Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LM1U Operating Instructions
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ENGLISH -21 Getting started 20-E NGLISH Insert the accessory lithium battery while 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 unitNOTE: 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. BIf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the remote control signal receptor, the operating range is within approximately 7 m (23´) from the surfaces of the receptor. 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 receptor, 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. B 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. Push the tab Pull out Back side Match the “+” surface of the battery with the “+” marked side of the battery holder. NOTE: BIf the signal cables are disconnected or if the power supply for the computer or video deck is turned off while “D.ZOOM”(digital zoom) or “INDEX WINDOW” is being used, these functions will be cancelled.Connecting to video equipment DVD player Video deck DVD player (with component video jack) D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable Red (connect to P Rsignal connector) Blue (connect to PBsignal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) BNC/RCA adapter
ENGLISH -23 Basic Operation Turning on the powerBefore turning on the power 1, Ensure that all peripheral devices are connected properly. 2, Remove the lens cover. Lens coverPower cord Power indicator Connect the accessory power cord to the AC IN socket.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: B If the power cord was disconnected during projection when the projector was used the last time, projection will start after the power cord is connected (when “POWER MEMORY” in the “OPTION2” menu is set to “ON”). Refer to page 44 for details. BA tinkling sound may be heard when the lamp unit is turned on, but this is not a sign of a malfunction. 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 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(# 7*%&047*%&0 7*%&047*%&0 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. # ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER INDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP ) * $ & ( ' BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal. BWhen a YP BPRsignal is being input, “YP BPR” will be displayed instead of “RGB”. 22-E NGLISH
ENGLISH -25 Basic Operation Turning off the power Power indicator Power indicator Power 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 Press the POWER button.B“POWER OFF” is displayed on the screen.Press the I I or H 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.) 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 5 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped.# $ % POWER OFF OK CANCEL FREEZE SHUTTER INDEX WINDOWPROJECTOR VOLUME D.ZOOMSTD VIDEOINPUT POWER RGB MENU AUTO SETUP ENTER # $ % Power cord Direct power off functionYou can disconnect the power cord during projection or immediately after use and move the projector. The cooling fan will operate by the internal power supply to cool down the lamp. BWhen this function is used, it may take more time for the lamp to turn back on again compared to when the lamp cools down with the power cord connected. BDo not put the projector in a bag while the cooling fan is operating. Disconnect the power cord after the power indicator on the projector illuminates red. 24-E NGLISH CAUTIONIf not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. BIf dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting humidity may damage the insulation, which could result in fire. BThis projector continues to draw approximately 5 W of power even when the power is turned off.
ENGLISH -27 Useful functions 26-E NGLISH Correcting keystone distortion and automatic positioning (AUTO SETUP)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 BThe picture being projected will be paused. BPress the FREEZE button again to cancel the still picture. [ NOTE: BWhen RGB signals are being input, “DOT CLOCK”, and “CLOCK PHASE” will be adjusted automatically in addition to keystone distortion and the position of the image being corrected (except when the dot clock frequency is 100 MHz or higher). Refer to page 38 for details. BIf the edges of the projected image 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 again. 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)
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)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. INDEX WINDOWPROJECTORSTD D.ZOOM VOLUME Still pictureMoving picture The remote control unit functions during INDEX WINDOW Press the F or G button to select a screen size. It can switch to three stages. Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Still pictureMoving picture Press the I I or H H button 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 the 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” on page 40 before using the “INDEX WINDOW” function. B“INDEX WINDOW” on the “MAIN MENU” is the same function.
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 OPTION2 SECURITY SELECT ENTER EXIT PICTURE PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 SHARPNESS 0 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD W-BAL R 32 W-BAL G 32 W-BAL B 32 AI ON SIGNAL MODE XGA STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNPICTURE menu (page 35)When an RGB signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD AI ON 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 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD AI ON TV-SYSTEM AUTO STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRNWhen an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input KEYSTONE correction (page 34) KEYSTONE 0BKeystone distortion of the on-screen display will not be corrected. 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 # $ When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input % & LANGUAGE menu (page 41) INDEX WINDOW function (page 29) SHUTTER function (page 27) ! ! OPTION1 menu (page 42) OPTION2 menu (page 42) SECURITY menu (page 45) VOLUME adjustment Press the ENTER button, and then press the Ior Hbutton to adjust the volume. BPress the MENU button to display the “MAIN MENU”. Refer to page 32 for details on how to operate the on-screen menus.
