Operating Instructions PROJECTOR Model No. PT-D995U Operating Instructions 1-60 Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic D-ILA projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This projector is equipped with a 3-blade groundingtype plug to satisfy FCC rules. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) *DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install the unit. Be sure to ask your dealer to install the unit (eg. attaching it to the ceiling) since special technical knowledge and skills are required for installation. If installation is performed by an unqualified person, it may cause personal injury or electrical shock.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3 Accessories 7 Controls and Features 8 Front Side /Top Surface / Right Side Left-hand side Bottom Surface Control Panel Connector Panel Remote Control Unit Installing Batteries Installing the Projector Precautions for installation Projection Distance and Screen Size Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control unit Connecting to Various Devices 8 9 10 11 13 15 16 17 17 18 1.
Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. Remote control unit (TNQE168) Personal computer connection cable [approx. 2 m (6.56 ft)] (D-sub, 3-row 15 pin) Conversion adapter for Mac (for Macintosh) AAA/R03-size dry cell battery (x2) (for checking operation) AV connection cable [approx. 1.5 m (4.92 ft)] Power cord [approx. 2.5 m (8.2 ft)] Audio cable [approx. 3 m (9.84 ft)] (3.5 mm dia.
Controls and Features Front Side /Top Surface / Right Side Control panel Adjustable foot (for adjusting upper/lower angles) For details, refer to “Control Panel” (page 11). It is adjusted to be level when shipped from the factory. Turning to extend the foot allows adjustment up to + 7°. Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out. +7° Do not block the exhaust vents, or heat builds up inside, possibly causing a fire.
Controls and Features (cont.) Left-hand side AC IN (power input) terminal Adjustable foot (for horizontal angle adjustment) This is the power input terminal where the supplied power cord is connected. For details, refer to page 26. It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the factory Turn the foot to make the projector level. Adjustment can be made in the range of + 1.5° and – 1.5° from the horizontal position. MAIN POWER switch This is the main power switch.
Controls and Features (cont.) Bottom Surface Air intake area (filter) Air is taken in through this area to cool the light-source lamp. If this area is blocked or if something that obstructs taking in or exhausting air is placed around the projector, heat may build up inside and could cause a fire. For details, refer to “Precautions for Installation” on page 17.
Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel STAND BY LAMP indicator : After the light-source lamp has been used for ON more than approx. 900 hours. Blinking : Replace the lamp. Refer to “Replacing the LightSource Lamp” on page 50. TEMP indicator LAMP TEMP ON : The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high.
Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel (Cont.) QUICK ALIGN. button While a menu screen is shown, use this button to adjust the values for the item selected. When no menu is shown, the quick alignment function works. STAND BY When a menu is shown + button: The value for the selected item increases. button: The value for the selected item decreases.
Controls and Features (cont.) Connector Panel Y/C (S video) input terminal (Mini DIN 4 pin) AUDIO OUT (audio output) terminal (stereo mini jack) Connect this terminal to the S video output terminal of a video deck, etc. Of input signals inputted to the projector, the audio signal of the device being projected is output. Volume should be adjusted using the VOL. (+/-) buttons on the remote control or VOLUME on the setting menu.
Controls and Features (cont.) Connector Panel (Cont.) COMPUTER IN (computer input) -2 terminals (BNC) These are input terminals for analog RGB signals, vertical sync (V) signals, and horizontal sync (H) signals/composite signals(Cs). Devices which have analog RGB signal output terminals can be connected. *Input of external sync signals is automatically detected.
Controls and Features (Cont.) Remote Control Unit Remote control’s signal transmitter QUICK ALIGN. (Quick Alignment) button COMPUTER button Use this button to automatically adjust TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS. and V. POS. of the projected video. During the automatic adjustment, QUICK ALIGNMENT appears on the screen, and disappears after it is finished. Use this button to select the devices connected to the projector’s COMPUTER IN (computer input) -1 and -2 input connector/terminals.
Controls and Features (cont.) Installing Batteries Install batteries in the remote control. If the remote control has started to work erratically, replace the batteries. Open the back cover. Precautions for using batteries While pushing on the back cover, slide it in the direction If batteries are used incorrectly, they may crack or leak liquid. This could cause a fire, burn, malfunction, or staining or damaging the surrounding. Beware of the following: of the arrow. Install the batteries.
Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation Do not install the projector in places where : There is much water, humidity or dust. The projector may be subjected to oil smoke or cigarette smoke. The surface is soft, such as a carpet or cushion. The projector may be subjected to direct sunlight. Temperature is high or humidity is low.
