Panasonic PT-L390U User's Manual
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1. Do not use the projector if you notice smoke or a Strange smell coming from It If an abnormality such as this occurs turn off the power and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet Check that no more smoke is coming out and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs Do not alternpt to repair the projector yoursell as his can be dangerous Do not use the projector if foreign objects or water get inside the projector or if the projector is dropped ar the cover is broken s f something such as this occurs turn off the power and disconnecl Ihe power cable from the wall outlet Continued use of the projector in this condition may cause fire or electric shocks lo occur CAUTION When using the projector Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector Doing so can cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall which could result in damage and or injury Do nat look into the lens while the projector is being used Strong lighl is emitted from the projector s lens If you look directly inta this light it can hurt and damage your eyes Fully insert the power cord plug inta the wall outlet If the power cord plug is nol fully inserted the plug may become damaged from overheat which could cause fires and electric shocks to occur Periodically inspect and clean the power cord plug f the power cord plug becomes dirty the insulation may become damaged through increased humidity which could cause fires2. Adjustment value 40 1 Parameter 00 00 Adjustment value 0 0 V BLANKING LOWER 01 Adjustment value 1 correction X1 40 01 Adjustment value 40 1 Parameter 20 Adjustment value 20 KEYSTONE adjustment 00 Adjustment value 00 01 Adjusiment value 01 20 Adjustment value 20 X1 Values for RGB input signals with a display resolution of other than 640 x 480 dots 47 2 Condition query commands Query Contents Query Contents Power condition Dot clock frequency setting condition Command QPL Input signal condition H POSITION adjustment condition Volume level V POSITION adjustment condition H BLANKING LEFT correction condition Mode setting condition COLOR level BRIGHT level H BLANKING RIGHT correction condition V BLANKING UPPER correction condition V BLANKING LOWER correction condition CONTRAST level KEYSTONE adjustment condition SHARPNESS level Projection method setting condition COLOR TEMP level INPUT DISPLAY condition Remote control unit power CLOCK PHASE level ON OFF setting condition Input signal setting mode condition Responses sent to the computer for condition query commands The projector sends the fallawing responses to the computer when a condition query command is received Adjusiment condilion response Sends the adjustment level value Input signal setting mode condition respon
3. Transmitter page 11 The Infrared signals are transmitied from here Click 1 button page 32 This button corresponds to the button on a single button mause or to the left button on a mouse with two buttons Battery compartment cover page 10 NOTE Do nol place the remote control unit up side down otherwise the pointer button may be pressed down which will cause the batteries to be consumed Before using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Insert the AA batteries supplied with the remote control making sure that the polarities are Open the battery compartment cover Push the section with the xe mark down firmly and then pull the cover Insert the batteries toward you to remove it Insert the batteries sa that their direction matches the polarity markings N inside the compartment NOTE Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Close the battery compartment cover Return the battery compartment cover to ils original position Notes on using the batteries The following should be observed in order to prevent damage to or leaking of the batteries Old Batteries New Batteries Replace both batteries at the same time Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of Furthermore do not burn spent batteries or put different types Such as alkali and manganese them in with combustible garbage batteries DO NOT do any of the following NG NG Do Do nat recharge Do n
4. 26 ERG Justing the keystone of the picture ua eri un parts 9 border KEY STONE 27 Before using the remote contro unit 10 Adjusting the clock phase CLOCK PHASE 28 Turning the power on and off 12 Turning off the on screen display of input Screen requirements 1 signal information INPUT DISPLAY 29 Standard setting up positions 15 Disabling the power button of the remote Adjusting the height of the projected image 16 contro unit REMOTE POWER 29 Adjusting the projector horizon 16 System configuration example 30 Projection method SETTING 17 Using the infrared mouse function 32 Adjusting the picture size and focus 18 Using the RS 232C connector 33 Changing the input source 19 Indicators 39 Controlling the sound 20 Cleaning the arr filter 40 Displaying the on screen menus 20 unit replacement period 41 Resetting adjustment values to the factory Replacing the lamp unit 41 pre settings standard values 20 Before asking for service Switching the input signal mode check the following points 43 SIGNAL MODE 21 Specifications 44 Selecting the picture mode MODE 23 External dimensions 4G Adjusting the picture to the desired setting 24 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture Power Supply This LCD Projector is designed to operate 100 240 volts 50 60 Hz AC house current only The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol
5. Adjusting the picture size and focus After setting up the projector the correct distance from the screen in accordance with the required projection size refer to page 15 adjust the picture size and focus while looking at the image projected onto the screen N aom ring Focus ring CD Adjust the picture size Turn the zoom ring to adjust the picture size NOTE If the zoom ring is turned clockwise the picture size becomes larger and if it is turned counterclockwise the picture size becomes smaller 2 Adjust the focus Turn the focus ring to the position where the picture on the screen 15 at Its sharpest 3 Adjust the picture size once more The picture size will change when the focus ring is turned so you should adjust the picture size once more 18 Changing the input source Projector Remote control unit 8 RGB USER USER 1 NOTE The input signal source changes as shown below each time the INPUT select button on the remote control unit or projector control panel is pressed The video signal from the input signal source which is connected to the S VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN terminal will be projected At this time the audio input will be swilched to the signal from the input source which ts connected to the AUDIO IN L A terminals for S VIDEO VIDEO input However only one audio signal input system is available so if you wish to change the audio Input source you will need to remove an
6. D Turn on the MAIN POWER switch When the MAIN POWER switch is turned on the STANDBY R power indicator will illuminate red and the projector gt ON G will be in standby mode 4 MAIN POWER Red 2 Press the POWER button to turn on the projector lamp Approximately 15 seconds after Ihe POWER button an either the projector or remote control unit is pressed the power indicator will switch to green and the projector lamp will switch an Projector Remote control unit STANDBY R 55 ON G C 5 Green 12 lt Turn off the power after use gt 1 Turn off the power While the metal halide lamp is on press the POWER button on the remote control unit or on the projector control panel Do not press the MAIN POWER switch immediately after turning off the lamp otherwise tt will shorten the lamp s operating life Projector Remote control unit STANDBY R POWER ON G Red 2 Wait until the fan stops The metal halide lamp which 15 used as the light source ts heated to high temperalures during use Because of this the fan keeps operating for approximately 30 seconds even after the MAIN POWER switch is pressed Do not press the MAIN POWER switch until Ine fan stops operating Turn off the main power The power indicator will switch off STANDBY R p gt em MAIN POWER a OFF NOTE a f the remote power funclion has been set to off the POWER button of the remote control unit
7. Jperating Instructions No PT L390U Uc E h f bs 1 he ae t aT a W 9 E D a a buf a fit k 1 E LT E k 1 Mj _ m ue d Ew t E a hee m i by Y Panasonic Head hese iri nain eem thia urit 515218 1 Dear Panasonic Customer This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require We hope tt will help you to gel the most performance out of your new product and Ihat 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 15 required Model number PT L380U Serial number Trademark Acknowledgements s P 5 2 and VGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation s Macintosh Is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc s 9801 is a trademark of NEC Corporalion VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Adjusting the picture position Features 3 POSITION 25 Precautions with regard to safety 4 Adjusting the horizontal and vertical Precautions on handling 6 d ione 25 orizontal and vertical blanking correction ot ead no hai 7
