Panasonic Projector Pt Lb50ntu Operating Instructions

							
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Getting started
Connections
Notes on connections
BRead the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before
connecting it.
B Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any
connections.
B If the cables necessary for connection are not included with the periphe\
ral
device or available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable\
for the device concerned.
B If 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 correct\
or).
B Refer to the list on page 68 for details on compatible signals which can\
 be
input to the projector.
B Only one audio system circuit is available for each of the PC AUDIO IN
and 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)
RGB signal cable
(accessory) Computer Audio system
Computer
DIN 8-pin
(male)
Computer for
control use
Monitor
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-LB50NTU only) Serial adapter
(ET-ADSER : sold
separately) 
						

							
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NOTE:
BDo not input the signal to the PC 2 IN/PC 1 OUT connector when “PC2
SELECT” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “OUTPUT”. (page 50)
B If the signal cables are disconnected or if the power supply for the
computer or video deck is turned off while “DIGITAL ZOOM” or “I\
NDEX
WINDOW” is being used, these functions will be cancelled. (pages 33
and 34)
Connecting to video equipment (1)
D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable
DVD player
(with component
video connectors)
DIN 8-pin
(male)
Computer for control use
Red (connect to P
Rsignal connector)
Blue (connect to P
Bsignal connector)
Green (connect to Y signal connector)
BNC/RCA adapter
Serial adapter
(ET-ADSER :
sold separately) Audio system 
						

							
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Getting started
Connecting to video equipment (2)
DIN 8-pin
(male)DVD player
Video deck
Computer for control use
Serial adapter
(ET-ADSER :
sold separately) Audio system 
						

							
#While pressing the tab, lift the battery cover to remove it.
$ Insert the batteries 
into the battery holder so that 
the polarities are correct.
% Replace the battery cover
(a click will be heard).
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Preparation for the remote control unit
NOTE:
B Do not drop the remote control unit.
B Keep the remote control unit away from liquids.
B
Remove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long perio\
ds.
B Do not use rechargeable batteries.
B If the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in fron\
t of the
remote control signal receptor, the operating range is within
approximately 7 m (23´) from the surfaces of the receptor. Furtherm\
ore,
the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of ±30° to the left
or right and ±15° above or below the receptor.
B If the buttons on the remote control unit are kept pressed, the battery
power will be consumed rapidly.
B If there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the
receptor, the remote control unit may not operate correctly.
B If strong light is allowed to shine onto the remote control signal recep\
tor,
correct projector operation may not be possible. Place the projector as
far away from light sources as possible.
B
If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the proje\
ctor,
the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the am\
ount
of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen use\
d.
AAA batteries (two) 
						

							
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Getting started 
						

							
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Turning on the power
Connect the accessory power cord to the AC IN
socket.
BInsert the connector into the AC IN socket so that the shape of theconnector matches the shape of the socket. Then insert the power
cord plug into the wall outlet.
BThe POWER button on the projector will illuminate red.
Press the POWER button.
BThe POWER button on the projector will flash green. After a short period, it will illuminate green, and the startup logo will be displayed\
.
If you would like the startup logo not to be displayed, set “STARTUP
LOGO” to “OFF”. (Refer to page 49.)
Turn on the power of all connected devices.
BStart the play function of a device such as a DVD player.
NOTE:
B A tinkling sound may be heard when the lamp unit is turned on, but this
is not a sign of a malfunction.
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AC IN socket Connector 
						

							
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Basic operation
Select the input signal by pressing the INPUT
SELECT button or the DIRECT INPUT SELECT
buttons.
BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected inputsignal. (page 30)
BWhen “SIGNAL SEARCH” is set to “ON”, the projector detects which signals are being input, and uses these signals for
projection.
BIf no signal is detected, the guide screen for computer connection will be displayed (when “INPUT GUIDE” in the “OPTION” menu \
is
set to “DETAILED”. Refer to page 69 for details). 
BPress the INPUT SELECT button to finish the input signal search.
Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when\
you change the placement after original setup.
Press the AUTO SETUP button (when RGB
signals are being input).
BSettings such as the position of the image will be corrected automatically.
(page 31)
Adjusting the size
BTurn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.
Adjusting the focus
BTurn the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image.

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Adjusting the angle
BPlace the projector so that it is vertical to the screen.
BWhile pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt of the
projector. Adjust so that the projected
image is placed at the center of the
screen.
Direct power on function
If “DIRECT POWER ON” in the “OPTION” menu is set to “ON”\
, projection
will start after the power cord is connected. Refer to page 51 for detai\
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NOTE:
B You can also turn off the power by holding down the POWER button for
at least 0.5 seconds.
NOTE:
BPress any button other than the POWER button to cancel the “POWER
OFF” screen.
BThe “POWER OFF” screen will disappear in 10 seconds.
Turning off the power
Press the POWER button.
BThe “POWER OFF” confirmation screen will be displayed. 
Press the POWER button
again.
BThe lamp unit will switch off and thepicture will stop being projected.
(The POWER button on the projector will illuminate orange while the
cooling fan is still operating.)
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Disconnect the power cord after the POWER
button on the projector illuminates red.
BDisconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first, and thendisconnect the connector from the AC IN socket.

AC IN socket Connector 
						

							
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POWER button on the projector
POWER button status
RedIlluminatedThe projector is in standby mode and image projection
is possible by pressing the POWER button.
A picture is being projected.
The lamp is cooling down after the power has been
turned off or while direct power off function is
operating.
The projector is preparing for projection after the
power has been turned on while the POWER button
on the projector is illuminated orange. (After a short
period, a picture will be projected.) The projector is preparing for projection after the
power has been turned on while the POWER button
on the projector is illuminated red. (After a short
period, a picture will be projected.)
FlashingIlluminated
Illuminated
Flashing
Green
Orange Projector status
Direct power off function
You can disconnect the power cord during projection or immediately after\
use and move the projector. The cooling fan will operate by the internal\
power supply to cool down the lamp.
B
When this function is used, it may take more time for the lamp to turn b\
ack
on again compared to when the lamp cools down with the power cord
connected.
B Do not put the projector in a bag while the POWER button on the
projector is illuminated.
CAUTION
If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect th\
e
power cord plug from the wall outlet.
BIf dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting humidity may
damage the insulation, which could result in fire.
B This projector continues to draw approximately 4 W of power even when
the power is turned off.
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Selecting the input signal 
(INPUT SELECT/ DIRECT INPUT SELECT)
You can select the input signal by pressing the INPUT SELECT button or t\
he
DIRECT INPUT SELECT buttons.

Press the INPUT SELECT button.
BThe input signal selected will change as shownbelow each time the INPUT SELECT button is
pressed.
Projector control
panel
INPUT SELECT button
Control
panel
Remote control unit
Changing signals

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Press the DIRECT INPUT SELECT buttons.
BYou can select the input signal directly.
DIRECT INPUT
SELECT buttons
Remote
control unit
Changing signals
The signal that is being input to the
PC 1 IN connector will be projected.
The signal that is being input to the
PC 2 IN connector will be projected.
The signal that is being input to the S-
VIDEO IN connector will be projected.
The signal that is being input to the
VIDEO IN connector will be projected.
The signal that is set by the wireless
network will be projected. (page 56)

NOTE:
B“PC2” cannot be selected when “PC2 SELECT” in the “OPTION\
” menu is set to “OUTPUT”. * “WIRELESS” is for the PT-LB50NTU only.
* “WIRELESS” is for the PT-LB50NTU only.
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