Operating Instructions LCD Projector Model No. Commercial Use PT-LB90NTE PT-LB90E PT-LB78VE PT-LB75VE Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Projector. JJ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. Before using your projector, be sure to read “Precautions with regard to safety” (pages 8 - 12).
Important Safety Important Safety Notice Notice Important Information 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 Safety Notice 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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User logo display function You can project your unique image such as your company’s logo when projection starts. (Æpage 38) FUNCTION button You can assign almost all the items on the on-screen menu to the FUNCTION button of the remote control and control panel. You can display the frequently used functions by pressing the FUNCTION button. (Æpage 28, 43) Standby power reduction The standby power is highly reduced from the previous model. Approx. 4.0 W (PT-LB80NTE) Approx. 0.
PICTURE MODE..................................................32 CONTRAST..........................................................32 BRIGHTNESS.......................................................32 COLOR.................................................................32 TINT......................................................................32 SHARPNESS........................................................32 WHITE BALANCE.................................................32 COLOR TEMPERATURE..........
Precautions withtoregard to safety Precautions with regard safety Important Information WARNING POWER The mains socket or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the followings problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. zzIf foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
Do not look into or touch the lights emitted from the lens while the projector is being used. Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. zzStrong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light. zzBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the mains plug when you are away from the projector. Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
Precautions with regard to safety ON USE/INSTALLATION Important Information Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result. zzBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations. Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire. zzTake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves.
Precautions with regard to safety In order to get the picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, air exhaust vents or the warm air from air conditioning can cause a shimmering effect on the screen. For this reason, take care not to shield the air exhaust vents and consider the direction of the air flowing from air conditioning.
Precautions with regard to safety Important Information Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for PT-LB90NTE (×1) (N2QAYB000436) Remote control for PT-LB90E/LB78VE/ LB75VE (×1) (N2QAYB000262) Mains lead (×1) (K2CM3DR00004) RGB signal cable (×1) 1.
Read this first Read this first When you start the projection for the first time or after the projector is initialised (Æpage 44), the LANGUAGE menu and the INITIAL SETTING menu will be displayed. Set those menus according to the usage conditions and environment. JJLANGUAGE JJINITIAL SETTING Select the required language setting. (Æpage 37) Select the required setting of INSTALLATION and HIGH ALTITUDE MODE.
About Your Projector About Your Projector Projector body JJTop and front view Zoom ring Adjust the projection size. (Æpage 25) Control panel Preparation Focus ring Adjust the focus. (Æpage 25) Adjuster button (Æpage 18) Remote control signal receptor Air intake port Lens cover Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) Adjuster button (Æpage 18) TEMP indicator Indicates the temperature status. (Æpage 48) Zoom-Focus ring cover LAMP indicator Indicates the lamp unit status.
About Your Projector JJBack and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Remote control signal receptor Preparation Lamp unit compartment (Æpage 51) Terminals AC IN Connect the mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (Æpage 21) Air filter compartment (Æpage 49) Front leg adjusters and leg adjuster buttons Adjust the projection angle.
About Your Projector Remote control JJTop view Remote control signal emitters Battery compartment Press the tab and lift up the cover. Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram indicated inside. Preparation JJFront view POWER button Switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (Æpage 23, 24) Switch the required input signal button to select. (The NETWORK button is only for PT-LB90NTE) (See CD-ROM contents.) (Æpage 26) Display the main menu.
Setting up Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 1.2× zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. L (LW/LT) L (LW/LT) 88,6 mm Screen SW SD SH SH Projected image Screen SW (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) Screen diagonal (SD) 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 41.
Connections Connections Before connecting to the projector zz Read and follow the operating instructions of each peripheral device. zz The peripheral devices must be turned off. zz One RGB cable is provided with the projector. If necessary, prepare commercial connecting cables that match with the projector and each peripheral device terminal. zz If the input signal is affected by signal jitter, the projected image may have poor image quality and timebase correction is effective.
Connections Connecting example: Computers Computer Audio system Getting Started Computer Computer (Controlling a projector) Computer Note zz When connecting the RGB signal cable, be sure to securely tighten the fixing screws on the D-Sub (15-pin) mains socket. Remarks zz For the network connection between the projector and computers, see the CD-ROM contents provided . (PT-LB90NTE only) zz When you connect more than one computer, switch the computer connection manually.
Switching the projectorSwitching on/off the projector on/off Mains lead Be sure to fix the mains lead to the projector with the provided “Power cord secure lock” to prevent the mains lead from coming off. Connect the provided mains lead securely. For details, see “Precautions with regard to safety”. (Æpages 8 - 12) JJConnecting 1 ) Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in.
