Panasonic LCD Projector PT-ST10U Operating Instructions

							Settings
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To delete a character, press [DEFAULT] or move the 
cursor to the required character then press [DEFAULT].
ALL DELETE
SPACE
OK CANCEL
TEXT CHANGE
RETURN
ENTER
SELECT
DELETE
2E N TER
To select 
OK
Select CANCEL or press [MENU/RETURN]  to 
return to the previous menu without setting.
 
▌MENU LOCK
Press [MENU] to display the menu. You can lock or 
unlock the menu operation.
Change setting 
 Changesetting Change
setting Change setting
OFF
Unlock the menu operation
ON Lock the menu operation
NOTE:
Once 
•  MENU LOCK is set to  ON, you cannot use the 
[MENU] button unless you input the correct password.
The 
•  MENU LOCK is set to  OFF by default and when 
initialized.
 
▌MENU LOCK PASSWORD
You can set a MENU LOCK PASSWORD.
1E N TER
To select 
the characters
(You can input up to 16 characters.)
To delete all the entered characters, move the 
cursor to ALL DELETE and press [ENTER]. 
To delete a character, press [DEFAULT] or move 
the cursor to the required character then press 
[DEFAULT].
ALL DEL ETE
OK CANCEL
MENU LOCK PASSWORD
SPACE
RETURN
ENTER
SELECT
DELETE
2E N TER
To select 
OK
Select CANCEL or press [MENU/RETURN]  to 
return to the previous menu without setting.
NOTE:
When using the projector for the first time or after 
• 
INITIALIZE ALL operation is activated, the initial password 
is set to AAAA .
Change your password regularly. Do not use a simple 
• 
password that is easy to decode.
To reset the password to the initial password, 
•  see MENU 
LOCK PASSWORD. (
 page 52 )
Menu operation (continued) 
						

							Settings
42  ENGLISH
Menu operation (continued)
 
▌CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
You can enable/disable the button operations of the 
control panel and remote control.
Change setting  Change
setting Change
setting Change setting
CONTROL PANEL
ENABLE
Enable the button operations
DISABLE Disable the button operations
REMOTE CONTROLLER
ENABLEEnable the button operations
DISABLE Disable the button operations
NOTE:
If 
•  DISABLE is selected and [ENTER] is pressed, the 
confirmation screen appears. Select  OK and press 
[ENTER].
If any button is pressed after 
•  CONTROL PANEL is set 
to DISABLE, the password screen appears. Input the 
password which is set in the  SECURITY menu. (If no 
operation is done, the password screen disappears in 10 
seconds.)
If you set both 
•  CONTROL PANEL and REMOTE 
CONTROLLER to DISABLE, all buttons' operations of 
the control panel and remote control are disabled and you 
cannot turn off the power.
How to clear DISABLE:
During the standby mode or projection, press and 
hold [ENTER] and [MENU] for at least 2 seconds, and 
CONTROL PANEL is set to  ENABLE.
Change the setting of  REMOTE CONTROLLER  with the 
control panel.
NETWORK MENU
Remote control Control panel
MENURETURN
EN TE R
FR EE ZEA V
M UTE
C O M PUTERVID EO
D EFA ULT
FUNC TIO NWIN .INDE X-
M ENU
EN TE R
D EFA ULT
MENUFUNCTION
ENTER INPUT
SELECTLAMP
STANDBY 
(R)ON (G)
TEMPMENU
ENTER
M
ENURETURN
EN TE R
FR EE ZEA V
M UTE
C O M PUTERVID EO
D EFA ULT
FUNC TIO NWIN .INDE X-
M ENU
EN TE R
D EFA ULT
MENUFUNCTION
ENTER INPUT
SELECTLAMP
STANDBY 
(R)ON (G)
TEMPMENU
ENTER
Set the selected item with [
].
NOTE:
These items are set for network connection with a 
• 
computer. For details of the PJ Link and network, see 
“Network Operation Manual”.
WIRED LAN
You can set up a wired LAN.
NAME CHANGE
You can change the name of the projector.
NETWORK CONTROL
When controlling the projector with a computer on the 
network, you must turn this function ON.
STATUS
You can display the status of the network setting.
INITIALIZE
You can reset the settings of the network to the factory 
default settings.
NOTE:
If 
•  PASSWORD (SECURITY menu) is activated, when the 
network setting is initialized, you will be required to input the 
password. 
						

