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Panasonic PT-52DL52 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-52DL52 Operating Instructions Manual

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A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY
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
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
English
SAP
POWER
CH
Projection Television
VOL
VOL
CH
BBE
MENU
RECALL
EXIT
PAGE
GUIDE
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
R-TUNE
PROG
0
PIP MIN
PIP MAX
REW
PLAY
FF
REC
PAUSE
STOP
FREEZE
PIP CH
SEARCH
TV/VCR
VCR CH
OPEN/CLOSE

Operating Instructions

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Model No.
PT-52DL52
HDTV
COMPATIBLE 1080 i / 720p
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
(Canada)
TQBC0512-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY 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 For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2 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. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2) Keep these instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed all warnings. All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ... 3 Table of Contents ... 5 Installation ... 6 Receiver Location ... 6 Optional External Equipment ... 6 AC Power Supply Cord ... 6 Safety Precaution ... 6 Remote Control Battery Installation ... 6 Replacing the lamp unit ...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation 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.

  • Page 7: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    5. Battery replacement is necessary when the remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the projection TV set. 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. (USA only) Lamp unit Part No.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Aerial Cable To The Rf In Terminal

    Installation Connecting the Aerial cable to the RF In Terminal Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna Mode must be set to projection TV. VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Mixer 75 Ohm...
  • Page 9 Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR) Use this configuration when connecting the projection TV to a cable TV system using a Cable Box. ANTENNA TERMINALS ON THE BACK OF THE PROJECTION TV Connect the cable from the antenna or cable system to the ANT1 terminal on the back of the projection TV.

  • Page 10: How To Connect The "1, 2, 3, 4" Input Terminals

    Installation How to connect the “1, 2, 3, 4” Input Terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment (VHS VCR or Super-VHS VCR) Audio Video S Video VIDEO AUDIO Notes: (1) Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3, 4 input terminals. Input 4 is located on the front of the unit.

  • Page 11: How To Connect The Component Video Input Terminals

    How to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals (DVD Player) Audio DVD( Y-P ) OUT Note: Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO Input 1, 2 Terminals. How to connect the DIGITAL IN Terminals 1. Connecting a DTV Decoder to DIGITAL IN When connecting a DTV decoder to DIGITAL-IN, be sure not to select “SKIP”...
  • Page 12 Installation 2. Connecting a PC to DIGITAL IN When connecting a PC to DIGITAL-IN, be sure to select “PC” from the INPUT LABEL menu. Failing to do so may result in a distorted display or black out (refer to page 36). PC with digital RGB video out Note:...

  • Page 13: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminals

    How to connect the PC Input Terminals COMPUTER Signal Names for D-SUB 15P Connector 15 14 13 12 11 Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal Notes: (1) The PC input terminals are DDC1/2B-compatible. If the computer being connected is not DDC1/2B-compatible, you will need to make setting changes to the computer at the time of connection.

  • Page 14: Location Of Controls

    Location of Controls Illuminated Remote Control Power button Press to turn the TV ON or OFF (See page 18, 19). Note: The TV’s power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). MUTE button Press this button to mute the sound, press again to cancel the mute.
  • Page 15 TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. [Example] SAP button Selects Audio mode (See page 37). STEREO Lights the remote control buttons. POWER Press to illuminate remote buttons. RECALL MENU EXIT PAGE GUIDE R-TUNE PROG PIP MIN PIP MAX PLAY...

  • Page 16: Controls And Terminals On The Projection Tv

    Location of Controls Controls and Terminals on the Projection TV FRONT POWER INDICATOR G-POWER ON (see page 18, 19) POWER SWITCH (see page 18) HDTV A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY COMPATIBLE 1080 i / 720p Lamp unit (see page 7) Speaker panel Open REAR VIDEO...

  • Page 17: Cable Tv / Vhf, Uhf And Catv

    Press while pointing the remote control POWER towards the CABLE BOX. Note: The remote control code number is set for Panasonic products. When peripheral equipment does not operate, reset code (See page 58 - 59). Operate the CABLE BOX and select the desired volume level.

  • Page 18: Power On / Off

    Power ON / OFF Connecting the Plug to the Wall Outlet A TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TECHNOLOGY Turning the Power ON and OFF Always be sure to follow the procedure given below to turn the projection TV power ON and OFF. • The lamp cooling fan will continue to operate for approximately 90 seconds after the power is turned off by the remote control.

