Panasonic Digital Device Display Pt 50lcx63 Operating Instructions

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Getting Start ed
Location of Controls
Remote Keys DESCRIPTION
1  POWERPress to turn ON and OFF.
2TVSets the remote to communicate with television.
VCR, DVD, AUX, 
CBL, RCVR, 
DBS
Sets the remote to communicate with other devices.
3
  TV/VIDEOChanges Input source.
4
SDAccesses the Photo Viewer feature (SD Card or PC Card).
5
  ASPECTChanges display aspect ratio.
6
  MUTEPress to mute sound.
7
  VOL ◄►Press to adjust TV sound and navigate in menus.
8
  OKPress to choose menu and sub-menu entry.
9
MENUPress to display Main Menu or return one step backward in menus.
10
  NumberPress numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus.
11
  R-TUNEPress to switch to previously viewed channel, Photo Viewer or input modes.
12PIP MINWhile remote is in TV mode, press to decrease the PIP size.
REW While remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to rewind. 
13
PLAYWhile remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to play. 
14
PAUSEWhile remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to pause. 
15FREEZEStill full video window.
TV/VCRPress to switch to TV or VCR.
16
PIPPress to display or delete PIP screen.
17
SPLITPress to display or delete Split screen.
18
  SAPIn analog mode, press to access audio modes (Stereo, SAP or Mono). In digital mode, press 
to access next audio track.
19
  LIGHTLights all buttons. The selected mode button (TV, VCR, etc.) fl 
ashes.
20
ANTENNA A/BPress to switch to (A or B) RF antenna input.
21
BBEPress to turn BBE OFF or ON.
22
  RECALLPress to display or delete Channel banner.
23
EXITPress to exit menus.
24
  CH ▲▼Press to change channels and navigate in menus.
25
PROGPress after entering major channel numbers to enter minor (-) channel numbers.
26PIP MAXWhile remote is in TV mode, press to increase the PIP size.
FFWhile remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to fast forward. 
27
RECWhile remote is in VCR mode, press to record.
28
STOPWhile remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to stop.
29SEARCHWhile remote is in TV mode, press to scan available channels in search screens. Press again 
to delete search screens.
OPEN/CLOSEWhile remote is in DVD mode, press to open or close DVD tray.
30PIP CH ▲▼While remote is in TV mode, press to change channels for PIP. 
DVD/VCR CHWhile remote is in VCR or DVD mode, press to change channels for DVD or VCR. 
31
SWAPPress to swap Main screen with PIP or Split screen.
32
MOVEWhile PIP screen is displayed, press to move to one of four corners.  
						

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Controls and Terminals on the Device Display
< FRONT >
  LAMP indicator
This indicator lights up when there is 
a malfunction with the lamp unit.
(PP. 88, 96)
  TEMP indicator
This indicator lights up when there 
is an abnormal tem per a ture in the 
unit.
(P. 96)
  Remote Control Sensor  POWER button/
POWER indicator
(P. 26)
  Volume up(+) / down(–) 
buttons
(P. 34)
  Channel up / down buttons
(P. 34)
Location of Controls
Open
A
A
SD CARD slotPC CARD slot
Using your fi 
nger, 
slide Slot Cover in 
direction of arrow to 
open.
Slot Cover
Model PT-50LCX63 unit shown 
						

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Getting Start ed
< REAR >
Vent
Notes:
•   Make sure the vents are not blocked. (This could cause damage.)
•   Indication on the back panel may change without notice.
Location of Controls
Vent
  Component signal input 1-3 ter mi nals
(P. 18)
AV OUT terminals
(PP. 19-20)   Input 1, 2 ter mi nals
(P. 17)   RGB Input 1 
terminal
(P. 22)
< SIDE >
Input 3 ter mi nals
(P. 17)
RGB Input 2 terminal
(P. 22)
  DIGITAL AUDIO 
OUT terminal
(P. 21)  Antenna A, B terminal
(PP. 14-16)
  DCM INTERFACE 
(POD INTERFACE)
(p. 16)
Model PT-50LCX63 unit shown
  HDMI input 
terminal
(PP. 24-25)
SERVICE ONLY
Card slot used by a certifi 
ed service 
technician only. Do not insert any 
memory card into this slot. 
						

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Connecting the Antenna / Cable to the RF IN Terminal
When using “Nut type” RF coaxial cables, tighten with fi 
ngers only. Overtightening may damage terminals.
•   Turn off the power supply for all com po nents 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 care ful ly 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 fl 
icker. In this case, it will 
be necessary to connect a TBC (time base corrector).
Notes on con nec tions
Installation
CAUTION
For proper reception of analog or digital cable channels, a cable service connection is required.
Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to ANTENNA (A) connection on back of unit. Select Cable 
mode and ANTENNA (A) in SET UP menu under Program Channel.
CA BLE BOX
TERMINAL ON THE 
BACK OF THE 
CABLE BOX
In from cableConnect the cable from the 
antenna or cable system to the 
ANTENNA (A) terminal on 
the back of the Device Display.
Note:
Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to ANTENNA Mode for ANTENNA (A) in the Setup menu. If you 
have both Cable and Antenna, the Cable must be connected to ANT A.
Or
In from cable 
						

