Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L730NTU Operating Instructions

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Preparation
NOTE:
•If there are any obstacles in between
the remote control unit and the
receivers, the remote control unit may
not operate correctly.
•
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.
•If 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...

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Connections
Notes on connections
•  Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before
connecting it.
•   Turn off the power supply for all components before making any
connections.
•   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.
•   If there is a lot of jitter in the video signal which is input from the \
video
source, the picture...

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Preparation
Example of connecting to video equipments
USB
D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female)
adapter cable (sold separately)Red (connect to P
R signal connector)
Blue (connect to P
B  signal connector)
Green (connect to Y signal connector)
Digital broadcast
tuner or DVD player
D-sub 9-pin
(male)
DVD player
Audio system   Video deck
NOTE:
•   Only one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks fo\
r S-
VIDEO/VIDEO signals, so if you wish to change the audio input source,
you will need to...

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USB
162345
ON
  DIP
D-sub 9-pin
(male)
Computer for
control use Computer
NOTE:
•   It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER\
switch of the projector.
•   Refer to the list of compatible signals on page  60 for the types of RGB
signals which can be input to the projector by connecting a computer.
•   Do not input the signal to the RGB2 IN/RGB1 OUT connector when the
RGB2 SELECT item in the OPTION menu is set to OUTPUT. (Refer to
page  44.)
Example of connecting to...

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Preparation
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 t\
o
page  44 for details.)
FRONT/REAR FRONT
REAR
(Factory default setting)
NOTE:
• You will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PK730) when\
using the ceiling installation method.
Projector position
DESK/CEILING
DESK CEILING...

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1.01 m(40˝) 0.61 m(2´) 0.81 m(2´8˝) 1.2 m(3´11˝) 1.5 m(4´11˝)0.06 m(2-13/32˝)
1.27 m(50˝) 0.76 m(2´6˝) 1.02 m(3´4˝) 1.6 m(5´2˝) 1.9 m(6´2˝)0.08 m(3˝)
1.52 m(60˝) 0.91 m(3´) 1.22 m(4´) 1.9 m(6´2˝) 2.3 m(7´6˝)0.09 m(3-19/32˝)
1.77 m(70˝) 1.07 m(3´6˝) 1.42 m(4´8˝) 2.2 m(7´2˝) 2.7 m(8´10˝)0.11 m(4- 6/32˝)
2.03 m(80˝) 1.22 m(4´) 1.63 m(5´4˝) 2.5 m(8´2˝) 3.1 m(10´2˝)0.12 m(4-26/32˝)
2.28 m(90˝) 1.37 m(4´6˝) 1.83 m(6´) 2.8 m(9´2˝) 3.5 m(11´5˝)0.14 m(5-13/32˝)
2.54 m(100˝) 1.52 m(5´) 2.03 m(6´8˝) 3.1 m(10´2˝)...

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Basic Operation
P O WER
RGB
VIDEOLASER MENU
P A G E
SETUP
A
U TOSHUTTERPOWERAUTO SETUP  INPUTTEMP
LAMPRGB INPUT
ENTER
MENU
ON(G)
STANDBY(R)
Sta
rting to use
T urning on the p ower
Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning o\
n
the power. (Refer to pages  22 –  26 .)
w
e
PO WER
RGB
VIDEOLASER MENU
P A G E
SETUP
A
U TOSHUTTERPOWERAUTO SETUP  INPUTTEMP
LAMPRGB INPUT
ENTER
MENU
ON(G)
STANDBY(R)
P
O WER
RGB
VIDEOLASER MENU
P A G E
SETUP
A
U TOSHUTTERPOWERAUTO SETUP  INPUTTEMP...

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Turning off the p ower
q Press the POWER button. “Power
OFF” is displayed on the screen.
w Select “OK” using the  and 
buttons and press the ENTER button.
The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected.\
 (The
power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange.)
e Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until
the cooling fan stops).
Do not in any way cut power to the projector while the cooling fan is st\
ill
operating. Be careful not to switch...

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Basic Operation
PICTUREPICTURE MODE
COLOR TEM P.
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
WHITE BALANCE R
WHITE BALANCE G
WHITE BALANCE B
S TAN DARD S
TAN DARD
S TAN DARD
32
32 0
32
32
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SELEC T:[
↑][↓]
ADJUS T:[← ][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
  ESC:[MENU]
PICTURE menu 
(page 35)
When an RGB signal is being 
input
On-screen menus
Menu screens
The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried o\
ut by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below....

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POSITIONPOSITION
DO T CLOCK
CLOCK PHASE
KEYS TONE
OSD POSITION
RESIZING
A U TO SETUP
FRAME LOCK
S TAN DARD H:
   63     V :    63
H:     0     V :     0
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OFF
OFF ON
ON
T
OP LEFT
SELEC T:[
↑][↓]  ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
POSITION menu  (page 38)
When an RGB signal is being input  
POSITIONPOSITION
KEYSTONE
OSD POSITION
ASPECT
RESIZING
A U TO SETUP
S TAN DARD H:
   63     V :    63
H:     0     V :     0
OFF   ON
T
OP LEFT
A U TO
SELEC T:[
↑][↓]  ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
When a YPBPR signal is...