Re: Repair/Exchange Panasonic TNPH0371 Dboard (PT47WX49E HDTV)
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From: "Juan Jimenez" <flybd5@xxxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:20:Correction, I picked up the service manual for this item, the board I need is a TNPH0371S. If anyone has one of those or can repair it (because you have a bench setup or another PT47WX49E or PT47WX51E or CE), let me know. "flybd5" <bd5@xxxxxxx> wrote in message news:1137793279.409755.63930@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >I am looking for someone in the US who works in TV repair and can > repair a Panasonic TNPH0371 Dboard (video) for a PT47WX49E HDTV. The > TV has audio but no video and has already been troubleshot to the board > level. If you can do the work please quote price by email to bd5 at bd5 > dot com. Quotes with references that I can check will get looked at a > lot faster. > > Or, if you have a known good TNPH0371 and would like to sell it to me > with a core credit/exchange, let me know too. It has to the exact p/n, > cannot be a TNPH0371S or anything else. >
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Panasonlc

Color Video Projection System Operating Instructions
PT-47WX49 PT-47WX51 PT-56WX51 PT-65WX51

For assistance,

please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV

or send

e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
TQB2AA0380 PRINTED IN USA
WARNING To move right set, push from in all directions. risk of personal left side of set. Casters Set can tip over injury, on right from side

do not pivot

if moved

side, with

ADVERTENCIA Para mover el conjunto, empuje desde el lado izquierdo del mismo. Los rolanas de la dereeha no son pivotantes en todas las direcciones. E1 conjunto se puede tumbar si se mueve desde el lado derecho, corriendo asl el riesgo de sufrir dafios personales. Mise en garde Lors du d6placement du t616viseur, le pousser sur son c6t6 gauche. Les roulettes du c6t6 droit ne pouvant tourner dans toutes les directions, rappareil pourrait tomber s'il est pouss_ de ce c6t6 et causer ainsi des risques de blessure.

WARNING

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 lighln)ng flash with arrow head wilhin a triangle is intended to tell lhe user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamalion point within a triangle is intended to tell the user Ihal important operating and servicing inSlrUCtions are in the papers with the appliance
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Feature

Customer

Congratulations

Specifications

Record...

Care and Cleaning.. Installation...
Television Location.. Optional Cable Connections... AC Power Supply Cord.. Cable / Antenna.. Optional Equipment Connections.. VCR Connection... Cable Box Connection.. VCR and Cable Box Connection (To Audio... Amp).. Amplifier Connection
Program Out Connection (Prog.Out).. Dolby Center Channel Input Connection..
SPLIT Screen Operation...
Basic SPLIT Operation... SPLIT Screen Operation with a Cable Box..
Digital TV - Set-Top (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection.. Roller Guide MenuTMNavigation..
Remote Control Guide.. Front Control Buttons...
Roller Guide Feature Chart. Special Features...
Program Channels... Closed Captioning... Closed Captioning Mode... Closed Caption on Mute.. Convergence 1... Convergence 2... Sleep Timer... Timer 1 and 2... Picture... Audio... Channels - Favorites.. Channels - Caption... Video Input Skip... Lock....

Troubleshooting

Read these instructions Contents are subject

Chart..

completely to change before operating PTV. without notice or obligation.
Copyright 2001 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.

All rights reserved.

FEA TURE CHART

Feature Chart

MODELS

_"

Q. Q. Q.
FEATURES MENU LANGUAGE PTOTECTIVE ENG/SPAN/FR SCREEN [] [] 0 [] 1080i, 480p 480p [] rl [] [] O (3 [] 4 (3/1) [] 2/0 [] [] 10B0i, 480p 480p [] [] O [] r'l [] [] 4 (3/1) [] 2/[] 1080i, 480p 480p [] O [] [] 3 _3 [] 4 (3/1) [] 2/[] [] [] 0 [] []

1080i, 480p 480p

2 TUNER SPLIT VIDEO INPUT SKIP
CLOSED CAPTIONING V-CHIP CAPABILITY DIGITAL SCAN RATE NTSC LINE - DOUBLER VIDEO NORM A UDIO NORM STEREO AI SOUND BASS/BALANCE/TREBLE SURROUND DOLBY CENTER CHANNEL IN A/V PROGRAM OUT A/V IN (REAR/FRONT) AUDIO OUT S- VHS INPUT (REAR/FRONT) COMPONENT INPUT
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] 4 (3/1) []
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OTHER FIXED IMAGE DISPLAYS.

