Operating Instructions Basic Manual LCD Projector Model No. Commercial Use PT-ST10E AUTO SETUP MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE COMPUTER AV MUTE VIDEO DEFAULT FUNCTION INDEX- WIN. DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Projector. 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 7 to 11).
Essential information Essential 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.
Essential information Important Safety Notice (continued) WARNING: 1. Remove the plug from the wall outlet when this unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 2. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3. Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three prong earthingtype power plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type wall outlet. This is a safety feature.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Essential information Important Safety Notice................................ 2 Precautions with regard to safety................ 7 Preparation Start-up display........................................... 12 Details of your projector............................. 13 Getting started Set up your projector.................................. 16 Connections................................................. 18 Basic operations Turn the projector ON or OFF..................... 20 Project an image....
Projection on a large screen in a limited space Since the short-focus lens is employed, images can be thrown on a screen of the same size from a distance less than 1/2 of the ordinary projector. ( page 16) 60 inch: Approx. 1.7 m (PT-LB2E) 60 inch: Approx. 0.6 m (PT-ST10E) This projector can be installed to Electronic Whiteboard “elite Panaboard” and they can be used as one unit. Some parts sold separately are necessary for installation. For details, please contact your dealer.
WARNING POWER The wall outlet 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. • If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply. • If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply.
Essential information Precautions with regard to safety (continued) Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens while the projector is being used. Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. • Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light. • Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector.
ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result. • Be 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. • Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves. Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Essential information Precautions with regard to safety (continued) Cautions on use 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.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ASK AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE PROJECTOR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. DISPOSAL When discarding this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season when humid weather arrives.
Preparation Start-up display The LANGUAGE and INITIAL SETTING menu will be displayed when the projector is turned on for the first time or after it has been initialized. ( page 41) Navigate the DISPLAY OPTION menu to set the menus in accordance to its application and environment settings. NOTE: Preparation • When the projector is turned on for the first time, you may be required to adjust the “focus ring” ( page 13) on the top of the projector body to make the menu screen clearer.
Details of your projector PROJECTOR’S MAIN UNIT Top and front view Preparation ⑥ ① ② ⑦ ③ ④ ⑧ ⑤ ① Control Panel / Indicators ⑤ Remote control signal receptor ② Air outlet port Hot air comes out from this opening. ⑥ Focus ring – To adjust the focus. ( page 24) ⑦ Leg adjuster button ( page 24) ③ Speaker ⑧ Projection lens ④ Leg adjuster button ( page 24) NOTE: • • • • Do not cover the air outlet port. Putting a finger in the projector can cause injury.
Details of your projector (continued) Rear and bottom view ① ⑨ ② ⑧ Preparation ③ ⑦ ④ ⑥ ⑤ ① Terminals ⑥ Air intake port ② Air filter compartment ( page 46) ⑦ Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable. ③ Air intake port ④ AC IN Connect the power cord to supply electric power to the projector. ( page 20) ⑧ Lamp unit compartment ( page 48) ⑨ Remote control signal receptor ⑤ Leg adjuster To adjust the projection angle.
Details of your projector (continued) PROJECTOR’S REMOTE CONTROL Top and rear view Press the tab and lift up the cover. Remote control signal emitters Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram indicated inside or remove. Remove the batteries in the reverse order to setting. Use only manganese batteries. Front view AUTO SETUP ① ② MENU ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑫ RETURN FREEZE COMPUTER DEFAULT FUNCTION AV MUTE ③ Navigate through the menus with [] and confirm the selection with [ENTER].
Getting started Set up your projector SCREEN SIZE AND THROW DISTANCE You can calculate and define the throw distance as follows. 69.2 mm L SW Screen H SH SD SH Projected image Screen L SW (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) Projection size Screen diagonal (SD) For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Throw distance (L) Settable height (H) Throw distance (L) Settable height (H) Getting started 1.52 m (60") 0.60 m (2' 0") 0.
