Panasonic PT-AE500U Multimedia Projector
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1. ENGLISH 19 Getting started Connecting to computer Computer ToRGB output Equipment such as an electric screen C HHH O DVI D IN NOTE Shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector ZO0ENGLISH Preparation for the remote control unit 4 Open the cover 2 Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct and then close the cover AAA 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 not use rechargeable batteries Operating range lf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the remote control signal receptors on the front or rear of the projector the operating range is within approximately 7 m 23 from the surfaces of the receptors Furthermore the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below the receptors NOTE e f there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receptors the remote control unit may not operate correctly e 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 contr2. E MODE glclony PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt rec ame ser tan 4 DYNAMIC gt 4 CINEMA1 gt 4 CINEMAZ gt 4 q VIDEO gt 4 NATURAL P NORMAL When watching various image sources DYNAMIC When the projector is used in a bright room CINEMAT When watching movies The projected image will be refined This mode was well tuned to the look of Hollywood movie CINEMA2 When watching movies The projected image will be clear and have high contrast VIDEO When watching video sources such as music or sports programs NATURAL To reproduce the color of the image faithfully from the image source NOTE The picture mode can be also selected in the PICTURE menu ENGLISH 27 Useful functions Setting the aspect ratio ASPECT ASPECT Inputsignal Projected image 4 3 input signal 4 3 O O Q Q Squeezed signal image Horizontal expansion of contracted horizontally projected image OO O Q oe O OO OO OO OO This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal Press the ASPECT button Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below Illustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown e Gren Howe Coser on the next page Refer to this illustration for tear assistance in selecting a suita
3. to LOW the operating sound of the fan can be reduced Refer to page 43 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 will still draw a maximum 1 0 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped Power indicator Power indicator status Projector status ilumihated The projector is in standby mode and image projection 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 Illuminated off The cooling fan is operating Orange The projector is preparing for projection after the Flashin power is turned on while the power indicator is 9 illuminated orange After a short period a picture will be projected ENGLISH 25 Basic operation Correcting keystone distortion KEYSTONE When either the projector or the screen is tilted the keystone distortion will affect the image You can correct the image proportions by the following procedure Sa nut Press the KEYSTONE button woe Lowen C ee PONPON Ne eysTONE g COD a d KEYSTONE C H KEYS
4. 85 mm 38 11 382 269 mm 10 9 16 Not including lens 2 9 kg 6 4 Ibs 0 C 40 C 82 F 104 F When the FAN CONTROL is set to HIGH page 43 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F 20 80 no condensation UL60950 C UL FCC Class B 3 V DC AAA battery x2 Approx 7 m 23 when operated directly in front of signal receptor 70 g 2 5 ozs including batteries 43 mm 1 11 167 135 mm 5 5 16 22 3 mm 7 8 ET PKE300 ET SR90CT width 1 800 mm 70 ET SR70CT width 1 400 mm 55 ENGLISH 53 Others Appendix List of compatible signals Scanning EN frequency KA Picture resolution frequency ae dots H V MHz quality kHz Hz PAL M PAL60 50 000 13 500 _ lt D O SS ep 1 S D O lt Q D Oo S g lt Q D O 720 x 576i 50 000 720 x 480i 13 500 720 x 576i 720 x 483 625p 720 x 576 l YPBPR 625p _ HDTV60 1 920 x 1 080i 33 750 60 000 74 250 YPBPR YPsBPR DVI YPsBPR DVI YPBPR PC DV YPBPR PC DV YPsBPR DVI PC DVI HDTV50 1 920 x 1 080i 28 125 50 000 74 250 750p 1 280 x 720 45 000 60 000 74 250 VGA480 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 640 x 480 35 000 66 667 30 240 640 x 480 37 861 72 809 31 500 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 856 x 480 SVGA 800x600 35 156 56 250 36 000 800x600 37 879 60 317 40 000 800x600 48 077 72 188 50 000 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1
5. Color system Projection size Throw distance Optical axis shift Screen aspect ratio Installation Connectors VIDEO IN S VIDEO VIDEO PC IN RGB R G B G SYNC HD SYNC VD 52 ENGLISH Less than 100 MHz 525i 480i 525p 480p 625i 576i 625p 576p 750p 720p 1 125i 1 080i 7 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM 1016 mm 5 080 mm 40 200 1 2m 7 4 m 311 2437 17 1 fixed 16 9 Front Rear Ceiling Desk Menu selection method Single line Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p C 0 286 V p p 75 Q Single line RCA pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 Q Single line D SUB HD 15 pin female 0 7 V p p 75 Q 1 0 V p p 75 Q TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible COMPONENT IN Y PB CB PR CR Y PB PR CB CR DVI D IN TRIGGER out Cabinet Dimensions Width Height Length Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity Certifications lt Remote control unit gt Power supply Operating range Weight Dimensions Width Length Height lt Options gt Ceiling bracket Projection Screen Single line RCA pin jack x 3 1 0 V p p 75 Q 0 7 V p p 75 Q Single line DVI D 24 pin Single line M3 jack When the power is turned on during projection 12 V When the power is turned off 0 V Moulded plastic ABS PC 280 mm 11 Not including projecting parts
6. MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD TV SYSTEM 4 AUTO SELECT ADJ MESC When a YPBPR PC signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP 4 AT 4 ADVANCE MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE 52751 4 SELECT ADJ TNJESC 36 ENGLISH When a DVI signal is being input PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt P CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP AI 4 ADVANCE MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE XGA SELECT ADJ MESC PICTURE MODE Refer to page 27 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 4 button The picture is dark gt button BRIGHT This adjusts the darker areas black areas in the picture Black areas are too light lt 4 button Dark areas are too solid button COLOR S VIDEO VIDEO YPBPR PC 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 HDTV60 HDTV50 signals are being input TINT NTSC NTSC 4 43 YPBPR PC 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 HDTV60 HDTV50 signals are being input SHARPNESS To soften the picture details l
7. 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 lf 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 lint from the lens surface or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint ENGLISH 51 Care and maintenance Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps LCD panel Panel size diagonal Aspect ratio Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 180 W During standby when fan is stopped Approx 1 0 W 2 2A 1 0A 0 7 type 17 78 mm 16 9 3 transparent LCD panels RGB Active matrix method 921 600 1 280 x 720 x 3 panels Manual zoom 1 1 2 focus lens F 1 9 2 2 f 22 0 mm 26 2 mm UHM lamp 130 W 850 Im Scanning frequency for RGB signals Horizontal scanning frequency 30 kHz 70 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 50 Hz 87 Hz Dot clock frequency YPBPR signals
8. POWER switch by following the procedure given The surrounding temperature or the temperature inside The temperature inside the projector temperature or the has become temperature inside the projector has dangerously high or the projector has Problem become unusually the temperature has become dangerously high suddenly changed high causing the lamp unit to automatically shut off The surrounding hours when LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH Ask your dealer or an Authorized Service Center to replace the lamp unit back on again on page 24 and then contact an Authorized Service Center The ventilation holes may be covered The ambient temperature in the place of use may be too high NOTE The air filter may be blocked e Be sure to turn off the MAIN POWER switch by following the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 24 before carrying out any of the procedures in the Remedy column f the main power turns off after the TEMP indicator starts flashing it means that an abnormality has occurred Please contact an Authorized Service Center so that the necessary repairs can be made 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 43 set up the projector
9. button to make the adjustment When an S VIDEO VIDEO DVI signal is being input POSITION H POSITION O V FOSITION O x ASPECT 4 16 9 b SELECTMMENTER MWESC When a DVI signal is being input only ASPECT can be adjusted When a YPBPR signal is being input POSITION H FPFOSITION x V POSITION CLOCK PHASE ASPECT d WE gt SELECTMMENTER fMNJESC When a PC signal is being input POSITION H FPFOSITION E V POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT AUTO SETUP SELECTiNRENTER MNJESC 40 ENGLISH Horizontal position H POSITION S VIDEO VIDEO YPBPR PC only To move the picture to the left lt button To move the picture to the right gt button Vertical position V POSITION S VIDEO VIDEO YPBPR PC only 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 gt 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 e f signals with a dot clock frequency of 100 MHz or higher are being input interference may not be completely eliminated when the DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE ad
10. 072 x 600 1 280 x 720 XGA 1024x768 48 363 60 004 65 000 1024x768 56 476 70 069 75 000 1024x768 60 023 75 029 78 750 1024x768 68 678 84 997 94 500 1024x768 72 080 89 000 99 185 WIDE768 1280x768 45 327 56 518 76 150 MXGA 1152x864 63 995 71 184 94 200 1152x864 67 500 74 917 108 000 SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 63 981 60 020 108 000 PC DVI WIDE768 2 1360x768 48 830 59 841 73 831 A PC DVI 1 The i appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal 2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected PC DVI U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U 54 ENGLISH Connector pin wiring e The pin layout and signal names for the S VIDEO input connector are shown below Earth Luminance signal Earth Color signal Color signal External view The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below External view Pin is spare Pins 4 and 4 are for earth Pins 2 and 45 functions are only valid when supported by the computer ENGLISH 55 Others The pin layout and signal names for the DVI D input connector are shown below interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer External view Pin No Signal PinNo Signal o TMD
11. 2 000 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 when 2 000 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 use when the HIGH setting has been selected for LAMP POWER in the OPTION menu If the LOW setting is selected the brightness of the lamp will be less and life of the lamp can be extended While 2 000 hours is the intended replacement interval it is not a period of time covered by warranty Care and maintenance ENGLISH 47 On screen display Lamp indicator warning light REPLACE LAMP Displayed for 30 More than 1 800 hours display More than 2 000 hours Pe ains displayed until any button is pressed seconds Pressing any button will clear the Illuminates red during image projection and standby mode Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE f the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours when LAMP POWER has been set to HIGH the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation The steps to 40 on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes Turn off the MAIN POWER sw