8. L R S VIDEO VIDEO input 0 5 Vrms RGB OUT connector Single line D SUB HD 15 pin female RGB 7 Vp p 750 HD SYNC Pass through from HD SYNC terminal of RGB IN connector VD Pass through from VD terminal of RGB IN connector VIDEO OUT terminal single line pin jack 10 Vp p 75 termination AUDIO OUT terminal Single line M3 jack Stereo MINI x 1 monitoring output and stereo compatible 05 Vrms 44 Connection terminals RS 232C inpul connector MOUSE input connector Power cord length Dimensions Width Height Length Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Certifications Remote control unii gt Power supply Operation range Weight Dimensions Width Height Length Accessories Remote control unit AA size batteries Power cord VGA cable VGA Macintosh adapter Computer sound cable AV cable BNC RCA adapter PS 2 mouse cable Maciniosh mouse cable Serial mouse cable Optional accessories B pin mint DIN connector For computer controlled operation 13 pin round conneclor For infrared mouse operation PS 2 Macintosh and serial computer compatible B 2 2 5 m 133 8 340 mm 73 32 188 mm 153 16 386 mm not including lens extension length 22 9155 10 4 kg 41 F 104 F 5 40 C 10 80 condensation UL1410 C UL FCC 3 V DC two AA size batteries 49 3 Approx 15 m When operated from directly in front of the signal receptor D 218 Ibs Appro
9. Note however that if you try to solve this problem by enlarging the piclure and blanking the edges the distortion will still persist Adjustment procedure The procedure below starts from the picture position adjustment menu screen 1 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursar to KEYSTONE 2 Press the and gt buttons to When the lt and gt buttons are pressed the adjust the keystone individual keystane adjustment screen will be The adjustment level range is displayed and the setting can be adjusted 20 to 20 The current setting will be displayed an the screen by means of numerals and a bar KEY STONE om Numeric adjustment level display Bar display s f the lower part of the screen is too wide and is distorted Press the gt button to adjust so that the vertical sides of the picture borders are vertical If lhe borders move too far in press the lt button to move them back toward thelr original positions If the upper part of the Screen ts too wide and is distorted Press the lt button to adjust so that the vertical sides of the picture borders are vertical If the borders move too far in press the gt button to move them back toward their original positions NOTE s f approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed the keystone adjustment screen will be cleared and the setting function will be canceled s While adjusting the s
10. ON displayed 4 If the cursor is moved to OFF using the A and v buttons only the POWER button on the remote control unit will be disabled NOTE a f the cursor is moved to ON in the remote power setting screen the POWER button on the remote control unit can be used to turn the power on and off The adjustment screen and Ihe main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button dg System configuration example Notes on system configuration m Turn off the power supply of each system component before connecting any of the components Read the instruction manual for each system component before connecting it f the necessary cables for connecting any system components are not supplied with the component or available an option you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned If there is a lol of jitter in the video signal input frorn Ihe video source the picture on the screen may flicker In such cases it willbe necessary to connect TBC time base collector The projector can be connected to video signal sources which out put VIDEO S VIDEO and analog RGB signals 0 B 5 0 Vp p synchronized signals The projector has a buill in speaker However you will need to connect a separate audio system lo the AUDIO OUT terminal if your needs specify high sound volumes No sound will come out of the projector s built in speaker while the AUDIO OUT terminal is being used Example of connectio
11. before they are projected Screens from 30 inches to 300 inches can be used manual facus zoom lens which can project images onto Screens ranging In size from inches to 300 inches ts provided as standard In addition a lens position adjustment function lets you adjust the vertical position of the projected image without having to tilt the projeclor An easy to use infrared mouse function can be used to control the on screen pointer The mouse cursor on the computer screen can be operated with ease by means of the remote control which has a built in infrared mouse function As well as replacing the Iraditional hand held pointer this function also lets you control some simple personal computer functions Precautions with regard to safety WARNING Setting up Do nat install this projector in a place which 15 not strong enough to take the projector s full weight a f the installation location is not strong enough the projector may fall down which could cause severe injury and or damage Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are sloped or unstable The projector may fall down or tip over During use the ambient temperature of the place where the projector is being used should be between 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C and the humidity should be between 10 and 40 Do not set up the projector in places where there are extremely humid or dusty conditions or in places where the Projector may come into contact with smoke or
12. or electric shocks to occur If not using the projector for long periods disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution Cleaning and maintenance Take particular care when replacing the lamp unit e The metal halide lamp contains gas under high pressure If it is dropped or hit against other objects it may break which could cause injury or problems with operalion Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out it can cause fire or problems with operation to occur It is a good idea to clean the inside of Ihe projector before the season for humid weather arrives Ask your Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required Consult your Authorized Service Center for details regarding cleaning costs Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying cut any cleaning Electric shocks can result if this is not done Precautions on handling Cautions regarding setting up Observe the following at all imes when setting up the projector m Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration such as near a motor or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctio
13. touch it Wait until Ihe lamp unit has cooled down sufficiently before attempting NOTE Insert the lamp unit so that ihe lamp core can be seen at the left Insert the power cord plug into the wall socket and turn on the MAIN POWER switch at the front of the projector Use an insulated screwdriver with a narrow tip to press the lamp cumulative time reset button which is Inside ihe lamp unit cover continuously for three seconds or more This will reset the lamp usage time to zero The lamp indicator will switch off at the same time Lamp cumulative time reset button Replace the lamp unit cover NOTE e Make sure Ihat the lamp unit is Installed securely If the lamp unit or the lamp unit cover is not installed securely the protection circuit may operate and the power will not turn on If this happens turn the MAIN POWER switch off and then on again a 5 8 42 Before asking for service check the following points Power does not turn on The power card is not connected s The main power switch on the projector is turned off The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet s TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing Correct the problem while referring to the instructions on pages 39 and 40 LAMP indicator 15 illuminated or flashing Correct the problem while referring to the instructions an page 33 s The arr filter cover or lamp unit cover has nat been correctly installed No pictur
14. within an equilateral triangle is intended to CAUTION alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN enclosure thal may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISM OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER BACK The exclamation point within an equilateral NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE rangle is intended to alert the user to the REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL presence of important operating and maintenance servicing Instructions in the literature accompanying the product 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 fil a grounding type power outlet This 15 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 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generales uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used In accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation af