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Getting Start edAntenna Connection 
For proper reception of digital and analog VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, 
an outdoor antenna is recommended.
Connect home antenna to either ANT (A) or ANT (B) connection on back of the unit. Select Antenna mode for 
Cable/Antenna, Cable only, Antenna only or in Input Setup under Program Channel in Setup menu.
ANTENNA (A) 
TERMINAL ON THE 
BACK OF THE DEVICE 
DISPLAY Mixer
Installation
VHF Antenna
UHF Antenna
ANTENNA (B) 
TERMINAL ON THE 
BACK OF THE DEVICE 
DISPLAY
In from cableMixer Antenna and Cable connect: Antenna connect only:
Note:
When connecting an antenna only, connect to 
Antenna (A). When connecting both an antenna 
and a cable, connect the antenna to Antenna (B). 
						

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Installation
Digital Cable Module Connection
This module allows you to tune digital and high defi 
nition cable channels through the cable antenna. 
Consult your Cable company on the availability of this module (also called Point of Deployment (POD) 
module). 
Notes:
•   A Digital Cable Subscription is required. (See page 81)
•   Do not insert a PC card into the DCM INTERFACE (POD INTERFACE).
•   Choose Cable mode for Antenna (A) in Input Setup.
•   Follow the instructions on screen.
In from cable DCM (Digital Cable Module)
Connect the Cable antenna to ANT A /Cable In input on the back of the unit.
Insert the DCM (Digital Cable Module) (upper side facing left) into the DCM INTERFACE (POD INTERFACE) 
slot on the back of the unit.1
2
If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using DCM (Digital Cable Module), unplug the 
unit and plug it back on and try the controls again. If this condition still exists, please call Panasonic Customer Call 
Center for further instructions. 
						

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Getting Start edHow to connect the “1, 2, 3” Input Terminals
Connects  VCRs and other peripheral equipment
Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals.
Notes:
•   Input 3 is located on the side of the unit. 
•   Select the desired VIDEO input position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P. 37)
•   When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S-Video cable when the S-Video input terminal and the video input 
terminal are connected at the same time.
Similar connections are available at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals.
(P. 13)
Installation
(S-VHS VCR)
S-VIDEO
AU DIO
(VHS VCR)
VIDEO
AU DIO 
						

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How to con nect the COMPONENT VIDEO Input Terminals
Notes:
•   Similar connections are available at the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-3 Terminals.
•   Select the desired COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT position by pressing the TV/VIDEO button. (P. 37)
•   Component video signals that can be input are  480i,  480p,  720p, and  1080i.
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,  P
B, PR). 
Please read the operating instructions included with the output device.
Installation
DV D Pl aye r
COMPONENT VIDEO
AU DIO
Mode typeSignal data
Information menu 
display No. of dots
(H X V)Horizontal frequency
(kHz)Vertical frequency
(Hz)
DTV Format 
Signals
480i   664 X 485   15.73   29.97   480 i
480p   720 X 483   31.47   59.94   480 p
720p   1 280 X 720   45.00   60.00   720 p
*1080i   1 920 X 1 080   33.75   30.00   1080 i
Component Signals (Y, PB, PR) that can be Input
Note:
Input signals, other than those listed with a * mark, will give you a beautiful, stable picture. 
						

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Getting Start edHow to connect the AV OUT Te r m i n a l s
OrInstallation
Recording Equipment
(S-VHS /VHS  VCR)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AU DIO
You can connect a VCR to the AV OUT terminal to record the program you are viewing on-screen. An 
external monitor can also be connected to the AV OUT terminals. Connect the VCR as shown below.
Notes:
•   This unit contains Video and Audio Outputs for the purpose of recording television programming to VCR. Due to license restrictions, 
if a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI input of the unit, no video or audio output is allowed.
•   AV Out signal is available when receiving digital channel. However, all formats will be down converted to NTSC.
•   Never connect the VIDEO IN and OUT terminals to the same video recorder, as this could cause incorrect operation.
•   Even if unit 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.
•   AV terminals will not output Y, P
B, PR, RGB/HDMI IN or SD/PC card signals.
•   The S-Video OUT terminal outputs the same signal that is input from the S-Video IN terminal and 
Digital RF channels.
•   Certain program content output from the AV Out connector may have the Macrovision signal modifi 
cation applied to its signal, 
preventing VCRs from recording this video signal. 
						

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How to connect the Amplifi 
er
Installation
Analog Audio Out
Stereo System 
(A Stereo Amplifi er and Speakers) 
AU DIO
To listen to the audio through a separate  stereo system, connect an external audio amplifi 
er to AUDIO OUT 
on back of unit.
Note:
AUDIO OUT terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers.
Audio Adjustments
•   Select Speakers Off in Audio menu under Other Adjust menu.
•  Set amplifi 
er volume to the preferred level.