Panasonic PT-LB78E Projecting an image

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Basic Operation

Projecting an image

1. Switch on the connected devices.

Press the play button of the required device.

2. Detect the input signal automatically.

3. Switch the aspect ratio automatically.

1. Place the projector at the right angle from the

screen.

2. Adjust the vertical angle of the projector.

Press the front leg adjuster buttons and adjust the

vertical angle.

See “Front leg adjusters and throwing angle” on

page 18.

3. Open the Zoom-Focus ring cover.

See “Zoom-Focus ring cover” on page 14.

4. Turn the zoom and focus rings to adjust the

projected image.

You can confirm the adjusted effect with the TEST

PATTERN in OPTION menu. See “TEST PATTERN”

on page 38.

5. Close the Zoom-Focus ring cover.

See “Zoom-Focus ring cover” on page 14.

Selecting the input signal

NOTE:

• If the SIGNAL SEARCH in OPTION menu is

deactivated, select the required input method by

pressing the INPUT SELECT buttons of the remote

control or the INPUT SELECT button of the projector

several times. See “SIGNAL SEARCH” on page 37,

“Switching the input signal” on page 26 or “INPUT

SELECT button” on page 14.

• See “ASPECT” on page 34.

Positioning the image

Screen

NOTE:

• Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause

burns or injury.

• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on

page 34.

• When you adjust the zoom after adjusting the focus,

you may need to adjust the focus of the image again.

Focus ring

Zoom ring

Contents

Main E Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: Important Safety Notice Important Safety Information E Declaration of Conformity Page E Contents JQuick steps 2. Connect with other devices See Connections on page 19. 1. Set up your projector See Setting up on page 17. Important Information E Contents Appendix Maintenance Index........................................ .................................. 53 Precautions with regard to safety WARNIN GS E CAUTIONS E Cautions when transporting E Cautions when installing Security Cautions on use E Accessories E Read this first JLANGUAGE JOPTION INSTALLATION ALTITUDE About Your Projector JTop and front view Projector body Control panel About Your Projector JBack and bottom view About Your Projector E Battery compartment Top view Attaching a hand strap Remote control Setting up JCalculation methods for screen dimensions Screen size and throw distance E Projection method Front leg adjusters and throwing angle Getting Started E Connections JConnecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN Before connection to the projector Connecting example: AV equipment Connecting example: Computers E Switching the projector on/off JConnecting JDirect power on function JDisconnecting JDirect power off function E QBy control panel operation QBy remote control operation QBy direct power on function Switching on the projector E JBy control panel operation JBy remote control operation JBy direct power off function Switching off the projector E JPOWER indicator status JPOWER LOCK indicator status POWER and POWER LOCK indicators E Projecting an image Selecting the input signal Positioning the image E Remote control operation QFacing to the projector QFacing to the screen Operating range Setting up the image position automatically E QPressing the COMPUTER button QPressing the WIRELESS button QPressing the VIDEO button QPressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector Switching the input signal E QSwitching the position Controlling the volume of the speaker QChanging the image size QCapturing a new image E QEnlarging the image QShifting the centre point Enlarging the centred area E Menu Navigation Main menu Sub-menu JDisplaying the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance. JAdjusting with the bar scale items E PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE Main menu and Sub-menu Menu Navigation OPTION SECURITY WIRELESS E PICTURE menu BrighterDarker PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS HigherLower E JFor S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals QTV-SYSTEM QSTILL MODE QNOISE REDUCTION POSITION menu POSITION Q4:3 REALTIME KEYSTONE KEYSTONE DOT CLOCK E Q16:9 FRAME LOCK QS4:3 QTHROUGH OPTION menu WIDE MODE STARTUP LOGO QEditing the original text INPUT GUIDE E LAMP POWER CONTROL PANEL LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON E JOSD DESIGN JSXGA MODE JBLACKBOARD JBACK COLOR SECURITY menu JEntering the SECURITY menu QAfter you change the password INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE WIRELESS menu Items in WIRELESS menu In WIRELESS menu, the following items are available. Remote control Control panel E LAMP and TEMP Indicators JTEMP indicator JLAMP indicator Managing the indicated problems E Care and Replacement JBefore cleaning the projector JCleaning the outer surface of the projector JCleaning the front glass surface JCleaning the air filter E JWhen to replace the Lamp unit REPLACE LAMP JBefore replacing the lamp unit Replacing the Lamp unit Care and Replacement JReplacement procedure QRemoving and replacing the lamp unit QResetting the LAMP RUNTIME Troubleshooting The picture is fuzzy. No picture appears. The colour is pale or greyish. No sound can be heard from the internal speaker. Technical Information Mode List of compatible signals Display resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) E JConnection JPin assignments and signal names JCommunication settings JBasic format Serial terminal E JCable specifications Projector PC (DTE) JControl commands Computer connection guidance E JCalculation methods for screen dimensions Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio E Specifications Page E Dimensions Trademark acknowledgements Index Index