Set up your projector (continued) PROJECTION METHOD See “INSTALLATION” on page 39 to select the projection method.
Connections Preparations • Read and follow the operating instructions of each peripheral device and turn the peripheral devices off prior to making any connections. • Prepare the selected peripheral devices with the connection cables that correspond to the projector’s terminals. • All peripheral devices and cables used for the connections are sold separately unless indicated otherwise.
Connections (continued) Example: Computers Computer (Controlling a projector) Computer Audio system LAN SERIAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO Getting started S-VIDEO O IN COMPUTER 1 IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 AUDIO IN COMPUTER 2 IN Computer (Controlling a projector) Computer NOTE: • For the network connection between the projector and computers, see “Network Operation Manual” in the CD-ROM provided. • Only the RGB signal cable (1 piece) is attached. If any other cables are necessary, purchase them from the market.
Basic operations Turn the projector ON or OFF Power cord Fix the provided “power cord secure lock” to the power cord on the projector to prevent the cord from coming off. For details, see “Precautions with regard to safety”. ( pages 7 to 11) Install the “power cord secure lock” Detach the “power cord secure lock” 1 Push the connector all the way into the AC 1 Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet. IN terminal ensuring that the shape of the connector matches that of the terminal.
Turn the projector ON or OFF (continued) POWER INDICATOR INPUT SELECT STANDBY (R) ON (G) ENTER POWER indicator shows status of the projector’s power When the TEMP indicator flashes, the POWER indicator lights red and you cannot turn the projector on. LAMP TEMP MENU POWER indicatorFUNCTION POWER indicator status Indicator status Status Lit Red Green No power is supplied and the internal cooling fan is not operating. The power is turned off (when STANDBY MODE is set to ECO).
Turn the projector ON or OFF (continued) Before switching on the projector, remove the lens cap. How to install and remove lens cap 1 Match the lens cap with the lens from underside. 2 Push in the front part of the claw until it clicks. 3 To remove, pull the claw in the opposite direction to installation. 1.
Turn the projector ON or OFF (continued) TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF STANDBY (R) ON (G) POWER indicator AUTO SETUP 1) 2) MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE AV MUTE When operating the projector, check the status of the POWER indicator. ( page 21) A confirmation screen will be displayed – the screen will go off and return to projection if there is no operation for approximately 10 seconds. 2 Press the button again. The lamp goes off and the projection stops.
Project an image Preparations • Confirm the connections of the peripheral devices ( page 18, 19) and power cord ( page 20). • Switch on the power ( page 22) to start projecting. • Select the input signal and adjust the image. • Press the leg adjuster button and adjust the vertical projection angle. Then, adjust the projected image to the center of the screen. SELECT THE INPUT SIGNAL 1 Switch on the connected devices.
Remote control operation AV MUTE FREEZE COMPUTER VIDEO DEFAULT FUNCTION INDEX- WIN. DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME CAPTURE AN IMAGE You can freeze the projected image and temporarily stop the sound, regardless of the playing condition of the connected device. FREEZE Press the button again to cancel it. The image is distorted momentarily when the projection is stopped and restarted. Stop the projection temporarily You can temporarily stop the projection and the sound from the projector.
Remote control operation (continued) RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS INDEX-WINDOW display To capture a new By default, the frozen image and change image is displayed on the the size in 3 ways. left and the subsequent image is displayed on the right. You can reset most of the customized settings to the factory default settings. DEFAULT To switch the position. For details, see “Reset to factory default settings”.
Remote control operation (continued) NOTE: ENLARGE THE IMAGE You can enlarge the projected image to the center position by emphasizing within the range of 1× to 2×. DIGITAL ZOOM • When the COMPUTER signal is input, if FRAME LOCK in the POSITION menu is OFF, enlargement range is 1× to 3×. • When the COMPUTER signal is input, if FRAME LOCK in the POSITION menu is ON, enlargement range is 1× to 2×. • When another signal is input, the enlargement range is from 1× to 2× by 0.1.
