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Panasonic PT-L557U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating
Instructions
LCD Projector
PT-L557U
Model No.
Please read these instructions completely before operating this LCD Projector.
LSQTO137 (A)

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions LCD Projector PT-L557U Model No. Please read these instructions completely before operating this LCD Projector. LSQTO137 (A)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your LCD Projector. You’ll want to keep this manual handy as your convenient LCD Projector information source.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Unplug the LCD Projector from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the LCD Projector unit. If the unit is very dirty, wet a cloth with neutral detergent, squeeze it tight, wipe the unit with it, and finish by wiping with a dry cloth.
  • Page 4 F. When the LCD Projector exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the LCD Projector, ask the service technician to perform a routine safety check to determine that the LCD Projector is in safe operating condition.

  • Page 5: Lcd Projector Features

    480,000 (800 X 600) pixels X 3 panels format, 1,500-lumen (ANSI) offers clear images even when ambient light level is high. Compact and Lightweight Completely portable, you can give attractive presentations at any location by connecting the PT-L557U to a computer or video equipment. 20 to 300 Inch Screen Capability Project a screen size of 20”...

  • Page 6: Contents Of Lcd Projector Box

    Contents of LCD Projector Box Please confirm that the following items are packed in the LCD Projector box. They are provided to help you use or set up your LCD Projector. (1) LCD Projector Remote Control (LRQ90033) 2 “AA” Batteries...

  • Page 7: Product Information

    • Remote Control Operating Range When using the remote control, point it at the front or rear of the LCD Projector or at the projection screen. The range for optimum operation is within 30 degrees of the receiver at a maximum distance of about 23 feet (7m).

  • Page 8: Lcd Projector

    LCD Projector Adjust See pages 14, 19, 23, 45, 51. [ Top and Front ] POWER Button/ STANDBY(R) ON(G) indicator See page 9. PC-CARD RELEASE Button See page 31. Air outlet port PC-CARD Slot See page 31. Carrying Handle See page 42.

  • Page 9: Turning The Power On And Off

    When POWER is turned on, and while the LCD Projector is warming up, the “Panasonic” logo will be projected on the screen for approximately 30 seconds. If you press INPUT during the 30 seconds that “Panasonic” is projected, the “Panasonic”...

  • Page 10: Screen Requirements

    Screen Requirements This Projector is used to project the image onto flat screens. However, the brightness and viewable range will vary depending on which type of screen is used. When selecting a screen, check the characteristics of the screen to ensure that it is suitable for the intended place of use.

  • Page 11: Standard Setting-Up Positions

    When possible, close all blinds, curtains, etc. and dim the lights. Also, the LCD Projector should be at a 90° angle to the screen for the best picture results. To determine the distance for the desired size, please refer to the LCD Projector/Screen Relationship Chart below.

  • Page 12: Adjustment Procedure

    Setting the Projector up horizontally If the Projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to obtain a distortion-free picture. If placing the Projector on top of a table or similar surface, carry out the following procedure below to ensure that no distortion of the picture occurs.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Lens

    Adjusting the Lens If the LCD Projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to obtain a distortion-free picture. Turn the adjusters in either direction to make fine adjustments to the level of the Projector so that the Projector is perfectly horizontal.

  • Page 14: Setting-Up Positions And Changing The Projection Method

    The projection method used by the Projector can be changed in accordance with the setting-up position. Including ceiling mounting, you may select from four direction types. All the time of shipment from the factory, the Projector is set to the No.1 “FLOOR/FRONT” projection method, but this can be changed if required.

  • Page 15: Basic Lcd Projector Operation

    (LCD Projector) (Remote Control) Note: The LCD Projector is factory set so that the proper input must be selected manually with the INPUT button. For automatic input selection according to input signal, refer to “Using Auto Input Select Feature” on page 25.

  • Page 16: Blue Screen With No Input Signal

    If the power is turned on when no input signal is input to the LCD Projector, the screen will turn blue.
  • Page 17 This function is set to “AUTO (THE OTHERS)” at the time of shipment from the factory, so that the Projector can normally be used with this setting left as it is in the Latin America area.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume The volume can be adjusted using the VOLUME +/- on the LCD Projector or remote control. (LCD Projector) (Remote Control) Turning off the sound If the MUTE button on the remote control is pressed, “MUTE” will be displayed on the screen as shown in the illustration below and the sound will be muted.

