Panasonic PT-L785U User Manual Page 1

ENGLISHBefore operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save thismanual for future use.LCD Projector Operating InstructionsMo

10-ENGLISHBefore useCaution when moving the projectorBe sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector.The projection lens is extremely sus

ENGLISH-11PreparationNotes on useIn order to get the best picture qualityDraw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near thescre

12-ENGLISHLocation and function of each partProjector <Top, right and front>#$&(++**)%'0,-./(# Projector control panel (page 14)$ Speak

ENGLISH-13Preparation# Remote control signal receptor (page 22)$ Lamp unit holder (page 57)% Air outlet portDo not cover this port.& Carrying hand

14-ENGLISHRemote control unitRGBVIDEOAUTO SETUPON(G)STANDBY(R)ENTERMENUPOWERSHUTTERINPUTTEMPLAMPRGB INPUT– FOCUS +– ZOOM +VIDEORGBALL SETA012&ap

ENGLISH-15Preparation*When in computer operating mode, this button on the remote control unitfunctions differently. (page 33)* Arrow (FGIand H) button

16-ENGLISHConnector panel'& ( )%$#, - .+*# Wired LAN connectorThis connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector inorder

ENGLISH-17Preparation& RGB2 IN/RGB OUT connector (pages 20, 21 and 47)This connector is used to input or output RGB signals and YPBPR signals.Adju

18-ENGLISHSetting-upProjection methodsIn way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methodsare used. Select whichever proje

ENGLISH-19Getting startedLLSHSW25 mm(-31/32˝)L: Projection distanceSH: Image heightSW:Image widthTop edge of screenScreenBottom edge of screenScreenNO

2-ENGLISHIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEDear Panasonic Customer:This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that youmight requir

20-ENGLISHConnectionsNotes on connectionsBRead the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it.BTurn off the power su

ENGLISH-21Getting startedConnecting to computer1 623 4 5ON DIPD-sub 9-pin(male)Computer forcontrol useComputerMonitorAudio systemComputerComputer (wit

22-ENGLISHPreparation for the remote control unitNOTE:B Do not drop the remote control unit.B Keep the remote control unit away from liquids.B Remove

NOTE:B If the entered ID number is more than 64, the ID number will return tothe one set before the ID SET button was pressed.B The ID number setting

Turning on the powerBefore turning on the power1, Ensure that all peripheraldevices are connectedproperly.2, Connect the accessory powercord.3, Remove

ENGLISH-25Basic OperationPress the input select button to select theinput signal.Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and w

Turning off the powerPress the POWER button.B“Power OFF” is displayed on thescreen.Press the Ior Hbutton to select “OK”, andthen press the ENTER butto

ENGLISH-27Basic OperationNOTE:B You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice orby holding it down for at least 0.5 seconds.B Whe

28-ENGLISHCorrecting the image positionautomatically(AUTO SETUP)The position of the projected image can be corrected automatically inaccordance with t

ENGLISH-29Useful functionsTurning off the picture and soundmomentarily (SHUTTER)The “SHUTTER” function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture

ENGLISH-3PreparationWARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

30-ENGLISHVIDEORGBAB The picture will thenbe enlarged to 1.5times the normal size.The remote control unit functions during D.ZOOM (digital zoom)Press

ENGLISH-31Useful functionsAdjusting the zoom and focus (LENS)Press the LENS button.VIDEORGBALL SETAB Press the I or H button to adjust the size ofthe

32-ENGLISHUseful functions of the remote control unitLaser beam pointerThe laser beam emitted from the remote control can be used as a pointer bypoint

ENGLISH-33Useful functionsWireless mouseBy connecting the wireless mouse receiver (ET-RMRC2, sold separately) toa personal computer, you can use the r

34-ENGLISH3232323232PICTUREPICTURE MODECONTRASTBRIGHTSHARPNESSCOLOR TEMP.WHITE BALANCE RWHITE BALANCE GWHITE BALANCE BSTANDARDSELECT:[^][@]ADJUST:[{][

ENGLISH-35Adjustments and settingsPOSITIONPOSITIONDOT CLOCKCLOCK PHASEKEYSTONEOSD POSITIONRESIZINGAUTO SETUPFRAME LOCKSTANDARDH: 128 V: 32H:

36-ENGLISHOPTIONOSDAUTO SEARCHAUTO SIGNALRGB2 SELECTRGB/YPBPRVGA60/480pBACK COLORCINEMA REALITYNEXT PAGE @OFFOFFOFFINPUTRGBVGA60BLUEOFFONONONOUTPUTYPB

ENGLISH-37Adjustments and settings# Press the MENU button.The menu screen will be displayed.$ Press the Ior Hbutton to select a menu.The selected menu

38-ENGLISH& Press the For Gbutton toselect an item.A For the value adjusting itemsPress the ENTER button todisplay an individual adjustmentscreen.