Switching the projector on/off POWER and POWER LOCK indicators The POWER indicator informs you of the status of the power and the POWER LOCK indicator shows the status of the RELEASE button. When the TEMP indicators are flashing, the POWER and POWER LOCK indicators will light red and you cannot switch the projector on. POWER indicator POWER LOCK indicator JJPOWER LOCK indicator status Indicator status No illumination or flashing Basic Operation Red Lit Flashing Status zz No power is supplied.
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Before switching on the projector, make sure the mains lead and all the other devices are connected correctly. (Æpage 19) (3) RELEASE POWER indicator POWER LOCK indicator INPUT SELECT (2) 1111 Connect the mains lead. (Æpage 21) The POWER LOCK indicator and POWER indicator light in red. 2222 Press the RELEASE button to unlock the POWER button. The POWER LOCK indicator goes off.
Switching the projector on/off Switching off the projector When operating the projector, check the status of the POWER indicator. (Æpage 22) (1), (2) RELEASE INPUT SELECT POWER indicator POWER LOCK indicator 1111 Press the POWER button. The confirmation screen will be displayed. zz Without any operation for 10 seconds or press any button other than the POWER button, the confirmation screen will go off and return to the projection. 2222 Press the POWER button again.
Projecting an image Projecting an image Confirm the connections of the peripheral devices (Æpage 19, 20) and mains lead (Æpage 21). Switch on the power (Æpage 23) and the projector starts projecting. Select the input signal and adjust the image. Selecting the input signal 1 ) Switch on the connected devices. When playing a connected DVD player, if SIGNAL SEARCH in the DISPLAY OPTION menu is set to ON, the input signal is detected and projected automatically when the projector is switched on.
Remote control operation Remote control operation JJNETWORK (PT-LB90NTE only) Press button. NETWORK Signal transmitted by “Wireless Manager” from computer through network (Æpage 47) JJVIDEO Press button. Press the VIDEO button to cycle through the options. S-VIDEO Capturing an image You can freeze the projected image and stop the sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition of the connected device. Basic Operation Press button. Press the FREEZE button again to escape.
Remote control operation Setting up the image position automatically Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode When a RGB signal is input, the projector adjusts the SHIFT, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically. You can project an image split in 2 windows as an INDEX WINDOW. One is frozen and stored in memory, and displayed on the screen’s left side while displaying subsequent image continues on the right. Press Press button. button. Press the RETURN button to escape.
Remote control operation Enlarging the image Using an assigned function You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1× to 2×. You can select a useful function from the list and assign it to the FUNCTION button for a short-cut. Press Press button. button. 1111 Press the MENU button of the control panel or remote control to display the on screen menu (main menu, submenu or detailed menu) . Press the RETURN button to escape.
Menu Navigation Navigating through the MENU JJOperating procedure 1111 Press the MENU button. The main menu is displayed. PICTURE PICTURE MODE POSITION CONTRAST LANGUAGE BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY OPTION COLOR PROJECTOR SETUP TINT SECURITY SHARPNESS NETWORK COLOR TEMPERATURE DAYLIGHT VIEW RETURN SELECT DEFAULT AUTO STILL MODE OFF NOISE REDUCTION OFF TV-SYSTEM ENTER STANDARD AUTO 2222 Press ▲▼ to scroll to the required main menu item and press the ENTER button to select.
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. For the menu operation, see “Navigating through the MENU”. (Æpage 29) ON-SCREEN MENU Press Sub-menu Select the required sub-menu item and press ENTER to display the detailed menu. button. The ON-SCREEN MENU is displayed. The ON-SCREEN MENU consists of the main menu and sub-menu.
Menu Navigation ] JJSECURITY [ Sub-menu item REALTIME KEYSTONE KEYSTONE SHIFT *1 DOT CLOCK *1 CLOCK PHASE *1 OVER SCAN *1 ASPECT *1 FRAME LOCK *1 Default Page Sub-menu item Default Page ON 0 0 0 0 0 16:9 OFF 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE MENU LOCK MENU LOCK PASSWORD CONTROL DEVICE SETUP OFF — OFF — OFF — — 45 45 45 45 46 46 46 **** The setting is active or deactive, depending on the input signal and the specific setting.
PICTURE PICTURE menumenu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select PICTURE from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. zz Set the selected item with ◄►buttons. Remote control COLOR You can adjust the colour saturation of the projected image. (Available with signals of S-VIDEO/VIDEO/ RGB (Moving image)/YPBPR only) Control panel Darker Lighter TINT You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image.
