Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LW80NTU Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
LCD Projector 
Model No.PT-LW80NTU
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0260
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Important Safety Notice
Dear Panasonic Customer:
The following information should be read and unde rstood as it provides details, which will enable you to operate the 
projector in a manner which is both safe to you and your  environment, and conforms to legal requirements regarding 
the use of projectors. Before connecting, operating or ad justing this projector, please read these instructions 
completely and save this bookl et with the projector for future reference.  We hope it will help you to get the most out 
of your new product, and that you will be pl eased with your Panasonic LCD projector. 
The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and 
retain this booklet in  case service is required.
Model number: PT-LW80NTU
Serial number:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate  on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current 
only.
CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the pr ojector as an accessory can only be used for 
power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to us e higher voltages or currents than this, you will 
need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you  use the accessory cord in such situations, fire 
may result.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous vo ltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is  intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenanc e (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outl et. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into  the outlet, contact an electrician. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Pursuant to at the directiv e 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Center
Panasonic Service Europe, a division  of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525  Hamburg, F.R. Germany
NOTICE:
A This product has a High Intensity Disch arge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Dispose may be regulated in 
your community due to environmental considerations. Fo r disposal or recycling information, please contact 
your local authoritie s, or the Electronic Industri es Alliance: http://www.eiae.org
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European
These symbols are only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your  local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal.
WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provid
e reasonable protection against harmful interference in 
a residential installation. This equipment generates, us es and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in terference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee  that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does 
cause harmful interference to radio or  television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance,  follow the attached installation instructions and use only 
shielded interface cables when connecting to  computer and/or peripheral devices.  Any 
changes or modifications not expressly approved  by Panasonic Corp. of North America could 
void the users authority to operate this device. 
FCC RF Exposure Warning: (if provided with wireless device)
- This equipment complied with FCC radiation exposure  limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
- This equipment has been approved for mobile operation and requires minimum 20 cm spacing be provided  between antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless 
modes of operation.
- This equipment may not be used with other installed tr ansmitters, which may be capable of simultaneous 
transmission.
WARNING:
A Not for use in a computer room as defined in the St andard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
A For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
building installation wiring.
A For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall  be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: PT-LW80NTU
Trade Name: Panasonic
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Telephone number: (888) 411 - 1996
E-mail: [email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of  the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
						

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Contents
JQuick steps
Important Safety Notice ...... ....................................... 2
Precautions with regard to  safety............................. 6
WARNINGS ...................................................................... 6
CAUTIONS........................................................................ 7
Cautions when transporting .............................................. 8
Cautions when installing ......... .......................................... 9
Cautions on use ................................................................ 9
Security ............................................................................. 9
Accessories ..................................................................... 10
Read this first ........................................................... 11
Minimum required setting screen .................................... 11
About Your Projector .......... ..................................... 12
Projector body ................................................................. 12
Remote control ................................................................ 14
Setting up .................................................................. 15
Screen size and throw distance ...................................... 15
Projection method ........................................................... 16
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ........................... 16
Connections.............................................................. 17
Before connection to the projec tor .................................. 17
Connecting example: AV equipment ............................... 17
Connecting example: Computers .................................... 17
Switching the projector on/off ................................ 18
Power cord ...................................................................... 18
Switching on the projector ....... ........................................ 19
Switching off the projector ....... ........................................ 20
POWER and POWER LOCK indicators .......................... 21
Projecting an image ................................................. 22
Selecting the input signal ................................................ 22
Positioning the image ...................................................... 22
Remote control operation........................................ 23
Operating range .............................................................. 23
Setting up the image position automatically .................... 23
Switching the input signal........ ........................................ 24
Capturing an image ......................................................... 24
Stopping the projection tempor ary .................................. 24
Resetting to the factory default settings .......................... 24
Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode.............. 25
Using an assigned function ............................................. 25
Controlling the volume of the  speaker............................. 25
Enlarging the centered area ............................................ 26
2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 17.
1. Set up your projector
See “Setting up” on page 15.
3. Prepare the Remote control See “Remote control” on page 14.
4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on 
page 18.
5. Adjust the image See “Menu Navigat ion” on page 27.
BWhen you start the projection for the first 
time, the minimum requ ired setting screen 
for projection will be displayed.
See “Minimum required setting screen” on 
page 11.
Important Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation 
						

							Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
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Contents
Important 
Infomation
Menu Navigation .......................................................27
Navigating through the MENU . ....................................... 27
Main menu and Sub-menu.............................................. 28
PICTURE menu ..........................................................30
PICTURE MODE ............................................................ 30
CONTRAST .................................................................... 30
BRIGHTNESS................................................................. 30
COLOR ........................................................................... 30
TINT ................................................................................ 30
SHARPNESS .................................................................. 30
COLOR TEMPERATURE ............................................... 30
DAYLIGHT VIEW ............................................................ 30
DETAILED SETUP ......................................................... 31
POSITION menu ........................................................32
REALTIME KEYSTONE .. ............................................... 32
KEYSTONE ............ ................................................ ........ 32
POSITION ....................................................................... 32
POSITION V ................................................................... 32
DOT CLOCK ................................................................... 32
CLOCK PHASE .............................................................. 32
ASPECT................ .................................................. ........ 33
OVER SCAN ................................................................... 34
FRAME LOCK................................................................. 34
OPTION menu ............................................................35
INPUT GUIDE ................................................................. 35
STARTUP LOGO ............................................................ 35
COMPUTER2 SELECT .................................................. 35
RGB/YP
BPR.................................................................... 35
WIDE MODE ................................................................... 35
LAMP POWER................................................................ 36
LAMP RUNTIME ........... .......................................... ........ 36
POWER OFF TIMER ...................................................... 36
DIRECT POWER ON...................................................... 36
CONTROL PANEL.......................................................... 36
AUTO SETUP ................................................................. 36
SIGNAL SEARCH ........................................................... 36
INSTALLATION .............................................................. 36
ALTITUDE....................................................................... 36
SCREEN FORMAT ......................................................... 37
CLOSED CAPTION SETTING........................................ 37
FUNCTION BUTTON....... ............................................... 37
TEST PATTERN ............................................................. 37
DETAILED SETUP ......................................................... 37
SECURITY menu .......................................................39
INPUT PASSWORD ........ ............................................... 39
PASSWORD CHANGE.......... ......................................... 39
TEXT DISPLAY............................................................... 39
TEXT CHANGE .............................................................. 40
WIRELESS menu ....... ....................................... .........41
Items in WIRELESS menu ...................................... ........ 41
LAMP and TEMP Indicators .....................................42
Managing the indicated problems ................................... 42
Care and Replacement .............................................43
Cleaning the projector ..................................................... 43
Replacing the Lamp unit ................................................. 44
Troubleshooting ........................................................46 Technical Information .............................................. 47
List of compatible signals ............................................... 47
Serial terminal................................................................. 48
Computer connection guidance
...................................... 49
Specifications ................................................................. 50
Screen size and throw distanc e for 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio 52
Dimensions ..................................................................... 53
Trademark acknowledgements ...................................... 53
Index .......................................................................... 54
Avis important concernant  la sécurité ................... 56
Précautions de sécurité ........................................... 58
AVERTISSEMENTS .......... ............................................. 58
MISES EN GARDE.......... ............................................... 59
Précautions lors du transport.......................................... 60
Précautions lors de linstallation ..................................... 61
Précautions lors de lutilisation ....................................... 61
Sécurité .......................................................................... 61
Remplacement de lunité de  la lampe..................... 62
Settings
Maintenance
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Precautions with regard to safety
If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming 
from the projector, disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
  Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, 
otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
  Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then 
contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
  Do not attempt to repair the  projector yourself, as this 
can be dangerous.
Do not install this projecto r in a place which is not 
strong enough to take the full weight of the 
projector.
  If the installation location is not strong enough, it may 
fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) 
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
  If installation is not carrie d out correctly, there is the 
danger that injury or electric shocks may occur.
  Do not use other than an  authorized ceiling mount 
bracket.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or 
