Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LC76U PT-LC56U Operating Instructions
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ENGLISH -21 Getting started 20-E 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. #While pushing the battery holder tab to the right, pull out the battery holder. $Insert the battery into the battery holder so that the + side is facing upward. %Insert the battery holder. Preparation for the remote control unit Push the tab Pull out Match the “+” surface of the battery with the “+” marked side of the battery holder. Back side NOTE: BDo not drop the remote control unit. BKeep the remote control unit away from liquids. BRemove the battery if not using the remote control unit for long periods. BUse only CR2025 batteries as replacement batteries. NOTE: BIf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the front or rear remote control signal receptors, 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. BIf there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receptors, the remote control unit may not operate correctly. BIf strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal receptor, correct projector operation may not be possible. Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. BIf 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. RGB signal cable (accessory)RGB signal cable
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ENGLISH -23 Basic Operation 22-E NGLISH 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. # ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER INDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP )* $ & ( ' 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 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 devices.BStart the Play function of a device such as a DVD player. NOTE: BA tinkling sound may be heard while the power indicator is turned off, but this is not a sign of a malfunction. Press the input select button to select the input signal.BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected 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 tilt of the projector and the input signal will be detected and keystone distortion and the position of the image will be corrected. (Refer to page 26 for details.)Adjusting the sizeBTurn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.Adjusting the focusBTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image. AUTO SETUP Input select buttons Changing signals VIDEO RGB 3(# 3(#7*%&0 47*%&0 7*%&047*%&0 3(#3(# & ' ) * ( # $ % Adjusting the angleBWhile pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt of the projector.Adjust so that the projector is as vertical to the screen as possible.
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ENGLISH -25 Basic Operation 24-E NGLISH 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 after the power is turned on while the power indicator is illuminated orange. (After a short period, a picture will be projected.) The projector is preparing for projection after the power is turned on while the power indicator is illuminated red. (After a short period, a picture will be projected.) Flashing Illuminated IlluminatedFlashing Green OrangeProjector status RGB INPUT indicatorRGB INPUT indicator statusIlluminated during standby modeA signal is being input to either the RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN connector. Illuminated during projectionA signal is being input to the connector selected using the input select buttons.Projector status Press the POWER button.B“POWER OFF” is displayed on the screen.Select “OK” using the I I and H H buttons 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.)Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn off the power after the power indicator on the projector illuminates red.BDo not cut power to the projector in any way while the cooling fan is still operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. NOTE: BYou can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by holding down it for at least 0.5 seconds. BWhen the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum 3 W of power, even when the cooling fan has stopped. # $ % POWER OFF OK CANCEL
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AUTO RGB IN ENGLISH -27 Useful functions 26-E NGLISH 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 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. ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER INDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP ENTER FREEZEINDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP SHUTTER ENTERINDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP SHUTTER FREEZE Projector control panelPress the AUTO SETUP button. (When the projected image has caused keystone distortion)BAutomatic positioning will be carried out. Still picture Screen Projected image If you press the AUTO SETUP button, the items given in the table below will be set automatically in addition to keystone distortion being corrected. The setting details change according to the signal which is being input. BThe picture being projected will be paused. BPress the FREEZE button again to cancel the still picture. [ NOTE:BIf the edges of the projected picture are indistinct, or if a dark picture is being projected, the automatic setup processing may stop automatically before it is complete. If this happens, project a different picture and then press the AUTO SETUP button once more, or make the above adjustments manually. BIf you would like to make further adjustments to the picture, use the menu commands which are listed on page 30 and subsequent pages. BSet “AUTO KEYSTN” in the OPTION1 menu to “OFF” to prevent any deterioration of the picture as a result of keystone correction. (Refer to page 42.) Press the SHUTTER button. BThe picture and sound will be turned off. BPress any button on either the projector or remote control unit to return to normal operating mode. Press the FREEZE button.NOTE: B“SHUTTER” on the MAIN MENU is the same function. Pausing a picture (FREEZE) Input signal Contents set up automatically POSITION, DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE (If the dot clock frequency is 100 MHz or higher, the DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE will not be set automatically.) AUTO RGB IN RGB signalsYP BPRsignals Page38 42 42
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ENGLISH -29 Useful functions 28-E NGLISH 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 return to the normal screen. INDEX WINDOWPROJECTORSTD D.ZOOM VOLUME Still pictureMoving picture The remote control unit functions during INDEX WINDOW Use the F and G buttons to select a screen size. It can switch to three stages. Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Use the I I and H H buttons to switch between the still picture screen and moving picture screen. Press the ENTER button to capture the present moving picture in a still window. Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen. Still pictureMoving picture Moving pictureStill picture [ Enlarging the picture (D.ZOOM) Adjusting the volume (VOLUME) Press a D.ZOOM +/- button. Press the VOLUME +/- button. BPress the + button to raise the volume. BPress the - button to lower the volume. NOTE: B The enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x2, in steps of 0.1. When RGB signals are being input, the enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x3, except when the FRAME LOCK is set to “ON”. BIf the type of signal being input changes while the digital zoom function is being used, the digital zoom function will be cancelled. NOTE: BYou can also select “VOLUME” from the MAIN MENU to adjust the volume. Displaying two screens (INDEX WINDOW)This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory, so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen. BThe aspect ratio of the screen changes and the image is vertically elongated in comparison to a normal image. Press the INDEX WINDOW button.NOTE: BWhen the screen size is changed, the picture’s aspect ratio will also change.Make sure that you fully understand the notes on ASPECT which are given on page 40 before using the index window function. B“INDEX WINDOW” on the MAIN MENU is the same function.
