Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PT-LC50U del fabbricante Panasonic
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Operating Instructions Please read these instructions completely bef ore operating this LCD Projector . Model No. PT -LC50U LCD PR OJECT OR.
2 Previous screen This instruction manual provides all the necessary operating inf ormation that you might require . W e hope it will help you to get the most perf ormance out of your ne w product, that y ou will be pleased with y our P anasonic LCD Projector .
3 Previous screen W arning: (E.U . only) T o assure contin ued CE Mark compliance, use only the pro vided ear thed power supply cord and pre vent undesirab le interf erence , use only the provided shielded V GA cable with 2 f errite cores while connecting LCD to computer and all other connecting cab les should be shielded.
4 Previous screen Impor tant Safeguar ds Electrical energy can perf or m man y useful functions . This LCD Projector has been engineered and manuf actured to meet applicable saf ety standards. But IMPR OPER USE CAN RESUL T IN PO TENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS .
5 Previous screen 4 Do not use the LCD Projector near water; for e xample , near a bathtub , washbo wl, kitchen sink, laundr y tub , in a wet basement, near a s wimming pool, etc. Ne v er spill liquid into the LCD Projector . 5 Do not place the LCD Projector on an unstab le car t, stand, or table .
6 Previous screen 8 The LCD Projector should be operated only from the type of po wer source indicated on the bac k of the LCD Projector or in the specifications . If y ou are not sure of the type of po wer supplied to y our home , consult y our LCD Projector dealer or local po wer compan y .
7 Previous screen 14 Ne v er push objects of an y kind into the LCD Projector through cabinet slots as the y ma y touch dangerous v oltage points or shor t out par ts, which could result in a fire or electric shock. 15 Do not attempt to ser vice the LCD Projector y ourself .
8 Previous screen 17 Upon completion of an y ser vice or repairs to the LCD Projector , ask the ser vice technician to perf orm a routine saf ety chec k to determine that the LCD Projector is in saf e oper ating condition.
9 Previous screen LCD Pr ojector Features 1 Compact & Lightweight This LCD Projector is lightweight and compact allowing y ou to giv e presentations at an y location. 2 Built-in Simple Stand The Built-in Simple Stand mak es it possib le to match the projection angle with the basic use en vironment of y our office with one-touch ease.
10 Previous screen LCD Pr ojector Features 7 Accommodates all International Br oadcast Video Signal Formats The LCD Projector accepts NTSC/P AL/SECAM/P AL-M/ P AL-N/NTSC4.43 video signal f ormats. 8 Digital Zoom and Freeze Feature With remote control operation, y ou can displa y a enlarged por tion of the screen up to 5 times.
11 Previous screen Equipped with a v ariety of con venient functions A v ariety of functions such as the f ollowing ha v e been pro vided. • A blue screen is projected (at star t-up only) when no signal is being input. • F reez e functions f or video and audio signals can be toggled on and off .
12 Previous screen Please confir m that the f ollo wing items are pac k ed in the LCD Projector bo x. They are pro vided to help y ou use or set up y our LCD Projector .
13 Previous screen Pr oduct Inf ormation LCD Pr ojector ■ T op, right and fr ont (In case Swiv el stand is installed.) ■ Bac k and bottom MicroSa ver and K ensington are registered trademarks of Kensington T echnology Group . All product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respectiv e owners .
14 Previous screen Pr oduct Inf ormation INPUT KEYSTONE MENU ENTER ST A TUS POWER LCD Projector Adjust Buttons (Also used f or V olume - /+) ENTER Button PO WER Button PO WER Indicator ST ANDBY(RED) O.
15 Previous screen Pr oduct Inf ormation LCD Projector RS232C RGB/YP B P R IN A UDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN ■ Connector panel The serial connector which is on the ter minal board of the projector conf orms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled b y a personal computer which is connected to this connector .
16 Previous screen PO WER INPUT SHUTTER A UT O SETUP MENU V OLUME ENTER FREEZE D .ZOOM Pr oduct Inf ormation PO WER Button SHUTTER Button , , , Buttons V OLUME - /+ Buttons FREEZE Button INPUT Button A UT O SETUP Button MENU Button ENTER Button D .
17 Previous screen Push the tab Pull out ■ Replacing the battery Bef ore using the Remote Control Unit 1 While pushing the batter y holder tab to the left, pull out the batter y holder . 2 Inser t the batter y into the battery holder so that the + side is f acing upward.
18 Previous screen Bef ore using the Remote Control Unit If the remote control unit is held so that it is f acing directly in front of the front or rear remote control signal receptors, the oper ating r ange is within appro ximately 7 m (23 ft) from the surf aces of the receptors.
