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Page 1: Lcd Projector
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Model No. PT-LB50NTE PT-LB50E PT-LB50SE TQBJ 0194... -
Page 2: Important Safety Notice
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 bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. - Page 3 If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user ’...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
...5 Accessories ...9 Before use ...10 Location and function of each part...12 Getting started Setting-up...18 Projection methods, Projector position, Projection distances Connections...21 Connecting to computer, Connecting to video equipment (1), Connecting to video equipment (2) Preparation for the remote control unit...24... -
Page 5: Precautions With Regard To Safety
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. B Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. B Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. - Page 6 Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. B If 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.
- Page 7 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. B Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, disconnect the mains plug when you are away from the projector.
- Page 8 B You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result. B Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
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Page 9: Accessories
B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required. -
Page 10: Before Use
When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward. Do not place the projector with its adjustable legs extended and do not put anything else in the bag other than the projector, cables and the remote control unit. -
Page 11: Notes On Use
10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off. 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. -
Page 12: Location And Function Of Each Part
# Projector control panel (page 14) $ Leg adjuster buttons (L/R) (page 27) These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector. % Remote control signal receptor (page 24) & Projection lens... - Page 13 Projector <Back and bottom> # Connector panel (page 16) $ Air outlet port Do not cover this port. % Speaker & Front adjustable legs (L/R) (page 27) ' Air inlet port, Air filter (page 59) Do not cover this port.
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Page 14: Projector Control Panel
Remote control unit *The illustration above is the remote control unit for the PT-LB50NTE. The remote control unit for the PT-LB50E and PT-LB50SE is not equipped with PAGE buttons, a MULTI-LIVE SELECT button or a WIRELESS button. # POWER button (pages 26, 28 and 29) This button is used to turn the power on and off. - Page 15 & Illumination sensor (page 42) This sensor detects the luminance when the “DAYLIGHT VIEW” function is operating. Do not cover the projector and do not place any object on the projector when using it. ' LAMP indicator (page 58) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit.
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Page 16: Connector Panel
This button is used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound. You can also select this function from the on-screen menu (refer to page 53). 3 DEFAULT button (page 39) This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory default settings. 4 VOLUME +/- buttons (page 32) These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the projector’s built-in speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT... - Page 17 + VARIABLE AUDIO OUT connector (pages 21, 22, and 23) This connector is used to output the audio signals which are input to the projector. If audio equipment is connected to this connector, no sound will be output from the built-in speakers.
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Page 18: Setting-Up
B Do not set up the projector vertically or tilted horizontally, otherwise it may cause damage to the projector. B It is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted at less than ±30° vertically. Setting up the projector in places that are tilted at more than ±30°... -
Page 19: Projector Position
Projector position Top edge of screen Screen Bottom edge of screen Screen Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width H1: Distance from centre of lens to bottom edge of projected image NGLISH... -
Page 20: Projection Distances
Projection distances PT-LB50NTE/PT-LB50E 4:3 Screen size (diagonal) 0.84 m(33˝) 1.02 m(40˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 1.78 m(70˝) 2.03 m(80˝) 2.29 m(90˝) 2.54 m(100˝) 3.05 m(120˝) 3.81 m(150˝) 5.08 m(200˝) 6.35 m(250˝) 7.62 m(300˝) PT-LB50SE 4:3 Screen size (diagonal) 0.84 m(33˝) 1.02 m(40˝) -
Page 21: Connections
Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) Monitor Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details on the wireless network that can be used for controlling the projector with a personal computer. (PT-LB50NTE only) Computer RGB signal cable (accessory) RGB signal cable... -
Page 22: Connecting To Video Equipment
Connecting to video equipment (1) D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable Red (connect to P Blue (connect to P Green (connect to Y signal connector) Computer for control use DIN 8-pin (male) Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) NOTE: B Do not input the signal to the PC 2 IN/PC 1 OUT connector when “PC2 SELECT”... - Page 23 Connecting to video equipment (2) Computer for control use Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) DIN 8-pin (male) DVD player Video deck Audio system NGLISH...
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Page 24: Preparation For The Remote Control Unit
Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. B If facing the remote control 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. - Page 25 NGLISH...
