Page 2 - Preparation; IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE; Dear Panasonic Customer:
2-E NGLISH E NGLISH -3 Preparation IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXTCAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for yoursafety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuseneed to be replaced...
Page 3 - Precautions with regard to safety; WARNING; Contents; Basic Operation
E NGLISH -5 Preparation Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you noticesmoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the powerand disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. B Do not continue to use the projector in suc...
Page 4 - Caution
E NGLISH -7 Preparation 6-E NGLISH During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. B Electric shocks can result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. B Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted ...
Page 5 - Accessories
E NGLISH -9 Preparation 8-E NGLISH When inserting the battery, make sure the polarities (+ and -) arecorrect. B If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may explode or leak, and fire, injuryor contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area mayresult. Use only the specified battery. ...
Page 6 - Precautions on handling; Cautions regarding transportation; Notes on use
E NGLISH -11 Preparation 10-E NGLISH About the screen If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discoloured, attractiveprojections cannot be obtained. Do not apply any volatile substances to thescreen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be...
Page 7 - Location and function of each part
E NGLISH -13 Preparation 12-E NGLISH # Air outlet port Do not cover this port. WARNING Do not bring your hands or otherobjects close to the air outletport. B Heated air comes out of the airoutlet port. Do not bring yourhands or face, or objects whichcannot withstand heat close tothis port, otherwise...
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E NGLISH -15 Preparation 14-E NGLISH + MENU button (page 24)This button is used to displaymenu screens. When a menuscreen is being displayed, it canbe used to return to a previousscreen or to clear the screen. , NORMAL button (page 27)This button is used to reset theprojector adjustment values to th...
Page 9 - Inserting the battery; Using the remote control unit; Operating range
E NGLISH -17 Preparation Inserting the battery Insert the lithium battery which issupplied with the remote controlunit, making sure that the polaritiesare correct. # While pushing the batteryholder tab to the right, pull outthe battery holder. $ Insert the battery into thebattery holder so that the ...
Page 10 - Example of connecting to video equipment; Connections; Notes on connections
L | AUDIO | R AUDIO VIDEO IN PC IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO L | AUDIO | R Y P B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT IN E NGLISH -19 Preparation 18-E NGLISH Example of connecting to video equipment DVD player Video deck NOTE: B Only one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO L-R input jacksfor S-VIDEO/VIDEO signa...
Page 11 - Projection methods; Projector position
E NGLISH -21 Preparation 20-E NGLISH Setting-up Projection methods The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projectionmethods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches thesetting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTIONmenu. Refer to page 38...
Page 12 - Basic; Turning off the power; Starting to use; Turning on the power
YPBPR S-VIDEO VIDEO PC R AC IN ~ OFF ON VIDEO IN PC IN MAINPOWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO CO R AC IN ~ OFF ON VIDEO IN PC IN MAINPOWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO STANDBY(R) ON(G) LAMP TEMP POWER KEYSTONE VOLUM INPUT DIGITAL ZOOM ENTER MENU F MUTE INPUT ASPECT VOLUME STANDBY(R) ON(G) LAMP TEMP POWER KEYSTONE VOLUM INPUT D...
Page 13 - Menu screens; K E Y S T O N E
E NGLISH -25 Basic Operation 24-E NGLISH When a YP B P R signal is being input When a PC signal is being input P I C T U R E P I C T U R E M O D E N O R M A L C O L O R 0 T I N T 0 B R I G H T 0 C O N T R A S T 0 S H A R P N E S S 0 C O L O R T E M P . N O R M A L T V - S Y S T E M A U T O 1 S E L C...
Page 14 - Using the freeze function; Menu operation guide
E NGLISH -27 Basic Operation 26-E NGLISH Returning a setting tothe factory default If you press the NORMAL button onthe remote control unit, you canreturn settings to the factory defaultsettings. However, the operation ofthis function varies depending onwhich screen is being displayed. B When a menu...
Page 15 - Correcting keystone distortion; Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function
E NGLISH -29 Basic Operation 28-E NGLISH Correcting keystone distortion When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distotion willaffect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the followingprocedure. # Use the KEYSTONE buttons to obtain image balance. You can also co...
Page 16 - Setting the ASPECT
E NGLISH -31 Basic Operation 30-E NGLISH Setting the ASPECT This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type ofinput signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratioaccording to the successive settings shown below.(You can also change the aspect ratio by selectin...
Page 17 - Changing the display language; Still; Using the shutter function; Muting the sound
E NGLISH -33 Basic Operation 32-E NGLISH Changing the display language Using the index window function This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory,so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen. # Press the F (function) button. NOTE: B The ...
Page 18 - Adjusting the picture
E NGLISH -35 Basic Operation 34-E NGLISH CONTRAST This adjusts the contrast of thepicture. Press the H button to make the picture brighter, and press the I button to make the picture darker. (Adjust the BRIGHT settingfirst if required before adjusting theCONTRAST setting.) SHARPNESS Press the H butt...
Page 19 - Option settings; Adjusting the position
E NGLISH -37 Basic Operation Ad v a nced Operation Option settings Use the F and G buttons to select an item, then press the I or H buttons to change the setting. OSD ON The signal name isdisplayed in the top-rightcorner of the screen whenthe input signal ischanged. OFF Use this setting when youdo n...
Page 20 - Ad; Indicators; LAMP POWER
E NGLISH -39 Ad v a nced Operation Other s 38-E NGLISH Indicators There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which giveinformation about the operating condition of the projector. These indicatorsilluminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside theprojector...
Page 21 - Other; Cleaning and replacing the air filter; Cleaning procedure
E NGLISH -41 Other s 40-E NGLISH Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of theprojector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power willturn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, dependi...
Page 22 - Lamp unit replacement procedure; Replacing the lamp unit; Warning
E NGLISH -43 Other s 42-E NGLISH Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 2000 hours (when LAMP POWER hasbeen set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode afterapproximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps * to - on the next page should thus be comple...
Page 23 - Before asking for service; O P T I O N
E NGLISH -45 Other s Before asking for service Before asking for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does notturn on. No picture appears. The picture isfuzzy. COLOR is too light orTINT is poor No sound can beheard. B The power cord may not be connected. B The MAIN POWER...
Page 24 - Specifications
E NGLISH -47 Other s 46-E NGLISH Specifications Power supply: 100 V–240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 180 W (During standby (when fan isstopped): Approx. 0.7 W) Amps: 2.2 A–0.8 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Display method: 3 transparent LCD panels (...
Page 25 - Appendix; List of compatible signals
E NGLISH -49 Other s 48-E NGLISH Appendix List of compatible signals *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 circ...
Page 26 - Connector pin wiring; Dimensions
E NGLISH -51 Other s 50-E NGLISH Pin No. Signal # Earth (Luminance signal) Earth (Colour signal) Luminance signal Colour signal $%& B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shownbelow. Pin No. Signal # R G/G·SYNC B SDA $%./ HD/SYNC 0 VD 1 SCL Pin + is spare. Pins & –...
Page 27 - Trademark acknowledgements
52-E NGLISH These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. Trademark acknowledgements B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business MachinesCorporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Stan...
