Panasonic Pt Lb51e Projector Operating Instructions

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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POWER indicator
Indicator statusStatus
RED LitThe projector is in standby.
When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, the POWER indicator will 
not be lit.
GREENFlashingThe POWER is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
LitThe projector is ready to project.
ORANGELitThe POWER is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
FlashingThe POWER is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering 
to projection...

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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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. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 36.
Switching on the projector
NOTE:
• Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect the 
performance of the projector.
• If you...

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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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. Press the POWER button.
 The POWER indicator lights up in ORANGE while cooling the lamp, then illuminates RED.
3. Once the POWER indicator is lit red, unplug the Mains lead from the projector.
 If you are in a hurry, you...

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Basic Operation
Projecting an image
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.
Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the placement after original 
setup.
1. Adjusting the angle.
 Place the projector so that it is vertical to the screen....

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Basic Operation
Remote control operation
You can operate the projector with the Remote control 
within the remote range 15 m (492).
QFacing to the projector
Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to 
the Remote control signal receptor on front of 
the projector and press the required buttons to 
operate.
QFacing to the screen
Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to 
the screen and press the required buttons to 
operate the projector. The signal will be reflected 
off the screen....

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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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.
JPressing the COMPUTER button
JPressing the WIRELESS button
 The WIRELESS button is only for PT-LB51NTE.
 See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information.
JPressing the VIDEO button...

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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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” on page 30.
You can project an image in split 2 windows 
as an INDEX-WINDOW, one is frozen, stored 
in memory and displayed on the screen’s left 
side, while the display of subsequent images 
continues on the right....

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Remote control operation
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You can enlarge the projected image down 
to a centred area for emphasizing within the 
range of 1x to 2x.
QEnlarging the image
1. Press DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button once.
 The centred area of the image will then be enlarged 
to 1.5x.
2. Adjust the image size by pressing DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/- button.
 The image size will be changed in steps of 0.1.
QShifting the centre point
Press F G I H to shift the centre point.
You can control the volume of the built-in...

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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.
JDisplaying the Main menu
Press the MENU button to display the Main 
menu and the operating guidance.
 The illustrations of the on-screen menus in this 
operating instructions are for the PT-LB51NTE.
JAdjusting with the bar scale 
items
The...

Settings
Menu Navigation
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The Main menu has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu. 
Main menu and Sub-menu
NOTE:
• Some default settings vary by the selected input signal.
•Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.
• Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
Main menuSub-menuOptions (Under line is default setting)Page
PICTURE PICTURE MODE NATURAL DYNAMICpage 32
STANDARD
BLACKBOARD
CONTRAST• Default: 0 page 32
BRIGHTNESS•...