ENGLISH-39Adjustments and settingsPress the F or G button on theprojector or remote control unit toselect an item, and then press theI or H button to

4-ENGLISHContentsPreparationIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2Precautions with regard to safety...5Accessories ...9Before use.

40-ENGLISHCONTRASTThis adjusts the contrast of thepicture. (Adjust the “BRIGHT”setting first if required beforeadjusting the “CONTRAST” setting.)The p

sRGB is an international colorreproduction standard (IEC61966-2-1) established by the InternationalElectrotechnical Commission (IEC).If you would like

42-ENGLISHPOSITIONMoves the picture position.Press the I or H button to move thepicture horizontally.Press the F or G button to move thepicture vertic

ENGLISH-43Adjustments and settingsNOTE:B If signals with a dot clockfrequency of 108 MHz orhigher are being input,interference may not becompletely el

44-ENGLISHS4:3The size of the input signal iscompressed to 75% and projected.(This is useful for projecting apicture with a 4:3 aspect ratio onto a16:

ENGLISH-45Adjustments and settingsRESIZINGThis should normally be set to “ON”.(This setting is only for signalswhich have lower resolutions thanthe LC

46-ENGLISHAudio adjustmentPress the F or G button on theprojector or remote control unit toselect an item.VOLUMEPress the I or H button to adjustthe v

ENGLISH-47Adjustments and settingsOption settingsPress the F or G button on theprojector or remote control unit toselect an item, then press the I orH

48-ENGLISHVGA60/480pSet to “VGA60” when 59.9HzVGA480 signals are being input(refer to page 70 for details). Set to“480p” when 480p RGB signals arebein

ENGLISH-49Adjustments and settingsFUNC 1This assigns a function to the FUNC1button of the remote control unit .MUTEFunctions in the same way as the“MU

ENGLISH-5PreparationPrecautions with regard to safetyWARNINGIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector,disconnect the powe

50-ENGLISHNetwork setup You need adjust some items whencontrolling the projector with apersonal computer via a wired LAN.Refer to the “Network Functio

ENGLISH-51Adjustments and settingsSetting up the security functionThis projector is equipped with a security function. A password input screencan be d

52-ENGLISHTEXT DISPLAYYou can set text to be displayed atthe bottom of the projected image atall times.ON“TEXT DISPLAY” is enabled.OFF“TEXT DISPLAY” i

ENGLISH-53Adjustments and settingsLOGO DISPLAYA logo can be displayed beforeprojection.ON“LOGO DISPLAY” is enabled.OFF“LOGO DISPLAY” is disabled.LOGO

54-ENGLISHWhen the TEMP indicator and theLAMP indicator are illuminatedThere are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which giveinform

ENGLISH-55Care and maintenanceRemedyProblemIndicatordisplayFlashing (red)It is nearly time toreplace the lampunit.Illuminated (red)An abnormality has

56-ENGLISHCleaning and replacing the air filterIf the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of theprojector will rise, the TE

ENGLISH-57Care and maintenanceReplacing the lamp unitWarningThe lamp unit should only bereplaced by a qualifiedtechnician.When replacing the lamp, all

58-ENGLISHLamp unit replacement procedureLAMP indicatorOn-screen displayIlluminates red duringimage projection andstandby mode.Displayed for 30seconds

ENGLISH-59Care and maintenance+ Press the G button and selectthe “LAMP RUN TIME” bypressing the F or G button., Press and hold the ENTERbutton for app

6-ENGLISHDo not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cordplug.B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place

60-ENGLISHBefore calling for serviceBefore calling for service, check the following points.Problem Possible causePagePower does notturn on.No picturea

ENGLISH-61Care and maintenanceThe buttons onthe projector donot function.The picture doesnot displaycorrectly.Picture fromcomputer doesnot appear.Prob

