Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L300U PT-L200U Operating Instructions
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11 Preparation 10 About the SD memory card slot Make sure that there are no foreign objects inside the slot when inserting an optional SD memory card. Failure to observe it may damage the card and the slot. About the screen If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discolored, attractive projections cannot be obtained. Do not apply any volatile substances to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. About the lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as a particular lamp’s characteristics, usage conditions and the installation environment, especially when it is subjected to a continuous use for more than 10 hours. About the liquid crystal panel The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD.Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the cabinet. After cleaning, wipe the cabinet dry with a dry cloth. If using a chemically-treated cloth, read the instructions supplied with the cloth before use. Do not wipe the lens with a cloth that is dusty or which produces lint. If any dust or lint gets onto the lens, such dust or lint will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Use a blower to clean any dust and lint from the lens surface, or use a soft cloth to wipe off any dust or lint. Precautions on handlingCautions when moving the projectorBe sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When moving the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward.Cautions regarding setting-upObserve the following at all times when setting up the projector. 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. Accordingly, set up the projector in a place which is free from such vibrations and shocks. Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power lines or near motors. The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference if it is set up near high-voltage power lines or motors. If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work. If the projector is to be suspended from the ceiling, you will need to purchase the separate installation kit (Model No.: ET-PKE300). Furthermore, all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If using this projector at high elevations (above 1400 m), set the FAN CONTROL to HIGH. (Refer to page 40.) Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions.Notes on useIn order to get the best picture quality If outside light or light from indoor lamps is shining onto the screen, the images projected will not have good contrast. Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any fluorescent lights near the screen to prevent reflection. 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 accessory lens cover.
13 Preparation 12 #Air outlet port Do not cover this port.WARNINGDo not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. BHeated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result. $Connector panel (page 16) %Power input socket (AC IN) (page 22) The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. &Lamp unit holder (page 55) NOTE: BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emittinga small noise as it operates. Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little. BBy using the OPTION menu to set “LAMP POWER” to LOW, the operating sound of the fan can be reduced. (Refer to page 40.) '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. Contact details for this company are given below. Kensington Technology Group ACCO Brands Inc. 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403 USA Tel (650)572-2700 Fax (650)572-9675 http://www.kensington.com/ http://www.gravis.com/Projector Location and function of each part#Speaker $Zoom ring (page 23) %Focus ring (page 23) &Projection lens 'Air inlet ports Do not cover this port. (Front adjustable legs(L/R) (page 22) )Lens cover *Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 22) This button is used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector. +Air filter (page 53) ,Remote control signal receptor (page 17)-MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 23) .SD memory card slot (page 42) Insert the SD memory card into here after opening the cover. /Access lamp (page 42) Flashes while the projector is being accessed for reading or writing the data in the SD memory card. 0Projector control panel (page 14)Projector # $ % & ' ( ) *- + , ' . / 0 # $ % & '
13 Preparation 12 #Air outlet port Do not cover this port.WARNINGDo not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. BHeated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result. $Connector panel (page 16) %Power input socket (AC IN) (page 22) The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. &Lamp unit holder (page 55) NOTE: BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emittinga small noise as it operates. Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little. BBy using the OPTION menu to set “LAMP POWER” to LOW, the operating sound of the fan can be reduced. (Refer to page 40.) '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. Contact details for this company are given below. Kensington Technology Group ACCO Brands Inc. 2855 Campus Drive San Mateo, CA 94403 USA Tel (650)572-2700 Fax (650)572-9675 http://www.kensington.com/ http://www.gravis.com/Projector Location and function of each part#Speaker $Zoom ring (page 23) %Focus ring (page 23) &Projection lens 'Air inlet ports Do not cover this port. (Front adjustable legs(L/R) (page 22) )Lens cover *Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 22) This button is used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector. +Air filter (page 53) ,Remote control signal receptor (page 17)-MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 23) .SD memory card slot (page 42) Insert the SD memory card into here after opening the cover. /Access lamp (page 42) Flashes while the projector is being accessed for reading or writing the data in the SD memory card. 0Projector control panel (page 14)Projector # $ % & ' ( ) *- + , ' . / 0 # $ % & '
