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1. ZOOM ZOOM1 Expansion preserves ZOOM2 original ratio ZOOM2 is for 2 35 1 letterbox o OO signals QQ QOO V SCROLL A picture is projected without XGA MXGA SXGA expansion or reduction WIDE768 only ES lt a H FIT Horizontal expansion of 1 125 1 080 60i projected image 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p O 750 720 60p and 750 720 50p signals only 2 The aspect ratios for the following signals will be switched between 16 9 and H FIT Refer to page 64 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p The aspect ratios for the following signals are fixed and cannot be changed WIDE 480 600 720 768 768 2 WIDE768 signals can be set to V SCROLL ENGLISH 31 Useful functions e When WSS is set to ON page 49 the projector switches the aspect Selecting the pictu re mode PIC MODE ratio automatically if the input signal has a detector signal e WIDE is displayed on the screen when ASPECT is set automatically You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image when WSS is set to ON Press the ASPECT button to switch the Press the PIC MODE button aspect ratio e AUTO will be displayed according to the type of the signals being input
2. v T T i To YPBPR output 1I To Video output DVD player Video deck 22 ENGLISH Connecting to equipment compatible with HDMI Computer for control use Serial adapter ET ADSER sold separately Ps Ca Pr Cr COMPONENT 2 IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI cable RP CDHG30E W sold separately To HDMI output o 90 C DVD player NOTE e Be sure to use an HDMI cable which conforms to HDMI specifications If inappropriate cables are used the connected equipment may not operate correctly This projector can be connected to HDMI and DVI equipment but some equipment may not operate correctly for example images may not appear ENGLISH 23 Getting started Connecting to computer Computer for control use Serial adapter ET ADSER sold separately Pe Ce PR CR f S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN T To RGB output Computer 24 ENGLISH Ps Ce PR CR COMPONENT 2 IN Preparation for the remote control unit Open the cover G Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct and then close the cover AA batteries two NOTE Do not drop the remote control unit Keep the remote control unit away from liquids Remove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods e Do
3. List of compatible signals General arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu Display Scanning Dot clock ay frequenc Picture Select COLOR MANAGEMENT Press the C C M button Mode resolution a H frequency quality Format from the ADVANCED MENU PSRS 1 dots kHz Hz MHz COLOR MANAGEMENT NTSC NTSC4 43 720x 480i 15 7 59 9 Video S Video PROFILE NORMAL gt MENU or RETURN button PAL M PAL60 a ENTER butt PAL PAL N SECAM 720x576i 15 6 50 0 Video S Video LOG MEON 525i 480i 720 x 480i 15 7 59 9 YPBPR PROFILE SAVE 625i 5761 720x576i 15 6 50 0 YPBPR s SG i 525p 480p 720x483 31 5 59 9 YPBPR HDMI CURSOR LOG PROFILE FOE aa 625p 576p 720x576 31 3 50 0 YPBPR HDMI 1125 1 080 60i_ 1920x1080i 33 8 60 0 YPsPR PC HDMI lt a gt 1125 1080 50i_ 1920x1080i 28 1 50 0 YPsPR PC HDMI ERTER 1125 1080 24p 1920x1080 27 0 24 0 YPsPR HDMI 750 720 60p 1280x720 45 0 60 0 YPsPR HDMI PROFILE SAVE on 750 720 50p 1280 x 720 45 0 50 0 YPsPR HDMI VGA480 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 PC HDMI Tet 640 x 480 375 750 Adjusting Readjusting and deleting Saving 640 X 480 43 3 85 0 PICTURE MODE CINEMA1 USER1 640 x 480 72 1 138 0 COLOR TINT BRIGHT USERS
4. WIDE480 856 x 480 30 1 60 1 PO Lo SVGA 800 x 600 35 2 56 3 So i 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 POINTA 10 10 T0 1 800 x 600 48 1 72 2 Sone i 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 POINT o a7 9 1 CANCEL 800 x 600 53 7 85 1 en a PROFILE SAVE WIDE600 1 072 x 600 37 3 59 9 WIDE720 1 280 x 720 45 1 60 1 XGA 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 0 1 024 x 768 56 5 70 1 1 024 x 768 60 0 75 0 1 024 x 768 68 7 85 0 SAVE THE PROFILE DATA AS USER 1 OK CANCEL CHANGE DELETE RETURN SR sae ENTER gt gt gt gt gt 1024x768 721 89 0 rN WIDE768 1 280 x 768 45 3 56 5 PRON CHANGE i DELETE If OK is selected the screen MXGA 1 152 x 864 64 0 71 2 i display will return to COLOR 1152 x 864 67 5 74 9 CANCEL MANAGEMENT SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64 0 60 0 DELETE WIDE768 2 1 360 X 768 48 8 59 8 DELETE THE POINT 1 DATA 1 The i appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal aT 2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality aie a AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected If OK is selected the
5. Menu items Setting DESK CEILING CEILING FRONT REAR REAR tilted at more than 30 vertically may shorten component life 18 ENGLISH Sa L Projection distance Screen 9 SH Image height L 5 a i L SW Image width E ro ey OQ s Screen g NOTE Place the projector so that it is vertical to the screen Projection distances Screen size 16 9 Projection distance L Diagonal Height Width Wide Telephoto length SH SW LW LT 1 01 m 40 0 50 m 1 77 0 89 m 2 11 1 2 m 3 11 2 4 m 710 1 27 m 50 0 62 m 2 1 11 m 37 1 5 m 4117 3 0 m 910 1 52 m 60 0 75 m 2 5 1 33 m 4 4 1 8 m 5107 3 7 m 12 1 1 77 m 70 0 87 m 2 10 1 55 m 5 1 2 1 m 610 4 3 m 141 2 03 m 80 1 00 m 3 3 1 77 m 5 9 2 4 m 710 4 9 m 16 2 28 m 90 1 12 m 3 8 1 99 m 6 6 2 7 m 810 5 5 m 18 2 54 m 100 1 24 m 4 2 21 m 7 3 3 1 m 10 2 6 2 m 20 4 3 05 m 1207 1 49 m 410 2 66 m 8 8 3 7 m 12 1 7 4m 24 3 3 81 m 1507 1 87 m 61 3 32 m 1010 4 6 m 151 9 3 m 30 6 5 08 m 200 2 49 m 8 2 4 43 m 14 6 6 2 m 20 4 12 4 m 40 8 NOTE The dimensions in the table above are approximate For details about projected image distances refer to page 69 ENGLISH 19 Getting started Setting up range using the lens shift function This projector can be placed in various places by controlling the shift lever at t
6. displayed PROFILE e Retrieves the saved profile color settings which have been adjusted PROFILE 4 NORMAL gt 4 4 USER1 gt 4 4L USER __ gt 4 USER3 gt NORMAL When projecting images according to the setting of PICTURE MODE page 33 This setting is the factory default setting USER1 2 3 These items are displayed only when PROFILE SAVE has been carried out Refer to page 39 for details NOTE e Refer to page 65 for the general arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu e You can enter the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu from the ADVANCED MENU in the PICTURE menu page 46 When the PICTURE MODE menu is selected the settings will switch automatically to the last PROFILE settings that were used for the selected picture mode When retrieving a profile CURSOR and PROFILE SAVE will not be displayed if the picture mode being selected does not match the picture mode which had been selected when that profile was saved You can only check the color setting in the LOG menu e LOG and PROFILE SAVE are displayed only when the colors have been adjusted in CURSOR menu 36 ENGLISH CURSOR You can select a color in the projected image and adjust the color settings Press the ENTER button to display the cursor Select the color you want to adjust with the cursor e Press the A
7. be displayed You can adjust the color settings again DELETE The selected color setting will be deleted The confirmation screen will be displayed when the ENTER button is pressed Select OK to delete the settings DELETE DELETE THE POINT 1 DATA OK CANCEL RETURN S sete ENTER 38 ENGLISH PROFILE SAVE USER1 USER2 USER3 PROFILE SAVE AS USER 1 OK NOTE SAVE THE PROFILE DATA CANCEL RETURN S aen A ENTER You can save the adjusted color settings Press the ENTER button to display the PROFILE SAVE menu Press the A or Y button to select the number USER1 2 3 in which you want to save the setting and then press the ENTER button The confirmation screen will then be displayed Select OK to save the setings e After saving the adjusted settings the PROFILE setting will automatically change to the setting saved in the PROFILE SAVE menu If you continue to adjust colors to make other profiles change the PROFILE setting to NORMAL manually When the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu is closed or if the PROFILE settings are changed before the adjusted color settings have been saved the PROFILE SAVE confirmation screen will be displayed However if you change the input signals the adjusted color settings will not be saved ENGLISH 39 Useful functions On scr
8. p 5 2 ke 1 3 Ep Ri VIDEO CMPNT HOMIPC ASPECT PIcODE MEMLOAD 14 PICADJUST aD ian owes A 16 Panasonic PROJECTOR Power indicator pages 26 28 and 29 This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on standby mode and it illuminates green when a picture starts to be projected LAMP indicator page 55 This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected TEMP indicator page 54 This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector If the temperature rises above a certain level the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will flash 16 ENGLISH Arrow A V lt and gt buttons page 42 These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on screen menus ENTER button page 42 This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on screen menus MENU button page 40 This button is used to display the menu screen When a menu screen is being displayed it can be used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen INPUT select buttons page 27 These buttons are used to switch the input signals from the connected equipment POWER button pages 26 and 28 LIGHT button page 33 This button is used to illuminate the button
