Panasonic PT-LX26HU manual

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    Operating Instructions Projector Operations LCD Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual J for future use. For information on using the product via a network, refer to “Operating Instructions – Network Operations”. Model[...]

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    Read this rst! 2 - ENGLISH Important Information Read this rst! W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Power Supply: This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only . CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an[...]

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    Read this rst! ENGLISH - 3 Important Information FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT -LX26HU/PT -LX30HU/PT -L W25HU T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, NJ 07094 T elephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com Th[...]

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    Read this rst! 4 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: PO WER  The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur . If the following problems occur , cut off the power supply immediately . Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in re or[...]

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    Read this rst! ENGLISH - 5 Important Information W ARNING: Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualied technician. If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks. Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.[...]

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    Read this rst! 6 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: ACCESSORI ES  Do not use or handle the batteries improperly , and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch re. Do not use unspecied batteries. z Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. z Do not heat the batter[...]

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    Read this rst! ENGLISH - 7 Important Information CAUTION: PO WER  When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector . If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and re, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of tim[...]

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    Read this rst! 8 - ENGLISH Important Information Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de b at er ia s us ada s  BR A SIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma ta isolante adesiva, antes de d[...]

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    ENGLISH - 9 This function enables [Input search], [Aut o Keyst one] co rre ctio n and [ Auto PC adjustment] by pressing the <AUT O SETUP> button. With the Direct Power Of f function, you can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn of f the breaker even during projection. The digital zoom function allows you to focus on the cruc[...]

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    10 - ENGLISH Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contents Be sure to read “Read this rst!”. ( pages 2 to 8) Important Information Read this rst! ........................................... 2 Contents ................................................... 10 Precautions for Use......[...]

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    ENGLISH - 11 Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contrast ........................................................................ 45 Brightness .................................................................... 45 Color ...................................................................[...]

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    12 - ENGLISH Important Information Precautions for Use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. z Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. Do not transport the projector with the adjustable foot extended. Doing so may damage the a[...]

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    Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 13 Important Information Cautio ns when set ting the pro jec tor s J z Do not stack the projectors. Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) z of the projector . Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning z system directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .[...]

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    Precautions for Use 14 - ENGLISH Important Information Cautions on use I n ord er to get th e pi ctu re qu al ity J Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light z from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port[...]

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    Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 15 Important Information Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the number of accessories. Remote control unit (x1) (6451051677) Power cord (x1) (6103581217) CD-ROM (x1) (6103579740) Batteries (AAA/R03 type) (x2) (for remote control unit) RGB [...]

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    Precautions for Use 16 - ENGLISH Important Information Contents o f the supp li ed J CD-R O M The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow . [  : Instructions/List (PDF),  : Software]  Operating Instructions – Projector Operations.  Operating Instructions – Network Operations.  Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Softwa[...]

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    ENGLISH - 17 Preparation About Y our Projector Remote control (1) <AUTO SETUP> Button Execute the setting of Auto setup in the [setting] menu. ( Æ page 52) (2) Input Selection Buttons: <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <VIDEO>, <S-VIDEO>, <COMPONENT>. These buttons are used to select the input signal. ( Æ page 33) (3[...]

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    About Y our Projector 18 - ENGLISH Preparation ( 1 ) Remote control signal receiver ( 2 ) Projection Lens ( 3 ) Air intake port ( 4 ) AC IN ( 5 ) Air outlet port Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do • not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. ( 6 ) Focus Ring Adjust the focus. ( 7 ) Control Panel and Indicators ( Æ page 19) ( 8 ) [...]

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    About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 19 Preparation Rear terminals (1) VIDEO IN Connect to VIDEO input signals. (2) COMPUTER AUDIO IN Connect to the audio input signals. (3) COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN/S-VIDEO IN Connect to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN/ S-VIDEO IN input signals. (4) COMPUTER 2 IN/ MONITOR OUT Connect to COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT input s[...]

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    Using Remote control 20 - ENGLISH Preparation Using Remote control Installing and Removing batteries Open the cover 1 ) Install batteries and close the cover 2 ) (Insert the – side rst.) Remove the batteries in the reverse order of z installation. Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can opera[...]

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    ENGLISH - 21 Getting Started Setting up Projection method Y ou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. T o set the desired method in the projector . J Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward J Setting on a desk/oor and projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) J Mounting on the ceiling and projecting fr[...]