15 Preparation 14 +KEYSTONE buttons (pages 28 and 29) This button is used to correct keystone distortion of the projected image when the projector position is tilted upward or downward. ,NORMAL button (page 27) This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory default settings. -ASPECT button (page 30) This button is used for aspect adjustment (vertical and horizontal proportions). .MUTE button (page 33) This button momentarily stops output of the projector’s built-in speaker. /LIGHT button This button is used to illuminate the buttons on the remote control unit. 0FREEZE button (page 36) This button is used to momentarily freeze projection so that a still picture is displayed. 1MODE PICTURE button (page 32) This button is to display the PICTURE MODE menu. 2MEMORY USER button (page 36) This button is to display the MEMORY LOAD menu. 3VOLUME +/- buttons These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the projector’s built-in speaker.4SD button (page 43) This button is to select the SD CARD screen. 5SD MENU button (page 43) This button can be used to return to a previous screen when SD CARD screen is selected. 6SD TIME button (page 49) This button is used to display or clear the playing time when a moving picture stored on the SD card is played back. #TEMP indicator (page 51) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector. If the temperature rises above a certain level, the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will illuminate or flash. $LAMP indicator (page 52) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit. It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected. %Power indicator (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on (Standby Mode), and it illuminates green when projection of an image begins.&POWER button (pages 22 and 23) 'MENU button (page 24) This button is used to display menu screens. When a menu screen is being displayed, it can be used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen. (Arrow (F F , G G , I I and H H ) buttons (page 26) These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on-screen menu screens. )ENTER button (page 26) This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on-screen menus. *Input select button (INPUT/VIDEO/COMPONENT/ PC button) (page 22) * + ' ( & 1 2 3 456 )0 , - ./ # $ % &'() * + PC POWER LIGHT INPUT ENTER MENU FREEZE NORMALASPECT USERMEMORYVOLUMEPICTUREMODESD MUTESD TIMEMENULCD PROJECTORVIDEOCMPNTCOMPONENT KEYSTONE BThe remote control unit and the projector itself have the same control buttons available.
15 Preparation 14 +KEYSTONE buttons (pages 28 and 29) This button is used to correct keystone distortion of the projected image when the projector position is tilted upward or downward. ,NORMAL button (page 27) This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory default settings. -ASPECT button (page 30) This button is used for aspect adjustment (vertical and horizontal proportions). .MUTE button (page 33) This button momentarily stops output of the projector’s built-in speaker. /LIGHT button This button is used to illuminate the buttons on the remote control unit. 0FREEZE button (page 36) This button is used to momentarily freeze projection so that a still picture is displayed. 1MODE PICTURE button (page 32) This button is to display the PICTURE MODE menu. 2MEMORY USER button (page 36) This button is to display the MEMORY LOAD menu. 3VOLUME +/- buttons These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the projector’s built-in speaker.4SD button (page 43) This button is to select the SD CARD screen. 5SD MENU button (page 43) This button can be used to return to a previous screen when SD CARD screen is selected. 6SD TIME button (page 49) This button is used to display or clear the playing time when a moving picture stored on the SD card is played back. #TEMP indicator (page 51) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector. If the temperature rises above a certain level, the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will illuminate or flash. $LAMP indicator (page 52) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit. It flashes if a circuit abnormality is detected. %Power indicator (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on (Standby Mode), and it illuminates green when projection of an image begins.&POWER button (pages 22 and 23) 'MENU button (page 24) This button is used to display menu screens. When a menu screen is being displayed, it can be used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen. (Arrow (F F , G G , I I and H H ) buttons (page 26) These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on-screen menu screens. )ENTER button (page 26) This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on-screen menus. *Input select button (INPUT/VIDEO/COMPONENT/ PC button) (page 22) * + ' ( & 1 2 3 456 )0 , - ./ # $ % &'() * + PC POWER LIGHT INPUT ENTER MENU FREEZE NORMALASPECT USERMEMORYVOLUMEPICTUREMODESD MUTESD TIMEMENULCD PROJECTORVIDEOCMPNTCOMPONENT KEYSTONE BThe remote control unit and the projector itself have the same control buttons available.