15. 46 228 cm NOTE addition if the projector is not completely vertical with respect to the screen and horizontal with respect to the floor distortion of the projected image will result Adjust the projector harizon by the procedure given on page 16 s The values the table shown above are approximate 46 Adjusting the height of the projected image The position of the projected image can be adjusted by changing the height of the projector lens using the lens adjustment dial If the lens adjustment dial is turned clockwise the position of the projected image will be raised 7 Solid line Original picture position Dotted line Picture position after adjustmenl If the lens adjustment dial is turned counterclockwise the position of the projected image will be lowered NOTE s The possible range of adjustment will vary depending on the size of the projected image For details refer to Standard setting up positions on page 15 If ihe lens adjustment dial is turned too far it will start ta turn loosely Adjusting the projector horizon The height of each of the four legs on the base of the projector can be adjusted If the place where the is being positioned is not perfectly level adjust the heights of these legs so that the projector is slable and level NOTE s Do not use the adjustable legs to change the angle of projection If the projector is not perfectly ver
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17. OS To adjust the vertical position of the picture select V POS instead 8 Press the lt and gt buttons The H POS adjustment screen will appear to adjusi the picture position and the adjusiment condition will be displayed Numeric adjustment level display 4 Bar display When adjusting the horizontal position H POS Adjustment range 0 40 If the gt button ts pressed the picture moves to the right If the lt button 15 pressed the picture moves to the left When adjusting the vertical position V POS Adjusiment range D 40 However if PAL signals are being input the adjustment level range is 0 14 and if RGB signals with a display resolution of other than 640 x 480 dots are being input the setting can be switched between 0 and 1 only If the lt button 15 pressed the picture moves down NOTE s If approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed lhe currently displayed adjustment menu screen will be cleared and the setting function will be canceled s While adjusting the setling in an individual adjustment screen the display color for the setting value will change when the value is changed to the factory setting level slandard value The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can bolh be cleared by pressing Ihe MENU button If the gt button is pressed Ihe picture moves up r dE Horizontal and vertical blanking correctio
18. Remove this cover to get access to e RS 232C connector page 33 the lamp unit This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector Adjustable legs four page 16 Carrying handle These legs can be used to adjust the Pull out the handle and hold it when angle of inclination of the projector transponing the projector Front connection panel S VIDEO IN terminal page 31 This terminal is used to input S VIDEO signals AUDIO IN L R terminals for S VIDEO VIDEO input page 31 These terminals are used to input audio signals which correspond to the signals input to the VIDEO AUDIO IN terminal for RGB input IN or S VIDEO IN terminal page 30 This terminal is used to input audio signals which correspond to the signals input to the AGB IN VIDEO OUT terminal page 31 This terminal is used to output video signals which are input to the projector MAIN POWER swilch pages 12 and 13 This switch turns the power supply to the projector on and off Power input socket AC IN The power which is supplied with the projector is connected here MOUSE connector page 30 This connector is used to connect the projector to a personal computer when using the infrared mouse function of the remote control unit AUDIO OUT terminal pages 30 and 31 This terminal is used to output audio signals which are input from the AUDIO IN terminal for RGB input or the AUDIO IN L R terminals for S VIDEO VIDEO i
19. alide lamp has turned off automalically because the internal temperature has risen la an abnormally high level The air filler may be blocked Turn off main power supply by following Ihe procedure on page 12 and then clean the arr refer to page 40 Flashing red IL is nearly time lo replace the lamp unit Does LAMP appear on the screen after the projector is lurned on This occurs when the operation time far Ihe lamp unil is nearing 1 000 hours Ask your dealer or an Authorized Service Center to replace the lamp unil Illuminated red LAMP indicator The metal halide lamp switches off automalically The power may have been turned on Immediately afler it was lurned off Wait for a while until the lamp unil cools down before turning the power back on again Flashing red There may be an abnormalily in the lamp circull Turn off the main power supply by follawing the procedure on page 13 and then contacl an Authorized Service Center NOTE Be sure to lurn off the main power by following the procedure given in Turning the power on and off on page 12 before carrying out any of the procedures in the Remedy column 39 Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust the internal temperature of the projector will rise and the protection circuit will operate to swilch the projec
20. ction The accessory remote control unit 15 provided with an infrared mouse function By connecting the projector with your personal computer the remote control unit can be used to move the cursor on the screen and to make and cancel selections instead of the computer s mouse However computers other than PS 2 Macintosh or serial lype computers cannot be used In this way Preparation Connect the personal computer to the projector using an appropriate mouse cable as shown in the illustration below parmipurer Cable types At computer At projector DIN 6 pin male DIN 4 pin male D SUB 9 pin female Accessory mouse cable 4 11 1 5 m NOTE When using the infrared mouse function be sure to use the mouse cable which ts supplied as an accessory If any other cable is used the infrared Operation mouse function will not operate and this unit or the personal computer may be damaged Pointer button Click 1 button Click 2 button s Pointer button While gently pressing the pointer button with your thumb push the pointer button back and forward and to the left and right The cursor arrow will move back and forward and to the left and right on the screen Cursor Click 1 button This button corresponds to the button on a single button mouse or to the left button on a mouse with two buttons s Click 2 button This button corresponds to the right button on a standard mouse with tw
21. d Parameter 000 Adjustment value D 063 Adjustment value 63 Parameter 000 Adjusiment value 0 063 Adjustment value 63 Parameter Mute 0 MUTE OFF 1 MUTE ON Parameter VID VIDEO Input signal selection RGB IIS USR RGB USER pom fm poe e fem fe Dm e Control Contents Projection method setting On screen display of inpul signal Power ON OFF using remote control unit Picture mode selection COLOR adjustment TINT adjustment BRIGHT adjustment CONTRAST adjustment Parameter 0 FRONT FLOOR 1 REAR FLOOR 2 FRONT CEILING 3 REAR CEILING Parameter OFF 1 ON Parameter 0 OFF 1 ON Parameter 1 MODE 1 3 MODE 3 Parameter 20 Adjustment value 20 00 Adjusimeni value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 20 Adjustment value 20 Parameter 20 Adjustment value 20 00 Adjustment value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 20 Adjustment value 20 Parameter 10 Adjustment value 10 00 Adjustment value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 10 Adjustment value 10 Parameter 15 Adjustment value 15 00 Adjustment value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 15 Adjustment value 15 VSR VCP VSG VPL SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP adjustment CLOCK PHASE adjustment Input signal mode setting Parameter 15 Adjustment value 15 00 Adjustm
22. d insert the appropriate plugs A finely adjusted picture will be projected together wilh the input signal which corresponds ta the AGB signal which is being input to ihe RGB IN connector and which was selected according to Ihe procedure on pages 21 22 The audio signal input will be switched to the signals being input to the AUDIO IN terminal for RGB input An adjusted picture will be projected together with the input signal which corresponds to the RGB signal which is being input to the RGB IN connector and which the user selected in RGB USER mode For delails on the methods of selection and adjustment refer to page 22 The audio signal input will be switched to the signals being input to the AUDIO IN terminal for RGB input If the S VIDEO IN and VIDEO IN terminals are both connected at the same time the S VIDEO IN signal input will automatically be given priority If you wish to view the signal being input to the VIDEO IN terminal disconnect the plug from the S VIDEO terminal s Refer to page 21 for details on the types of computer signal data which can be input to the RGB IN connector s RGB signals with a horizontal resolution of greater than 640 dots or a vertical resolution of greater than 480 dots are converted to approx 640 x 480 dot before they are projected s The made name for the currently selected signal or the name of the signal format will be displayed at the bottom of the on screen display s The input selection on scree
