Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AR100U Operating Instructions
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Remote control operation ENGLISH - 31 Basic Operation You can operate the projector with the remote control within a range of 7 m (23'). Operating by pointing at the projector z Ensure the remote control transmitter is facing the remote control signal receiver on the front of the projector during use. Facing to the screen z Ensure the remote control transmitter is facing the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector. The signal will be reflected off the screen. The operating range may differ due to the screen material. This function may not be effective with a translucent screen. Note Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receiver. The z remote control may malfunction under strong light such as fluorescent light. If there are any obstacles between the remote control z and the remote control signal receiver, the remote control may not operate correctly. Illuminating button lights You can illuminate the button lights on the remote control. Press Press the button again to extinguish the button lights. Note Button lights dim if no actions are carried out for z approximately 5 seconds, and then extinguish if no actions are carried out for a further 5 seconds. After the button lights have automatically extinguished, z they automatically illuminate again if any button is pressed. (If the button is pressed within 10 seconds of illuminating, the button lights extinguish and do not automatically illuminate even if another button is pressed.) Selecting the picture mode You can switch to your desired picture mode settings. Press The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. [NORMAL][DYNAMIC][GAME][SPORTS] [VIVID CINEMA][CINEMA1][REC709] Note You can also switch the picture mode settings using the z on-screen menu. For details see [PICTURE MODE] in the [PICTURE] menu. ( page 37) Adjusting the picture Switchable setting items from the [PICTURE] menu of the on-screen menu can be displayed in a list. Press Press the button to switch between [PICTURE] menu and [ADVANCED MENU] menu. Press ▲ ▼ to select the required menu item and ◄ ► to adjust. [PICTURE] menu items z [PICTURE MODE], [CONTRAST], [BRIGHTNESS], [COLOR], [TINT], [COLOR TEMPERATURE], [SHARPNESS ] and [DYNAMIC IRIS] [ADVANCED MENU] menu items z [GAMMA HIGH], [GAMMA MID], [GAMMA LOW], [CONTRAST], [BRIGHTNESS], [NR], [MPEG NR], [MOTION EFFECT], [x.v.Color], [DETAIL CLARITY], [CINEMA REALITY], [TV-SYSTEM], [RGB/YC BCR] and [RGB/YP BPR] Note For details regarding the adjustment method, see the z [PICTURE] menu ( page 37) and the [ADVANCED MENU] menu ( page 42). Press the or button or wait for 7 z seconds without performing any operation to clear the adjustment screen. Set the [ADJUSTMENT MODE] to [SIMPLE] for adjusting z [GAMMA HIGH], [GAMMA MID], and [GAMMA LOW] ( page 42). The items for [SHARPNESS] that can be adjusted differ z depending on the [ADJUSTMENT MODE]. [SIMPLE]: [SHARPNESS] [ADVANCED]: [H-SHARPNESS] [V-SHARPNESS] Remote control operation
Remote control operation 32 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Loading a saved setting Displays the [MEMORY LOAD] menu. Press Attention Setting can also be performed using the on-screen menu. z For details, see [MEMORY LOAD] in the [PICTURE] menu. ( page 54) Displaying the [VIERA LINK] menu You can control some functions of the external device with this projector remote control. Press Note See “Using VIERA Link” for details. ( z page 82) Displaying the waveform monitor By displaying the input signal from a connected external device with a waveform, you can check if the video signal (luminance) level is set to a value within this projector’s recommended range, and can adjust it accordingly. Press The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. [FULL SCAN (Y)][FULL SCAN (R)] [SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)] [FULL SCAN (G)] [SINGLE LINE SCAN (G)] [FULL SCAN (B)] [SINGLE LINE SCAN (R)][SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y)] The waveform monitor disappears when the button is pressed again. Note Setting can also be performed using the on-screen menu. z For details, see [WAVEFORM MONITOR] in [PICTURE] menu. ( page 39) [FULL SCAN] Checks that the waveform for each of the Y - (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and B- (blue) values for the whole image is within the recommended range. [SINGLE LINE SCAN] Checks that the waveform for each of the Y - (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and B- (blue) values for an arbitrary number of lines from the top of the screen to the bottom is within the recommended range. Enables more detailed confirmation than z [FULL SCAN]. Line position can be changed