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Projection Distance and Screen Size The projector’s projection lens is a zoom lens of about 1.5 x. The screen size at the maximum enlargement is 1.5 times that of the minimum size. The projection distance that can be focused is 2.5 to 20 m. Install the projector within this range.
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes For 4 : 3 aspect ratio screens Projection distance 8.2 ft (2.5 m) Projection screen size (diagonal length) Minimum projection screen size (Tele end) 42” Maximum projection screen size (Wide end) (approx. 107 cm) 63” (approx. 160 cm) (approx. 193 cm) 9.84 ft (3.0 m) 51” (approx. 130 cm) 76” 13.12 ft (4.0 m) 68” (approx. 173 cm) 102” (approx. 259 cm) 16.4 ft (5.0 m) 86” (approx.
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 10 m (32.8 ft) for direct reception. The remote control can be used by having it reflected on the screen, etc. When you use the remote control by reflecting it at the screen, the total distance of A + B should be about 10 m (32.8 ft) or less. The operable angles of the remote control unit is 50° right to left, and 15° up and down.
Connecting to Various Devices * Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. * Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector The following signals can be input to the projector: Video signals (1) Response to color systems Color system Input terminal NTSC4.43 NTSC PAL SECAM VIDEO Y/C *1 Y, PB/B-Y, PR/R-Y *2 *2 *2 *2 G, B, R, H/CS, V *2 *2 *2 *2 *1 : Responds if Y/C output is available.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Video Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and video device. Read the manual which comes with each video device thoroughly. Use the supplied AV connection cable. An AV connection cable with an S video terminal is not supplied.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Other Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and other devices to be connected. Thoroughly read the manual which comes with the device to be connected. Speakers with a built-in amplifier and game devices can be connected. Use the AV connection cable and audio cable supplied, or the cable supplied with a game device. BNC-RCA conversion plug (supplied) Game device, etc.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Connection to an IBM PC or IBM-compatible computer Use the supplied computer connection cable. Also, prepare cables required for connecting the devices connected.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices (Cont.) Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Connection to Macintosh Use the supplied Personal computer connection cable and the supplied conversion adapter for Mac. When connecting an audio output terminal such as a computer sound source to the projector, connect to the AUDIO terminal using the supplied audio cable.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting the Power Cord (Supplied) After all devices have finished being connected, connect the projector’s power cord. At this time, do not turn on the MAIN POWER switch yet. Insert the supplied power cord into the power input terminal (AC IN ~) of the projector. AC IN ~ Power cord (supplied) Insert the plug of the supplied power cord into a wall outlet.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector Turn on the switches of the projector and the devices connected in the following order. Skip over unconnected devices if there is any. Power switch of the monitor of the computer which provides input to the projector Peripheral devices of the computer which provides input to the projector (Hard disk, magneto optical disk, scanner, etc.
Basic Operations Projector’s buttons The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of the projector. STAND BY indicator OPERATE indicator OPERATE button 1. Turning on the Power Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. ON : The main power turns on and the STAND BY indicator comes on. Projector’s indicator STAND BY MAIN POWER switch (ON) Press the OPERATE button. (Or press the remote control’s OPERATE button for one second or more.) The OPERATE indicator comes on.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector’s buttons 2. Selecting the video input to be projected Press the VIDEO button or the COMPUTER button to switch the input. Each time you press either button, the selected input changes as follows. When you press VIDEO: Y/C VIDEO button Y,PB/B-Y,PR/R-Y VIDEO When you press COMPUTER: COMPUTER 2 COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER button Remote control unit Projector Screen display Remote control unit * When the input is switched, the line display (ex.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Remote control unit 4. Adjusting focus Adjust focus with the remote control’s FOCUS buttons. To focus on farther points: Press the FOCUS (+) button. To focus on nearer points: Press the FOCUS (-) button. FOCUS (+/-) buttons Remote control unit VOL. (+/-) buttons Focus adjustment can also be made on the setting menu. For operating the setting menu, refer to “Making Basic Settings” on page 33. 5. Adjusting sound volume Adjust sound volume with the remote control’s VOL. buttons.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Remote control unit • For Operating Other Functions To turn off video image and audio sound temporarily Press the AV MUTING button. Press once: Video image and audio sound turn off (do not come out). Press again: Video image and audio sound come out again. Remote control unit To use the quick alignment function AV MUTING button The quick alignment function is used to automatically adjust (set) the screen settings of “TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS. and V. POS.
Basic Operations (Cont.) To display the SETTING menu Projector button The setting menu is used to make basic adjustments and settings (TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS., V. POS. FOCUS, ZOOM and AUDIO-VOL.) of the video picture being projected after installation (connection) or after inputs are switched. For operating the setting menu, refer to “Making Basic Settings” on page 33. Press the projector’s SETTING button. The setting menu is displayed on the screen.