9. White areas are bluish lt button White areas are reddish button DYNAMIC IRIS DYNAMIC IRIS 4 ON gt SE os 4 OFF gt ON The amount of light is controlled to project the images with high contrast OFF DYNAMIC IRIS is disabled Noise Reduction NR NR 4 ON gt e If the signal is of such poor quality that picture interference appears set NR to ON To turn off the NR feature set to OFF CINEMA REALITY S VIDEO VIDEO 525i 480i and 625i 576i signals for YPBPR signals 1 125 1 080 60i and 1 125 1 080 50i signals for YPBPR HDMI and PC signals only CINEMA REALITY 4 ON gt 4 OFF gt ON Set to ON when you would like 24 frames per second pictures such as movies to project the source faithfully OFF Set to OFF when the projected pictures have problems with captions or subtitles when the setting is ON ENGLISH 45 Adjustments and settings TV SYSTEM S VIDEO VIDEO only TV SYSTEM 4 AUTO gt 4 NTSC gt lt _ntsc4 43 b 4 4 PAL gt 4 4 PAL M gt lt PAL N gt 4 SECAM gt This should normally be set to AUTO If the signal is of such poor quality that the correct format cannot be automatically distinguis
10. DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT KEYSTONE AUTO SETUP 48 ENGLISH Horizontal position H POSITION To move the picture to the left lt button To move the picture to the right gt button Vertical position V POSITION To move the picture down lt button To move the picture up gt button DOT CLOCK PC only Periodic striped pattern interference noise may occur when a striped pattern such as the one below is projected If this happens press the lt or button to adjust so that any such noise is minimised CLOCK PHASE PC YPBPR only Adjust the DOT CLOCK setting first before carrying out this adjustment Press the lt or gt button to adjust so that the noise level is least noticeable NOTE f signals with a dot clock frequency of 108 MHz or higher are being input interference may not be completely eliminated when the DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE adjustments are carried out When YPBPR signals are being input CLOCK PHASE can be adjusted only when 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 60p or 750 720 50p signals are being input ASPECT The aspect ratio can be selected Refer to page 30 for details WSS wss lt OFF gt lt ON gt ON When WSS Wide Screen Signalling is detected from PAL or 625i 576i YPBPR si
11. menu you can retrieve the saved picture settings Press the MAIN button Press the MEM LOAD button A PICTURE MODE lt 4 NORMAL gt NORMA MEMORY2 MEMORY3 e The individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown above Press the A or V button to switch the item The MEMORY LOAD menu will be displayed Press the A or Y button to select the setting Press the lt or gt button to adjust the value or Poon you want to retrieve then press the ENTER _ change the setting l l man omes com button Panasonic e You can adjust PICTURE menu items using evn selective settings or the bar scale only The screen display will be cleared when the NOTE l MENU button or the RETURN button is pressed Only the settings saved in the MEMORY SAVE menu will be or when no operation is carried out for 3 seconds displayed in the MEMORY LOAD menu Refer to page 47 e Refer to page 44 for details on the PICTURE menu Displaying the ADVANCED MENU Turning off the picture momentarily ADVANCED SHUTTER The SHUTTER function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture Cy Press the ADVANCED button when the projector is not being used for short periods of time The projector OAND uses less power in SHUTTER mode than it does in normal projection A mo
12. overheating may occur and fire may result Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks e For any inspection adjustment and repair work please contact an Authorized Service Center Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust f dust builds up on the power cord plug the resulting humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth f not using the projector for an extended period of time pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet 6 ENGLISH Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug e Do not damage the power cord make any modifications to it place it near any hot objects bend it excessively twist it pull it place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle f the power cord is used while damaged electric shocks short circuits or fire may result Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands e Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet e f the plug is not inserted correctly electric shocks or overheating could result e Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlet which are coming loose from the
13. NORMAL LAMP POWER HIGH LAMP RUNTIME 5H OSD OSD 4 ON gt 4 OFF gt OSD DESIGN OSD DESIGN 4 TYPE1 gt 4 TYPE2 gt 4 TYPES gt You can select the background for the OSD from 3 types TYPE1 Transparent black TYPE2 Solid blue TYPE3 Transparent navy blue OSD POSITION ON OSD POSITION 4 __CENTER The signal name is displayed in the top right corner of the screen when the input signal is changed OFF Use this setting when you do not want the signal name to be displayed NOTE The setting for TV SYSTEM will also be displayed when an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input 4 __LOWERLEFT gt 4 LOWER CENTER gt 4 __ LOWER RIGHT gt 4 UPPERLEFT_ gt 4 UPPER CENTER gt 4 UPPER RIGHT _ gt You can select the position where the OSD is displayed ENGLISH 51 Adjustments and settings AUTO SEARCH AUTO SEARCH 4 ON gt 4 OFF gt This should normally be set to ON ON When the power is turned on the projector detects which signal is being input and uses that signal for projection OFF Use this setting when you do not want the signal source to be changed automatically when
14. e Pressing the PIC MODE button will change the When set to AUTO the projector switches the aspect ratio automatically picture mode if the input signal has a detector signal ou When set to V SCROLL vertical position can be adjusted by pressing INPUT the V and A buttons close the menu screen before adjusting the vertical es Ray fi position ot aes Fas ouo fia oas wm feru NOTE NORMAL When watching various image sources e If a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal it DYNAMIC When the projector is used in a bright room may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture l f using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display CINEMA1 een watching movies The projected image will be refined programs for a commercial purpose or for public presentation note that This mode was well tuned to the look of Hollywood movie if the aspect ratio selection function is used to change the aspect ratio CINEMA2 When watching movies The projected images will be deep of the screen picture you may be infringing the rights of the original i and rich copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws _ f a 4 3 picture is projected onto a 16 9 screen distortion may occur CINEMAS When watching movies which have vivid colors such as around the edges of the picture so that
15. the value and setting indicator will appear white NOTE A triangle symbol below a bar scale indicates the factory default setting Items which do not have this triangle Indicates the current adjustment value symbol cannot be returned to the factory i default setting The positions of the triangle symbols vary depending on the type of signal being input Indicates the standard factory default setting ENGLISH 43 Adjustments and settings Adjusting the picture Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Select the PICTURE menu from the main menu and then press the ENTER button Press the A or Y button to select an item Press the lt or gt button to adjust the value or change the setting For items with selective setting or a bar scale the individual adjustment screen will be displayed Press the A or V button to switch the item For items without any selective setting or bar scale press the ENTER button The next screen for the item will then be displayed When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input PICTURE MODE 7 NORMAL J CONTRAST BRIGHT m COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS NR CINEMA REALITY TV SYSTEM ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD When a YPsPR PC HDMI signal is being inpu
16. Care and maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust the internal temperature of the projector will rise the TEMP indicator will illuminate and the projector s power will turn off the TEMP indicator will flash after the power is turned off The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnect the power code plug from the wall outlet Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 28 before disconnecting the power code plug from the wall outlet 2 Gently turn the projector upside down NOTE e Place the projector on top of a soft cloth so that it will not become scratched Remove the air filter Put your fingernails under the air filter and pull the air filter out of the projector Air filter 56 ENGLISH Clean the air filter Use a vacuum cleaner to clean off any accumulated dust Install the air filter NOTE Be sure to install the air filter before using the projector If the projector is used without the air filter installed dust and other foreign particles will be drawn into the projector and malfunctions will result e f the dust cannot be removed by cleaning it is time to replace the air filter Please consult your dealer Furthermore if the lamp unit is being replaced replace the air filter at th
17. Please discuss with the Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company ENGLISH 9 Preparation NOTICE e 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 lt http www eiae org gt Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector Remote control unit Power cord EUR7914Z20 x1 K2CG3FR00001 x 1 AA batteries for remote control unit x2 10 ENGLISH Before use Cautions regarding setting up Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks The internal parts can be damaged which may cause malfunctions or accidents Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes such as near an air conditioner The life of the lamp may be shortened Do not set up the projector near high voltage power lines or near motors The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference If installing the projector to th