23. e appears m The lens cap may still be attached to the lens The video signal input source may not be connected properly s The input selection setting may not be correct s The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the minimum possible setting The picture 1 fuzzy s The lens focus may not have been set correctly or the projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen s The lens rnay be dirty The projector may not be set up so that it 15 perpendicular to the screen COLOR is too light or TINT COLOR or TINT adjustment may be Incorrect Is poor s The input source which ts connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly No sound can be heard The audio signal source may not be connected properly The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting e The MUTE function may be active Remote control unit does The batteries may be spent or they may not be inserted correctly nat operate There may be an object between the remote control unit and the projector which is blocking the infrared signals The remote control unit may be out of the operation range The picture does not The correct input signal may not be selected display correctly The input signal setting mode SIGNAL MODE may not be set correctly s There may be a problem with the tape or other signal source 43 Specifications Power supply AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consum
24. e dot clock frequency adjustment menu screen will be cleared and the setting function will be canceled s The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button 22 Selecting the picture mode MODE In order to obtain the best picture the projector has three diferent picture and color adjustment settings which have been presel one for each of the VIDEO S VIDEO NTSC VIDEO S VIDEO PAL and RGB input signals The input signal settings can switched between these three modes MODE 1 3 by the following procedure Operating procedure 1 Press the MENU button The main menu will be displayed on the screen 2 Press the A and V buttons to move the cursor to the PICTURE item 3 Press the gt button The picture adjustment menu screen will be displayed 4 Press the A and buttons to move the cursor to the MODE item 5 Press the gt button to select MODE 1 MODE 2 or MODE 3 Select the desired setting in accordance with the set up environment and the video software being used MODE 1 Select this setting when using the projector in a place with standard brightness The picture will be displayed at standard settings MODE 2 Select this setting when using the projector in a bright place A well modulated picture with good contrast will be displayed MODE 3 Select this setting when using the projector in a dark place good picture can be obtained even if there Is So
25. ent value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 15 Adjustment value 15 Parameter 1 Adjustment value 1 5 Adjustment value 5 Parameter 0 Adjustment value 0 9 Adjustment value 9 Parameter VIDEO AGB AUTO 0 AUTO 12NTSC 1 VGA 400 70 Hz 2 PAL 2 VGA 480 60 Hz USER d 12 60 Hz 1 USER 1 4 13 67 Hz 2 USER 2 5 PC9801 56 Hz 6 VESA 73 Hz 7 SVGA 56 Hz SVGA 60 Hz Dot clock frequency adjustment H POSITION adjustment Parameter 015 Adjusiment value 15 000 Adjustment value 0 001 Adjustment value 1 030 Adjustment value 30 Parameter 00 Adjustment value 0 01 Adjustment value 1 40 Adjustment value 40 V POSITION adjustment Parameler 00 00 00 Adjustment value 0 0 1 lt 2 01 i Adjustment value 1 40 14 01 Adjustment value 40 414 4 1 3x1 Values for video signals in PAL format X2 Values for RGB input signals with a display resolution of ather than 640 x 480 dots Command Control Contents Remarks Parameter 00 Adjustment value 0 H BLANKING LEFT 01 Adjustment value 1 correction 40 Adjustment value 40 Parameter 00 Adjustment value 0 H BLANKING RIGHT 01 Adjustment value 1 correction 40 Adjustment value 40 Parameter 00 00 Adjustment value 0 0 V BLANKING UPPER 01 Adjustment value 1 correction 40 401
26. etting in an individual adjustment screen the display color the setting value will change when the value 15 changed to the factory setting level standard value The adjustment screen and the menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button 27 Adjusting the clock phase CLOCK PHASE If CLOCK PHASE is selected from the main menu screen you can eliminate the flicker localized noise that appears the computer screens when AGB signals are input Carry out the following procedure if this adjustment Is necessary Adjustment procedure 1 Press the MENU button The main menu screen will be displayed 2 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursor to CLOCK PHASE 3 Press the button The clock phase adjustment screen will appear and the current setting will be displayed 4 Press the lt and gt buttons to adjust until the screen noise is eliminated Numeric adjustment level display Bar display NOTE s approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed the clock phase adjustment screen will be cleared and the setting function will be canceled s While adjusting the setting in an individual adjustment screen the display calor for the setting value will change when the value is changed to the factory setting level Standard value The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button 28g T
27. lamp Make sure that your hands are not slippery when using the screwdriver NOTE The projector is nol supplied with a replacement lamp unit Please ask your dealer for details Lamp unit product ET LA330 CAUTION Donotuse any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above zd Lamp unit replacement procedure E Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket and check thal Ihe lamp unit has cooled dawn Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the lamp unit cover fixing screw and then remove the lamp unit cover from the projector L w NOTE E s Take note of the warnings and cautions which are printed Aj Larnp unit cover the label on the lamp unit cover before removing the cover Lamp unit cover fixing screw Use the Phillips screwdriver lo remove the two screws which are securing the lamp unit NOTE Keep the screws in a safe place so that they do not get lost Do use any screws other than Ihe ones specified to replace it Insert the new lamp unit into the projector while making sure thal the direction of insertion Is correct and then secure il with the two lamp unit fixing Screws Use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws While holding the grip which 15 attached to the lamp unit pull the lamp unit gently out from the projector CAUTION The lamp unit will be hot immediately after it has been used and you may receive severe burns if you
28. lects any extraneous light Polarized screen This type of screen can be seen from anywhere so there are no limits on the viewing position However the surrounding walls should be darkened as ina movie theater otherwise a clear picture cannot be obtained This type of Screen gives a picture which is 2 4 times brighter than a white screen A variety of types are available from different manufacturers and each type has different brightness characteristics Some also have restrictions on the possible range of viewing Silver screen positions lt Care should be taken with screens that have a high gain as these types of Screen can cause color distortion at the left and right edges E Kk O w gt m Maximum brightness Silver screen X This type of screen is recommended when the Projector is suspended from the ceiling This type of screen 15 similar to the silver screen except that no color distortion occurs at the left and right edges Moreover most of the light ts reflected at the same angle as the angle of incidence Reduced brightness Beaded screen Maximum brightness X This type of screen is recommended when the projector is placed on the floor Beaded screen This type of screen 15 made of PVC polyvinyl chloride Flexible It has the same characteristics as silver screens but translucent screen sometimes tt can have hot spots This type of screen 15 made of acrylic plas
29. les or drop them onto the projector as doing so can cause fire or electric shocks to occur Do not spill water on the projector This can cause fire or electric shocks to occur Do not cover the ventilation holes s This can cause the inside of the projector to overheat which may cause fire or problems with operation to occur Do not use any type of power cable other than the one supplied with the projector e Use a cable with a three pronged plug and do not defeat the ground otherwise electric shocks may result Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands s Doing so may cause electric shocks to occur Do not bring your hand or other objects close to the air blower port Heated air comes out of the air blower port during projector operation If you bring your hand and face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to the port during this time you may receive a burn or a fire may start When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable f the power cable itself is pulled the cable will become damaged resulting in Ihe possibility of fire or serious electric shocks If problems occur during use Do not use the projector if no image appears on the screen or no sound is heard f a problem occurs immediately turn off the power and disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet otherwise continued use of the projector in this condition may cause fire or electric shocks to occur Contact an Authorized Service
