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29

Basic

Operation

28

Turning off the power

#

Press the POWER button. “Power
OFF” is displayed on the screen.

$

Select “OK” using the 

I

I

and 

H

H

buttons and press the ENTER button.

The lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The
power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange.)

%

Wait until the power indicator on the projector illuminates red (until
the cooling fan stops).

Do not in any way cut power to the projector while the cooling fan is still
operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the
projector, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet or turn off in-line
switches such as tabletop power switches.

&

Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “O” side to turn off the power.

NOTE:

B

After the power is turned off, the lamp unit will take some time to cool
down. If you turn the power back on again before the lamp unit has cooled
down, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away, but it will turn on
automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on
the projector will flash orange.)

B

When the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the
projector is illuminated red), the projector will still draw a maximum 3.5 W
of power, even when the cooling fan has stopped.

B

If the MAIN POWER switch is accidentally turned off while the projector is
being used, the lamp unit may not turn on straight away after the power is
turned back on. In such cases, the lamp unit will turn back on
automatically after a short period. (During this time, the power indicator on
the projector will flash green.)

B

A tinkling sound may be heard while the power indicator is turned off, but
this is not a sign of a malfunction.

B

You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice.

B

When the WEB STANDBY is set to “ON”, the cooling fan operates and
the power indicator on the projector flashes slowly in red and the projector
draw a maximum 43 W of power. (page 45) (PT-L780NTU only)

B

Do not turn off the power while the SD card is being accessed and “SD
card is in use

” is displayed on the screen. (PT-L780NTU only)

Power OFF

OK

CANCEL

Starting to use

Turning on the power

Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on
the power. (Refer to pages 22 – 27.)

POWER

RGB

VIDEO

LASER

MENU

PAGE

SETUP

AUTO

RGB

VIDEO

AUTO SETUP

ON(G)

STANDBY(R)

ENTER

MENU

POWER

SHUTTER

INPUT

TEMP

LAMP

RGB INPUT

  FOCUS  

+

 

 

 ZOOM  

 

+

$

%

POWER

RGB

VIDEO

LASER

MENU

PAGE

SETUP

AUTO

RGB

VIDEO

AUTO SETUP

ON(G)

STANDBY(R)

ENTER

MENU

POWER

SHUTTER

INPUT

TEMP

LAMP

RGB INPUT

  FOCUS  

+

 

 

 ZOOM  

 

+

POWER

RGB

VIDEO

LASER

MENU

PAGE

SETUP

AUTO

RGB

VIDEO

AUTO SETUP

ON(G)

STANDBY(R)

ENTER

MENU

POWER

SHUTTER

INPUT

TEMP

LAMP

RGB INPUT

  FOCUS  

+

 

 

 ZOOM  

 

+

#

Remove the lens cover.

$

Connect the accessory power cord.

%

Press the MAIN POWER switch to
the “l” side to turn on the power.

The power indicator on the projector
will illuminate red.

&

Press the POWER button.

The power indicator on the projector
will flash green. After a short period,
the indicator will illuminate green, and
a picture will be projected.

'

Press the input select (RGB, VIDEO)
button to select the input signal.

The input signal selected will change
as shown at below each time an input
select button is pressed.

(

While pressing the adjuster buttons,
adjust the forward/back angle of tilt
of the projector.

To make fine adjustments to the angle of
tilt of the projector, turn the front
adjustable legs. (The front adjustable legs
will be locked if they are fully extended
and then turned anticlockwise. Turn them
back clockwise to release the lock.)

RGB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO

SD CARD

NETWORK

DVI

RGB3

RGB2

RGB1

)

Press the AUTO SETUP button to
initiate automatic positioning.

The automatic positioning is only for vertical
keystone distor tion. To correct the
horizontal keystone distortion or when
keystone distortion has not been corrected
to the optimum level, carry out the keystone
correction as described on page 40.

*

Press the FOCUS +/- or ZOOM +/-

buttons to adjust the projected
image focus and size. 

The projected image focus can also be
adjusted by turning the focus ring. To
make fine adjustments to the projected
image focus, use the FOCUS +/- buttons.

RGB

VIDEO

AUTO SETUP

ON(G)

STANDBY(R)

ENTER

MENU

POWER

SHUTTER

INPUT

TEMP

LAMP

RGB INPUT

  FOCUS  

+

 

 

 ZOOM  

 

+

Focus

Summary of Contents for PT-L780U

Page 1: ...R Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use LCD Projector Operating Instructions Model No PT L780NTU PT L780U R TQBJ 0109 3 Commercial Use ...

Page 2: ...nsible party Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone number 1 800 528 8601 or 1 800 222 0741 Email pbtsservice panasonic com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received i...