19 Previous screen 1 Place the unit upside do wn. 1 Place the unit upside down. Attac hing and Remo ving the Swivel Stand •Attachment •Removal 2 1) First, inser t the s wiv el base into the front openings of the projector . 2) Then, while pressing the PUSH Button, inser t into the rear openings.
20 Previous screen VCR S-Video Cable (not included) Audio Cable Audio Cable Video Cable Example of connection to audio-visual equipment System Configuration Example • Only one audio system circuit is av ailab le f or the A UDIO IN jac k, so if you wish to change the audio input source , y ou will need to remov e and inser t the appropriate plugs.
21 Previous screen Example of connection to a P er sonal Computer System Configuration Example Personal Computer VGA Cable PC Audio Cable (not included) • When using the PC Plug & Play f eature, first, attach the A C cord to the LCD Projector and tur n the projector po wer on.
22 Previous screen The Component signal (YP B P R signal) can be input and projected with this LCD Projector . Please read the operating instructions regarding the output side of the component when connecting.
23 Previous screen • Because each Y , P B , and P R signal is input independently , the Component signal allows f or more f aithful color reproduction. • The Component signal output ter minal indication will diff er according to the output de vice (P R , P B , Y/R-Y , B-Y , Y/Cr , Cb , Y , etc.
24 Previous screen There are two w a ys of installing this projector as shown ne xt page . This section e xplains the standard case of the floor-mounted front projection. (The projection method can be set from the MENU screen. Ref er to the “ Changing the Projection Mode ”.
25 Previous screen Fr ont pr ojection Rear pr ojection Vie wing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor . Vie wing a picture projected through the bac k of the screen from a floor installation.
26 Previous screen L SW SH H1 L The screen should be positioned so that it is not directly touched b y sunlight or room light as this will w ash out the colors of the picture making it hard to see . When possib le , close all b linds, cur tains , etc.
27 Previous screen ■ LCD Pr ojector /Screen Relative P osition Char t The picture can be adjusted to the desired siz e within the range of the zoom lens .
28 Previous screen Disconnecting the pow er cord from a w all outlet while the cooling f an is oper ating, or projecting immediately after po wer is tur ned on will shor ten the lamp operating lif e.
29 Previous screen Press PO WER Button on the LCD Projector or remote control unit. 1 The power indicator will flash, then turn solid green and a picture will be projected onto the screen. The LCD Projector cannot be turned on for 60 seconds after tur ning it off .
30 Previous screen Ref er to the “ LCD Projector/Screen Relativ e P osition Char t ”. After placing the LCD Projector to the thro w distance which corresponds with the desired screen siz e, f ollow the steps belo w to adjust the zoom and f ocus while viewing a projected image .
31 Previous screen 1 Press the MENU Button. The Main MENU screen will be displa y ed. This section e xplains ho w to reach the desired selection or setting screens from the MENU screen. Menu operations Use the , Buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER Button.
32 Previous screen Returning to the pre vious screen If y ou press the MENU Button while a menu screen is being displa y ed, the displa y will retur n to the previous screen.
33 Previous screen The projection mode used b y the projector can be changed in accordance with the setting-up position. Y ou ma y select from two direction types . At the time of shipment from the f actor y , the projector is set to the “ F ront ” projection mode , b ut this can be changed if required.
34 Previous screen Setting the Screen T ype This LCD Projector is compatible with wide screen (16:9 r atio). If a wide screen is used and y ou set the screen type to 16:9 in order to project a wide (16:9) picture to fill the entire screen, pictures are correctly projected within the screen when projecting older (nor mal) 4:3 ratio pictures .
35 Previous screen When a S-VIDEO/VIDEO or DTV F ormat (RGB, YP B P R ) signals is input, the image can be displa y ed in 16:9 (wide) screen b y the f ollowing procedure .
36 Previous screen 16:9 (Wide) Function OFF 16:9 (Wide) Function ON 4:3 Type Screen 16:9 Type Screen Screen Projected pictures (4:3) Screen Projected pictures (16:9) Screen Projected pictures (4:3) Sc.
37 Previous screen Press the INPUT Button The input source f or picture signals can be changed b y pressing the INPUT Buttons on the projector operating panel or on the remote control unit. or Changing the input signal INPUT INPUT The signal from the source which is connected to the RGB/YP B P R IN connector is projected.
38 Previous screen Changing the input signal • T o tur n off the input signal on-screen displa y , please see “ T ur ning off the input signal displa y ” . • Only one audio system circuit is a v ailab le f or the A UDIO IN jac k, so if you wish to change the audio input source , y ou will need to remov e and inser t the appropr iate plugs .