12. Do not place your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port otherwise burns or damage could result Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified technician The lamp unit has high internal pressure If improperly handled explosion might result The lamp unit 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 contact with it can cause burns Before replacing the lamp be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done Caution Do not cover the air inlet or the air outlet 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 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 M
13. in the table above are approximate For details about projected image distances refer to page 56 Height position H1 03 m 04 m 04 m 05 m 06 m 06 m 07 m 10m 14m 1 5 32 1 9 167 1 9 167 1 15 16 2 11 32 2 11 32 2 3 4 3 29 32 5 1 2 N A A Oj on on Ooo a O a a gt gt ENGLISH 17 Getting started Connections Notes on connections Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections f the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned e Refer to the list on page 54 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 components to a separate audio system Connecting to video equipment DVD player 5 B l0 Equipment such as an electric screen Video cable accessory To Video output Eo Video deck 18 ENGLISH Connecting to equipment compatible with YPBPR CBCR signals DVD player a A E88 O C To YPBPR output Equipment such as an electric screen OEH O DVI D IN
14. 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 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 of Conformity Model Number PT AE500U Trade Name Panasonic Responsible party Matsushita Electric Corporation of 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 i
15. 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 o 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 this time also Replacing the lamp unit NOTE f you need the lamp replacement please purchase the lamp unit from our customer service Lamp unit product no ET LAE500 CAUTION e Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above Warning When replacing the lamp allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it The lamp cover gets very hot and contact with 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 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
16. 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 43 Adjustments and settings When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated There are two indicators 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 LAMP indicator Indicator display Illuminated red Flashing red It is nearly time to the TEMP indicator Problem ep ace tne tamp _9 MENU ENTER unit TEMP LAMP indicator rv KEYSTONE An abnormality has been detected in the lamp circuit e Does REPLACE OPOWER INPUT LAMP appear on the screen after on straight away STANDBY R the projector is after it was turned turned on off The power may have been turned There may be an abnormality in the lamp circuit TEMP indicator This occurs when Wait for a while Turn off the MAIN Illuminated red Lamp unit on Flashing red Lamp unit on Flashing red Lamp unit off Indicator display the operation time for the lamp unit is nearing 1 800 until the lamp unit cools down before turning the power
17. ING CEILING e Rear desk projection Rear ceiling projection Using a translucent screen Using a translucent screen FRONT REAR REAR FRONT REAR REAR DESK CEILING DESK DESK CEILING CEILING NOTE You will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket ET PKE300 when using the ceiling installation method f you set up the projector vertically it may cause damage to the projector t is recommended that you set up the projector igi in a place that is tilted at less than 30 Setting R up the projector in places that are tilted at more than 30 may cause malfunctions ust 16 ENGLISH Projector position ____ Top edge of screen lt Units mm inch gt D L Projection distance wn SH Image height k Eo E SW Image width H1 Distance from center Bottom edge of screen of lens to bottom edge of projected image Screen ee Projection distances Screen size 16 9 Projection distance L Diagonal Height Width Wide Telephoto length SH SW LW LT 0 89 m211 TAT m37 1 52 m 607 0 75 m25 1 33m 4 4 1 9m 62 22m 72 _ _ 155m67 177 m69 1 99 m6 2 21 m 7 3 3 1 m1029 3 7 m 12 1 3 32 m 1010 4 7 m 15 5 5 6 m 18 4 5 08 m 2007 2 49 m82 4 43 m 14 6 6 2 M204 7 4m 24 3 O lt Pega _ _ a _ O NOTE The dimensions
18. ODE Projecting sRGB compatible pictures Adjusting the position 40 Horizontal position Vertical position DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT AUTO SETUP Turning off the picture momentarily SHUTTER 41 Changing the display language 41 Option settings ccseceeeeeeees 42 OSD Noise Reduction NR PC PRIORITY BACK COLOR EDID FRONT REAR DESK CEILING FAN CONTROL LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME Care and maintenance When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated 44 Cleaning and replacing the air filter ccsccesseeeeeeee 46 Replacing the lamp unit 47 Before calling for service 50 Cleaning and maintenance 51 Others Specifications ccccseeceeeeeeees 52 PAD DONG sssssannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 54 List of compatible signals Connector pin wiring Projection dimensions calculation methods DIMENSIONS 2 cceseeeeeeeeeneees 57 Trademark acknowledgements 58 Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs such as no image or no sound or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet e Do not continue to use the projector in such cases otherwise fire or electric shocks could result Check that no more smoke is coming out and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs e Do not attempt to repai
19. Panasonic LCD Projector I al Z L Operating Instructions Model No PT AE500U 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 0133 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 back You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required Model number PT AE500U Serial number IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 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 CHO LECTRIQUE San pai WARNUNG Z
