Panasonic Projector Pt Lb80e Operating Instructions

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important 
InformationAvoid 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 or lighting equipment.
 The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector 
may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 41.
Do not set up the projector near high-voltage...

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important 
Information
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
* The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug 
cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.* Contact to an Authorised Service Centre for lost 
accessories.
Accessories
Remote control for 
PT-LB80NTE / 
PT-LB75NTE (x1)
*1
N2QAYB000260
*1. PT-LB80NTE / PT-LB75NTE only
Remote control for 
PT-LB80E / PT-LB75E 
(x1)
*2
N2QAYB000262
*2. PT-LB80E / PT-LB75E...

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Preparation
Read this first
When you start the projection for the first time or after the projector is initialised, the minimum required setting screen 
for projection will be displayed.
JLANGUAGE
Select the required language setting.
Press F G I H buttons of the remote control or 
control panel on the projector to highlight the 
required language, and press the ENTER button to 
proceed to the next setting.
JOPTION
Select the current projection method and fan speed 
setting. If you need...

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Preparation
About Your Projector
JTop and front view
Projector body
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
Zoom-Focus ring cover
Cover the zoom and focus rings to protect 
from dust.
Navigation buttons
Navigate through the menus with FGIH, 
and activate the menu item with ENTER. 
(page 29)
MENU button
Display the main menu. 
(page 29)
Control panelFUNCTIONFUNCTIONMENUMENURETURNRETURNINPUT SELECTINPUT...

Preparation
About Your Projector
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JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
• When a cable is connected to the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT, the built-in speaker will be disabled.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA composite video 
cable.
COMPUTER1 IN
Connect a computer or YP
BPR 
signal cable.
COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT
Connect a computer or YP
BPR 
signal cable. Select...

Preparation
About Your Projector
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Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and lift up the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram 
indicated inside.
Top view
(page 25)
Attaching a hand 
strap
You can attach a favourite strap 
on to the remote control.
Remote control
POWER button
Switch between stand-by 
mode and projection mode. 
(page 21/page 22)
INPUT SELECT buttons
Switch the required input 
signal button to select.
 The WIRELESS button is 
only for PT-LB80NTE/...

Getting Started
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Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 1.2x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimension from the screen diagonal.
 Screen width (SW) and screen height (SH)
SW (m) = SD () x 0.0203 SH (m) = SD () x 0.0152
 Minimum distance (LW) and maximum distance (LT)...

Getting Started
Setting up
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You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, 
See “INSTALLATION” on page 37.
You can adjust the projection angle in the vertical direction by pressing the leg adjuster buttons.
See “Positioning the image” on page 24.
Projection method
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESKINSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
JMounting...

Getting Started
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Connections
 Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device.
 The peripheral devices must be turned off.
 One RGB cable is provided with the projector. If necessary, prepare commercial connecting cables that match 
with the projector and each peripheral device terminals.
 If the input signal is affected by signal jitter, the projected image may have poor image quality and timebase 
correction is effective.
 Confirm the type of video...

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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
JConnecting
1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the 
AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, 
then push the plug all the way in.
2. Align the side of the power cord secure lock with 
the side guide rail of the AC IN terminal of the 
projector and slide it in.
3. Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until 
it clicks.
4. Connect the mains lead to a mains socket.
5. The POWER and POWER LOCK indicators light 
in red and...