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    Setting up 22 - ENGLISH Getting Started Screen size and throw distance Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the gures of throwing distance. Y ou can adjust the display size. L (L W/L T) Screen L (L W/L T) SW Screen SH SW SD Projected image SH L (L W/L T) * 1 Projection distance (m) SH Height of the projection area (m) SW[...]

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    Setting up ENGLISH - 23 Getting Started J Projection distance for PT -LX26HU (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) 0.76 m[...]

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    Setting up 24 - ENGLISH Getting Started J Projection distance for PT -LX30HU (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) 0.76 m[...]

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    Setting up ENGLISH - 25 Getting Started Adjusting front adjustable foot Lift the front of the projector and press the foot lock latch on the projector . Release the foot lock latch to lock the adjustable foot and rotate the adjustable foot to a proper height and tilt. Y ou can turn the front adjustable foot to extend it. Y ou can turn it in the opp[...]

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    26 - ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z T urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for connection of the z device, prepar[...]

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    ENGLISH - 27 Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF Basic Operation AC Power cord holder Clamp Connecting the power cord Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from coming off. Power cord holder J A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector . Please insert the power cord [...]

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    Powering ON/OFF 28 - ENGLISH Basic Operation ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G) indicator The <ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G)> indicator informs you the status of the power . Conrm the status of the <ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G)> indicator before operating the projector . ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G) indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or ashing The power cord is unpl[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 29 Basic Operation Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) computer , VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector . Connect the projector ’s AC power cord into an 2 ) AC outlet. The <ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G)> indicator lights red. Open the lens cap. Press the 3 ) < > button on the control panel or the remote cont[...]

  • Page 30

    Powering ON/OFF 30 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Enter a PIN code PIN Code Input Dialog Box Press ▲▼ to enter a number . Press ► to x the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to  . If you xed an incorrect number , use the Point ◄ button to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 31 Basic Operation Press the < 1 ) > button on the control panel or the remote control, and Power off? appears on the screen. Press the < 2 ) > button on the control panel or the remote control again to turn off the projector . The <ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G)> indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans ke[...]

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    32 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ page 27) and switch on the power ( Æ page 29) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the image Select an input signal. The image selected with the <COMPUTER 1>, <COMP[...]

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    ENGLISH - 33 Basic Operation Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUT O SETUP function This function allows you to automatically adjust Input search, Auto Keystone correction and [Auto PC adjustment] during signal input from a computer . Button Press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control. Note For details, see “Set[...]

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    Basic operations by using the remote control 34 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Operation Screen image Reduce the upper width with press ▲ . Reduce the lower width with press ▼ . Note The white arrows indicate that there is no correction. z A red arrow indicates the direction of correction. z An arrow disappears at the maximum correction. z If you pr[...]

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    Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 35 Basic Operation Using the P-TIMER button Press the <P-TIMER> button on the remote control to operate the [Count up/Count down] function. Button Press <P-TIMER> button on the remote control. Note T o stop the count time, press the <P-TIMER> button. z T o cancel the [P-timer][...]

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    36 - ENGLISH Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu Operating procedure J Press the <MENU> button. 1 ) The Main Menu screen appears. Press ▲▼ to select the Main Menu 2 ) item. Select the desired item from the 9 items: [Input], [PC adjust], [Image select], [Image adjust], [Screen], [Sound], [Setting], [Information] and [Netwo[...]

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    Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 37 Settings Main menu The main menu consists of the following 9 menu items. When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a submenu selection screen. Input PC adjust Image select Image adjust Screen Sound Setting Information Network Sub menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set [...]

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    Menu Navigation 38 - ENGLISH Settings Image adjust [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page Contrast 32 45 Brightness 32 45 Color* 1 32 45 T int* 1 32 45 Iris - 45 Color temp. Mid 46 Red 32 46 Green 32 46 Blue 32 46 Sharpness 8 46 Gamma 8 46 Noise reduction* 1 L1 47 Progressive* 1 L1 47 Reset - 47 Store - 47 When input video signal to the projector ,[...]

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    ENGLISH - 39 Settings Input menu Select [Input] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Com put er 1: RGB/ Compon ent /RGB (Scart)/S-video Press ▲▼ to select [Computer 1]. 1 ) Press ► to access the submenu. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to select [RGB], 3 )[...]

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    Input menu 40 - ENGLISH Settings Component Auto The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMA T If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific component video signal format among [480i], [576i], [480p], [576p], [720p], [1035i] and [[...]

