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 of
light reflection loss caused by the
characteristics of the screen used. NOTE:
•Do not drop the remote control unit.
•Keep the remote control unit away from liquids.
•Remove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Operating range
If the remote control unit is held so
that it is facing directly in front of the
remote control signal receptors on
the front or rear 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. qOpen the cover.
AAA batteries
(two) wInsert the batteries so that the 
polarities are correct, and then close the
cover.
–
–
++
Inserting the batteries 
						

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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 on the screen may flicker. In such cases, it will be\
necessary to connect a TBC (time base corrector).
•   The projector has a built-in speaker. However, you will need to connect \
a
separate audio system to the AUDIO OUT jack if your needs specify high
sound volumes. No sound will come out of the projector’s built-in spe\
aker
while the AUDIO OUT jack is being used.
•   It may not be possible to connect some types of computer. Refer to the l\
ist
of compatible signals on page  60.
• The pin layout and signal names for the S-VIDEO IN connector are shown below.
Pin No. Signalq Earth (Luminance signal)
Earth (Color signal)
Luminance signal
Color signal
w
e
r
• The pin layout and signal names for the RGB/YPBPR(RGB1 IN/RGB2 IN)
connector are shown below.
Pin No. Signalq R/P
R
G/G·SYNC/Y
B/P
B
SDA
w
e
!2
!\b
HD/SYNC
!4 VD
!5 SCL
Pin  ois spare.
Pins  r–
\f , 
!0 and 
!1are for earth.
Pins  !2and 
!5functions are only valid when
supported by the computer
qw
er
External view
!1
qt!0y!5
External view  
						

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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 remove and insert the appropriate plugs.
•   Only one audio system circuit is available for the RGB AUDIO IN jacks, s\
o
if you wish to change the audio input source, you will need to remove an\
d
insert the appropriate plugs.
•   If an audio system is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack, the sound volume
balance can be controlled by the remote control unit which is supplied w\
ith
the projector.
•   If the video signal source is connected using a cable with a BNC connect\
or
plug, use a BNC/RCA adapter (sold separately) to convert the cable end\
 to
an RCA plug-type jack.
•   Refer to page  59 for a list of compatible Y P
BPR signals which can be input
to the projector.
• If the signal cables are disconnected or if the power supply for the
computer or video deck is turned off while the digital zoom function is \
being
used, this function will be cancelled. Computer for
control use  
						

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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 computer
Monitor
Audio system
Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details on the wireless network
that is used for controlling the projector with a personal computer
by means of the wireless card.  
						

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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
H1L
L
SH
SW
9.6(3/8)
L: Projection distance
SH: Image height
SW: Image width
H1: Distance from center of lens to bottom edge
of projected image
Top edge of screen
Screen
Bottom edge of screen
Screen   
						

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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˝) 3.9 m(12´9˝)0.15 m(6˝)
3.81 m(150˝) 2.29 m(7´6˝) 3.05 m(10´) 4.7 m(15´5˝) 5.8 m(19´)0.23 m(9˝)
5.08 m(200˝) 3.05 m(10´) 4.06 m(13´4˝) 6.2 m(20´4˝) 7.8 m(25´7˝)0.31 m(12˝)
6.35 m(250˝) 3.81 m(12´6˝) 5.08 m(16´8˝) 7.8 m(25´7˝) 9.8 m(32´1˝)0.38 m(15˝)
7.62 m(300˝) 4.57 m(15´) 6.10 m(20´) 11.8 m(38´8˝)0.46 m(18˝)
Projection distances
Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the above table can be
calculated using the formulas below.
If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used to
calculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and the
projection distance for the telephoto lens position (LT).
For 16:9 aspect ratios, the following formula can be used to calculate the
projection distance.
NOTE:
•The dimensions in the table above and the values obtained from the above
formulas may contain slight errors.
•If you use the projection distance for the 16:9 screen, the 4:3
projection image overflows the screen at the top and bottom.
•If you set up the projector vertically, it may cause to damage
the projector.
•
It is recommended that you set up the projector in a
place that is tilted at less than 
±30°. Setting up the
projector in places that are tilted at more than 
±30°
may cause malfunctions.
Screen size (4:3)
Diagonal
lengthHeight 
(SH)Width 
(SW)Projection distance (L)
Height
position
(H1) Wide 
(LW)Telephoto 
(LT)
LW=0.034xSD/0.0254-0.068
LT=0.043xSD/0.0254-0.066 LW=0.031xSD/0.0254-0.068
LT=0.0393xSD/0.0254-0.066
9.4 m(30´10˝)  
						

