Panasonic PT-L780E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
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Commercial Use
PT-L780NTE
Model No.
PT-L780E
TQBJ 0110-2

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LCD Projector Operating Instructions Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Commercial Use PT-L780NTE PT-L780E TQBJ 0110-2...
  • 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 performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation OSD POSITION...41 ASPECT ...41 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...2 RESIZING...42 Precautions with regard to safety ...5 AUTO SETUP...42 Accessories...9 FRAME LOCK ...42 Precautions on handling ...10 Audio adjustment...43 Location and function of VOLUME ...43 each part...12 MUTE ...43 Using the remote control unit...18 Changing the display language...43 Laser beam pointer...18 Advanced Operation...
  • Page 4 Do not do anything that might damage the mains lead or the mains plug. B Do not damage the mains lead, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Use only the specified batteries. B If incorrect batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not mix old and new batteries. B 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 6: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on handling Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. Be careful not to subject it to excessive vibration and shock when moving the projector.
  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Each Part

    Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> & & # Projector control panel , Air filter (page 14) (page 62) $ Focus ring - Connector panel (pages 29 and 48) (page 16) % Air inlet ports .
  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit

    Remote control unit & Projector control panel & TEMP RGB INPUT LAMP INPUT POWER AUTO SETUP VIDEO SHUTTER STANDBY(R) ON(G) – FOCUS – MENU ENTER ZOOM around it. If the temperature rises # Power indicator above a certain level, the power (pages 28, 29 and 45) supply will be turned off This indicator illuminates red when...
  • Page 9: Connector Panel

    <Connector panel> & DVI-D IN AUDIO OUT RGB1 IN RGB2 IN/RGB OUT SERIAL RGB AUDIO IN R/R-Y/P B/B-Y/P SYNC/HD REMOTE RGB3 IN # USB port (pages 24 and 25) This jack is used to output the (page 19) audio signals which are input to The remote control unit can be the projector.
  • Page 10: Using The Remote Control Unit

    Using the remote control unit Laser beam pointer The laser beam emitted from the remote control can be used as a pointer by pointing forward to the screen. While the LASER button is being pressed, the laser beam is being emitted and the operating indicator illuminates.
  • Page 11: Inserting The Batteries

    Inserting the batteries # Open the cover. $ Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. AAA batteries (two) NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. B Do not drop the remote control unit. B Keep the remote control unit away from liquids.
  • Page 12: Connections

    Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.
  • Page 13: Example Of Connecting To Video Equipment

    Example of connecting to video equipments D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female) Computer for adapter cable (sold separately) control use Red (connect to P signal connector) Blue (connect to P signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) Digital broadcast tuner or DVD player D-sub 9-pin (male)
  • Page 14: Setting-Up

    Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 45 for details.) DESK/CEILING DESK FRONT...
  • Page 15: Starting To Use

    Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 22 – 27.) # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory mains lead. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “l”...
  • Page 16: 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. PICTURE menu (page 36) When an RGB/DVI signal is being When a YP input When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is...
  • Page 17: Menu Operation Guide

    OPTION menu (page 44) The RGB/YPbPr item is displayed “WEB CONTROL”, “WEB STANDBY” when an RGB/YP signal is and “WEB PASSWORD” are only being input. displayed for the PT-L780NTE. NETWORK menu (page 47) SD CARD menu (page 47) (PT-L780NTE only) (PT-L780NTE only) 調整:[←][→]...
  • Page 18: Returning A Setting To The Factory Default

    Returning a setting to the factory default Select the STANDARD from the menu screen by pressing the F or G buttons and then press the ENTER button to return all items displayed on the screen to their factory default settings. B When a menu screen is being displayed Using the freeze function...
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Select the item pressing the F or G When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. Press the I or H buttons to set the selective items. For the value adjusting items, press the ENTER button to display an individual screen, and press the I or H...
  • Page 20: White Balance R/G/B

    WHITE BALANCE R/G/B (RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colourised. Press the I button to make the selected colour lighter. Press the H button to make the selected colour stronger. Projecting sRGB- compatible pictures sRGB is an international colour...
  • Page 21: Position

    POSITION when using the standard lens. However the horizontal distortion or adjustment of the tilted screen needs to be corrected manually by following Moves the picture position. any of the procedures below. Press the I or H buttons to move the picture horizontally.
  • Page 22: Resizing

    NOTE: BWhen a VGA60 or 525p RGB B S1 video signals signal is being input, select the S1 video signals are a type of video signal in accordance with the signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9 input signal. which include a detector signal. This RESIZING detector signal is output by some This should normally be set to “ON”.
  • Page 23: Option Settings

    Option settings Select the item pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. The current input name is displayed Press the I or H buttons to adjust in the top-right corner of the screen the selective items.
  • Page 24: Web Password

    WEB PASSWORD “ALL”: The projectors can be simultaneously controlled from (PT-L780NTE only) any remote control unit regardless of their ID settings. “1”: The projector can be controlled from the remote control unit You can set the password for with its projector ID set to “1”. controlling the projector with a “2”: The projector can be controlled...
  • Page 25: Lens Adjustment

    Lens adjustment Select an item by pressing the F or G buttons on the remote control unit or the projector. LENS SELECT Change the setting in accordance with the type of projection lens (sold separately) by pressing the I or H buttons.
  • Page 26: Projection Distance For Each Projection Lens (Sold Separately)

    Projection distance for each projection lens (sold separately) Projector position Top edge of screen Screen Bottom edge of screen Screen ET-LE10 (for short-distance projection) Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal Width Wide Height (SH) length (SW) (LW) 1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.1 m(3´7˝)
  • Page 27: Slot Cover Replacement

    Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculated using the formulas below. 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).
  • Page 28: Using The Cable Cover

    Using the cable cover When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can be used to cover the terminals or cords after removing the cut-away parts. # Use pliers or similar to break the 'Tighten the screw by turning it perforated sections of the cut- clockwise.
  • Page 29: Using The Serial Connector

    Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the side 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 Communications settings Signal level...
  • Page 30: Indicators

    Indicators There are two indicators on the control panel 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 31: About The Automatic Setup Function

    About the automatic setup function If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below will be set automatically. The setting details change according to the signal which is being input. Refer to the table below for details. Automatic Horizontal/ Dot clock/...
  • Page 32: 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 flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used.
  • Page 33: Lamp Unit Replacement Procedure

    On-screen display Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 1 300 hours button will clear the display. This display cannot be cleared at all, no matter More than 1 500 hours which button is pressed. Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 1 500 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after...
  • Page 34: Before Calling For Service

    Before calling for service Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does not turn B The mains lead may not be connected. B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. B The main power supply is not being supplied to the mains socket.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    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)
  • Page 36: Dimensions

    Dimensions 25(31/32) 290(11-13/32) Trademark acknowledgements B The SD logo is a trademark. B Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

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