Operating the Setting Menu Making Basic Settings Here, we make basic video adjustment and sound volume adjustment which are set up after installation (connection). Projector’s buttons SETTING button QUICK ALIGN. buttons Setting menu This adjustment menu (setting menu) can be displayed with only the projector’s button. After displaying the setting menu, you can select or set (adjust) items with cursor buttons on the remote control unit.
Operating the Main Menu Configuration the Main Menu (AV Input) For computer inputs, see the following page. You can adjust video quality (PICTURE), audio quality (SOUND), etc. using the menus. The menus are configured as follows: Main menu (AV inputs : During AV IN input signal) PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING PHASE POSITION PICTURE SOUND OPTIONS Normally, no adjustment is required. The lateral size and display area of video image are adjusted. Normally, no adjustment is required.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Configuration of the Main Menu (Computer-related input) Main menu (Computer-related inputs : During COMPUTER IN-1 or -2 input signal) PIXEL CLOCK POSITION PICTURE SOUND OPTIONS TRACKING PHASE The lateral size and display area of video image are adjusted. Flickering or dim video image is adjusted. V. POS. The vertical position of the video image being projected is adjusted. H. POS. The horizontal position of the video image being projected is adjusted.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Basic Operation of the Main Menu) Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button For projector’s menus, the setting menu and the main menu are available. Here, we explain about the operation of the main menu. (see pages 36 to 49) For the setting menu, refer to “Making Basic Settings” on page 33. Press the MENU/ENTER button. The main menu is displayed on the screen. Select an item with the cursor button or .
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Color System Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button AUTO is set for the color system when the projector is shipped from the factory. Normally, use it in AUTO. If operation in AUTO is unstable such as with color not being shown, set to a dedicated color system in accordance with the color system of the signal being input. Press the MENU/ENTER button. The main menu is shown on the screen.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Language Display Remote control unit The language in the menu display is set to English when shipped from the factory. When you want to change to another language, set it as follows. MENU/ENTER button Press the MENU/ENTER button. The main menu is shown on the screen. Select “LANGUAGE” with the cursor button or The selected item (displayed in text) is shown in magenta color on the screen. Set the desired language with the cursor button o r .
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Pixel Clock Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button The pixel clock should be adjusted mainly for computer-related inputs. (Normally, it does not need to be adjusted for video inputs.) If a wide stripe appears on the screen, adjust the lateral size of video image and the display area (tracking adjustment) so the stripe disappears. Also, if text on the video screen appears flickering or dim, make adjustment so it becomes clear (phase adjustment).
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Screen Position Remote control unit Adjust the position of the screen if it is displaced. Press the MENU/ENTER button. MENU/ENTER The main menu appears on the screen. button Select “POSITION” with the cursor . button or The selected item (displayed in text) is shown in magenta color on the screen. Press the MENU/ENTER button. The submenu items of the POSITION menu appear on the screen.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button Adjust brightness, contrast, etc. so you have the desired screen. Adjustment items (on the PICTURE menu) are different when videorelated signals are input and when computer-related signals are input. Press the MENU/ENTER button. The main menu appears on the screen. Select “PICTURE” with the cursor . button or The selected item (displayed in text) is shown in magenta color on the screen.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button Make adjustment with the cursor button or . For video system input To adjust multiple items, repeat steps 4 and 5. To reset all items (to factory-set adjustment values “0”), select ALL RESET with the cursor buttons and press the MENU/ ENTER button. To reset only the selected items (ALL RESET excluded) to the factory-set adjustment value, press the remote control’s PRESET button.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment content Adjustment item Button BRIGHTNESS MENU/ENTER button Gets darker. (-30 0 +30) Gets brighter. (-30 0 +30) Gets lower. (-30 0 +30) CONTRAST R-GAIN G-GAIN Cursor buttons B-GAIN TEXT MODE Gets higher. (-30 0 +30) Gets less reddish. (-30 0 +30) Gets more reddish. (-30 0 +30) Gets less greenish. (-30 0 +30) Gets more greenish. (-30 0 +30) Gets less bluish. (-30 0 +30) Gets more bluish.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Sound Quality Remote control unit Adjust the quality (treble/bass) of sound. Press the MENU/ENTER button. MENU/ENTER The main menu appears on the screen. button Select the “SOUND” with the cursor button or . The selected item (displayed in text) is shown in magenta color on the screen. Press the MENU/ENTER button. The submenu items of the SOUND menu appear on the screen.