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Instruction manual for all the

above series of models. Please read these instructions

before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

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This is a combined Operating

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of Customers. We hope that you will

have many years of enjoyment from your new LCD Projector.

To obtain maximum benefit from your projector, please read these

instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future

reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and note down the Model

Number and Serial Number of your projector in the space provided on

the rear cover of these instructions.

Trademarks

• VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

• PC-98 is a registered trademark of NEC Co., Ltd.

• S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

This Video Projector is for household use.

Table of Contents

Warnings and Cautions

Read Before Using Description for Each

Section

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• Remote Control

• Mirror Unit

• Set Stand

• Terminal Cap ...

• Projector

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Turning Power On and Off Setting Up

• Cautions During Set-Up ..........

• Cautions During Use

• Introduction of Set-Up Options

• Selecting Projection Method ....

• Placement On Floor ................

• Placement On Table................

• Mounting On Wall

• Mounting On Ceiling

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Projection Distance and Location for Installing

Selecting Screen..............................................................

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Projecting with the Settings You Desire

• AV/RGB Selection

• Using With the Picture Menu of Your Preference

Adjusting the Picture to Your Preference System Examples

Adjustment for RGB

Input Screen Convenient Options

for Use

Cleaning and Proper Use Replacing the Lamp Unit

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Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter

• Connecting to AV Equipment

• Adjusting the Volume

• Connecting to PCs ...............

• Adjusting the Screen Position

• Adjusting the Dot Clock

• Changing Screen Display Language

• Using the Noise Timer Feature

• Using the Off Timer Feature.........................28

• Setting the Screen Colour to Blue

• Adjusting P.DE

• Automatic Adjusting of Picture Al

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Monitor Display................................................................

Check Before Requesting Servicing

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Specifications

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Warnings and Cautions

Warnings

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Unplug the power cord in the event of any malfunction (screen goes blank, no sound, odd sounds, smoke or unusual odors coming from the unit). Unplug the power cord if foreign matter or water falls into the unit, or if the unit is dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

DO NOT place any of the following on the unit: Flower vases, flower pots, cups, small metal objects, or cosmetics containers, chemicals or water.

DO NOT insert foreign

objects (metal or easily

flammable objects).

DO NOT use this unit near water, (near a bath tub, etc.)

DO NOT use if the power cord or power plug is damaged, or if the plug does not fit tightly into the socket.

DO NOT use at a voltage other than indicated.

TAKE CARE NOT to damage the power cord.

DO NOT touch this unit when

there is lightning.

DO NOT remove the top cover as live parts and High Voltage components are accessible when the top cover is removed.

DO NOT place in an unstable location.

Warnings and Cautions

Cautions

DO NOT place in humid or dusty locations, or areas exposed to smoke or steam. DO NOT place in direct sunlight and other sources of direct heat.

Make sure that the lamp has cooled off fully before replacing the lamp unit. (Caution, High Temperature) The lamp will be very hot immediately after use. Touching it can cause burns,

and objects placed in contact with the lamp may be

deformed or damaged by the

heat. Please ask your dealer or

installation company about installing or attaching before attempting to do so (depending on the type of residence you have, certain types of installation may not

be possible).

DO NOT look into the projection lens when the projector is in use. The projection lens emits strong light. Looking into this lens may damage your vision.

Be careful of hot air being expelled from the air exhaust vent. The air exhaust vent expels hot air. Do not place your hand or face in front of this vent as

you may be burned. Also do not place objects sensitive to heat near this vent, as they may be damaged or warped by the

hot air.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION HOLES. Excess internal heat may lead to fire or damage to the unit,

Please observe the following:

•Do not place it in confined spaces such as cabinets or bookshelves.

•Do not coverit with sheets.

Do not place it on carpets or

mattresses.

DO NOT stand, or place heavy objects on the unit. Particular care should be taken by families with small children.

Before cleaning, unplug the power plug from the socket.

Turn the power “Off" before connecting other electrical

equipment.

DO NOT touch the power plug

If your hands are wet.

Unplug the power plug from the socket if you are not going to use the unit for an Extended

period.

Hold the plug by hand when unplugging it from the wall outlet.

Read Before Using

Effective Distance for Operation Using the Remote Control

View From Directly

Above

View From the Side

The remote control must be within 7 m of the optical receiver in order to operate the unit. Shining strong light on the optical receiver of the projector may interfere in transmission between the remote control and the receiver, and prevent the remote control from operating properly.

