Panasonic PT-LC55E manual Setting-up, Projection methods, Projection distances, Projector position

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Setting-up

Projection methods

The projector can be set up so that 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 37 for details.)

DESK/CEILING

DESK

CEILING

FRONT

 

(Factory default setting)

 

FRONT/REAR

 

REAR

 

NOTE:

BYou will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKC75) when using the ceiling installation method.

Projection distances

4:3 Screen

 

Projection distance (L)

 

Height

Preparation

 

 

 

PT-LC75E

PT-LC55E

 

size

position

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wide

Telephoto

Wide

Telephoto

 

(diagonal)

(H1)

 

(LW)

(LT)

(LW)

(LT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.84 m(33˝)

 

1.1 m(3´7˝)

 

1.1 m(3´7˝)

0.08 m(3-1/8˝)

 

1.02 m(40˝)

1.2 m(3´11˝)

1.4 m(4´7˝)

1.2 m(3´11˝)

1.4 m(4´7˝)

0.09 m(3-17/32˝)

 

1.27 m(50˝)

1.5 m(4´11˝)

1.7 m(5´6˝)

1.5 m(4´11˝)

1.8 m(5´10˝)

0.11 m(4-5/16˝)

 

1.52 m(60˝)

1.8 m(5´10˝)

2.1 m(6´10˝)

1.8 m(5´10˝)

2.1 m(6´10˝)

0.14 m(5-1/2˝)

 

1.78 m(70˝)

2.1 m(6´10˝)

2.4 m(7´10˝)

2.1 m(6´10˝)

2.5 m(8´2˝)

0.16 m(6-9/32˝)

 

2.03 m(80˝)

2.4 m(7´10˝)

2.8 m(9´2˝)

2.4 m(7´10˝)

2.9 m(9´6˝)

0.18 m(7-1/16˝)

 

2.29 m(90˝)

2.7 m(8´10˝)

3.2 m(10´5˝)

2.8 m(9´2˝)

3.2 m(10´5˝)

0.20 m(7-27/32˝)

 

2.54 m(100˝)

3.0 m(9´10˝)

3.5 m(11´5˝)

3.0 m(9´10˝)

3.6 m(11´9˝)

0.22 m(8-21/32˝)

 

3.05 m(120˝)

3.6 m(11´9˝)

4.2 m(13´9˝)

3.7 m(12´1˝)

4.3 m(14´1˝)

0.26 m(10-7/32˝)

 

3.81 m(150˝)

4.5 m(14´9˝)

5.3 m(17´4˝)

4.6 m(15´1˝)

5.4 m(17´8˝)

0.33 m(12-31/32˝)

 

5.08 m(200˝)

6.0 m(19´8˝)

7.1 m(23´3˝)

6.1 m(20´)

7.3 m(23´11˝)

0.44 m(17-5/16˝)

 

6.35 m(250˝)

7.5 m(24´7˝)

8.9 m(29´2˝)

7.6 m(24´11˝)

9.1 m(29´10˝)

0.55 m(21-5/8˝)

 

7.62 m(300˝)

9.0 m(29´6˝)

10.7 m(35´1˝)

9.2 m(30´2˝)

11.0 m(36´1˝)

0.66 m(25-31/32˝)

 

Setting-up dimensions which are not given in the above table can be calculated using the formulas below.

If the screen size (diagonal) is SD (m), then the following formula is used to calculate the projection distance for the wide lens position (LW) and the projection distance for the telephoto lens position (LT).

Projector position

Top edge of screen

SH

Screen

 

L

 

H1

Bottom edge of screen

L:Projection distance SH: Image height SW:Image width

H1: Distance from centre of lens to bottom edge of projected image

PT-LC75E

PT-LC55E

LW=0.030xSD/0.0254-0.037

LW=0.031xSD/0.0254-0.038

LT=0.036xSD/0.0254-0.037

LT=0.037xSD/0.0254-0.038

For 16:9 aspect ratios, the following formula can be used to calculate the projection distance.

PT-LC75E

PT-LC55E

LW=0.032xSD/0.0254-0.037

LW=0.033xSD/0.0254-0.038

LT=0.039xSD/0.0254-0.037

LT=0.040xSD/0.0254-0.038

NOTE:

SW

Screen

57 mm

L

(2-7/32˝)

BThe dimensions in the table above and the values obtained from the above formulas may contain slight errors.

BIf you use the projection distance for the 16:9 screen, the 4:3 projection image overflows the screen at the top and bottom.

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Contents LCD Projector Commercial Use Model No. PT-LC75EDear Panasonic Customer Model number PT-LC75E / PT-LC55ESerial number Important the Moulded Plug U.K. onlyContents Precautions with regard to safetyDo not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outletInsulate the battery using tape or similar before disposal Do not place the projector into water or let it become wetAccessories Use only the specified batteryDo not put your weight on this projector Precautions on handling Order to get the best picture qualityDo not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands About the screenLocation and function of each part Do not cover these ports+ Air filter Speaker # Air outlet port Do not cover this portProjector control panel and remote control unit Connector panel About the RGB Input indicatorAbout the automatic setup function Using the remote control unit Connections Inserting the batteryOperating range English ENGLISH-21 Setting-up Projection methodsProjection distances Projector positionTurning on the power Turning off the powerStarting to use On-screen menus Menu screensMain Menu Using the freeze function Returning a setting toFactory default Menu operation guidePress the H button Press the I button Press the Menu button to return to the previous screenAdjusting the picture Darker. Adjust the Bright settingWhen an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input Button to make the pictureAdjusting the position AutoOFF Option settings Auto Y·PB·PRHDTV60 HDTV50Using the Index Window function Using the shutter functionChanging the display language KeystoneUsing the Serial connector Indicators Temp indicatorLamp indicator RemedyLamp unit replacement period Cleaning procedureLamp unit replacement procedure Before asking for service Specifications Horizontal scanningFrequency Vertical scanning Frequency Dot clock frequencyDimensions List of compatible signalsAppendix Trademark acknowledgements
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