Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use Model No. PT-LB51NTE PT-LB51E AUTO SETUP INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO WIRELESS PRESENTATION PAGE MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER COMPUTER DEFAULT SEARCH INDEX-WINDOW MULTI-LIVE DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Important Information Important Safety Notice 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 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 bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Important Information Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for this product from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.
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Contents J Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 16. Important Information Important Safety Notice ............................................. 2 Declaration of Conformity.................................................. 4 Precautions with regard to safety............................. 8 WARNINGS ...................................................................... 8 CAUTIONS........................................................................ 9 Cautions when transporting ....
Menu Navigation .......................................................29 Technical Information .............................................. 46 Navigating through the MENU ........................................ 29 Main menu and Sub-menu.............................................. 30 List of compatible signals ............................................... 46 Serial terminal................................................................. 47 Computer connection guidance.............................
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly. If you leave used batteries in the remote control for an extended period of time, it may cause liquid leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or explosion.
Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Screen Do not apply any volatile substances which may cause discolouration to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands.
About Your Projector Remote control POWER button Switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 21) Preparation Automatically adjust the setting of DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE for the projected image of COMPUTER signal. (page 25) AUTO SETUP INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO Display the MAIN MENU. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER. (page 29) Capture the projected image as a frozen picture.
About Your Projector Attaching a hand strap Preparation You can attach a favourite strap on to the Remote control. NOTE: • • • • • • Do not drop the Remote control. Avoid contact with liquids or moisture. Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the Remote control. Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the Remote control. Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. Do not keep pressing the Remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
About Your Projector Projector body J Top and front view LAMP indicator (page 41) Preparation Luminance Sensor (page 33) This sensor detects the luminance when the “DAYLIGHT VIEW” function is operating. Do not cover the projector and do not place any object on the projector when using it. COMPUTER INPUT indicator This indicator illuminates when a signal is being input to the connector (COMPUTER1 IN or COMPUTER 2 IN) selected using the INPUT SELECT buttons.
About Your Projector J Back and bottom view Connector Panel Air exhaust port Lamp unit compartment (page 43) Air exhaust port Air intake port, Air filter (page 42) Font adjustable legs (L/R) Adjust the projection angle. (page 17) J Connector Panel COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT Connect an RGB signal cable from a computer. Selectable for input and output by menu operation. COMPUTER1 IN Connect an RGB signal cable from a computer. SERIAL See “Serial terminal” on page 47.
Setting up Screen size and throw distance SD SH L (LW/LT) H1 Projected image SH You can adjust the projection size with 1.2x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SW SW 81.2 mm Screen Getting Started Projection size (4 : 3) Screen diagonal (SD) Screen height (SH) L (LW/LT) Throw distance (L) Screen width (SW) Minimum distance (LW) Maximum distance (LT) Height position (H1) 33" (0.84 m) 0.50 m (1'7") 0.67 m (2'2") 1.1 m (3'7") 0.07 m (2-3/4”) 40" (1.02 m) 0.
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, See “INSTALLATION” on page 37.. INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING NOTE: • A translucent screen is required for rear projection.
Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. 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 signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 46.
Connections Connecting with AV equipment J Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN DVD player Getting Started To S-VIDEO output Audio system To video output or audio output Video player J Connecting with COMPONENT IN D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable Red (connect to PR signal connector) Blue (connect to PB signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) DVD player (with component video connectors) BNC/RCA adapter To audio output Audio system NOTE: • If you connect the BNC cables,
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead J Connecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the Mains lead to a mains socket. J Disconnecting 1. Check that the POWER indicator of the POWER button is lit red, and then unplug the Mains lead from the mains socket. 2. Hold the plug and unplug the Mains lead from the AC IN connector on the back of the projector.
Switching the projector on/off POWER indicator POWER indicator Indicator status Lit The projector is in standby. When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, the POWER indicator will not be lit. Flashing The POWER is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project. GREEN Lit The projector is ready to project. Lit The POWER is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp. ORANGE Flashing The POWER is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering to projection mode.
