Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LW80NTU Operating Instructions

							PICTURE menu
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Settings
You can perform more detailed image adjustment 
manually.
JFor S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals
Q TV-SYSTEM
When the video signal is changed, the setting 
switches automatically. You can switch the setting 
manually to match the video data. Press  I H to 
cycle through the options.
Q STILL MODE
You can reduce the vertical flicker when projecting 
a still image.
 OFF: Deactive
  ON: Active
Q NOISE REDUCTION
You can switch the automatic noise reduction 
system on/off. Press  I H  to select the required 
setting.
  OFF: No noise reduction
  ON: Automatic noise reduction
J For RGB signals
You can adjust the white balance more properly in 
3 colors temperature by pressing  I H. 
  WHITE BALANCE RED
  WHITE BALANCE GREEN
  WHITE BALANCE BLUE
DETAILED SETUP
AUTO
SECAM
NTSC
PAL-N
NTSC 4.43 PAL-M
PAL
NOTE:
• AUTO  setting will select from  NTSC/NTSC 4.43 /PAL /
PAL60 /PAL-M /PAL-N /SECAM .
NOTE:
•Set to  OFF when projecting a moving image.
NOTE:
• Applying noise reduction may affect the image quality. 
						

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Settings
POSITION menu
If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the 
screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, 
the keystone will be corrected automatically. Press I H 
to select the required setting.
  ON: Active
  OFF: Deactive
If you need to correct the angle of the projection even 
when the  REALTIME KEYSTONE  is activated, you can 
correct the keystone manually. You can move the projected image for fine adjustment. 
Press 
I H to move horizontally and  F G  vertically. 
(Available with signals of  VIDEO/S-VIDEO /RGB /YP
BPR 
only)
Only when the  H-FIT setting in  ASPECT menu is 
selected, you can move the projected image vertically for 
find adjustment by pressing  F G  vertically. (Available 
with signals of WIRELESS only)
If you have interference patterns of the projected image, 
which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you 
can minimize it by pressing  I H  to adjust the clock 
frequency. (Available with signals of  RGB only)
If you require further adjustment for the same reason as 
the  DOT CLOCK  adjustment, you can fine adjust the 
timing of the clock. Press  I H to adjust. (Available with 
signals of  RGB/YP
BPR only)
REALTIME KEYSTONE
KEYSTONE
ImageOperation
NOTE:
• You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the 
plane. For a better quality image, installing the projector 
with a minimum of distortion is recommended.
• The distortion of the Main menu screen is not  correctable.
• The result of the keystone correction will affect the 
aspect ratio and the size of the image.
MENURETURN
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
POSITION
POSITION V
DOT CLOCK
NOTE:
• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher 
than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a 
difference.
• DOT CLOCK  needs to be adjusted before adjust the 
CLOCK PHASE .
CLOCK PHASE
NOTE:
• If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher 
than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a 
difference. See “List of compatible signals” on page 47.
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POSITION H
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							POSITION menu
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Settings
You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. 
Press I H  to cycle through the options.
J Aspect ratio options
Q AUTO
Signals which contains an identifying aspect signal 
will be detected and auto matically project the 
image in proper ratio.
Q 4:3
When a 4:3 or 5:4 signal  is detected, the image will 
be projected without any change, and other signals 
will be adjusted to 4:3 with  preserving original ratio.
Q16:9
When a 16:10, 16:9 or 15:9 signal is detected, the 
image will be projected wit hout any change, and 
other signals will be adjusted to 16:9.
Q H-FIT
The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the 
horizontal limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the vertical 
edge will be cropped.
Q V-FIT
The 16:9 (16:10)/15:9 image will be stretched to 
the vertical limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the 
horizontal edge will be cropped.
Q HV-FIT
The image will be stretched  to the vertical and 
horizontal limit of the  SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size without preserving original ratio and the 
vertical and horizontal  edge will not be cropped.
QTHROUGH
The image will be projected without any size 
adjustment.
ASPECT
NOTE:
•WIDE MODE  in OPTION  menu should be  ON when 
projecting WIDE signals.
• If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio,  the image may distort or some portions may be 
cropped. Select an aspect ratio which preserves the 
intention of the image creator.
• The order of  ASPECT types is defined  not only by the 
input method but also by the input signals. See “List of 
compatible signals” on page 47.
• If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted 
by using  ASPECT  function in commercial use in a 
public place, such as a re staurant or hotel, you might 
infringe on the copyright of the creator which is 
protected by copyright law. 
						

