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LCD Projector Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-L785U
RGB VIDEO
A
ALL SET
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
TQBJ 0150
ENGLISH
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Dear Panasonic Customer: 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. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. Model number: PT-L785U Serial number: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfe
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Contents POSITION, ASPECT, RESIZING, Preparation AUTO SETUP, FRAME LOCK IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 Audio adjustment ......................46 Precautions with regard to safety...5 VOLUME, MUTE Accessories .................................9 Changing the display language...46 Before use ..................................10 Option settings ..........................47 Location and function of each part...12 OSD, AUTO SEARCH, AUTO SIGNAL, RGB2 SELECT, RGB/YPBPR, VGA60/480p, BACK Getting started COL
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Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. BDo not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. BCheck that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. BDo not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous. Do not install this projector in a place which is not st
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Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. BDo not damage the power cord, 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. BIf the power cord lead is used while damaged, electric shocks, short- circuits or fire may result. BAsk an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary. Do not handle the power cord pl
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Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. BStrong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. BBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord plug when you are away from the projector. Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of children, and do not look into the laser beam or point it towards other people. BIf the lase
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Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector. BFailure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or injury. Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries or place them into water or fire. BFailure to observe this may cause the batteries to overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury may result. When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. BIf the batteries are inser
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NOTICE: BThis product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Remote control
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Before use Caution 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. Cautions regarding setting-up Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or accidents. Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power lines
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Notes on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using the projector, retract the lens and then cover it with the lens cov
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Location and function of each part Projector #$ % ( 0 & + * / . -, +* ) ( ' #Projector control panel (page 14) $Speaker %Connector panel (page 16) &MAIN POWER switch (pages 24 and 26) 'Power input socket (AC IN) (page 24) The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. (Air inlet ports Do not cover these ports. )Air filter (page 56) *Front adjustable legs(L/R) (page 25) +Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 25) These bu
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Projector #$% & ' #Remote control signal receptor (page 22) $Lamp unit holder (page 57) %Air outlet port Do not cover this port. &Carrying handle 'Security lock This can be used to connect a commercially-available theft-prevention cable (manufactured by Kensington). This security lock is compatible with the Microsaver Security System from Kensington. NOTE: BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emitting a small noise as it operates. Turning the lamp on o
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Remote control unit 6 / RGB VIDEO & + 7 ) * 12 0 * Projector control panel & ' % # $ 8 RGB INPUT LAMP TEMP 3 ( INPUT 9 AUTO SETUP VIDEO RGB SHUTTER 4 POWER / ( : 5 STANDBY(R) ON(G) A . . – FOCUS + ALL SET ; - MENU ENTER – ZOOM + < , +* ) #Power indicator (pages 24, 26 and 27) This indicator illuminates red when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on, and illuminates green when the power is turned on and a picture starts to be projected. When the projector is in “WEB STANDBY” mode, this indicat
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*When in computer operating mode, this button on the remote control unit functions differently. (page 33) *Arrow (FGI and H) buttons (page 37) These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on-screen menus. *When in computer operating mode, these buttons on the remote control unit function differently. (page 33) +MENU button (pages 34 and 37) This button is used to display the menu screens. When a menu screen is being displayed, this button can be used to return to a previous screen or
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(continued from previous page) :VOLUME +/- buttons (page 30) These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound that is output from the projector’s built-in speakers and AUDIO OUT connector. Refer to page 46 for details on how to adjust the volume using the buttons on the projector control panel. ;ID SET/ALL button (page 23) These buttons are used to set the projector ID number into the remote control unit when using multiple projectors with a single remote control unit.
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&RGB2 IN/RGB OUT connector (pages 20, 21 and 47) This connector is used to input or output RGB signals and YPBPR signals. Adjust “RGB2 SELECT” in the “OPTION” menu to select whether you want input or output with this connector. 'DVI-D IN connector (page 21) This connector is used to input DVI-D signals. (AUDIO OUT connector (pages 20 and 21) This connector is used to output the audio signals which are input to the projector. If audio equipment is connected to this connector, no sound will be out
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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 48 for details.) BFront-desk projection BFront-ceiling projection Menu items Setting Menu items Setting FRONT/REAR FRONT FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK DESK/CEILING CEILING BRear-desk projection BRear-ceiling projection (Using a transluc
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Projector position Top edge of screen L: Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width Screen L Bottom edge of screen L Screen Projection distances* Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L) Diagonal Height Width Wide Telephoto length (SH) (SW) (LW) (LT) 1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.6 m(5´2˝) 2.0 m(6´6˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 0.76 m(2´6˝) 1.02 m(3´4˝) 2.0 m(6´6˝) 2.6 m(8´6˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 0.91 m(3´) 1.22 m(4´) 2.4 m(7´10˝) 3.1 m(10´2˝) 1.77 m(70˝) 1.07 m(3´6˝) 1.42 m(4´8˝) 2.8 m(9´2˝) 3.6 m(
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Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral device or available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned. B If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal, the projected image may flicker. In such cases, it will be neces