if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, 
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  Continued use of the projector in this condition may 
result in fire or electric shocks.
  Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment 
and shall be easily accessible.
  Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet 
immediately when problem occurred.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
  If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by 
using too many adapters), overheating may occur 
and fire may result.
Never attempt to modify or disassemble the 
projector.
  High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
  For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, 
please contact an Authorized Service Center.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from 
becoming covered in dust.
  If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting 
humidity can damage the insulation, which could 
result in fire. Pull the power plug out from the wall 
outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth.
  If not using the projector for an extended period of 
time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
  Failure to observe this may  result in electric shocks. Insert the power plug secu
rely into the wall outlet.
  If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or 
overheating could result.
  Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets 
which are coming loose from the wall.
Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which 
are unstable.
  If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is 
sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and 
injury or damage could result.
  Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally 
tilted position as it may cause malfunction of the 
projector.
Do not place the projector into water or let it become 
wet.
  Failure to observe this may re sult in fire or electric 
shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power 
cord or the power plug.
  Do not damage the power cord, make any 
modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend 
it excessively, twist it, pu ll it, place heavy objects on 
top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
  If the power cord is used while damaged, electric 
shocks, short-circuits or fire may result.
  Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any 
repairs to the power cord  that might be necessary.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as 
carpets or sponge mats.
  Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which 
can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.
Do not place liquid containers on top of the 
projector.
  If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire 
or electric shocks could result.
  If any water gets inside the projector, contact an 
Authorized Service Center.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
  Do
 not insert any metal objects or flammable objects 
into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as 
doing so can result in fire or electric shocks.
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
  Fire or electric shocks can result.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or 
the cable.
  Electric shocks can result.
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Information
Do not place your skin into the light beam while the 
projector is being used.
  Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you 
place directly into this lig ht, it can hurt or damage 
your skin.
Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to 
come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
  Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to 
leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
  Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them 
away from metallic objects.
  Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with 
the remote control.
Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries.
  If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin. 
Immediately wash away  the liquid with water and 
seek medical advice.
  If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause 
blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and 
immediately wash away the liquid with water and 
seek medical advice.
  Damaged of insulation may cause leak of battery.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the 
air outlet port.
  Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not 
place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
withstand heat close to th is port [allow at least 
50 cm (20) of space], otherwise burns or damage 
could result. Do not look into the lens 
while the projector is being 
used.
  Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you 
look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage 
your eyes.
  Be especially careful not  to let young children look 
into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and 
disconnect the power plug when you are away from 
the projector.
Replacement of the lamp  is recommended to be 
carried out by a qualified technician.
  The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly 
handled, explosion might result.
  The lamp can easily become damaged if struck 
against hard objects or dropped, and injury or 
malfunctions may result.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least 
one hour before handling it.
  The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can 
cause burns.
Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the 
power plug from the wall outlet.
  Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not 
done.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote 
control unit.
  Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of 
infants and pets after using it.
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
  Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which 
can cause fire or damage to the projector.
  Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated 
places such as closets or bookshelves.
  Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as 
these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places 
or in places where the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam.
  Using the projector under such conditions may result 
in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The 
plastic deterioration may  cause the falling down of 
the projector which is mounted in the ceiling.
Do not set up the projector in a high temperature 
environment, such as near a heater or in direct 
sunlight.
  Failure to observe this may result in fire, malfunction 
or plastic deterioration.
Do not set up the projector outdoors.
  The projector is designed for indoor use only. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, 
not the cord.
 
