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 mains lead from the mains socket. B Do not continue to use the projector in su...
Page 4 - Caution
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 thislight, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated ...
Page 5 - Accessories
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 orcontamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area mayresult. Do not mix old and new batteries. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly,...
Page 6 - Precautions on handling; Cautions when moving the projector; 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. About the lamp The lamp may need to be replaced ...
Page 7 - Location and function of each part
E NGLISH -13 Preparation 12-E NGLISH # Remote control signal receptor (page 20) $ Security lock This can be used to connect acommercially-available theft-prevention cable (manufacturedby Kensington). This security lockis compatible with the MicrosaverSecurity System fromKensington. Contact details f...
Page 8 - Remote control unit; Projector control panel
E NGLISH -15 Preparation 14-E NGLISH Remote control unit # Power indicator (pages 28, 29 and 45)This indicator illuminates red whenthe MAIN POWER switch is turnedon (standby mode), and illuminatesgreen when the power is turned onand a picture starts to be projected.(PT-L780NTE only) When the WEB STA...
Page 10 - Wireless mouse; Using the remote control unit; Laser beam pointer
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” andconnect the projector’s USB port to a personal computer counterpart with theaccessory USB cable. B For ...
Page 11 - Operating range; Inserting the batteries
E NGLISH -21 Preparation 20-E NGLISH B If there are any obstacles in betweenthe remote control unit and thereceivers, the remote control unit maynot operate correctly. B If strong light is allowed to shine ontothe remote control signal receiver,correct remote control operation maynot be possible. Pl...
Page 12 - Connections; Notes on connections
E NGLISH -23 Preparation 22-E NGLISH Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully beforeconnecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making anyconnections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system...
Page 13 - Example of connecting to computer
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 comp...
Page 14 - Projection distances; Projection methods
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(9´2˝) 3.6 m(11´9˝) 2.03 m(80˝) 1.22 m...
Page 15 - Basic; Turning off the power; Starting to use; Turning on the power
E NGLISH -29 Basic Operation 28-E NGLISH * Press the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/- buttons to adjust the projectedimage focus and size. The projected image focus can also beadjusted by turning the focus ring. Tomake fine adjustments to the projectedimage focus, use the FOCUS +/- buttons. Turning off the pow...
Page 16 - Menu screens
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 be...
Page 17 - Menu operation guide
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:...
Page 18 - function; Using the freeze function
E NGLISH -35 Basic Operation 34-E NGLISH Using the D.ZOOM (digital zoom) function This function lets you enlarge thepicture. # Press a D.ZOOM +/- button [ The picture will then be enlargedto 1.5 times the normal size. $ Use the F , G , I and H buttons to move the enlarged areawhich you want to proje...
Page 19 - Adjusting the picture
E NGLISH -37 Basic Operation 36-E NGLISH Colour Hue Setting(color temperature) This is used to adjust the whiteareas of the picture if they appearbluish or reddish. COLOR (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP B P R only) Press the H button to make the colour more vivid in tone, and pressthe I button to make the colour ...
Page 20 - Adjusting the position
E NGLISH -39 Basic Operation 38-E NGLISH Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit orthe projector.Press the I or H buttons, to adjust the alternative items. For thenumerically adjustable items, pressthe ENTER button to display anindividual screen, and press the I or H b...
Page 22 - RESIZING; AUTO SETUP; Audio adjustment; VOLUME; Changing the display language
E NGLISH -43 Basic Operation 42-E NGLISH NOTE: B S1 video signals S1 video signals are a type of videosignal with an aspect ratio of 16:9which include a detector signal. Thisdetector signal is output by somesources such as wide-vision videodecks. If the AUTO setting above isselected, this projector ...
Page 23 - Option settings
E NGLISH -45 Ad v a nced Operation 44-E NGLISH Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit orthe 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 shutte...
Page 24 - Ad; NETWORK SETUP; SD CARD SETUP
E NGLISH -47 Ad v a nced Operation NETWORK SETUP (PT-L780NTE only) You need make adjustment on some items when controlling the projectorwith a personal computer by means of the wireless or wired network, usingan optional wireless card or projector LAN card. Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details....
Page 25 - Zoom/Focus adjustment; Lens adjustment; LENS SELECT; Projection lens replacement; ZOOM; FOCUS; Removing the lens
Zoom/Focus adjustment Press the ENTER button to displaythe 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 zoomcan also be adjusted by pressingthe FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/-...
Page 26 - Projector position
E NGLISH -51 Ad v a nced Operation 50-E NGLISH Projection distance for each projection lens (sold separately) Projector position ET-LE10 (for short-distance projection) 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....
Page 27 - Putting the mains lead and; Removing the slot cover; Removing the cable cover
E NGLISH -53 Ad v a nced Operation 52-E NGLISH Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculatedusing the formulas below.If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used tocalculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and theproje...
Page 28 - Using the cable cover; Using the remote terminal; Pin assignment and control
E NGLISH -55 Ad v a nced Operation 54-E NGLISH Using the cable cover When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can beused to cover the terminals or cords after removing the cut-away parts. ' Tighten the screw by turning itclockwise. $ Work the cut-away parts back andfor...
Page 29 - Control commands; Using the SERIAL connector; Connection; Basic format
E NGLISH -57 Ad v a nced Operation 56-E NGLISH Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projectorare shown in the following table. Command Control Contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other thanthe PON command are ignored. B The PON command is ignore...
Page 30 - Other; Indicators
E NGLISH -59 Other s 58-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, so if you notice tha...
Page 31 - About the automatic setup function
E NGLISH -61 Other s 60-E NGLISH About the automatic setup function If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below willbe set automatically. The setting details change according to the signalwhich is being input. Refer to the table below for details. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ NETWORK/SD...
Page 32 - Cleaning and replacing the air filter; Cleaning procedure; Replacing the lamp unit; Warning
E NGLISH -63 Other s 62-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 33 - Lamp unit replacement procedure
E NGLISH -65 Other s 64-E NGLISH + Press the ENTER button andselect the “LAMP RUN TIME” bypressing the F or G buttons. , Press and hold the ENTERbutton for approximately 3seconds. The “Lamp Time Reset” will bedisplayed. - Select “OK” by pressing the I I or H H buttons and press the ENTER button. NOT...
Page 34 - Before calling for service
E NGLISH -67 Other s 66-E NGLISH The remote controlunit does not operate. The buttons on theprojector do notfunction. The picture does notdisplay correctly. Picture fromcomputer does notappear. Problem Possible cause B The batteries may be weak. B The batteries may not be inserted correctly. (Refer ...
Page 35 - Specifications
E NGLISH -69 Other s 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) As...
Page 36 - Trademark acknowledgements; Dimensions
70-E NGLISH These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. Trademark acknowledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporationin the United States of America and other countries. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International...
