LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions PT-LC80U Model No. PT-LC76U PT-LC56U POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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Contents Precautions with regard to safety Preparation TV-SYSTEM, STILL MODE, WARNING SIGNAL MODE, Projecting sRGB- IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice compatible pictures Precautions with regard to smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power Adjusting the position....38 safety .........5...
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Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. cord plug. B Electric shocks can result. B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector. Accessories B Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your and fall, which could result in damage or injury. projector.
Before use Cautions when moving the projector Notes on use Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and fluorescent lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Location and function of each part Projector Projector <Top, right and front> <Back and bottom> & & # Projector control panel(Top) http://www.gravis.com/ # Connector panel cover NOTE: (page 14) (page 16) B During projection of an image, NOTE: $ Zoom ring $ Air outlet port the cooling fan will operate, B Information given above may...
% TEMP indicator , ENTER button Projector control panel Menu <Top> (page 47) (page 32) operation This indicator illuminates if an This button is used to accept and abnormally high temperature is to activate items selected in the # $ % &...
Setting-up Connector panel Projection methods How to open 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 OPTION2 menu. Refer to page 43 for details.) &...
Red (connect to P signal connector) Blue (connect to P signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) Projection distances DVD player Projection distance (L) 4:3 Screen Height PT-LC80U PT-LC76U/PT-LC56U size position DIN 8-pin Wide Telephoto Wide Telephoto (diagonal) (H1)
Example of connecting to computer Preparation for the remote control unit Computer Insert the lithium battery which is Monitor NOTE: supplied with the remote control B If the remote control unit is unit, making sure that the polarities held so that it is facing directly are correct.
Turning on the power Press the input select button to select the & Before turning on the power input signal. 1, Ensure that all components are connected properly. power cord 2, Connect the accessory power cord. Input select VIDEO buttons 3, Remove the lens cover.
Turning off the power RGB input indicator Power indicator POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER NOTE: B You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX by holding down it for at least 0.5 seconds. WINDOW B When the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum 3 W of...
Correcting keystone distortion and Turning off the picture and sound automatic positioning (AUTO SET UP) momentarily (SHUTTER) This projector detects its degree of tilt and the input signal. Keystone distortion and the The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and position of the image can then be corrected automatically in accordance with the input signal.
Enlarging the picture (D.ZOOM) Displaying two screens (INDEX WINDOW) This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory, Press a D.ZOOM +/- button. POWER so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen. INPUT Press the INDEX WINDOW button.
E X I T S E L E C T A D J R E T R N When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO PT-LC80U only. signal is being input When a YP signal is being input OPTION2 menu (page 42) P O S I T I O N...
Menu operation guide & Press the F F or G G buttons to Unavailable on-screen select an item, and then press the menu items I I or H H buttons to change or # Press the MENU button. adjust the setting. This projector has unadjustable The MAIN MENU M E N U...
B Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected to ±30° of the angle of tilt. Horizontal picture. Press the H button to make keystone distortion can be corrected to ±20° of the angle of tilt for the PT-LC80U. the picture brighter, and press the...
BRIGHT Press the H button to make the STILL MODE selected color stronger. This adjusts the darker areas (black S T I L L M O D E O F F areas) in the picture. Press the H TV-SYSTEM button if dark areas are too solid (for (S-VIDEO/VIDEO only) example, if hair is difficult to see), and To reduce flickering of still images (vertical...
Adjusting the position ASPECT S4:3 POSITION When the input signal is RGB, first The size of the input signal is press the AUTO SETUP button to Moves the picture position. This setting is only for an S-VIDEO/ compressed to 75% and projected. initiate automatic positioning.
RESIZING Changing the display language NOTE: This should normally be set to “ON”. B This projector is equipped with an Use the F and G buttons on the projector or remote control unit to select a (This setting is only for signals aspect ratio selection function.
