Panasonic PT-L6600E Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PT-L6600E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-L6600E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

PT-L6510E
Model No.
PT-L6600E
Read these instructions completely before operating this unit.
TQBJ 0119
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions PT-L6510E Model No. PT-L6600E Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ 0119...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. PT-L6510E / PT-L6600E Model number: Serial number: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
  • Page 3 lMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moutded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSl to BS1362.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Loading batteries ... 14 Effective control range ... 14 Using laser pointer ... 15 Setting projector IDs for remote control ... 15 Using the remote control as a PC mouse ... 16 Using the remote control in wired mode ... 17 Setting-up ...
  • Page 5: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. • If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.
  • Page 6: Caution

    • If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Centre. Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector. • Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electric shocks.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Ask an Authorized Service Centre to clean inside the projector at least once a year. • If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. • It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Centre to clean the projector when required.
  • Page 8: Precautions On Handling

    6 hours every day, you may have to replace optical parts, such as LCD panels or polarizers within less than one year. When you use the projector in such a case, ask your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for details.
  • Page 9: Example Of System Up

    Example of System up The projector features a wealth of interface ports and optional parts that can be used to set up the projection system in diverse ways. The following presents some of those setup examples: System 1 Picture brightness can be doubled by stacking two projectors with the stacking brackets.
  • Page 10: Location And Function Of Each Part

    “LASER” button is pressed. POWER button (page 23) Turns the projector ON/OFF when the MAIN POWER switch on the projector is set to “ I ”. AUTO SETUP button (page 23) Pressing this button automatically corrects picture positioning on the screen. While the auto setup feature is active, the message “AUTO SETUP”...
  • Page 11: Projector

    Cap the lens whenever the projector is left unused. Power status light (page 23) Lit in red when the projector is in standby mode with MAIN POWER switch set to “ I ”. Lit in green when the unit is turned ON.
  • Page 12: Projector

    Location and function of each part Projector < Top · Rear and Side > How to open panel lid Press the mark on the upper right corner of the panel lid until it clicks open. Stack Lid When two projectors are to be stacked, use this lid for positioning.
  • Page 13: Projector

    The signals applied to RGB1 or RGB2 input ports appear at this port (15-pin D-sub female connector). REMOTE port (page 39) This port may be used to control the projector from the Remote Control set up in Wired mode. (9-pin D- sub female connector) DVI-D IN port (pages 19 and 21) DVI-D signals are applied to this port.
  • Page 14: Using The Remote Control Unit

    The remote control should normally be aimed at either the front or rear remote control receiver window on the projector (fig. 1). Otherwise it may also be aimed at the screen, which will reflect commands back to the projector's front receiver window as illustrated in figure 2.
  • Page 15: Using Laser Pointer

    3. Select the ID number you wish and then press the “ENTER” button. Note • The projector ID number in the remote control is set to “ALL” by default. It is therefore not necessary to set a projector ID number when only one projector is used.
  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control As A Pc Mouse

    RGB 2 IN • When your PC is attached to the projector for the first time, the “new hardware wizard” will launch automatically. When USB cable connects for the first time between projector and PC, the following massage appear from PC. The reason that the driver not installed, therfore press “NEXT”...
  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control In Wired Mode

    Wired Remote Control Cable. The wired remote control is particularly useful if the projector is sited in a place where it is exposed to intense ambient light or if an object blocks the path of IR light from the Remote Control.
  • Page 18: Setting-Up

    Projection Scheme 2 Table standing (Default position) Installation Geometry After the projector is roughly positioned, picture size and vertical picture positioning can be finely adjusted with the powered zoom lens and lens tilt mechanism. Side view With optional ceiling mount...
  • Page 19: Setup Precautions

    • The projector contains built-in speakers. When greater sound output is required, use an audio amplifier connected to the projector's AUDIO OUT jack. Once the cable is plugged into the AUDIO OUT jack, the audio signal lines to the internal speakers are automatically cut off.
  • Page 20: Example Of Connecting With Av Products

    RGB audio input is available for the RGB1, RGB2 and DVI-D. You will need to change audio input connections depending on your signal selection. • If your audio equipment is connected to the projector's AUDIO OUT jack, the remote control supplied with the projector can be used to control volume, balance, and mute on the audio output line.
  • Page 21: Example Of Connecting With Pcs

