Panasonic Projector Pt Lb30u Operating Instructions

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Preparation
Before use
Caution when moving the projector
Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector.
The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When
moving the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. When placing the
projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward.
Do not put anything else in the bag other than the projector and the cables.
Cautions regarding setting-up
Avoid 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.
The life of the lamp may be shortened.
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 (Model No.ET-PKB30).
Furthermore, all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If using this projector at high elevations (above 1 400 m), set the “FAN
CONTROL” to “HIGH”. (Refer to page 47.)
Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions.
Notes on use
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.
Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands.
If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this
will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using
the projector, retract the lens and then cover it with the lens cover.
Screen
Do not apply any volatile substances which may cause discoloration to the
screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged.
Lamp
The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as individual
lamp characteristics, usage conditions and the installation environment,
especially when the projector is subjected to continuous use for more than
10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off.
Liquid crystal panel
The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision
technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active
pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red.
Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD. 
						

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Location and function of each part
#Projector control panel (page 16)
$Zoom ring (page 25)
%Focus ring (page 25)
&Security lock 
This can be used to connect a commercially-available theft-prevention
cable (manufactured by Kensington). This security lock is compatible with
the Microsaver Security System from Kensington.
'Leg adjuster buttons (L /R) (page 25)
These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust
the angle of tilt of the projector.
(Lens cover
)Projection lens
*Remote control signal receptor (page 23)
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#Connector panel (page 14)
$Air outlet port
Do not cover this port.
%Speaker
&Front adjustable legs (L /R) (page 25)
'Air inlet port, Air filter (page 54)
Do not cover this port.
(Lamp unit cover (page 55)
WARNING
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
BHeated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or
face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port [allow at
least 10cm (4”) of space], otherwise burns or damage could result.
Projector 
NOTE:
BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emitting a
small noise as it operates. This noise may change depending on the
ambient temperature. Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to
increase a little.
BBy using the “OPTION” menu to set “LAMP POWER” to “LOW”, the
operating sound of the fan can be reduced. (Refer to page 47.)
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Connector panel
#SERIAL connector (pages 20, 21, 22 and 64)
This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in
order to control the projector externally. (RS-232C compatible)
$RGB1 IN connector (pages 20 and 21)
This connector is used to input RGB signals and YP
BPRsignals.
%RGB2 IN/1 OUT connector (pages 20, 21 and 46)
This connector is used to input or output RGB signals and YP
BPRsignals.
Adjust “RGB2 SELECT” in the “OPTION” menu to select whether you want
input or output with this connector.
&S-VIDEO IN connector (pages 22 and 42)
This connector is used to input signals from S-VIDEO-compatible
equipment such as a video deck. The connector is S1 signal compatible,
and it automatically switches between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios in
accordance with the type of signal being input.
'AUDIO IN L-R connectors (for S-VIDEO/VIDEO) (page 22)
Only one system is provided, so connect the appropriate connectors when
using S-VIDEO or VIDEO.
(Menu operation (page 16)
)VIDEO IN connector (page 22)
This connector is used to input video signals from video equipment such
as a video deck.
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*AUDIO OUT connector (pages 20, 21, and 22)
This connector is used to output the audio signals which are input to the
projector. If audio equipment is connected to this connector, no sound will
be output from the built-in speakers.
+RGB AUDIO 1IN/2IN connectors (pages 20 and 21)
These connectors are used to input audio signals, and they correspond to
the RGB1 IN/2 IN connectors respectively.
,Power input socket (AC IN) (page 24)
The accessory power cord is connected here.
Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. 
						

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Menu
operation

Remote control unit
FREEZESHUTTER
INDEX
WINDOW
PROJECTORSTD AUTO
SETUPINPUT POWER
MENU
ENTER
VIDEO RGB
VOLUMED.ZOOM
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Projector control panel 
#RGB INPUT indicator
This indicator illuminates when a signal is being input to the connector
(RGB1 IN or RGB2 IN) selected using the input select buttons. 
$LAMP indicator (page 53)
This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit. It flashes
if a circuit abnormality is detected.
%TEMP indicator (page 52)
This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside
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the projector or around it. If the temperature rises above a certain level, the
power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will flash.
&Illumination sensor (page 39)
This sensor detects the luminance when the “DAYLIGHTVIEW” function is
operating. Do not cover the projector and do not place any object on the
projector when using it.
'POWER button (pages 24, 26 and 27)
This button is used to turn the power on and off. This button on the
projector illuminates red when the projector is in standby mode, and it
illuminates green when a picture starts to be projected.
(INPUT buttons (page 25)
These buttons are used to switch the input signals from the connected
equipment.
)AUTO SETUP button (pages 25 and 28)
If this button is pressed while a picture is being projected, the projection
settings will be adjusted automatically in accordance with the signal being
input. In addition, the angle of tilt of the projector will be automatically
detected and adjusted in order to correct any keystone distortion.
*MENU button (pages 32 and 34)
This button is used to display the “MAIN MENU”. When a menu screen is
being displayed, this button can be used to return to a previous screen or
to clear the screen.
+Arrow (F FG
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and H H
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These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on-screen menus.
,ENTER button (page 34)
This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on-screen
menus.
-FREEZE button (page 29)
This button is used to momentarily freeze projection so that a still picture is
displayed.
.SHUTTER button (page 29)
This button is used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound.
/VOLUME +/- buttons(page 30)
These buttons are used to adjust the volume of the sound that is output
from the projector’s built-in speakers and AUDIO OUT connector. Refer to
page 33 for details on how to adjust the volume without using the remote
control unit.
0STD (standard) button (page 35)
This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory
default settings.
1INDEX WINDOW button (page 31)
This button can be used to split the image projection area into a still picture
and a moving picture. When NETWORK is selected, the screen display will
be switched between four window style, index style, and 16 Index style.
(PT-LB30NTU only. Refer to the accessory CD-ROM for details.)
2D.ZOOM +/- buttons (page 30)
These buttons are used to enlarge the projected image. 
						