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    AUT O PC adjust ENGLISH - 41 Settings AUT O PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel AUT O PC adj. [Auto PC adjustment] function is provided to automatically adjust [Fine sync], [T otal dots], [Horizontal] and [V ertical] [...]

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    Manual PC adjust 42 - ENGLISH Settings Manual PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector . Manual PC adjustment enabl[...]

  • Page 43

    Manual PC adjust ENGLISH - 43 Settings Current mode Press ▲▼ to select [Current mode]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button 2 ) to enter the next submenu to show [ H-sync freq.] and [V -sync freq.] of the connected computer . Clamp Press ▲▼ to select [Clamp]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box[...]

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    44 - ENGLISH Settings Image select Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Dynamic For viewing pictures in a bright room. Press ▲▼ to select [Dynamic] and then press the <SELECT> button. Standard Normal picture mode pr[...]

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    Image adjust ENGLISH - 45 Settings Select [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Contrast Press ▲▼ to select [Contrast]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the sett[...]

  • Page 46

    Image adjust 46 - ENGLISH Settings Color temp. Press ▲▼ to select [Color temp.]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to select the desired Color 3 ) temp. level. Y ou can select the desired [Color temp.] from z [XLow], [Low], [Mid] or [High]. Note [Color temp] level displays [Blackboard] or[...]

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    Image adjust ENGLISH - 47 Settings Noise reduction Press ▲▼ to select [Noise reduction]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to select the desired item 3 ) Off Disabled L1 Lower reduction L2 Higher reduction Noise interference on the screen can be z reduced. Select one of the above options [...]

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    Screen 48 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Normal Provide the image to t the screen size while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. Press ▲▼ to select [Normal] and then press the &l[...]

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    ENGLISH - 49 Settings Custom adj. Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press ▲▼ to select [Custom adj.]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button to 2 ) enter the next submenu. Press ▲▼ to choose the item you 3 ) want to adjust. Y ou can choose one from the items as below: z Scale H/V Adjust the [Horizontal/V [...]

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    50 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Ceiling This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector . Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then 1 ) press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to change the image. 2 ) When this function is set to [On], the picture will z be top/bottom and left/right reversed. Rear This function is use[...]

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    Sound ENGLISH - 51 Settings Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel V olume Press ▲▼ to select [V olume] and then 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button. Press ◄► to adjust the volume. 2 ) Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Pre[...]

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    Setting 52 - ENGLISH Settings Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Language Press ▲▼ to select [Language]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to select the desired 3 ) language. The language used in t[...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 53 Settings Auto keystone J Auto Always works and corrects keystone distortion according to the projector's tilt. Manual Works only when pressing the <AUT O SETUP> button on the remote control or the control panel. Off Disables Auto Keystone. Note [Input search], [Auto PC adj.] and [Auto Keystone] cannot z be set [Off ][...]

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    Setting 54 - ENGLISH Settings Logo PIN code change J Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four- digit number . Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 ) change]. Press the <SELECT> button. 2 ) Current logo PIN code dialog box appears. z Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 3 ) The New Logo PIN code input dialog box z appears. Set a[...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 55 Settings Note When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be z running depending on the temperature inside the projector even if the projector is turned off. Refer to "Operating Instructions - Network Operations z ". If [Standby mode] is set to [Eco], you cannot use network z functions when the projector is standin[...]

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    56 - ENGLISH Settings Lamp power This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 1 ) then press the <SELECT> button . Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) modes as below . Y ou can also press the <LAMP> button to z display [Lamp power]. High Brighter than the Normal mode. Normal N[...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 57 Settings Fan Press ▲▼ to select [Fan] and then 1 ) Press <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to select one option . 2 ) This function provides the following options in z the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is turned off. L1 Normal operation L2 Slower and lower-sound than the normal operation (L1), but it takes [...]

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    Setting 58 - ENGLISH Settings Filter counter This function is used to set a frequency for the lter replacement. Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter]. 1 ) Press ►or the <SELECT> button to 2 ) access the submenu items. Filter counter J Show the total accumulated time of the lter use timer setting. T imer J T o set a timer . When the [...]

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    Information ENGLISH - 59 Settings Information Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Input Source Information Display The [Information] Menu is used for checking the status of the image signal being projected and the operation o[...]

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    LAMP and W ARNING Indicators 60 - ENGLISH Maintenance LAMP and W ARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector , the <ST ANDBY(R)/ON(G)>, <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow . CAUTION Before you take a remedial measure, follo[...]