18. VW lt and gt buttons to move the cursor and then press the ENTER button e The selected color and the CURSOR menu will be displayed Adjust the items in the CURSOR menu e The color adjusted in the CURSOR menu O will be displayed COLOR Adjusts the deepness of the color TINT Adjusts the hue of the color BRIGHT Adjusts the brightness of the color Press the ENTER button to apply the adjusted color e The letters PROCESSING and the progress status bar will be displayed while the adjusted color is applied e The adjusted color settings will be saved in the LOG menu If you would like to continue to adjust another color after adjusting a color press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit and then repeat the steps from step CURSOR RETURN COLOR LE SELEC r T ENTER TNT BRIGHT oE NORMAL Screen Press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit twice and then save the adjusted color settings e Select the PROFILE SAVE menu from the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu The adjusted color settings will not be saved until you carry out PROFILE SAVE NOTE The projected image will be paused when the cursor is displayed Press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit to cancel the still image If the CURSOR menu is displayed press the MENU b
19. not use rechargeable batteries Operating range If the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the remote control signal receptor the operating range is within approximately 7 m 23 from the surfaces of the receptor Furthermore the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below the receptor NOTE f the buttons on the remote control unit are kept pressed the battery power will be consumed rapidly f there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receptor the remote control unit may not operate correctly f strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receptor correct projector operation may not be possible Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible f facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used ENGLISH 25 Getting started Turning on the power Before turning on the power 1 Ensure that all peripheral devices are connected properly 2 Connect the accessory power cord 3 Remove the lens cover MAIN POWER ACIN OFF ON Ot Power cord A en Lens cover Press the MAIN POWER
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21. part of the picture is no longer action movies and animations The projected images will visible Programs which have 4 3 aspect ratios should be viewed in 4 3 be clearer and brighter mode to give proper consideration to the aims and intentions of the original program s creator VIDEO When watching sports and music programs Image sizes such as Cinema Vision that project wider than the 16 9 NATURAL To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the ratio will have narrow black fields at the top and bottom image source You can also change the aspect ratio from the POSITION menu NOTE e The picture mode can also be selected from PICTURE MODE in the PICTURE menu When the PICTURE MODE menu is selected the settings will switch automatically to the last PROFILE settings page 36 that were used for the selected picture mode curing on the button lights LIGHT Press the LIGHT button The buttons on the remote control unit will be illuminated Press the LIGHT button again to turn off the button lights The button lights will be turned off automatically when no buttons on the remote al control unit are pressed for 10 seconds 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH 33 Ler va a Useful functions Retrieving the saved picture Displaying the PICTURE menu settings MEM LOAD MAIN If you have saved the adjusted picture settings using the MEMORY SAVE
22. screen display will return to LOG when any POINT is remaining When all of the POINT items are deleted the screen display will return to COLOR MANAGEMENT BRIGHT 0 gt 64 ENGLISH ENGLISH 65 Others Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS 232C interface specification so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector Connection SERIAL female Computer Serial adapter ET ADSER sold separately NOTE You must use only RS 232C Serial Interface Cable with ferrite core type ET ADSER Pin assignments and signal names DIN 8 pin Appearance Contents Communications settings RS 232C Asynchronous 9 600 bps None Character length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit X parameter None S parameter None Control commands Control contents Remarks Power ON Power OFF In standby mode all commands other than the PON command are ignored The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control e f a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp Received data Earth Transmi
23. such as air conditioners and electrical device by programming them using the learning function If the remote control unit operated inappropriately fire or injury may result Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after using it Caution Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port e Doing so may cause the projector to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the projector Do not place the projector in narrow badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric shocks 8 ENGLISH When disconnecting the power cord hold the plug not the cord f the power cord itself is pulled the cord will become damaged and fire short circuits or serious electric shocks may result Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector e Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall which could result in damage or injury Do not short circuit heat or disassemble the batteries or place them into water or fire e Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to overhea
24. 75 Q HD SYNC TTL high impedance automatic positive negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance automatic 62 ENGLISH positive negative polarity compatible COMPONENT IN Y PB CB PR CR Dual line RCA pin jack x 3 Y 1 0 V p p Including sync 75 Q PB PR CB CR 0 7 V p p 75 Q HDMI IN Single line 19 pin HDMI connector SERIAL DIN 8 pin RS 232C compatible Cabinet Moulded plastic ABS PC Dimensions Width 335 mm 13 3 16 Height 104 mm 4 3 32 Length 270 mm 10 5 8 Not including lens Weight 3 6 kg 7 9 Ibs Operating environment Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F When the FAN CONTROL is set to HIGH page 53 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 no condensation Certifications UL60950 C UL FCC Class B lt Remote control unit gt Power supply Operating range 3 V DC AA battery x2 Approx 7 m 23 when operated directly in front of signal receptor Weight 170 g 6 0 ozs including batteries Dimensions Width 52 mm 2 1 32 Length 200 mm 7 27 32 Height 28 5 mm 1 3 32 Not including the projection parts lt Options gt Ceiling bracket Ceiling bracket for low ceilings Projection screen Serial adapter DIN 8 pin D sub 9 pin ET PKE700 ET PKE300 ET SRW90CT ET ADSER ENGLISH 63 Others Appendix
25. ATURAL Press the MENU button or RETURN button on the remote control unit to display the sub menu for the PICTURE menu and then press the NORMAL button on the remote control unit Select LAMP POWER in the OPTION menu and set it to HIGH Adjustments and settings ENGLISH 47 Adjusting the position Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Select the POSITION menu from the main menu and then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or Y button to select an item Press the lt or gt button to adjust the value or change the setting For items with selective setting or a bar scale the individual adjustment screen will be displayed Press the A or V button to switch the item When the input signal is from a PC first select AUTO SETUP and then press the ENTER button to initiate automatic positioning If the optimum setting is not obtained when AUTO SETUP is carried out adjust the other items When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input H POSITION V POSITION ASPECT WSS KEYSTONE V POSITION ASPECT OVER SCAN KEYSTONE H POSITION V POSITION CLOCK PHASE ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE V POSITION
26. Be sure to install the lamp unit and the lamp unit cover securely If they are not securely installed it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be turned on ENGLISH 59 Care and maintenance Before calling for service Before calling for service check the following points Problem Possible cause Power does not turn on The power cord may not be connected e The MAIN POWER switch is turned off The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing e LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed No picture appears The video signal input source may not be connected properly The input selection setting may not be correct e The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the minimum possible setting The SHUTTER function may be in use The lens cover may still be attached to the lens The lens focus may not have been set correctly The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen The lens may be dirty The projector may be tilted too much e COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly The batteries may be weak The batteries may not be inserted correctly The remote control signal receptor on the p
27. ISH POSITION menu page 48 When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input H POSITION When a YPsPR signal is being input V POSITION V POSITION CLOCK PHASE ASPECT ASPECT WSS WSS KEYSTONE OVER SCAN H POSITION KEYSTONE V POSITION H POSITION ASPECT V POSITION OVER SCAN DOT CLOCK KEYSTONE CLOCK PHASE LANGUAGE menu page 50 ASPECT KEYSTONE AUTO SETUP DEUTSCH OSD O OPTION menu page 51 ON OSD DESIGN TYPE1 FRANGAIS OSD POSITION CENTER ESPANOL AUTO SEARCH ON ITALIANO BACK COLOR BLUE PORTUGUES STARTUP LOGO ON SVENSKA DESK CEILING DESK NORSK FRONT REAR FRONT DANSK OFF TIMER OFF FAN CONTROL NORMAL LAMP POWER HIGH LAMP RUNTIME 5H POLSKI E TINA MAGYAR PYCCKUN Ing Egh SZ ENGLISH 41 Adjustments and settings Menu operation guide Pre