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector POWER button POWER indicator (2) 1. Plug the Mains lead into the projector. The POWER indicator lights up in RED. 2. Press the POWER button. The POWER indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 36.
Switching the projector on/off Switching off the projector POWER button POWER indicator (1)(2) 1. Press the POWER button. The confirmation screen is displayed. It will disappear and return to the projection after 10 seconds without any operation. To return to the projection, press any button except the POWER button. The POWER indicator lights up in ORANGE while cooling the lamp, then illuminates RED. 3. Once the POWER indicator is lit red, unplug the Mains lead from the projector.
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” on page 26. The image will be projected on the screen. NOTE: • SIGNAL SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See “SIGNAL SEARCH” on page 37.
Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"). INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO WIRELESS PRESENTATION PAGE MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER COMPUTER DEFAULT SEARCH INDEX-WINDOW MULTI-LIVE DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME Q Facing to the projector Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the Remote control signal receptor on front of the projector and press the required buttons to operate.
Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, WIRELESS (PTLB51NTE only) and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while.
Remote control operation Resetting to the factory default settings You can reset most of the customised settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the Remote control. Display the required sub menu or the menu items and press the DEFAULT button again. NOTE: • Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu items manually. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
Remote control operation Enlarging the centred area You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x. Q Shifting the centre point Press F G I H to shift the centre point. Q Enlarging the image 1. Press DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button once. The centred area of the image will then be enlarged to 1.5x. 2. Adjust the image size by pressing DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button. The image size will be changed in steps of 0.1.
Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remote control. The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons. Navigating through the MENU J Displaying the Main menu J Operating procedure Press the MENU button to display the Main menu and the operating guidance. 1. Press F G to scroll to the required Main menu item and press ENTER to select.
Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The Main menu has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu. NOTE: • Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. • Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. • Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
Menu Navigation OPTION Sub-menu INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO FUNCTION BUTTON COMPUTER2 SELECT LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION HIGHLAND RGB/YPBPR VOLUME DETAILED SETUP SECURITY WIRELESS (PT-LB51NTE only) INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE NETWORK NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN STATUS INITIALIZE Options (Under line is default setting) Page DETAILED OFF ON SHUTTER PIC
PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel COLOR (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/COMPONENT signals only) You can adjust the colour saturation of the projected image. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. Lighter Darker PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. STANDARD DYNAMIC Setting for a general image TINT (NTSC/NTSC 4.
PICTURE menu DAYLIGHT VIEW You can keep the projected image bright and vivid even in well-lit rooms where the ambient light sources cannot be controlled, such as when a door opens or when window coverings fail to block out sunlight. AUTO: OFF: Automatic adjustment Deactive DETAILED SETUP You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. J For RGB signals Q WHITE BALANCE You can adjust the white balance more properly in 3 colours temperature by pressing I H.
POSITION menu Remote control Control panel POSITION (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/COMPUTER/COMPONENT signals only) You can move the projected image for fine adjustment. Press I H to move horizontally and F G vertically. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. POSITION H V REALTIME KEYSTONE This projector detects its own degree of tilt and corrects the keystone distortion automatically.
LANGUAGE menu Q 4:3 The input signal will be projected without any change. Q 16:9 The squeezed signal will be projected in 16:9 ratio. Q S4:3 The input signal will be sized down 75 % and projected. S4:3 mode is effective when projecting 4:3 image on to a 16:9 screen. S1 video signals • S1 video signals are a type of video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9 which include a detector signal. This detector signal is output by some sources such as wide-vision video decks.
OPTION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. FUNCTION BUTTON You can assign frequently-used operations to the FUNCTION button on the projector and use it as a convenient shortcut button. The functions which can be set are “SHUTTER”, “AUTO SETUP”, “PICTURE MODE”, “FREEZE” and “INDEX WINDOW”. Use I H to select the function to assign to the FUNCTION button.