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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
LAMPRGB INPUT
ENTER
MENU
ON(G)
STANDBY(R)
q
Remove the lens cover.
w Connect the accessory power cord.
e Press the MAIN POWER switch to
the “|” side to turn on the power.
The power indicator on the projector
will illuminate red.
r Press the POWER button.
The power indicator on the projector
will flash green. After a short period,
the indicator will illuminate green, and
a picture will be projected.
t Press the input select (INPUT, RGB,
VIDEO) button to select the input
signal.
The input signal selected will change
as shown at below each time an input
select button is pressed.
yWhile pressing the adjuster buttons,
adjust the forward/back angle of tilt
of the projector.
INPUTRGBVIDEO
S-VIDEOVIDEO
SD CARDNET WORKRGB2RGB1
SD CARDNET WORKRGB2RGB1S-VIDEOVIDEO
u Press the AUTO SETUP button to
initiate automatic positioning.
The automatic positioning is only  for  ve rtical
k e ystone disto rtion.  To correct the ho riz ontal
k e ystone disto rtion or when  ke ystone disto rtion has
not been corrected to the opti mum l evel, car ry out
the  ke ystone correction as desc ribed on page  39.  
						

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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 off the MAIN POWER switch of the
projector, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off \
in-line
switches such as tabletop power switches.
r Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “O” side to turn off the power.\
NOTE:
•   After the power is turned off, the lamp unit will take some time to cool\
down. If you turn the power back on again before the lamp unit has coole\
d
down, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away, but it will turn on
automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indica\
tor on
the projector will flash orange.)
•   When the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the
projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum \
1.7 W
of power, even when the cooling fan has stopped.
•  
When the WEB S TANDBY is set to  “ON ”, the cooling  fan ope rates and the
p ow er indicator on the projector flashes slowly in red and the projector
d ra w a maxi mum 43 W of p ow er. (page  44)
•If the MAIN POWER switch is accidentally turned off while the projector \
is
being used, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away after the power \
is
turned back on. In such cases, the lamp unit will turn back on automatic\
ally
after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on the pro\
jector
will flash green.)
• A tinkling sound may be heard while the power indicator is turned off, b\
ut
this is not a sign of a malfunction.
• You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice.
\f Turn the focus ring and the zoom
knob to adjust the projected image
focus and size.
Zoom
Focus
Power OFF
OK CANCEL  
						

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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
32
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.
NOTE:
• Keystone distortion of the on-screen display will not be corrected.
PICTUREPICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
NR
STANDARD STANDARD
STANDARD
32
32
32
32 4
1
SELECT:[
↑][↓]
ADJUST:[ ←][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
When a YPBPRsignal is being input
PICTUREPICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
COLOR
TINT
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
NR
TV-SYSTEM
STANDARD
SELECT:[
↑][↓]
ADJUST:[ ←][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]STANDARD
STANDARD
AUTO1
32
32
32
32
4
1
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input
PICTUREPICTURE MODE
COLOR TEMP.
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
STANDARD STANDARD
STANDARD
32
32
SELECT:[
↑][↓]
ADJUST:[ ←][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
When the NETWORK/SD CARD is
selected  
						

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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
32
32
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 being input
POSITIONPOSITION
KEYS TONE
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 an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input
POSITIONKEYSTONE
OSD POSITION
A U TO SETUP
S TAN DARD H:
    0     V :     0
T OP LEFT
SELEC T:[
↑][↓]  ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
When the NETWORK/SD CARD is
selected
AUDIOV OLUME
MUTE   OFF  ON
20
SELEC T:[
↑][↓]
ADJUS T:[← ][→ ] ENTER:[ENTER]
ESC  :[MENU]
AUDIO menu 
(page 42) 
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOLITALIANO
LANGUAGE
SELECT:[↑][↓] ENTER:[ENTER]
  ESC:[MENU]
LANGUAGE menu  (page 42)