Page 3: ...Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE 2 Precautions with regard to safety 5 Accessories 9 Precautions on handling 10 Location and function of each part 12 Using the remote control unit 18 Laser beam pointer 18 Wireless mouse 19 Inserting the batteries 20 Operating range 20 SettingtheprojectorIDsnumberforremotecontrolunit 21 Connections 22 Notes on connections 22 Example of connecting to video equipm...

Page 4: ...y explode or leak and fire injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug BDo not damage the power cord make any modifications to it place it near any hot objects bend it excessively twist it pull it place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle BIf the power cord is used whil...

Page 5: ...k your nearest Authorised Service Center to clean the projector when required Please discuss with the Authorised Service Center regarding cleaning costs We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company Slot cover for projector LAN card TKKL5243 x1 PT L780NTU only Remote control unit N2QAEA00001...

Page 6: ...y dust or lint Precautions on handling Cautions 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 Be careful not to subject it to excessive vibration and shock when moving the projector Cautions regarding setting up Observe the following at all times when setting up the projector Avoid setting...

Page 7: ...esult NOTE BDuring projection of an image the cooling fan will operate emitting a small noise as it operates 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 45 Projector Back and bottom Location and function of each part Projector control panel page 14 Focus ring pag...

Page 8: ...d to select and adjust items in the menu screens When in computer operating mode these buttons on the remote control unit function differently page 19 ENTER button page 33 This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on screen menus When in computer operating mode this button on the remote control unit operates differently page 19 FOCUS buttons page 29 These buttons are used...

Page 9: ...nce with the type of signal being input AUDIO IN L R for VIDEO S VIDEO jacks page 24 Only one system is provided so connect the appropriate connector when using VIDEO or S VIDEO Remote control connector page 55 This connector is used to control the projector from the Remote Control set up in Wired mode RGB3 YPBPR IN connector pages 24 and 25 This connector is used to input LOCK SD memory card Card...

Page 10: ... other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure BThis remote control unit cannot be repaired N2QAEA000011 USB REMOTE SERIAL RGB1 IN RGB2 IN RGB R R Y PR SYN B B Y PB RGB3 IN G Y POWER RGB VIDEO R CLICK LASER MENU PAGE ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER FUNC1 Computer Pro jector SETUP AUTO Page buttons FGIH button Click button R CLICK button Mode switch Computer Projector Mode switc...

Page 11: ...ntrol signal receptors on the front or rear of the projector the operating range is within approximately 7 m 23 from the surfaces of the receptors Furthermore the remote control unit can be operated from an angle of 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below the receptors Open the cover AAA batteries two Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct and then close the cover Inserting ...

Page 12: ...ssible to connect some types of computer Refer to the list of compatible signals on page 61 BThe pin layout and signal names for the S VIDEO IN connector are shown below Pin No Signal Earth Luminance signal Earth Color signal Luminance signal Color signal BThe pin layout and signal names for the RGB YPBPR RGB1 IN RGB2 IN connector are shown below Pin No Signal R PR G G SYNC Y B PB SDA HD SYNC 0 VD...

Page 13: ... VIDEO VIDEO signals so if you wish to change the audio input source you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs BOnly one audio system circuit is available for the RGB AUDIO IN jacks so if you wish to change the audio input source you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs BIf an audio system is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack the sound volume balance can be controlled ...

Page 14: ...ulas may contain slight errors BIf you use the projection distance for the 16 9 screen the 4 3 projection image overflows the screen at the top and bottom BIf you set up the projector vertically it may cause to damage the projector BIt is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted at less than 35 Setting up the projector in places that are tilted at more than 35 may cause ...

Page 15: ...d and SD card is in use is displayed on the screen PT L780NTU only Power OFF OK CANCEL Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power Refer to pages 22 27 POWER RGB VIDEO LASER MENU PAGE SETUP AUTO RGB VIDEO AUTO SETUP ON G STANDBY R ENTER MENU POWER SHUTTER INPUT TEMP LAMP RGB INPUT FOCUS ZOOM POWER RGB VIDEO LASER MENU PAG...

Page 16: ...SCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO LANGUAGE SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU LANGUAGE menu page 43 PICTURE PICTURE MODE COLOR TEMP BRIGHT CONTRAST SHARPNESS WHITE BALANCE R WHITE BALANCE G WHITE BALANCE B STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD 32 32 6 32 32 32 SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU PICTURE menu page 36 When an RGB DVI signal is being input On screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjust...

Page 17: ...displayed Example POSITION menu Press the ENTER button to accept the selection You can select an item here The selected item is shown in yellow Select an item pressing the F F or G G buttons AFor the value adjusting items Press the ENTER button to display an individual adjustment screen Press the I or H buttons to adjust the setting You can also adjust the bar scale items pressing the I or H butto...