							Maintenance
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LAMP and TEMP indicators
The LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will light up to indicate that the projector has some proble\
ms.
NOTE:
Make sure to turn off the power 
•  (see “TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF” on page 21) and confirm the power supply status with 
the POWER indicator. (
 page 19 )
Manage the problem as follows:
LAMP INDICATOR
Indicator Illuminating red
•  Flashing red
• 
Problem LAMP RUNTIME has 
reached 3 800 hours. LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or the lamp unit is damaged.
Cause Lamp unit will run out soon 
and needs to be replaced. The projector is 
turned on again too 
soon.LAMP circuit failure, 
abnormal function.
Lamp unit is damaged.
Remedy See “REPLACE THE 
LAMP UNIT”. (
 page 45
)Let the lamp unit 
cool down and turn 
on the projector after 
90 seconds. Turn the projector off 
( page 21
) and 
contact an Authorized 
Service Center. See “REPLACE THE 
LAMP UNIT”. 
 
( page 45 )
NOTE:
If the 
•  LAMP indicator still lights or flashes after the above remedy, contact an Authorized Service Center.
TEMP INDICATOR
Indicator Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
• 
Flashing red and power is turned off.
• 
Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
The projection may become darker than usual.
• 
The internal fan’s operational noise may be louder than usual.
• 
Cause The air outlet port and 
air intake ports are 
covered. The room temperature 
is too high.
The filter is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation 
is poor. The projector is located 
at 1 400 - 2 700 m  
(4 593 - 8 858 ft).
Remedy Remove object(s) 
from the air outlet port 
and air intake ports 
or clear around the 
projector. Reinstall the projector 
in temperature 
controlled place. 
 
(   page 54
) Clean the filter in a 
proper method.
(
  page 44
) Turn on the projector*
1 
and set the HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE to 
ON. (  page 37
)
*
1 The projector will operate for 2 minutes with  OFF set at high elevation.
NOTE:
Perform the above remedy; disconnect the power plug, and then supply the\
 power again. If the 
•  TEMP indicator still lights or 
flashes after the above remedy, contact an Authorized Service Center.
If temperature in the projector rises, the fan speed increases and the s\
ound becomes louder.
• 
Maintenance
LAMPTEMPLAMP indicator
TEMP indicator     
MENU 
FUNCTION 
ENTER 
INPUT 
SELECT                   
STANDBY (R)ON (G)    
						

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Care and replacement
Preparations
Before cleaning, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. ( page 18, 21)
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR
Cabinet
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.
If it is difficult to remove the dirt, wipe the projector with a damp cloth. Dry of f the projector with dry cloth.
• 
Do not use petroleum benzine, thinner, any alcoholic solvent, kitchen detergents or chemical cloths. Failure \
to 
• 
observe these may result in altered or damaged surfaces of the projector\
.
Projector lens
Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the projector lens g\
lass. It will be enlarged and projected onto 
the screen.
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth. Do not wipe the projector\
 lens with a cloth which has collected 
dust.
NOTE:
Clean the projector lens with special care.
• 
Air filter
If the air filter is excessively dirty, the internal temperature of the projector increases, the  TEMP indicator lights, and 
the power is turned off. 
If the power is turned off, the  TEMP indicator flashes. 
Clean the air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage.
1Remove the air filter.
While pressing the tab of the air filter, pull the air filter 
open slowly.2Clean the air filter.
Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter.
3Install the air filter.
Install in the reverse order to 1).
NOTE:
Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter. Otherwise, it will suck in dirt and dust which can cause malfunction.
• 
The TEMP indicator may flash because of clogging within 100 hours, depending on the using environment. In that case, clean 
• 
the air filter at shorter intervals.
Tab Air filter 
						

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Care and Replacement (continued)
REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT
Air filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement air 
filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB2). Contact an Authorized Service Center for the air filter 
(TXFKN01VKN5).
Lamp unit
The lamp unit, ET-LAB2 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified 
technician carry the lamp unit replacement. Consult with an Authorized Service Center.
Note on lamp unit replacement
Handle the lamp unit with special care as the lamp is made of glass. 
• 
Dropping or giving it a shock may cause it to burst or damaged.
If you wish to discard the used lamp, please contact your local   
• 
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
• 
When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle.
• 
Hold the lamp unit horizontally to prevent broken pieces from scattering. 
• 
When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work   
directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector . 
Pull out the lamp vertically.
NOTE:
Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
• 
Do not attempt replacement of an unauthorized lamp unit.
• 
The model Nos. of the accessories and the parts sold separately are subject to change without notice.
• 
Lamp unit replacement time
When the lamp has expired, the brightness may decrease over time. 4 000 hours of use is a rough guide 
of the replacing time and that might be shortened due to usage conditions, specifications of the lamp unit 
or environmental conditions. You can check the duration of usage time by checking  LAMP RUNTIME in the 
PROJECTOR SETUP menu. Do not use a lamp unit over 5 000 hours. Failure to observe this may result in 
explosion of the lamp.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
REPLACE LAMP
LAMP indicator
3 800 hours Display “
REPLACE LAMP” at the upper left of the screen for  
30 seconds. If any button is pressed within 30 seconds, the 
message disappears. Illuminates red, even in the 
standby mode.
5 000 hours Display “
REPLACE LAMP” at the upper left of the screen, 
and it will stay until you respond. The power is turned off 
automatically in 10 minutes.
NOTE:
The guide time, 4 000 hours, is a rough estimate based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time.
•  
						

