Panasonic LCD Projector PT-L785U Operating Instructions

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Getting started
Connecting to computer
162345 ON DIP
D-sub 9-pin
(male) Computer for
control useComputer
Monitor
Audio system Computer
Computer (with 
DVI-D OUT connector)DVI cable
(ET-SCDV03: sold
separately)
NOTE:
BDo not input the signal to the RGB2 IN/RGB OUT connector when
“RGB2 SELECT” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “OUTPUT”. (Refer to
page 47.)
Refer to the “Network Function Edition” operating instructions for
details on connecting the projector to a personal 
computer using the wired...

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Preparation for the remote control unit
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.
BIf 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....

NOTE:
BIf the entered ID number is more than 64, the ID number will return to
the one set before the ID SET button was pressed.
BThe ID number setting screen will be canceled if no number is entered
for 5 seconds or if any button except the numeric buttons is pressed.
BIf the ID SET button is pressed after a number less than 10 is entered,
the entered number will be cancelled.
BIf ID number is set to “ALL” by pressing the ID ALL button, the
projectors can be controlled regardless of their ID number...

Turning on the power
Before turning on the power
1, Ensure that all peripheral
devices are connected
properly.
2, Connect the accessory power
cord.
3, Remove the lens cover.
Lens cover
Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power.
BThe power indicator on the projector will illuminate red.
Press the POWER button.
BThe power indicator on the projector will flash green. After a short
period, the indicator will illuminate green, and a picture will be
projected.
Turn on the power of all connected...

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Basic Operation
Press the input select button to select the
input signal.
Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when
you change the setup place.
Press the AUTO SETUP button to initiate
automatic positioning.
BThe position of the projected image
will be corrected automatically in
accordance with the input signal.
(Refer to page 28 for details.)
B
If the projected image contains
keystone distortion, adjust
“KEYSTONE” in the “POSITION” menu (refer to page 43 for...

Turning off the power
Press the POWER button.
B“Power OFF” is displayed on the
screen.
Press the I
or H
button to select “OK”, and
then press the ENTER button.
BThe lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected.
(The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange while the
cooling fan is still operating.)
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VIDEORGB
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Power indicator
RGB INPUT indicator
Power OFF
OKCANCEL
%Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn off the
power after the power indicator on the...

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Basic Operation
NOTE:
BYou can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or
by holding it down for at least 0.5 seconds.
BWhen the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the
projector is illuminated red), the projector continues to draw approximately
11 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped.
B
When the projector is in “WEB STANDBY” mode, the cooling fan operates
and the power indicator on the projector flashes slowly in red and the
projector continues...

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Correcting the image position
automatically
(AUTO SETUP)
The position of the projected image can be corrected automatically in
accordance with the input signal.
Projector control panelPress the AUTO SETUP button.
(When the edges of the projected image are not visible)
BAutomatic positioning
will be carried out.[
NOTE:
B“AUTO SETUP” does not function when DVI signals are being input.
BWhen RGB signals are being input, “DOT CLOCK”, and “CLOCK
PHASE” will be adjusted automatically in addition to...

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Useful functions
Turning off the picture and sound
momentarily (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 “SHUTTER” mode than it does
in normal projection mode.
ALL SET
A
Still picture
BThe picture being projected will be paused.
BPress the FREEZE button again to...

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VIDEORGB
A
BThe picture will then
be enlarged to 1.5
times the normal size.
The remote control unit functions during D.ZOOM (digital zoom)
Press the F,G,IandHbuttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project.
Press the D.ZOOM +/- buttons to change the enlargement ratio.
Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen.
ALL SET
A
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Enlarging the picture (D.ZOOM)
Adjusting the volume (VOLUME)
Press the D.ZOOM +/- button.
Press the VOLUME +/- button.
BPress the + button to raise the...