Panasonic PT-LW80NTE Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PT-LW80NTE Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-LW80NTE Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
Commercial Use
PT-LW80NTE
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0261
E
NGLISH

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-LW80NTE Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0261 NGLISH...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    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 bottom.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Les clients peuvent télécharger une copie de la DC originale pour ce produit à partir de notre serveur DC: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Coordonnées dans l’UE : Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany...
  • Page 5 Important Safety Information NGLISH - 5...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 17. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 19. 3. Prepare the Remote control See “Remote control” on page 16. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 20.
  • Page 7 Settings Menu Navigation ...29 Navigating through the MENU ... 29 Main menu and Sub-menu... 30 PICTURE menu...32 PICTURE MODE ... 32 CONTRAST ... 32 BRIGHTNESS... 32 COLOR ... 32 TINT ... 32 SHARPNESS... 32 COLOR TEMPERATURE ... 32 DAYLIGHT VIEW... 32 DETAILED SETUP ...
  • Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 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 Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
  • Page 9: Cautions

    Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
  • Page 10: Cautions When Transporting

    Precautions with regard to safety When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.
  • Page 11: Cautions When Installing

    Cautions when installing Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or accidents. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes, such as near an air conditioner or lighting equipment.
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for PT-LW80NTE (x1) N2QAYB000260 * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.
  • Page 13: Read This First

    Read this first Minimum required setting screen When you start the projection for the first time or after the projector is initialised, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed. LANGUAGE Select the required language setting. LANGUAGE ENGLISH PLEASE SELECT LANGUAGE SELECT ENTER...
  • Page 14: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view Zoom-Focus ring cover Cover the zoom and focus rings to protect from dust. RELEASE button Press to release the locked POWER button when turning on the projector. (page 21) Control panel RELEASE RELEASE INPUT SELECT button...
  • Page 15: About Your Projector

    Back and bottom view Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable. Remote control signal receptor (page 25) Air filter compartment (page 45) AC IN Connect the mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 20) COMPUTER1 IN Connect a computer or YP signal cable.
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    About Your Projector Remote control POWER button Switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 21/page 22) See CD-ROM contents for the PAGE buttons Display the main menu. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER button.
  • Page 17: Setting Up

    Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 1.2x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image Screen All measurements and the calculation results bellow are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
  • Page 18: Projection Method

    Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 38. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING...
  • Page 19: Connections

    Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. One RGB cable is provided with the projector. If necessary, prepare commercial connecting cables that match with the projector and each peripheral device terminals.
  • Page 20: Switching The Projector On/Off

    Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Connecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Align the side of the power cord secure lock with the side guide rail of the AC IN terminal of the projector and slide it in.
  • Page 21: Switching On The Projector

    Switching on the projector Before switching on the projector, make sure the mains lead and all the other devices are connected correctly. See “Connections” on page 19 and “Mains lead” on page 20. By control panel operation Make sure CONTROL PANEL in OPTION menu is set to VALID.
  • Page 22: Switching Off The Projector

    Switching the projector on/off Switching off the projector By control panel operation Make sure the CONTROL PANEL setting in OPTION menu is set to VALID. 1. Press the POWER button. The confirmation screen will be displayed. Without any operation for 10 seconds or press any button other than the POWER button, the confirmation screen will go off and return to the projection.
  • Page 23: Power And Power Lock Indicators

    POWER and POWER LOCK indicators The POWER indicator informs you the status of the power and the POWER LOCK indicator shows the status of the RELEASE button. When the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators are flashing, the POWER and POWER LOCK indicators will not light. POWER LOCK indicator status Indicator status No illumination or flashing...
  • Page 24: Projecting An Image

    Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Detect the input signal automatically. 3. Switch the aspect ratio automatically. Positioning the image 1. Place the projector at the right angle from the screen.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Operating range Setting up the image position automatically If you need to readjust the projected image position while projecting or when AUTO SETUP in OPTION menu is set to BUTTON, press the AUTO SETUP button. The projector will detect a RGB signal by SIGNAL SEARCH system and adjust the setting of POSITION, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE in POSITION menu automatically.
  • Page 26: Switching The Input Signal

    Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, WIRELESS and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. You can confirm the selected input method in displayed graphical input guide on the upper right of the screen.
  • Page 27: Projecting An Image In Index-Window Mode

    Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode You can project an image split in 2 windows as an INDEX-WINDOW. One is frozen and stored in memory, and displayed on the screen’s left side while displaying subsequent image continues on the right. Press the MENU or RETURN button to escape.
  • Page 28: Enlarging The Centred Area

    Remote control operation Enlarging the centred area You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1. Press any side of the DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button once.
  • Page 29: Settings

    Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the remote control. The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons.
  • Page 30: Main Menu And Sub-Menu

    Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The main menu has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the sub-menu. Underlined items are factory default settings. NOTE: • Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. •...
  • Page 31 OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED SIMPLE STARTUP LOGO USER COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT OUTPUT RGB/YP AUTO WIDE MODE LAMP POWER STANDARD ECO-MODE LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DISABLE 15 MIN. 20 MIN. 25 MIN. 30 MIN. 35 MIN. 40 MIN. 45 MIN. 50 MIN.
  • Page 32: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu Remote control MENU See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. Reproduces the original colour of NATURAL the image...
  • Page 33: Detailed Setup