Settings Menu operation Reset to factory default settings OPERATE THE MENU During sub-menu screen display: The items of the sub-menu currently displayed are reset to the factory default settings. Depending on the selected input signals, some items and functions may not be adjusted or available. Some can be adjusted without any signals. DEFAULT 1 During called up item screen display: Only the item adjusted currently is reset to the factory default setting.
Menu operation (continued) RGB (Still image) is input. MAIN MENU MENU Sub-menu item Main menu Default Page DYNAMIC 30 CONTRAST 0 30 BRIGHTNESS 0 30 SHARPNESS 0 31 WHITE BALANCE RED*1 0 31 WHITE BALANCE GREEN*1 0 31 WHITE BALANCE BLUE 0 31 DEFAULT 31 DAYLIGHT VIEW AUTO 31 RGB/YPBPR* AUTO 32 PICTURE MODE Sub-menu ENTER PICTURE POSITION *1 COLOR TEMPERATURE LANGUAGE DISPLAY OPTION 2 * Input signal is RGB. *2 Input signal is RGB (VGA60).
Menu operation (continued) PICTURE MENU PROJECTOR SETUP menu Sub-menu item Default Page — 38 DISABLE 39 LAST MEMORY 39 FRONT/DESK 39 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE OFF 39 STANDBY MODE ECO 39 NORMAL 39 — 40 DEFAULT 40 STATUS 40 AUDIO SETTING — 40 TEST PATTERN — 41 INITIALIZE ALL — 41 STATUS NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF INITIAL START UP INSTALLATION LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME EMULATE FUNCTION BUTTON SECURITY menu Sub-menu item Default Page OFF 42 — 42 TEXT DISPLAY OFF 42 TEXT CHANGE —
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌DAYLIGHT ▌▌COLOR You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. (For S-VIDEO/VIDEO/RGB (Moving image)/ YPBPR input signal only) Change Lighter setting You can keep the projected image bright and vivid even in well-lit rooms where the ambient light sources cannot be controlled. Change Change setting setting Change Darker setting AUTO ▌▌TINT You can adjust the skin tone of the projected image.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌RGB/YPBPR ▌▌KEYSTONE (For RGB/YPBPR input signal only) Select the signals to be input to the COMPUTER 1 IN and COMPUTER 2 IN terminals. Change Change setting setting Change Change setting setting AUTO Automatic adjustment RGB For RGB signals YPBPR If you need to correct the angle of the projection even when the REALTIME KEYSTONE is activated, you can correct the keystone manually.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌CLOCK 4:3 PHASE If you require further adjustment for the same reason as the DOT CLOCK adjustment, you can further adjust the timing of the clock. (For RGB/YPBPR input signal only) Press ◄► buttons to adjust. Standard input signal*1 projection is 4:3 aspect ratio. Input signal: XGA NOTE: • If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 162 MHz, adjusting DOT CLOCK or CLOCK PHASE may not make any difference. Refer to “LIST OF COMPATIBLE SIGNALS”.
Menu operation (continued) V FIT THROUGH Wide input signal*2 projection without changing the aspect ratio uses all the panel pixels in the vertical direction to crop the right and left of the image. The image will be projected without any size adjustment. This function can be set when the input signal is smaller than the number of the LCD panel pixels (1024 x 768). Input signal: 1 080/60i Input signal: NTSC Image: Image: NOTE: HV FIT The image is projected all over the panel pixels (screen).
Menu operation (continued) LANGUAGE MENU DISPLAY OPTION MENU Select the required language. Remote control Control panel Remote control MENU MENU MENU RETURN FREEZE FREEZE ENTER AV MUTE STANDBY (R) ON (G) AV MUTE LAMP TEMP COMPUTER VIDEO COMPUTER DEFAULT FUNCTION WIN.