with the ▲▼ z buttons. The display position of the [WAVEFORM z MONITOR] changes depending on the line position. Note Signals lower than 0 % in the waveform monitor will be z displayed as same as 0 % on the projected image. [SINGLE LINE SCAN] can display horizontal lines in Y - z (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and B- (blue) from the top of the screen to the bottom more finely than [FULL SCAN], and each item can be adjusted in the same way as [FULL SCAN]. When selecting [FULL SCAN], the display position of the z waveform can be set using the ▲▼ ▲ ▼ buttons. So that the display of individual adjustment screen in z [PICTURE] does not interfere with the waveform monitor, the positioning of this screen differs depending on the circumstances at the time. The [AUTO ADJUST] is executed by pressing the z button while the waveform is displayed. ( page 39) While the waveform monitor is displayed, you cannot z adjust the [COLOR MANAGEMENT] settings. Resetting to the default settings You can reset most of the settings or adjustment values for submenus to factory default settings. Press For details, see “Navigating through the menu - Returning adjusted values to default settings” of “Menu navigation”. ( page 34)
Remote control operation ENGLISH - 33 Basic Operation Submenu When the VIERA Link control is enabled, the function menus of external devices can be displayed. ( page 82) Furthermore, points for a gamma adjustment can be altered. ( page 42) Press Switching the input signal The input for projection can be switched. Press The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. [COMPONENT IN] [COMPUTER IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [HDMI 2 IN][VIDEO IN] [HDMI 1 IN] [COMPONENT IN]COMPONENT signals (YCBCR/ YP BPR) from the device connected to COMPONENT IN. [S-VIDEO IN]S-VIDEO signal from the device connected to S-VIDEO IN. [VIDEO IN]VIDEO signal from the device connected to VIDEO IN. [HDMI 1/2 IN] HDMI signal from the device connected to HDMI IN 1/HDMI IN 2. [COMPUTER IN] RGB signal and COMPONENT signals (YC BCR/ YP BPR) from the device connected to COMPUTER IN. When [INPUT GUIDE] on the [OPTION] menu is set to [DETAILED] ( page 6 3), graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper right of the projected image, and the currently selected input terminal can be checked. (The selected input method will be highlighted in yellow.) Press the button several times or press ▲ ▼ ◄ ► to cycle through the input methods. It may take time for the video to change after switching input. Attention Input a signal noted in the “List of compatible signals”. z ( page 86) Note See “Connecting terminals” regarding input ports. z ( page 19) If no operations are performed for approximately 3 z seconds, the input guidance display automatically disappears. If a port that has no input is selected, the whole input port z graphic flashes. This graphic is displayed until an input is present. Using the button Functions used often can be allocated to the button on the remote control and this can be used as a short cut button. Press Allocating operations to the ■ button Press the button in the controls 1) of the projector or on the remote control to display the menu items for allocation (main menu, submenu, or detailed menu). For how to use the on-screen menu, see “Navigating z through the menu”. ( page 34) Hold the button on the 2) remote control down for at least 3 seconds. After setup is complete the allocated menu items z are displayed under the on-screen menu. Note While the menu is displayed, the projector does not z operate even when the button is pressed. Displaying the [ ECO MANAGEMENT] menu The settings screen for ECO MANAGEMENT can be displayed. ( page 67) Press
Menu navigation 34 - ENGLISH Settings Menu navigation Navigating through the menu Operating procedure ■ Press Press the < 1) MENU> button on the remote control or in the controls of the projector. The main menu is displayed. z PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT COLOR TEMPERAT URE SHARPNESS DYNAMIC IRIS LIGHT HARMONIZER WA VEFORM MONITO R SPLIT ADJAST ADVA NCED MENU PICTURE MEMOR YNORMAL SIMPLE ON 0 0 0 0 0 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION Press the ▲▼ buttons to select main 2) menu items. Select the item to be adjusted from the 4 items z [PICTURE], [POSITION], [LANGUAGE] and [OPTION]. The selected item is indicated with a yellow cursor, and the submenu is displayed on the right hand side. H-POSITION V-POSITION ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYST ONE SCREEN A REA MEMORY 16:9 ON 0 0 0 0 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION Press the button. 3) The submenu is displayed, and submenu items z become selectable. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 4) submenu item you wish to alter, then press the ▲ ▼ to switch settings/adjust. For items where the setting is switched or that have z a bar scale, the menu screen disappears and only the selected item (individual adjustment screen) is displayed, as shown in the diagram below. H-POSITION 0 For items that are only names, pressing the z button displays the next screen and advanced settings can be performed. Note Pressing the or button when the z menu screen is displayed returns to the previous screen. Depending on the signal input, some items may not be z adjustable and some functions may not be usable. Some items can be adjusted even if a signal is not input. z See page z 35 for the submenu items. ■ Returning adjusted values to default settings Press the button on the remote control to return the settings/adjustment values to default settings. Press This function differs depending on the screen displayed. When the submenu screen is displayed: ● The submenu items displayed are returned to their default settings. When individual adjustment screen is displayed: ● Only the item currently being adjusted is returned to its default settings. H-POSITION 0 Note All settings cannot be simultaneously returned to default z settings. Some items do not return to default settings even you z press the button. Please set those items individually. The vertical bar above the bar scale on the individual z adjustment screen indicates the default setting. The position of the vertical bar varies depending on the input signal. 0 Current setting Default setting
Menu navigation ENGLISH - 35 Settings Menu list The on-screen menu is used for settings and adjustments on this projector. See “Navigating through the menu” for details of on- screen menu operation. ( page 34) The submenu of the main menu is displayed, and setting/adjustment for each item can be performed. [ ■ PICTURE] S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN/COMPONENT (YC ●BCR/ YP BPR) signal input/HDMI Submenu items Default setting Page [PICTURE MODE] [NORMAL]37 [CONTRAST] [0]37 [BRIGHTNESS] [0]37 [COLOR] [0]37 [TINT] [0]37 [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [0]38 [SHARPNESS] [SIMPLE]38 [DYNAMIC IRIS] [ON]38 [LIGHT HARMONIZER] Š38 [WAVEFORM MONITOR] —39 [SPLIT ADJUST] —41 [ADVANCED MENU] —42 [PICTURE MEMORY] —53 SIGNAL MODE *154 *1: COMPONENT IN/HDMI IN only COMPUTER (RGB) signal input ● Submenu items Default setting Page [PICTURE MODE] [NORMAL]37 [CONTRAST] [0]37 [BRIGHTNESS] [0]37 [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [0]38 [SHARPNESS] [SIMPLE]38 [DYNAMIC IRIS] [ON]38 [LIGHT HARMONIZER] Š38 [WAVEFORM MONITOR] —39 [SPLIT ADJUST] —41 [ADVANCED MENU] —42 [PICTURE MEMORY] —53 SIGNAL MODE 54 [ ■ POSITION] S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN ● Submenu items Default setting Page [H-POSITION] [0]55 [V-POSITION] [0]55 [ASPECT] [AUTO]56 [WSS] *1[ON] 58 [OVER SCAN] [+7]58 [KEYSTONE] [0]58 [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] Š59 *1: PAL signal input only COMPONENT IN/COMPUTER IN ● Submenu items Default setting Page [H-POSITION] [0]55 [V-POSITION] [0]55 [DOT CLOCK] *1[0] 55 [CLOCK PHASE] *2[0] 55 [ASPECT] [16:9]56 [WSS] *3[ON] 58 [OVER SCAN] *4[0] 58 [KEYSTONE] [0]58 [AUTO SETUP] *5— 58 [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] Š59 *1: COMPUTER IN only (exc. 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p) *2: Exc. 480i/576i *3: COMPONENT IN (576i, 576p) only *4: COMPONENT IN and COMPUTER signal (movie based signals) input only *5: COMPUTER IN (RGB) signals only (exc. movie based signals) HDMI IN ● Submenu items Default setting Page [H-POSITION] [0]55 [V-POSITION] [0]55 [ASPECT] [16:9]56 [OVER SCAN] [0]58 [KEYSTONE] [0]58 [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] Š59 Note The default settings may be different depending on the z picture menu.
Menu navigation 36 - ENGLISH Settings [ ■ LANGUAGE] Language [DEUTSCH] [FRANÇAIS] [ESPAÑOL] [ITALIANO] [PORTUGUÊS] [SVENSKA] [NORSK] [DANSK] [POLSKI] [ ] [MAGYAR] [РУССКИЙ] [ ] [ ] [ENGLISH] [ ¤ ] [ ÔŠ ] [ ■ OPTION] Submenu items Default setting Page [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] —63 [BACK COLOR] [BLUE]63 [STARTUP LOGO] [ON]64 [AUTO SEARCH] [ON]64 [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] *1[NORMAL] 64 [FRAME RESPONSE] [NORMAL]64 [PROJECTION METHOD] [FRONT/ DESK] 64 [TRIGGER 1 SETTING] [OFF] 65 [TRIGGER 2 SETTING] [OFF]65 [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [OFF]66 [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL]66 [ECO MANAGEMENT] Š67 [FUNCTION BUTTON] —68 [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] —68 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] —70 [TEST PATTERN] —70 [LAMP RUNTIME] —70 *1: HDMI IN only Note Display of submenu items and default settings differs z depending on the selected input port.
[PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 37 Settings Select [PICTURE] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” ( page 34), and choose an item from the submenu. After selecting an item, adjust the image with the z▲ ▼ buttons. Remote contro lProjector controls [PICTURE MODE] You can use these preset parameter settings to optimize image projection according to image source or projection environment. Switch settingsSwitch settings The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. [NORMAL][DYNAMIC][GAME][SPORTS] [VIVID CINEMA][CINEMA1][REC709] [NORMAL] For a general image. [DYNAMIC] For viewing at high brightness and sharpness. [GAME] For use with games. [SPORTS] For sports program. [REC709] For HDTV standard (ITU-R BT. 709) color temperature 6 500 K at the default setting of the [PICTURE] menu items. [CINEMA1] Tuned by top Hollywood colorists for watching a movie with smooth image quality. [VIVID CINEMA] For use with a high luminance, clear picture mode. Note It may take a few seconds for the picture to stabilize after z a picture mode change. [CONTRAST] You can adjust the contrast of the colors. Lower Higher Setting range: -64 to +64 z Attention Adjust the [BRIGHTNESS] in advance if necessary. z [BRIGHTNESS] You can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected image. Darker Brighter Setting range: −32 to +32 z [COLOR] You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. Lighter Darker Setting range: −32 to +32 z Note When COMPUTER signal is input, only movie based z signals can be adjusted. Movie based signals are 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720/60p, z 720/50p, 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p and 1 080/24p. [TINT] You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. Less greenish Less reddish Setting range: −32 to +32 z Note When COMPUTER signal is input, only movie based z signals can be adjusted. Movie based signals are 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720/60p, z 720/50p, 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p and 1 080/24p. [PICTURE] menu
[PICTURE] menu 38 - ENGLISH Settings [COLOR TEMPERATURE] You can adjust the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish.Less bluish Less reddish Setting range: -6 to +6 z [SHARPNESS] With regards to the input signal, adjust video sharpness using one of [SIMPLE] which adjusts horizontal direction and vertical direction simultaneously or [ADVANCED] which adjusts each individually. Softer Sharper Note Setting range will vary according to the selected input z signal. [SHARPNESS] can be adjusted using either [SIMPLE] or z [ADVANCED]. Both settings cannot be used at the same time. Adjusting the [SHARPNESS]. z (When [SIMPLE] is selected for the [ADJUSTMENT MODE].) Press 1) ▲ ▼ buttons to select [SIMPLE]. SHARPNESS A DJUSTMENT MODE SHARPNESS H-SHARPNESS V -SHARPNESS SIMPLE 0 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION Select [SHARPNESS] with the ▲▼ 2) buttons, and adjust with the ▲ ▼ buttons. Adjusting the [SHARPNESS]. z (When [ADVANCED] is selected for the [ADJUSTMENT MODE].) Press the ◄► buttons to select 1) [ADVANCED]. SHARPNESS ADJUSTMENT MODE SHARPNESS H-SHARPNESS V -SHARPNESS A DV ANCED 0 0 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION Select item with the ▲▼ buttons, and 2) adjust with the ▲ ▼ buttons. Pressing the ▲▼ buttons on the screen during z adjustment switches to the [H-SHARPNESS] or [V-SHARPNESS] adjustment screen. H-SHARPNESS V-SHARPNESS 0 0 The setting range varies according to the selected z picture mode and input signal. [DYNAMIC IRIS] You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. This augments the video to create a video expression with sharp contrast between light and shade. Switch settingsSwitch settings [ON] Automatic adjustment [OFF] No adjustment [LIGHT HARMONIZER] You can optimize the video according to the brightness and color of the surroundings. LIGHT HARMONIZER MODE MANUAL ADJUST MANUAL PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE OPTION 0 Switch settingsSwitch settings [AUTO] Light harmonizer on (automatic augmentation). The color sensor detects the brightness of the surroundings and automatically augments the video display. [MANUAL] Light harmonizer on (manual setting). When [MANUAL] is selected, [MANUAL ADJUST] can be set using the ▲ ▼ buttons (setting range: 0 to +3). [OFF] Light harmonizer off. Note [AUTO] mode may not function correctly if an object is z placed on the color sensor ( page 18) or the projector is placed in a recess.
[PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 39 Settings [WAVEFORM MONITOR] By using a commercial test disk etc. and setting the luminance level of the output (brightness) signal from a connected external device to a value within this projector’s recommended range, you can perform adjustment so the display performance of the projector can be fully leveraged. Press the button. 1) The [WAVEFORM MONITOR] menu is displayed. z W AV EFORM MONITO R OFF FULL SCAN(Y) FULL SCAN(R) FULL SCAN(G) FULL SCAN(B) SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R) SINGLE LINE SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B) MONIT OR POSITION A UT O ADJUST UPPER LEFTÔ Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 2) required item. The waveform monitor is displayed. z Select [OFF] to close the waveform monitor. z Press the button. 3) Note For details, see “Displaying the waveform monitor” in z “Remote control operation”. ( page 32) ■ [MONITOR POSITION] You can set the display position of the input waveform during the FULL SCAN display. Switch settingsSwitch settings [ ■ AUTO ADJUST] The luminance level of the output signal from a connected external device is automatically adjusted by setting the automatic waveform adjustment items. Press the button. 1) Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 2) required item. Automatic waveform adjustment items Default setting [BLACK LEVEL ADJUST] [ON] [WHITE LEVEL ADJUST] [ON] [RGB ADJUST (BLACK)] [OFF] [RGB ADJUST (WHITE)] [OFF] Press the ◄► buttons to switch 3) adjustment. Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [START 4) AUTO ADJUST] and press the button. [PROCESSING] message is displayed. When z adjustment is complete, a confirmation message for applying results is displayed. Select [OK] with the 5) ▲ ▼ buttons. Press the button. 6) Note When [BLACK LEVEL ADJUST] is [ON], the display z signal Y (brightness) value’s black level is automatically adjusted to the 0% position. When [WHITE LEVEL ADJUST] is [ON], the display z signal Y (brightness) value’s white level is automatically adjusted to the 100% position. When [RGB ADJUST (BLACK)] is [ON], the display signal z R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) value’s black level are all automatically adjusted to the 0% position. When [RGB ADJUST (WHITE)] is [ON], the display signal z R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) value’s white level are all automatically adjusted to the 100% position. [AUTO ADJUST] cannot be executed if the [WAVEFORM z MONITOR] is [OFF]. Project the luminance adjustment signal of a commercial z test disk etc., and perform automatic adjustment. However, even with an adjustment disk, correct adjustment may not be possible if noise is included on the disk itself or the playback device generates noise. [AUTO ADJUST] adjusts based on the 0% and 100% z standard signal within the screen, so correct adjustment cannot be performed if standard signals are not displayed on the screen because of overscan etc., or if a signal that is less than 0% or greater than 100% is displayed on the screen.
[PICTURE] menu 40 - ENGLISH Settings Adjust the waveform ■ Project the brightness adjustment signal of a commercial test disk (0% [0 IRE or 7.5 IRE] - 100% [100 IRE] ) and perform adjustment. RETURN MOVE DISPLA Y CHANGE WF MODE Adjust to 100% Signal (luminance) level Signal (luminance) level Monitor position Monitor position Adjust to 100% Adjust to 0 % With COMPUTER (except 1 080 signal) or HDMI (Expand) Adjust to 0 % Image displayable area Image displayable area With the [WAVEFORM MONITOR] displayed, press the button on the remote control and adjust using [ADVANCED MENU] and [PICTURE] from the on-screen menu. Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)] / [SINGLE LINE 1) SCAN(Y)]. Set on [PICTURE] and use the z▲ ▼ buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS] and then [CONTRAST]. [BRIGHTNESS] Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0 % (0 or 7.5 IRE) Setting range: z −32 to +32 [CONTRAST] Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100 % (100 IRE) Setting range: z −64 to +64 Adjust [FULL SCAN(R)] / [SINGLE LINE 2) SCAN(R)]. Set on [ADVANCED MENU] and use the z▲ ▼ buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS R] and then [CONTRAST R]. [BRIGHTNESS R] Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0 % (0 or 7.5 IRE) Setting range: z −16 to +16 [CONTRAST R] Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100 % (100 IRE) Setting range: z −32 to +32 Adjust [FULL SCAN(G)] / [SINGLE LINE 3) SCAN(G)]. Set on [ADVANCED MENU] and use the z▲ ▼ buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS G] and then [CONTRAST G]. [BRIGHTNESS G] Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0 % (0 or 7.5 IRE) Setting range: z −16 to +16 [CONTRAST G] Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100 % (100 IRE) Setting range: z −32 to +32