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ENGLISH -31 Adjustments and settings 30-E NGLISH 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 32 W-BAL G 32 W-BAL B 32 SIGNAL MODE XGA STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNPICTURE menu (page 35)When an RGB signal is being input POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK 32 CLOCK PHASE 16 ASPECT 4:3 RESIZING ON FRAME LOCK OFF STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRNPOSITION menu (page 38) When an RGB/YP BPRsignal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD SIGNAL MODE 525P STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNWhen a YP BPRsignal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 8 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNWhen an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input POSITION POSITION ASPECT 4:3 RESIZING ON STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRNWhen an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input LANGUAGE ENGLISH ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO SELECT ENTER RETRNLANGUAGE menu (page 41) INDEX WINDOW function (page 29) SHUTTER function (page 27) Keystone correction (page 34) KEYSTONE 0BKeystone distortion of the on-screen display will not be corrected. OPTION1 OSD ON AUTO SIGNAL ON AUTO KEYSTN ON AUTO RGB IN ON RGB2 SELECT INPUT RGB/YP BPR AUTO VGA60/525P 525P SXGA MODE SXGA SELECT ADJ RETRN OPTION1 menu (page 42) OPTION2 BACK COLOR BLUE FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK FAN CONTROL STANDARD LAMP POWER HIGH LAMP RUNTIME 100H FUNC 1 INDEX CONTROL KEY ON AUTO POW.OFF DISABLE SELECT ADJ RETRNOPTION2 menu (page 42) SECURITY INPUT PASSWD OFF AMEND PASSWD TEXT DISPLAY ON TEXT CHANGE SELECT ADJ RETRN SECURITY menu (page 45) Volume adjustment Press the ENTER button, and then press the Iand H buttons to adjust the volume.
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ENGLISH -33 Adjustments and settings 32-E NGLISH #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 as the one shown below will be displayed for bar-scale items. The bar scale will turn green when any adjustment changes the setting from the factory set value. ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER INDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB AUTO SETUP MENU Menu operation guide MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2SECURITY SELECT ENTER EXIT MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2SECURITY SELECT ENTER EXIT PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 8 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRN NOTE: BIf you press the MENU button while a menu screen is being displayed, the display will return to the previous screen. Unavailable on-screen menu itemsThis projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the signal being input. When an item cannot be adjusted or a function cannot be used, the corresponding on-screen menu display does not appear, and the item or function will not work even if the ENTER button is pressed. Returning a setting to the factory defaultIf you press the STD (standard) button on the remote control unit, you can return settings to the factory default settings. However, the operation of this function varies depending on which screen is being displayed. BWhen a menu screen is being displayed All items displayed will be returned to their factory default settings, “STD” will be displayed in the top- right screen and the bar scale will appear white.BWhen an individual adjustment screen is being displayed Only the item displayed will be returned to the factory default setting, and the bar scale will appear white.NOTE: BYou can also select STANDARD from the menu screen and then press the ENTER button. PICTURE STD PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 8 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRNBRIGHT 32 BRIGHT 32NOTE: B Triangle symbols above and below a menu bar indicate the factory default setting. Items which do not have these triangle symbols cannot be returned to the factory default setting. Indicates the standard factory default setting Indicates the current adjustment value BThe positions of triangle symbols vary depending on the type of signal being input. Menu operation (on connector panel)
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ENGLISH -35 Adjustments and settings 34-E NGLISH 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 screen.NOTE: BIf you press the AUTO SETUP button after correcting the keystone distortion manually, the automatic keystone correction function will operate and the corrected picture will return to its previous incorrect condition. To prevent this from happening, you can set “AUTO KEYSTN” in the OPTION1 menu to “OFF”. (Refer to page 42.) BKeystone distortion can be corrected to ±30°of the angle of tilt for the projector. However, the greater the correction amount, the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus. To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible. BThe picture size will also change when correction of keystone distortion is carried out.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 Hbuttons to display the adjustment screen, and then use the Ior Hbuttons to make the adjustment. When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input Adjusting the picture PICTURE MODE STANDARD [ DYNAMIC [ NATURAL PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 SHARPNESS 0 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD W-BAL R 32 W-BAL G 32 W-BAL B 32 SIGNAL MODE XGA STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRN PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 8 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRN When an RGB signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD SIGNAL MODE 525P STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNWhen an YP BPRsignal is being input PICTURE MODESelect the picture mode that best matches the image source and room conditions. The mode best used in dark rooms is NATURAL. For rooms having regular lighting conditions in use, select STANDARD. For exceptionally bright rooms, use DYNAMIC.CONTRASTThis adjusts the contrast of the picture. Press the Hbutton to make the picture brighter, and press the Ibutton to make the picture darker. (Adjust the BRIGHT setting first if required before adjusting the CONTRAST setting.)