17 Preparation 16 # $ %& '( $% ' #( #AUDIO L-R input jacks (page 18) $VIDEO input jack (page 18) This jack is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck. %S2 VIDEO input connector (page 18 and 30) This connector is used to input signals from an S-VIDEO- compatible equipment such as a video deck. The connector is compatible with S2 and S1 signals, and projector aspect is automatically adjusted according to the type of signal received.&DVI-D IN connector (page 20) This connector is used to input DVI-D signals. 'RGB input connector (page 20) This connector is used to input RGB signals from a PC. (YP BPR(C BCR) input jacks (page 19) These jacks are used to input YP BPRsignals from compatible equipment such as DVD players. NOTE: BIf there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receivers, the remote control unit may not operate correctly. B If strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receiver, correct remote control operation may not be possible. Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. BIf facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used. NOTE: BDo not drop the remote control unit. BKeep the remote control unit away from liquids. BRemove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. BDo not use rechargeable batteries. Operating rangeIf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the remote control signal receptors on the front of the projector, the operating range is within approximately 7 m (23´) from the surfaces of the receptors. Furthermore, the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of ±30°to the left or right and ±15° above or below the receptors. #Open the cover. AAA batteries (two) $Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. “ “ µ “ µ “ Using the remote control unitOperating range
17 Preparation 16 # $ %& '( $% ' #( #AUDIO L-R input jacks (page 18) $VIDEO input jack (page 18) This jack is used to input video signals from a video equipment such as a video deck. %S2 VIDEO input connector (page 18 and 30) This connector is used to input signals from an S-VIDEO- compatible equipment such as a video deck. The connector is compatible with S2 and S1 signals, and projector aspect is automatically adjusted according to the type of signal received.&DVI-D IN connector (page 20) This connector is used to input DVI-D signals. 'RGB input connector (page 20) This connector is used to input RGB signals from a PC. (YP BPR(C BCR) input jacks (page 19) These jacks are used to input YP BPRsignals from compatible equipment such as DVD players. NOTE: BIf there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receivers, the remote control unit may not operate correctly. B If strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receiver, correct remote control operation may not be possible. Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. BIf facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used. NOTE: BDo not drop the remote control unit. BKeep the remote control unit away from liquids. BRemove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. BDo not use rechargeable batteries. Operating rangeIf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the remote control signal receptors on the front of the projector, the operating range is within approximately 7 m (23´) from the surfaces of the receptors. Furthermore, the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of ±30°to the left or right and ±15° above or below the receptors. #Open the cover. AAA batteries (two) $Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. “ “ µ “ µ “ Using the remote control unitOperating range
1819 Preparation Example of connecting to video equipment DVD player Video deck NOTE: BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs. ConnectionsNotes on connectionsBRead the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. BTurn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. BIf 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. To video output Video/Audio cable (accessory) To audio outputTo audio outputTo S-Video output Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YP BPR(C BC R) signals NOTE: BRefer to page 61 for a list of compatible YP BPRsignals which can be input to the projector. BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs.DVD player To YP BPR output To audio output * This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-L300U.* This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-L300U.
1819 Preparation Example of connecting to video equipment DVD player Video deck NOTE: BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs. ConnectionsNotes on connectionsBRead the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. BTurn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. BIf 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. To video output Video/Audio cable (accessory) To audio outputTo audio outputTo S-Video output Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YP BPR(C BC R) signals NOTE: BRefer to page 61 for a list of compatible YP BPRsignals which can be input to the projector. BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs.DVD player To YP BPR output To audio output * This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-L300U.* This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-L300U.
2021 Preparation Setting-upProjection methodsThe projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 40 for details.) FRONT/REARFRONT REAR (Factory default setting) NOTE: BYou will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE300) when using the ceiling installation method.Projector positionThe projection range of this projector is 1.2 m – 7.4 m. The lower edge of the projected image falls about 0.1 m from the center of the lens. For details about projected image distances, refer to page 65.DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING NOTE: BIt is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector. BRefer to the list of compatible signals on page 61 for the types of RGB signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer. BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs. BThe PT-L200U does not have a DVI-D input (DVI-D IN) connector.Example of connecting to computer Computer Computer To RGB output To audio outputTo audio output To DVI-D output * This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-L300U. Projection Distance Projection Distance 0.9 m(2´11˝)1.2 m (3´11˝) 1.4 m (4´7˝)1.9 m (6´2˝) 2.2 m (7´2˝)2.5 m (8´2˝) 2.9 m (9´6˝)3.1 m (10´2˝) 3.7 m (12´1˝)4.7 m (15´5˝) 5.6 m (18´4˝)6.2 m (20´4˝) 7.4 m (24´3˝) Minimum Distance Maximum DistanceScreen Size (16:9) 0.5 m(1´7˝) 1.3 m(4´3˝)0.8 m(2´7˝) 1.8 m(5´10˝)1.0 m(3´3˝) 2.2 m(7´2˝)1.3 m(4´3˝) 3.3 m(10´9˝)1.9 m(6´2˝) 4.4 m(14´5˝)2.5 m(8´2˝) 40 ˝ 60 ˝ 80 ˝ 100 ˝ 150 ˝ 200 ˝ Diagonal length Height Width