1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Panasonic Manuals
  4. Projector
  5. PTL592U - LCD PROJECTOR
  6. Operating instructions manual

Panasonic PT-L592U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic pt-l592u operating instructions
Hide thumbs Also See for PT-L592U:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Operating Instructions Manual

LCD Projector

Model No.
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
TQBJ 0002

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Panasonic PT-L592U

Summary of Contents for Panasonic PT-L592U

  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    LCD Projector Model No. Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ 0002...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, AC house current only. CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug.

  • Page 4: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place any objects on top of the projector. If water spills onto the projector or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shocks. If any foreign objects get inside the projector, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 5 Doing so can cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage and/or injury. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’ s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.

  • Page 6: Precautions On Handling

    Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration, such as near a motor, or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship, the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctions or accidents.

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Each Part

    Location and function of each part Remote control unit <Front view> Arrow buttons (Up: , Down: V Left: <, Right: >) These buttons are used to select items from the menu screen and for changing setting values. MENU button (page 21) This button is used to turn display of the menu screen on and off and to return display to the previous screen.
  • Page 8 Power indicator (STAND BY (R)/ON (G)) (page 11) This indicator illuminates red when the projector is in standby mode, green when the projector is on, and orange when in standby mode and the cooling fan is operating. - 7 -...
  • Page 9 S-VIDEO/VIDEO input. The sound output is automatically switched when the audio input source is switched. SERIAL connector (page 36) This connector is used to con- nect a personal computer to the projector in order to exter- nally control the projector.

  • Page 10: Before Using The Remote Control Unit

    Before using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Insert the AA batteries supplied with the remote control unit making sure that the polarities are correct. Open the battery compartment cover. Push the section with the toward you to remove it. Insert the batteries.
  • Page 11 Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit toward the remote control signal receptor on the front or the rear of the projector to operate the projector. Refer to the illustration below for the operating range of the remote control unit.

  • Page 12: Turning The Power On And Off

    There may be cases where the lamp does not turn on straight away. In such cases, the projector will try to turn the lamp on again after 30 seconds have passed. (During this time, the power indicator will alternately flash green and orange.) The projector is equipped with a lens retracting function which will cause the lens to be retracted automatically when the power is turned off.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Standard Setting-Up Positions

    Because the projector uses a X 1.5 electronic zoom lens, it is possible to adjust the projection distance. And because there is also a function provided for adjusting the height of the lens, the height of the projector can also be adjusted relative to the position of the screen.
  • Page 15 The vertical position of the projected picture can be adjusted by changing the height of the projection lens using the LENS SHIFT dial which is on top of the projector. After determining the projection distance and the setting-up position, adjust the vertical position of the projected picture by carrying out the following procedure.
  • Page 16 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 17: Adjusting The Lens

    The projector is equipped with electronic zoom and electronic focusing mechanisms, so that you can carry out adjustments simply by pressing the ZOOM (+/-) buttons and the FOCUS (+/-) buttons on the top of the projector, or by following the on-screen adjustment display. Alternatively, you can adjust the focus by turning the lens directly.

  • Page 18: 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. At the time of shipment from the factory, the projector is set to the “ FRONT” projection method, but this can be changed if required.

  • Page 19: Basic Operation

    The video signal input source and the corresponding audio signal input source can be changed in the order shown below each time the INPUT button on the projector control panel or the remote control unit is pressed. The input source selected is displayed on the screen for approximately five seconds.
  • Page 20 MAC 19 NOTE: The display resolution for the PT-L592U projector is 800 X 600 dots. If any of the above signals which have resolutions greater than this are input, the resolution will be converted to 800 X 600 dots. The setting screen and the MENU screen can both be cleared by pressing the MENU button.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Volume

    <System format selection for S-VIDEO (VIDEO) input signals> If S-VIDEO or VIDEO has been selected as the input signal source, there may be times where the signal format is not selected correctly, with the result that a normal picture is not projected. If this happens, select the correct signal format by the following procedure.