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Care and Replacement (continued)
Lamp replacement procedure
When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under\
 the projector or put your face close to the 
• 
projector.
Be sure to install the lamp unit and attach the lamp unit cover securely\
. If they are not securely installed, it may 
• 
cause the protection circuit to operate and the power cannot be turned o\
n.
1Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet 
according to “TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF” 
(  page 21), wait for at least 1 hour and check 
the bottom if the lamp unit has cooled.
2Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 
1 lamp unit cover screw on the back of the 
projector until the screw loosen and remove 
the lamp unit cover.
COMPUTER 1 IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO INAUDIO IN1 2
AUDIO OUT
COMPUTER 2 IN
3Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 
2 lamp unit screws. Pull the used lamp unit 
gently from the projector.
Lamp unit cover
Top side
Lamp unit cover
Rear side
Lamp unit cover screw
Lamp unit screws
Handles
4Press in the lamp unit until it clicks and make 
sure the unit is installed securely. Tighten the   
2 lamp unit screws securely with a Phillips-
head screwdriver.
During insertion, particularly press the 
 portion 
securely.
5Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the   
1 lamp unit cover screw securely with a   
Phillips-head screwdriver.
6Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
7Press [POWER] to begin projection.
NOTE:
If 
•  INITIAL START UP in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu 
is set to  ON, the projector starts projecting when the power 
cord is connected to a wall outlet.  (
 page 37)
8MENU
To display the main 
menu. To scroll to the 
PROJECTOR SETUP 
menu.
Lamp unit screws             
						

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Care and Replacement (continued)
9
EN TER
To select the 
PROJECTOR SETUP 
menu. To select LAMP 
RUNTIME.
10E
N TERPress and hold for 
approximately  
3 seconds.
LAMP  RUNTIME
LAMP  RUNTIME RESET .
OK
CANCE L
PRESS ANY OTHER BUTT ON
PRESS       BUTT
ON
NOTE:
If any button other than the 
•  [POWER] is pressed, the 
LAMP RUNTIME screen disappears and the lamp 
runtime is not reset. (Repeat from step 8 again).
11After the lamp goes off, 
projection stops and the 
[POWER] button on the main 
unit lit red. Disconnect the power 
plug.
The lamp runtime has been 
reset to “0”. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Confirm the following problem and cause. 
If the suggested solutions do not solve the problem, contact an Authorized Service Center.
ProblemCausePage
Power does not turn 
on. The power cord may not be connected securely.
 
z
No electric supply at the wall outlet.
 
z
The circuit breakers have tripped.
 
z
TEMP
 
z  or LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.
 
z
CONTROL PANEL
 
z  in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is invalidated. 18
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—
43
46
42
No picture appears. The lens cover is not removed.
 
z
The input terminal may not be connected properly.
 
z
The input selection setting may not be correct.
 
z
The 
 
z BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.
The signal input source may not be operating properly.
 
z
The 
 
z AV MUTE function may be in use. —
16, 17 22
28—
23
The picture is fuzzy. The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 
z
The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.
 
z
The lens may be dirty.
 
z
The projector may be tilted too much.
 
z 22
14
44
22
Color is pale or   
grayish. COLOR
 
z  or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.
The input source which is connected to the projector may not be 
 
z
adjusted correctly. 29
—
No sound can be 
heard from the internal 
speaker. The audio signal source may not be connected properly.
 
z
The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting.
 
z
A cable may be connected to the 
 
z AUDIO OUT terminal. 16, 17
24, 38
12
The remote control 
does not operate. The batteries may be weak.
 
z
The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 
z
The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed.
 
z
The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
 
z
REMOTE CONTROLLER
 
z  in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is 
invalidated. The remote control is under a strong light such as fluorescent.
 