28. Panasonic LCD Projector ENGLISH Operating Instructions Model No PT AE900U Panasonic Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use 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 U S A For assistance please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic co jp global Puerto Rico TQBJ 0182 Dear Panasonic Customer This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required Model number PT AE900U CAUTION This equipment is equipped with a three pin grounding type power plug Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug This plug will only fit a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Do not remove Serial number IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT E
29. XPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Power Supply This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz AC house current only CAUTION The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can only be used for power supplies up to 125 V 7 A If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this you will need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord If you use the accessory cord in such situations fire may result WARNING MISE EN GARDE RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE RISK OF ELECTRIC NE PAS OUVRIR SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNUNG ZUR VERMEIDUNG EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES GER T NICHT FFNEN constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to AN literature accompanying the product WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
30. de GAMMA HIGH 4 oe p gt l vy ECT CROECTOR Om Press the SHUTTER button The picture will be turned off To return to normal operating mode press any button on either the projector or remote control unit except the LIGHT button and the buttons to e The individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown above Press the A or V button to switch the item Press the lt or gt button to adjust the value man onesies operate the selected device on the remote You can adjust ADVANCED MENU items with control unit Refer to page 17 for details Panasonic the bar scale only e The screen display will be cleared when the i MENU button or the RETURN button is pressed Ceny ees ce or when no operation is carried out for 3 seconds e Refer to page 46 for details on the ADVANCED MENU 34 ENGLISH ENGLISH 35 Useful functions Using the Cinema Color Management function C C M You can adjust save and retrieve the settings for the selected colors of the projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference Press the A or VW button to select an item press the lt or gt button to change the settings and press the ENTER button for confirmation Press the C C M button PROFILE 4 gt CURSOR LOG PROFILE SAVE The COLOR MANAGEMENT menu will be
31. e ceiling ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work You will need to purchase the separate installation kit Model No ET PKE300 ET PKE700 Furthermore all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician If using this projector at high elevations above 1 400 m set the FAN CONTROL to HIGH Refer to page 53 Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions ENGLISH 11 Preparation Notes on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else this will be magnified and projected onto the screen Moreover when not using the projector retract the lens and then cover it with the lens cover Screen Do not apply any volatile substances which may cause discoloration to the screen and do not let it become dirty or damaged Lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as individual lamp characteristics usage conditions and the installation environment especially when the projector is subjected to continuous use for more than 10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off Liquid crystal panel e Do not project the same image for long periods of time a
32. een menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on screen menus The general arrangement of these menus is shown below Menu screen PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION EXIT S ae PICTURE MODE NORMAL CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS NR CINEMA REALITY TV SYSTEM ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD Press the MENU button to display the menu screen Refer to page 42 for details on how to operate the on screen menus picture menu page 44 When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input is being input When a YPsBPR PC HDMI signal NORMAL CONTRAST CONTRAST BRIGHT BRIGHT COLOR COLOR TINT TINT SHARPNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS DYNAMIC IRIS NR NR CINEMA REALITY CINEMA REALITY TV SYSTEM ADVANCED MENU ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE 525p 40 ENGL
33. ess the ENTER button The next screen for the item will then be displayed Fa Unavailable on screen menu items This projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the signal being input When an item cannot be adjusted or a function cannot be used the corresponding on screen menu display does not appear and the pressed item or function will not work even if the ENTER button is EXIT SELECT ENTER The selected item will be displayed in orange The sub menu for the selected item will i be displayed on the right side Press the ENTER button PO 0 V POSITION G Position ASPECT wss LANGUAGE KEYSTONE RETURN SELECT A ENTER NORMAL You can select an item from the sub menu Returning a setting to the factory default If you press the NORMAL button on the remote control unit you can return settings to the factory default settings However the operation of this function varies depending on which screen is being displayed When a menu screen is being displayed All the items on the sub menu which is being displayed will be returned to their factory default settings and the value and setting indicator will appear white e When an individual adjustment screen is being displayed Only the item displayed will be returned to the factory default setting and
34. etting and then press the ENTER button The confirmation screen will then be displayed Press the lt or gt button to select OK and then press the ENTER button The current picture setting will be saved MEMORY SAVE SAVE THE ADJUSTED VALUE AS MEMORY 1 OK CANCEL RETURN oR aCei ENTER NOTE You can save up to 3 settings for each of the 2 signal groups described below up to 6 settings can be saved S VIDEO VIDEO YPsBPR HDMI except for VGA480 signals and 1 125 1 080 60i and 1 125 1 080 50i signals from PCs VGA480 HDMI signals and PC except for 1 125 1 080 60i and 1 125 1 080 50i signals MEMORY LOAD Press the ENTER button to display the MEMORY LOAD menu If any setting is not saved in the MEMORY SAVE menu the MEMORY LOAD menu will not be displayed Refer to page 34 on how to retrieve the saved settings SIGNAL MODE PC YPBPR HDMI only This displays the type of signal which is currently being projected Refer to the list on page 64 for details on each type of signal Projecting SRGB compatible pictures sRGB is an international color reproduction standard IEC61966 2 1 established by the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC If you would like the colors in SRGB compatible pictures to be reproduced more faithfully make the following settings Select PICTURE MODE and set it to N
35. f Conformity Model Number PT AE900U Trade Name Panasonic Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America Address One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone number 1 888 View PTV 843 9788 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 4 ENGLISH Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Precautions with regard to Safely ae 6 ACCESSOFIECS 00ssssecsssesseeseeeeees 10 Before USC ccssssscsssesesnsseeeeseeees 11 Location and function of each DOM iieii 13 Getting started Setting up ccsseeceeseeeeesseeeeeeeeees 18 Projection methods Projector position Projection distances Setting up range using the lens shift function Connections cceeeeeeeeees 22 Connecting to video equipment Connecting to equipment compatible with HDMI Connecting to computer Preparation for the remote control UNIt eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 25 Basic operation Turning on the power 26 Turning off the powert 28 Useful functions Setting the aspect ratio 30 Selecting the picture mode 33 Turning on the button lights 33 Retrieving the saved picture SOCUtiINGS 2ceceseeeeceeeeseeeeeeenseeee 34 Turn
36. f the lamp is reduced 4 a gt but the projector uses less power 4 OMN TP and the operating noise is also reduced swn gt The LOW setting is recommended aL 240MiN gt for narrow rooms where a high The projector will return to standby mode after the duration of the period you set has passed The period can be set from 60 minutes to 240 minutes in 30 minute intervals The remaining time will be displayed 3 minutes before the projector returns to standby mode The setting will be cancelled if set to OFF before reaching the duration of the period you set FAN CONTROL FAN CONTROL 4 NORMAL gt 4 HIGH gt Set FAN CONTROL to HIGH when using this projector at high elevations above 1 400 m only picture luminance is not essential or for watching movies NOTE e LAMP POWER cannot be set when no signal is being input LAMP RUNTIME This setting displays the usage time for the lamp unit which is currently being used When replacing the lamp unit follow the instructions on page 58 and reset LAMP RUNTIME to 0 NOTE The lamp s operating life varies depending on the usage conditions such as the LAMP POWER setting and the number of times the power is turned on and off ENGLISH 53 Adjustments and settings When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated There are two indicat
37. frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC CAUTION To assure continued compliance use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computers or peripheral devices Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the users authority to operate If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector you must use optional RS 232C serial interface cable with ferrite core Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user s authority to operate 2 ENGLISH ENGLISH 3 Preparation WARNING Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer Data Processing Equipment ANSI NFPA 75 Declaration o
38. gnals the aspect ratio will also be switched automatically OFF WSS will not be detected from PAL or 625i 576i YPBPR signals OVER SCAN 525p 480p 625p 576p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 60p and 750 720 50p signals for YPsBPR and HDMI signals only OVER SCAN 4 ON gt 4 OFF gt Set to OFF when some letters or parts of a projected image not visible around the edges of the image KEYSTONE When either the projector or the screen is tilted the keystone distortion will affect the image If the projected image contains keystone distortion follow the procedures in the table to correct any keystone distortion Vertical keystone distortion correction only Picture condition Operation Press the gt button Press the lt button NOTE Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected to 30 of the angle of tilt However the greater the correction amount the more the picture quality will deteriorate and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus To obtain the best picture quality set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible The picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is carried out The ratio of length and width of an image may become incorrect depending on the amount of
39. he cooling fan is operating The projector is preparing for projection after the power is turned on while the power indicator is illuminated orange After a short period a picture Illuminated Orange Flashing will be projected ENGLISH 29 Basic operation Setting the aspect ratio ASPECT This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal 2 5 ASPET aPC 00E j a a O PICADIUST man oa ccm Panasonic PROJECTOR S VIDEO VIDEO YPsBPR1 YPBPR2 Press the ASPECT button Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below Refer to the illustrations in the table for assistance in selecting a suitable aspect ratio JUST gt 4 3 gt 16 9 14 9 gt ZOOM1 gt ZOOM2 When an NTSC 525i 480i or 525p 480p YPsPR signal is being input AUTO gt 4 3 gt 16 9 gt JUST gt ZOOM 4 3 gt 16 9 V SCROLL SCROLL cannot be set when a VGA or SVGA signal is being input 30 ENGLISH 4 3 16 9 When a 525p 480p or 625p 576p signal is being input 4 3 gt 16 9 gt JUST gt ZOOM 4 3 O Q Q Horizontal expansion of projected image a nn CORA OO ee Expansion preserves original ratio oe Cy O OO OOQ JUST Horizontal expansion of projected image Center of image is less distorted D O Ss
40. he front side of the projector to move the lens in order to adjust the position of the projected image e Vertical lens shift When shift lever is moved down full __ 7 About 63 of the screen maximum About 63 of the screen maximum i _ oe ae E When shift lever is moved up full e Horizontal lens shift About 25 of the About 25 of the screen maximum _ screen maximum When shift lever is moved to the left full 20 ENGLISH When shift lever is moved to the right full e Projector setting up range in relation to the screen H Projector k Ky 50 v Projector set up range center of the lens 50 Screen Center of the screen vertical Horizontal shift range H When the lens has been shifted fully About 63 About 0 up or down When the center of the lens is placed Vertical V Shift lever operation range About 50 About 8 at the same height as the upper or lower edge of the screen About 0 About 25 When the lens is shifted only to the right or left The values in the table are for the width and the height of the screen NOTE Turn the shift lever right to secure the shift lever When the lens has been shifted fully to the right or left you will not be able to shift the lens up or do
41. hed change the setting manually to the required TV system NOTE When set to AUTO the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL60 PAL M PAL N SECAM signals 46 ENGLISH ADVANCED MENU Picture settings can be adjusted in more detail Press the ENTER button to display the ADVANCED MENU GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW CONTRAST R CONTRAST G CONTRAST B BRIGHT R BRIGHT G BRIGHT B COLOR MANAGEMENT ojia lioll oloo io io io ee GAMMA HIGH MID LOW These items are for adjusting the gradation of the bright medium and dark scenes in the projected image respectively CONTRAST R G B These items are for adjusting the color temperature of the white areas of the projected image by changing each level BRIGHT R G B These items are for adjusting the color temperature of the black areas of the projected image by changing each level COLOR MANAGEMENT This item is for adjusting the selected colors of the projected image to suit your preference and saving the settings Refer to page 36 for details MEMORY SAVE Press the ENTER button to display the MEMORY SAVE menu OR MEMORY2 MEMORY3 The settings adjusted in PICTURE menu can be saved Press the A or Y button to select the number MEMORY 1 2 3 in which you want to save the s
42. hift lever Do not pull the shift lever while adjusting the lens shift Adjusting the angle The position of the projected image upward and downward can be fine adjusted by turning the front adjustable legs When adjusting the legs be careful of the hot air which comes out of the air outlet port e f the projected image contains keystone distortion adjust KEYSTONE in the POSITION menu refer to page 49 for details D Adjusting the size Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image Adjusting the focus Turn the focus ring to adjust L the focus of the projected image ENGLISH 27 Basic operation Turning off the power MAIN POWER ACIN OFF__ON ECTOR ere 1 JQ wm gt A NAURUU BABBERER BBRERER BRBEREB N O BERBREE Power indicator Press the POWER button POWER OFF e A confirmation screen is displayed on POWER OFF the screen CANCEL RETURN SELECT ENTER Press the lt or gt button to select OK and then press the ENTER button The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange while the cooling fan is still operating Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn off
43. hurt and damage your eyes Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens In addition turn off the power and disconnect the power cord plug when you are away from the projector Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens If you place directly into this light it can hurt or damage your skin Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port Heated air comes out of the air outlet port Do not place your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port allow at least 10cm 4 of space otherwise burns or damage could result Replacement of the lamp should only be carried out by a qualified technician The lamp has high internal pressure If improperly handled explosion might result e The lamp can easily become damaged if struck against hard objects or dropped and injury or malfunctions may result When replacing the lamp allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it The lamp cover gets very hot and touching it can cause burns Before replacing the lamp be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet e Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit The accessory remote control unit can be used to operate not only the projector but also other appliances
44. ing off the picture momentarily 34 Displaying the PICTURE menu 35 Displaying the ADVANCED MENU 35 Using the Cinema Color Management function 36 Adjustments and settings On screen MeNUS eceeeeees 40 Menu screens Menu operation guide Returning a setting to the factory default Adjusting the picture 44 PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS Noise Reduction NR CINEMA REALITY TV SYSTEM ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE Projecting sRGB compatible pictures Adjusting the position 48 Horizontal position Vertical position DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE AUTO SETUP Changing the display language 50 Option settings ss eeee 51 OSD OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION AUTO SEARCH BACK COLOR STARTUP LOGO DESK CEILING FRONT REAR OFF TIMER FAN CONTROL LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME Care and maintenance When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated 54 Cleaning and replacing the air filter 0 cceeeeeeeeeees 56 Replacing the lamp unit 57 Before calling for service 60 Cleaning and maintenance 61 Others Specifications ssseeeees 62 Appendix 22 eeceeeeeeeeseeseeneeeneeeeees 64 List of compatible signals General arrangement of the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu Using the SERIAL connector Projectio
45. is time also Replacing the lamp unit Warning The lamp unit should only be replaced by a qualified technician When replacing the lamp allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it e The lamp cover gets very hot and touching it can cause burns Notes on replacing the lamp unit The light generating lamp is made of glass so dropping it or allowing it to hit hard objects may cause it to burst Be careful when handling the lamp e Dispose of the removed old lamp with the same care that would be taken with a fluorescent light A Phillips screwdriver is necessary for removing the lamp unit NOTE The projector is not supplied with a replacement lamp unit Please ask your dealer for details Lamp unit product no ET LAE900 CAUTION e Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above Lamp unit replacement period The lamp is a consumable product Even when the full life of the bulb has not been exhausted the brightness of the light will gradually decline Therefore periodic replacement of the lamp is necessary The intended lamp replacement interval is 3 000 hours but it is possible that the lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as a particular lamp s characteristics usage conditions and the installation environment Early preparation for lamp replacement is encouraged The lamp will automatically shut off after approxi