    DETAILED SETUP You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. For S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals TV-SYSTEM When the video signal is changed, the setting switches automatically. You can switch the setting manually to match the video data. Press I H to cycle through the options. AUTO NTSC NTSC 4.43...
  • Page 34: Position Menu

    POSITION menu Remote control MENU See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. REALTIME KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, the keystone will be corrected automatically.
  • Page 35: Aspect

    ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. Press I H to cycle through the options. Aspect ratio options AUTO Signals which contains an identifying aspect signal will be detected and automatically project the image in proper ratio. When a 4:3 or 5:4 signal is detected, the image will be projected without any change, and other signals will be adjusted to 4:3 with preserving original ratio.
  • Page 36: Over Scan

    POSITION menu Aspect ratio depend on signals and SCREEN FORMAT menu option SCREEN FORMAT ASPECT menu menu VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT AUTO IH 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH 16:10 HV-FIT AUTO IH 4:3 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT 16:9 1 080/50i, 1 080/60i, 720/50p, 720/60p 16:9 IH V-FIT IH HV-FIT IH 4:3 16:10 Not available...
  • Page 37: Option Menu

    OPTION menu Remote control Control panel MENU See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. INPUT GUIDE When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available.
  • Page 38: Lamp Power

    OPTION menu LAMP POWER You can adjust the power of the lamp to save electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise. STANDARD When higher luminance is required ECO-MODE When lower luminance is sufficient NOTE: • When no input signal is detected, the function is disabled.
  • Page 39: Screen Format

    SCREEN FORMAT Select the required screen format by pressing I H. 16:10 When project on a 16:10 or 4:3 screen. 16:9 When project on a 16:9 screen. FUNCTION BUTTON You can select a useful function from the list and assign to the FUNCTION button for shortcut.
  • Page 40: Audio Balance

    OPTION menu AUDIO BALANCE You can adjust to hear the sound played equally through both right and left external stereo speakers, or shift the balance so more sound plays through the left or right side. More sound plays through the left side More sound plays through the right side...
  • Page 41: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel MENU See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation.
  • Page 42: Text Change

    SECURITY menu TEXT CHANGE You can enter your original text up to 22 characters for TEXT DISPLAY. TEXT CHANGE NGLISH - 42 1. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character and press the ENTER button. The selected character will be displayed in the TEXT CHANGE box.
  • Page 43: Wireless Menu

    WIRELESS menu Remote control Control panel MENU See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. NOTE: • See the wireless connecting information in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. •...
  • Page 44: Lamp And Temp Indicators

    LAMP and TEMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way.
  • Page 45: Care And Replacement

    Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector Before cleaning the projector Switch off the projector and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector.
  • Page 46: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Care and Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit The lamp unit, ET-LAB80 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified technician carry the lamp unit replacement and consult with an Authorised Service Centre. When to replace the Lamp unit When the lamp is consumed, the brightness may decrease over time.
  • Page 47: Resetting The Lamp Runtime

    Replacement procedure Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the projector until the screws turn freely, and remove the lamp unit cover. Lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover fixing screws 2.
  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Power does not turn on. No picture appears. The picture is fuzzy. The colour is pale or greyish. No sound can be heard from the internal speaker. The control buttons of the projector do not operate.
  • Page 49: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Display resolution Mode (dots) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 525i (480i) 720 x 480i 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 525p (480p) 720 x 483 625p (576p) 720 x 576 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 125 (1 080)/50i...
  • Page 50: Serial Terminal

    Technical Information Serial terminal 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 connecter. Connection Computer Pin assignments and signal names Communication settings...
  • Page 51: Computer Connection Guidance

    The key commands are depend on the manufactures. If you select the computer terminals which has no signals while the INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. Manufacturer Key command Panasonic FUJITSU NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Technical Information Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Optical axis Lamp Luminosity Operating environment Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning Vertical scanning frequency frequency (for RGB signal) Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals Colour system...
  • Page 53 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER Terminals AUDIO IN COMPUTER AUDIO IN Dual - line, 0.5V [rms], M3 jack (Stereo MINI) VARIABLE AUDIO SERIAL Compatible Wireless LAN Wireless channel Distance Cabinet Dimensions Weight Certifications Power supply Operating range Weight Remote control Dimensions Options Ceiling bracket...
  • Page 54: Screen Size And Throw Distance For 16:9/4:3 Aspect Ratio54

    Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio All measurements and the calculation results bellow are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. 16:9 Projection size (16 : 9) Screen Diagonal Screen height (SH) (SD) (0.84 m) 33"...
  • Page 55: Dimensions

    Dimensions Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.
  • Page 56: Index

    Index AC IN ... 15 Accessories ... 12 Air exhaust port ... 15 Air filter ... 45 Cleaning ... 15 Compartment Air intake port ... 14 ALTITUDE ... 38 Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) ... 14 ASPECT ... 35 AUDIO BALANCE ... 40 AUDIO IN ...
  • Page 57 Navigation buttons ... 14 Control panel button ... 16 Remote control button NOISE REDUCTION ... 33 OPTION menu ... 37 OSD DESIGN ... 39 OVER SCAN ... 36 PAGE ... 16 PASSWORD CHANGE ... 41 PICTURE menu ... 32 PICTURE MODE ... 32 POSITION ...
  • Page 58 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Printed in Japan © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. S0508-1068B...

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