  • Page 19: Freezing The Picture

    (Remote Control) (LCD Projector) Press < and > at the same time while the RGB/VIDEO ADJUST screen is displayed..All items displayed on-screen will be returned to their standard values.

  • Page 20: Selecting The Picture Mode

    Please refer to “Adjusting the Picture to the Desired Setting” on page 21, and then properly adjust each mode to the environment or picture. Changing the Picture Mode You can change the picture mode by pressing MODE on the LCD Projector or remote control (LCD Projector) (Remote Control) Note: Press MODE to display the current mode.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Picture To The Desired Setting

    Adjusting the Picture to the Desired Setting To obtain better picture quality, use the MODE button described on page 20 and adjust each of the selected modes to the desired picture. The items which can be adjusted vary depending on the type of input signal. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when the S-VIDEO signal or the VIDEO signal is being projected.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the White Balance The picture may become over-saturated with red or blue color, and the white color may not be at the desired degree of whiteness. In such cases, adjust the white balance by the following procedure. Adjustment procedure (for white balance adjustment of the red component) Press MENU to display the menu.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Image Quality

    Selecting the Image Quality This LCD Projector can select NATURAL or DYNAMIC as the special characteristic of image quality. Follow the instructions below to select the image qualities you prefer. The procedure and on-screen displays below are based on RGB as the input signal.
  • Page 24 Press > button. H POSI Press < button. Adjust the dot clock of the personal computer and the LCD, Projector H SIZE to eliminate vertical stripe, etc. from the screen. You can use this adjustment to eliminate the flicker (localized noise) PHASE that appears on the computer screens.

  • Page 25: Using Other Useful Functions

    Using other useful functions You may use buttons on the LCD Projector or remote control for the following operations. Turning off the input signal display The function which displays the currently selected input signal on the screen can be turned off by the following procedure.
  • Page 26 Selecting the Language for On-Screen Displays The language of the LCD Projector is set to English as the factory setting. To select one of seven different languages for on-screen displays, follow the instructions below. To select displays French 1 Press MENU to display the menu.
  • Page 27 If you select STD” in the shutter screen display, the back-screen will be black when SHUTTER is pressed. (This is the factory setting.) The LCD Projector is shipped from the factory with the “Panasonic” logo saved as the original image.

  • Page 28: System Configuration Example

    TBC (time base corrector). The Projector can be connected to video signal sources which out put VIDEO, S-VIDEO and analog RGB signals. The Projector has built-in speaker. However, you will need to connect a separate audio system to the AUDIO OUT terminal if your needs specify high sound volumes..
  • Page 29 When connecting the LCD Projector to a compatible computer other than a VGA, SVGA, XGA (Compression), or Macintosh series, a separate cable is needed. If you wish to use the plug & play function, turn on the MAIN power switch on the LCD Projector before turning on the computer.

  • Page 30: Wireless Mouse

    A wireless mouse function is provided. This function lets you use the remote control to control a personal computer in place of the personal computer’s mouse. This is done by connecting the projector to a personal computer using the mouse cable which is supplied with the Projector.

  • Page 31: Projecting Pc-Card (Ata Flash Card) Data

    Using this software, “JPEG Viewer”, you can save the image displayed on the PC screen as a JPEG file, to a PC-Card (ATA Flash Card). And if you insert the PC-Card into the LCD Projector, you can project using the JPEG Image playback feature.

  • Page 32: When Using The Repeat Play

    Press again to turn off the display. When using the Repeat Play The LCD Projector can automatically play back images one by one in the selected Folder. And, you can select the length of time each image is played back.
  • Page 33 Saving the Image Data to PC-Card (applies to LCD Projector only) Saving the current projected picture to a PC-Card When a PC-Card is inserted into the LCD Projector, the current projected picture, from RGB or S-VIDEO/ VIDEO input signal, can be recorded to the PC-Card as a JPEG file.
  • Page 34 Editing the Image File of a PC-Card The image file saved in a PC-Card can be edited (delete, move, copy) at the LCD Projector, while watching the projected multi-picture displays, without using a Personal Computer. Note: Only picture files made with the Personal Computer software JPEG Viewer included with the LCD -Projector and the Capture feature of the LCD Projector can be edited.
  • Page 35 Copying a Slide (image file) Press MENU to display the menu. Press to select “SET UP PC-CARD”, to display the screen. Press to select “PC-CARD EDIT”, display the screen. Note: A multi-picture screen of the selected FOLDER is displayed. Press to select “COPY SLIDE”, display the menu.

