Multi-Media Projection Display Operating Instructions Models No. 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 (USA) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) PT-40LC12/PT-45LC12 Three Important Reasons to Register Your Product Immediately! 1 Protect Your New Investment...
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 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.
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 authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: Clean the air filter regularly. Not cleaning the air filter could shorten the life of the set.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new projection television set. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA : www.panasonic.
Table of Contents 40 42 44 46 50 52 53 54 55 55 56 57 57 Cleaning the Air Filter ................................................................................................................ 58 Clogged Air Filter Detection .............................................................................................. 59 Air Filter Replacement ...................................................................................................... 59 Replacing the lamp unit .................................
Before Using 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 of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Before Using Accessories Remote Control (EUR7603Z80) Batteries 2 “AA” RGB Cable (2 m) (LSJA0239-1 or LSJA0443) Accessory Air Filter (LSYC0239) Getting Started (1) (2) (3) (4) Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries (supplied). 1.Turn the Transmitter 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.
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 operation mode for the remote control. (PP.
Location of Controls ASPECT button Changes the screen size. (P. 30) Getting Started TV/VIDEO button This input mode changes each time this button is pressed. (P. 33) SAP button Changes the audio mode. (P. 35) Light button Lights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) flashes. Changes to the next channel up Increase volume Reduces volume Display menu Press the ACTION button to display Changes to the Menu screen next channel down The screen below is displayed for 5 seconds. (P.
Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the projection display < FRONT > A Open Press the mark on the center of the front cover to open. Lamp unit (P. 60) Speaker cover Air filter (P. 58) Speaker cover POWER button/ POWER indicator (P. 21) Channel up / down buttons (P. 29) TEMP indicator This indicator lights up when there is an abnormal temperature in the unit. (P. 68) Volume up(+) / down(–) buttons (P.
Location of Controls < REAR > Getting Started AV out terminals (P. 17) Input 2 terminals (P. 15) Input 1 terminals (P. 15) Vent Component signal input terminals (P. 16) VHF/UHF terminal (PP. 12-14) Note: Make sure the vent is not clogged. (This could cause damage.
Installation Notes on connections • Turn off the power supply for all components 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 carefully 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.
Installation Cable Connection Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system. Getting Started CABLE BOX TERMINAL ON INPUT OUTPUT THE BACK OF THE CABLE BOX Or In from cable Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the VHF/UHF terminal on the back of the Projection display. . In from cable Notes: • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels.
Installation Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF in Terminal (VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the projection display to a cable TV system using VCR. Connect the cable from the Output terminal on the back o f t h e C a b l e B o x o r antenna/c a b l e s y s t e m t o t h e Antenna input terminal on the back of the VCR.
Installation How to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals Getting Started Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment (S-VHS VCR) Audio R OUT L Video S-Video OUT OUT S-VIDEO AUDIO Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. (VHS VCR) Audio R OUT Video L OUT VIDEO AUDIO 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.
Installation How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals 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, PB / Cb, PR / Cr). Please read the operating instructions included with the output device.
Installation How to connect the AV Out Terminals Recording Equipment (VHS VCR) Audio R IN L Video S-Video IN IN S-VIDEO Or VIDEO AUDIO Stereo System (A Stereo Amplifier and Speakers) AUDIO Notes: • Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video recorder, as this could cause incorrect operation. • Even if TV is in Split or PIP mode, OUT terminals only output the main picture and sound signals. A sub-picture, including channel search, etc., will not be output.
Installation How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER PC audio cable (M3 stereo mini pin) Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer. Conversion adapter (If necessary) RGB cable (D-SUB 15P) Signal Names for D-SUB 15P Connector 5 10 9 4 3 8 2 7 1 6 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal name R G B NC NC Ground for R Ground for G Ground for B Pin No.
Installation Analog RGB signals that can be input DTV Format Signals Personal Computer Signals Mode type VGA400 (70 Hz) VGA480 (60 Hz) Macintosh 13˝ VESA400 (85 Hz) VESA480 (72 Hz) VESA480 (75 Hz) VESA480 (85 Hz) SVGA (56 Hz) SVGA (60 Hz) SVGA (72 Hz) SVGA (75 Hz) SVGA (85 Hz) Macintosh 16″ * XGA (60 Hz) * XGA (70 Hz) * XGA (75 Hz) * Macintosh 19″ * XGA (85 Hz) 480 i 480 p 720 p *1080 i No.