46. ity lock This can be used to connect a commercially available theft prevention cable manufactured by Kensington This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver Security System from Kensington Lamp unit cover page 57 MAIN POWER switch pages 26 and 28 14 ENGLISH Connector panel wo PB 3 Pala f Pegs _ PR CR_ X F COMPONENT 2 IN S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN SERIAL connector pages 22 23 24 and 66 This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to control the projector externally RS 232C compatible HDMI IN connector page 23 This connector is used to input HDMI signals PC IN RGB input connector page 24 This connector is used to input RGB signals from a PC COMPONENT 1 IN YPBPR CBCR input connectors page 22 These connectors are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible equipment such as a DVD player S VIDEO IN connector page 22 This connector is used to input signals from an S VIDEO compatible equipment such as a video deck VIDEO IN connector page 22 This connector is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck COMPONENT 2 IN YPBPR CBCR input connectors page 22 These connectors are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible equipment such as a DVD player ENGLISH 15 Preparation Projector control panel tet O om 8 INPUT MENU Pt Remote control unit PROJECTOR syste OTOR
47. mately 10 minutes when 3 000 hours of use have been reached because of a much greater chance of it exploding after this time NOTE The usage hours explained above are for when LAMP POWER in the OPTION menu has been set to HIGH and when DYNAMIC IRIS in the PICTURE menu has been set to ON When LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH and DYNAMIC IRIS has been set to OFF the usage hours will be 2 000 hours If LAMP POWER is set to LOW the brightness of the lamp will be less and life of the lamp can be extended While 3 000 hours is the intended replacement interval it is not a period of time covered by warranty ENGLISH 57 Care and maintenance On screen display LAMP indicator REPLACE LAMP LAMP o N More than 2 700 hours display More than 3 000 hours Displayed for 30 seconds Pressing any button will clear the Remains displayed until any button is pressed IIluminates red during image projection and standby mode These periods of time may become shorter according to the settings of the projector Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE e f the lamp usage time has passed 3 000 hours when LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH and when DYNAMIC IRIS has been set to ON the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation The steps to 4 on
48. n dimensions calculation methods Dimensions 2 22seeeeeeeeeeeees 69 Trademark acknowledgements 70 ENGLISH 5 Preparation Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If you notice smoke strange smells or noise coming from the projector disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet e Do not continue to use the projector in such cases otherwise fire or electric shocks could result e Check that no more smoke is coming out and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs e Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself as this can be dangerous Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of the projector f the installation location is not strong enough it may fall down or tip over and severe injury or damage could result Installation work such as ceiling suspension should only be carried out by a qualified technician e If installation is not carried out correctly there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur If foreign objects or water get inside the projector or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet e Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs Do not overload the wall outlet f the power supply is overloaded for example by using too many adapters
49. n to select the OPTION menu MENU 5 OSD PICTURE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION AUTO SEARCH G3 LANGUAGE BACK COLOR OKSEN STARTUP LOGO DESK CEILING FRONT REAR OFF TIMER FAN CONTROL EXIT LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME SELECT ENTER Press the ENTER button and then press the A or V button to select LAMP RUNTIME OSD ON OSD DESIGN TYPE1 OSD POSITION CENTER AUTO SEARCH ON BACK COLOR BLUE STARTUP LOGO ON DESK CEILING DESK FRONT REAR FRONT OFF TIMER OFF FAN CONTROL NORMAL LAMP POWER HIGH Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds OSD ON OSD DESIGN TYPE1 OSD POSITION CENTER AUTO SEARCH ON BACK COLOR BLUE STARTUP LOGO ON DESK CEILING DESK FRONT REAR FRONT OFF TIMER OFF FAN CONTROL NORMAL LAMP POWER HIGH R RO The LAMP RUNTIME will change to TIME RESET POWER OFF f the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit is pressed the lamp time resetting screen will be cancelled Turn off the power This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to zero Refer to page 28 for details on how to turn off the power NOTE
50. nsions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen diagonal length Units for calculations m 16 9 SO SH e e SW LW LT Screen Width SW SDx0 872 Screen Height SH SDx0 490 Minimum Projection Distance LW 1 2244xSD 0 056 Maximum Projection Distance LT 2 4449xSD 0 056 The values obtained from the formulas above are approximate Dimensions lt Units mm inch gt oluoseueg 270 10 5 8 255 10 1 32 104 4 3 32 84 3 9 32 82 9 3 1 4 335 13 3 16 ENGLISH 69 Others Trademark acknowledgements e VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC The font used in the on screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company Ltd All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal a These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled
51. ors on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector so if you notice that one of the indicators is on turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem TEMP indicator Indicator display STANDBY RED LAMP TEMP power GRE MENU Illuminated red Lamp unit on ENTER LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Flashing red Lamp unit off Problem The surrounding temperature or the temperature inside the projector has become unusually high The surrounding temperature or the temperature inside the projector has become dangerously high causing the lamp unit to automatically shut off The ventilation holes may be covered The ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high The air filter may be blocked Uncover the ventilation holes Set up the projector in a place where the temperature is between 0 C 32 F and 40 C 104 F and the humidity is between 20 and 80 with no condensation If you set the FAN CONTROL to HIGH page 53 set up the projector in a place where the temperature is between 0 C 32 F and 35 C 95 F and the humidity is between 20 and 80 with no condensation e Turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure on page 28 and
52. rojector may be obstructed The remote control unit may be out of the operation range 60 ENGLISH e The signal format TV SYSTEM may not be set correctly There may be a problem with the video tape or other signal source A signal which is not compatible with the projector may be being input Problem Possible cause Picture from The cable may be too long The external video output for the laptop computer may not be set correctly You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the Fn F3 or Fn F10 keys simultaneously The actual method varies depending on the type of computer so refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Wipe the cabinet with a soft dry cloth If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it squeeze the cloth very well and then wipe the cabinet After cleaning wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth If using a chemically treated cloth read the instructions supplied with the cloth before use Do not wipe the lens with a cloth that is dusty or which produces lint If any dust or lint gets onto the lens such dust or lint will be magnified and projected onto the screen Use a blower to clean any dust and lin
53. s on the remote control unit Buttons to operate the selected device These buttons are used to operate the devices which have been programed into the remote control unit using the preset or learning functions of the remote control unit Refer to Remote control unit Guide for details D PROJECTOR button Buttons from to and are used to operate both the projector and the other devices which have been programed in the remote control unit Be sure to press the PROJECTOR button before operating the projector RETURN button page 42 When a menu screen is being displayed this button is used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen SHUTTER button page 34 This button is used to momentarily turn off the picture MEM LOAD MEMORY LOAD button page 34 This button is used to display the MEMORY LOAD menu 5 C C M Cinema Color Management button page 36 This button is used to display the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu 4 ADVANCED button pages 35 and 46 This button is used to display an item from the ADVANCED MENU MAIN button pages 35 and 44 This button is used to display an item from the PICTURE menu 48 ASPECT button page 30 This button is used for aspect adjustment vertical and horizontal proportions 9 PIC MODE PICTURE MODE button page 33 Pressing this button will change the picture mode NORMAL button page 43 This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factor