30. ll move to the right and the picture area will become wider When the lt key is pressed the blanking edge will move to the left and the picture area will become narrower s Top blanking correction for the V BLK U screen When the gt key is pressed the blanking edge will move up and the picture area will become wider When the key is pressed the blanking edge will move down and the picture area will become narrower s Bottom blanking correction for the V BLK L screen When the gt key is pressed the blanking edge will move up and the picture area will become narrower When the lt key is pressed the blanking edge will move down and the picture area will become wider NOTE 1 9 s f approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed the currently displayed adjustment menu screen will be cleared and the setting function will be canceled s While adjusting the setting in an individual adjustment screen the display calor for the setting value will change when the value is changed to the factory setting level standard value The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button 26 Adjusting the vertical angle of the picture border KEY STONE If the projection angle between the projector and the screen is not correct Keystone distortion of the projected Image will result This distortion can be adjusted by the following procedure
31. me noise in the input signal NOTE The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button s Picture adjusiments can be made to any of the modes which are selected by the above procedure and these adjustments can be saved For details refer to page 24 f the STD standard button ts pressed while the cursor is at the MODE position in the PICTURE adjustment menu all of the PICTURE adjustment menu items will be reset to the factory pre settings and the letters STD will appear in the top right corner of the screen Displaying items which cannot be selected The iterns which can be selected from each menu will vary depending on the type of input signal which has been selected Items which cannot be selected fram a particular on screen menu will be shown in while If any such items appear in the current menu the words WHITE CAN T ADJUST will appear al the bottom of the screen WHITE CAN T ADJUST 23 Adjusting the picture to the desired setting You can make the desired setting adjusiments separately for each video signal mode MODE 1 3 The items which cannot be adjusted will vary for each mode Example Adjusting the COLOR setting 1 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursor to COLOR 2 Adjust using the lt and gt buttons When the lt and gt buttons are pressed the individual adjustment screens will be displayed and the currently displayed I
32. ment of the input signal to suit any peripheral equipment which you may have connected to the projector Carry out selection and adjustment while referring to Selecting a signal in USER mode and Making fine adjustments to the dot clock frequency below lt Selecting a signal in RGB USER mode gt Use the A and v buttons lo select either USER 1 or USER 2 The USER 1 or hm USER 2 signal from the connected equipment can then be registered NOTE s Both the USER 1 and USER 2 settings are only valid when RGB signal with a display resolution of 640 x 480 dots 15 being input lt Making fine adjustments to the dot clock frequency gt If the RGB picture signal which was selected in input signal selection mode SIGNAL MODE is not projected normally you will need to make fine adjustments to the dot clock frequency Adjust by the following procedure while viewing the picture This adjustment procedure should be carried out only after selecting the closest signal to the input signal in AGB Inpul signal selection mode and after selecting USER 1 or USER 2 in RGB USER made D Press the button continucusly The dot clock frequency adjustment for seconds mare screen will be displayed 2 Press the gt and buttons to adjust the frequency The setting level range is 15 to 30 Doa DJUST s f approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed th
33. n H BLK L H BLK R V BLK U V BLK L The picture area can be adjusted by means of blanking correction If adjustment is necessary carry out the following procedure Adjustment procedure for blanking correction of the left side of the screen The procedure below starts from the picture position adjustment menu screen 1 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursor to H BLK L To carry out blanking correction of the right side of the screen select H BLK R far the top select V BLK U for the bottom select V BLK L 2 Press the lt and gt buttons When the lt and gt buttons are pressed the to adjust the setting individual H BLK L adjustment screen will be Adjustment range 0 40 displayed and the setting can be adjusted However tf signals witha The current setting will be displayed on the display resolution of other than screen by means of numerals and bar 640 x 480 dots being input the setting can be switched between 0 and 1 only Numeric adjustment level display s Left side blanking correction for the H BLK L screen When the gt key is pressed the blanking edge will move to the right and the picture area will become narrower When the lt key is pressed the blanking edge will move to the left and the picture area will become wider s Right side blanking correction for the H BLK R screen When the gt key is pressed the blanking edge wi
34. n display normally appears when projection starts and also when the inpul source 15 being switched However if the input display setting INPUT DISPLAY has been turned off this on screen display will not appear 4d pe Controlling the sound The volume of the sound from the built in speaker can be controlled from the proyector operation panel and also from the remote control unit Adjusting the volume Press the VOLUME adjustment buttons on the remote control unit or on the projector operation panel The current volume will be displayed on the screen by means of numerals and a bar Projector Aemote control unit button Volume increases Maximum setting is 63 button Volume decreases or Minimum selling is 0 NOTE a The volume setting will nol appear on the screen while other on screen displays such as the main menu are being displayed Turning off the sound Press the MUTE button on the remote control unit The on screen display shown below will appear and the sound will be turned off If the MUTE button is pressed once more the sound will be restored Remote control unit NOTE E The sound will also be restored if a VOLUME adjustment button 15 pressed or if the power is turned off and then back on again Hh s The mute setting will not appear on the screen while other mure on screen displays such as the main menu are being displayed Displaying the on screen menus The on screen menu display will appear on the
35. n to a computer Audio system Pin configuration and signal names for RGB connector me Signainame D D Computer O Red 5 1 feos 3 Blue 15 11 5 9 12andi5 NC 4 6 8 10and11 GND To video input D SUB 15 pin male terminal _ amp OO AUDIG s VIDEO VIDEQ L R VIDED DUT RGB IN IN AUUIO IN 1 I 1 AGA IN j D SUB 15 pin male 4711 1 5 m RGB signal cable for VGA supplied as an accessory signal conversion adapter For Macintosh To mouse 13 pin male connector To audio ouiput 411 1 5 m computer sound cable supplied as an accessory To video output 4 11 1 5 m mouse cable for PS 2 Macintosh and serial terminal mouse each one supplied as an accessory NOTE F the mouse connector on the projector is connected lo the mouse connector on the computer with the accessory mouse cable you can then use the remote control unit in place of the computer s mouse For further details refer lo 32 f you wish to use the infrared mouse function turn on the main power to the projector before turning the personal compuler m Sometimes the infrared mouse function may not operate after the main power supply for the projector is turned on and off To avoid this turn off the personal computer also when turning off the projector If using a personal computer
36. ncy is set to 15 63 kHz and vertical scanning frequency is set to 50 00 Hz NOTE s l approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed the currently displayed adjusiment menu screen will be cleared and the setting functian will be canceled Setting the RGB input signal selection mode The picture setting changes each lime the cursor Is moved to a different display mode Germann name using the A and v buttons Switch the display mode lo the display mode listed 12 in the Table of recorded signal data below which matches the input signal or which 15 ME closest to it If necessary carry out further adjustments by referring to Making fine adjustments lo the dot clock frequency on the following page SVGA BH Ha NOTE If the mode is set to AUTO the mode which corresponds to the input signal will automatically be selected fram the available pre recorded modes s The mode is set to AUTO before shipment from the factory Table of recorded signal dala Horizontal Vertical c CMM kHz Hz VGA 400 70Hz 640 x 400 70 Hz VGA 480 60Hz 640 x 480 31 5 kHz 60 Hz MAC 12 60Hz MAC 13 67Hz 640 x 480 67 Hz PC3801 56Hz 640 x 400 24 5 kHz 56 Hz VESA 73Hz 640 480 37 9 kHz 72 Hz SVGA 56Hz 800 x 600 35 2 kHz 56 Hz SVGA 60Hz 800 600 37 9 kHz 60 Hz 21 Setting the RGB USER input signal selection mode This mode is necessary for selection and adjust