Power ON and OFF Initial Setup First, check the connection of the Plug to the Wall Outlet and the Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal. (PP. 12-14.) If using Cable Box, DSS Receiver, or VCR, • Turn on Cable Box. • Turn off DSS Receiver, or VCR. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the projection display on. (Refer to page 21 for “Turning the Power ON and OFF”.) Automatic Channel Setting is performed. CH AU TO S E T PROCE ED I NG Note: To cancel AUTO SET in progress, press the SWAP button.
Power ON / OFF Turning the Power ON and 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 off. At the same time, the POWER indicator will blink Red. Do not disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and do not open any circuit breakers while the cooling fan is still operating.
Flow Chart of Main menu 2 1 Select MENU desired by pushing Left “ ” button or Right “ ” button. Pressing the ACTION button displays the MENU screen. Use the , buttons to select an item. Use the ACTION button to set or go to next menu screen.
Flow Chart of Main menu Adjust items 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. Set an item Select an item TO PICTURE ADJUST menu TO AUDIO ADJUST menu P I C T UR E V I EW I NG MOD E : NORMA L SELECT EXIT PP. 44, 45 TO LANGUAGE selection screen I NPU T S I GNA L V POS I T I ON S P E AK E R : ON H W I DTH S URROUND : OF F NORMA L SELECT EXIT ADJUST RECALL PP.
Tuning channels Automatic channel setting Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select CHANNEL. AD J U S T SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO PAGE Press to display the CHANNEL. 2 Press to select ANTENNA.
Tuning channels 4 Case 1 When setup is complete, the lowest channel picture appears. Case 2 If setup is incomplete, the screen at right appears. Check connection of Antenna/Cable to the RF in Terminal, then try Automatic Channel Setting again. 5 NO CH FOUND P L E A S E CH E CK AN T E NNA CAB L E CONNEC T I ON T HEN PRE S S AC T I ON KE Y AGA I N Press to exit menu. Basic Operation Notes: • After AUTO SET is finished, the lowest channel number added will be received.
Tuning channels Manual channel setting Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select CHANNEL. AD J U S T SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO PAGE SELECT END RECALL Press to display the CHANNEL. 2 Press to select ANTENNA.
Tuning channels 4 To add channel MANUA L Press to select channel. EN T ER SE T CHANN E L CHOOS E U S I NG : 01 A CHANN E L CH U P / DOWN ADD EXIT RECALL Press to add channels to memory. Basic Operation To delete channel MANUA L Press to select channel. EN T ER SE T CHANN E L CHOOS E U S I NG : 01 A CHANN E L CH U P / DOWN DELETE RECALL EXIT Press to delete channels from memory. 5 Repeat steps 4 to continue adding or deleting channels. 6 Press to exit menu.
Projection display operation Operation can be done from the projection display. POWER button/ POWER indicator Channel up / down buttons Volume up(+) / down(–) buttons Remote Control Sensor 1 Press to operate the projection display with the remote control. 2 Press to turn the projection display on. 3 CABLE TV Press to select the desired channel. (or use number keys ) 125 or 69 CH01 CH02 Or CH125 Note: Refer to “Using the number keys” on the next page. 4 Press to select the desired volume level.
Projection display operation TV status display Press the RECALL button, except when the MENU screen is displayed, to display current TV status information. Aspect types (P. 30) Receivable broadcast types (P. 35) NORMA L S T E R EO SAP MONO CH 1 2 ABC Channel Channel caption (P. 52) Using the number keys Example 1: To select channel 125, first press the 1 key, then 2, then 5. Example 2: To select channel 12, press the 1 key, then 2. Channel 12 appears momentarily.
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. NORMAL JUST FULL ZOOM FULL Notes: • When a 480p signal is being received, the mode switches between NORMAL, ZOOM, and FULL only. • When a 1080i and 720p signal is being received, the mode is set to FULL, and aspect switching is not possible.
ASPECT Controls Mode Picture NORMAL Explanation 4 3 NORMAL JUST 16 JUST ZOOM mode magnifies the central section of the picture. 9 FULL will display the picture at its maximum size but with sight elongation. 3 You can reduce the image and adjust it to the original image quality.
Searching for the desired channel (Channel search) Channel search displays each channel, in order, as a paused image. Channels are displayed from the left top to the right bottom in order. When it reaches the right bottom, the next channel is displayed at the left top, overwriting the previously displayed channel. When the SEARCH/REC button is pressed during single screen. CH03 CH03 02 05 06 07 08 10 Or RGB 02 05 06 07 08 10 (PC input) When a channel button is pressed during channel search.