z —
13
13
13
42
13
The control buttons of 
the projector do not 
operate. CONTROL PANEL
 
z  in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is invalidated. 
(If you have a loss of the remote control while the  CONTROL PANEL 
is invalidated, press and hold  [MENU] for 2 seconds by pressing 
[ENTER].) 42
The picture does not 
display correctly. The signal format (
 
z TV-SYSTEM, RGB/YP
BPR) may not have been set 
correctly. There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source. 
 
z
A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.
 
z 29, 30
—
50
Picture from a 
computer does not 
appear. The RGB signal cable is too long. (Limit to 10 m (32' 10").) 
 
z
The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct. 
 
z
(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing 
the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method 
varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation 
provided with your computer for further details.) —
34
The projector cannot 
be controlled through 
serial terminal. EMULATE
 
z  in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is not set correctly. 
(If you fail to select your product series, ask your dealer for repair.) 38
References 
						

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Dimensions
327 (12 - 7/8)69.2 (2 - 23/32)
307.3 (12 - 3/32)
124.2 (2 - 7/8)
214.5 (8 - 7/16)51.3 (2 - 1/32)
69 (2 - 23/32)
11(7/16)
Trademark acknowledgements
VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
• 
S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
• 
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI 
• 
Licensing LLC.
The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is\
 manufactured and sold by Ricoh 
• 
Company, Ltd.
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. Unit:mm 
						

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Technical information
This projector can project the following image signals.
ModeDisplay resolution
(dots)*1
Scanning frequency Dot clock
frequency (MHz) Picture
quality*
2PnP
availability*3Terminals
H (kHz) V (Hz)
NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 720 × 480i
15.759.9 — A
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 × 576i15.650 — A
525i (480i) 720 × 480i15.759.9 13.5 A
RGB/YP
BPR
625i (576i)720 × 576i15.65013.5 A
525p (480p) 720 × 48331.559.9 27 A
625p (576p) 720 × 57631.350 27 A
1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 × 1 080i33.86074.3 A
1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 920 × 1 080i28.15074.3 A
1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 920 x 1 080p67.560.0 148.5 AO
1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 920 x 1 080p56.350.0 148.5 AO
750 (720)/60p 1 280 × 7204560 74.3 A
750 (720)/50p 1 280 × 72037.55074.3 A
VESA 640 × 400
31.570.1 25.2 A
RGB
640 × 400
37.985.1 31.5 A
VGA 640 × 480
31.559.9 25.2 A O
640 × 480 3566.7 30.2 A O
640 × 480 37.972.8 31.5 A O
640 × 480 37.57531.5 A O
640 × 480 43.385 36 A
SVGA 800 × 600
35.256.3 36 A O
800 × 600 37.960.3 40 A O
800 × 600 48.172.2 50 A O
800 × 600 46.97549.5 A O
800 × 600 53.785.1 56.3 A
MAC 832 × 62449.774.6 57.3 A O
XGA 1 024 × 768
39.650.1 51.9 AA
1 024 × 768 48.460 65 AA O
1 024 × 768 56.570.1 75AA O
1 024 × 768 6075 78.8 AA O
1 024 × 768 68.78594.5 AA
MXGA 1 152 × 864
6471.2 94.2 A O
1 152 × 864 67.574.9 108 A
1 152 × 864 77.185119.7 A
MAC 1 152 × 870 68.775.1 100 A O
MSXGA 1 280 × 9606060 108 A O
SXGA 1 280 × 1 024
6460 108 A
1 280 × 1 024 8075 135 A O
1 280 × 1 024 91.185157.5 A
SXGA60+ 1 400 × 1 050
6460 108 A
1 400 × 1 050 65.159.9 122.4 AO
UXGA 1 600 × 1 200 7560 162 A O
WIDE750 (720) 1 280 × 720
44.859.9 74.5 A O
1 280 × 720 37.149.8 60.5 A
WXGA768 1 280 × 768
39.649.9 65.3 A
1 280 × 768 47.859.9 79.5 A O
WXGA800 1 280 × 800
41.350 68 A
1 280 × 800 49.160.2 69.1 A O
1 280 × 800 49.759.8 83.5 A
WXGA+ 1 440 × 90055.959.9 106.5 AO
WSXGA+ 1 680 × 1 05065.360146.3 AO
WUXGA 1 920 × 1 200 74.659.9 193.3 B
*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
*2  The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.
AA  : Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A   : Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
B  : Some loss of data occurs to make projection easier.
*
3  The signals marked with circles (O) can be applied by plug-and-play device.
LIST OF COMPATIBLE SIGNALS