  • Page 19: Menu Language Selection

    Power (ON/Off) button POWER RECALL MENU The Power Indicator ACTION Not illuminated Stand – by Green Power – ON Green blink Power – ON (approximately 10 seconds after) Orange Power – OFF (Blanking mode) (approximately 10 seconds after) Orange blink Power –...

  • Page 20: Roller Guide Menu Navigation

    Roller Guide Menu Navigation Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to desired icon. Press to display the main menu and submenu field. Press to select main menu feature. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select desired submenu feature. Press to select or adjust.
  • Page 21 SET UP MODE IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN OTHER ADJ. SET UP SET UP IDIOMA / LANGUE PROG CHAN OTHER ADJ. PIC MODE VIDEO ADJ. COLOR OTHER ADJ. TINT POS ADJ. BRIGHTNESS PC ADJ. PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL CHANNEL SCAN FAVORITES ENTER CHANNEL CAPTION FAVORITE CHANNELS...

  • Page 22: Set Up Operation

    SET UP Operation SET UP Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to SET UP. Press to display SET UP. Press to select the main menu. Proceed to each adjustment item of the selected main menu. To end Adjustment: Press twice to return to the roller guide.

  • Page 23: Mode Selection

    MODE Selection To select either CABLE or TV. In SET UP menu press to select PROG CHAN. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select MODE. Press to select CABLE or TV. CABLE ANTENNA Selection To select either ANT1 or ANT2. In SET UP menu press to select PROG CHAN.

  • Page 24: Auto Program

    SET UP Operation AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with a signal. In SET UP menu press to select PROG CHAN. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select AUTO PROGRAM. Press to start AUTO PROGRAM. MANUAL PROGRAM To manually add or delete channels. In SET UP menu press to select PROG CHAN.

  • Page 25: Auto Power

    AUTO POWER Select SET to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other components or select OFF. In SET UP menu press to select OTHER ADJ. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select AUTO POWER. Press to select SET or OFF.

  • Page 26: Closed Captions

    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.
  • Page 27 cc MODE Activates the On-Screen Closed Caption feature. When activated this feature will remain on until OFF is selected in this menu. In the submenu field press to select cc MODE. Press to select from the following: • CAPTION OFF - Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.

  • Page 28: Picture Adjustment

    PICTURE Adjustment Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to PICTURE. Press to display PICTURE menu. Press to select the main menu. VIDEO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. Proceed to each adjustment item of the selected main menu. To end Adjustment: Press twice to return to the roller guide.

  • Page 29: Color / Tint / Brightness / Picture

    COLOR / TINT / BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS / NORMAL In PICTURE menu press to select VIDEO ADJ. Press to enter submenu field. In VIDEO ADJ. submenu field press to select each submenu (COLOR / TINT / BRIGHTNESS / PICTURE / SHARPNESS / NORMAL).

  • Page 30: Color Matrix

    PICTURE Adjustment COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (Y, Pb/Cb ,Pr/Cr input terminals) and DIGITAL-IN. Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition). In OTHER ADJ submenu field press to select COLOR MATRIX.

  • Page 31: Pos Adj

    POS ADJ. POS ADJ. is valid durring ZOOM mode (ZOOM1, ZOOM2), PC input mode and PC setting in DIGITAL-IN input mode. In PICTURE menu press to select POS ADJ. Press to enter submenu field. In POS ADJ. submenu field press to select V-POSITION or H-POSITION.

  • Page 32: Clock Phase / Dot Clock

    PICTURE Adjustment CLOCK PHASE / DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE and DOT CLOCK are valid only during PC input mode. When an RGB signal is projected, minor adjustments of the DOT CLOCK frequency and adjustments of the phase can be made. In PICTURE menu press to select PC ADJ.

  • Page 33: Channel Scan

    CHANNEL SCAN CHANNEL SCAN Lets you select the channel scanning mode either FAV or ALL. CHANNEL SCAN FAV To enter up to 16 favorite channels. CHANNEL SCAN ALL To scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons. Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to CHANNELS.
  • Page 34 CHANNEL SCAN FAVORITE CHANNELS Selection Under CHANNEL SCAN FAV press to select ENTER CHANNEL. Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel. Press channel. Repeat step 2 to 3 up to 16 favorite channels. To end Adjustment: Press twice to return to the roller guide. Press to exit roller guide.

