Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L730NTU Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
NOTE:
•   S1 video signals
S1 video signals are a type of video
signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9
which include a detector signal. This
detector signal is output by some
sources such as wide-vision video
decks. If the AUTO setting above is
selected, this projector will recognize
the detector signal and automatically
switch the aspect ratio to 16:9 in order
to project the picture.
•  This projector is equipped with an
aspect ratio selection function.
However, if a mode which does
not...

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Audio adjustment
Select the items by pressing the 
or  buttons on the remote control
unit or the projector.VOLUME
Press the  or  buttons to adjust
the volume of the sound output by
the projector’s built-in speaker. 
MUTE
Set the MUTE to “ON” pressing the
or  buttons to turn off the
volume of the sound output.
To release muting, set to “OFF”
pressing the  or  buttons.
AUDIOVOLUME
MUTE OFFON 20
SELECT:[
↑][↓]
ADJUST:[←][→]ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
Changing the display language
Use the  and  buttons on...

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Advanced Operation
Select the item pressing the  or
buttons on the remote control
unit or the projector.
Press the  or  buttons to adjust
the selective items. To make the
SHUTTER or WEB PASSWORD
functions work, press the ENTER
button.SHUTTER
The shutter function can be used to
momentarily turn off the picture and
sound from the projector when the
projector is not being used for short
periods of time, such as during
breaks in meetings or when carrying
out preparation. The projector uses
less power in...

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AU TO RGB IN
This should normally be set to OFF.
ON
If the input source has been
changed to RGB, automatic setup
automatically detects whether the
RGB1 or the RGB2 connector is
being used to input the signal, and
the signals from the connector that it
detects are then projected.
(If a picture is being projected, the
signal source is not automatically
changed.)
OFF
Use this setting when you do not
want the signal source to be
changed automatically during
automatic setup.
RGB2 SELECT
This setting is...

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Advanced  Operation
WEB CONT ROL
To control the projector with a
personal computer by means of the
wireless network, set the WEB
CONTROL to  “ON ”. To prevent it,
set to  “ OFF ”.
WEB S TANDBY
To turn on and off the power with a
personal computer by means of the
wireless network, set the WEB
STANDBY to  “ ON ”.
When the WEB STANDBY is set to
“ ON ”, the cooling fan operates and
the power indicator on the projector
flashes slowly in red.
WEB  PASS WORD
You can set the password for
controlling the...

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NETWORK SETUP
You need make adjustment on some items when controlling the projector
with a personal computer by means of the wireless network. Refer to the
accessory CD-ROM for details.
NETWORKSTATUS
WEPLAN1
DISABLE
SELECT:[
↑][↓] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
SD CARDAUTOPLAY
REPEAT
INTERVALOFFON
1
5 sec
SELECT:[
↑][↓]
ADJUST:[←][→]ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
STATUS
This setting is used to adjust the
LAN to control the projector by
means of the wireless network.
WEP
This setting is for encrypting data...

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Advanced Operation
Using the SERIAL connector
The serial connector which is on the side connector panel of the projector
conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be
controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.
Connection
NOTE:
•Use a proper communication
cable which is suitable for the
personal computer to connect the
serial connector and the personal
computer.
Pin layout and signal
names for SERIAL
connector
D-Sub9p (male)
Communication...

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Control commands
The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector
are shown in the following table.
CommandControl
ContentsRemarks
In standby mode, all commands other than
the PON command are ignored.
•The PON command is ignored during
lamp ON control.
•If a PON command is received while the
cooling fan is operating after the lamp has
switched off, the lamp is not turned back
on again straight away, in order to protect
the lamp. Power ON PON
Power OFF POF
Volume AVLParameter...

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Others
Indicato rs
There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which giv\
e
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indica\
tors
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside\
 the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off t\
he power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.
ProblemIndicator
display
Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature inside
the...

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Remedy
Problem Indicatordisplay  
Flashing (red)
It is nearly time to
replace the lamp
unit. Illuminated (red)
An abnormality has been detected in the lamp
circuit.
•
  Does  “REPLACE
LAMP ” appear on
the screen after the
projector is turned
on?
•   This occurs when
the operation time
for the lamp unit is
nearing 1 800
hours. (when
LAMP POWER has
been set to
“HIGH ”) Ask your
dealer or an
Authorized Service
Center to replace
the lamp unit.
Possible cause
•  The power may
have been turned
on straight...