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Setting-up
Projection methods
In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods
are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up
method. (The projection method can be set from the “OPTION” menu. Refer
to pages 46 and 47 for details.)
BFront-desk projectionBFront-ceiling projection
BRear-desk projection
(Using a translucent screen)BRear-ceiling projection
(Using a translucent screen)
Menu items Setting
FRONT
DESK FRONT/REAR
DESK/CEILINGMenu items Setting
FRONT
CEILING FRONT/REAR
DESK/CEILING
Menu items Setting
REAR
DESK FRONT/REAR
DESK/CEILINGMenu items Setting
REAR
CEILING FRONT/REAR
DESK/CEILING
NOTE:
BYou will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKB30)
when using the ceiling installation method.
BDo not set up the projector vertically or tilted horizontally, otherwise it
may cause damage to the projector.
BIt is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted
at less than ±30° vertically. Setting up the projector in places that are
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Getting started
H1LSH
LSW
Projector position
L: Projection distance
SH: Image height
SW: Image width
H1: Distance from center
of lens to bottom edge
of projected image Top edge of screen
Screen
Bottom edge of screen
Screen
Projection distances
Wide (LW) Telephoto (LT)Projection distance (L)
Height position
(H1)
4:3 Screen size
(diagonal)
—0.84 m(33˝)
1.02 m(40˝)
1.27 m(50˝)
1.52 m(60˝)
1.78 m(70˝)
2.03 m(80˝)
2.29 m(90˝)
2.54 m(100˝)
3.05 m(120˝)
3.81 m(150˝)
5.08 m(200˝)
6.35 m(250˝)
7.62 m(300˝)1.2 m(3´11˝)
1.5 m(4´11˝)
1.8 m(5´10˝)
2.1 m(6´10˝)
2.4 m(7´10˝)
2.7 m(8´10˝)
3.0 m(9´10˝)
3.6 m(11´9˝)
4.6 m(15´1˝)
6.1 m(20´)
7.6 m(24´11˝)
9.1 m(29´10˝)1.1 m(3´7˝)
1.4 m(4´7˝)
1.7 m(5´6˝)
2.1 m(6´10˝)
2.5 m(8´2˝)
2.8 m(9´2˝)
3.2 m(10´5˝)
3.5 m(11´5˝)
4.3 m(14´1˝)
5.4 m(17´8˝)
7.2 m(23´7˝)
9.0 m(29´6˝)
10.8 m(35´5˝)0.07 m(2-3/4˝)
0.08 m(3-1/8˝)
0.11 m(4-5/16˝)
0.13 m(5-3/32˝)
0.15 m(5-7/8˝)
0.17 m(6-11/16˝)
0.19 m(7-15/32˝)
0.21 m(8-1/4˝)
0.25 m(9-13/16˝)
0.32 m(12-19/32˝)
0.42 m(16-17/32˝)
0.53 m(20-27/32˝)
0.63 m(24-25/32˝)
NOTE:
BThe dimensions in the table above are approximate.
B
If you use the projection distance for the 16:9 screen, the 4:3
projection image overflows the screen at the top and bottom
.
BFor details about projected image distances, refer to
page 63.
96.2 mm
(3-25/32˝) 
						

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Connections
Notes on connections
BRead the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it.
BTurn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections.
BIf the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral device or
available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned.
BIf there is a lot of jitter in the video signal, the projected image may flicker. In such cases,
it will be necessary to connect a TBC (time base corrector).
BRefer to the list on page 62 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the
projector.
BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R connectors, so if you
change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs.
Connecting to computer
RGB signal cable
(accessory)
ComputerAudio system Computer
DIN 8-pin
(male) Computer for
control use
Monitor
RGB signal cable
Refer to the accessory CD-
ROM for details on the
wireless network that can
be used for controlling the
projector with a personal
computer. 
(PT-LB30NTU only) Serial adapter
(ET-ADSER : sold
separately)