37. nput The sound output is automatically switched when the audio input source is switched VIDEO IN terminal page 31 This terminal is used to Input video signals RGB IN connector page 30 This conneclor is used to input signals AGB OUT connector page 30 This connector is used to output RGB signals Location and function of remote control unit parts lt Front view gt Arrow buttons Up Down v Left lt Right gt These buttons are used lo select iterns from the menu screen and for changing setting values MENU button page 20 This button ts used to turn display of the menu screen on and off and to return display to the previous screen Standard STD button page 20 This button 15 used to reset the picture adjustment values to the factory pre settings eae adjustment buttons VOL page 20 These buttons are used to adjust the sound from the built in speaker INPUT select button page 19 This button is used to select the inpul signal Source MUTE button page 20 This button ts used to temporarily turn off the sound Pointer button page 32 This can be used instead of a mouse pointing device to move the screen cursor POWER button pages 12 and 13 This button ts used to turn projection picture on and off PROJECTOR Click 2 button page 32 This button corresponds to the right button an a standard mouse with two buttons Side view
38. ns or accidents Accordingly set up the projector in a place which is free from such vibrations and shocks Do not set up the projector near high voltage power lines or near motors The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference if it is set up near high voltage power lines or motors s Do not set up the projector directly on top of plastic sheet or carpet Plastic sheets can adhere to the arr filter which can cause the inside of the projector to overheat and the power supply to switch off e If installing the projector to the ceiling ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work If the projector is to be suspended from the ceiling you will need to purchase the separate installation kit Product No ET PK330L Furthermore all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician Notes on use s n order to get the best picture quality If outside light ar light from indoor lamps is shining anto the screen the images projected will not have good contrast Draw curtains or blinds over any windows turn off any fluorescent lights near the screen and cover any highly reflective floor and wall surfaces with carpet or wallpaper to prevent reflection Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands Do not touch the lens with your bare hands If the surfaces of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else this will be magnified and projected onto the screen Moreover cover the lens wi
39. o buttons 5 Using the RS 232C connector If the projector is connected to a personal computer by means of an RS 232C compatible cable the compuler can be used to control the projector and to check the condition of Ihe projector NOTE s Check that the pin layouts of the connectors on bolh ends of the RS 232C connection cable match the connectors on the projector and on the computer 1 Pin configuration and signal names Clear to send Request to send Dala input GND Data output Data terminal ready Spare Spare an Signal level Determined by the RS 232C interface None Uu m lt B bits spmmew Nm y 3 Basic format Each packet which is sent from the computer starts with STX Following this 15 the command itself and the parameters for that command if any and the packet then ends with ETM Add parameters when necessary according to the control contents cree es Pa P4 Parameter 1 4 bytes Colon 1 Byte Command 3 bytes 5 tart byte NOTE s sending multiple commands check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command e 4 Table of commands Remote control unit operation enabled M zl mE a Control commands In standby made all comrnands other than the PON command are ignored Remote control unit operation disable
40. ot short circuit Do not disassemble Do not heat or burn 10 Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit toward the remote control signal receptor on the projector The operating range of the remote control unit is shown in the illustralions below Top view Remote control signal receptor Remote control unit Projector lt Side view gt 49 2 feet approx 15 m NOTE To operate the projector the remote control unit should be held in front of the remote control signal receptor within a distance of 49 2 feet approximately 15 meters a strong light ts allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receptor or if there are any obstacles between the remote control signal receptor and the remote control unit correct remote control operation may not be possible If facing the remote control unit toward the screen The projector can also be operated by pointing the remole control unit loward the screen as shown in the illustration below Screen Projector NOTE f facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operale 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 Turning the power on and off Remote control unit POWER button Projector POWER button Power indicator zi MAIN POWER switch Turn on the projector
41. ption 380 W However in remote control standby mode with the fan stopped the projector still consumes the following amount of current For 100 120 V power supply 10 W Far 220 240 V power supply 17 W Max amps For 100 V power supply 40A 120 V power supply 5 For 220 V power supply 1 For 240 V power supply 17A LCD panel Panel size 1 3 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels RGB Drive method Active matrix method Resolution 921 600 pixels Lens Manual focus zoom lens 1 1 43 F32 35 f535 764 Lamp Melal halide 250 W Brightness 350 Im ANSI Projection size 30 300 inches Throw distance 5 3 40 B 16 124 m Optical axis shift 1 1 1 9 screen aspect ratio 43 Installation CEILING FLOOR FRONT REAR Menu selection method Speaker 35 s2 round x 1 monaural Max usable volume output 1 5 W 10 THD Connection terminals AGB IN connector single line D SUB HD 15 pin female Dot clock frequency 32 MHz or less AGB 07 Vp p 75 Q HD SYNC B 8 0 Vp p high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible VD 0 B 5 D Vp p high impedance automatic plus minus polanty compatible AUDIO IN terminal for Single line M3 jack Stereo MINI x 1 5 Vrms VIDEO IN terminal single line pin jack S VIDEO priority 1 0 Vp p 75 Q NTSC PAL compatible S VIDEO IN terminal Single line Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 286 Vp p 75 2 NTSC PAL compatible AUDIO IN L R terminals for Single line RCA pin jack x 2
42. screen when the MENU button ts pressed Remote control unit Press when there is no on screen display The on screen menu shown al left will be displayed NOTE f the MENU button is pressed while an on screen menu display 15 already on the screen the display will switch to the previous screen and the screen shown at left will be cleared Resetting adjustment values to the factory pre settings standard values If the STD standard button on the remote control unit is pressed while the cursor is at the MODE position in the PICTURE adjustment menu or while the POSITION adjustment menu or one of the individual adjustment screens 15 being displayed the adjustment settings being displayed will be reset to the factory pre settings MENU emote int f the STD slandard button is pressed while the cursor is at the siis i MODE position in the PICTURE adjustment menu iy Secon Ten d All items in the PICTURE adjustment menu will be reset to the factory pre settings and the letters STD will appear in the top right corner of the screen s f the STD standard button is pressed while the POSITION adjusiment menu is being displayed All tems in the POSITION adjustment menu will be reset to the factory pre settings However the letters STD will not appear on the screen If the STD standard button is pressed while one of the individual adjusiment screens 15 being displayed Only the items being displayed will be rese
43. se s Mode setting response s ON OFF sstting response Projection melhod setting response Sends the mode setting number 0 OFF 1 ON 0 front floor 1 rear floor 2 fronl ceiling rear ceiling AUT AUTO NTS NTSC PAL PAL SVD S VIDEO VG4 VGA 400 70 Hz VGA VGA 480 60 Hz MC2 MAC 12 60 Hz 13 67 Hz P98 1 56 Hz VG7 VESA 73 Hz SV1 SVGA 56 Hz SV2 SVGA 60 Hz US1 USER 1 US2 USER 2 input signal condition response VID Video 38 AGB AGB USER RGB USER Indicators There are two indicators on the front operation 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 15 on turn off the power and check the table below the cause of the problem Projector TEMP indicator The internal projectar The ventilation holes Uncaver the ventilation holes may covered temperature is taa high The ambient Set up the projector in a place lemperalure in ihe where the lemperature is between place of use 41 F 5 C and 104 F 40 C and loo high ihe humidity is between 10 and 80 with no condensation Illuminated red TEMP indicator The metal h
44. sed as an indication that replacement of the lamp unit is necessary If you continue to use Ihe lamp unit afler 1 000 hours of total usage time have passed the following display will appear to avoid problems occurring through reaching the end of the useful life of the lamp unit Display after 1 000 hours of use When the usage time for the lamp unit reaches approximately 1 000 hours the E LAMP indicator will illuminate as a warning even when the projector is standby mode After this an on screen display such the one shown at right will appear when the projector ts turned on to indicate that replacement of the lamp unit is necessary This display will be cleared automatically after approximately 30 seconds Replacing the lamp unit Notes on replacing the lamp unit m Because the lamp unit in this projector incorporates a metal halide lamp the temperature inside the lamp rises during use and the lamp becomes very hot After turning off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall socket wait for the lamp to cool down before replacing the lamp unit Take extreme care when handling the removed lamp unit as tt contains gas under high pressure and can easily become damaged if itis struck against hard objects or dropped s The old lamp unit may shatter if it is handled roughly after removal Ask an authorized wasie disposal agency to dispose of Ihe old lamp unit A Phillips screwdriver 15 necessary for removing the