If the power cord itself is  pulled, the cord will become 
damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks may result.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the 
projector.
  Moving the projector with cables still attached can 
damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric 
shocks to occur.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the 
projector.
  Fa

ilure to observe this may cause the projector to 
become unbalanced and fall,  which could result in 
damage or injury.
Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the 
batteries or place them  into water or fire.
  Failure to observe this ma y cause the batteries to 
overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or 
other injury may result.
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Important 
Information
When inserting the batteries, make sure the 
polarities (+ and -) are correct.
  If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may 
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of 
the battery compartment and surrounding area may 
result.
Use only the specified batteries.
  If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they 
may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination 
of the battery compartment and surrounding area 
may result.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
  If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may 
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of 
the battery compartment and surrounding area may 
result.
Remove the used batteries from the remote control 
promptly.
  If you leave used batteries  in the remote control for 
an extended period of time, it may cause liquid 
leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or 
explosion.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
  You could fall or the projector could break, and injury 
may result.
  Be especially careful not to let young children stand 
or sit on the projector.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a 
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
  Electric shocks can result if this is not done. If not using the projector for an extended period of 
time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet 
and remove the batteries from the remote control.
 
If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting 
humidity may damage the insulation, which could 
result in fire.
  Keeping or leaving the remote control with batteries 
inside may cause insulation deterioration, electrical 
leakage or explosion which could result in fire.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room 
immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close 
to the broken pieces.
  Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb 
the gas which was released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury 
as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces may 
cause injury.
  If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that 
the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek 
medical advice immediately.
  Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp 
unit and check the inside of the projector.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the 
projector at least once a year.
  If dust is left to build up  inside the projector without 
being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems 
with operation.
  It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector 
before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask 
your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the 
projector when required. Please discuss with the 
Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs.
We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable 
units back to your dealer or a recycling company.
Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration 
or shocks.
  The projector lens need to be handled with care.
  Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting 
the projector.
When you move the projector, hold the body at the 
bottom securely.
  Do not hold the adjuster legs or the leg adjuster 
buttons when move the projector, as this may cause 
damage. When transporting, keep the projector in the 
provided carrying bag.
 
Make the lens of the projector upward direction and 
put it gently into the carrying bag.
  In the carrying bag, the elongated adjuster legs must 
be housed.
  Do not put anything other than the projector and its 
accessories in the carrying bag.
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Important 
InformationAvoid setting up in places which are subject to 
vibration or shocks.
  The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause 
malfunctions or accidents.
Avoid setting up in places which are subject to 
sudden temperature changes, such as near an air 
conditioner or lighting equipment.
  The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector 
may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 42.
Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power 
lines or near motors.
  The projector may be subject to electromagnetic 
interference. If installing the projector
 to the ceiling, ask a 
qualified technician to carry out all installation work.
  You will need to purchase the separate installation kit. 
Furthermore, all installation work is  should only be 
carried out by a qualified technician.
If using this projector at high elevations, 1 400 - 
2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, set the ALTITUDE 
to HIGH. See “ALTITUDE” on page 36.
  Failure to observe this may  result in malfunctions or 
the life of the lamp or the other components may be 
shortened.
  Do not use the projector at high elevation higher than 
2 700 m (8 858 ft).
In order to get the best picture quality
  Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off 
any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or 
light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Optical components
  If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every 
day, the optical components may need to be replaced 
in less than 1 year.
Liquid crystal panel
  Do not project the same image for long periods of 
time, as this may remain  as an afterimage on the 
liquid crystal panel. Display the white screen test 
pattern for more than an  hour to remove it. See 
“TEST PATTERN” on page 37.
  The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with 
very high precision technology to provide fine picture 
details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear 
on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. It 
is recommended to switch off the projector once and 
try after 1 hour later again. Please note that this does 
not affect the performance of your LCD. The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and 
that is characterized as follows:
 
The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration 
of use.
  The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by 
shocks or chipping damage.
  The lamp may explode only occasionally after using 
the projector.
  When the lamp exploded, it emits the internal smoke-
like gas.
  The lamp may explode if using the projector after the 
instructed lamp replacement timing.
  The lamp life is depends on individual lamp 
characteristics, usage condition and the installation 
environment. Especially the consecutive use of the 
projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent 
switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life.
Do not touch the surfaces of the lens or lens cover 
with your bare hands.
  If the surface of the lens cover becomes dirty from 
fingerprints or anything  else, this will be magnified 
and projected onto the screen.
Take safety measures for use of the projector which 
should cover the following envisioned incidents.
  The leakage of your personal registered information.
  Dishonest operation by an untrusted third party.
  Locking out or prevent anyone else from using the 
projector by an untrusted third party. Security instruction
 
Change your password regularly.
  Do not use too simple  password to guess.
  Any of Authorized Service  Centers will never ask you 
for the password.
  Do not share your password with the general public.
  Secure the network environment by the firewall.
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Important 
Information
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
* The protectors for enclos ed products, such as a plug 
cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly. * Contact to an Authorized Service Center for lost 
accessories.
Accessories
Remote control for PT-LW80NTU 
(x1)
N2QAYB000260AA batteries for Remote control (x2) Power cord secure lock (x1)
TTRA0185
Power cord (x1)
K2CG3DR00007 CD-ROM (x1)
TQBH9011
Carrying bag (x1)
TPEP021 RGB signal cable (x1)
1.8 m (510)
K1HA15DA0002