Panasonic LCD Projector PT-LX26HE Operating Instructions

							Setting up
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Getting Started
 JProjection distance for PT-LX26HE
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
0.76 m(30")1.0 m(3.32')1.2 m(4.00')1.1 m(3.62')1.3 m(4.36')
1.02 m(40")1.4 m(4.45')1.6 m(5.35')1.5 m(4.86')1.8 m(5.84')
1.27 m(50")1.7 m(5.58')2.0 m(6.71')1.9 m(6.09')2.2 m(7.32')
1.52 m(60")2.0 m(6.71')2.5 m(8.07')2.2 m(7.32')2.7 m(8.80')
1.78 m(70")2.4 m(7.84')2.9 m(9.43')2.6 m(8.56')3.1 m(10.28')
2.03 m(80")2.7 m(8.98')3.3 m(10.79')3.0 m(9.79')3.6 m(11.76')
2.29 m(90")3.1 m(10.11')3.7 m(12.14')3.4 m(11.02')4.0 m(13.24')
2.54 m(100")3.4 m(11.24')4.1 m(13.50')3.7 m(12.26')4.5 m(14.72')
3.05 m(120")4.1 m(13.50')4.9 m(16.22')4.5 m(14.72')5.4 m(17.67')
3.81 m(150")5.2 m(16.90')6.2 m(20.29')5.6 m(18.42')6.7 m(22.11')
5.08 m(200")6.9 m(22.56')8.3 m(27.08')7.5 m(24.59')9.0 m(29.51')
6.35 m(250")8.6m(28.21')10.3 m(33.87')9.4 m(30.76')11.0 m(36.08')
7.62 m(300")10.3 m(33.87')11.0m(36.08')11.3 m(36.92')11.0 m(36.08')
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Minimum distance (LW)= 1.357 × SD(m)  -  23.27= 1.478 × SD(m)  -  23.27
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.629 × SD(m)  -  23.67= 1.775 × SD(m)  -  23.67 
						

							Setting up
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Getting Started
 JProjection distance for PT-LX30HE
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
0.76 m(30")0.9 m(2.91')1.1 m(3.50')1.0 m(3.17')1.2 m(3.83')
1.02 m(40")1.2 m(3.90')1.4 m(4.70')1.3 m(4.25')1.6 m(5.13')
1.27 m(50")1.5 m(4.89')1.8 m(5.89')1.6 m(5.34')2.0 m(6.43')
1.52 m(60")1.8 m(5.89')2.2 m(7.09')2.0 m(6.42')2.4 m(7.74')
1.78 m(70")2.1 m(6.88')2.5 m(8.28')2.3 m(7.50')2.8 m(9.04')
2.03 m(80")2.4 m(7.87')2.9 m(9.47')2.6 m(8.58')3.2 m(10.34')
2.29 m(90")2.7 m(8.87')3.3 m(10.67')2.9 m(9.67')3.5 m(11.64')
2.54 m(100")3.0 m(9.86')3.6 m(11.86')3.3 m(10.75')3.9 m(12.94')
3.05 m(120")3.6 m(11.85')4.3 m(14.25')3.9 m(12.91')4.7 m(15.55')
3.81 m(150")4.5 m(14.83')5.4 m(17.83')4.9 m(16.16')5.9 m(19.45')
5.08 m(200")6.0 m(19.80')7.3 m(23.80')6.6 m(21.57')7.9 m(25.97')
6.35 m(250")7.6 m(24.77')9.1 m(29.77')8.2 m(26.98')9.9 m(32.48')
7.62 m(300")9.1 m(29.74')10.9 m(35.74')9.9 m(32.40')11.0 m(36.08')
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Minimum distance (LW)= 1.1941 × SD(m)  -  23.27= 1.301 × SD(m)  -  23.27
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.4335 × SD(m)  -  23.67= 1.561 × SD(m)  -  23.67 
						

							Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable foot
Lift the front of the projector and press the foot lock latch on the projector.
Release the foot lock latch to lock the adjustable foot and rotate the adjustable foot to a proper height and tilt.
You can turn the front adjustable foot to extend it. You can turn it in the opposite direction to contract it.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.) 
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust  z
the front adjustable foot.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Screen” menu. ( zÆpage 47)
Note
Screw up the adjustable foot, and an audible click will be heard as the limit. z
Adjustable range
Front adjustable foot : 40mm (1.575")
Foot Lock Latch 
						

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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z
Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z
If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  z
device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or wafture.   z
In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RGB (with TTL sync. Level). z
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector. z
When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector, there is a possibility that the image  z
will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
For details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpage 69)
Connecting example
SERIAL IN
LANCOMPUTER 2 INCOMPUTER 1 IN /COMPONENT INCOMPUTER
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN
R
L
S-VIDEO INAUDIO IN
Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-i\
n time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between  z
the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the  z
projector and the video deck.
Note
For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpage 69)
See “Network operation” in the instruction manual on the supplied \
CD-ROM for the details of wired LAN communication  z
between the projector and the computer.
ComputerControl computer
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
Basic Operation 
						

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Basic Operation
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Power cord holder J
A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector.
Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Pic\
ture (1) shown:
 
