LCD Projector Model No. 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 LCD 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 120 volts, 50/60 Hz, AC house current only.
Precautions with regard to safety WARNING Setting-up Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the projector’s full weight. If the installation location is not strong enough, the projector may fall down, which could cause severe injury and/or damage. Ask a qualified technician to carry out installation work such as installing the projector in the ceiling. If installation is not carried out correctly, it can cause injury or electric shocks to occur.
If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor starts to come out from the projector, immediately pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet. If you continue to use the projector in this condition, fire or electric shocks could result. After checking that the smoke has stopped coming out, contact an Authorized Service Center so that the necessary repairs can be made.
Precautions on handling Cautions regarding setting-up Observe the following at all times when setting up the projector. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. If the projector is set up in locations with strong vibration, such as near a motor, or if it is installed inside a vehicle or on board a ship, the projector may be subjected to vibration or shocks which can damage the internal parts and cause malfunctions or accidents.
Location and function of each part Remote control unit Arrow buttons (Up: ^ , Down: V Left: <, Right: >) These buttons are used to select items from the menu screen and for changing setting values. Standard (STD) button (page 21) This button is used to reset the picture adjustment values to the factory pre-settings. MENU button (page 21) This button is used to turn display of the menu screen on and off and to return display to the previous screen.
Projector < Top and front> INPUT select button (page 18) This button is used to select the input signal source. POWER button (page 11) This button is used to turn projection of the picture on and off. ZOOM adjustment +/- buttons (page 16) MENU button (page 21) This button is used to turn display of These buttons are used to adjust the picture size. the menu screen on and off and to return display to the previous screen.
< Back, bottom and right view> Remote control signal receptor (page 10) This receives the infrared signal transmissions from the remote control unit. Lamp unit cover (page 42) Remove this cover to get access to the lamp unit. Front Fixed legs Fixing screw for the lamp unit cover (page 42) Remove this screw when replacing the lamp unit. Adjuster button (page 15) This button is used to unlock the adjustable legs.
Before using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Insert the AA batteries supplied with the remote control unit making sure that the polarities are correct. Open the battery compartment cover. mark down firmly, and then pull the cover Push the section with the toward you to remove it. Insert the batteries. Insert the batteries so that their direction matches the polarity markings inside the compartment. NOTE: Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Close the battery compartment cover.
Operating range of the remote control unit Point the remote control unit toward the remote control signal receptor on the front or the rear of the projector to operate the projector. Refer to the illustration below for the operating range of the remote control unit. 23.0 feet (approx. 7 m) 23.0 feet (approx. 7 m) Remote control unit Remote control signal receptor Projector Remote control signal receptor Remote control unit 23.0 feet (approx. 7 m) 23.0 feet (approx.
Turning the power on and off If the MAIN POWER switch on the projector is pressed while the cooling fan is still operating, the operating life of the projector lamp will be shortened. Be sure to follow the procedures given below when turning the projector power supply on and off. Power indicator POWER button POWER button MAIN POWER switch Turning on the power 1. Press the MAIN POWER switch. Projector 2. Press the POWER button.
Screen requirements This projector is used to project the image onto flat screens. However, the brightness and viewable range will vary depending on which type of screen is used. When selecting a screen, check the characteristics of the screen to ensure that it is suitable for the intended place of use.
Standard setting-up positions After determining the appropriate position for the projector by referring to the illustrations and standard setting-up dimensions given below, set up the projector. The distance L from the projector to the screen and the height H do not vary, regardless of whether the projector is being used in the floor, ceiling, front or rear positions.
Adjusting the position of the projected picture The vertical position of the projected picture can be adjusted by changing the height of the projection lens using the LENS SHIFT dial which is on top of the projector. After determining the projection distance and the setting-up position, adjust the vertical position of the projected picture by carrying out the following procedure. The dial will pop up and it will be possible to turn it to make adjustments. Press the LENS SHIFT dial on top of the projector.
Setting the projector up horizontally If the projector is not set up so that it is horizontal, it will not be possible to obtain a distortion-free picture. If placing the projector on top of a table or similar surface, carry out the following procedure below to ensure that no distortion of the picture occurs. Adjustment procedure 1. Lift the front of the projector until the projector as a whole is horizontal.