THE USE OF VIDEO GAMES,

COMPUTERS,
!WARNING: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting image is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by Warranty. I The projection television is designed to display constantly moving

viewing on the

fixed screen.

images

Continuous top/bottom
viewing of stationary images bars), non-expanded standard
such as letterbox pictures on standard screen TVs (with (4:3) pictures on wide screen TVs (with side bars shown
on each side of an image), stock market report bars (ticker running at the bottom of the screen), video game patterns, fixed scoreboards, bright station loges, on-line (internet) or repetitive computer style patterns should be limited.
The extended use of fixed image program material can cause a permanent picture tube damage, shown as a "shadow image" viewable on normal programs. This type of irreversible picture tube deterioration can be limited by performing the following steps: Limit the display of fixed image program material to no more than 15% of total viewing time per week. Turn the power off when not in use.

CONGRA

TULA TIONS
Your new Projection quality picture and Television (PTV) features state-of-the-art technology for high sound with complete audio/video connections for your home of enjoyment, It was
theater system. Your PTV is designed to give you many years thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance.

Record

The model and serial number of this product are located on the back of the PTV. You should note the model and serial number in the space provided and retain as a permanent record of your purchase. This will aid in identification in the event of theft or loss. Product registraton for U.S. customers is available at: www.prodreg.com/panasonic.

Model Number

Serial Number
Power Source PT-47WX49 PT-47WX51 PT-56WX51 PT-65WX51 (4.2A) (4.2A) (4.2A) (4.2A)
120V AC, 60Hz VHF-12; UHF-56; Cable-113 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 500mV RMS 47K Ohm 1Vp-p, 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type 0-2.0V RMS 4.7K Ohm 75 Ohm, Phono Jack Type S-Video (Y-C) Connector
Channel Capability - 181 Video Input Jacks Audio Input Jacks Video Output Jack Audio Output Jacks Component Input (Y / PB/PR)

S-Video Input Jacks

are subject to change without notice or obligation.

AND CLEANING

Care and Cleaning
Projection Screen (Turn PTV Off) (For Models PT-47WX51,

PT-56WX51 and PT-65WX51)

The projection The protective O

screen screen

is a high precision lens system which has a protective is fully washable with the following precautions: and a clean dishwasher based cloth. soap.

screen.

Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Do not use laundry Do not use alcohol, detergent ammonia,

or automatic or petroleum

products.

Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Prevent solution from running into the receiver Avoid bumping Screen or scraping (Turn the screen.

below.

Projection
PTV Off) (For Model PTo47WX49) lens system which does not attract dust. using only up and

The projection O

screen

is a high precision

Occasional dusting with a feather duster or very soft brush down motions. Never rub across the screen on a side to side motion. Infrequent washing with a very weak solution lint-free clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Do not use window or glass cleaner, laundry soap, or abrasive cleaners. Do not use alcohol, ammonia, of dishwashing

a soft,

detergent, based

automatic

dishwasher

or petroleum

Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry. Prevent solution from running into the receiver Avoid bumping and or scraping Control control, the screen. on the screen Protect the very fine grooves

below. the picture.

which transport

Cabinet 3 O

Remote

For cabinets detergent

and remote Avoid
use a soft cloth dampened moisture and wipe dry. based

with water

or a mild

solution.

excessive

Do not use benzene,

thinner

or other petroleum

INSTALLATION
Installation Television Location
This unit can be used as an entertainment center. 3 [] [3 [] Consult your dealer for available options. may cause internal Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections. Keep away from excessive heat or moisture. Inadequate ventilation component failure. Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. [] Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables. C3 [] Use appropriate input and output connectors, Avoid long cables to minimize interference. For best results: connectors.

that match your component

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Polarized plug

PROTECT POWER CORDS FROM BEING WALKED ON, ROLLED OVER, CRIMPED, BENT, OR PINCHED, PARTICULARLY AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPARATUS.