Attaching  J
Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamps to the projector as follows: 
Press the clamps on its sides, and then insert the AC power cord with the power cord clamps securely to the 
projector as Picture (2) shown. It is correctly attached until you hear the "CLICK" sound. See Picture (3) for 
correct attachment.  
Removal J
Remove the AC power cord from the electrical outlet while pressing the clamps on it\
s sides.
Picture (2)Picture (3)
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							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
STANDBY(R)/ON(G) indicator
The  indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the 
 indicator before operating the projector.
 STANDBY(R)/ON(G) indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe power cord is unplugged.
RED
LitThe power cord is plugged
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Flashing
The projector cannot be turned on until the normal power-off processing for fan 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. And the  
indicator also blinks in red. (Æpage 58) The projector cannot be turned on until 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
GREENLitProjecting.
FlashingThe projector is in the Power management mode. 
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) 
computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the 
projector.
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an 2 ) 
AC outlet. The  indicator 
lights red. Open the lens cap.
Press the 3 )  button on the control panel or  
the remote control. The  
indicator lights green and the cooling fans start 
to operate. The preparation display appears on 
the screen and the count down starts.
After the countdown, the input source that was 4 ) 
selected the last time and the lamp power status 
icon appear on the screen.
If there is no signal input when start on the 5 ) 
projector, or the current signal is missed while 
operating the projector, the Video/Computer 
selection window will be displayed on the 
screen, please move the pointer to input source 
desired by pressing the Press ▲▼ and press 
the  button. And then follow the input 
signal guidance window to correct the signal and 
connection.
        If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN                                                                                                                                              
        code input dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN                                                                                                                                              
        code as instructed on the next page.
Note
When the [Logo select] function is set to [Off ], the logo  z
will not be shown on the screen (Æpage 51).
When [Countdown off ] or [Off ] is selected in the [Display]  z
function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (Æpage 51).
When the [Input search] function is set to [On 2], the  z
input signal will be searched automatically (Æpage 50).
When the [Direct on] function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be turned on automatically by connecting the AC 
power cord to an AC outlet.
Turning On the Projector
(2)
(3)
(3)
Video/Computer selection
06
Selected Input Source and Lamp power
Lamp power status
The preparation display will disappear 
after 30 seconds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
						

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Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
PIN Code Input Dialog BoxPress ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to fix the 
number and move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. The number changes to . If you fixed an 
incorrect number, use the Point ◄ button to move the 
pointer to the number you want to correct, and then 
enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit 
number.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer 
to “Set”. Press the  button so that you can 
start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and 
the number () will turn red for a moment. Enter 
the correct PIN code all over again.
Note
If the PIN code number is not entered or wrong PIN code  z
number is entered within three minutes after the PIN 
code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off 
automatically.
The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory. z
After the OK icon disappears, 
you can operate the projector.  
While the projector is locked with the PIN code.
Put the label below (supplied) on a prominent place of 
the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN code.
PIN code Protection 
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the  button on the control panel or  
the remote control, and Power off? appears on 
the screen.
Press the  button on the control panel or  
the remote control again to turn off the projector. 
The  indicator starts to 
blink red, and the cooling fans keep running. 
At this time, you can unplug the AC power cord 
even if the fans are still running.
When the projector has cooled down enough, the 3 ) 
 indicator stops blinking 
and you can turn on the projector.
Note
Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is  z
cooled enough.
While the < zSTANDBY(R)/ON(G)> indicator is blinking, 
the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot 
be turned on. Wait until the  
indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again.
The projector can be turned on after the < zSTANDBY(R)/
ON(G)> indicator turns red. The waiting time to restart 
will be shortened when the normal power-off processing 
for fan cooling is completed, compared with the time the 
AC power cord is immediately unplugged after the power-
off.
 JDirect Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall 
outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection 
without pressing the  button.
Note
When using the Direct power Off function, you can  z
not restart the projector immediately after the power is 
disconnected. If the external power supply is suddenly 
cut off, the fans stop immediately. The lamp remains high 
temperature and needs to be cooled.
When the lamp has been cooled by the direct power off  z
function, it sometimes takes longer than usual for the 
lamp to light up again.
Turning Off the Projector
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds. 
						

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Basic Operation
Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the po\
wer cord (Æpage 25) and switch on the 
power (Æpage 27) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the image
Select an input signal.
The image selected with the , 
, , , or 
 button is projected (Æpage 31).
Attention
Images may not be projected properly depending on the  z
connected device and DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. 
Select a system format that is suitable for the input signal 
in [Component] or [RGB] in the [Input] menu (Æpage 37).
Check the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and  z
select the optimum aspect ratio under the [Screen] menu 
(Æpage 46).
How to adjust the state of the 
image
Adjust the projection angle.1 ) 
For details, see “Adjusting front adjustable foot”.  z
(Æpage 23)
Adjust the zoom and the focus.2 ) 
Turn [Zoom ring] and [Focus ring] to adjust the 
image.
Note
It is recommended that the images are projected  z
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is 
adjusted.
If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size  z
of the image by adjusting the zoom ring again.
If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE”  z
(Æpage 47).
Focus RingZoom Ring