Page 18: ...to change the enlargement ratio The enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x4 by 30 steps Returning a setting to the factory default Select the STANDARD from the menu screen by pressing the F or G buttons and then press the ENTER button to return all items displayed on the screen to their factory default settings BWhen a menu screen is being displayed POSITION POSITION DOT CLOC...

Page 19: ...es between NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL60 SECAM signals AUTO2 The projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC PAL M PAL N signals NOTE BThis should normally be set to AUTO1 or AUTO2 If the signal is of such poor quality that the correct format cannot be automatically distinguished change the setting manually to the required TV system AUTO1 AUTO2 NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N SECAM Select the item...

Page 20: ...TION ASPECT RESIZING AUTO SETUP STANDARD H 32 V 32 H 0 V 0 OFF ON TOP LEFT 4 3 SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU When a YPBPR signal is being input POSITION KEYSTONE OSD POSITION AUTO SETUP STANDARD H 0 V 0 TOP LEFT SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU When the NETWORK SD CARD is selected PT L780NTU only WHITE BALANCE R G B RGB only This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appe...

Page 21: ...ress the AUTO SETUP button after correcting the keystone distortion manually the automatic keystone correction function will operate and the corrected picture will return to its previous incorrect condition In addition if you change the input signal and press the AUTO SETUP button the keystone correction may be cancelled depending on the type of signal and the angle of tilt of the projector To pre...

Page 22: ...e set to ON This setting is only for signals which have lower resolutions than the LCD panels Refer to page 61 for details ON The pixel resolution of the input signal is converted to the same resolution as the LCD panels before being projected For signals with lower resolutions gaps in the pixels are automatically interpolated into the picture before it is projected This may sometimes cause proble...

Page 23: ...with the projector positioned behind the screen DESK CEILING This setting should be changed in accordance with the projector setting up method Set to DESK when setting up the projector on a desk or similar and set to CEILING when suspending the projector from the ceiling using the ceiling bracket which is sold separately LAMP POWER This setting changes the lamp brightness When set to LOW the lumin...

Page 24: ...e FUNC1 button of the remote control unit MUTE BFunctions in the same way as the MUTE function page 43 KEYSTONE BFunctions in the same way as when KEYSTONE is selected from the POSITION menu screen page 40 SET ID SET ID is used to set projector IDs to control two or more projectors either simultaneously or separately ALL The projectors can be simultaneously controlled from any remote control unit ...

Page 25: ...ojection lens replacement By replacing the projection lens with a lens that is sold separately you can change the projection distance Turn the projection lens anticlockwise until it is in position While pressing the lens release button turn the projection lens anticlockwise again Remove the projection lens NOTE BWhen replacing a projection lens make sure that the power is off the Power indicator i...

Page 26: ... 16 4 1 77 m 70 1 07 m 3 6 1 42 m 4 8 3 8 m 12 5 5 9 m 19 4 2 03 m 80 1 22 m 4 1 63 m 5 4 4 3 m 14 1 6 8 m 22 3 2 28 m 90 1 37 m 4 6 1 83 m 6 4 9 m 16 7 7 m 25 3 2 54 m 100 1 52 m 5 2 03 m 6 8 5 4 m 17 8 8 5 m 27 10 3 81 m 150 2 29 m 7 6 3 05 m 10 8 2 m 26 10 12 9 m 42 3 5 08 m 200 3 05 m 10 4 06 m 13 4 11 0 m 36 10 17 2 m 56 5 6 35 m 250 3 81 m 12 6 5 08 m 16 8 13 8 m 45 3 21 6 m 70 10 7 62 m 300...

Page 27: ...eplace the slot cover with the accessory projector LAN card slot cover Removing the slot cover Installing the slot cover Remove the hooks from the holes of the projector Lift up the slot cover to remove it Insert one of the hooks of the slot cover for projector LAN card into the mounting hole in the projector Insert the other hook of the slot cover into the other mounting hole in the projector Put...

Page 28: ...ver when cleaning or replacing the air filter Using the remote terminal Using the remote terminal built into this projector it is possible to operate the projector from an external location from where infrared remote control signals cannot be received by using a remote control panel Pin assignment and control Short pin 1 and pin 9 when controlling Power ON OFF D Sub 9 pin female external appearanc...

Page 29: ...he projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector Connection NOTE BUse a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer to connect the serial connector and the personal computer Pin layout and signal names for SERIAL connector D Sub9p male Communication cable SERIAL female Computer Basic format The data sent from the computer to the ...

Page 30: ...n page 29 and then clean the air filter refer to page 62 Possible cause Remedy The surrounding temperature or the temperature inside the projector has become dangerously high causing the lamp unit to be automatically shut off Flashing red Lamp unit off TEMP indicator Remedy Problem Indicator display Flashing red It is nearly time to replace the lamp unit Illuminated red An abnormality has been det...

