Panasonic Projector Pt D12000u Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Notes on use
To view clear images:  „The audience cannot enjoy high-contrast and clear images if outside light or the illumination interferes the  • 
screen surface. Draw window curtains or blinds, turn off the lightings near the screen or take other proper 
measures.
In rare cases, wafture can occur on the screen affected by the warm air from the exhaust port depending on  • 
the environment. Make sure that there is no equipment in front of the set which will recirculate the...

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Location and function of each part
Front  „
Remote control unit
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  Remote control operation indicator lamp
This LED flashes when any button is pressed. If 
it doesn’t, check the side Lock switch and the 
batteries.
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  POWER STANDBY button 
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When the projector is operating, use this key to 
enter the Standby mode.
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  POWER ON button 
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When the projector is in standby mode with the 
MAIN POWER switch of the projector...

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Pressing this button while projecting an image 
automatically corrects the picture positioning 
on the screen. While the auto setup feature is 
active, a message “PROGRESS...” appears on the 
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 SHUTTER button 
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Pressing this button toggles the projector’s 
internal mechanical shutter to black out the 
projected image.
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Location and function of each part (continued)
Front  „
Projector Main Unit
Rear  „
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  Projection lens cover 
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  Projection lens (optional)
Lens for projecting images on the screen.
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  Remote control receiver window (front)
 
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This window receives the signal beam emitted 
from the remote control.
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  LAMP (LAMP1, LAMP2, LAMP3, LAMP4) 
monitor...

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Controls  „Side  „
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  AC IN terminal 
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Connect the supplied line power cord into this 
receptacle.
Do not connect any other cable to this socket.
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  MAIN POWER switch 
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Use this switch to turn on “I” and off “○” the 
commercial line power applied to the projector.
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 Slot cover 
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Install the optional input modules here.
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Location and function of each part (continued)
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  REMOTE1 lN/OUT terminal 
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When two or more main units are used in the 
system, they can be connected and controlled 
with a wired remote control cable (M3 jack).
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  REMOTE2 IN terminal 
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The user can remotely control the main unit by 
using an external control circuit to this terminal 
(D-SUB 9-pin female).
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  SERIAL IN terminal
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RS-232C...

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Using the remote control unit
Loading batteries
When loading supplied AA batteries into the battery 
compartment of the Remote Control, make sure that 
their polarities are correct.
Open battery compartment lid. 1. 
Open the lid in the order  • 1
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Insert the batteries. 2. 
Into battery compartment, with their  • 
polarities orientated as indicated (/œ,/š) in the 
compartment.
Supplied AA batteries 
(insert the /š side first).
Close the battery compartment  3....

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Using the remote control unit (continued)
Note
The Remote Control may not function properly if  • 
line-of-site operation is blocked.
The Remote Control receiver may not function  • 
properly in intense ambient light such as fluorescent 
lamps. Carefully site the projector so its Remote 
Control receiver windows will not be directly 
exposed to intense light.
  Setting projector ID 
number to remote control
Each projector can be assigned a unique ID number, 
and the handheld remote’s number...

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Installation
Examples of system expansion
The projector is provided with a number of terminals and optional accessories to enable various system 
expansions.
The following are some examples of system expansion:
System 1
The optional high- or low-ceiling mount brackets enable flexible installation.
System 2
System 3 Connection to a computer via the DVI-D IN terminal or DVI-D input module 
(optional).
Built-in keystone and geometric correction can compensate for offset...

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Installation (continued)
 
Adjusting the feet
The four adjustable feet (p. 14) mounted at the bottom of the projector are level-adjustable (0 mm–15 mm) which 
can be used when the mounting surface is uneven.
(Front) (Rear)
  Projection scheme
All four combinations of Front, Rear, Ceiling or Floor mounting are available. Use the INSTALLATION menu to 
choose the desired projection scheme. (p. 78)
Installation geometry
When planning the projector and screen geometry, refer to the figures below...