Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. LCD Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Model No. PT-LM2E POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR TQBJ 0175-1...
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. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
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IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded 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 BSI to BS1362.
Precautions with regard to safety ...5 Accessories ...9 Before use ...10 Location and function of each part...12 Getting started Setting-up...17 Projection methods, Projector position, Projection distances Connections...19 Connecting to computer, Connecting to video equipment Preparation for the remote control unit...21 Basic Operation Turning on the power...22...
B Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. B Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
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Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. B 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.
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B Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.
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B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required.
Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Card remote control unit (N2QADC000008 x1) POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR Softcase (TPEP012 x 1) Lithium battery for...
When moving the projector, use the accessory softcase. When placing the projector inside the softcase, position it so that the lens is facing upward. Attach the lens cover so that the direction of the “Panasonic” logo becomes as shown in the figure above. Cautions regarding setting-up Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks.
10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off. Liquid crystal panel The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red.
# Focus ring (page 23) $ Zoom ring (page 23) % Speaker & Projector control panel (Top) (page 14) ' Remote control unit holder Store the remote control unit as shown in the figure above. ( Leg adjuster buttons (L/R) (page 23) These buttons are used to unlock the front adjustable legs.
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Projector <Back and bottom> # Connector panel (page 16) $ Air outlet port Do not cover this port. % Air inlet port Do not cover this port. & Lamp unit holder (page 50) ' Front adjustable legs (L/R) (page 23) ( Air inlet port, Air filter (page 49) Do not cover this port.
Projector control panel & Remote control unit 14-E NGLISH <Top> ˛ POWER INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR Menu operation <on connector panel:page 16>...
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$ TEMP indicator (page 47) This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector or around it. If the temperature rises above a certain level, the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will flash.
Connector panel # Menu operation (on connector panel) (page 14) $ RGB IN connector (pages 19 and 20) This connector is used to input RGB signals and YP % S-VIDEO IN connector (pages 20 and 39) This connector is used to input signals from a S-VIDEO-compatible equipment such as a video deck.
Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the “OPTION2” menu. Refer to page 43 for details.)
In such cases, it will be necessary to connect a TBC (time base corrector). B Refer to the list on page 58 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. B Only one audio system circuit is available for the AUDIO IN L-R jacks, so if you change the audio input source, you will need to remove and insert the appropriate plugs.
Connecting to video equipment D-sub15-pin (male) - BNCx5 (male) adapter cable Red (connect to P Blue (connect to P Green (connect to Y signal connector) BNC/RCA adapter NOTE: B If the signal cables are disconnected or if the power supply for the computer or video deck is turned off while “D.ZOOM”(digital zoom) or “INDEX WINDOW”...
Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. B If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used.
BThe power indicator on the projector will illuminate red. Press the POWER button. BThe power indicator on the projector will flash green. After a short period, the indicator will illuminate green, and a picture will be projected. Turn on the power of all connected devices.
BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal. BWhen a YP instead of “RGB”. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the setup place. Adjusting the angle BWhile pressing the adjuster buttons, adjust the forward/back angle of tilt of the projector.
B You can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by holding it down for at least 0.5 seconds. B When the projector is in standby mode (the power indicator on the projector is illuminated red), the projector continues to draw approximately 5 W of power even when the cooling fan has stopped.
B Do not put the projector in a bag while the cooling fan is operating. CAUTION If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Correcting keystone distortion and automatic positioning (AUTO SETUP) This projector detects its degree of tilt and the input signal. Keystone distortion and the position of the image can then be corrected automatically in accordance with the input signal. POWER INPUT...
(SHUTTER) 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 carrying out preparation.
VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR The remote control unit functions during D.ZOOM (digital zoom) Press the F,G,IandHbuttons to move the enlarged area which you want to project. Press the D.ZOOM +/- buttons to change the enlargement ratio. Press the MENU button to return to the normal screen.
SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR The remote control unit functions during INDEX WINDOW Press the F or G button to select a screen size. It can switch to three stages. Still Moving picture picture Press the I I or H H button to switch between the still picture screen and moving picture screen.
On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. MAIN MENU M E N U K E Y S T O N E...
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POSITION menu (page 38) When an RGB/YP signal is being input P O S I T I O N P O S I T I O N D O T C L O C K C L O C K P H A S E A S P E C T 4 : 3 R E S I Z I N G...