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Sound

    The volume output level will remain displayed on the screen for approximately three seconds. Remote control unit Displaying the on-screen menu The menu screen can be displayed by pressing the MENU button on the projector control panel or the remote control unit. Remote control unit Projector...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Picture To The Desired Setting

    Adjusting the picture to the desired setting You can adjust the picture settings for any of the input signal sources selected according to the procedure on page 18. The items which can be adjusted vary depending on the type of input signal. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The White Balance

    Adjusting the white balance When RGB signals from a personal computer or other signal source are being projected, 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.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Sound To The Desired Setting

    Adjusting the sound to the desired setting You can adjust the volume and balance to the desired settings. Adjustment procedure <for volume adjustment> 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “ AUDIO” . 3.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Picture Position

    Adjusting the picture position If the picture is not correctly positioned within the display area of the screen so that part of the edge of the picture does not appear, adjust the position of the picture. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Blanking

    Adjusting the blanking The picture area can be adjusted by means of blanking correction. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal. Adjustment procedure <for blanking correction of the right edge of the picture> The procedure below starts from the POSITION screen.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Horizontal Amplitude

    Adjusting the horizontal amplitude When VIDEO/S-VIDEO signals are being input, the horizontal amplitude of the picture can be adjusted. Carry out this adjustment by following the procedure given below. (This is only effective when VIDEO/S-VIDEO signals are being input.) Adjustment procedure 1.

  • Page 29: About Dot Clock Adjustment

    About dot clock adjustment When RGB signals are being input, you can make fine adjustments to the dot clock frequency and also adjust the clock phase. Adjustments are made by the following procedure while viewing the picture. (This is only effective when RGB signals are being input.) Adjusting the dot clock frequency When RGB signals are being input, you can adjust the display area of pictures sent from a computer.

  • Page 30: Using Other Useful Functions

    Using other useful functions Turning off the on-screen display of input signal information The function which displays the currently-selected input signal onto the screen can be turned off by the following procedure. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2.
  • Page 31 Changing the on-screen display language to another language At the time of shipment, the language for on-screen displays is set to English. However, you can change it to some other language by the following procedure. Setting procedure <For changing the language to German (DEUTSCH)> 1.
  • Page 32 This function causes the projector lens to be retracted automatically when the projector switches to standby mode, and extends the lens again when the projector starts back up again. Having this function set to “ ON” is useful if the projector will not be used for an extended period of time, or when the projector is to be transported somewhere.
  • Page 33 Setting the screen color when no signal is input and during picture muting The projector can be set to project either a solid blue image or a solid black image onto the screen if nothing is connected to the projector’ s input terminals, or if equipment is connected but no signal is being input from it. This setting is also effective when picture muting is active and when the countdown timer is running.

  • Page 34: System Configuration Example

    If an audio system is connected to the AUDIO OUT terminal, the sound volume balance and muting can be controlled by the remote control unit which is supplied with the projector. However, if the volume is set to “ 0” , no audio signal will be output from the AUDIO OUT terminal.
  • Page 35 However, this function operates only when input to the RGB 1 connector has been selected. For further details, refer to page 35. If you wish to use the infrared mouse function, turn on the main power to the projector before turning on the personal computer.

  • Page 36: Wireless Mouse

    This is done by connecting the projector to a personal computer using the mouse cable (6’ 7” (2.0 m) for PS/2 mouse) which is supplied with the projector. However, if you wish to use the wireless mouse function by connecting the projector to a personal computer which is not PS/2 compatible, you will need to purchase a separate mouse cable which is not included with the projector.

  • Page 37: Using The Serial Connector

    Using the serial connector The serial connector which is on the side terminal board 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.
  • Page 38 Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Control Contents Command Power ON Power OFF Volume Mute Input signal selection Cable specifications At the projector In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.

  • Page 39: Indicators

    Indicators There are two indicators on the front of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector will be switched automatically to standby mode. Cleaning procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 41 7. Install the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover into the projector until the hollows in the air filter cover are aligned with the hollows in the projector.

  • Page 42: Lamp Unit Replacement Period

    Notes on replacing the lamp unit Because the lamp unit in this projector incorporates a metal halide lamp, the temperature inside the lamp rises during use and the lamp becomes very hot. After turning off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall socket, wait for the lamp to cool down before replacing the lamp unit.
  • Page 43 NOTE: If the lamp unit is replaced after it has been used for more than 3,000 hours, the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. Steps 7. to 11. on the following page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.
  • Page 44 Then turn the MAIN POWER switch back on. 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or remote control unit so that a picture is projected onto the screen. 9. -(1)Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen.

  • Page 45: Before Asking For Service

    The PICTURE MUTE function has been set to “ ON” . The picture is fuzzy. The lens focus may not have been set correctly, or the projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The lens may be dirty.
  • Page 47 Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Weight: Operating environment: Temperature: Humidity: Certifications: <Remote control unit> Power supply: Operation range: Weight: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Accessories Remote control unit (TNQE003): AA-size batteries: Power cord (TSX2414): VGA cable (TSXF095): PS/2 mouse cable (TSXF096): Optional accessories: Trademark Acknowledgements PS/2, VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

  • Page 48: Dimensions

    Dimensions UNIT: inch (mm) -47-...

Table of Contents