Panasonic Projector PT-LX270U User Manual

Setting up
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Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods to set the desired method in the 
projector.
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting forward
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting forward
Menu setting*1Menu setting*1
Ceiling Mount FrontCeiling Mount  Front Ceiling
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting from rear
(Using...

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Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the figures of throwing distance. You can adjust the 
display size. 
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use”. ( zÆ pages 12 to 15)
 
Do not use the projector and the high-powered laser equipment in the same room. Hitting of a laser beam on to the lens  z
can damage the DLP chips.
Projection distance J
All measurements below are approximate and may...

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Calculation formulas for projection distance Q
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations. The calculation result is with the "m" unit. (The calculated distance below may contain a certain 
error.) If the screen dimensions are written as "SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD × 0.6= SD × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD × 0.8= SD × 0.872
Min....

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Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z
Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z
If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  z
device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or...

Connections
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Connecting example: Computers
Monitor
Computer Computer Control
Computer Audio equipment
Connecting example: AV equipment
Blu-ray disk 
playerDVD player VCR
(with built-in TBC)Audio equipment 

Powering ON/OFF
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Powering ON/OFF
Basic Operation
Connecting the power cord
Use the supplied power cord to prevent removal of the power cord and mak\
e sure that it is fully 
inserted into the projector.
For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (Æ pages 2 to 8).
Attaching J
Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back side of the project\
or and the 1 ) 
power cord connector and fully insert.
Connect the power plug to an outlet.2 ) 
Removing J
Confirm that...

Powering ON/OFF
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ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  
 indicator before operating the projector.
 indicator 
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or blinkingThe power plug is not connected to the outlet.
Red
Lit1The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press  to start projection.
Slow 
Blinking2The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press  to start projection.
BlinkingThe projector is...

Powering ON/OFF
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Powering On the Projector
Connect the power plug to the power outlet.1 ) 
Enter Standby status when the  indicator is lighting / blinking in red. z
Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control.
When the  indicator lights up in green, the lamp is on. z
 Startup screen is displayed for about 10 seconds, then the image will be projected.  z
OR
Note
If the power is disconnected due to the power breaker during projection at the last use,...

Projecting
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Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpage 26) and switch on the 
power (Æpage 28) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
Press  button on the control panel or the , 
, ,  on the remote control.
The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d. z
Press  button to display the [Source] menu. Press...

Basic operation by using remote control
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Basic Operation
Basic operation by using remote control
Switching the input signal
Press this button to switch input signals.
 Buttons
Press (, ,  
button on the remote control.
COMPUTERSwitches to Computer input.
HDMI Switches to HDMI input.
VIDEOSwitches to Video input. 
Note
For details, see “Selecting the input signal”. ( zÆpage 29)
 button
Press this button to display the [Lamp Power Mode] 
menu. 
 Button
Press the  button on the remote 
control....