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Page 26: Turning On The Power
BThe POWER button on the projector will illuminate red. Press the POWER button. BThe POWER button on the projector will flash green. After a short period, it will illuminate green, and the startup logo will be displayed. If you would like the startup logo not to be displayed, set “STARTUP LOGO”... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Angle
If “DIRECT POWER ON” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “ON”, projection will start after the mains lead is connected. Refer to page 51 for details. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the placement after original setup. -
Page 28: Turning Off The Power
BThe lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The POWER button on the projector will illuminate orange while the cooling fan is still operating.) NOTE: BPress any button other than the POWER button to cancel the “POWER OFF”... -
Page 29: Direct Power Off Function
B When this function is used, it may take more time for the lamp to turn back on again compared to when the lamp cools down with the mains lead connected. B Do not put the projector in a bag while the POWER button on the projector is illuminated. CAUTION If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. -
Page 30: Selecting The Input Signal
Selecting the input signal (INPUT SELECT/ DIRECT INPUT SELECT) You can select the input signal by pressing the INPUT SELECT button or the DIRECT INPUT SELECT buttons. Projector control panel NOTE: B“PC2” cannot be selected when “PC2 SELECT” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “OUTPUT”. -
Page 31: Correcting The Image Position Automatically
Correcting the image position automatically (AUTO SETUP) This projector can adjust the position of the image and the settings for “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE” when RGB signals are being input. Projector control panel NOTE: B“SIGNAL SEARCH” will also be carried out. (When “SIGNAL SEARCH”... -
Page 32: Turning Off The Picture And Sound Momentarily
The projector uses less power in “SHUTTER” mode than it does in normal projection mode. Adjusting the volume (VOLUME) You can adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the projector’s built-in speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT connector. 32-E NGLISH Press the SHUTTER button. -
Page 33: Enlarging The Picture
Press the DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button. B The picture will then be enlarged to 1.5 times the BPress the MENU button to return to the normal Projector control panel NOTE: B The enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x2, in steps of 0.1. -
Page 34: Displaying Two Screens
Displaying two screens (INDEX WINDOW) 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. Projector control panel NOTE: B The aspect ratio of the screen changes and the image is vertically elongated in comparison to a normal image. -
Page 35: Displaying The Pointer
<Remote control unit> The pointer will move in 8 directions as shown below. <Projector control panel> The pointer will move in 4 directions as shown below. You can select the pointer in “POINTER SELECT” from 3 types (refer to page 50). -
Page 36: On-Screen Menus
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. Menu Screen (When a VIDEO signal is being... - Page 37 LANGUAGE menu (page 48) OPTION menu (page 49) SECURITY menu (page 54) WIRELESS menu (page 56) (PT-LB50NTE only) NGLISH...
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Page 38: Menu Operation Guide
Menu operation guide Projector control panel NOTE: B Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen. 38-E NGLISH # Press the MENU button. The menu screen will be displayed. $ Press the F F or G G button to select an item from the main menu on the left side. -
Page 39: Factory Default
The positions of the triangle symbols vary depending on the type of signal being input. Unavailable on- screen menu items This projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the signal being input. If an item cannot be adjusted... -
Page 40: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture # Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. $ Select the “PICTURE” menu from the main menu, and then press the ENTER button. % Press the F or G button to select an item. & Press the I or H button to adjust the value or change the setting. For items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment screen will be displayed. -
Page 41: Compatible Pictures
The mode best used in dark rooms is “NATURAL”. For rooms having regular lighting conditions in use, select “STANDARD”. For exceptionally bright rooms, use “DYNAMIC”. “BLACKBOARD” is available only when “BLACKBOARD” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “ON”. Select “BLACKBOARD” when projecting onto blackboards. -
Page 42: Daylight View, Ai, Detailed
“STANDARD”, “AI” is set to “OFF”, and “DAYLIGHT VIEW” is set to “OFF”). DAYLIGHT VIEW This adjusts the vividness of the projected images when the projector is used under bright lighting. AUTO The vividness of the projected images will be adjusted according to the lighting condition of the room. -
Page 43: Noise Reduction
TV system. NOTE: B When set to “AUTO”, the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. STILL MODE (S-VIDEO/VIDEO only) To reduce flickering of still images (vertical flicker), set “STILL MODE”... -
Page 44: Adjusting The Position
(“REALTIME KEYSTONE”). However, keystone distortion may still affect the images in some cases (e.g. when the projector is tilted slightly and the tilt is corrected slowly by hand or when the screen itself is tilted). In such cases, set “REALTIME KEYSTONE”... -
Page 45: Realtime Keystone
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. - Page 46 16:9 which include a detector signal. This detector signal is output by some sources such as wide-vision video decks. B When “ASPECT” is set to “AUTO”, the projector recognizes the detector signal and automatically switches the aspect ratio to 16:9. When a 4:3 signal is being input.
- Page 47 NOTE: B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programmes for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if the aspect ratio (16:9) selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the...
