Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LC76U PT-LC56U Operating Instructions

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Getting started
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NGLISHDIN 8-pin
(male) Computer for
control useComputer
Computer
Example of connecting to computer
Monitor
NOTE:
BIt is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN
POWER switch of the projector.
BDo not input the signal to the RGB2 IN/RGB1 OUT connector when the
RGB2 SELECT item in the OPTION1 menu is set to OUTPUT. (Refer to
page 42.)Insert the lithium battery which is
supplied with the remote control
unit, making sure that the polarities
are correct....

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Basic Operation
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Turning on the powerBefore turning on the power
1, Ensure that all components
are connected properly.
2, 
Connect the accessory power cord.
3, Remove the lens cover.
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ENTER
FREEZE
SHUTTER
INDEX
WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER
RGB
MENU
AUTO
SETUP
)*
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Power indicatorpower cord
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...

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Basic Operation
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Turning off the power
FREEZE
SHUTTER
INDEX
WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER
RGB
MENU
AUTO
SETUP
ENTER
#
$
%
Power indicator RGB input indicator
Power indicatorPower indicator statusRed
Illuminated
The projector is in standby mode and image projection
is possible by pressing the POWER button.A picture is being projected.
The lamp is cooling down after the power is turned
off. (The cooling fan is operating.)
The projector is preparing for projection...

AUTO RGB IN
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Useful functions
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Correcting keystone distortion and
automatic positioning (AUTO SET UP)This projector detects its degree of tilt and the input signal. Keystone distortion and the
position of the image can then be corrected automatically in accordance with the input signal.
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...

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Useful functions
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ENTERINDEX
WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUMESTD VIDEOINPUT POWER
RGB
MENU
AUTO
SETUP
SHUTTER
FREEZE
D.ZOOM
ENTER
PROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTDMENU
AUTO
SETUP
SHUTTER
FREEZE
INDEX
WINDOW
BThe picture will then
be enlarged to 1.5
times the normal size.
The remote control unit functions during D.ZOOM (digital zoom)Use the 
F,G,Iand
Hbuttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project.
Use the D.ZOOM +/- buttons to change the enlargement ratio.
Press the MENU button to...

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Adjustments and settings
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On-screen menusMenu screensThe various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.MAIN MENU
       MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
INDEX WINDOW
SHUTTER
VOLUME
LANGUAGE
OPTION1
OPTION2SECURITY
SELECT
  ENTER  EXIT
       PICTURE
PICTURE MODE STANDARD
CONTRAST      32
BRIGHT        32
SHARPNESS      0
COLOR TEMP.  STANDARD
W-BAL R...

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Adjustments and settings
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#Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU
screen will be
displayed.
$Press the F F
or G G
arrow buttons to select an
item.
Selected items
will be displayed
in blue.
%Press the ENTER button to accept the
selection.
The selected
menu screen or
adjustment
screen will then
be displayed.
(Example:
PICTURE
menu)&Press the F F
or G G
buttons to
select an item, and then press the
I I
or H H
buttons to change or
adjust the setting.
An individual adjustment screen
such...

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Adjustments and settings
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Correcting keystone distortionKeystone distortion is corrected automatically when the projector’s automatic
setup function is used, but this correction will not apply if the screen itself is
tilted. In such cases, you can correct the keystone distortion manually with
the following procedure.
Picture
condition
Operation
Press the H H
button.Picture
condition
Operation
Press the I I
button.
KEYSTONE       0BPress the MENU button to return to the previous...

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Adjustments and settings
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BRIGHTThis adjusts the darker areas (black
areas) in the picture. Press the H
button if dark areas are too solid (for
example, if hair is difficult to see), and
press the Ibutton if black areas are
too light (grey rather than black).COLOR(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP
BPRonly)
Press the Hbutton to make the
color more vivid in tone, and press
the Ibutton to make the color
more pastel in tone.
TINT(NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP
BPRonly)
This adjusts the flesh tones in the
picture....

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Adjustments and settings
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Use the Fand Gbuttons on the
projector or remote control unit to
select an item, and then use the I
and Hbuttons to change the setting
for that item.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the Ior H
buttons to display the adjustment
screen, and then use the Ior H
buttons to make the adjustment.
When an RGB/YP
BPRsignal is
being input
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input
POSITIONMoves the picture position.
Press the ENTER button to...