Playing peripheral equipment Confirming connections A video camera uses the Input 3 terminal on the front of the projection display. Example: VCR Connect Input 3 Video camera DVD player To S-video output or video output This equipment can also be connected to the rear terminals. See Connections for details. To audio output Basic Operation Turning the power on and switching input modes 1 Turn the projection display on. 2 The input mode changes each time this button is pressed.
Mute / Freeze / SAP Sound mute Useful when answering the phone or receiving unexpected visitors 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. MU T E Note: The audio output from AV OUT is not muted. Freezing pictures Projection can be switched between a frozen (still) picture and a moving picture each time the FREEZE button on the remote control unit is pressed. Press FREEZE button again to resume motion.
Mute / Freeze / SAP Receivable Broadcast Types 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. To change the audio mode for these broadcasts, follow the “Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing” section (below.
Split screen Splitting the screen Press to split. (The previously selected screen appears on the left.) CH03 CH05 Left screen (Main picture) Right screen (Sub picture) • Returning to one screen. Press to return. Selecting the screen mode for split screen. Press to select modes. CH03 CH05 SPLIT SCREEN FULL CH03 Notes: • Sound from the Left screen is output from the speakers on the projection display set.
Split screen Changing the channel of the right screen 1 Press to select the desired channel. Example: During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL. CH03 Press to swap. Example: During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL. CH05 CH03 Swapping left and right screens CH03 CH05 CH05 CH03 CH06 Basic Operation Example: During SPLIT SCREEN NORMAL (PC input) PIP , buttons can also be used to select an outside input for the right side of the screen.
Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen You 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.) CH03 PIP CH05 Main screen (Main picture) PIP screen (Sub picture) • Returning to one screen. Press to return. Notes: • Sound from the Main screen is output from the speakers on the projection display set.
Picture in Picture (PIP) Screen Changing the channel of the PIP screen Swapping Main and PIP screens Press to select the desired channel. Press to swap. Example: During Main screen NORMAL. Example: During Main screen NORMAL. CH03 PIP CH05 PIP CH05 CH03 CH05 PIP CH06 PIP CH03 Basic Operation CH03 Note: PIP , buttons can also be used to select an outside input for the PIP screen. Move PIP screen You can move the PIP screen to four positions.
Adjusting screen position and size 1 2 Press to select the screen mode. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. Press to select POSITION/SIZE. AD J U S T SE T UP L PA IN CG TUA RG EE : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO Press to display POSITION/SIZE. 3 Press to select the menu to set each item.
Adjusting screen position and size Adjustment item Button Note Adjustment Details Press button. The image moves to the right. Press button. The image moves to the left. Press button. The image moves up. Press button. The image moves down. H Position V Position If noise appears on the ends of the image in SHRINK, switch to ENLARGE. H WIDTH Press ACTION button. If noise appears on the ends of the image in WIDEN, switch to NARROW. Press button.
Audio Adjustments Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. 1 Press to select AUDIO. AD J U S T SE T UP L PA IN CG TUA RG EE : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO PAGE Press to display AUDIO screen. 2 SELECT END RECALL AUD I O Press to select the menu to set each item. AUD I O ME NU S P E AK E R : ON S URROUND : OF F SELECT EXIT RECALL Press to set each item.
Audio Adjustments 1 Repeat step 1 on page 42. 2 AUD I O Press to select AUDIO ADJUST AUD I O ME NU S P E AK E R : ON S URROUND : OF F SELECT EXIT Press to display AUDIO ADJUST screen. 3 : NORMA L AUD I O AD J U S T Press to select the menu to set each item. RECALL AUD I O AD J U S T BA S S T REB L E BA L ANC E NORMA L ADJUST Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound.
Picture Adjustments Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select ADJUST. 1 Press to select PICTURE. AD J U S T SE T UP L PA IN CG TUA RG EE : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO PAGE Press to display PICTURE screen. 2 Press to select the menu to set each item.
Picture Adjustments 1 P I C T UR E Repeat step 1 on page 44. P I C T UR E ME NU : NORMA L P I C T UR E AD J U S T V I EW I NG MOD E 2 : NORMA L Press to select PICTURE ADJUST. SELECT EXIT RECALL Press to display PICTURE ADJUST screen. 3 Press to select the menu to set each item. P I C T UR E AD J U S T COLOR T I NT BR I GH T NE S S P I C T UR E S HAR P N E S S NORMA L ADJUST SELECT EXIT RECALL RGB input Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.