							Settings
POSITION menu
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JAspect ratio depend on signals 
and SCREEN FORMAT menu 
option
If the 4 edges of an image is  partly dropped, you can use 
this function to adjust and project it properly. (Not 
available with signals of  COMPUTER/WIRELESS)
 H: Enlarge
 
I:S hrin k
If the projected image is degraded, you can activate 
FRAME LOCK  for synchronisation. Press  I H to select 
the required option. (Available with signals of  RGB only)
 OFF Deactive
  ON Active
SCREEN 
FORMAT  menu
ASPECT menu
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT
16:10AUTO  IH  4:3  IH  16:9 IH  H-FIT  IH 
HV-FIT
16:9AUTO  IH  4:3  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
  1 080/50i, 1 080/60i, 720/50p, 720/60p
16:1016:9  IH  V-FIT  IH  HV-FIT  IH  4:3
16:9Not available
COMPUTER
16:104:3  IH  16:9  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
16:94:3 IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
  WXGA768
16:1016:9  IH  V-FIT  IH  HV-FIT  IH  4:3
16:916:9  IH  HV-FIT
  WIDE signals except WXGA768
16:1016:9  IH  4:3
16:94:3 IH  HV-FIT
  XGA
16:104:3 IH  16:9  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT  IH  
THROUGH
16:94:3  IH  16:9  IH  H-FIT  IH  HV-FIT
OVER SCAN
FRAME LOCK 
						

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Settings
OPTION menu
When you change the input method, the guidance 
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The 
following display methods are available. Press I H  to 
cycle through the options.
You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when 
starting up the projector. Press  I H to select the 
required option.  STARTUP LOGO  will be displayed for 
30 seconds.
  ON Active
  USER Display the original text
  OFF Deactive
QEditing the original text
If you select USER , you can display a 2 lines of 
original text which contains up to 40 characters in 
each. 1. Select 
USER and press the  ENTER button.
2. Select the required line to enter or edit the original 
text, and press the  ENTER button.
3. Use  F G  I  H to specify the location of the 
required character and press the  ENTER button.
 The selected character will be displayed in the box.
4. Repeat the step 3 until you finish the text to display 
in a line.
  To delete all the entered characters, move the cursor 
to ALL DELETE  and press the  ENTER button.
  To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to  select the required place, 
and press  G and return to the character field.
  To delete a character, press the  DEFAULT button or 
move the cursor to the required character then press 
the  DEFAULT  button.
5. Select OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
entered text in a box.
  Press  G and edit the  TEXT2 if you need to, and 
repeat the step 3 - 5.
  Select  CANCEL  or press the  MENU/RETURN button 
to return to the previous menu without setting.
You can switch the function of the  COMPUTER2 IN/
1OUT  terminal.
 INPUT COMPUTER2 IN
  OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT
The projector will detect  the signal from the 
COMPUTER1 IN  or COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT  terminal if 
the signal is RGB or YP
BPR. You can turn off the 
automatic system and switch the settings manually.
  AUTO Automatic adjustment
  RGB For RGB signals
  YP
BPRFor YPBPR signals
When projecting WIDE signals, switch to  ON to display 
the image in well adjusted size.
  OFF For 4:3 signals
  ON For WIDE signals
(16:9, 16:10 and 15:9)
INPUT GUIDE
OptionsFunction
DETAILED
Display the input method by graphic. The 
INPUT GUIDE will go out after 
10 seconds without any operation.
If you select any of the  COMPUTER 
terminals which has no signal, the 
computer connection guidance will be 
displayed. See “Computer connection 
guidance” on page 49.
SIMPLE
Display the input method by text. The 
INPUT GUIDE  will go out after 
5 seconds without any operation.
OFFTurn off the guidance.
STARTUP LOGO
MENURETURN
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
SPACE
TEXT CHANGE
COMPUTER2 SELECT
RGB/YPBPR
NOTE:
• Available with VGA60, 480i, 576i, 480p, 
576p,1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 720/60p, 
720/50p only.
• When the input signal is not selected correctly with  AUTO  setting, select  RGB or YP
BPR manually.
WIDE MODE 
						