Cable / Antenna

Connection
For proper reception, either a cable or antenna connection is required. Cable Connection
Connect the cable supplied by your local cable company to ANT1 connection on back of television. Select cable mode and ANT1 in SET UP menu under Preg Chan (Program Channels). Note: A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.
75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of PTV Incoming Cable from Cable Company

Antenna Connections

For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of Incoming Cable from Home Antenna television. Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

--, _ ,,-- Cable Preset

Cable Mode is preset at the factory. Antenna users must change to TV Mode and ANT 1 in the Set Up menu.

INSTALLA

Optional

Equipment Connections

VCR Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a VCR only. VCR

CONNECTIONS

ON BACK OF THE PTV

m WATTS (DIN)MAX

AUDIO OUT

O"

ANT OUT ANT IN

]ncomin, Cable

@@sv,oEo C.,"NEL, Npo.

VIDEO CENTER

L INPUT COMPONENT 1 VIDEO INPUTS

PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP

INPUT 2

INPUT 3

CABLES

NOT SUPPLIED

The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide. Viewing a television program Procedure 1. 2. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Tune the television to the television program you want to view.

Viewing a video Procedure
[] Option A 1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR. 3. Begin the video. Option B 1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chart (Program Channels). 2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR. 3. Begin the video. a television program

Recording Procedure []

Option A (Recording and viewing the same program) 1. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). 2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR. 3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record. 4. Begin recording. Option B (Recording one program while viewing another program) 1. Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Preg Chan (Program Channels). 2. Press the TV/VlDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR. 3. Using the VCR, tune to the television program you want to record. 4. Begin recording. 5. Press the TV/VlDEO button on the remote control to switch back to TV mode. 6. Tune the television to the television program you want to view.
Optional Equipment Connections

(Cont.)

or other
Use front panel for connecting your optional equipment (Palmcorder, VCR, video components). Select input 4 mode by pressing TV/VIDEO button. CONNECTIONS ON FRONT OFTHE PTV

FUT4_@

S VIDEO

L - AUDIO _

Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to a cable box only.

12 _'_ 50WATTS (DIN)MAX'

CABLEBOX INCOMINC CABLE

AN'T "l 1

r -L AUD}O

CENTER iNPUT

Q v oEoCHANNEL L Q@o
T INPUT COMPONEN I VIDEO INPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PROG OUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TO AUDIO AMP
The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the cable box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.

Viewing a premium

Procedure 1. 2. 3. Note:

(scrambled)

channel
Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Tune the television to Channel 3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view. To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan.

Equipment

Connections
VCR and Cable Box Connection
Follow this diagram when connecting your television to both a VCR and a cable box.
CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF THE PTV
VrDEO 12 _ 50WATTS'_DIN)MA_

VIDEO _@ @ @ @VIDEO

CENTER CHANNEl. INPUT
_INPUT AhrF 2 VIDEO INPUTS
INPUT_NPUT P_NOG TO AMP COMPONENT 3 OUT AUDIO
The remote control must be programmed with supplied codes to operate the VCR and cable box. See Programming the Remote Control in the Remote Control Quick Reference Guide.
Viewing a premium Procedure

1. 2. 3. Note:

cable channel
Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Tune the television to Channel 3. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to view. To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions (see Special Features section for more information), ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. a premium (scrambled) cable channel
Recording Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Note:
Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your VCR. Turn the VCR ON. Tune the VCR to Channel 3 or 4, depending on your VCR. Using your cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you want to record. Begin recording. To view a different channel while recording: Select ANT1 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select TV mode. Tune the television to a televisionprogram (except another premium cable channel).

"lION

Amplifier Connection

(TO AUDIO AMP)

To listen through a separate stereo system, connect an external audio amplifier TO AUDIO AMP outputs on back of television. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be connected directly to external speakers. Audio Adjustments 1. Select SPEAKERS ON located in the on screen AUDIO menu. 2. 3. 4. 5. Set amplifier volume to minimum. Adjust PTV volume to desired level. Adjust amplifier volume to match the PTV. Select SPEAKERS OFF & VARIABLE AUDIO OUT from AUDIO

menu to control

SCREEN

SPLIT Screen Operation
This feature lets you watch two different channels side-by-side source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side). with or without an external video
Basic SPLIT Screen Operation
1. 2. 3. Note: 4. Press the SPLIT button on the remote control to display the SPLIT screen. Choose channels for the SPLIT picture by pressing the remote control SPLIT CH up/down buttons. Choose channels for the Main Picture by pressing the remote control CH up/down buttons or by using the numeric keypad. Press the TV/VIDEO button to select desired input mode for the Split picture. While in split screen mode, press the ASPECT button to select one of three modes: NORMAL - Normal Split mode shows two normal pictures side-by-side. P OUT P (Picture-Outside Picture) - Small picture Outside ol main picture. FULL - Main and split picture are stretched vertically. The procedure for selecting channels for Picture-Outside_Picture and FULL mode is the same as in Normal mode. Picture-Outside-Picture