20. Saa2 To mosas TMD Sdata2 BV _ T M D S data 2 4 shield Earth _ TM D S data 4 Hotplugsense T MD S data4 TM D S data0 TMDSdata5 Projection dimensions calculation methods The following methods will allow you to calculate dimensions such as screen diagonal length and projection distances Units in all calculations are metre 16 9 SH LW LT SW Screen Width SW SDx0 872 Screen Height SH SDx0 490 Minimum Projection Distance LW 1 229xSD 0 0381 Maximum Projection Distance LT 1 481xSD 0 0381 Image Lower Edge from Lens Center H1 SW 29 56 ENGLISH Dimensions 278 5 10 15 16 65 4 2 9 16 J_ 280 11 lt Units mm inch gt ENGLISH 57 Others Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper 58 ENGLISH
21. TONE O DO V KEYSTONE O S j sSsELECTINRENTER MNJESC ty Sts Press the A or Y button to select the item you want to correct and then press the ENTER button Follow the procedures in the table below to correct the keystone distortion Projector control panel Horizontal keystone distortion correction Press the button Vertical keystone distortion Eg correction Operation Press the button Press the lt button e Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen NOTE You can also correct keystone distortion from the KEYSTONE in the MAIN MENU Vertical and horizontal 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 26 ENGLISH Selecting the picture mode PICTURE MODE You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image by the following procedure a Press the PICTURE MODE button O COMPONENT KEYSTONE or PICTURE MODE NORMAL gt Press the lt or gt button to select an item
22. UR VERMEIDUNG EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES GERAT NICHT OFFNEN 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 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 literature accompanying the product 2 ENGLISH WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 Do not remove If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug 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 frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference
23. ate items selected in the on screen menus INPUT select button page 23 These buttons are used to switch the input signals from the connected equipment KEYSTONE button page 26 This button is used to correct keystone distortion of the projected image when the projector position is tilted upward or downward NORMAL button page 35 This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory default settings 4 ASPECT button page 28 This button is used for aspect adjustment vertical and horizontal proportions MODE HENORY 2 LIGHT button page 30 Cas 5 This button is used to illuminate the buttons on the remote control unit 43 FREEZE button page 30 This button is used to momentarily freeze projection so that a still picture is Remote control unit displayed Panasonic PICTURE MODE button page 27 EOORROIEEIGH This button is used to display the PICTURE MODE menu ee we 45 USER MEMORY button page 31 This button is used to display the MEMORY LOAD menu 14 ENGLISH ENGLISH 15 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 43 for details Front desk projection Front ceiling projection FRONT REAR FRONT FRONT REAR FRONT DESK CEILING DESK DESK CEIL
24. ble aspect ratio eps AUTO gt 4 3 gt 16 9 gt JUST ZOOM 4 3 gt 16 9 gt V SCROLL VI Kaia 4 3 input signal Horizontal expansion of projected image Center of image is less distorted l l ZOZ gt CO 4 3 gt 16 9 D When a 525p 625p signal is being input 4 3 gt 16 9 gt JUST gt ZOOM When set to AUTO the aspect ratio will be automatically selected if the input signal has a detector signal Expansion preserves Original ratio NOTE e f a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal it Te OW may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture Keep this in 6 mind when selecting the aspect ratio f using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programs OO CO for a commercial purpose or for public presentation note that if the aspect V SCROLL A picture is projected without expansion ratio 16 9 selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the XGA MXGA SXGA or reduction Vertical position can be screen picture you may be infringing the rights of the original copyright WIDE768 only adjusted by the W and A buttons owner for that program under copyright protection laws eam i s a z f a normal 4 3 picture which was not originally intended for wide screen viewing is projected onto a wide screen distortion may occur around the edges of the picture so that part of the picture is no longer visible Such progra
25. ctor automatically distinguishes between NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL60 PAL M PAL N SECAM signals SIGNAL MODE PC YPBPR DVI only This displays the type of signal which is currently being projected Refer to the table on page 54 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 Press the A or V button to select PICTURE MODE and then press the lt or gt button to select NATURAL 2 Press the NORMAL button on the remote control unit 3 Press the A or Y button to select LAMP POWER in the OPTION menu and then press the lt or gt button to select HIGH ENGLISH 39 Adjustments and settings Adjusting the position 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 by the following procedure Press the A or V button to select an item and then press the lt or gt button to change the setting For items with bar scales press the ENTER button or the lt or gt button to display the adjustment screen and then Press the lt or gt
26. d settings MEMORY SAVE Press the ENTER button to display the MEMORY SAVE menu MENORY SAVE MENORY 1 MEMORY 2 MEMORY 3 SELECT MH HENTER MNJESC The settings adjusted in PICTURE menu can be saved Press the A or Y button to select the number in which you want to save the setting 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 CANCEL 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 YPBPR and HDTV50 HDTV60 signals from DVIs and PCs PC and DVI except for HDTV50 HDTV60 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 31 on how to retrieve the saved settings 38 ENGLISH TV SYSTEM S VIDEO VIDEO only TVU SYSTEM d AUTO gt 4 d NTSC gt 4 NTSC4 43 q PAL gt 4 PAL M b 4 q PAL N gt 4 SECAM b This should normally be set to AUTO If the signal is of such poor quality that the correct format cannot be automatically distinguished change the setting manually to the required TV system NOTE When set to AUTO the proje