  • Page 35: Caption

    CAPTION Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to CHANNELS. Press to display CHANNELS. Press to select CAPTION. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select PRESET CAPTION / MANUAL CAPTION / INPUT LABEL. Proceed to each adjustment menu. PRESET CAPTION Assign channel numbers to pre-set popular TV stations.
  • Page 36 CAPTION Press to select ENTER CAPTION. Press to select characters. Press to move cursor. Repeat Step 4 up to 4 characters. Note: In MANUAL CAPTION up to 4 characters can be selected as a CAPTION. INPUT LABEL Label video input connections to display optional equipment. Under INPUT LABEL press to display next menu.

  • Page 37: Audio Adjustment

    Audio Adjustment Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to AUDIO. Press to display AUDIO menu. Press to select the main menu. AUDIO ADJ. SPEAKERS Proceed to each adjustment item of the selected main menu. Selecting STEREO/SAP/MONO In AUDIO menu press to select AUDIO ADJ.

  • Page 38: Selecting Bass / Treble / Balance / Normal

    Audio Adjustment Selecting BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL In AUDIO menu press to select AUDIO ADJ. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select BASS / TREBLE / BALANCE / NORMAL. Press to adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. Item Effect BASS...

  • Page 39: Surround

    SURROUND To enjoy a concert hall effect, turn the SURROUND to ON. In AUDIO menu press to select SURROUND. Press to enter submenu field (MODE). Press to select ON or OFF. Notes: During stereo sound or soft playing : SURROUND During normal sound : SPEAKERS In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS, select the desired SPEAKER mode.

  • Page 40: Picture In Picture Operation

    Picture in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. During PC and DIGITAL-IN input mode Picture in Picture Operation is not available.
  • Page 41 PIP MIN PIP MAX PIP MIN, PIP MAX These features are used to size PIP Frame. PIP MIN PIP MAX Press to size the PIP Frame. FREEZE Freeze TV/VCR During PIP operation this feature is used to stop action in PIP frame. FREEZE TV/VCR Press...

  • Page 42: Split Screen

    Split Screen This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side). Split screen enables you to search other channels on the right screen or check video recording status. During PC and DIGITAL-IN input mode, Split Screen is not available.
  • Page 43 Changing the channels for the Split Screen PIP CH VCR CH Select channels for the Split Screen by PIP CH pressing VCR CH CH10 Changing the channels for the Main Picture Select channels for the Main Picture by pressing or use the remote control numeric keypad. CH10 Swapping left and right screens SWAP...

  • Page 44: Aspect Controls

    ASPECT Controls The color monitor will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its maximum size, including wide screen cinema format picture. POWER RECALL MENU Mode 4 : 3 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 FULL JUST Note: The S VIDEO terminal on this set can detect specially encoded signals that are compatible with a wide screen monitor. When a full image from the S VIDEO terminal of specially encoded video is detected by the set, the screen size is automatically set to FULL mode.

  • Page 45: Timer

    TIMER The TIMER can switch the TV ON or OFF. Before attempting TIMER1 and TIMER2 confirm the CLOCK SET and adjust if necessary. Then set TIMER1 and TIMER2. Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to TIMER. Press to display TIMER.

  • Page 46: Sleep

    TIMER SLEEP SLEEP sets the sleep time. In TIMER menu press to select SLEEP. Press to enter submenu field. Press to select the desired sleep time. To turn off the timer select NO. Timer1 and Timer2 In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days.TIME must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER features.
  • Page 47 OFF TIME Set the time of day. Press to select OFF TIME. Press to set hours AM or PM. Press to move to minutes position. Press to set minutes. ENTER CHANNEL Press to select ENTER CHANNEL. Press to select channel. Press to select SET.

