation Flow Chart of Main menu Returning to the previous screen If you press the RECALL button while a menu screen is being displayed, the display will return to the previous screen. Adjust items Set an item INFORMA TION screen P. 5 7 TO POSITION/SIZE ADJUST menu PP . 40, 41 TO AUDIO ADJUST menu PP . 42, 43 TO PICTURE ADJUST menu PP . 4[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) T uning channels Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory . Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select CHANNEL. Press to display the CHANNEL. Press to select TV or CABLE. Press to select ANTENNA. Press to select AUTO SET . Pres[...]

25 Basic Operation Notes: • After AUTO SET is finished, the lowest channel number added will be received. • Some channels with very weak signals may be locked into memory . It desired, these channels can be deleted manually using the MANUAL SET feature. T uning channels 4 Case 1 Case 2 When setup is complete, the lowest channel picture appears.[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) T uning channels Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display . 3 Press to select MANUAL SET . Press to display the MANUAL SET screen. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select CHANNEL. Press to disp[...]

27 Basic Operation 4 Press to select channel. Repeat steps 4 to continue adding or deleting channels. Press to add channels to memory . Press to select channel. Press to delete channels from memory . Press to exit menu. Note: Some channels with very weak signals may be locked into memory . It desired, these channels can be deleted manually using th[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Projection display operation Operation can be done from the projection display . Press to select the desired volume level. Press to select the desired channel. (or use number keys ) Press to turn the projection display on. Press to operate the projection display with the remote control. 1 2 [...]

29 Basic Operation Projection display operation Aspect types (P . 30) Receivable broadcast types (P . 35) Channel Channel caption (P . 52) TV status display Using the number keys Example 1: T o select channel 125, first press the 1 key , then 2, then 5. When selecting CABLE channels 100 to 125 with the number keys, first press the 1 key , and then [...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) ASPECT Controls 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 480p signal is being received, the mode switches between NORMAL, Z[...]

31 Basic Operation ASPECT Controls Notes: • The screen size changes if ID-1 is detected. (P . 55) Mode NORMAL will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Picture ZOOM FULL NORMAL JUST Explanation ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. JUST mode will display a 4:3 picture at maxi- mum size but with aspect correction appli[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Searching for the desired channel (Channel search) When the SEARCH/REC button is pressed during single screen. When a channel button is pressed during channel search. • Number keys: Example: When 6 is pressed, channel 6 is displayed in single screen. • Channel up and down buttons: When o[...]

33 Basic Operation Playing peripheral equipment VCR DVD player This equipment can also be connected to the rear terminals. See Connections for details. T urning the power on and switching input modes T urn 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 equip[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 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 pres[...]

35 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 selected audio mode is indicated with an arrow . T o change the audio mode for these broadcasts, follow the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below .) MTS Stereo[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 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 [...]

37 Basic Operation Swapping left and right screens Example: During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL. Split screen Changing the channel of the right screen 1 Press to swap. Example: During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL. Note: When outside input is finished, the lowest regis- tered channel number is displayed. For faster selection, press the SW AP button to change the scre[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen Y ou 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 pi[...]

39 Basic Operation Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen Swapping Main and PIP screens Press to swap. Changing the channel of the PIP screen Move PIP screen Y ou can move the PIP screen to four positions. Press repeatedly to select PIP position. Press to select the desired channel. Example: During Main screen NORMAL. Example: During Main screen NORMAL. S[...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Adjusting screen position and size 4 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST . Press to select POSITION/SIZE. Press to display POSITION/SIZE. Press to adjust POSITION/SIZE. 2 3 Press to select the screen mode. 1 PC input ZOOM mode NORMAL mode JUST mode Press to e[...]

41 Advanced Operation Notes: • This projection display is equipped with various screen modes. If a screen mode with a different aspect from the broadcast program is selected, image will appear differently . Select the proper screen mode with this in mind. • Be careful when using this projection display for commercial purposes or for public use,[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Audio Adjustments 1 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST . 2 Press to select AUDIO. Press to display AUDIO screen. 3 Press to select the menu to set each item. The sound level is automatically adjusted to suit the program source. Emits the original sound. (Fac[...]

43 Advanced Operation Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. BASS Adjusts low sounds TREBLE Adjusts high sounds BALANCE Adjusts left and right volumes Audio Adjustments 1 Repeat step 1 on page 42. 2 Press to select AUDIO ADJUST Press to display AUDIO ADJUST screen. Press to select the menu to set each item. 3 Using BBE NORMAL is displa[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) See next page Note: There is little change when PICTURE is increased with a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture. Picture Adjustments 1 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST . 2 Press to select PICTURE. Press to display PICTURE screen. 3 Press to selec[...]

45 Advanced Operation Picture Adjustments Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. 2 Press to select PICTURE ADJUST . Press to display PICTURE ADJUST screen. Press to select the menu to set each item. 3 1 Repeat step 1 on page 44. Adjustment item Button Adjustment Details Remarks Press button. Press button. Press button. [...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Lock Feature Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select LOCK. Note: • Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. This unit has a built-in V -Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and U[...]

47 Advanced Operation Lock Feature Setup US MOVIES Ratings 1 2 3 Perform “Enter Secret Code” step 1 on page 46. Press number keys to enter your secret code. Press to select US MOVIES. Press to set Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS. Press to display the CHANGE SETTINGS screen. 4 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to set “YES” or “NO”[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings 1 2 3 Perform “US MOVIES Ratings” step 1 on page 47. Press to select US TV PROGRAMS. Press to set. Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS. Press to display the CHANGE SETTINGS screen. 4 Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to set “YES” or “NO”. Press to [...]