Normal Split Mode

5. 6. 7.
Press the SWAP button to switch the left picture with the right picture source. Press RECALL button for on-screen left-and-right picture source status. Press the ASPECT button to return to normal picture.
SPLIT SPLIT Screen Operation
[] To view premium (scrambled)

with a Cable Box

cable channels through your cable box in the Main Picture:
Note: 1. 2. 3. 4, Note: 5. 6. 7,
Use this procedure if you want to watch premium cable channels in the Main Picture while viewing a television program or video in the SPLIT frame. Connect cable box to ANT2. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu under Prog Chan (Program Channels). Tune television to Channel 3. Press the SPLIT button on the remote control to display the SPLITon-screen. The audio is from the Main Picture only (left side). Verify the cable box is ON. Choose channels for the Main Picture by tuning the cable box. Choose channels for the SPLIT frame by pressing the TV button on the remote control and using the SPLIT CH up/down buttons.
SWAP is not available when using the cable box to tune channels. If your cable box has a video output, it can be connected to the television to allow you to use all SPLIT functions. See the equipment manual for more information. (Press the TV/VIDEO button to select the video input connected to the cable box).

DIGITAL TV - SET-TOP

(DTV-STB)

DVD CONNECTION

Digital

TV - Set-Top

Box (DTV-STB)

or DVD Connection

This television is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). In order to view DTV programming, the STB must be connected signal 480p. This television signal visible also utilizes a progressive scans the scan doubler, providing which de-interlaces a clear, crisp the NTSC without must to the component video inputs Select (Y, PB, PR) of the television. the output of the STB to either A DTV 1080i or be available in your area.

and progressively scan lines.

picture

Use this diagram to connect to the back of your PTV.

the Panasonic

DTV-STB

(Digital

TV-Set-Top

Box) or DVD

TERMINALS
ON BACK OF DTV-STB OR DVD PLAYER

COMPONENT

INPUT TERMINALS

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CHANNEL

SPOUT I _ R-AU DIO-L.VIDEO S-VIDEO ANT _ INPUT COMPONENT 1 VIDEO _NPUTS INPUT 2 INPUT 3 PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP
There are 2 sets of three video inputs, Y, Pe, and PR. Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the L (left) and R (right) audio inputs.

ROLLER

N,4 VlGA TION
Roller Guide Menu Navigation
ROLLER GUIDE MENU SELECTIONS
Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press Press Press Press Press Press Press Press the the the the the the the the ACTION button on the Remote Control to display the Roller Guide Menu. CH up/down to rotate the Roller Guide to the desired feature. ACTION button to display main menus and submenus. CH up/down buttons to highlight desired main menu feature. VOL right button to enter submenus. CH up/down buttons to highlight desired submenu feature. VOL right/left button to select or adjust feature. ACTION button twice to return to the Roller Guide Menu.
To exit the Roller Guide Menu, press the VOL left button.
Remote ACTION / Navigation Button

Remote Control Guide

The Remote Control with this PTV. Quick Reference Guide is located within the package provided

Front Control

Buttons

ON, OFF rNDICATOR

TVD/[] voLE [][] [] cLAcTo

FEATURE

Roller

Guide Feature

SET UP

LANGUAGES

Select English, Spanish, or French menu. MODE - Select Cable or TV. See Installation section in manual. ANTENNA - Select ANT 1 or ANT 2. AUTO PROGRAM Automatically program channels having a signal into memory. MANUAL PROGRAM - Manually add or delete channels from memory. CC ON MUTE Activate C1-C4 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is pressed. CC MODE * Select T1-T4 or C1-C4 for Closed Captioning, program guides and other information.

Set one or both timers to automatically turn television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days. (Clock must be set to use Timer features).