    • When the projector's main power is turned OFF, also turn OFF all the PCs connected to it. • *1 An asterisk denotes that the second projector requires positioning if the RGB outputs are connected in a daisy chain. However, the signals should be divided at the signal source if possible.
  • Page 22: Example Of Connecting With System Switcher

    RGB 1 IN DVI-D Caution • *1 An asterisk denotes that the second projector requires positioning if the RGB outputs are connected in a daisy chain. However, the signals should be divided at the signal source if possible. Note • Read the operating instructions for the system switcher carefully.
  • Page 23: Starting To Use

    Adjust volume level with the “VOLUME (+/-)” buttons. --- [Remote control] For volume level control on the projector, see page 27. If your audio equipment is connected to the AUDIO OUT jack, the VOLUME control adjusts the line output level.
  • Page 24: Leveling The Projector

    • If the picture has keystone distortion, do keystone adjustment from the menu. (page 32) <Retracting the Leveling Feet> While lifting the front side of the projector, raise the Leveling lever, and then slowly lower the unit. LEVELING feet the Picture...
  • Page 25: Advice On The Installation Of Exhaust Guides

    Using the Shutter function The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carring out preparation. The projector uses less power in shutter mode than it does in normal projection mode.
  • Page 26: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    1999 T O T A L Caution • If the input video signal format is changed while in Zoom mode, the projector will exit Zoom mode. • PT-L6600E does not have a highlight indication. < For PT-L6510E > 1. Press the remote control Digital Zoom (D.ZOOM +/-) buttons.
  • Page 27: On-Screen Menus

    On-screen menus Menu screens Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting, or reconfiguring the projector. The menu structure is as follows: MAIN MENU (PT-L6510E) MENU INDEX WINDOW PICTURE POSITION AUDIO ZOOM/FOCUS LANGUAGE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 SELECT ENTER Note • PT-L6600E does not have "INDEX WINDOW"...
  • Page 28: Basic Menu Operations

    MENU button clears all menus from the screen. Menu Items Shown with White Characters • Some menu items may not be valid for some signal formats applied to the projector. Invalid menu items are shown in white letters and the “ENTER” button remains ineffective to those items.
  • Page 29: Using The Index Window Function

    • When you execute steps 2 and 3 above, the memory is temporarily cleared and the index window image is saved to memory. • If the input signal format is changed while an index window is on the screen, the projector will exit the index window mode.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Picture

    “TINT” is used to adjust human skin. button: Adjusts skin tone toward greenish colour. button: Adjusts skin tone toward reddish-purple. Note • PT-L6600E is able to adjust the tint level at input mode. BRIGHT “BRIGHT” is used to adjust the black level (brightness).
  • Page 31: Tv-System

    Note • If you choose a user address registered for a signal that does not match the input signal, it is regarded as “no signal”, and the projector will display the specified background colour. STANDARD Pressing the “ENTER” button resets all the adjustment parameter values to the factory default values, with a “STANDARD”...
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Position

    Note • Keystone distortion can be corrected to 20˚ of the angle of tilt for the projector. However, the greater the correction amount,the more the picture quality will deteriorate, and the harder it will become to achieve a good level of focus. To obtain...
  • Page 33: Aspect

    • The S1 video is the wide-aspect-ready S-video format containing an aspect sense signal for squeezed videos fed from video equipment. • If "AUTO" is chosen, the projector automatically compresses the squeezed input video into the 16:9 aspect ratio if it detects the aspect sense signal.
  • Page 34: Option 1 Settings

    PROJECTION SCHEME 2 PROJECTION SCHEME 2 is used to choose the appropriate projection scheme from Floor and Ceiling: FLOOR: Choose this option if the projector is installed CEILING: Choose if the projector is installed on the button under the ceiling...
  • Page 35: Option 2 Settings

    “SINGLE”, “SINGLE 1”, or “SINGLE 2” mode, the projector will enter Standby mode after 10 minutes. • If only one lamp is installed in the projector, set lamp mode to either “SINGLE 1” or “SINGLE 2”. “SINGLE 1” or “SINGLE 2” is selected. If the corresponding lamp is not installed, the other lamp will turn on.
  • Page 36: Setting Unit Id

