R LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Model No. PT-L720U PT-L520U R Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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.
Preparation IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..........2 Precautions with regard to safety ....5 Accessories........................................9 Precautions on handling .................10 Location and function of each part...12 About the RGB INPUT indicator .....17 About the automatic setup function....17 Using the remote control unit.........18 Laser beam pointer.........................18 Wireless mouse ..............................19 Inserting the batteries .....................20 Operating range...........
6 Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Do not bring your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. B Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result.
Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Remote control unit (N2QAEA000008 x1) AAA batteries for remote control unit (x2) RGB signal cable [3.0 m (9´10˝), K1HB15FA0001 x1] Video/Audio cable [3.0 m (9´10˝), K2KA2FA00001 x 1] Power cord (K2CG3FZ00008 x1) Preparation Use only the specified batteries.
Cautions regarding transportation Be sure to attach the lens cover before transporting the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When carrying the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. 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.
Projector # Projector $ # Preparation Location and function of each part ' 0 & $ % / . % & ' ( ) % , * + '& # Projector control panel (page 14) $ Focus ring (page 27) % Air inlet ports Do not cover these ports. & Leg adjuster buttons(L/R) (page 26) These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs. Press to adjust the angle of tilt of the projector.
2 ( & 1 . / RGB INPUT POWER RGB LASER VIDEO MENU PAGE ) 3 + 0 Projector control panel # $ AUTO POWER SETUP ' % & LAMP AUTO SETUP TEMP INPUT SHUTTER * ( STANDBY(R) ON(G) ) MENU ENTER , 4 5 6 7 R-CLICK ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER FUNC1 Computer STD * 8 Pro jector 9 + , - # Power indicator (pages 26 and 27) This indicator illuminates red when the MAIN POWER switch is turned on (standby mode), and illuminates green when the power is turned on and a picture starts to be projected.
About the RGB INPUT indicator $ & ' % ( Power supply status RGB INPUT indicator status ) * # SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23 and 44) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to externally control the projector. (RS-232C compatible) $ RGB1 IN connector (pages 22 and 23) This connector is used to input RGB signals and YPBPR signals.
Using the remote control unit Laser beam pointer The laser beam emitted from the remote control can be used as a pointer by pointing forward to the screen. While the LASER button is being pressed, the laser beam is being emitted and the operating indicator illuminates. Do not look into the laser emitter of the remote control unit or point the laser beam towards other people, otherwise damage to eyes may occur.
Notes on connections # Open the cover. $ Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. − 〇 + 〇 AAA batteries (two) + 〇 − 〇 NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. B Keep the remote control unit away from liquids. B Remove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. B Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Computer for control use Example of connecting to computer Computer D-sub 15 (male) - BNC5 (female) adapter cable (sold separately) Red (connect to PR signal connector) Blue (connect to PB signal connector) Green (connect to Y signal connector) Digital broadcast tuner or DVD player Preparation Example of connecting with video equipments Monitor ON 1 DIP 2 3 4 5 6 Computer for control use D-sub 9-pin (male) D-sub 9-pin (male) Audio system DVD player Video deck NOTE: B Only one audio system
Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION2 menu. Refer to page 41 for details.) DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING FRONT (Factory default setting) FRONT/REAR Projection distance (L) Screen size (4:3) Diagonal length 1.01 m(40˝) 1.27 m(50˝) 1.52 m(60˝) 1.77 m(70˝) 2.03 m(80˝) 2.28 m(90˝) 2.54 m(100˝) 3.81 m(150˝) 5.
Starting to use *Turn the focus ring and the zoom knob to adjust the projected image focus and size. Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 21 – 25.) Focus Zoom # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory power cord. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|” side to turn on the power. The power indicator on the projector will illuminate red. & Press the POWER button.
PICTURE menu (page 34) When an RGB signal is being input Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.
# Press the MENU button. The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed. MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER AUDIO LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2 SELECT E N T E R $ Press the F or G arrow buttons to select an item. Selected items will be displayed in blue. MENU KEYSTONE PICTURE POSITION INDEX WINDOW SHUTTER AUDIO LANGUAGE OPTION1 OPTION2 SELECT E N T E R % Press the ENTER button to accept the selection. The selected menu screen or adjustment screen will then be displayed.
This function lets you enlarge the picture. # Press a D.ZOOM +/- button [ The picture will then be enlarged to 1.5 times the normal size. $Use the F,G,IandHbuttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project. % Use the D.ZOOM +/- buttons to change the enlargement ratio. The enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x2, in steps of 0.1. NOTE: B When RGB signals are being input, the enlargement ratio can be changed within the range of x1 to x3.
Use the F and G buttons on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, and then use the I and H buttons to change the setting for that item. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the I or H buttons to display the adjustment screen, and then use the I or H buttons to make the adjustment. When an RGB signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD COLOR TEMP.
(RGB only) This is used to adjust the white areas of the picture if they appear colorised. Press the I button to make the selected color lighter. Press the H button to make the selected color stronger. SIGNAL MODE (RGB/YPBPR only) This displays the type of signal which is currently being projected. Refer to the table on page 56 for details on each type of signal.
