Panasonic PT-L780E manual

ENGLISH R Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. LCD Pr ojector Operating Instructions Model No. PT -L780NTE PT -L780E R TQBJ 0110-2 Commer cial Use[...]

2-E NGLISH E NGLISH -3 Preparation IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a[...]

E NGLISH -5 Preparation Precautions with regar d to saf ety W ARNING 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 mains lead from the mains socket. B Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks c[...]

E NGLISH -7 Preparation 6-E NGLISH Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projector ’ s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not [...]

E NGLISH -9 Preparation 8-E NGLISH Use only the specified batteries. B If 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. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or c[...]

E NGLISH -11 Preparation 10-E NGLISH About the screen If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discoloured, attractive projections cannot be obtained. Do not apply any volatile substances to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. About the lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as individual lamp[...]

E NGLISH -13 Preparation 12-E NGLISH # Remote control signal receptor (page 20) $ 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. Contact details for this company are given below. Kensington [...]

E NGLISH -15 Preparation 14-E NGLISH Remote contr ol unit # Power indicator (pages 28, 29 and 45) This indicator illuminates red when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on (standby mode), and illuminates green when the power is turned on and a picture starts to be projected. (PT-L780NTE only) When the WEB ST ANDBY is set to "ON", the cooling[...]

E NGLISH -17 Preparation 16-E NGLISH <Connector panel> USB DVI-D IN REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R L R/R-Y/P R VD SYNC/HD B/B-Y/P B RGB3 IN G/Y ' & ( ) % $ # , - . + * # USB port (page 19) The remote control unit can be used as a personal computer mouse by connecting the pr[...]

E NGLISH -19 Preparation 18-E NGLISH Wireless mouse You can use the remote control as a personal computer mouse. Set the Mode (Projector/Computer) switch on the remote control unit to “ Computer ” and connect the projector ’ s USB port to a personal computer counterpart with the accessory USB cable. B F or Windows (V ersions 98SE, Me, 2000 an[...]

E NGLISH -21 Preparation 20-E NGLISH B If there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receivers, the remote control unit may not operate correctly. B If strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receiver, correct remote control operation may not be possible. Place the projector as far away from light sou[...]

E NGLISH -23 Preparation 22-E NGLISH Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or availabl[...]

E NGLISH -25 Preparation 24-E NGLISH USB DVI-D IN REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB AUDIO IN VIDEO IN AUDIO IN S-VIDEO IN R L R/R-Y/P R VD SYNC/HD B/B-Y/P B RGB3 IN G/Y 1 6 2 3 4 5 ON DIP D-sub 9-pin (male) Computer for control use Computer NOTE: B It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of [...]

E NGLISH -27 Preparation 26-E NGLISH 1.01 m(40 ˝ ) 0.61 m(2 ´ ) 0.81 m(2 ´ 8 ˝ ) 1.6 m(5 ´ 2 ˝ ) 2.0 m(6 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.27 m(50 ˝ ) 0.76 m(2 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.02 m(3 ´ 4 ˝ ) 2.0 m(6 ´ 6 ˝ ) 2.6 m(8 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.52 m(60 ˝ ) 0.91 m(3 ´ ) 1.22 m(4 ´ ) 2.4 m(7 ´ 10 ˝ ) 3.1 m(10 ´ 2 ˝ ) 1.77 m(70 ˝ ) 1.07 m(3 ´ 6 ˝ ) 1.42 m(4 ´ 8 ˝ ) 2.8 m([...]

E NGLISH -29 Basic Operation 28-E NGLISH * Press the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/- buttons to adjust the projected image focus and size. The projected image focus can also be adjusted by turning the focus ring. To make fine adjustments to the projected image focus, use the FOCUS +/- buttons. T urning off the po wer # Press the POWER button. “Power OFF”[...]

E NGLISH -31 Basic Operation 30-E NGLISH POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE OSD POSITION RESIZING AUTO SETUP FRAME LOCK STANDARD H: 128 V: 32 H: 0 V: 0 32 16 OFF OFF ON ON TOP LEFT SELECT:[^][@] ADJUST:[{][}] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC:[MENU] POSITION menu (page 39) When an RGB/DVI signal is being input POSITION POSITION KEYSTONE OSD POSITION [...]

E NGLISH -33 Basic Operation 32-E NGLISH OPTION SHUTTER OSD AUTO KEYSTONE RGB/YPbPr RGB2 SELECT BACK COLOR FRONT/REAR DESK/CEILING LAMP POWER LAMP RUN TIME NEXT PAGE @ 10 H OFF OFF RGB INPUT BLUE FRONT DESK LOW ON ON YPbPr OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH SELECT:[^][@] ADJUST:[{][}] ENTER:[ENTER] ESC:[MENU] OPTION menu (page 44) OPTION PREVIOUS PAGE [...]