27. 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 24 and then clean the air filter Refer to page 46 44 ENGLISH ENGLISH 45 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 flash and the projector power will turn off The air filter should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use 4 Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 24 before disconnecting the 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 3 Remove the air filter Put your fingernails under the air filter and pull the air filter out of the projector Air filter 46 ENGLISH 4 Clean the air filter Soak the air filter in water and wash out dirt by hand NOTE Do not use detergent Be careful not to separate the air filter cover from the frame when washing the air filter 5 Dry the air filter and install it to the projecter NOTE Be sure to install the air filter before
28. itch according to the procedure given in Turning off the power on page 24 and then disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector and then remove the lamp unit cover from the projector Lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover fixing screws 48 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 4 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 5 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 7 Press the POWER button so that a picture is projected onto the screen Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU and then press the A or V button to select OPTION MENU PYKEYSTONE Ca PICTURE c POSITION Mm SHUTTER PS LANGUAGE A SELECT ENTERJENTER EXIT O Press the ENTER button to display the OPTION men
29. justments are carried out AUTO SETUP PC only H POSITION V POSITION DOT CLOCK and CLOCK When YPBPR signals are being input CLOCK PHASE can be adjusted only when HDTV60 HDTV50 750p signals are being input PHASE are automatically adjusted according to the input signal ASPECT NOTE When the ASPECT is set to V SCROLL page 28 AUTO SETUP cannot be performed Refer to page 28 Turning off the picture momentarily SHUTTER The SHUTTER function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is not being used for short periods of time The projector uses less power in SHUTTER mode than it does in normal projection mode 1 Select SHUTTER from the MAIN MENU and then press the ENTER button 2 Press any button on either the projector or remote control unit except the LIGHT button to return to normal operating mode Changing the display language 1 Select LANGUAGE from the MAIN MENU and then press the ENTER button 2 Press the A or V button to select a language and then press the ENTER button LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ESPANOL Indicates the language which is currently set ITALIANO PYCCKUNM St 04 HX sSELECTWNIWENTER MNJESC ENGLISH 4 1 Adjustments and settings Option settings Press the A or V button to select an item and then press the lt or gt but
30. ld 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 Keep the batteries out of the reach of infants o f the batteries are swallowed death by suffocation may result If you believe that the batteries may have been swallowed seek medical advice immediately Do not allow the and terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire 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 Fire or electric shocks can result 6 ENGLISH Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used e Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens If you look directly into this light it can hurt and damage your eyes Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens In addition turn off the power when you are away from the projector Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port Heated air comes out of the air outlet port
31. menus When a YPePR PC signal is being input V POSITION PC PRIORITY 0 0 CLOCK PHASE a BACK COLOR ASPECT PICTURE 3 4 SELECTNWWENTER MNJESC gt PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt EDID DESK CETILING FAN CONTROL SHARPNESS When a PC signal is being input LAMP POWER TF F F wY ver F i 4 4 4 FRONT REAR d 4 4 4 COLOR TEMP q LAMP RUNTIME A ADVANCE MENU H POSITION K MEMORY SAVE YV POSITION gt KEYSTONE correction page 26 wenn ioc DOT CLOCK a SIGNAL MODE 22l SELECT qpaADJ MEN E SG CLOCK PHASE ASPECT 4 eS AUTO SETUP SELECT amp IRENTER MNJESC KEYSTONE H KEYSTONE 0 H E3 L r V KEYSTONE Oo sSsELECTINIRENTER MNJESC When a DVI signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL ME SHUTTER function page 41 SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP Al ADVANCE MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD SIGNAL MODE XGA SELECT ADJ WESC 32 ENGLISH ENGLISH 33 Adjustments and settings Menu operation guide O Press the MENU button INPUT S COMPONENT CO a FREEZE MODE MEMORY PHKEYSTONE PICTURE c POSITION W SHUTTER LANGUAGE es OPTION SELECT ENTERIENTER MENUJEXIT The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed 2 Press the A or V button to select an item Press the A or Y button to select an item and then press the lt or gt button to change or adjust the setting An individual adjustment
32. ms should be viewed in 4 3 mode to give proper consideration to the aims and intentions of the original program s creator e The following signals have resolutions that are 16 9 image sizes The aspect ratios for these signals cannot be changed while being played because they are already established Refer to page 54 HDTV60 HDTV50 750p WIDE 480 600 720 768 768 2 WIDE768 signals can be set to V SCROLL Image sizes such as Cinema Vision that project wider than the 16 9 ratio will have narrow black fields at the top and bottom You can also change the aspect ratio from the POSITION menu 28 ENGLISH ENGLISH 29 Useful functions Turning on the button lights LIGHT Retrieving the saved picture settings USER MEMORY Press the LIGHT button The picture settings adjusted according to the instructions on page 36 can be The buttons on the remote control unit will be saved and retrieved illuminated Press the LIGHT button again to turn off the Press the USER MEMORY button button lights The button lights will be turned off automatically when no buttons on the remote nur MEMORY 1 control unit are pressed for 10 seconds MEMORY 2 COMPONENT KEYSTONE MEMORY 3 SELECT MHENTER fMNJESC The MEMORY LOAD menu will be displayed MODE MEMORY Press the A or V button to select the setting you want to retrieve then press the ENTER butt