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button The following optional functions can be set (adjusted). MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT REV TOP BOTTOM INV. CLAMP RESIZE BACK COLOR COLOR TEMPERATURE ASPECT CHANGE SLEEP TIME LAMP TIME About the lamp use time The lamp use time indicates the accumulated used hours of the light-source lamp and cannot be set or adjusted.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Remote control unit Set (adjust) the desired item with the cursor button or . To adjust multiple items, repeat steps 4 and 5. MENU/ENTER button Adjustment item MENU AUTO OFF LINE DISPLAY RIGHT LEFT REV. Reverses video image right-to-left. (Factory setting : OFF) OFF: For the front method ON : For upside hanging from the ceiling ON OFF TOP BOTTOM INV. Inverses video image upside-down.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button Adjustment item Button BACK COLOR Adjustment content Sets background color when there is no input signal. (Factory setting : BLUE) BLUE CYAN BLACK GREEN RED YELLOW COLOR TEMP. Cursor buttons ASPECT CHANGE PAGE BACK button Submenu items [OPTIONS menu] SLEEP TIME MAGENTA Sets the color temperature of the video image being projected.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source Remote control unit MENU/ENTER button Cursor buttons Normally, use the source setting in AUTO. If use in AUTO is unstable such as color not appearing, the screen image is disturbed or intermitted, then set to the dedicated source (forced mode) in accordance with the input signal.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Remote control unit Press the MENU/ENTER button to set (fix) it. When AUTO is selected: MENU/ENTER button The main menu is automatically cleared, completing the setting procedure, and the source display inputted appears. Both line display and source display appear on the screen and disappear in five seconds. However, they do not appear if the line display is set to OFF.
Replacing the Light-Source Lamp The light-source lamp has its service life. It is approximately 1000 hours. When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, its degradation progresses rapidly. When the lamp’s used hours exceed 900 hours, the projector’s LAMP indicator comes on. Also, at the start of projection (lamp energized), the message “REPL.-LAMP” appears on the projection screen for about two minutes. Then, replace with a new light-source lamp, or arrange for a replacement lamp.
Replacing the Light-Source Lamp (Cont.) Loosen the lamp-unit screws, raise the handle, and pull out the lamp unit. Screw Loosen the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. The screws are fitted so that they do not come off the lampunit. Lamp unit Insert the new lamp unit fully inside and fasten the screws. Handle Fasten the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. Lamp unit Do not touch the glass surface of the light-source lamp directly with your hand as well as staining it.
Replacing the Light-source Lamp (Cont.) Resetting the Lamp Use Time After replacing with a new light-source lamp, reset the counter inside the projector. This works to reset the life calculation of the light-source lamp, allowing the used time of the new light-source lamp to be accumulated. Projector’s button Turn on the MAIN POWER switch to go into stand-by mode. ON [MAIN POWER switch] : The main power turns ON and the STAND BY indicator lights.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter periodically. If the filter is heavily stained and does not get clean, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter. Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, possibly preventing you from enjoying the video image fully. If dirt gets inside or if you need information about the filter, consult a Panasonic-authorized dealer where you have purchased the projector or nearest Panasonic Service center. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch.
Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the projector and consult a Panasonic-authorized dealer or service center. Symptom Power is not supplied. Probable cause With power on, operation starts but stops in a few minutes. Video image does not appear, or audio sound does not occur. Video image dims. Color is poor or unstable. 54 Page Insert the power cord (plug) firmly.
Symptom The upper part of the video image bows or distorts. Video image and audio sound suddenly go out. Remote control unit does not work. Probable cause Corrective action Page While computer system signal is input, isn’t a sync signal for composite sync (CS) or G on sync being input? Input separate sync signals for vertical sync (V) and horizontal sync (H) signals. 14 Isn’t signal with much jitter or skew distortion being input to a video deck? Input signals with little jitter or distortion.
Specifications Opto-mechanical system Projection method D-ILA device Projecting lens Screen size Light-source lamp 3D-ILA device, 1 lens, 3 primary color optical shutter method 0.9” (approx. 2.3cm) measured diagonally (1365 x 1024 pixels) x 3 (Total number of pixels : 4,193,280) Electric-driven zoom of 1.5 x 42” (approx. 107cm) to 300” (approx. 762cm) [recommended] to 521” (approx.
Specifications (Cont.) Horizontal sync/composite sync signal (H/CS) H : 1 to 5Vp-p, high impedance (positive/negative polarity) : 1 to 5Vp-p, high impedance (positive/negative polarity) CS Vertical sync signal (V) V : 1 to 5Vp-p, high impedance (positive/negative polarity) * Some connected devices may not correspond to composite sync (CS) or G on sync signal. AUDIO (For COMPUTER IN-2) 1-line, stereo mini-jack x 1 0.
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