Panasonic PT-DS12KU Projector User Manual


 
Chapter 3Basic Operations — Projecting
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Projecting
Check the projection lens attachment (x page 46), external device connection (x page 48), power cord connection (x page 52),
switch on the power (x page 53) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the input selection (<RGB1>, <RGB2>, <DVI-D>, <VIDEO>, <HDMI>, <SDI 1/2>) buttons on the
control panel or the remote control.
f The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projected.
Attention
f Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu [SYSTEM SELECTOR].
f Conrm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu
[ASPECT].
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus,
zoom, and shift.
Using the control panel
1) Press the <LENS> button on the control panel.
f Pressing the button changes the adjustment menu in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens (<FOCUS>, <ZOOM>, <SHIFT>) buttons on the remote control.
f <FOCUS> button: Adjusts focus.
f <ZOOM> button: Adjusts zoom.
f <SHIFT> button: Adjusts shift.
2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.
Caution
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening around the lens.
Your hand may be caught and result in injuries.
Note
f The zoom adjust menu will not be displayed when the projection lens without the zoom function is attached.
f Use the projection lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE5, ET-D75LE50) with the lens position set to the home position. (x page 57)
f The adjustment can be performed faster by pressing and holding asqw while adjusting the focus and shift.
f It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
f Only [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color, even when the projector is not focused and
displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)
The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] [OSD DESIGN].
f When the power is switched off during focus and shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the power is
switched on. (x page 122)
f When the main power is switched off during focus adjustment, lens calibration is performed automatically during the next focus adjustment.
f When the main power is switched off during shift adjustment, a lens calibration error screen will be displayed during the next shift
adjustment. Execute the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LENS CALIBRATION].
f When the lens calibration error is displayed even though [LENS CALIBRATION] was executed, ask your dealer to repair the unit.