Lock Feature This unit has a built-in V-Chip Control which allows you to block unwanted TV usage based on US MOVIES and US TV PROGRAMS ratings. Enter Secret Code A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. Press to select LOCK.
Lock Feature Setup US MOVIES Ratings Perform “Enter Secret Code” step 1 on page 46. 1 L OCK Press number keys to enter your secret code. EN T ER 4 - D I G I T COD E - - - - EN T ER :0-9 + RECALL EXIT Press to set. 2 Press to select US MOVIES. V-Chip Control is activated. OFF : V-Chip Control is deactivated. L OCK ON : US MOV I E S : OF F CHANGE US 1 / 2 TV S E T T I NGS P ROGRAMS CHANGE : OF F S E T T I NGS SELECT EXIT RECALL Press to set 3 Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS.
Lock Feature Setup US TV PROGRAMS Ratings Perform “US MOVIES Ratings” step 1 on page 47. Press to select US TV PROGRAMS. 1 L OCK US MOV I E S CHANGE US 1 / 2 TV : OF F S E T T I NGS P ROGRAMS CHANGE : OF F S E T T I NGS SELECT EXIT RECALL Press to set. ON : V-Chip Control is activated. OFF : V-Chip Control is deactivated. 2 Press to select CHANGE SETTINGS.
Lock Feature US MOVIES RATINGS: G PG GENERAL AUDIENCE: All ages admitted. RESTRICTED Children under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or adult. NC-17 OVER AGE 17 ONLY: No one 17 and under admitted X CH08 PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED: Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 PARENTS CAUTIONED: Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Closed Captions This receiver has a built in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program in the form of written words across the screen (white or colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information. CAPTION MODE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until OFF is selected in this menu.
Closed Captions CC ON MUTE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature, when the MUTE button on the Remote Control is pressed. To deactivate, press the MUTE button again. Note: This feature functions when the Closed Caption Mode is in the “OFF” position. The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Caption. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select CAPTION.
Channel Caption Feature Station names, e.g. ABC, TNN, etc. so that they will appear when a channel is selected. Choose 24 preset names. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select CHANNEL. AD J U S T SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO Press to display the SET UP CHANNEL screen. 2 Press to select CHANNEL CAPTION.
Weak Signal Display Feature When “ON” is selected, the picture is displayed even when a broadcast signal is weak or non-existent. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select CHANNEL. AD J U S T SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO Press to display the SET UP CHANNEL screen. 2 Press to select WEAK SIGNAL DISPLAY.
Video NR (Noise Reduction) Feature In the event of weak signal conditions, the Video NR circuitry reduces noise in the luminance channel. It is important to note that Video NR should remain OFF for maximum picture detail when receiving a strong signal or viewing high-quality video. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select VIDEO.
Automatically changing screen size If the received signal contains screen size specifications in RF, VIDEO INPUT (1–3) or COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (1–2), the screen size is automatically changed. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 AD J U S T Press to select VIDEO. SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO Press to display the VIDEO screen. 2 Press to select ID-1.
RGB Input Feature Set the signal to be input to the Projection display's front PC IN terminal. Most of analog RGB signals are selected automatically. When RGB input signal is VGA 60Hz from PC or 480P from other equipment, you must manually switch to the desired input. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select VIDEO.
Switching languages for display The language of the Projection display is set to English as the factory setting. To select one of 3 different languages for on-screen displays, follow the instructions below. Press the ACTION button to display the MENU screen and select SET UP. 1 Press to select LANGUAGE. AD J U S T SE T L PA IN CG TUA RG EE UP : E NG L I S H AH UA DN IN OE L C POC SK I T I ON / S I Z E L IA NP FT OR MN A T I ON C IO V I D EO Press repeatedly to select the desired LANGUAGE.
Cleaning the Air Filter The Air Filter should be cleaned about every 400 hours. 1 When the accumulated operating time reaches 400 hours, the screen on the right will be displayed for 5 minutes. When this happens, please follow the instructions and clean the air filter. This is very important! AIR IS F I L T ER T I ME . UN I T OF F . AT TH I S T URN T HE R EMOV E T HE S P E AK E R F O L L OW COV E R T HE I N S T RUC T I ON S . Turn the POWER button to OFF.