33. nterference received including interference that may cause undesired operation ENGLISH 3 Preparation Contents Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Precautions with regard to safety stetexdoveaencvacesnocsasmccnunmcansns 5 Accessories cccececeecncncececencensesees 9 Before USC qu cccececececccececeeeeeesnenenenes 9 Location and function of each DO g EE EE 11 Getting started SeCttiNG Up ccseessceeeseeseeseeenseeees 16 Projection methods Projector position Projection distances COnnections 2cceeeeeeeeeeees 18 Connecting to video equipment Connecting to equipment compatible with YPBPR CBCR signals Connecting to computer Preparation for the remote control UNIt 2 0cceceeeeeeeeeenenes 21 Basic operation Turning on the power 22 Turning off the power 24 Useful functions Correcting keystone distortion 26 Selecting the picture mode 27 Setting the aspect ratio 28 Turning on the button lights 30 PauSing a PICtUIe ccccsceeeeees 30 Retrieving the saved picture SENINGS aici 31 Adjustments and settings On screen MENUS cceeeseeeeees 32 Menu screens Menu operation guide Returning a setting to the factory default Adjusting the picture 36 PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP Al ADVANCE MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD 4 ENGLISH TV SYSTEM SIGNAL M
34. ol 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 21 Getting started Turning on the power Before turning on the power 1 Ensure that all components are connected properly 2 Connect the accessory power cord 3 Remove the lens cover power cord POWER K 1 J JUL sai S MODE MEMORY Lens cover Power indicator Press the MAIN POWER 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 a picture will be projected Turn on the power of all connected devices Start the play function of a device such as a DVD player NOTE A tinkling sound may be heard when the lamp unit is turned on but this is not a sign of a malfunction 22 ENGLISH Press the input select button to select the input signal Input select button Control panel Changing signals A picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal Remote control unit Changing signals Y PB PR Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first and when you change the setup place Adjusting the angle While
35. om 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 accessory 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 as 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 10 ENGLISH Location and function of each part Projector lt Top right and front gt ABQ Q 14 Projector control panel page 14 2 Zoom ring page 23 3 Focus ring page 23 Projection lens 5 Air inlet ports Do not cover these ports 6 Front adjustable legs L R page 23 7 Lens cover Leg adjuster buttons L R page 23 These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable leg
36. on Panasonic Pausing a picture FREEZE poa ee Ua Press the FREEZE button l NOTE ooe Still picture Only the settings saved in the MEMORY SAVE menu will be displayed in the MEMORY LOAD menu The picture being projected will be paused Press the FREEZE button again to cancel the still picture 30 ENGLISH ENGLISH 31 Useful functions On screen 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 MAUDIRE al PICTURE menu page 36 POSITION menu page 40 LANGUAGE menu page 41 When an S VIDEO VIDEO When an S VIDEO VIDEO ar a a ee signal is being input DVI signal is being input ENGLISH PICTURE POSITION DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ESPANOL PICTURE PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt POSITION H POSITION 0 V POSITION 0 1 ITALIANO PYCCKUUM Mi SHUTTER PS LANGUAGE ms OPTION SELECT ENTERJENTER MENUJEXIT ASPECT 4 6 93 b SELECT amp NRENTER MNJESC SHARPNESS sSELECTNINENTER MNJESC COLOR TEMP 4 When a DVI signal is being AI input only ASPECT can be ADVANCE MENU adjusted Press the MENU button to rete ae display the MAIN MENU ee eee pads Hues When a YPsPR signal is being input E OPTION menu page 42 Refer to page 34 for details on OPTION how to operate the on screen H POSITION
37. oving 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 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 Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to overheat leak explode or catch fire and burns or other injury may result ENGLISH 7 Preparation 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 e 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 Be especially careful not to let young children climb onto the projector Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before ca
38. page 20 This connector is used to input RGB signals from a PC 5 YPBPR CBCR input jacks page 19 These jacks are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible equipment such as a DVD player VIDEO input jack page 18 This jack is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck ENGLISH 13 Preparation 4 TEMP indicator page 44 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 2 LAMP indicator page 45 This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected 3 Power indicator pages 22 24 and 25 This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on standby mode and it illuminates green when projection of an image begins POWER button pages 22 and 24 x CLN FAN 1 5 MENU button page 32 Projector control panel pu Preparation LAMP f SA This button is used to display the MAIN MENU When a menu screen is N being displayed it can be used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen A Arrow A V lt and P buttons page 34 ON G These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on screen menus ENTER button page 34 This button is used to accept and to activ