  • Page 36: Jpeg Viewer Feature

    (See “When using the Capture feature” on page 38.) Note: Existing BMP or JPEG files must be converted and saved as JPEG files ideally suited to the LCD Projector when projecting with the LCD Projector. (See “When using BMP or JPEG...
  • Page 37 Functions of each Menu Tool bar Following are the Menus and their functions contained in this software. File Add Graphic file to Folder Delete Graphic file from Folder Exit Folder Open Close Delete Folder Tool Capture Remake Thumbnail Option Window Cascade Tile Horizontal Tile Vertical...
  • Page 38 File names will be automatically assigned consecutive numbers whenever saved, and Thumbnail files will be made. Thumbnail files are used when displaying a list of images in this LCD Projector or in this software. JPEG file : Aut_0001.jpg, Aut_0002.jpg, Thumbnail file : Thm_0001.jpg, Thm_0002.jpg, Do not change these file names.

  • Page 39: Size Of The Projected Screen

    Size of the Projected Screen Because the projection image from this Projector is SVGA (800 x 600 dots), XGA image will be compressed. More than XGA image will not be displayed. If the picture file is less than VGA (640 x 480 dot) and the expanded projection feature is on, the picture will expand as follows;...
  • Page 40 File names will be automatically assigned consecutive numbers whenever saved, and Thumbnail files will be made. Thumbnail files are used when displaying a list of images in this LCD Projector or in this software. JPEG file : Aut_0001.jpg, Aut_0002.jpg, Thumbnail file : Thm_0001.jpg, Thm_0002.jpg, Do not change these file names.

  • Page 41: Status Code Display Indications

    This LCD Projector has a STATUS CODE Display which calls your attention to problem conditions existing inside the LCD Projector. The LCD Projector displays a Status Code Indication each time an internal problem is detected. If any of the following indications appear in the STATUS CODE Display, immediately turn off the Main Power switch, and then see the chart to determine a course of action.

  • Page 42: Removing And Attaching The Carrying Handle

    Removing and Attaching the Carrying Handle The LCD Projector Carrying Handle can be removed and attached. When the Projector is set up SO that it need not be moved, you can decrease the convave-convex of the Projector by removing the handle.

  • Page 43: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Remove the Air Filter unit Hold the indent on the Air Filter unit with your hands and pull the Air Filter unit out of the LCD Projector. Clean the Filter. Gently remove any accumulated dust from Air Filter unit with your vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 44: Lamp Replacement

    Then, each time the power is turned on, the Lamp life remaining will be displayed. A 10 second warning display (15 seconds when the LCD Projector power is turned on) will appear every 1 hour from 1090 hours of operation time. And the warning will flash during the last 5 minutes of Lamp life.

  • Page 45: Lamp Replacement Procedure

    Remove the Lamp unit screw. Remove the lamp unit screw (2), then grasp the Lamp unit handle and carefully pull it from the LCD Projector. Keep Lamp housing opening to your right. Do not touch Lamp or point Lamp opening at anyone.

  • Page 46: Before Requesting Service

    (pp.11 - 14) The lens may be dirty. The LCD projector may not be set up so that it is perpendicular to the screen. (pp.11 - 14) The VIDEO or R, G, B or PC-CARD adjustments may not have been set correctlly.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications LCD panels Drive method No. of pixels Lens Projector lamp Contrast ratio Brightness No. of colors Screen size Projection (throw) distance Lens axis shift Color systems Video input signal S-Video input signal Video signal RGB input signal Sync signal...
  • Page 48 Professional/Industrial Video Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office: One Panasonic Way (3F-5), Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 EASTERN ZONE: (610) 269-8369 CENTRAL ZONE: (608) 846-4778 WESTERN ZONE: (707) 584-7189 Government Marketing Department: 52 West Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 738-3840 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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