Cleaning the Air Filter Clogged Air Filter Detection When a dirty or clogged air filter is detected, the screen at right is displayed for 1 minute after which the Power is turned OFF. A I R F I L T ER C L EAN I NG I S RECOMMENDED A T T H I S T I ME . F I RS T T URN T HE UN I T OF F . REMOV E T HE R I GH T S P EAKER COV ER AND FOL L OW T HE I NS T RUC T I ONS . UN I T W I L L BE T URNED OF F A F T ER 1 M I NU T E . Note: At this time, only the POWER button is operational.
Replacing the lamp unit The lamp unit is sold separately. To 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 The lamp has a maximum life of about 5 000 hours. T HE L AMP NE EDS R E P L AC E D , AND • When the stipulated time is reached, “THE LAMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED,•••” will be displayed for about 5 minutes. • The LAMP indicator lights red.
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 BUTTONS for CABLE, DTV, VCR, RCVR (a Receiver or Amplifier), DVD (DVD or CD) ,DBS and AUX (for Cassette Player or a PVR.) Details on remote control buttons to operate peripheral equipment. (PP. 66, 67) 1 Setting up the remote using the numerical keys.
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) 2 Setting to the remote using the step and set method (When code is not known): 1 + 2 Press and hold the POWER and ACTION buttons simultaneously for at least 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, all the illuminated mode buttons will begin to flash. Then let go of the POWER and ACTION button. Press the mode button. The mode button will illuminate steadily, all others will go out. 3 Press “ ” button to step to the next code.
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 designed to control all features available in all models. Note: After entering the proper infrared code, press the desired Mode Selection button on the remote control.
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) CABLE CONVERTER BOX AND DVD, CD PLAYERS Infrared Codes Index Maker List (CBL) CBL Maker Set Up No. Maker Set Up No.
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) CASSETTE PLAYERS, PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDERS, RECEIVERS, AMPLIFIERS, and DBS Infrared Codes Index Maker List (TAPE) AUX Maker Set Up No. Maker Set Up No.
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Quick Reference Functional Button Chart MODE BUTTON POWER FUNCTION All Components Turns selected components On and Off TV Press to access Second Audio program TV CBL RCVR Mutes audio SAP MUTE TV DTV DBS ASPECT TV/ VIDEO Select picture size (ratio) to match programming format.
Remote Control Quick Reference Guide (Operating peripheral equipment) Quick Reference Functional Button Chart MODE BUTTON GUIDE PROG MOVE REW PIP PLAY SPLIT/SIZE FF FREEZE PAUSE SWAP STOP SEARCH REC TV/VCR PIP CH VCR/DBS CH SLOW DTV DBS DVD CD DTV Guide (Elecronic Program Guide) DBS Guide Title Next Disc 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 (-) T
Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms Checks Power does not turn ON • Is the power plug plugged in? Lamp does not light up. • If the Lamp will not light after turning on the power 2 or 3 times, the Lamp may be damaged. Please consult your nearest dealer. Page 21 - The power turns OFF 60 The POWER indicator flashes orange twice every 5 seconds. • The lamp cover is ajar. Firmly replace the cover.
Specifications PT-40LC12 Power Source PT-45LC12 AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power ON: Approx. 280 W Power Consumption Power OFF: Approx. 3 W (when cooling fan is stopped) LCD panels 0.9″ Poly silicon TFT LCD panel X 3 921 600 (1 280 X 720) stripe pixels X 3 panels (16:9) Display 40-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio Speaker 2 Speakers HID Lamp 150 W HID (High Intensity Discharge) Lamp Channel Capability VHF-12 : UHF-56 : Cable-113 Input Terminals RGB INPUT RGB analog AUDIO 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) 0.
Cleaning To ensure continued excellent performance by this product, periodic cleaning is recommended. The unit contains many plastic parts. For this reason DO NOT use benzine, thinner or other chemicals to clean the unit. Dust will accumulate on the picture screen. Please wipe with a soft cloth from time to time. If you use a chemically treated cloth, please be careful to follow the instructions that come with the cloth. DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances.
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Index Symbols P 1080 i ................................................................... 16, 19 480 i ..................................................................... 16, 19 480 p .................................................................... 16, 19 720 p .................................................................... 16, 19 PC Input terminal ....................................................... 10 Phones jack ................................................................