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    ENGLISH - 61 Maintenance Replacement Before replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect z the power plug from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 29, 31) Be sure to observe the procedure “T uring off the projector” ( z Æ page 31) when performing power supply operation. Mai[...]

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    Replacement 62 - ENGLISH Maintenance Attention If the Projector Mount Base ET -PKL100B is applied, the supplied lter cover is unnecessary . z Attention T urn off the power before you replace the air lter unit. z When attaching the air lter unit, make sure that the projector is stable, and work in an environment that is z safe, even in the [...]

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    Replacement ENGLISH - 63 Maintenance J Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Y ou can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the [Information] menu on page 59. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer . Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET -LAL100). C[...]

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    Replacement 64 - ENGLISH Maintenance J Replacing the Lamp unit CAUTION: When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector . z Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely . z When you experience difculty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the z lamp, the co[...]

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    Replacement ENGLISH - 65 Maintenance Lamp unit fixing screws Attaching the Lens Cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap. Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures. Thread the string through the hole on the 1 ) lens cap and then tie a knot in the string to secure it in[...]

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    66 - ENGLISH Maintenance T roubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problem Cause Reference page Power does not turn on. The power cord may not be connected. z — No electric supply is at the wall outlet. z — The circuit breakers have tripped. z — Is the <LAMP> indicator , <ST ANDBY(R)/ON[...]

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    ENGLISH - 67 Appendix T echnical Information Serial terminal The <SERIAL IN> terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specication, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector . J Connection J Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (male) Outside view Pin No. Signal name Conten[...]

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    T echnical Information 68 - ENGLISH Appendix J Basic format T ransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, parameter , and ETX are sent in this order . Add parameters according to the details of control. STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary . :  J Basic format (wit[...]

  • Page 69

    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 69 Appendix J Cable specications [When connected to a computer] Projector 1 NC NC 1 Computer (DTE specications) 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 J Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer , the following commands are available: [Projector control command] Command Control contents Re[...]

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    T echnical Information 70 - ENGLISH Appendix Other terminal Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER IN 1/COMPONENT J IN/S-VIDEO> terminal Outside view Pin No. Signal names : Not assigned - , , : GND terminals R/PR/S-C G/G - SYNC/Y/S-Y B/P B +5V DDC data HD/SYNC VD DDC clock Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER IN 2/MONIT OR [...]

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    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 71 Appendix List of compatible signals The following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = COMPUTER, Y = YP B P R . Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V(Hz) P T- L [...]

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    T echnical Information 72 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V(Hz) P T- L W25HU P T- LX30HU P T- LX26HU COMPUTER XGA 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 65.00 A AA AA C 68.677 84.977 94.504 A AA AA ○ 60.023 75.03 78.75 A AA AA ○ 56.476 70.07 75.00 A AA AA [...]

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    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 73 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V(Hz) P T- L W25HU P T- LX30HU P T- LX26HU COMPUTER UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.00 60.00 162.00 A A A ○ C 81.25 65.00 175.50 87.5 70.00 189.00 A A A ○ 93.75 75.00 202.50 A A A WXGA 1280 x 76[...]

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    74 - ENGLISH Appendix Specications Model No. PT-L W25HU PT -LX30HU PT -LX26HU Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V 3.5 A-2.0 A 297 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.52W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 8.6W LCD panel Panel size 1.5 cm(0.59") (aspect ratio 16 : 10) [...]

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    Specications ENGLISH - 75 Appendix Model No. PT-L W25HU PT -LX30HU PT -LX26HU T erminals COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN/ S-VIDEO IN 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 [p-p] 75 Ω HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polari[...]

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    Ceiling mount bracket safeguards 76 - ENGLISH Appendix Dimensions <Unit : mm> 247.0 ( 9.72" ) 105.1 ( 4.14" ) 85.0 ( 3.35" ) 20.1 ( 0.79" ) 349.0 ( 13.74" ) 172.4 (6.79") 66.1 ( 2.60" ) 3.0 ( 0.12" ) Actual dimension may differ by product. :  Ceiling mount bracket safeguar[...]

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    ENGLISH - 77 Appendix Index A About Y our Projector....................... 17 Accessories .................................... 15 Adjusting front adjustable foot ........ 25 AMX D.D. ........................................ 58 Attaching the Lens Cap .................. 65 AUTO PC adjust ............................. 41 Auto setup ...................[...]

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    Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Can[...]