  • Page 48: Lock Feature

    LOCK Feature Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed. Press to display the roller guide menu. Press to rotate to LOCK. Press to display LOCK menu. MODE To use LOCK options ENTER CODE FIRST. Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code.
  • Page 49 To end Adjustment: Press twice to return to the roller guide. Press to exit roller guide. This returns the set to normal viewing. In LOCK MODE press to select OFF. GAME In LOCK MODE press to select GAME. Press ACTION twice. Press to highlight HOW LONG ? Press to select 12HOURS, 24HOURS, 48HOURS or ALWAYS.
  • Page 50 LOCK Feature CHANNEL In LOCK MODE press to select CHANNEL. Press to select channel position. Press to select channels. (Or use remote numeric keypad to select channels.) Repeat step 2 for up to four channels. Press ACTION twice. Press to highlight HOW LONG ? Press to select 12HOURS, 24HOURS, 48HOURS or ALWAYS.

  • Page 51: V-Chip Menu Operation

    V-CHIP Menu OPERATION In the United States and Canada, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by following the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations.

  • Page 52: U.s. Tv Programs

    V-CHIP Menu OPERATION 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. In U.S. TV PROGRAMS press to highlight STATUS.
  • Page 53 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 Section15.120(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:”...

  • Page 54: U.s. Movies

    V-CHIP Menu OPERATION 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.

  • Page 55: Canadian English

    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. In CANADIAN ENGLISH press to highlight STATUS. Press to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART.

  • Page 56: Canadian French

    V-CHIP Menu OPERATION 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. In CANADIAN FRENCH press to highlight STATUS. Press to display CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART.

  • Page 57: Blocking Message

    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 TV is turned off or until all settings are off.

  • Page 58: Operating Peripheral Equipment Using The Remote Control

    Enter the 3-digit component code using the Remote Control numeric keypad. Press the Remote Control to test the component. If the procedure is successful, POWER the component will turn on. Operates TV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic TV Codes DTV (Panasonic Only) Panasonic DTV Codes CABLE (Preset) Panasonic CABLE Codes...

  • Page 59: Programming Without A Code

    Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Programming Without A Code This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.” POWER RECALL MENU EXIT PAGE GUIDE R-TUNE PROG PIP MIN PIP MAX PLAY PAUSE STOP FREEZE PIP CH SEARCH TV/VCR VCR CH...

  • Page 60: Infrared Codes Index

    Minolta Mitsubishi Multitech Olympic Optimus Video Cassette Recorder RCVR Receiver or Amplifier Other Component Other Component Code Orion Panasonic 314, 315, 316, 329 J.C.Penney 311, 339 Pentax 305, 313 Philco 320, 326 Philips 323, 325 Pioneer Proscan 305, 306, 329...
  • Page 61 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Codes for Personal Video Recorders Brand Code Panasonic Replay 100 Philips Tivo Sony Tivo Codes for DVD Brand Code Denon Ferguson Mitsubishi Nordmende Panasonic Philips Pioneer Codes for CD Brand Code Admiral Aiwa...
  • Page 62 Curtis Diamond Eagle Eastern GC Brand Gemini General Instrument/Jerrold 124, 125, 126, 127 Hamlin Hitachi Macom Magnavox Memorex Movietime Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulsar Codes for DBS Brand Dish Network (Echostar) Echo Star Express VU G.E. G.I. (General Instrument) Gradiente Hitachi...

  • Page 63: Mode Operational Key Chart

    Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys that are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode TV, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD etc. KEY NAME TV MODE POWER POWER SAP ON/OFF...
  • Page 64 Operating peripheral equipment using the remote control KEY NAME VCR MODE POWER POWER MUTE TV MUTE ASPECT TV/VIDEO TV INPUT SW LIGHT REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS REMOTE BUTTONS VCR CHAN UP/DOWN TV ACTION TV VOLUME +/- MENU ONSCREEN VCR RECALL...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Chart

    Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks as shown below. Symptoms • Power does not turn ON • • The power turns OFF • (the Power LED blinks Orange and the TEMP LED and LAMP LED lights up Red).

  • Page 66: Cleaning

    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. DO NOT bring into contact with insecticide or other volatile substances.

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source Power Consumption Display Screen Size Speaker Sound Audio Output HID Lamp Channel Capability-181 Accessories Supplied Input signals Output signals Dimensions Mass (Weight) Operating conditions Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. AC 120 V, 60 Hz Average use : 310W Stand-by condition : 0.65 W (when cooling fan is stopped)
  • Page 68 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number PT-52DL52 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Serial Number Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”) Ave.

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