Menu operation (continued) Computer connection guide You can switch the output signals from COMPUTER1/ COMPUTER2 terminal by pressing the following computer command keys. Manufacturer Image output selection command Panasonic NEC SAMSUNG HP acer SHARP TOSHIBA + + + Manufacturer Image output selection command lenovo LG SONY + DELL EPSON + FUJITSU + Apple NOTE: • The command keys depend on the manufacturers. For detailed information, please refer to the instructions provided with the computers.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌AUTO 1 Press [] to select TEXT and then press [ENTER]. 2 Press [] to select the desired line and then press [ENTER]. You can input and edit the text for the first line in TEXT1 and the text for the second line in TEXT2. SETUP AUTO mode is selected by default. If you do not need to perform automatic correction, select “BUTTON”.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌WIDE INDEX-WINDOW MODE Set this mode when projecting wide signals (16:9, 16:10, 15:9). Change Change setting setting AUTO Change Change setting setting For 4:3 signals ON For WIDE signals [] button: zoom in [] button: zoom out DIGITAL ZOOM ▌▌SXGA MODE Set this mode when an SXGA signal is input and the projected image is trimmed. Change Change setting setting SXGA+ DIGITAL ZOOM Automatic setting OFF SXGA For details, see “INDEX-WINDOW display”.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌HIGH ALTITUDE SIGNAL SHUT-OFF If no image signal is input for the time set using the timer, the projector will automatically enter into standby mode. Change Change setting setting DISABLE 15 – 60 MIN. ▌▌INITIAL Change Change setting setting NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF is disabled Timer can be set at a 5-minute intervals START UP You can set the starting method when the power plug is connected to wall outlet.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌LAMP ▌▌FUNCTION RUNTIME You can check how long the lamp has been used. NOTE: • LAMP RUNTIME is important for lamp replacement timing. See “REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT”. ( page 47) • Check the lamp unit replacement time. ( page 47) • If the lamp runtime has reached 3 800 hours, the red and gray marks appear alternately to notify you of the lamp replacement time. • The lamp life varies depending on the usage condition (number of power-on times, etc.).
Menu operation (continued) IN STANDBY MODE ▌▌TEST You can turn ON or OFF the audio output in standby mode. Change Change setting setting Deactive ON Active ENTER To display the test pattern. Change Change pattern setting NOTE: • When STANDBY MODE is set to ECO, the audio output cannot be activated in the standby mode, even if ON is selected. Change Change pattern setting Press [MENU] or [RETURN] to return to the PROJECTOR SETUP menu, or press repeatedly to escape the menu mode.
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌PASSWORD SECURITY MENU CHANGE You can change the password. Remote control MENU MENU RETURN Control panel RETURN INPUT SELECT FREEZE COMPUTER ENTER ENTER FREEZE AV MUTE VIDEO COMPUTER DEFAULT FUNCTION WIN. INDEXFUNCTION DEFAULT 1 STANDBY (R) ON (G) AV MUTE STANDBY (R) ON (G) LAMP LAMP TEMP MENU TEMP ENTER FUNCTION MENU INPUT SELECT ENTER FUNCTION VIDEO To change the password. (Up to 8 button operations can be set.
Menu operation (continued) To delete a character, press [DEFAULT] or move the cursor to the required character then press [DEFAULT]. ▌▌MENU You can set a MENU LOCK PASSWORD. 1 TEXT CHANGE ALL DELETE SELECT DELETE ENTER To select the characters (You can input up to 16 characters.) To delete all the entered characters, move the cursor to ALL DELETE and press [ENTER]. To delete a character, press [DEFAULT] or move the cursor to the required character then press [DEFAULT].
Menu operation (continued) ▌▌CONTROL DEVICE SETUP NETWORK MENU You can enable/disable the button operations of the control panel and remote control.
Maintenance LAMP and TEMP indicators The LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will light up to indicate that the projector has some problems. NOTE: • Make sure to turn off the power (see “TURN THE PROJECTOR OFF” on page 23) and confirm the power supply status with the POWER indicator.