39. pressing the adjuster buttons adjust the forward back angle of tilt of the projector Adjust so that the projector is as vertical to the screen as possible Adjusting the size Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image Adjusting the focus Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image ENGLISH 23 Basic operation Turning off the power ie INPUT D COMPONENT KEYSTONE MODE MEMORY Power indicator 3 Press the POWER button Arr POWER OFF e POWER OFF is displayed on the CANCEL screen Press the lt or P 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 the power after the power indicator on the projector illuminates red e 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 24 ENGLISH NOTE e During projection of an image the cooling fan will operate emitting a small noise as it operates Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little e By using the OPTION menu to set LAMP POWER
40. r 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 e 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 f 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 turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet e Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks e 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 overheating may occur and fire may result Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way e High voltages which can cause fire or electric shocks are present inside the projector 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 e 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 out from the wall o
41. rrying 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 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 NOTICE 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 8 ENGLISH Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector AAA batteries for remote control unit x2 Remote control unit Video cable N2QAEA000019 x1 3 0 m 9 10 K2KA2FA00003 x1 SF Power cord Carrying bag K2CG3FRO0001 x 1 TPEPOO8 x1 Panasonic LCD PROJECTOR Before
42. s Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector Q Air filter page 46 Remote control signal receptor page 21 4 MAIN POWER switch pages 22 and 24 ENGLISH 11 Preparation Projector lt Back and bottom gt 4 Air outlet port Do not cover this port 2 Connector panel page 13 3 Power input socket AC IN page 22 The accessory power cord is connected here Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord Lamp unit holder page 47 5 Security 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 WARNING 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 otherwise burns or damage could result 12 ENGLISH Connector panel VIDEO S VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN 4 TRIGGER output jack pages 18 19 and 20 This jack outputs 12 V when the power is turned on Connect this jack to equipment such as an electric screen 2 S VIDEO input connector page 18 This connector is used to input signals from an S VIDEO compatible equipment such as a video deck 3 DVI D IN connector page 20 This connector is used to input DVI D signals 4 RGB input connector
43. s with the proper resolution FRONT REAR FRONT 7 d REAR gt This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Refer to page 16 FRONT When the projector is placed in front of a screen REAR When using a translucent screen DESK CEILING DESK CEILING 4 DESK 7 FRONT REAR 4 CEILING P This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Refer to page 16 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 FAN CONTROL FAN CONTROL 4 NORMAL za 4 HIGH gt Set FAN CONTROL to HIGH when using this projector at high elevations above 1 400 m only LAMP POWER LAMP POWER 4 HIGH 7 4 Low b This setting changes the lamp brightness When set to LOW the luminance of the lamp is reduced but the projector uses less power and the operating noise is also reduced The LOW setting is recommended for narrow rooms where a high 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 48 and reset LAMP RUNTIME to 0 NOTE The lamp s operating life
44. screen such as the one shown below will be displayed for bar scale items BRIGHT 0 The bar scale will turn green when any adjustment changes the setting from the factory set value For items without any selective arrow or bar scale press the ENTER button The MENU PYHKEYSTONE c POSITION Mi SHUTTER Pe LANGUAGE ma OPTION SELECT ENTERIENTER MENUJEXIT Selected items will be displayed in blue Panasonic LCD PROJECTOR 3 Press the ENTER button to accept the I I I I I selection l 7 PICTURE PICTURE MODE 4 NORM AL gt i CONTRAST l BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP 4 Al 4 ADVANCE MENU MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD TV SYSTENM 4 AUTO menu screen for the item will then be displayed 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 item or function will not work even if the ENTER button is pressed 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 items displayed will be returned to their factory defaul
45. t button To sharpen the picture details button COLOR TEMP COLOR TEMP 4 2 gt 4 1 gt 4 4 4 2 b This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish Al The lamp is controlled according to the input signals to project images with the best quality Al 1 For image sources with many dark scenes such as movies Al 2 For image sources with many bright scenes such as general programs OFF Al is disabled NOTE e Al is disabled when LAMP POWER is set to LOW Refer to page 43 ADVANCE MENU Picture settings can be adjusted in more detail Press the ENTER button to display the ADVANCE MENU ADVANCE MENU GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW CONTRAST R CONTRAST G CONTRAST B BRIGHT R BRIGHT G BRIGHT B SELECTMHENTER MWESC MoocccoccCEs GAMMA HIGH MID LOW is used for correcting the gradation of a bright or dark projected image Adjust GAMMA HIGH mainly to correct the gradation of a bright projected image e Adjust GAMMA LOW mainly to correct the gradation of a dark projected image CONTRAST R G B and BRIGHT R G B are used for correcting the color temperature in more detail e Adjust CONTRAST R G B mainly to correct the white areas of the projected image Adjust BRIGHT R G B mainly to correct the black areas of the projected image ENGLISH 37 Adjustments an