39 Previous screen 1 Slide the TIGHTEN Knob to the LOOSEN position. Adjusting the LCD Pr ojector pr ojection angle 3 Slide the TIGHTEN Knob to the TIGHTEN position. 2 Adjust to the desired projection angle . If necessar y , you can also tilt to the right or left.
40 Previous screen Basic LCD Pr ojector Operation Adjusting the V olume The v olume can be adjusted using the V OLUME -/+ Buttons on the remote control unit. • Press V OLUME - Button to tur n do wn the v olume . • Press V OLUME + Button to tur n up the v olume .
41 Previous screen Basic LCD Pr ojector Operation T urning off the Picture and Sound at the same time When SHUTTER Button is pressed on the remote control the picture and sound tur ns off and the screen goes b lac k, Press SHUTTER Button again to resume picture and sound.
42 Previous screen When projecting RGB signal images from a personal computer , it is possible to automatically adjust the image’ s position, dot cloc k and phase simultaneously (only f or projection of images with RGB signal inputs other than DTV f ormat signals).
43 Previous screen Adjusting the Image P osition, Dot Cloc k and Phase Confir m the picture position, Dot Cloc k, and Phase. If the picture is not correctly positioned within the displa y area of the screen (the edge of the picture does not appear), adjust the picture position.
44 Previous screen Depending on the adjustment item, the adjust procedure and adjustment will v ar y . Please refer to the chart below . Adjustment item Button Adjustment Details Adjust the personal computer ’ s dot clock and the projector ’ s dot clock so that no bit interf er- ence (vertical str ipes) appears on the screen.
45 Previous screen This LCD Projector can select Dynamic or Natural as the special characteristic of image quality . F ollow the instructions belo w to select the image qualities you pref er . The procedure and on-screen displa y as sho wn below are based on RGB as the input signal from a personal computer .
46 Previous screen Adjusting the Picture to the Desired Setting The items which can be adjusted will v ar y depending on the type of input signal. The adjustment procedure belo w descr ibes the on-screen displa ys when the S-VIDEO signal or the VIDEO signal is being projected.
47 Previous screen NTSC/ NTSC 4.43 (S-VIDEO/ VIDEO) only Adjustment item Button Adjustment Details Color Tint Brightness Contrast Sharpness Depending on the adjustment item, the adjust procedure and adjustment will v ary . Please refer to the char t belo w .
48 Previous screen Adjusting the White Balance The picture ma y become ov er-saturated with red or blue color , and the white color ma y not be at the desired deg ree of whiteness. In such cases, adjust the white balance b y the f ollo wing procedure .
49 Previous screen Note Adjustment item Button Adjustment Details The red component becomes stronger . The red component becomes weak er . The green component becomes stronger . The green component becomes weak er . The blue component becomes stronger .
50 Previous screen This LCD Projector allows input of RGB or YP B P R signals (Component input signal) to the RGB/YP B P R input terminal, but y ou will need to change the setting of the input signal selection manually when changing the signal to be input.
51 Previous screen The function which displa ys the currently selected input signal on the screen can be tur ned off b y the f ollowing procedure. F reeze displa ys will also be turned off. The procedure and on-screen displa y as sho wn belo w are based on RGB as the input signal from a personal computer .
52 Previous screen The po wer sa v e function operates as f ollows: If the projector continues projecting f or 15 minutes or more while there is no input signal to be projected, the light source will shut off automatically to sa v e pow er . And, the projector will enter standb y mode.
53 Previous screen When a signal less than 800 X 600 dots signals is input, the LCD Projector automatically enlarges the image to 800 X 600 dots . This ma y cause picture quality degration. F or better image , select Expansion: OFF by the f ollo wing procedure .
54 Previous screen K e ystone correction function When the screen and projector are not le v el, a k e ystone (trapez oid) image ma y occur . This can be corrected by doing the f ollowing. 3 Press or to adjust the K eystone . • procedure 1 Project a picture onto the screen.
55 Previous screen • When k eystone is corrected, the screen becomes smaller . • The LCD Projector detects whether the Simple Stand is down or up and automatically corrects k e ystone distor tion when the KEYST ONE Button is pressed. Ke ystone (top : wide) Ke ystone (under : wide) Ke ystone Image Corrected Image Press .
56 Previous screen The language of the LCD Projector is set to English as the f actory setting. T o select one of se v en different languages f or on-screen displa y , follo w the instructions below . The procedure belo w describes the on-screen display when the S-VIDEO signal or the VIDEO signal is being projected.