PICTURE menu DAYLIGHT VIEW TV-SYSTEM 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. Change setting AUTO AUTO ON OFF Automatic adjustment ON Active OFF Deactive Remarks zz Do not cover the Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) of the projector. The AUTO mode may not operate normally.
POSITION POSITION menumenu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select POSITION from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. SHIFT SHIFT zz Set the selected item with ▲▼◄► buttons. Remote control Control panel H 0 V 0 Horizontal (H): Press ◄► buttons to move the image horizontally. Vertical (V): Press ▲▼ buttons to move the image vertically. Remarks zz The image cannot be moved while network signals are input. zz Press ◄►▲▼ buttons to move the image.
POSITION menu JJ16:9 OVER SCAN Use this function when characters or pictures are cropped near the periphery of the projected image. (Available with signals of S-VIDEO/VIDEO/RGB (Moving image)/YPBPR only) When a standard signal *1 is input, it is projected in 16:9 aspect ratio. When a wide signal *2 is input, it is projected in the current input aspect ratio. zz Input signal: 1 080/60i Zoom in Zoom out zz Setting range: 0 to +3 Remarks zz OVER SCAN is not available when network signals are input.
POSITION menu JJS4:3 When a standard signal *1 is input, the input signal will be sized down 75% and projected. S4:3 mode is effective when projecting 4:3 image onto a 16:9 screen. zz Input signal: XGA Image: Panel: Screen: The image will be projected without any size adjustment. zz Input signal: NTSC Panel: **** A standard signal has an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4. Note zz If you project a 4:3 image onto a 16:9 screen, the image may distort or some portions may be cropped.
LANGUAGE menu LANGUAGE menu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select LANGUAGE from the main menu and then display the sub-menu. zz Select the required language with▲▼buttons and press the ENTER button to set. Remote control Control panel PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE DISPLAY OPTION PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY NETWORK PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE DISPLAY OPTION PROJECTOR SETUP SECURITY The set language is highlighted.
DISPLAY OPTION menu DISPLAY OPTION menu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select DISPLAY OPTION from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. zz Set the selected item with◄►buttons. Remote control Remarks zz The key commands are depending on the manufacturers. Please refer to the instructions which were provided with the computers for more detailed information. JJOSD DESIGN Control panel You can change the background of the on-screen menu (OSD).
DISPLAY OPTION menu JJEditing the original text 1111 Press◄►buttons to select TEXT and press the ENTER button. 2222 Press▲▼buttons to select the required line and press the ENTER button. You can enter and edit the texts for the first line in TEXT1 and the texts for the second line in TEXT2. STARTUP LOGO TEXT1 TEXT2 OK CANCEL 3333 Press▲▼◄►buttons to select the required character and press the ENTER button. To delete all the entered characters, move the cursor to ALL DELETE and press the ENTER button.
DISPLAY OPTION menu OTHER FUNCTIONS You can perform some of the remote control button operations from the sub-menu. JJAUTO SETUP For details, see “Setting up the image position automatically”. (Æpage 27) JJFREEZE You can capture the projected image and see it as a still picture. While the image is frozen, the audio sound through the projector will stop. Press the RETURN button to escape.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu PROJECTOR SETUP menu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select PROJECTOR SETUP from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. zz Set the selected item with◄►buttons. Remote control Control panel INITIAL START UP You can set the starting method when the mains plug is connected to mains socket.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu STANDBY MODE EMULATE You can change the standby mode setting. Change setting ECO NORMAL Change setting The standby power is reduced to 0.9 W to save power. The power of the projector can be turned ON and the audio output can be set active from controlling the computer connected via a wired LAN or a wireless LAN in the NORMAL mode. LAMP POWER You can adjust the power of the lamp to save electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu You can select a useful function from the list and assign it to the FUNCTION button as a short-cut. 1111 Press the MENU button of the control panel or remote control to display the on screen menu (main menu, submenu or detailed menu). For the menu operation, see “Navigating through the MENU”. (Æpage 29) 2222 Press and hold the FUNCTION button of the control panel or remote control for at least 3 seconds.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu TEST PATTERN You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the focus of the image. Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern. Change pattern Change pattern Press the MENU or RETURN button to return to the PROJECTOR SETUP menu, or press repeatedly to escape the menu mode. Remarks zz The initial screen is an all white pattern. Only when TEST PATTERN is assigned to the FUNCTION button, the lattice pattern will display in the initial screen.