Adjusting the lens The projector is equipped with electronic zoom and electronic focusing mechanisms, so that you can carry out adjustments simply by pressing the ZOOM (+/-) buttons and the FOCUS (+/-) buttons on the top of the projector, or by following the on-screen adjustment display. Alternatively, you can adjust the focus by turning the lens directly.
Setting-up positions and changing the projection method The projection method used by the projector can be changed in accordance with the setting-up position. At the time of shipment from the factory, the projector is set to the “FRONT” projection method, but this can be changed if required. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “OPTION”. 3. Press the “<” and “ >” buttons to display the OPTION screen. 4.
Basic operation Changing the input source Projector Remote control unit or The video signal input source and the corresponding audio signal input source can be changed in the order shown below each time the INPUT button on the projector control panel or the remote control unit is pressed. The input source selected is displayed on the screen for approximately five seconds. The video signal from the input signal source which is connected to the S-VIDEO IN or VIDEO IN terminal will be projected.
If the picture is not projected normally when the selected input source is “RGB 1” or “RGB 2” because the signal mode selected does not match, select the correct signal mode by the procedure given below. The factory presetting is “AUTO”, so the projector can usually be used without the need to change this setting. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “PICTURE”. 3.
If S-VIDEO or VIDEO has been selected as the input signal source, there may be times where the signal format is not selected correctly, with the result that a normal picture is not projected. If this happens, select the correct signal format by the following procedure. The default setting is “AUTO”. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “PICTURE”. 3.
Turning off the sound If the MUTE button on the remote control unit is pressed, “MUTE” will be displayed on the screen as shown in the illustration below and the sound will be muted. If the MUTE button is pressed once more, the on-screen display will be cleared and the normal sound volume will be restored. The volume output level will remain displayed on the screen for approximately three seconds.
Adjusting the picture to the desired setting You can adjust the picture settings for any of the input signal sources selected according to the procedure on page 18. The items which can be adjusted vary depending on the type of input signal. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal. Adjustment procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2.
Adjusting the white balance When RGB signals from a personal computer or other signal source are being projected, the picture may become over-saturated with red or blue color, and the white color may not be at the desired degree of whiteness. In such cases, adjust the white balance by the following procedure. (Only effective during RGB signal input) Adjustment procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2.
Adjusting the sound to the desired setting You can adjust the volume and balance to the desired settings. Adjustment procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “AUDIO”. 3. Press the “<” and “>” buttons to display the AUDIO screen.
Adjusting the picture position If the picture is not correctly positioned within the display area of the screen so that part of the edge of the picture does not appear, adjust the position of the picture. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal. Adjustment procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2.
Adjusting the blanking The picture area can be adjusted by means of blanking correction. The adjustment procedure below describes the on-screen displays when a signal is being input to the S-VIDEO IN terminal or the VIDEO IN terminal. Adjustment procedure The procedure below starts from the POSITION screen. 1. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “H-BLK-R”.
Adjusting the horizontal amplitude When VIDEO/S-VIDEO signals are being input, the horizontal amplitude of the picture can be adjusted. Carry out this adjustment by following the procedure given below. (This is only effective when VIDEO/S-VIDEO signals are being input.) Adjustment procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “POSITION”. 3. Press the “<” and “>” buttons to display the POSITION screen.
About dot clock adjustment When RGB signals are being input, you can make fine adjustments to the dot clock frequency and also adjust the clock phase. Adjustments are made by the following procedure while viewing the picture. (This is only effective when RGB signals are being input.) Adjusting the dot clock frequency When RGB signals are being input, you can adjust the display area of pictures sent from a computer. Adjustment procedure The procedure below starts from the POSITION screen. 1.
Using other useful functions Turning off the on-screen display of input signal information The function which displays the currently-selected input signal onto the screen can be turned off by the following procedure. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “OPTION”. 3. Press the “<” and “>” buttons to display the OPTION screen. 4. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “INPUT DISP”. 5. Press the “<” and “>” buttons to select “OFF”.
Changing the on-screen display language to another language At the time of shipment, the language for on-screen displays is set to English. However, you can change it to some other language by the following procedure. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “OPTION”. 3. Press the “<” and “>” buttons to display the OPTION screen. 4. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “LANGUAGE”. 5.
Using the power save function In order to conserve power, the projector is equipped with a power save function which causes it to switch automatically to the standby condition if no signal is input for 10 minutes or more. At the time of shipment from the factory this function is set to “OFF”. If you would like to use the function, change the setting to “ON” by the following procedure. Setting procedure 1. Press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. 2. Press the “ ” and “ ” buttons to select “OPTION”.
