Panasonic PT-L595U Projector

Projector

<Top and front>

INPUT select button

(page 18)

Arrow buttons (Up: , Down: , Left: <, Right: >)

This button is used to select the input These buttons are used to select items from the menu

signal source.

screen and for changing setting values.

FOCUS adjustment +/-

buttons

(page 16)

These buttons are used to

adjust the picture focus.

POWER button

(page 11)

This button is used to

turn projection of the

picture on and off.

MENU button

This button is used to turn display of

the menu screen on and off and to

return display to the previous screen.

ZOOM adjustment +/- buttons

(page 16)

These buttons are used to adjust the

picture size.

Built-in speakers

(page 20)

LENS SHIFT dial

(page 15)

These are built-in speakers which are Turning this dial moves the lens up and down. Use it to make fine

capable of outputting stereo sound. adjustments to the lens position when setting up the projector.

Carrying handle

Pull out the handle and

hold it when transporting

the projector.

Remote control signal receptor

(page 10)

This receives the infrared signal transmissions

from the remote control unit.

Focus ring

(page 16)

This ring is used to

adjust the image focus.

Air outlet port

MAIN POWER switch

(page 11)

This switch turns the

power supply to the

projector on and off.

Projection lens

This lens enlarges the image

and projects it onto the screen.

Lens cap

TEMP indicator

(page 38)

This indicator illuminates or flashes as a warning if the

temperature inside the projector reaches an abnormal level.

Fuse holder

(page 4)

LAMP indicator

(page 38)

This indicator illuminates when the useful life of the

lamp is coming to an end, and it flashes when there

is a problem with the lamp unit.

Power input socket

(AC IN)

The power cord which

is supplied with the

projector is connected

here.

Power indicator (STAND BY (R)/ON (G))

(page 11)

This indicator illuminates red when the projector is in standby mode,

green when the projector is on, and orange when in standby mode

and the cooling fan is operating.

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Contents

Main Dear Panasonic Customer: Contents Features High luminance, high-density and high-quality pictures IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Precautions with regard to safety WARNING Setting-up When using the projector If problems occur during use Warning when using 220 240 V power supplies Precautions on handling Cautions regarding setting-up Notes on use Location and function of each part Remote control unit <Front view> <Side view> Projector <Top and front> <Back, bottom and right view> <Side terminal board> Before using the remote control unit Notes on using the batteries Operating range of the remote control unit If facing the remote control unit toward the screen Turning the power on and off Turning on the power Turning off the power Screen requirements Screen characteristics (reference) Standard setting-up positions Standard setting-up dimensions Adjusting the position of the projected picture Setting the projector up horizontally <Retracting the adjustable legs> Adjusting the lens 4. Press the < and > buttons to adjust the picture size. Setting-up positions and changing the projection method Basic operation Changing the input source <Switching the signal mode during RGB signal input> <System format selection for S-VIDEO (VIDEO) input signals> Adjusting the volume Turning off the sound Resetting adjustment values to the factory pre-settings (standard values) Adjusting the picture to the desired setting Press the and Press the < and > buttons to display the COLOR individual adjustment screen. Adjusting the white balance 4. Press the and The color being adjusted can be changed by pressing the and buttons Adjusting the sound to the desired setting 2. Press the and Adjusting the picture position <When adjusting the horizontal position (H-POSI)> <When adjusting the vertical position (V-POSI)> Adjusting the blanking Adjusting the horizontal amplitude 2. Press the and 4. Press the and <When increasing the horizontal amplitude> <When decreasing the horizontal amplitude> About dot clock adjustment 1. Press the and 1. Press the and Adjusting the dot clock frequency Adjusting the clock phase Using other useful functions Turning off the on-screen display of input signal information 2. Press the and Disabling the POWER button of the remote control unit 2. Press the and Changing the on-screen display language to another language 6. Press the and Using the countdown timer 2. Press the and Setting procedure Using the power save function Using the lens retracting function 4. Press the and buttons to select LENS RETRACT. 5. Setting the screen color when no signal is input and during picture muting 4. Press the and buttons to select MUTE SETTING. 7. Using the MUTE remote control unit button to turn off both sound and picture System configuration example Notes on system configuration Example of connection to audio-visual equipment Example of connection to a computer About the Macintosh adapter Wireless mouse Example of connection Operation Using the serial connector Pin layout and signal names for SERIAL connector Communication settings Basic format Cable specifications : Control commands Indicators Cleaning the air filter Page Lamp unit replacement period Replacing the lamp unit Replacement procedure 8. Before asking for service, check the following points. Specifications Trademark Acknowledgements