Inserting the Battery

Open the cover

Apply slight downward pressure while pulling towards the bottom.

Put in batteries and close the cover

Insert the batteries ensuring cor rect polarity. This is identifiable by the V' and

symbols on both the batteries and inside the battery compartment.

Replace the cover.

Two R6 (AA) size

Caution

To prevent damage or leaking

from the batteries:

• Do not mix different types of batteries or new and old batteries, and do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd) They are different in shape and

performance and may fail to

ensure correct operation.

• The batteries cannot be recharged.

• Do not mix the batteries in with the burnable trash, or burn or disassemble the batteries.

Description of Each Section

The circled numbers listed (example ) indicate the page on which the explanation of that section begins.

Remote Control

Power Button

Turns the power on and off when the main power switch on the unit is on.

Recall Button

Used to confirm the input

mode and settings. The

Screen Display Mode will turn on briefly, but will disappear after several seconds.

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AV/RGB Switching Button

Switches the input signal

Mute Button

Turns off the volume for the video input {AV1, AV2).

Volume Buttons

Adjust the volume for the internal speaker at video input mode.

OFF Timer Button

Turns the power off automatically.

Al Button

Automatically adjusts the picture

for video input mode.

MENU Button

Turns the menu display on the screen on and off.

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Normalisation Button —

Sets the "Picture Adjustment," and the "Screen Position Adjustment,” etc. to their Normalisation settings.

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Picture Menu Button

Switches the picture menu.

Cursor Buttons

Used to select, adjust and set menu items on the menu

screen.

• Please take care not to drop the remote control.

• Please take care to prevent the remote control from coming into contact with liquids.

• The projector can also be operated by the power, input-switch, menu, cursor, and volume buttons on the main unit.

Description of Each Section

■ Drawing in and out the mirror unit.

The mirror unit can be folded up and stored when not in use.

Drawing out

Drawing in

OPlHI out the cover section, and

adjust the mirror angle for use.

CJ) Press the cover in to draw it in. d)Press the mirror in to draw it in.

Attaching and removing the

Removing

Attaching

Pull out after sliding the mirror unit towards the bottom of the main unit.

Press until the attachment knobs on the mirror box slide into the attachment slots on the main unit, and lock with a click. Front Side of

Mirror

the Unit

Lock button (2 places)

I The lens cap cannot be put on with the mirror

unit attached.

Attaching and Removing the Set Stand

Attaching

Slide the set stand into the attachment slots on the unit, and push in until the stand locks with a click. When setting up the set stand, insert tongs 2 after inserting tong 1.

Main Unit Attachment Slots (4)

Bottom Side of the Unit

Attachment Slots (6)

Removing

Press on the two spots above the set stand to unlock, and pul! back to remove.

Press

Notes on attaching the terminal caps

The terminal caps (included as standard) on the back terminal section are for the purpose of preventing dust from falling into the terminal section. Please attach these caps to those terminals that are not connected to cables.

Description of Each Section

The circled numbers listed (example (^) indicate the page on which the explanation of that section begins.

Projector

Lamp Unit Storage Bay

Stores the Lamp Unit

AV/RGB Switching

^ Button

Switches the signal being projected each time the button is pressed.

Speaker Section Zoom Ring

(Monaural) Rotate the zoom ring to adjust Stores one (1 W) Speaker the screen size.

Focus Ring

Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Carrying Handle

Use when carrying and taking out of handle.

Adjuster Button

m3/ Used to adjust the tilt of

the projector.

^ Power Button

M-V When the main power is orv

this button turns the power on or off.

/^Volume Button

Adjusts the internal speaker volume at video input mode.

Cursor Button

m3/ Use to select, adjust and set the menu screen options.

Menu Button

Turns the menu display on the screen on and off.

Optical Receiver for Remote Control

Optical Receiver for the signals from the Remote Control.

Power Display Lamp

This lamp illuminates in red when the main power switch is ON, and in green when the power switch on the remote control is ON.

It flashes in green on and off for about 2 minutes when the cooling

fan is running after the power has been turned off.

^ Lamp Monitor

Turns on when it is time to change the lamp unit, and flashes on and off when the lamp circuits are not functioning properly.

Temperature Monitor

Reports abnormal temperatures in the projector by turning on or flashing on and off.

Main Power Switch

Turns the main power ON and OFF (when the power is turned on, the projector enters stand-by mode.)

Description of Each Section

Caution Be careful of hot air flowing out of the air exhaust

vents.