This setting is only for an S-VIDEO/ VIDEO signal and a YPBPR signal in 525i (480i), 525p (480p) and 625i format. ASPECT S4:3 The size of the input signal is compressed to 75% and projected. (This is useful for projecting a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a 16:9 screen.) AUTO [ 4:3 [ 16:9 [ S4:3 AUTO (S-VIDEO only) When an S1 video signal is input to the S-VIDEO terminal, the aspect ratio is changed automatically to project a 16:9 picture. 4:3 The input signal is projected without change.
Use the F and G buttons on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, then press the I or H buttons to change the setting.
FUNC1 INDEX CONTROL KEY [ ON [ KEYSTONE This assigns a function to the FUNC1 button of the remote control unit . INDEX B Functions in the same way as the INDEX WINDOW function. (page 43) KEYSTONE B Functions in the same way as when “KEYSTONE” is selected from the MAIN MENU screen. (page 33) OFF To make the buttons on the projector not function, set CONTROL KEY to OFF. To use the buttons on the projector, set to ON.
The serial connector which is on the side 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 connector. Connection SERIAL(female) D-Sub9p (male) Communication cable NOTE: B Use a proper communication cable which is suitable for the personal computer to connect the serial connector and the personal computer.
Indicators LAMP indicator There are two indicators on the control panel 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 and replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp unit If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used. Warning # Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Lamp indicator warning light Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 1 800 hours button will clear the display. The projector will enter Standby Mode and the This display cannot be red indicator lamp will cleared at all, no matter illuminate. More than 2 000 hours which button is pressed.
Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Power does not turn on. Possible cause B The power cord may not be connected. B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. B The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet. B TEMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to page 46.) B LAMP indicator is illuminated or flashing. (Refer to page 47.) B The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. No picture appears.
Power supply: Power consumption: Connectors RGB IN/OUT: 100 V–240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz 300 W (During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 1.7 W) 3.5 A–1.5 A Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): Aspect ratio: Display method: Drive method: Pixels: PT-L720U: PT-L520U: Lens: 0.9 type (22.86 mm) 4:3 (16:9 compatible) 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Active matrix method 786 432 (1024 x 768) x 3 panels 480 000 (800 x 600) x 3 panels Manual zoom (1 - 1.3) / focus lens F 1.7 - 2.2, f 28.
List of compatible signals MAC16 XGA MXGA MAC21 MSXGA SXGA UXGA 720 x 576i 720 x 480i 720 x 576i 720 x 483 1 920 x 1 080i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 280 x 720 640 x 400 640 x 400 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 832 x 624 1 024 x 768 1 024 x 768 1 024 x 768 1 024 x 768 1 024 x 768i 1 152 x 864 1 152 x 864 1 152 x 864 1 152 x 870 1 280 x 960 1 280 x 1 024 1 280 x 1 024 1 280 x 1 024 1 400 x 1 050 1 600 x 1 200 15.625 15.734 15.625 31.469 33.
AVERTISSEMENT: POUR REDUIRE LES RISQUES DE FEU OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, NE PAS EXPOSER CE PRODUIT À L’EAU OU À L’HUMIDITÉ Alimentation: Ce projecteur LCD est conçu pour fonctionner sur secteur de 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz seulement. ATTENTION: Le cordon d’alimentation secteur fourni avec le projecteur peut être utilisé uniquement pour une alimentation électrique de 125 V, 10 A maximum.
60 Garder la télécommande hors de portée des enfants, et ne pas regarder directement dans le rayon laser; ne pas pointer le rayon vers d’autres personnes. B Si l’on pointe directement vers les yeux le rayon laser émis par la télécommande, ceci risque d’endommager les yeux. Veiller à ce que les bornes + et - des piles n’entrent pas en contact avec des objets métalliques tels que des colliers ou des épingles à cheveux. B Sinon, les piles risqueront de fuir, de surchauffer, d’exploser ou de prendre feu.
62 B Il est recommandé de nettoyer l’intérieur du projecteur avant que la saison humide n’arrive. Demander au centre technique agréé plus proche de nettoyer le projecteur lorsque cela est requis. Se renseigner auprès du centre technique agréé pour le coût du nettoyage. Nous faisons tous les efforts possibles afin de préserver l’environnement. Prière d’apporter l’appareil, s’il n’est pas réparable, à votre revendeur ou à un centre de recyclage.
Afin d’obtenir la meilleure qualité d’image Si la lumière extérieure ou la lumière des lampes intérieures brille sur l’écran, les images projetées n’auront pas un bon contraste. Tirer les rideaux ou les stores de toutes les fenêtres et éteindre toutes les lumières fluorescentes près de l’écran pour empêcher la réflexion. Ne pas toucher aux surfaces de la lentille avec les mains nues. Si la surface de la lentille est salie par des empreintes digitales ou autre, ceci sera agrandi et projeté sur l’écran.
Plus de 1 800 heures Plus de 2 000 heures Témoin d’alarme de l’indicateur de la lampe Affiché pendant 30 secondes. L’affichage disparaît si l’on appuie sur Le projecteur passe en n’importe quelle touche. mode d’attente et L’affichage ne peut pas l’indicateur rouge être effacé, quelle que s’allume. soit la touche sur laquelle on appuie.
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