54. s this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details Occasionally a few non active pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue green or red Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD 12 ENGLISH Location and function of each part Projector lt Top right and front gt Projector control panel page 16 Zoom ring page 27 Focus ring page 27 Projection lens Air inlet port Do not cover this port Air filter page 56 Shift lever page 27 This lever adjusts the lens direction Front adjustable legs L R page 27 Lens cover Remote control signal receptor page 25 Air outlet port Do not cover this port WARNING Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port e Heated air comes out of the air outlet port Do not place your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port allow at least 10cm 4 of space otherwise burns or damage could result ENGLISH 13 Preparation Projector lt Back and bottom gt Connector panel page 15 Air inlet port Do not cover this port 3 Power input socket AC IN page 26 The accessory power cord is connected here Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord Secur
55. se this command to return to a previous menu screen or to clear the menu screen OCU A button A V lt 4and OCD Y button buttons OCL lt button OCR P button MAIN Use this command to display an item in the PICTURE menu page 35 Aspect ratio The aspect ratio will be switched each time selection the command is sent page 30 Continued on next page ENGLISH 67 Continued from previous page Control contents Remarks Picture mode selection Parameter NAT NATURAL NOR NORMAL DYN DYNAMIC CN1 CINEMA1 CN2 CINEMA2 CN3 CINEMA3 VID VIDEO Refer to page 33 for details Returning to the default setting Inquiry commands Inquiry contents Use this command to return the setting to the factory default page 43 Parameter Power condition 000 OFF 001 ON Input signal Picture mode VID VIDEO SVD S VIDEO RG1 PC YUV YPBPR1 HDM HDMI CP1 YPBPR1 CP2 YPBPR2 NAT NATURAL NOR NORMAL DYN DYNAMIC CN1 CINEMA1 CN2 CINEMA2 CN3 CINEMA3 VID VIDEO Refer to page 33 for details Shutter function O OFF 1 ON Freeze function Cable specifications 0 OFF 1 ON When connected to a personal computer At the At the computer projector DTE specifications 1 7 68 ENGLISH oj N oO BR wo Pp o A sa a mM a wo oa Projection dimensions calculation methods Dime
56. ss the MENU button Panasonic PROJECTOR EUR7814220 NOTE Press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit to return to the previous screen 42 ENGLISH POSITION LANGUAGE EXIT SELECT ENTER PICTURE MODE NORMAL k CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS 0 0 o 0 o COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS NR CINEMA REALITY TV SYSTEM ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD The menu screen will be displayed Press the A or V button to select an item from the main menu on the left side H POSITION V POSITION ASPECT E POSITION WSS LANGUAGE KEYSTONE Press the A or Y button to select an item and then press the lt or gt button to adjust the value or change the setting For items with selective setting or a bar scale the individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown below Press the A or Y button to switch the item A BRIGHT Cok V The value and setting indicator will turn green when any adjustment changes from the factory set value For items without any selective setting or bar scale pr
57. switch to turn on the power The power indicator on the projector will illuminate red Press the POWER button The power indicator on the projector will flash green After a short period the indicator will illuminate green and the startup logo will be displayed If you would like the startup logo not to be displayed set STARTUP LOGO to OFF Refer to page 52 Turn on the power of all connected devices e Start the play function of a device such as a DVD player NOTE A rattling sound may be heard when the power is turned on anda tinkling sound may be heard when the lamp unit is turned on but these are not signs of malfunctions 26 ENGLISH 4 Press the input select button to select the input signal Input select pea button Control Paaa e aa aa panel Changing LVIDEO S VIDEO YPePn1 signals HDMI PC YPsePr2 In D Pa ni VIDEO CMPNT HDMI PC Remote n control Changing LVIDEO YPePe1 Pe _ all signals l i i S VIDEO YPsPr2 HDMI A picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first and when you change the setup place O Adjusting the lens shift Use the shift lever to adjust the position of the projected image Turn the shift lever right to secure the shift lever and left to release the s
58. t CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP DYNAMIC IRIS NR CINEMA REALITY ADVANCED MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE 525p 44 ENGLISH PICTURE MODE The picture mode can be selected Refer to page 33 for details CONTRAST This adjusts the contrast of the picture Adjust the BRIGHT setting first if required before adjusting the CONTRAST setting The picture is bright lt button The picture is dark button BRIGHT This adjusts the darker areas black areas in the picture Black areas are too light lt lt button Dark areas are too solid button COLOR S VIDEO VIDEO YPsPR PC HDMI only The color is too deep lt button The color is too pale button NOTE When PC signals are being input adjustment can be made only when 1 125 1 080 60i and 1 125 1 080 50i signals are being input TINT NTSC NTSC 4 43 YPBPR PC HDMI only This adjusts the flesh tones in the picture The flesh tones are greenish lt 4 button The flesh tones are reddish button NOTE When PC signals are being input adjustment can be made only when 1 125 1 080 60i and 1 125 1 080 50i signals are being input SHARPNESS To soften the picture details lt button To sharpen the picture details gt button COLOR TEMP
59. t leak explode or catch fire and burns or other injury may result When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities and are correct f the batteries are inserted incorrectly they may explode or leak and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Use only the specified batteries e f incorrect batteries are used they may explode or leak and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Do not mix old and new batteries f the batteries are inserted incorrectly they may explode or leak and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Do not put your weight on this projector You could fall or the projector could break and injury may result e Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning Electric shocks can result if this is not done Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year e f dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out it can result in fire or problems with operation t is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required
60. t from the lens surface or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint ENGLISH 61 Care and maintenance Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 180 W During standby when fan is stopped Approx 0 08 W 2 2A 1 0A LCD panel Panel size diagonal Aspect ratio 0 7 type 17 78 mm 16 9 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels RGB Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 921 600 1 280 x 720 x 3 panels Lens Manual zoom 2x Manual focus F 1 9 3 1 21 7 mm 43 1 mm Lamp UHM lamp 130 W Luminosity 1 100 Im Scanning frequency for RGB signals Horizontal scanning frequency 30 kHz 70 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 50 Hz 87 Hz Dot clock frequency Less than 108 MHz YPBPR signals 525i 480i 525p 480p 625i 576i 625p 576p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p Color system 7 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM Projection size Throw distance 1 016 mm 5 080 mm 40 2007 1 2m 12 4 m 311 408 Screen aspect ratio 16 9 Installation Front Rear Ceiling Desk Menu selection method Connectors S VIDEO IN Single line Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p C 0 286 V p p 75 Q VIDEO IN Single line RCA pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 Q PC IN RGB Single line D sub HD 15 pin female R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Q G SYNC 1 0 V p p
61. the keystone correction ENGLISH 49 Adjustments and settings Keystone distortion of the on screen display will not be corrected Keystone distortion may remain depending on the lens shift adjustment AUTO SETUP PC only H POSITION V POSITION DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE are automatically adjusted according to the input signal Changing the display language Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Select the LANGUAGE menu from the main menu and then press the ENTER button 3 Press the A or Y button to select a language and then press the ENTER button Indicates the language which is currently set 50 ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANGAIS ESPANOL ITALIANO PORTUGUES SVENSKA NORSK DANSK POLSKI E TINA MAGYAR PYCCKN Ing SzH ENGLISH Option settings Press the MENU button to display the menu screen Select the OPTION menu from the main menu and then press the ENTER button Press the A or V button to select an item Press the lt or gt button to change the setting OSsD lt ON gt OSD DESIGN TYPE1 OSD POSITION CENTER AUTO SEARCH ON BACK COLOR BLUE STARTUP LOGO ON DESK CEILING DESK FRONT REAR FRONT OFF TIMER OFF FAN CONTROL