45. steam Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or problems with operation Do not carry out any installation work for the projector yaurself s Allawing someone without the proper knowledge and training to install the projector is extremely hazardous and can result in dangerous electric shocks or other injuries Always disconnect the power cable before moving the projector Check that the power cable and any other cables are disconnected before moving the projector Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables resulting in the possibility of fires and electric shocks When using the projector Do not make any modifications to the projector s This can result in fire or electric shocks Do not open the projector cover during use s High voltages which can cause serious electric shocks are present inside the projector Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out inspection adjustment and repairs Do not do anything that might damage the power cable Do not damage the cable make any modifications to it place heavy objects on top of it heat it place it near any hot objects twist it bend tt excessively or pull it To da so may cause fires and electric shocks to occur If the power cable becomes damaged have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center or purchase a new cable Do not Stick any foreign objects into the projector s Do not insert any metal objects or burnable objects into the ventilation ho
46. t to the factory pre settings 20 Switching the input signal mode SIGNAL MODE If a normal picture cannot be obtained after changing the input signal source you will need to switch to SIGNAL MODE and then select and make fine adjustments to the input signal In SIGNAL MODE setting data has been pre recorded separately for S VIDEO or VIDEO signals and for RGB signals The pracedure for displaying the setting screen for each respective input signal selection mode is described below Preparation 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu screen 2 Press the A and v buttons to select SIGNAL MODE 3 Press the gt button to determine the adjustment mode The signa mode screen will be displayed The iterns that can be adjusted will vary depending on the type of signal being input Please refer to the descriptions below Selecting the input mode for S VIDEO and VIDEO The screen shown at right will be displayed The signal systern format can then be I changed u The signal mode should basically be set to AUTO If the screen does not display properly when a signal is input from a dubbed video change this setting to NTSC or PAL n Select the system format using the A and v button AUTO The setting is switched to either NTSC or PAL in accordance with the input signal NTSC Horizontal scanning frequency is set to 15 75 kHz and vertical scanning frequency is set to 59 94 Hz Horizontal scanning freque
47. tem can be adjusted The currant setting will be displayed on the screen by means of numerals and a bar Adjustment function display Numeric adjustment Bar display level display Adjustment Adjustment Direction and Adjustment Details t The color becomes darker Max value 20 2 cores 5 The color becomes lighter Min value 20 gt VIDEQNIDEG D TINT gt Flesh tones become greenish Max value 20 NTSC x Flesh tones become reddish Min value 20 S VIDEO VIDEO only BRIGHT gt The screen becomes brighter Max value 10 lt The screen becomes darker Min value 10 gt The screen becomes brighter and the picture becomes darker Max value 15 CONTRAST lt The screen becomes darker and the picture becomes lighter Min value 15 gt The picture quality becomes sharper value 15 SHARPNESS lt The picture quality becomes softer Min value 15 S v ES DEO gt The picture becomes tinged with blue Max value 5 COLOR TEMP lt The picture becomes tinged with red Min value 1 NOTE tems in a menu which cannot be adjusted appear in white and cannot be selected s While adjusting the setting in an individual adjustment screen the display color for the setting value will change when the value is changed to the factory setting level standard value e f approximately five seconds pass without any buttons being pressed the currently displayed adjustment screen will be cleared and the se
48. th the accessory lens cap when not using the projector About the screen If the screen you are using 15 dirty damaged or discolored attractive projections cannot be obtained Do not apply any volatile substances to the screen and do not let it become dirty or damaged 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 lenses with a cloth that 15 dusty or which produces lint If any dust or lint gets onto the lenses such dust or lint willbe magnified and projected onto the screen Use the blower end of a vacuum cleaner to clean any dust and lint from the lens surfaces or use a chamois cloth to wipe off any dust or lint Location and function of each projector part lt Front and right view gt Zoom ring page 18 4 This ring 1 used to adjust the size of the projection image Focus ring page 18 This ring is used to adjust the Image focus Projection lens This lens enlarges the image and projects it onto the screen Lens adjustment dial page 16 Turning this dial moves the lens
49. this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense CAUTION unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the users authority to operate CAUTION The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessary 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 Features Lightweight and compact body with a high luminance lamp unit that can produce up to 350 Im ANSI 13 inch polysilicon LCD panel contributes to a lighter and more compact body which weights approximately 22 9 ibs 10 4 kg And the high luminance 350 Im ANSI lamp unit gives you added flexibility for a wide range of different types of business applications Data from personal computers VGA or S VGA can also be displayed The projecior can be connected directly to either a video signal source or to VGA or S5 VGA compatible personal computer The ability to connect to a large variety of diferent video signal sources gives the projector immense flexibility of use as new generalion presentation lool 1 AGB signals with a horizontal resolution of greater than 640 dots or a vertical resolution of greater than 480 dots are converted to approx 640 x 480 dot
50. tic Rigid type lt is extremely durable and has excellent optical translucent screen characteristics It performs in the same way as silver screens Translucent screens Standard setting up positions After determining the appropriate position for the projector by referring to the illustrations and standard setting up dimensions given below set up the projector The distance L from the projector to the screen and the height H do nol vary regardless o whether the projector is being used in the floor ceiling front or rear positions screen Ceiling Floor Screen Standard setting up dimensions Because the projector uses a x1 4 Zoom lens It Is possible to adjust the projection distance And because there is also a function provided far adjusting the height of the lens the height of the projectar can also be adjusted relative to the position of the screen For details refer to pages 16 and 18 Height from lower edge of screen Projection distance L Je Minimum Maximum to center of lens H 0 86 17 131827 avaz 5 23 cm 7 amp 2 m 2252 12316 7 31 cm eo 7ii 24m 115 35 3 54e 16 10 46 BO 108 32m 1557 47 SVW 2 i3 8lcm 18 4 5 9 m 91542 YATA 24 114 cm 26 11 8 2 m 17 52 4111316 31 152 0 2 33 10 10 3 1338 6225 32 39 190 cm 300 40 5 12 4m 1 6 Ve 7534
51. tical to the screen distortion of the projected image will result s The legs can only be extended by 1342 10 mm If you try to extend them any further than this they will merely spin freely f you pull the legs while turning them they may come completely loose from the projector If this happens replace the leg in its original position Adjustable legs Projection method SETTING The projection method can be changed in accordance with either one of the four setting up methods A to D shown below The projection method can be changed using the remote control unit The projection method ts set to method A at the time of shipment from the factory Floor mounting front projection method Floor mounting rear projection method FRONT FLOOR REAR FLOOR Ceiling mounting front projection method Ceiling mounting rear projection method FRONT CEILING REAR CEILING Changing the projection method Use the following procedure to change the projection method Operation procedure D Press the MENU button The main menu will be displayed on the screen 2 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursar to the SETTING item 3 Press the gt button The projection method setting menu screen will be displayed 4 Press the A and v buttons to select the desired projection method NOTE s The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button 472