Page 31: ...i 15 734 59 940 13 500 A OK YPBPR RGB 720 x 576i 15 625 50 000 13 500 A OK YPBPR RGB 720 x 483 31 469 59 940 27 000 A OK YPBPR RGB 1 920 x 1 080i 33 750 60 000 74 250 A YPBPR RGB 1 920 x 1 080i 28 125 50 000 74 250 A YPBPR RGB 1 280 x 720 45 000 60 000 74 250 A YPBPR RGB 640 x 400 31 469 70 086 25 175 A OK RGB 640 x 400 37 861 85 081 31 500 A OK RGB 640 x 480 31 469 59 940 25 175 A OK RGB 640 x 48...

Page 32: ...ct with it can cause burns Notes on replacing the lamp unit BThe light generating lamp is made of glass so dropping it or allowing it to hit hard objects may cause it to burst Be careful when handling the lamp BAfter having removed the old lamp carelessly discarding it can cause the lamp to burst Dispose of the lamp with the same care that would be taken with a fluorescent light BA Phillips screwd...

Page 33: ...PbPr OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU OPTION SHUTTER OSD AUTO KEYSTONE RGB YPbPr RGB2 SELECT BACK COLOR FRONT REAR DESK CEILING LAMP POWER LAMP RUN TIME NEXT PAGE 1820 H OFF OFF RGB INPUT BLUE FRONT DESK LOW ON ON YPbPr OUTPUT BLACK REAR CEILING HIGH SELECT ADJUST ENTER ENTER ESC MENU Power OFF OK CANCEL Lamp Time Reset Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE BIf the ...

Page 34: ... or Fn F10 keys simultaneously The actual method varies depending on the type of computer so refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details B If an RGB input indicator Refer to page 14 is turned off the video signals may not be output from the computer B RGB2 SELECT in the OPTION menu is set to OUTPUT when the signals are input to RGB2 IN RGB OUT connector Refer to page...

Page 35: ...5 Ω During RGB input output R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω G SYNC 1 0 V p p 75 Ω HD SYNC TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance automatic plus minus polarity compatible AUDIO IN for RGB Single line 0 5 V rms M3 jack Stereo MINI VIDEO IN Single line RCA pin jack 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO IN Single line Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO IN for S VIDEO ...

Page 36: ...ademarks of International Business Machines Corporation BMacintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc BS VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association BWindows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners Dimensions Units mm inch 25 31 32 290 11 13 32 55 2 5 32 137 5 3 8 406 15 3...

Page 37: ...ée ou une odeur étrange éteindre l appareil et débrancher immédiatement la fiche d alimentation de la prise de courant BNe pas continuer d utiliser le projecteur dans ces cas autrement cela peut entraîner un incendie ou des chocs électriques BAprès s être assuré que de la fumée ne se dégage plus s adresser à un centre technique agréé et demander que les réparations nécessaires soient faites BLe fa...

Page 38: ...ber sur le projecteur car cela peut causer un incendie ou des chocs électriques Garder la télécommande hors de portée des enfants et ne pas regarder directement dans le rayon laser ne pas pointer le rayon vers d autres personnes BSi l on pointe directement vers les yeux le rayon laser émis par la télécommande ceci risque d endommager les yeux Veiller à ce que les bornes et des piles n entrent pas ...

Page 39: ...saison humide n arrive Demander au centre technique agréé plus proche de nettoyer le projecteur lorsque cela est requis Se renseigner auprès du centre technique agréé pour le coût du nettoyage Nous faisons tous les efforts possibles afin de préserver l environnement Prière d apporter l appareil s il n est pas réparable à votre revendeur ou à un centre de recyclage Précautions de manipulation Préca...

Page 40: ...toute poussière ou peluche Remplacement du bloc de lampe AVERTISSEMENT Lors du remplacement de la lampe la laisser refroidir pendant au moins une heure avant de la manipuler BLe couvercle de la lampe devient très chaud et on risque de se brûler si on le touche Notes sur le remplacement du bloc de lampe BFaire très attention en manipulant le bloc de lampe retiré car il contient du gaz sous haute pr...

Page 41: ... alimentation réinitialisation du temps mise hors tension s affiche Sélectionner OUI en appuyant sur les touches I I ou H H et appuyer sur la touche d entrée ENTER REMARQUE BSi NON est sélectionné à l étape l opération pour remettre le temps de la lampe à zéro sera annulée Couper l alimentation électrique Le temps d utilisation total du bloc de lampe est alors remis à zéro Pour plus de détails con...

Page 42: ...orporation of America 3330 Cahuenga Blvd West Los Angels CA 90068 323 436 3500 Technical Support 800 222 0741 E Mail pbtsservice panasonic com Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 905 624 5010 R These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper Printed in Japan S0702 4063F ...

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