49 Advanced Operation Lock Feature TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA FOR ALL CHILDREN: Content specifically geared to young viewers ages 2-6. FOR AGE 7 AND OLDER: May contain mild physical or comedic violence which may frighten children under 7. GENERAL AUDIENCE: Contains little or no violence, strong language, or sexual dialogue or situations. PAR[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) CAPTION MODE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until OFF is selected in this menu. Closed Caption Modes from which to Choose Caption Mode: CAP C1 or C2 A narration of selected TV programs is displayed. Check TV program listings for C. [...]

51 Advanced Operation Closed Captions 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select CAPTION. Press to display the CAPTION screen. Press repeatedly to select CC ON MUTE. Press to select CC ON MUTE. Press to exit menu. 3 CC ON MUTE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature, when the MUTE button on the[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. so that they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names. Channel Caption Feature 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press to select CHANNEL. Press to display the SET UP CHANNEL screen. Press to dis[...]

53 Advanced Operation W eak Signal Display Feature 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . ON : Picture is displayed regardless of signal condition, and may not always be clearly visible. OFF : Screen turns solid blue when signal is absent or weak. Press to select CHANNEL. Press to display the SET UP CHANNEL scree[...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) V ideo NR (Noise Reduction) Feature 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . ON : When signal is noisy OFF : When signal is high-quality Press to select VIDEO. Press to display the VIDEO screen. Press to set “ON” or “OFF”. Press to select VIDEO NR. P[...]

55 Advanced Operation Automatically changing screen size 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . ON : When screen size specification signals are detected, screen size is automatically changed. OFF : The screen size is not auto- matically changed. (T urn OFF if this function does not oper- ate properly .) If the re[...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) 1 2 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . VGA : When RGB input signal is VGA 60Hz from PC 480P : When RGB input signal is 480P from other equipments Press to select VIDEO. Press to display the VIDEO screen. Press to set “VGA” or “480P”. Press to selec[...]

57 Advanced Operation Switching languages for display 1 Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP . Press repeatedly to select the desired LANGUAGE. Press to select LANGUAGE. Press to exit menu. 2 The language of the Projection display is set to English as the factory setting. T o select one of 3 different languages for o[...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Cleaning the Air Filter The Air Filter should be cleaned about every 400 hours. T urn the POWER button to OFF . W ait until the cooling fan stops and the POWER indicator turns solid red. Remove the right Speaker cover . Place your fingertips under the Speaker cover and pull it from the Proje[...]

59 Information Cleaning the Air Filter Air Filter Replacement Remove the Air Filter unit Grasp the indented portion of the Air Filter and pull it out of the Projection display . Indent Replace the new Air Filter unit. Slide the new Air Filter into the Projection display so that the indentations of the filter and Projection display are aligned. Then[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Replacing the lamp unit The lamp unit is sold separately . T o purchase a replacement, call the Panasonic accessory department, toll free at: 1-800-332-5368. Lamp unit Part No. : TY -LA1500 Lamp unit replacement period • When the stipulated time is reached, “THE LAMP NEEDS T O BE REPLACE[...]

61 Information Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Programming The Illuminated Remote Control Using Access Codes The remote control can be preset for other manufacturers, by utilizing the REMOTE MODE SELECTION BUTT ONS for CABLE, DTV , VCR, RCVR (a Receiver or Amplifie r), DVD (DVD or CD ) ,DBS and AUX (for Cassett[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) 2 Setting to the remote using the step and set method (When code is not known): 3 4 1 2 Press and hold the POWER and ACTION buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds . After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode buttons [...]

63 Information Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Infrared Codes Index The remote control is capable of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to page 61 and 62 for programming procedures. Note: The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not operate. The remote control is not [...]

64 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) CABLE CONVERTER BOX AND DVD, CD PLA YERS Infrared Codes Index Maker Set Up No. Maker Set Up No. ABC ARCHER CABLEVIEW CITIZEN CURTIS DIAMOND EAGLE EASTERN GCBRAND GEMINI GENERAL INSTRUMENT / JERROLD HAMLIN HIT ACHI MACOM MA[...]

65 Information Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) CASSETTE PLA YERS, PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDERS, RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, and DBS Infrared Codes Index Maker Set Up No. Maker Set Up No. AIW A DENON FISHER JENSEN JVC KENWOOD MARANTZ NAKAMICHI ONKYO P ANASONIC 223, 224, 225 231 203 214 229, 230 200, 207 202 205 208, 209,[...]

66 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Quick Reference Functional Button Chart Notes: • Not all functions listed may be controllable. • Some TV , Cable Box and DSS Receiver brands require you to turn on the power manually . BUTTON MODE FUNCTION All Componen[...]

67 Information Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Quick Reference Functional Button Chart BUTTON MODE FUNCTION DTV DBS Delimiter between major and minor channel number TV VCR AUX (Cassette Deck) DVD CD RCVR PIP Move Rewind Skip Search Fast Rewind Search Fast Rewind Search Fast Rewind Surround (-) TV VCR AUX (Casse[...]

68 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) T roubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below . Symptoms Checks Page • Is the power plug plugged in? Power does not turn ON 21 The power turns OFF • Check whether or not the vents are clogged. • Is the set being used in[...]

69 Information Specifications Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. Operating conditions Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Power ON: Approx. 280 W Power OFF: Approx. 3 W (when cooling fan is stopped) Display 40-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio Speaker 2 Speakers 20 [...]

70 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW PTV(843-9788) Cleaning T o ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. Remove dirt and soiling by wiping with a light cloth. Even if the unit is heavily soiled, do not apply cleaner directly to the unit. Soak a cloth in a solution of neutral cleanser diluted w[...]

71 Information Limited W arranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic[...]

Customer ’ Record The serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Panasonic Sales Com[...]