62. the power after the power indicator on the projector illuminates red Do not cut power to the projector in any way while the cooling fan is still operating Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector or unplug the power cord from the wall outlet 28 ENGLISH NOTE e During projection of an image the cooling fan will operate emitting a small noise as it operates This noise may change depending on the ambient temperature Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little By using the OPTION menu to set LAMP POWER to LOW the operating sound of the fan can be reduced Refer to page 53 You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by holding it down for at least 0 5 seconds When the projector is in standby mode the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red the projector continues to draw approximately 0 08 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped Power indicator Power indicator status Projector status The projector is in standby mode and image projection mead MOrolnae is possible by pressing the POWER button The projector is preparing for projection after the Flashing power is turned on while the power indicator is Green illuminated red After a short period a picture will be projected Illuminated A picture is being projected The lamp is cooling down after the power is turned off T
63. the power is turned on BACK COLOR BACK COLOR 4 BLUE gt 4 2 gt This sets the color which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector STARTUP LOGO STARTUP LOGO 4 ON gt 4 OFF gt ON The Panasonic logo will be displayed when the power is turned on OFF The Panasonic logo will not be displayed when the power is turned on 52 ENGLISH DESK CEILING DESK CEILING 4 DESK 4 Ene gt This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Refer to page 18 DESK When the projector is placed on a desk or similar CEILING When the projector is suspended from a ceiling using the ceiling bracket sold separately FRONT REAR FRONT REAR 4 FRONT gt This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Refer to page 18 FRONT When the projector is placed in front of a screen REAR When using a translucent screen OFF TIMER LAMP POWER OFF TIMER 4 OFF gt LAMP POWER 4 HIGH gt 7 4 60MIN gt 4 LOW 4 on gt This setting changes the lamp i a 5 brightness When set to LOW the luminance o
64. the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 28 and then disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down vUse a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector and then remove the lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover fixing screws 58 ENGLISH 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely Then hold the handle of the lamp unit and gently pull it out from the projector Lamp unit fixing screws Cy A 5 Handle Insert the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct and then use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the lamp unit fixing screws When inserting the new lamp unit be sure to push it in at the point and Install the lamp unit cover and then use a Phillips screwdriver to securely tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screws Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch Press the POWER button so that a picture is projected onto the screen Press the MENU button to display the menu screen and then press the A or V butto
65. then clean the air filter refer to page 56 54 ENGLISH LAMP indicator Indicator display Illuminated red Flashing red Problem It is nearly time to replace the lamp unit An abnormality has been detected in the lamp circuit e Does REPLACE LAMP appear on the screen after the projector is turned on The power may have been turned on straight away after it was turned off e There may be an abnormality in the lamp circuit NOTE This occurs when the operation time for the lamp unit is nearing 2 700 hours when LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH and when DYNAMIC IRIS has been set to ON Ask your dealer or an Authorized Service Center to replace the lamp unit Wait for a while until the lamp unit cools down before turning the power back on again Turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure given on page 28 and then contact an Authorized Service Center Be sure to turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 28 before carrying out any of the procedures in the Remedy column f the TEMP indicator is illuminated and the power turns off after the procedures in the Remedy column have been carried out it means an abnormality has occurred Please contact an Authorized Service Center so that the necessary repairs can be made ENGLISH 55
66. tted data Connected internally NC NC 66 ENGLISH Basic format The data sent from the computer to the projector is transmitted in the format shown below STX Command Parameter ETX Input signal selection Parameter VID VIDEO SVD S VIDEO RG1 PC YUV YPsBPR1 HDM HDMI CP1 YPBPR1 CP2 YPBPR2 Start byte 1 byte End byte 02h 3bytes 1 byte 4 bytes 03h NOTE The projector can not receive the command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on Wait 10 seconds before sending the command If sending multiple commands check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command When a command which does not require parameters is sent the colon is not required If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer the ER401 command will be sent from the projector to the personal computer Shutter function Use this command to momentarily turn off the picture Operation will be switched between ON and OFF each time the command is sent Do not switch operation ON and OFF after only short periods of time Freeze function The picture being projected will be paused Parameter 0 OFF 1 ON Menu screen The menu screen will be displayed Use this command to accept and to activate Others ENTER items selected in the on screen menus RETURN U
67. utton or the RETURN button twice When there are same or similar colors in the projected image these colors will also be changed ENGLISH 37 Useful functions The colors white gray and black cannot be adjusted f the same colors are adjusted separately these colors may not be adjusted to suit your preference You can adjust a maximum of 8 colors POINT 1 8 for each user USER1 2 3 The cursor will not be displayed when 8 colors have already been adjusted LOG PICTURE MODE CINEMA1 You can adjust the color settings again or delete the settings Press the ENTER button to display the LOG menu COLOR TINT BRIGHT POINTI o o POINT2 z 0 2 POINT3 0 0 POINT4 10 POINT5 6 7 POINT6 i 1 Press the A or V button to select the setting you want to adjust and then Sane 5 press the ENTER button to display the POINTS z 4 selection screen ALL DELETE To delete all the settings select ALL DELETE and then press the ENTER selected ll E faist button The confirmation screen will then color color be displayed Select OK and then press the ENTER button All the settings in the LOG menu will be deleted and the PROFILE setting will return to NORMAL CHANGE CHANGE DELETE The CURSOR menu page 37 will
68. wall Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable e f the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable it may fall down or tip over and injury or damage could result Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet e Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector f water spills onto the projector or gets inside it fire or electric shocks could result e f any water gets inside the projector contact an Authorized Service Center Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector e Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector as doing so can result in fire or electric shocks Do not allow the and terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins e Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire e Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects During a thunderstorm do not touch the projector or the cable Electric shocks can result Do not use the projector in a bath or shower e Fire or electric shocks can result ENGLISH 7 Preparation Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens If you look directly into this light it can
69. wn When the lens has been shifted fully up or down you will not be able to shift the lens to the right or left Generally the maximum picture quality is obtained when the lens is moved to the center horizontally and vertically When the projector is tilted vertically and keystone correction needs to be carried out place the projector so that the center of the lens and the center of the screen vertical are matched ENGLISH 21 Getting started Connections Notes on connections Read the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections e f the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral device or available as an option you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned e Refer to the list on page 64 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the projector An audio system circuit is not provided with this projector Connect the audio output of the connected equipment to a separate audio system Connecting to video equipment Computer for control use DVD player DVD player 5 i 2S0 3 ii LLO To S Video output To YPBPR M d output H Serial adapter ET ADSER sold separately DIN 8 pin male Pe Ce PR CR l E
70. y default settings LCD display The selected device is displayed at the upper side The setting guide for the preset and learning functions and the button operation guide for the selected device are displayed at the lower side ENGLISH 17 Preparation Setting up Projection methods In way of installing projector any one of the following four projection methods are used Select whichever projection method matches the setting up method The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu Refer to page 52 for details Front desk projection Menu items Setting DESK CEILING DESK FRONT REAR FRONT e Front ceiling projection Menu items Setting DESK CEILING CEILING FRONT REAR FRONT NOTE You will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket ET PKE300 ET PKE700 when using the ceiling installation method Do not set up the projector vertically or tilted horizontally otherwise it may cause damage to the projector t is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted at less than 30 vertically Setting up the projector in places that are Rear desk projection Using a translucent screen Menu items Setting DESK CEILING DESK FRONT REAR REAR e Rear ceiling projection Using a translucent screen Projector position

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