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Caution:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided grounded power supply cord and
prevent undesirable interference, use only the provided shielded VGA cable with 2 ferrite cores while connecting
LCD to computer and all other connecting cables should be shielded. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
PT-L557U
Trade Name:
Responsible party:
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.
Address: One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone number:
1-800-528-8601
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Congratulations
On your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly,
we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of service enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information
below. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your LCD Projector. You’ll want to keep this manual
handy as your convenient LCD Projector information source. For your own protection and prolonged operation of
your LCD Projector, please be sure to read the “Important Safeguards” carefully, before use.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
PT-L557U
Serial No.
Table of Contents
Things You Should Know
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Important Safeguards 3
LCD Projector Features
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Contents of LCD Projector Box
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Product Information
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Turning the power on and off
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Screen Requirements
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Standard Setting-up Positions
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Adjusting the Lens
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Displaying the on-screen menu screens
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Setting-up Positions and Changing the Projection Method
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Basic LCD Projector Operation
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Selecting the Picture Mode
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Adjusting the Picture to the Desired Setting
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Adjusting the White Balance
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Selecting the Image Quality
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Using the Auto Setup Feature
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Adjusting the Image Position, Horizontal Size, Phase
Using Other Useful Functions
System Configuration example
Projecting PC-Card (ATA Flash Card) Data
Saving the Image Data to a PC-Card (applies to LCD Projector only)
JPEG Viewer Feature
Status Code Display Indications
Removing and Attaching the Carrying Handle
Cleaning the Air Filter
Lamp Replacement
Before Requesting Service
Specifications
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