Set FAN CONTROL to “HIGH”, Use this setting when you do not BLACKBOARD (PT-LC80U only) RGB2 SELECT when using this projector at high want the current input name to be elevations (above 1400 m) only. Set to “ON” when PICTURE MODE displayed.
luminance of the lamp is reduced, but CONTROL KEY Setting up the SECURITY function the projector uses less power, and C O N T R O L K E Y This projector is equipped with a security function. A password input screen the operating noise is also reduced.
TEXT DISPLAY When the TEMP indicator and the NOTE: The setup letters can be displayed B The entered password will LAMP indicator are illuminated at the bottom of the projected image appear as . It will not be while an image is projected. displayed on the screen.
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, LAMP indicator depending on the location where the projector is being used.
Replacing the lamp unit On-screen display Lamp indicator warning light Warning Lamp unit replacement period The lamp unit should only be The lamp is a consumable product. replaced by a qualified Displayed for 30 Even when the full life of the bulb technician.
' Install the lamp unit cover, and + Press the ENTER button to Before calling for service then use a Phillips screwdriver display the OPTION2 screen, Before calling for service, check the following points. and then use the F and G to securely tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screws.
Cleaning and maintenance Problem Possible cause Page The picture does B The signal format (TV system) may not be set not display correctly. Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be correctly. B There may be a problem with the video tape or –...
0.7 type (17.78 mm) TTL, automatic plus/minus polarity Aspect ratio: 4:3 (16:9 compatible) compatible Micro lens array: VIDEO IN: Single-line, RCA pin jack PT-LC80U/PT-LC76U: Available 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω PT-LC56U: Not available S-VIDEO IN: Single-line, Mini DIN 4-pin Display method: 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Y 1.0 V [p-p], C 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω...
60.000 162.000 LW/LT *1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal. *2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality. PT-LC80U PT-LC76U / PT-LC56U AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. LW=0.030xSD/0.0254-0.037 LW=0.031xSD/0.0254-0.038 Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture LT=0.036xSD/0.0254-0.037...
Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the side connector panel of the projector Control commands conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.
Dimensions NOTES IMPORTANTES <Units: mm (inch)> CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT: POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES DE FEU OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CE PRODUIT À L’EAU OU À L’HUMIDITÉ Alimentation: Ce projecteur LCD est conçu pour fonctionner sur secteur de 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz seulement.
Précautions de sécurité B Si le projecteur n’est pas utilisé pendant une période prolongée, débrancher le cordon d’alimentation de la prise de courant. Faire attention à ne pas endommager le cordon d’alimentation. AVERTISSEMENT B Ne pas endommager le cordon d’alimentation, ne pas le modifier, ne pas En cas de problème (pas d’image ou de son), ou si le projecteur dégage le placer sous des objets lourds, ne pas le chauffer, ne pas le placer près de la fumée ou une odeur étrange, éteindre l’appareil et débrancher...
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Pendant un orage, ne pas toucher le projecteur ou le câble. Débrancher toujours tous les câbles avant de déplacer le projecteur. B Il y a risque d’électrocution. B Le fait de déplacer le projecteur avec des câbles branchés peut endommager les câbles, ce qui pourrait causer un incendie ou des chocs Ne pas utiliser l’appareil dans un bain ou une douche.
Avant l’utilisation Remplacement du bloc de lampe Précautions à prendre lors du déplacement du AVERTISSEMENT Période de remplacement du bloc de lampe projecteur Le bloc de lampe ne devrait être La lampe est un produit qui doit être remplacé que par un technicien Veiller à...
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' Installer le couvercle du bloc de lampe, + Appuyer sur la touche d’entrée Affichage à l’écran Témoin d’alarme de puis utiliser un tournevis Phillips pour (ENTER) pour afficher le menu l’indicateur de la lampe resserrer fermement les vis de fixation OPTION2, puis utiliser les touches F et G pour du couvercle du bloc de lampe.
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