46. t settings and the bar scale will appear white When an individual adjustment screen is being displayed Only the item displayed will be returned to the factory default setting and the bar scale will appear white NOTE Triangle symbols above and below a menu bar indicate the factory default NOTE Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen 34 ENGLISH SELECT ADJ MEN E C The selected menu screen or adjustment screen will then be displayed Example PICTURE menu setting Items which do not have these triangle symbols cannot be returned to the factory default setting The positions of triangle symbols vary depending on the type of signal being input Indicates the standard factory default setting T Indicates the current adjustment value ENGLISH 35 Adjustments and settings Adjusting the picture Press the A or V button to select an item and then press the lt or gt button to change the setting For items with bar scales press the ENTER button or the lt or gt button to display the adjustment screen and then press the lt 4 or gt button to make the adjustment For items without any selective arrow or bar scale press the ENTER button The menu screen for the item will then be displayed When an S VIDEO VIDEO signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE 4 NORMAL gt CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMF 4 Al 4 ADVANCE MENU
47. tion setting may not be correct The BRIGHT adjustment setting may be at the minimum possible setting The shutter function may be in use The picture is The lens cover may still be attached to the lens fuzzy 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 COLOR is too e COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect light or TINT is 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 projector may be obstructed The remote control unit may be out of the operation range 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 Picture from The cable may be too long computer does The external video output for the laptop computer not appear 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 50 ENGLISH Cleaning and maintenance
48. ton to change the setting OPTION 4 OSD NR PC PRIORITY BACK COLOR 4 4 EDID 4 FRONT REAR 4 DESK CEILING 4 FAN CONTROL 4 LAMP POWER d LAMP RUNTIME SELECT ADJ MESC 2 b 4 d 4 d d gt OSD osD d ON b 4 OFF gt ON 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 Noise Reduction NR YPBPR only NR d ON 4 OFF a If noise occurs from the projector because of a poor input signal set NR to ON To turn off the NR feature set it to OFF 42 ENGLISH PC PRIORITY PC only PC PRIORITY NORMAL 7 4 q WIDE b NORMAL The PC screen data is displayed in a 4 3 aspect ratio WIDE The PC screen data is displayed in a 16 9 aspect ratio BACK COLOR 4 BLACK i d BLUE b This sets the color which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector BACK COLOR EDID DVI only a When DVI signals such as 525p 625p HDTV60 HDTV50 or 750p signals are being input set to EDID1 Set to EDID2 when other signals are being input NOTE e EDID stands for Extended Display Identification Data It is used to transmit information such as the model name of this projector or the settings to the computer connected to DVI D IN connector This is useful for projecting the image
49. u and then press the A or V button to select LAMP RUNTIME OPTION 4 PC PRIORITY BACK COLOR EDID DESK CEILING FAN CONTROL LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME i1820H e 4 4 4 4 FRONT REAR 4 4 4 4 TF F YF Y TF F 4 SELECT MENU E S C Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds PC PRIORITY BACK COLOR NORMAL HIGH d d d d d 4 d 4 ENJ E S C The LAMP RUNTIME will change to TIME RESET POWER OFF f the MENU button is pressed the lamp time resetting screen will be cancelled af Turn off the power This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to zero Refer to page 24 for details on how to turn off the power NOTE 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 49 Care and maintenance Before calling for service Before calling for service check the following points Power does not 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 e TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing 44 LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed No picture The video signal input source may not be appears connected properly The input selec
50. use Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks When moving the projector use the accessory carrying bag When placing the projector inside the carrying bag position it so that the lens is facing upward 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 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 the ceiling ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work You will need to purchase the separate installation kit Model No ET PKE300 Furthermore all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician ENGLISH 9 Preparation If using this projector at high elevations above 1 400 m set the FAN CONTROL to HIGH Refer to page 43 Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions Notes on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any fluorescent 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 fr
51. utlet and wipe it with a dry cloth f not using the projector for an extended period of time pull the mains plug out from the wall outlet ENGLISH 5 Preparation 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 Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet f the plug is not inserted correctly electric shocks or overheating could result e Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable 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 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 cou
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