E NGLISH -35 Basic Operation 34-E NGLISH Using the D .ZOOM (digital zoom) function This function lets you enlarge the picture. # Press a D.ZOOM +/- button [ The picture will then be enlarged to 1.5 times the normal size. $ Use the F , G , I and H buttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project. & Press the MENU button to return to t[...]

E NGLISH -37 Basic Operation 36-E NGLISH Colour Hue Setting (color temperature) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish. COLOR (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP B P R only) Press the H button to make the colour more vivid in tone, and press the I button to make the colour more pastel in tone. TINT (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP B[...]

E NGLISH -39 Basic Operation 38-E NGLISH Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons, to adjust the alternative items. For the numerically adjustable items, press the ENTER button to display an individual screen, and press the I or H buttons to adjust the setting. Some items can [...]

E NGLISH -41 Basic Operation 40-E NGLISH S4:3 The size of the input signal is compressed to 75% and projected. (This is useful for projecting a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 16:9 screen.) When a 4:3 signal is being input [ AUTO (S-VIDEO only) When an S1 video signal is input to the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect ratio is changed automaticall[...]

E NGLISH -43 Basic Operation 42-E NGLISH NOTE: B S1 video signals S1 video signals are a type of video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9 which include a detector signal. This detector signal is output by some sources such as wide-vision video decks. If the AUTO setting above is selected, this projector will recognise the detector signal and autom[...]

E NGLISH -45 Adv anced Operation 44-E NGLISH Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons to adjust the selective items. To make the SHUTTER or WEB PASSWORD (PT-L780NTE only) functions work, press the ENTER button. SHUTTER The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off t[...]

E NGLISH -47 Adv anced Operation NETW ORK SETUP (PT -L780NTE only) You need make adjustment on some items when controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of the wireless or wired network, using an optional wireless card or projector LAN card. Refer to the accessory CD- ROM for details. NETWORK STATUS WEP LAN1 KEY1 SELECT:[^][@] 調[...]

Zoom/Focus adjustment Press the ENTER button to display the individual adjustment screen. Press the I or H buttons to adjust the projected image size. Press the F or G buttons to adjust the projected image focus. The projected image focus or zoom can also be adjusted by pressing the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/- buttons on the projector. To make fine adjus[...]

E NGLISH -51 Adv anced Operation 50-E NGLISH Pr ojection distance f or each pr ojection lens (sold separately) Pr ojector position ET -LE10 (for shor t-distance pr ojection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal length Height (SH) Width (SW) Wide (LW) Telephoto (LT) 1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.1 m(3´7˝) 1.3 m(4´3˝) 1.[...]

E NGLISH -53 Adv anced Operation 52-E NGLISH Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculated using the formulas below. If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used to calculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and the projection distance for the telephoto lens position ([...]

E NGLISH -55 Adv anced Operation 54-E NGLISH Using the cable co ver When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can be used to cover the terminals or cords after removing the cut-away parts. ' Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise. $ Work the cut-away parts back and forth several times to break the fixing tabs. [...]

E NGLISH -57 Adv anced Operation 56-E NGLISH Contr ol commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Command Control Contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. B The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. B If a PON command is r[...]

E NGLISH -59 Others 58-E NGLISH Indicator s 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 pow[...]

E NGLISH -61 Others 60-E NGLISH About the automatic setup function If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below will be set automatically. The setting details change according to the signal which is being input. Refer to the table below for details. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ NETWORK/SD CARD YP B P R Dot Clock frequency is 140 MHz or [...]

E NGLISH -63 Others 62-E NGLISH 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 every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being u[...]

E NGLISH -65 Others 64-E NGLISH + Press the ENTER button and select the “LAMP RUN TIME” by pressing the F or G buttons. , Press and hold the ENTER button for approximately 3 seconds. The “ Lamp Time Reset ” will be displayed. - Select “OK” by pressing the I I or H H buttons and press the ENTER button. NOTE: B If “ CANCEL ” is select[...]

E NGLISH -67 Others 66-E NGLISH The remote control unit does not operate. The buttons on the projector do not function. The picture does not display correctly. Picture from computer does not appear. Problem Possible cause B The batteries may be weak. B The batteries may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 20.) B The remote control signal rece[...]

E NGLISH -69 Others 68-E NGLISH Specifications Power supply: 100 V – 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 380 W (During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 3.5 W) [When the WEB STANDBY is set to “ ON ” : Approx. 43 W (page 45)] Amps: 4.5 A – 2.0 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 1.0 type (25.4 mm) Aspect ratio: 4:3 (16:9 compatible)[...]

70-E NGLISH These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. T rademark ac kno wledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is[...]