ENGLISH -33 Adjustments and settings 32-E NGLISH #Press the MENU button. The “MAIN MENU” will be displayed. $Press the F F or G G button to select an item. Selected item 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 button to select an item, and then press the I I or H H button 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 OPTION2 SECURITY SELECT ENTER EXIT MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER VOLUME LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2 SECURITY SELECT ENTER EXIT PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD AI ON TV-SYSTEM AUTO STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRN NOTE: BPress the MENU button to 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 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD AI ON TV-SYSTEM AUTO STILL MODE OFF STANDARD SELECT ENTER RETRNBRIGHT 32 BRIGHT 32NOTE: B Triangle symbols above and below the bar scale 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)
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.Vertical keystone distortion correctionOperation Press the H H button. Press the I I button. KEYSTONE 0NOTE: 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.) BVertical keystone distortion can be corrected to ±30°of the angle of tilt. 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. Vertical keystone distortion correction only.Press the For Gbutton on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, and then press the I or Hbutton to change the setting. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the Ior Hbutton to display the adjustment screen, and then press the Ior Hbutton to make the adjustment. When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input Adjusting the picture PICTURE MODE NATURAL [ STANDARD [ DYNAMIC PICTURE PICTURE MODE DYNAMIC CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 SHARPNESS 0 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD W-BAL R 32 W-BAL G 32 W-BAL B 32 AI ON SIGNAL MODE XGA STANDARD SELECT ADJ RETRN PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD CONTRAST 32 BRIGHT 32 COLOR 32 TINT 32 SHARPNESS 2 COLOR TEMP. STANDARD AI ON TV-SYSTEM AUTO 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 AI ON 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. (Adjust the “BRIGHT” setting first if required before adjusting the “CONTRAST” setting.) The picture is bright: Ibutton The picture is dark: Hbutton
ENGLISH -37 Adjustments and settings 36-E NGLISH BRIGHTThis adjusts the darker areas (black areas) in the picture. Black areas are too light: Ibutton Dark areas are too solid: HbuttonCOLOR(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP BPRonly) The color is too deep: Ibutton The color is too pale: Hbutton TINT(NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP BPRonly) This adjusts the flesh tones in the picture.The flesh tones are greenish : I button The flesh tones are reddish : H button SHARPNESSTo soften the picture details : I button To sharpen the picture details : H button COLOR TEMP.This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear bluish or reddish.White balance R/G/B (W-BAL R/G/B)(RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colorised. To make the selected color lighter: Ibutton To make the selected color stronger: HbuttonThis should normally be set to “AUTO”. 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. TV-SYSTEM AUTO [ NTSC [ NTSC4.43 [ PAL [ PAL-M [ PAL-N [ SECAMTV-SYSTEM(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only)AION The lamp is controlled according to the input signals to project images with the best quality. OFF “AI” is disabled. COLOR TEMP. STANDARD [ HIGH [ LOW STILL MODETo reduce flickering of still images (vertical flicker), set “STILL MODE” to “ON”.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. sRGB 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 press the I I or H H button to select “NATURAL”. $ $ Press the STD (standard) button on the remote control unit. % % Press the F F or G G button to select “COLOR TEMP.”, and then press theI I or H H button to select “STANDARD”. STILL MODE OFF [ ON AI ON [ OFF NOTE: BsRGB is only enabled when RGB signals are being input (when “LAMP POWER” is set to “HIGH”).NOTE: BDo not set “STILL MODE” to “ON” when playing back moving images. NOTE: B“AI” is disabled when “LAMP POWER” is set to “LOW”. (Refer to page 43.) Projecting sRGB-compatible pictures NOTE: BWhen set to “AUTO”, the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals.
ENGLISH -39 Adjustments and settings 38-E NGLISH Press the For Gbutton on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, and then press the I or Hbutton to change the setting. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the Ior Hbutton to display the adjustment screen, and then press the Ior Hbutton 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 Hbutton to move the picture horizontally. Press the For Gbutton 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, press the Ior Hbutton to adjust so that any such noise is minimised.CLOCK PHASE[RGB/YP BPR(except for 525i, 525p, 625i and 625p YP BPRsignals) only] Adjust the “DOT CLOCK” setting first before carrying out this adjustment. Press the Ior H button 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 an RGB signal is being input, press the AUTO SETUP button first 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 being input, 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. ASPECT(S-VIDEO/VIDEO/525i, 525p, 625i and 625p YP BPRsignals only) ASPECT AUTO [ 4:3 [ 16:9 [ S4:3 S1 video signalsB 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. B When “ASPECT” is set to “AUTO”, the projector recognizes the detector signal and automatically switches the aspect ratio to 16:9. When a horizontally squeezed signal is being input.When a 4:3 signal is being input. [[ When using the 16:9 screen