52. tor automatically to standby mode The arr filter should be cleaned at least once every 100 hours of projector use Frequent cleaning of the arr filter is particularly advised when using the projector in places where there is a lot of dust In addition if the internal temperature rises the temperature indicator will illuminate red before the projector Is automatically switched to standby mode Clean the arr filler immediately if this happens Location of the air filter bottom view Air filter Air filter cleaning procedure 1 Turn off the main power supply according to the procedure given in Turning the power on and off page 12 2 Remove the arr filter NOTE s The arr filter is integrated with the cover so clean the filter wilhout removing il from the cover 3 Use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from ihe arr filter NOTE Do not pull the sponge lining off the frame of the arr filter 4 Slide the arr filter back into its original position NOTE a if the air filter is not inserted securely Ihe protection circuit will operate and you will nol be able to turn on the projector power supply f the air filter is still dirty even afler you have tried to clean tt it should be replaced Contact an Authorized Service Center to obtain a new arr filter 4D Lamp unit replacement period The luminosity of the lamp unit will be reduced by about half after approximately 1 000 hours of use This should be u
53. tting function will be canceled The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button f the STD standard button is pressed while one of the individual adjustment screens is being displayed only Ihe items being displayed will be reset to the factory pre settings 24 Adjusting the picture position POSITION After setting up the projector and the screen so that they are correctly positioned relative to each other check the position and display area of the picture on the screen If they are incorrecl select POSITION from the main menu and then carry out the following adjustments Adjusting the horizontal and vertical picture position H POS V POS The position of the picture on the screen can be moved horizontally and vertically If adjustment is necessary carry out the following procedure Example To adjust the horizontal position H POS Adjustment procedure Press the MENU button The main menu screen will be displayed 2 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursor to POSITION 3 Press the gt button The picture position adjustment menu screen will be displayed NOTE m f the STD standard button is pressed while the POSITION adjustment menu at right is being displayed all tems in the POSITION adjustment menu will be reset to the factory pre settings Press the A and v butlons to move the cursor tu H P
54. up and down Use iL to make line adjustments to the lens position when setting up the projector Lens cap hanger The cord of the lens cap is tied to this Projector control panel POWER TEMP Power Indicator P 2s Net w LAMP STAND BY R ON G LL pages 12 and 13 4 This indicator illuminates red when the projector ts in standby mode and green when the projector is on LAMP indicator pages 33 and 41 This indicator illuminates when the useful life of the lamp is caming to an end and it flashes when there ts a problem with the lamp unit TEMP indicator page 39 This indicator illuminates or flashes as a warning If the temperature inside the projector reaches an abnormal level VOLUME adjustment buttons page 20 These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the projector s built in speaker INPUT select button page 13 This button ts used to select the input signal source POWER button pages 12 and 13 This button 15 used to turn the power supply on and off Remote control signal receptor page 11 This receives the infrared Signal transmissions from the remote control unit lt Rear and left view gt Built in speaker page 20 This is a built in speaker Buell which 15 capable of outputiing monaural sound Lamp unit cover fixing screw page 42 Remove this screw when replacing the lamp unit za Lamp unit cover page 42
55. urning off the on screen display of input signal information INPUT DISPLAY When the INPUT SELECT button 15 pressed to change the input source the names of the input signals and the input signal modes will be appear on the screen You can stop this on screen display from appearing by the following procedure Operation procedure Press the MENU button The main menu screen will be displayed 2 Press the A and 7 butlons to move Ihe cursor to INPUT DISPLAY 3 Press the gt bution The input display selting screen will be displayed alas 4 If the cursor is moved to OFF using the A and v buttons the input signal display function will be turned off and the name of the input signal will no longer be displayed NOTE s f the cursor is moved to ON in the input display setting screen the input signal display function will be turned on and the name of the input signal will be displayed as normal The adjustment screen and the main menu screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button Disabling the power button of the remote control unit REMOTE POWER The power button on the remote control unit can be disabled to prevent the chance of mis operation when using the remote contral unit Operation procedure D Press the MENU button The main menu screen will be displayed 2 Press the A and v buttons to move the cursor to REMOTE POWER 3 Press the gt button The remote power setting screen will be
56. will nol work Refer to page 29 for details on how to change the setting for this function s The cooling fan keeps operating while the temperature inside the projector remains high usually for about 90 seconds even alter the lamp is turned off Do not disconnect the power cord or turn off the main power until the cooling fan stops operating s the power ts turned off accidentally while the projector is operating a picture will not be displayed again immediately after the power is turned back on again Wait for a while until the lamp unit cools down before turning the power back on again e When the projector 15 in standby mode when the lamp unil is off and the cooling fan has stopped the projector continues to consume 10 W for 100 120 V power supplies or 17 W for 220 240 V power supplies of power uu Screen requirements This projector 15 used to project the image onto flat screens However the brightness and viewable range will vary depending on which type of screen 15 used When selecting a screen check the characteristics of the screen to ensure that it is suitable for the intended place of use Screen characteristics reference Screen type Screen characteristics Because the surface of the screen has been treated to make tt polarized tt will only reflect light from a single direction Consequently if you use such a screen with an LCD projector a clear mage can be obtained even in bright rooms because the screen hardly ref
57. with suspend resume function the infrared mouse function may not operate until Ihe computer is restarted e Refer to the data on page 21 for details of what kinds of computers can be connected to the projector If computers other than those listed here are used correct operation cannot be guaranteed 30 Example of connection to audio visual equipment Audio syslem Laser disc player Connector panel at front of projector eoe OOO Q AuDIG s VIDED RGB OUT AGA IN IN IN AV cable 4 11 1 5 m supplied as an accessary Monitor TV NOTE If the S VIDEO IN and VIDEO IN terminals are both connected at the same time the S VIDEO IN signal input will have priarity If you wish to view the signal being input to the VIDEO IN terminal disconnect the plug from the S VIDEO IN terminal s S VIDEO signals cannot be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal s When the input source has been switched to AGB signals the signals from the source which ts connected to the VIDEO IN terminal will be output from the VIDEO OUT terminal s Only one audio signal input system is available for the AUDIO IN L R terminals for S VIDEO VIDEO signals so if you wish to change the audio input source you will need to remove and insert the appropriale plugs If the video signal source Is connected using cable with a BNC junction plug use the accessory BNC RCA adapter to convert the pin jack 31 Using the infrared mouse fun
58. x g wilh batteries 119 15 46 mm 111 22 34 73 35 180 mm 1 2 4 1 4 11 1 5 m D SUB HD 15 pin male D SUB HD 15 pin male 1 D SUB HD 15 pin female D SUB 15 pin male 1 4 11 1 5 m stereo mini plug 1 4 11 1 5 m ACA pin x 3 1 pin male e BNC fernala 1 4 11 1 5 m 13 pin round male DIN 6 pin male 1 411 1 5 m 13 pin round male DIN 4 pin rmale 1 4117 1 5 m 13 pin round male D SUB female CEILING MOUNT BLACKET ET PK380L e Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and dimensions shown are approximate dE s External dimensions 2 is 52 B 203 2 68 2 Yo 53 2 2 1 2 63 2 5 01 6 eh 5 291 2 8 991 Z ri 2 0E 914 10 9 2 261 92 1 UNIT inch mm 45 Panasonic Professianal Industral Video n Panasonic Broadcast amp Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way 3F 5 Secaucus New Jersey 07094 EASTERN ZONE 43 Hartz Way Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7620 CENTRAL ZONE 1707 N Randall Ad Elgin IL 60123 708 468 5200 SOUTHERN ZONE Dallas Region 4500 Amon Carter Blvd Fort Worth TX 76155 B17 685 1117 Atlanta Region 1225 North brook Parkway Suite 170 Suwanee GA 30174 404 338 6855 WEST
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