Panasonic PT-M5131X User Manual

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Installation
Television Location
This unit can be used as an entertainment center.  Consult your dealer for available options.
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Avoid excessive sunlight or bright lights, including reflections.
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Keep away from excessive heat or moisture.  Inadequate ventilation may cause internal
component failure.
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Fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitting range.
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Keep away from magnetic equipment, including motors, fans and external speakers.
Optional Cable Connections
Shielded audio and video cables should be used between components. For best results:
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Use 75-ohm coaxial shielded cables.
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Use appropriate input and output connectors, that match your component connectors.
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Avoid long cables to minimize interference.
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.  
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 Prog Chan (Program Channels).
Note:
A cable converter box may be required for proper reception. Check with
your local cable company for compatibility requirements.
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
television.  Select TV mode and ANT1 in the SET UP menu
under Prog Chan.   
  
Note:
Cable Mode is preset at the factory.  Antenna users must change to TV
mode and select ANT1 in the Set Up Menu under Prog Chan.
Polarized plug
75 Ohm VHF/UHF
on back of TV
Incoming Cable from
Cable Company
Incoming Cable from
Home Antenna
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