PICTURE

pICTUpI_

VIDEO ADJ1 (Adjustments)

COLOR - Adjust desired color intensity. TINT Adjust natural flesh tones. BRIGHTNESS Adjust dark areas for crisp detail. PICTURE Adjust white areas of picture. SHARPNESS - Adjust clarity of outline detail. NORMAL- Reset all picture adjustments to factory default settings.

Roller Guide Feature

Chart (Cont.)

VIDEO ADJ2 (Adjustments)

COLOR TEMP NORMAL - Adjust white balance to COOL (blue), WARM (red) or NORMAL. NATURAL COLOR Expands the color reproduction range resulting in vivid pictures with natural color gradation and highly delicate hues. VIDEO NR - Reduces noise in the channel, commonly called snow. Remains off when receiving strong signal. 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimize noise and cross color in the picture. SCAN MODE - Select TV and clarity. Select GAME (line doubling) to optimize picture when playing complex, fast action video games. COLOR MATRIX Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition and SD (standard definition transmissions. V - POSITION - Press the ASPECT button on th_ remote control to select Zoom mode, then adjust the vertical position by pressing the VOL left or right button. Refer to your Remote Guide under Special Remote button for information on ASPECT button.

OTHER ADJ (Adjustments)

CHANNELS

[] FAVORITES

CHANNEL SCAN - Select FAV (16 favorites) or ALL channels to scan channels using the up/down CH buttons. PRESET CAPTION preset captions. MANUAL CAPTION captions manually. INPUT LABEL - Enter channel numbers for - Enter channel numbers and Label video connections for

[D [] CAPTION [3

onscreen display of optional equipment. Note: This receiver has a video input skip feature, which will allow the user to skip Input modes when pressing TV/VIDEO button.

[3 MODE Note:

Lock All, Channels or Game with a secret code. For more information about Block Programs, see the V-CHIP Parental Lock manual provided with the TV package. Select the period el time (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS) for your option to be locked.

HOW LONG?

SPECIAL

FEATURES

Special Features
Prog Chan (Program Channels)
In SET UP menu under PROG CHAN select: MODE to select TV (antenna) or CABLE mode depending on the signal source. C] ANTENNA to select either ANT1 or ANT2. [] AUTO PROGRAM to automatically program all channels with a signal. [] MANUAL PROGRAM to manually add or delete channels.

PROGCHAN ;

I_r',r ll

MODE ANTENNA

AUTO PROGRAM MANUALPROGRAM

CABLE ANT1

(Closed

Captioning)

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 Close Captioning for the feature to work.
Mode [] [] [] In SET UP Menu, select _ (Closed Caption).
Select _ MODE. Select OFF, C1, C2, T1, T2, C3, C4, T3 or T4: 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 - For program guide and other information to be displayed, when available. (Blocks a large portion of the picture on the television screen). T2 to T4 - For other modes of information. (Blocks a large portion of the picture on the television screen). Press ACTION to return to submenu options, and exit menus. On Mute
Activates the onscreen Closed Caption feature when the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed. Note: [3 [3 C] This feature only functions when the Closed Caption Mode is OFF The program being viewed must be broadcast with Closed Captioning. (Refer to your local TV guide).
In SET UP Menu, select [_ (Closed Caption). Select NO, C1, C2, C3, or C4. Recommended set up for Closed Caption when using the MUTE button: [J_[] ON MUTE: _ MODE: OFF and exit menus. C1
Press ACTION to return to submenu options,

On Mute (cont.)

[] [] Press the MUTE button to activate the Closed Caption feature Press the MUTE button again to deactivate the feature.

_._eIc1[ol.'F.1 _ I

ON MUTE _ MODE

NO OFF

Convergence 1 In SET UP menu select CONVERGENCE under OTHER ADJ. only after moving the PTV to adjust for the effects of the earth's magnetic field on the projection tubes.
AUTO POWER ON O'I'I'IEFI ADd; CONVERGENCE CONVERGENCE 1 2

Convergence

seldom needs adjusting except after moving the PTE
Use the navigation buttons to align the horizontal and vertical green lines on screen with the outside reference marks, as shown below. Press the ACTION button to move the RED CONVERGENCE screen.

Reference Marks

COLOR VIDEO ADJ1 |,]ll_=lt, lr_,1]_R _ TINT
BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS NORMAL

I - I..