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ENGLISH -37 Adjustments and settings 36-E NGLISH 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. Press the Hbutton to make flesh tones more greenish, and press the Ibutton to make the flesh tones more reddish. SHARPNESSPress the Hbutton to make the picture details sharper, and press the Ibutton to make the picture details softer.Color Hue Setting (color temperature)This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish.WHITE BALANCE R/G/B(RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colorised. Press the Ibutton to make the selected color lighter.AUTO1 The projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/SECAM signals. AUTO2 The projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/PAL- M/PAL-N signals. TV-SYSTEM AUTO1 [ AUTO2 [ NTSC [ NTSC4.43 [ PAL [ PAL-M [ PAL-N [ SECAM TV-SYSTEM(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only) Press the Hbutton to make the selected color stronger. COLOR TEMP. STANDARD [ HIGH [ LOW NOTE: BThis should normally be set to “AUTO1” or “AUTO2”. If the signal is of such poor quality that the correct format cannot be automatically distinguished, change the setting manually to the required TV system. STILL MODETo reduce flickering of still images (vertical flicker), set STILL MODE to “ON” by pressing the Ior Hbuttons.SIGNAL MODE(RGB/YP BPRonly) This displays the type of signal which is currently being projected. Refer to the table on page 58 for details on each type of signal. Projecting sRGB-compatible picturessRGB is an international color reproduction standard (IEC61966-2-1) established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). If you would like the colors in sRGB- compatible pictures to be reproduced more faithfully, make the following settings.# # Press the F F or G G button to select “PICTURE MODE”, and then use theI I or H H button to select “NATURAL”. $ $ Press the STANDARD (STD) button on the remote control unit. % % Press the F F or G G button to select “COLOR TEMP.”, and then use theI I or H H button to select “STANDARD”.STILL MODE OFF [ ONNOTE: BsRGB is only enabled when RGB signals are being input (when LAMP POWER has been set to “HIGH”).NOTE: B Do not set “STILL MODE” to “ON” when playing back moving images.
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ENGLISH -39 Adjustments and settings 38-E NGLISH 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 display the POSITION screen. Press the Ior Hbuttons to move the picture horizontally. Press the For Gbuttons to move the picture vertically.DOT CLOCK(RGB only) Periodic striped pattern interference (noise) may occur when a striped pattern such as the one below is projected. If this happens, use the Iand Hbuttons to adjust so that any such noise is minimised.CLOCK PHASE(RGB/YP BPRonly) Adjust the DOT CLOCK setting first before carrying out this adjustment. Use the Iand Hbuttons to adjust so that the noise level is least noticeable. Adjusting the position POSITION POSITION DOT CLOCK 32 CLOCK PHASE 16 ASPECT 4:3 RESIZING ON FRAME LOCK OFF STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRN POSITION POSITION ASPECT 4:3 RESIZING ON STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRNWhen the input signal is RGB, first press the AUTO SETUP button to initiate automatic positioning. If the optimum setting is not obtained when AUTO SETUP is carried out, adjust by the following procedure. NOTE: BIf signals with a dot clock frequency of 100 MHz or higher are being input, interference may not be completely eliminated when the DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE adjustments are carried out.POSITION H 64 V 32 S4:3 The size of the input signal is compressed to 75% and projected. (This is useful for projecting a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 16:9 screen.) AUTO (S-VIDEO only) When an S1 video signal is input to the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect ratio is changed automatically to project a 16:9 picture. 4:3 The input signal is projected without change. 16:9 The picture is compressed to a ratio of 16:9 and projected. ASPECTThis setting is only for an S-VIDEO/ VIDEO signal and a YP BPRsignal in 525i (480i), 525p (480p) and 625i format. ASPECT AUTO [ 4:3 [ 16:9 [ S4:3 S1 video signals B 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 recognise the detector signal and automatically switch the aspect ratio to 16:9 in order to project the picture. When a squeezed signal is being input. (The projected image is contracted vertically)When a 4:3 signal is being input [[ When using the 16:9 screen.