Panasonic PT-LB51E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-LB51E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
PT-LB51NTE
Model No.
PT-LB51E
Commercial Use
AUTO
SETUP
INPUT
SELECT
COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO
WIRELESS
PRESENTATION PAGE
MENU
RETURN
ENTER
FREEZE
SHUTTER
COMPUTER
SEARCH
DEFAULT
INDEX-
WINDOW
MULTI-LIVE
DIGITAL ZOOM
VOLUME
TQBJ0229-4
E
NGLISH

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Operating Instructions LCD Projector PT-LB51NTE Model No. PT-LB51E Commercial Use AUTO SETUP INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO WIRELESS PRESENTATION PAGE MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Important Safety Notice Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Les clients peuvent télécharger une copie de la DC originale pour ce produit à partir de notre serveur DC: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Coordonnées dans l’UE : Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany...
  • Page 5 NGLISH - 5...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 16. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 18. 3. Prepare the Remote control See “Remote control” on page 12. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 20.
  • Page 7 Settings Menu Navigation ...29 Navigating through the MENU ... 29 Main menu and Sub-menu... 30 PICTURE menu...32 PICTURE MODE ... 32 CONTRAST ... 32 BRIGHTNESS... 32 COLOR ... 32 TINT ... 32 SHARPNESS... 32 COLOR TEMPERATURE ... 32 DAYLIGHT VIEW... 33 AI...
  • Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
  • Page 9: Cautions

    Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin.
  • Page 10: Cautions When Transporting

    Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly.
  • Page 11: Cautions On Use

    1hour later again. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD. Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control* PT-LB51NTE : N2QAYB000169 (X1) PT-LB51E: N2QAYB000172 (X1) AUTO SETUP INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO...
  • Page 12: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Remote control POWER button Switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 21) Display the MAIN MENU. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER. (page 29) Capture the projected image as a frozen picture.
  • Page 13 Attaching a hand strap You can attach a favourite strap on to the Remote control. NOTE: • Do not drop the Remote control. • Avoid contact with liquids or moisture. • Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the Remote control. •...
  • Page 14: Projector Body

    About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view LAMP indicator (page 41) Luminance Sensor (page 33) This sensor detects the luminance when the “DAYLIGHT VIEW” function is operating. Do not cover the projector and do not place any object on the projector when using it.
  • Page 15: Connector Panel

    Back and bottom view Connector Panel Lamp unit compartment (page 43) Air intake port, Air filter (page 42) Font adjustable legs (L/R) Adjust the projection angle. (page 17) Connector Panel COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT Connect an RGB signal cable from Selectable for input a computer.
  • Page 16: Setting Up

    Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 1.2x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image Projection size (4 : 3) Screen Screen height diagonal (SD) (SH) 33" (0.84 m) 0.50 m (1'7") 40"...
  • Page 17: Projection Method

    Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 37.. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING NOTE:...
  • Page 18: Connections

    Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. If the input signal is affected by signal jitter, the projected image may have poor image quality and timebase correction is effective.
  • Page 19: Connecting With Av Equipment

    Connecting with AV equipment Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN To S-VIDEO output To video output or audio output Connecting with COMPONENT IN D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable Red (connect to P Blue (connect to P Green (connect to Y signal connector) NOTE: •...
  • Page 20: Switching The Projector On/Off

    Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Connecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the Mains lead to a mains socket. Disconnecting 1.
  • Page 21: Power Indicator

    POWER indicator Indicator status Flashing GREEN ORANGE Flashing NOTE: • If the projector is switched on again while the internal cooling fan is still operating by the internal power supply, it may take a while to start the projection. • The electric consumption in standby mode is 4 W. Switching the projector on/off POWER indicator Status...
  • Page 22: Switching On The Projector

    Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector 1. Plug the Mains lead into the projector. The POWER indicator lights up in RED. 2. Press the POWER button. The POWER indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 23: Switching Off The Projector

    Switching off the projector 1. Press the POWER button. The confirmation screen is displayed. It will disappear and return to the projection after 10 seconds without any operation. To return to the projection, press any button except the POWER button. 2.
  • Page 24: Projecting An Image

    Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” on page 26. The image will be projected on the screen.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Operating range AUTO SETUP INPUT SELECT COMPUTER WIRELESS VIDEO WIRELESS PRESENTATION PAGE MENU RETURN ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER COMPUTER SEARCH DEFAULT INDEX- WINDOW MULTI-LIVE DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME Setting up the image position automatically You can adjust the setting of the image position, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically for the projected COMPUTER signal image.
  • Page 26: Switching The Input Signal

    Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, WIRELESS (PT- LB51NTE only) and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while.
  • Page 27: Capturing An Image

    Resetting to the factory default settings You can reset most of the customised settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the Remote control. Display the required sub menu or the menu items and press the DEFAULT button again. See “Main menu and Sub-menu”...
  • Page 28: Enlarging The Centred Area