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OPTION menu
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You can adjust the power of the lamp to save electricity, 
prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise.
 STANDARD When higher luminance is required
  ECO-MODE When lower luminance is sufficient
You can check how long the lamp has been used.
You can set the off timer to  switch off the power of the 
projector after a certain period of time automatically 
when no signal is detected. Press  I H to select the 
required period from 15 to 60 minutes at intervals of 
5 minutes.
You can switch the projector start up status for when the 
electric power is supplied. Press I  H  to select the 
required option.
  OFF Starts in the same mode as last use.
  ON Skips the standby mode and starts 
the projection.
You can turn off the function of the control panel buttons 
on the projector body. Press  I H to select the required 
option.
  VALID Validate the control panel buttons
  INVALID Invalidate the control panel buttons
The confirmation screen will be 
displayed.
You can turn off the automatic  AUTO SETUP 
adjustment system.
  AUTO When the projector detect a 
COMPUTER signal, automatically 
set the setting of  POSITION, DOT 
CLOCK  and CLOCK PHASE  in 
POSITION  menu.
  BUTTON Only when the AUTO SETUP button 
is pressed, automatically set the 
POSITION , DOT CLOCK  and 
CLOCK PHASE  in POSITION menu 
for  COMPUTER  signals. See 
“Remote control” on page 14.
You can turn off the auto signal detecting system.
  ON Detect the input signal from the 
terminals and project the image.
  OFF Deactive
When installing the projector,  select the projection 
method according to the projector position. Press  I H 
to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on 
page 16.
If you use the projector at  high elevation, the ALTITUDE 
setting need to be  HIGH to set the fan speed high. Press 
I  H  to select the required option.
  LOW The fan speed is low.
  HIGH The fan speed is high.
LAMP POWER
NOTE:
• When no input signal is detected, the function is 
disabled.
• The  ECO-MODE setting is recommended when higher 
luminance is not required such as in a small room.
LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
• LAMP RUNTIME  is a relevant matter for lamp 
replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on 
page 44.
• When the lamp unit is replaced with the new unit, the  setting need to be reset to “0”.
POWER OFF TIMER
DIRECT POWER ON
NOTE:
• If the projector is started  from the projecting mode, the 
POWER  button pressing procedure is skippable.
CONTROL PANEL
AUTO SETUP
NOTE:
•AUTO  setting is recommended.
SIGNAL SEARCH
NOTE:
•SIGNAL SEARCH  is not available when any input 
signal is projected.
INSTALLATION
FRONT/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
ALTITUDE
NOTE:
• At 1 400 -2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, the  setting must be  HIGH.
• The loudness of fan noise depends on the  ALTITUDE 
setting. 
						

							OPTION menu
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Settings
Select the required screen format by pressing IH.
 16:10 When project on a 16:10 or 4:3 
screen.
  16:9 When project on a 16:9 screen.
If the input signal contains  closed captions, you can turn 
on the feature and switch the channels. CLOSED CAPTION
 OFF Deactive
  ON Active
MODE
 CC1  - 4 Change the channels  CC1 - 4
You can select a useful function from the list and assign 
to the FUNCTION  button for shortcut. 
1. Press the ENTER  button.
2. Press  FG to select the required function.
3. Press the ENTER  button.
 The dot on the left of the option is indicating the 
assigned function.
You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the 
focus of the image. See “Positioning the image” on 
page 22. 
1. Press the  ENTER button to display the test 
pattern 1.
2. Press  I H to select the required test pattern.
3. Press the  MENU or RETURN button to return to 
the previous menu, or press repeatedly to escape 
the menu mode.
You can perform more detailed setting in various items.
J OSD DESIGN
You can change the background color of the menu. 
Press  I H to select the required option.
J SXGA MODE
Switch to the  SXGA setting when inputting SXGA 
signal. Press  I H to select the required option.
J BLACKBOARD
You can exclude the  BLACKBOARD in the menu 
items of  PICTURE MODE  in PICTURE  menu. 
Press  I H to select the required option.
  ON Include the BLACKBOARD  in menu 
items.
  OFF Exclude the BLACKBOARD  in menu 
items.
J BACK COLOR
You can choose a BLUE  or BLACK  screen for 
when the projector is idle. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.
J VOLUME
You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural 
speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT  terminal.
 I Decrease
  H Increase
SCREEN FORMAT
CLOSED CAPTION SETTING
NOTE:
• VCR with TBC (Time Base Corrector) function is 
recommended for video cassette tapes.
FUNCTION BUTTON
Option itemsRefer
AV MUTEpage 24
FREEZEpage 24
AUTO SETUPpage 23
INDEX-WINDOWpage 25
ASPECT • Calls up the  ASPECT in POSITION  
menu. 
Press  IH to select the 
required option.page 33
PICTURE MODE
• Calls up the  PICTURE MODE  in 
PICTURE  menu. 
Press IH to select 
the required option.page 30
WIDE MODE
• Calls up the  WIDE MODE in OPTION  
menu. 
Press  IH to select the 
required option.page 35
CLOSED CAPTION SETTING
• Calls up the  CLOSED CAPTION 
SETTING  in OPTION  menu. 
Press 
IH  to select the required option.page 37
NOTE:
• The called up menu item will be disappeared after 
5 seconds without any operation.
TEST PATTERN
DETAILED SETUP
TYPE1Semi transparent black
TYPE2Solid blue
TYPE3Semi transparent dark blue 
						