I.. I I.. NO

VIDEO [] [] [] [3

In Picture menu under VIDEO ADJ2. select: 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. Remains off when receiving strong signal. 3D Y/C FILTER - Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture.
COLOR TEMP NORMAL NATURAL COLOR ON VIDEO NR OFF 3D Y/C FILTER ON

Other Adjustments

In Picture menu under OTHER ADJ. select: [] [] [] SCAN MODE - Select TV mode (frame doubling) for optimum detail and clarity. Select GAME (line doubling) to optimize picture when playing complex, fast action video games. COLOR MATRIX - Select HD or SD to automatically adjust color parameters for HD (high definition and SD (standard definition) transmissions. V - POSITION - Press the ASPECT button on the remote control to select Zoom mode, then adjust the vertical position by pressing the VOL left or right button.

SCAN MODE

COLOR MATRIX V - POSITION
Dolby Center Mode & Fixed Audio Out In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS, select DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT to operate PTV speakers as center speakers for Dolby sound transmission. (See installation section in the manual.)
DOLBY CENTER MODE & FIXED AUDIO OUT SPEAKERS!

Favorites

In CHANNELS [] C] CHANNEL menu under FAVORITES select: SCAN FAV to enter up to 16 favorite channels.
CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons.

FAVORITES

CHANNEL SCAN FAV ENTER CHANNEL 123 FAVORITE CHANNELS
SPECIAL Caption In CHANNELS [] [] [] menu under CAPTION select: PRESET CAPTION to enter channel numbers for popular TV stations. MANUAL CAPTION to enter numbers and captions manually. INPUT LABEL to label video input connections for onscreen display.

CAPTION

PRESET CAPTION MANUAL CAPTION INPUT LABEL

Skip Input

This receiver has a video input skip feature, which will allow the user to skip desired modes when pressing TV/VIDEO button. [] Select desired Video Input mode. []
Press the volume left button while the first character is highlighted mode.
To delete skip feature, press highlighted. the volume

to skip selected Video

video input mode is
right button while the desired
INPUT LABEL COMPONENT 1 SKIP COMPONENT 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 VIDEO 4 TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT CHARACTER
To use LOCK O ENTER entering CODE. options: CODE FIRST - Use the numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code. After your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change to CHANGE

Note: Use a code that is easy to remember or record it in a safe place. In MODE submenu select: [] LOCK SET to choose: OFF - To turn lock function off. ALL - To lock all channels and video inputs. CHANNEL - To lock up to four channels of your choice. GAME - To lock channels 3, 4 and video inputs. BLOCK PROGRAMS* - To use Block Programs Ratings.
CHANGE CODE - Use numeric keypad to change your four-digit secret code. If in CHANGE CODE you enter a different code from the one used previously, the new code becomes the controlling code.
Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, then select HOW LONG to choose the period of time you want your option to be locked (12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS). Note: Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the television must be serviced by a qualified technician in order to clear the LOCK setup. Press the ACTION button to return to submenu, and to exit menus.

LOCK SET BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U.S. TV PROGRAMS STATUS ENTER CODE FIRST OFF.

Note: Unlock

If GAME, CHANNEL or ALL is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the message PG (Parent Guard) displays in the upper right corner of the television screen LOCK SET by reentering the same four-digit secret code and selecting OFF.

information with

Programs,

see the

V-CHIP

Parental

manual

provided

the PTV package.

TROUBLESHOOTING

solutions.
Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested

Noisy Audio Snowy Video

Adjust Antenna Location and Connection

Noisy Audio

Multiple Image
Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire
Noisy Audio Interference No Audio Normal Video
Move PTV from Electrical Appliances, Vehicles, and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check PTV SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Set PTV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables

Lights,

.!:.-..:
Noisy Audio No Video with Snow
Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections No Audio No Video / No PIP Program the Remote Control Again Check Second Video Source Operation Adjust Color Settings

Normal Audio No Color

Change Channel

Wrong Audio Normal Video

Check Audio Is Set To Stereo Or Mono, Not SAP

Normal Audio

Black Box on Screen
Change CC (Closed Captioning)

from Text Mode

Normal Video
Replace Remote Control Batteries
Normal Audio Intermittent Remote Control Operation
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