INPUT VIDEO AUTO MENU SETUP ENTER FREEZE SHUTTER VOLUME D.ZOOM INDEX WINDOW PROJECTOR Menu operation (on connector panel) NOTE: B Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen. 32-E NGLISH # Press the MENU button. The “MAIN MENU”...
“STANDARD” from the menu screen and then press the ENTER button. Unavailable on-screen menu items This projector has unadjustable items and unusable functions depending on the signal being input. When an item cannot be adjusted or a function cannot be used, the...
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 the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible.
Adjusting the picture Press the F or G button on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, and then press the I or H button to change the setting. For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the I or H button...
TV system. NOTE: B When set to “AUTO”, the projector automatically distinguishes between NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. O F F A U T O N T S C N T S C 4 .
STILL MODE S T I L L M O D E O F F To reduce flickering of still images (vertical flicker), set “STILL MODE” to “ON”. NOTE: B Do not set “STILL MODE” to “ON” when playing back moving images. SIGNAL MODE (RGB/YP only)
SETUP” is carried out, adjust by the following procedure. Press the F or G button on the projector or remote control unit to select an item, and then press the I or H button to change the setting. For items with bar scales, press the...
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16:9 which include a detector signal. This detector signal is output by some sources such as wide-vision video decks. B When “ASPECT” is set to “AUTO”, the projector recognizes the detector signal and automatically switches the aspect ratio to 16:9. When a 4:3 signal is being input.
Keep this in mind when selecting the aspect ratio. B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programmes for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if...
Changing the display language Press the F or G button on the projector or remote control unit to select a language, then press the ENTER button to accept the setting. L A N G U A G E E N G L I S H...
AUTO KEYSTN This should normally be set to “ON”. R E T R N During “AUTO SETUP”, the angle of tilt of the projector is detected and keystone distortion is corrected automatically. Use this setting when you do not want automatic keystone correction to be carried out during “AUTO...
B L A C K This sets the colour which is projected onto the screen when no signal is being input to the projector. FRONT/REAR F R O N T / R E A R F R O N T...
“ON” by using the remote control unit. AUTO POW.OFF If no signal is input to the projector for the duration of the period you set, the projector will return to standby mode. The period can be set from 15 minutes to 60 minutes in 5 minute intervals.
Setting up the security function This projector is equipped with a security function. A password input screen can be displayed, or a company URL can be set up and displayed at the bottom of the projected image. Press the F or G button on the projector or remote control unit to select “SECURITY”, then press the...
NOTE: B The entered password will appear as . It will not be displayed on the screen. B If you enter the wrong password, the letters “PASSWORD” and “NEW” will become red. Enter the correct password again. 46-E NGLISH TEXT DISPLAY The setup letters can be displayed at the bottom of the projected image while an image is projected.
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Problem unit. B Does “REPLACE LAMP” appear on Possible the screen after cause the projector is turned on? B This occurs when the operation time for the lamp unit is nearing 1 800 hours (when “LAMP POWER”...
Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use.
B A Phillips screwdriver is necessary for removing the lamp unit. NOTE: B The projector is not supplied with a replacement lamp unit. Please ask your dealer for details. Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAM1 CAUTION:...
B If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when “LAMP POWER” has been set to “HIGH”), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The steps ) to - on the next page should thus be completed within 10 minutes.
NOTE: B If the mains lead was disconnected during projection when the projector was used the last time, projection will start after the mains lead is connected (when “POWER MEMORY” in the “OPTION2” menu is set to “ON”).
B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. fuzzy. B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. B The lens may be dirty.
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B There may be a problem with the video tape or other signal source. B A signal which is not compatible with the projector may be being input. Picture from B The cable may be too long. computer does B The external video output for the laptop computer not appear.
Cleaning and maintenance Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be sure to disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in water with a small amount of neutral detergent in it, squeeze the cloth very well, and then wipe the cabinet.
Appendix List of compatible signals Display Mode resolution (dots)* NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 525i 720 x 480i 625i 720 x 576i 525p 720 x 483 625p 720 x 576 HDTV60 1 920 x 1 080i HDTV50 1 920 x 1 080i 750p...
Connector pin wiring B The pin layout and signal names for the S-VIDEO IN connector are shown below. & External view B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB IN connector are shown below. External view Pin & and + are spare. Pins ' –...
Dimensions 63.5(2-1/2) 257(10-3/32) Trademark acknowledgements B VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. B Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. B S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. 60-E NGLISH <Units: mm (inch)>...