Your hand or face might suffers form burns if you being them near the ventilation holes. Objects if

placed near these holes are liable to be deformed.

Air Exhaust Vents

Front

Adjuster Button

Used to adjust the tilt of the

projector.

RGB input Terminal

Inputs the RGB signals

(PC picture signals)

(D sub-pin 15 input).

Adjustable tegs.

Used to adjust the tilt of the projector.

RGB IN

Air Filter Section

S-Video Input Terminals

Input terminal for the S-Video Signals The S-Video takes priority when both video input terminals are connected at the same time.

I Video Input Terminals

These are the input terminals for the

video signal.

, Audio Input Terminals for Video

Input

These are the audio input terminals that

correspond to the S-Video and Video Signals Since the projector has an internal monaural speaker, audio signals

input in stereo (left and right) are

combined in the projector into a

monaural sound.

Turning the Power On and Off

Turning the main power switch off while the cooling fan is still running will reduce the life of the projection lamp. Always follow the following procedure when turning the power on and off.

Front of Projector

Power Display Lamp

■Preparation

Plug the power cord into the wall socket.

■Turning On the Power

Turn on the Main Power

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Turn on the Power

(Projector) (Remote Control)

Side Operating Panel on Projector

Turn on the Main Power Switch on the front of the projector.

The Power Display Lamp will shine red, and the unit will switch to stand-by

mode.

Press the Power button on the operation panel on the side of the projector,

or press the Power button on the remote control.

The Power Display Lamp will shine green, and an image will be projected onto the screen. (A few seconds will be required before the lamp achieves sufficient brightness).

Remote Control

Turning off the Power

Turn Off the Power

(Projector) (Remote Control)

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Wait until the cooling fan turns off. Turn off the Main Power.

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• The cooling fan will continue to run even after the power is turned off, while the internal temperature of the

projector remains hot (approximately 120 seconds). Please do not unplug the main power cord or turn off the main power switch while the cooling fan is still running.

• If you accidentally turn the power off during use, the images may not be projected even if you immediately turn

the power back on. Wait until the projection lamp cools, and then turn the power back on.

• The lamp may not turn on immediately after the power is turned on. If this happens, the lamp will turn on again automatically after 30 seconds (during this time the Power Display Lamp”s LED illuminates in green.) If the lamp does not light up again, the Power Display Lamp’s LED flickers in green, and the Lamp Monitor Display’s LED flickers in red, turn on the power after the lamp has cooled down sufficiently.

• The projector uses approximately 5 W of power even in standby state after the power has been turned off and the cooling fan has stopped.

Press the Power button on the operation panel on the side of the projector, or press the Power button on the remote control.

Power display lamp will flash in green on and off.

Wait until the Power Lamp a red light on (approx. 120 seconds) Turn off the Main Power Switch on the front panel of the Projector.

The power will turn off, and the Power Lamp will turn off after 6 seconds.

Setting Up

Cautions During Set-Up

Please make sure to obey the following when setting up the projector.

• Please do not set up the projector in locations subject to vibration or shocks.

Vibrations and shocks can damage the Projector and cause it to malfunction.

Please set up the projector in a location that is not exposed to vibrations or shocks.

• Please do not set up the projector near high voltage wires or power sources.

Setting the projector up near high voltage wires or power sources may cause interference with the operation of the projector.

• Please do not set up the projector on top of a tablecloth or carpet.

This may interfere with circulation to the air filter and cause the internal temperature of the projector to rise, which will cause the protection circuit to operate and cut off the power.

• If you intend to mount the projector on the ceiling or a wall, please discuss this

with the dealer from which you purchased the projector.

Cautions During Use

To display the highest quality in images;

Do not shine external light or illumination on the screen surface. This will prevent you from seeing high contrast and high quality images. Cover windows with curtains and blinds, and turn off fluorescent lamps near the screen surface. Moreover, flooring or wails that reflect lights should be covered by carpets or wallpaper.

Do not touch the projection lens or the reflecting surface on the mirror section

with your bare hands.

Fingerprints or dust on the projection lens surface will be magnified and projected on the screen. Therefore please do not

touch the lens or mirror surface with your hand. If the projector is not being used, the lens should be covered with the lens

cap, and the mirror unit section should be folded and stored. *The lens cap cannot be put on with the mirror unit attached.

• Do not hang on objects or a step-ladders on it.

The unit may drop which may lead to injuries.

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