#Loosen the screw by turning itanticlockwise.$Release the two hooks at thetop of the cable cover.%Pull the cable cover to therear to remove it from th

ENGLISH-63OthersCovering the connector panel When installing the projector to the ceiling, the accessory cable cover can beused to cover the connector

64-ENGLISHReplacing the projection lensBy replacing the projection lens with a lens that is sold separately, you canchange the projection distance.#Tu

ENGLISH-65OthersProjection distance for each projection lens (sold separately)Projector positionET-LE10 (for short-distance projection)Screen size (4:

66-ENGLISHET-LE20 (for medium-distance projection)Screen size (4:3) Projection distance (L)DiagonallengthHeight (SH)Width (SW)Wide (LW)Telephoto(LT)1.

ENGLISH-67OthersSetting-up dimensions which are not given in the table can be calculatedusing the formulas below.SD (m): Screen size (diagonal)LW: Pr

68-ENGLISHSpecificationsPower supply: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption: 380 W [During standby (when fan isstopped): approx. 11 W, during

ENGLISH-69OthersHD/SYNC: TTL, automatic positive/negative polaritycompatibleVD: TTL, automatic positive/negative polaritycompatibleRGB AUDIO IN:Single

ENGLISH-7PreparationDo not look into the lens while the projector is being used.B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look direc

70-ENGLISHAppendix*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.*2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quali

OthersENGLISH-71Using the REMOTE connectorUsing the REMOTE connector which is on the connector panel of theprojector, it is possible to operate the pr

72-ENGLISHUsing the SERIAL connectorThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projectorconforms to the RS-232C interface specificati

ENGLISH-73OthersControl commandsThe commands which the personal computer can use to control the projectorare shown in the following table.CommandContr

74-ENGLISHPin assignmentsPin No. Signal#Earth (Luminance signal)Earth (Color signal)Luminance signalColor signal$%&Pin No. Signal#R/PRG/G·SYNC/YB/

ENGLISH-75OthersProjection dimensions calculation methodsIf the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used tocalculate the p

76-ENGLISHThese Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.Trademark acknowledgementsB VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business

FRANÇAIS-77OthersNOTES IMPORTANTESCONCERNANT LA SECURITEAlimentation: Ce projecteur LCD est conçu pour fonctionner sur secteurde 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/

78-FRANÇAISPrécautions de sécuritéAVERTISSEMENTSi l’on remarque une émission de fumée, d’odeurs suspectes ou debruits provenant du projecteur, débranc

FRANÇAIS-79OthersNettoyer la fiche du cordon d’alimentation régulièrement afin d’évitertoute accumulation de poussière.BSi de la poussière s’accumule

8-ENGLISHDo not place any heavy objects on top of the projector.B Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalancedand fall, which

80-FRANÇAISVeiller à ce que les bornes + et - des piles n’entrent pas en contactavec des objets métalliques tels que colliers ou épingles à cheveux.BS

FRANÇAIS-81OthersB Ne pas installer le projecteur dans des endroits étroits, mal ventilés telsque des placards ou des étagères.Ne pas installer le pro

82-FRANÇAISAvant l’utilisationPrécaution à prendre lors du déplacement duprojecteurVeiller à bien mettre le capuchon d’objectif en place avant de dépl

FRANÇAIS-83OthersSi l’on utilise ce projecteur à un endroit élevé (au-dessus de 1 400 m),régler le “VENTILATEUR” sur “HAUTE” (se référer à la page 48)

84-FRANÇAISRemplacement du bloc de lampeAVERTISSEMENTLe bloc de lampe ne devrait êtreremplacé que par un technicienqualifié.Lors du remplacement de la

FRANÇAIS-85OthersMéthode de remplacement du bloc de lampeIndicateur LAMPAffichage à l’écranS’allume en rougependant que l’image estprojetée et en mode

86-FRANÇAIS+Appuyer sur la touche Getsélectionner “DURÉE LAMPE” enappuyant sur la touche I ou H., Maintenir la touche ENTERenfoncée pendant environ 3s

FRANÇAIS-87Others

Professional/Industrial VideoPanasonic Broadcast & Television Systems CompanyDivision of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic W

ENGLISH-9PreparationRemote control unit(N2QAEA000022 x1)AAA batteries forremote control unit (x2)RGB signal cable [3.0 m (9´10˝),K1HB15FA0001 x1]Acces