Care and replacement Preparations Before cleaning, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. ( page 20, 23) CLEANING THE PROJECTOR Cabinet Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. • If it is difficult to remove the dirt, wipe the projector with a damp cloth. Dry off the projector with dry cloth. • Do not use petroleum benzine, thinner, any alcoholic solvent, kitchen detergents or chemical cloths.
Care and Replacement (continued) REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT Air 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-LAB2). Contact an Authorized Service Center for the air filter (TXFKN01VKN5). Lamp unit The lamp unit, ET-LAB2 is consumable and you must replace it regularly. It is recommended that a qualified technician carry the lamp unit replacement.
Care and Replacement (continued) Lamp replacement procedure • When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector. • Be sure to install the lamp unit and attach the lamp unit cover securely. If they are not securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate and the power cannot be turned on.
Care and Replacement (continued) 9 NOTE: • If any button other than the [POWER] is pressed, the LAMP RUNTIME screen disappears and the lamp runtime is not reset. (Repeat from step 8 again). ENTER To select the PROJECTOR SETUP menu. ENTER Press and hold for approximately 3 seconds. 11 After the lamp goes off, projection stops and the [POWER] button on the main unit lit red. Disconnect the power plug. The lamp runtime has been reset to “0”. LAMP RUNTIME LAMP RUNTIME RESET.
References Troubleshooting Confirm the following problem and cause. If the suggested solutions do not solve the problem, contact an Authorized Service Center. Problem Cause Page References Power does not turn on. zz The power cord may not be connected securely. zz No electric supply at the wall outlet. zz The circuit breakers have tripped. zz TEMP or LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. zz The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. zz CONTROL PANEL in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu is invalidated.
Dimensions 307.3 (12 - 3/32") Unit:mm 327 (12 - 7/8") 124.2 (2 - 7/8") 69 (2 - 23/32") 11(7/16") 51.3 (2 - 1/32") 69.2 (2 - 23/32") 214.5 (8 - 7/16") Trademark acknowledgements • VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Technical information LIST OF COMPATIBLE SIGNALS This projector can project the following image signals. Mode NTSC/NTSC4.
Technical Information (continued) SERIAL TERMINAL The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specifications. The projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection Computer D-Sub 9-pin (male) S-VIDEO IN SERIAL LAN Serial terminal (female) AUDIO OUT COMPUTER 1 IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 AUDIO IN COMPUTER 2 IN Pin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information (continued) Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) PC (DTE) Projector Control 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 • The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V Power consumption 300 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.4 W (STANDBY MODE: ECO) 15 W *1 (STANDBY MODE: NORMAL) Current 50 Hz/60 Hz 3.5 A - 1.2 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.63 type (16.00 mm) Aspect ratio 4:3 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 786 432 (1 024 × 768) × 3 panels Fixed focus/Manual focus F 1.80, f 6.
Specifications (continued) Cabinet Moulded plastic (PC+ABS) Dimensions zzWidth: 327 mm (12 7/8") zzHeight: 124 mm (4 7/8") zzLength: 307 mm (12 3/32") (not including surface projection parts) Weight Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs.
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards When installing the ceiling mount bracket to the projector, install the accessory Drop-prevention bracket (Safety cables) to the projector. (The projector will still be safe if they are not used, however they will help prevent the possibility of accidents caused by the projector falling down if the screws happen to become loose.) Model No.
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards (continued) 3 Attach the latch on to the projector with a provided screw. Torque: 1.25 ± 0.2 N.
Index A K S ASPECT............................................. 33 AUDIO SETTING................................ 40 AUTO SETUP..................................... 37 AV MUTE............................................ 25 KEYSTONE........................................ 32 SCREEN SIZE AND THROW DISTANCE...................................... 16 SECURITY......................................... 10 SECURITY MENU.............................. 42 SELECT THE INPUT SIGNAL............ 24 SERIAL TERMINAL.......
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