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Page 48: Changing The Display Language
Changing the display language # Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. $ Select the “LANGUAGE” menu from the main menu, and then press the ENTER button. % Press the F F or G G button to select a language, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 49: Option Settings
If you would like the guide screen not to be displayed, set “INPUT GUIDE” to “SIMPLE” or “OFF”. STARTUP LOGO The “Panasonic” logo will be displayed when the power is turned The “Panasonic” logo will not be displayed when the power is turned NGLISH... -
Page 50: Lamp Power
This setting changes the lamp brightness. When set to “ECO- MODE”, the luminance of the lamp is reduced, but the projector uses less power, and the operating noise is also reduced. This can help to extend the lamp’s operating life. If... -
Page 51: Power Off Timer, Direct
POWER OFF TIMER If no signal is input to the projector for the duration of the period you set, the projector will return to standby mode. The period can be set from 15 minutes to 60 minutes in 5 minute intervals. If you don’t use this feature, set it to “DISABLE”. -
Page 52: B P R
(Refer to page 18.) FRONT/DESK When the projector is placed on a desk or similar in front of a screen. FRONT/CEILING When the projector is placed in front of a screen and suspended from a ceiling using a ceiling bracket (sold separately). -
Page 53: Setup
BLACKBOARD Set to “ON” when “PICTURE MODE” is set to “BLACKBORD”. (Refer to page 40.) BACK COLOR This sets the colour which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector. NGLISH... -
Page 54: Setting Up The Security Function
Setting up the security function This projector is equipped with a security function. A password input screen can be displayed, or a company URL can be set up and displayed at the bottom of the projected image. # Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. -
Page 55: Change
NOTE: B The entered password will appear as . It will not be displayed on the screen. B If you enter the wrong password, an error message will be displayed. Enter the correct password again. TEXT DISPLAY You can set text to be displayed at the bottom of the projected image at all times. -
Page 56: Wireless Setup
Wireless setup You need to make adjustments on some items when controlling the projector with a personal computer by means of the wireless network. Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details. NETWORK Select the network setting you want to use. -
Page 57: When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated
problem. - Page 58 Problem unit. B Does “REPLACE LAMP” appear on Possible the screen after cause the projector is turned on? B This occurs when the operation time for the lamp unit is nearing 1 800 hours (when “LAMP POWER”...
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Page 59: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter
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 illuminate and the projector’s power will turn off (the TEMP indicator will flash after the power is turned off). -
Page 60: Replacing The Lamp Unit
B A Phillips screwdriver is necessary for removing the lamp unit. NOTE: B The projector is not supplied with a replacement lamp unit. Please ask your dealer for details. Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAB50 CAUTION:... -
Page 61: Lamp Unit Replacement Procedure
B If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when “LAMP POWER” has been set to “STANDARD” and when “AI” has been set to “OFF”), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps ) to . - Page 62 “LAMP RUNTIME” screen. - Press the POWER button to turn off the power. . Disconnect the mains lead after the POWER button on the projector illuminates red. This will reset the cumulative usage time for the lamp unit to “0”.
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Page 63: Before Calling For Service
The picture is B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. fuzzy. B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. B The lens may be dirty. B The projector may be tilted too much. -
Page 64: Cleaning And Maintenance
B There may be a problem with the video tape or other signal source. B A signal which is not compatible with the projector may be being input. Picture from B The cable may be too long. computer does B The external video output for the laptop computer not appear. -
Page 65: Specifications
Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Micro lens array: Display method: Drive method: Pixels: PT-LB50NTE/PT-LB50E: PT-LB50SE: Lens: Lamp: Luminosity: Scanning frequency (for RGB signals): Horizontal scanning frequency: 15 kHz - 91 kHz Vertical scanning frequency: Dot clock frequency:... - Page 66 VIDEO IN: S-VIDEO IN: AUDIO IN: PC AUDIO IN: VARIABLE AUDIO OUT: SERIAL: Cabinet: Dimensions: Width: Length: Height: Weight: PT-LB50NTE: PT-LB50E/PT-LB50SE: Operating environment: Temperature: Humidity: Certifications: <Remote control unit> Power supply: Operating range: Weight: Dimensions: Width: Length: Height: <Options>...
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Page 67: Appendix
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 (LT). PT-LB50NTE/PT-LB50E PT-LB50SE For 16:9 aspect ratios, the following formula can be used to calculate the projection distance. -
Page 68: List Of Compatible Signals
List of compatible signals Display resolution Mode (dots)* NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 480i 720 x 480i 576i 720 x 576i 480p 720 x 483 576p 720 x 576 1 080/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 1 080/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 720/60p... -
Page 69: Guide Screen For Computer
Guide screen for computer connection Refer to the list below for details on the keyboard commands to change the output setting. Manufacturer Panasonic TOSHIBA SHARP FUJITSU Keyboard Manufacturer command EPSON DELL SONY Apple Other Keyboard command NGLISH... -
Page 70: Connector
Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection... -
Page 71: Control Commands
Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Control Command Contents Power ON Power OFF Volume Input signal selection Lamp ON condition query Shutter function Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) -
Page 72: Dimensions
Dimensions 81.2 (3-3/16˝) 297 (11-11/16˝) Trademark acknowledgements B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. B The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.