OPTION menu LAMP RUNTIME AUTO SETUP You can check how long the lamp has been used. You can turn off the AUTO SETUP function for when the COMPUTER signal is detected. AUTO NOTE: • LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on page 43. POWER OFF TIMER You can set the off timer to switch off the POWER of the projector after a certain period of time automatically when no signal is detected.
OPTION menu HIGHLAND DETAILED SETUP If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. Press I H to select the required option. OFF ON The fan speed is low. The fan speed is high. NOTE: • At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must be ON. • The loudness of fan noise depends on the HIGHLAND setting.
SECURITY menu Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. J Entering the SECURITY Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation. INPUT PASSWORD OFF PASSWORD CHANGE PICTURE TEXT DISPLAY POSITION TEXT CHANGE You can change the password operation to your original. 1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a password by using F G I and H buttons. 2. Press ENTER. 3.
WIRELESS menu (PT-LB51NTE only) Remote control Control panel Items in WIRELESS menu In WIRELESS menu, the following items are available. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. NOTE: • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. Settings ENGLISH - 40 NETWORK Select the network setting you want to use. NAME CHANGE The name for this projector can be set.
TEMP, LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way. 2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP indicators. 3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the problem. 4.
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector J Before cleaning the projector Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Unplug all the cables from the projector. J Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
Care and Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit J Before replacing the Lamp unit Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAB50). When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.
Care and Replacement 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector, and then remove the Lamp unit cover. lamp unit cover fixing screws Lamp unit cover 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp unit cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Then hold the handles of the Lamp unit and gently pull the Lamp unit out from the projector. Handles lamp unit fixing screws 4.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference page Cause Power does not turn on. The Mains lead may not be connected. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped. 20 20 41 41 43 19 No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly. The input selection setting may not be correct.
Technical Information List of compatible signals Scanning frequency Mode Display resolution (dots)*1 NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 720 x 480i 15.
Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel 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 connecter. J Connection COMPUTER1 DIN 8 pin (male) Serial terminal (female) Serial adapter (ET-ADSER:sold separately) J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information J Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector PC (DTE) J Control commands Command Control contents PON Power ON POF Power OFF AVL Volume IIS INPUT Q$S Lamp condition query OSH SHUTTER Appendix ENGLISH - 48 Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
Technical Information Computer connection guidance You can switch the signals which to output from the COMPUTER1 OUT terminal by pressing the computer key command. The key commands are depend on the manufactures. If you select the computer terminals which has no signals while the INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed.
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 240 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 4 W Amps 2.8 A - 1.3 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.6 type (15.24 mm) Aspect ratio 4:3 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 786 432 (1 024 x 768) x 3 panels Lens Manual zoom (1 - 1.2 x)/Manual focus F 1.6 - 1.9, f 18.8 mm - 22.
Technical Information S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER1 IN Terminals COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT AUDIO IN Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω Single - line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) During RGB signals input 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω R.G.B. G.SYNC 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω TTL high impedance, automatic HD, VD positive/negative polarity compatible During YPBPR signals input Y 1.0 V [p-p] (Including sync), 75 Ω PB,PR 0.
Technical Information Dimensions Appendix ENGLISH - 52
Technical Information Trademark acknowledgements Appendix VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.
Index E A AC IN ......................................................... 15 Accessories ................................................ 11 AI ............................................................... 33 Air exhaust port ............................................ 15 Air filter ...................................................... 15 Air intake port .............................................. 15 ASPECT ..................................................... 35 AUDIO IN ...........................
Index TEXT CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY Throw distance O OPTION menu ............................................ 36 OSD DESIGN ............................................. 38 16:9 .......................................................16 4:3 ........................................................16 P PAGE (PT-LB51NTE only) ............................. 12 PASSWORD CHANGE ................................. 39 PICTURE menu ........................................... 32 PICTURE MODE ...............................
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