SECURITY menu Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select SECURITY from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. zz When you apply to the SECURITY menu for the first time, you will be asked to perform the password operation. Input the initial password by pressing ▲►▼◄▲►▼◄ buttons in order and then press the ENTER button. zz Set the selected item with◄►buttons. Remote control Control panel SECURITY menu PASSWORD CHANGE You can change the password operation to your original.
SECURITY menu MENU LOCK CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Press the MENU button to display the menu. You can lock or unlock the menu operation. Change setting Change setting OFF Unlock the menu operation ON Lock the menu operation Remarks zz Once MENU LOCK is set to ON, you cannot use the MENU button unless you input the correct password. zz The MENU LOCK is set to OFF by default and when initialised. MENU LOCK PASSWORD When MENU LOCK is set to ON, you can set a MENU LOCK PASSWORD.
NETWORK menu (PT-LB90NTE NETWORK only) menu (PT-LB90NTE only) Navigating through the MENU (Æpage 29), select NETWORK from the main menu and then select the required item from the sub-menu. zz Set the selected item with◄►buttons. Remote control Control panel JJSTATUS You can display the status of the network setting. JJINITIALIZE You can reset the settings of the network to the factory default settings.
LAMP Indicators LAMP andand TEMPTEMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follows. Note zz When managing a problem, be sure to turn off the power as described in “Switching off the projector”. (Æpage 24) Remarks zz Confirm the power supply status by the POWER indicator.
Care and Replacement Care and Replacement Before Care and Replacement zz Before cleaning, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. (Æpage 21) zz Be sure to turn off the power as described in “Switching off the projector”. (Æpage 24) Cleaning the projector JJCabinet Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. zz If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector.
Care and Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit JJAir filter The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement air filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAB80). Contact an Authorised Service Centre for the optional air filter (TXFMZ01VKG7). JJLamp unit The lamp unit, ET-LAB80 is consumable and you must replace it regularly.
Care and Replacement JJLamp replacement procedure zz When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector. zz Be sure to install the lamp unit and attach the lamp unit cover securely. If they are not installed securely, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be turned on.
Care and Replacement 5555 Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the 2 lamp unit cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 6666 Connect the mains lead to a mains socket. 7777 Press the POWER button and the projection starts. Remarks zz If INITIAL START UP in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is set to ON, the projector starts projecting when the mains lead is connected to a mains socket.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Confirm the following problem and cause. Should any problem persist, contact an Authorised Service Centre. Cause Page zz The mains lead may not be connected securely. zz No electric supply at the mains socket. zz The circuit breakers have tripped. Power does not turn on. zz TEMP or LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. zz The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. zz The control buttons are LOCKED. zz CONTROL PANEL in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is invalidated.
Technical Information Technical Information List of compatible signals This projector can project the following image signals. Mode NTSC/NTSC4.
Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specifications, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. JJConnection Computer D-Sub 9-pin (male) Serial terminal (female) JJPin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information JJCable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) NC Projector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NC NC NC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NC NC NC PC (DTE) NC JJControl commands The following commands are used for control of the projector with a computer. (Operation commands) Command Control contents Remarks PON Power on POF Power off zzThe PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
Specifications Specifications The specifications of this projector are as follows. Power consumption Amps LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity *1 Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning frequency *2 Vertical scanning (for RGB signal) frequency Dot clock frequency AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 300 W During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 0.9 W 3.7 A - 1.5 A 0.63 type (16.
Specifications Wireless LAN (PT-LB90NTE only) Compatible Wireless channel Distance Cabinet Dimensions Weight Operating environment Certifications Power supply Operating range Remote control Weight Dimensions Options Ceiling bracket IEEE802.11 b/IEEE802.11 g (Wireless LAN standard protocol) IEEE802.11 b/IEEE802.11 g: 1 - 13 channels Approx.
Index Index A M T Accessories....................................12 ASPECT.........................................35 AUDIO SETTING............................43 AUTO SETUP...........................27, 39 AV MUTE........................................26 Main menu......................................30 Mains lead......................................21 MENU LOCK..................................46 MENU LOCK PASSWORD......46, 56 Menu Navigation............................29 B N BACK COLOR.........
Dimensions Unit: mm 3 - 3/32" 233 (9 - 5/32") 368 (14 - 15/32") 3 - 21/32" 7 - 5/8" 4 103.6 4 - 1/16" - 5/32" 194.4 - 3/16" 5 88 93 3 - 7/16" 9 - 11/32" 97 2 - 1/8" 54.5 88.6 3 - 13/16" 3 - 15/32" Trademark acknowledgements zz VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. zz S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