    Remote control operation Enlarging the centred area You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1. Press DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button once. The centred area of the image will then be enlarged to 1.5x.
  • Page 29: Settings

    Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remote control. The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons.
  • Page 30: Main Menu And Sub-Menu

    Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The Main menu has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu. NOTE: • Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. • Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. •...
  • Page 31 Main menu Sub-menu OPTION INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO FUNCTION BUTTON COMPUTER2 SELECT LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION HIGHLAND RGB/YP VOLUME DETAILED SETUP SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE WIRELESS NETWORK...
  • Page 32: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. Setting for a general image STANDARD Bright and sharp setting...
  • Page 33: Daylight View

    DAYLIGHT VIEW You can keep the projected image bright and vivid even in well-lit rooms where the ambient light sources cannot be controlled, such as when a door opens or when window coverings fail to block out sunlight. Automatic adjustment AUTO: Deactive OFF:...
  • Page 34: Position Menu

    POSITION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. REALTIME KEYSTONE This projector detects its own degree of tilt and corrects the keystone distortion automatically. Deactive OFF: Active KEYSTONE This projector detects its own degree of tilt and corrects...
  • Page 35: Resizing

    The input signal will be projected without any change. 16:9 The squeezed signal will be projected in 16:9 ratio. S4:3 The input signal will be sized down 75 % and projected. S4:3 mode is effective when projecting 4:3 image on to a 16:9 screen. AUTO The S1 signal which contains an identifying signal will be detected and automatically project the...
  • Page 36: Option Menu

    OPTION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. INPUT GUIDE When the input signal is changed, the input signal information will be displayed in the upper right corner of the projected images.
  • Page 37: Lamp Runtime

    LAMP RUNTIME You can check how long the lamp has been used. NOTE: • LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on page 43. POWER OFF TIMER You can set the off timer to switch off the POWER of the projector after a certain period of time automatically when no signal is detected.
  • Page 38: Highland

    OPTION menu HIGHLAND If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. Press I H to select the required option. The fan speed is low. The fan speed is high. NOTE: •...
  • Page 39: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. Entering the SECURITY Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation.
  • Page 40: Wireless Menu (Pt-Lb51Nte Only)

    WIRELESS menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. NOTE: • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. NGLISH - 40 (PT-LB51NTE only) Items in WIRELESS menu...
  • Page 41: Temp And Lamp Indicators

    TEMP, LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way. 2.
  • Page 42: Care And Replacement

    Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector Before cleaning the projector Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Replacing the Lamp unit Before replacing the Lamp unit Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAB50). When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.
  • Page 44 Care and Replacement 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector, and then remove the Lamp unit cover. Lamp unit cover 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the two lamp unit cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Then hold the handles of the Lamp unit and gently pull the Lamp unit out from the projector.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem The Mains lead may not be connected. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. Power does not turn on. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.
  • Page 46: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Display resolution Mode (dots) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 480i 720 x 480i 576i 720 x 576i 480p 720 x 483 576p 720 x 576 1 080/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 080/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 720/60p...
  • Page 47: Serial Terminal

    Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter. Connection COMPUTER1 Serial adapter (ET-ADSER:sold separately) Pin assignments and signal names Communication settings...
  • Page 48: Cable Specifications

    Technical Information Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector Control commands Command Control contents Power ON Power OFF Volume INPUT Lamp condition query SHUTTER NGLISH - 48 Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.
  • Page 49: Computer Connection Guidance

    The key commands are depend on the manufactures. If you select the computer terminals which has no signals while the INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. Manufacturer Key command Panasonic FUJITSU NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes.
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Technical Information Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Optical output Light output uniformity Contrast raito Operating environment Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning Vertical scanning frequency frequency (for RGB signal) Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals...
  • Page 51 Length 210 mm (8 - 1/4") PT-LB51NTE: 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.) PT-LB51E: 1.8 kg (4.0 lbs.) EN60950, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55024 3 V DC (AA batteries x 2) Approx. 15 m (49'2") (when operated directly in front of signal receptor) 117 g (4.2 ozs.) (including batteries)
  • Page 52 Technical Information Dimensions <Units: mm (inch)> NGLISH - 52...
  • Page 53: Dimensions

    Technical Information Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.
  • Page 54: Index

    Index ... 15 AC IN ... 11 Accessories ... 33 ... 15 Air exhaust port ... 15 Air filter ... 15 Air intake port ... 35 ASPECT ... 15 AUDIO IN AUTO SETUP ... 37 Menu ... 25 Remote control ...
  • Page 55 ... 36 OPTION menu ... 38 OSD DESIGN ... 12 PAGE (PT-LB51NTE only) ... 39 PASSWORD CHANGE ... 32 PICTURE menu ... 32 PICTURE MODE ... 34 POSITION ... 34 POSITION menu POWER ... 14 Control panel ... 21 Indicator status ...
  • Page 56 Printed in Japan S0607-5108F...

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