Setting the screen color when no signal is input and during picture muting The projector can be set to project either a solid blue image or a solid black image onto the screen if nothing is connected to the projector’s input terminals, or if equipment is connected but no signal is being input from it. This setting is also effective when picture muting is active and when the countdown timer is running. At the time of shipment from the factory, the color is set to “BLUE”. Setting procedure 1.
System configuration example Notes on system configuration Turn off the power supply of each system component before connecting any of the components. Read the instruction manual for each system component before connecting it. If the necessary cables for connecting any system components are not supplied with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned.
Example of connection to a computer Computer Audio system Pin configuration and signal names for RGB connector Signal name Pin No. R 1 1 5 2 G/G.SYNC 6 10 3 B 9 NC 11 15 SDA 12 NOTE: HD/SYNC 13 Pin No. 12 and pin 14 VD No. 15 on 15-pin 15 SCL connectors will 4-8,10, and 11 only work if the GND computer supports them.
Wireless mouse A wireless mouse function is provided. This function lets you use the remote control unit to control a personal computer in place of the personal computer’s mouse. This is done by connecting the projector to a personal computer using the mouse cable (6’7” (2.0 m) for PS/2 mouse) which is supplied with the projector.
Using the serial connector The serial connector which is on the side terminal board of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. SERIAL Computer D-SUB 9-pin Communication cable NOTE: Use a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer to connect the serial connector and the personal computer.
Control commands The commands which the personal computer can use to control the projector are shown in the following table. Remarks Control Contents Command PON Power ON POF Power OFF In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.
Indicators There are two indicators on the front of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem.
Cleaning the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector will be switched automatically to standby mode. Cleaning procedure 1. Turn off the main power supply and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Turn off the main power supply according to the procedure given in “Turning off the power” on page 11 before disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet. 2.
5. Clean the air filter and the air filter clamps. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean off any accumulated dust. Air filter 6. Install the air filter and the air filter clamp to the air filter cover. Place the air filter inside the air filter cover, and then insert the air filter clamp into its original position as shown in the illustration. 7. Install the air filter cover. Slide the air filter cover into the projector until the hollows in the air filter cover are aligned with the hollows in the projector.
Lamp unit replacement period The lamp used as the light source must be replaced after approximately 2,800 hours of use. If the lamp is not replaced after the cumulative usage time has passed 3,000 hours, the projector will automatically switch to standby mode. Screen display once cumulative usage time exceeds 2,800 hours If you continue to use the lamp unit after 2,800 hours of total usage time have passed, the on-screen display shown at right will appear as a reminder each time the projector is turned on.
Replacement procedure NOTE: If the lamp unit is replaced after it has been used for more than 3,000 hours, the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. Steps 7. to 11. on the following page should thus be completed within 10 minutes. 1. Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down. 2.
7. Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch on the front of the projector to turn on the power. NOTE: If the power does not turn on when the MAIN POWER switch is pressed, turn the MAIN POWER switch off again and check that the lamp unit and the lamp unit cover are securely installed. Then turn the MAIN POWER switch back on. 8. Press the POWER button on the projector or remote control unit so that a picture is projected onto the screen. 9.
Before asking for service, check the following points. Possible cause Problem Power does not turn on. The power cord is not connected. The main power switch on the projector is turned off. The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet. TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. Correct the problem while referring to the instructions on page 38. LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. Correct the problem while referring to the instructions on page 38.
Specifications Power supply: Power consumption: Max amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Display method: Drive method: Pixels: Lens: Lamp: Luminosity: Scanning frequency: Projection size (diagonal): Throw distance: Optical axis shift: Screen aspect ratio: Installation: Speaker: Max. usable volume output: Connection terminals: RGB IN: R.G.B.
Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Weight: Operating environment: Temperature: Humidity: Certifications: Power supply: Operation range: Weight: Dimensions: Width: Height: Length: Accessories Remote control unit (TNQE003): AA-size batteries: Power cord (TSX2414): VGA cable (TSXF095): PS/2 mouse cable (TSXF096): Optional accessories: (421 mm) (163 mm) (300 mm) (not including lens extension length) 21.6 Ibs. (9.
Dimensions UNIT: inch (mm) -47-