57 Previous screen Y ou can displa y the input signal type and lamp run time. Displa y items diff er depending on the input signal. The procedure and on-screen displa y as sho wn belo w are based on RGB as the input signal from a personal computer . Inf ormation Functions • procedure 1 Press MENU to displa y the men u.
58 Previous screen No. of Dots H Frequency V Frequency Signal Lamp Runtime Personal Computer Signals (RGB) only Remarks Description Display Item Input signal dot number is displa y ed. Horizontal frequency number is displayed. Vertical frequency number is displayed.
59 Previous screen Y ou can enlarge and project specific por tions of the input picture and select the enlargement ratio f or this por tion using the D .ZOOM Buttons on the remote control unit. • Press D .ZOOM Button the picture will become bigger .
60 Previous screen • Use the and arro w Buttons to mov e the position up and down. • Use the and arro w Buttons to mov e the position to the left and r ight. Digital Zoom Functions V OLUME (Remote Control unit) Note P osition cannot be mov ed with arro w Buttons on the unit.
61 Previous screen W arning Indicator s This LCD Projector has a ST A TUS Code Displa y which calls your attention to prob lem conditions e xisting inside the LCD Projector . The LCD Projector displa ys a status Code Indication each time an internal problem is detected.
62 Previous screen • Cooling fan malfunction. • Misinstalled Air Filter Unit or Lamp cover. • Temperature Sensor malfunction. • Clogged air filter. • Blocked air intake. • The surrounding temperature of the place of use may be too high. • If the Lamp will not light after turning on the main power 2 or 3 times, the Lamp may be damaged.
63 Previous screen Cleaning the Air Filter Air Filter The air filter should be cleaned about e v ery 100 hours. Also , clean the air filter if the “ A-0 ” is indicated in the ST A TUS Code displa y . Replace the filter when it is clogged or dir ty e v en after cleaning.
64 Previous screen • The LCD Projector pow er cannot be turned on unless the Air Filter unit is correctly installed. • Using with the air filter sponge remo v ed will result in dir t and dust being dra wn in and lead to malfunction. 3 Clean the Filter .
65 Previous screen Lamp replacement period The LCD Projector lamp has a limited operating lif e of approximately 2 000 hours. If lamp operation time e xceeds 1 900 hours , “ L-1 ” is display ed as the ST A TUS Code . “ Lamp replacement is recommended.
66 Previous screen In case lamp time reaches 2 000 hour s The LCD Projector will shut itself OFF and the ST A TUS Code indication becomes “ L-0 ” . • If the Lamp is not replaced, tur ning PO WER on will only cause the screen at right to be display ed f or 5 min utes .
67 Previous screen RGB Signals that can be Input The projection mode will be matched automatically to one of the modes which ha v e been pre-set inside the Projector . If a signal which diff ers g reatly from any of the types listed belo w is input, the picture image ma y not be displa yed correctly , or a b lue bac kground ma y be displa yed.
68 Previous screen 1 152 X 864 (70 Hz) 1 152 X 864 63.85 70.01 94.500 1 152 X 864 (75 Hz) 1 152 X 864 67.50 75.00 108.000 1 152 X 864 (85 Hz) 1 152 X 864 77.09 85.00 121.500 Macintosh 21 ˝ 1 152 X 870 68.68 75.06 100.000 1 280 X 960 (60 Hz) 1 280 X 960 60.
69 Previous screen Signals that can be Input Component Signals (YP B P R ) that can be Input Note • * Changing the number of dots to be displa yed to within 800 X 600 ma y cause a por tion of inf ormation to be omitted, or the image quality to be degr aded.
70 Previous screen S-VIDEO/VIDEO Signal that can be Input 3.58 4.43 3.58 4.43 3.58 4.25 or 4.41 AU T O NTSC NTSC4.43 P AL-M PA L P AL-N SECAM Horizontal scanning frequency (kHz) V er tical scanning frequency (Hz) Colour sub-carrier frequency (MHz) Selected automatically .
71 Previous screen Note If using a signal source with poor picture quality , such as a dubbed tape , it ma y not be possib le to get the picture to displa y properly . If the correct signal f or mat is not selected and the picture does not appear nor mal when VIDEO or S-VIDEO signal is being input, select the f or mat b y the f ollowing procedure.
72 Previous screen The LCD Projector is equipped with an internal Blue (Black) Screen function which tur ns the screen b lue b lac k when the video or personal computer equipment connected to the input jac k is tur ned off , or when there is nothing connected to the input jac k.
73 Previous screen Optional Accessories F or ordering instructions, see the accessor y order f or m page. ( 1 ) Full Functional Remote Control Unit ( E T -RMLC50) (2) Replacement Lamp (ET -LA C50) (3).
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