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OPTION menu
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JAUDIO BALANCE
You can adjust to hear the sound played equally 
through both right and left external stereo 
speakers, or shif t the balance so more sound plays 
through the left or right side.
  I More sound plays through the left 
side
  H More sound plays through the right 
side
JINITIALIZE ALL
You can reset all of the customized settings to the 
factory defaults except  WIRELESS and LAMP 
RUNTIME  menu settings.
1. Press the ENTER  button
2. Turn off the projector by pressing the  POWER 
button.
3. Reset the projector by unplugging and plugging  the power cord from the wall outlet.
4. The minimum required setting screen will be  displayed.
  See “Minimum required setting screen” on page 11.
NOTE:
• The security system is deactivated by default and when 
initialized.
• When the projector is initialized, it will be reset to the  factory default password operation. 
						

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Settings
SECURITY menu
JEntering the SECURITY menu
Every time when you apply to the  SECURITY 
menu, you will be asked to perform the password 
operation.
Q Before you change the password to 
your original
Perform to input the fo llowing factory default 
password operation. 
1. Perform  F H  G  I  F  H  G  I .
2. Press the  ENTER button.
QAfter you change the password
You can change to your original password in the 
PASSWORD CHANGE  menu. 
1. Perform the original password operation.
2. Press the  ENTER button. You can activate the security system and the password 
operation will be asked to pe
rform when projecting mode 
started. Unless you perform the correct password 
operation, all of the button controls will be disabled 
except the  POWER button.
 OFF Deactive
  ON Active
You can change the password operation to your original.
1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a  password by using  F G  I  and  H buttons.
2. Press the  ENTER button.
3. Press the exact same series of button operation  you entered in the NEW  password box for 
confirmation.
  If a series of button operation is incorrect, you will be 
asked to perform again.
4. Press the  ENTER button.
You can set your original text, such as company name or 
URL information, to display r egularly at the bottom of the 
projected image while projecting.
  OFF Deactive
  ON ActiveNOTE:
• The factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in  PASSWORD CHANGE  menu.
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
• When the projector is initialized, it will be reset to the  factory default password operation.
MENURETURN
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
PICTURE
POSITIONINPUT PASSWORD
PASSWORD CHANGE
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
PASSWORD
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
WIRELESS
OFF
OFF
ENTER
RETURN
INPUT PASSWORD
NOTE:
• When you activated the security system, make sure to 
change the password to your original for safety.
• The security system is deacti vated by default and when 
initialized.
• When the projector is initialized, it will be reset to the 
factory default password operation.
PASSWORD CHANGE
NOTE:
• The entered password operations will appear as asterisks in the box.
• Change your password regularly.
• Do not use too simple password to guess.
TEXT DISPLAY 
						

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SECURITY menu
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You can enter your original text up to 22 characters for 
TEXT DISPLAY. 1. Use F
 G  I H to specify the location of the 
required character and press the  ENTER button. The selected character will be displayed in the  TEXT 
CHANGE  box.
2. Repeat step 1 until finish your original text.
 To delete all the entered c haracters, move the cursor 
to ALL DELETE  and press the ENTER button.
  To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to select the required place, 
and press  G and return to the character field.
  To delete a character, press the  DEFAULT button or 
move the cursor to the required character then press 
the  DEFAULT  button.
3. Select OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
entered text.
  Select  CANCEL  or press the  MENU/RETURN  button 
to return to the previous menu without setting.
TEXT CHANGE
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
TEXT CHANGE
SPACE