    OPTION 2 settings SETTING UNIT ID UNIT ID is used to set projector IDs when the user wishes to control two or more projectors either simultaneously or separately. SET ID "ALL": The projectors can be simultaneously controlled from any remote control regardless of their ID settings.
  • Page 37: Using The Serial

    • Projector ID supported on the RS-232C interface is 0 (ALL) to 99. • The remote control ID is set from 0 to 3. If a command is sent with a projector ID specified, the projector will return answer back only if the ID contained in the command matches the projector ID or the projector ID is set to ALL.
  • Page 38: Control Command

    • After turning the lamp OFF, if the PON command is sent during cooling fan operation, lighting control will function for approximately 95 seconds (PT-L6510E) or 40 seconds (PT-L6600E) after turning OFF to protect the lamp. Parameter 000 = Adjustment value 0...
  • Page 39: Using The Remote Terminal

    1 and 9 are shorted. RS-232C commands will also be ignored. • Do not short pins. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 when pin 9 is open. If this is done, the projector will ignore signals from the remote control.
  • Page 40: Indication Of Lamp Monitor

    Indication of lamp monitor This projector is equipped with 3 indicators to show when a lamp needs replacement or there is an abnormal internal temperature. These lamps flash or light up to indicate a problem. Turn the power off and follow the steps below.
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    • With the PT-L6510E, the temperature sensor (TEMP) lamp will flash. • With the PT-L6600E, the temperature sensor (TEMP) lamp will flash and the light source lamp will go out. Clean the air filter approximately every 100 hours of use, although more frequent cleaning may be necessary depending on the environment.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    PT-L6510E ET-LAL6510 (1 lamp) • ET-LAL6510W (2 lamps) PT-L6600E • Lamps other than those indicated above must not be used with this projector. Be sure to use the specified lamp. Lamp replacement period The light source lamp of this projector has a life cycle of 2000 hours (Lamp power---hi, Lamp selection---dual setting).
  • Page 43: Lamp Unit Replacement Steps

    2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the lamp unit cover located on the rear of the projector. 3. Remove the lamp unit cover by pulling it forward.
  • Page 44 “ L A M P RUNTIME”. 12. Press and hold the “ENTER” button on the projector or the remote control for approximately 3 seconds. The “LAMP RUNTIME” will change to “L1 RESET [POWER OFF]”...
  • Page 45: Before Asking For Service

    Abnormal image • Are their any malfunctions on the source side, such as bad video tapes? • Are you inputting a signal that is not compatible with this projector? (See page 48) • Is the cable too long? Does not display •...
  • Page 46: Specifications

    1.0 V [p-p] 75 HD/SYNC: TTL-compatible, high-impedance w/ auto active Hi/Lo switching TTL-compatible, high-impedance w/ auto active Hi/Lo switching PT-L6600E (SXGA) 1.398.784 pixels (1.366 x 1.024 dots) x 3 1 to 1.3 3 600 lm (ANSI) Dot clock frequency: under 162 MHz [625i] 15.63 kHz...
  • Page 47 High-density D-sub 15-pin connector (female) input: Y = 1.0 V [p-p] including sync. signal P RGB input: RGB2 input G-Sync.: HD/SYNC: TTL-compatible, high-impedance w/ auto active Hi/Lo switching VD: TTL-compatible, high-impedance w/ auto active Hi/Lo switching 1 set stereo minijack, Audio input 0.5 V [rms] for RGB 1/2...
  • Page 48: Appendix

    480p Note • The PT-L6600E has a pixel resolution of 1 366 x 1 024. Pixel data exceeding this resolution is converted into 1 366 x 1 024 pixels. • The PT-L6510E has a pixel resolution of 1 024 x 768. Pixel data exceeding this resolution is converted into 1 024 x 768 pixels.
  • Page 49: Dimensions

    Dimensions Trademark acknowledgments Trademark • PS/2, VGA, and XGA are trademarks of U.S. IBM Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of U.S. Apple Computers, Inc. • PC-98 is a trademark of NEC Corporation. • S-VGA is a trademark or registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. •...
  • Page 50 M1002-0 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ © Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2002...

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