PT-LM2E
Mobile SVGA LCD Projector
Go Mobile: The Lightweight LCD Projector
Lightweight and compact - 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs) - 257 x 59 x 209 mm * (10-3/32 x 2-11/32 x 8-7/32) *
* Height including legs: 69 mm (2-11/16)
1400 lumens brightness Time-saving - Speed start - Direct power off - One-touch auto setup with digital keystone correction
Secure - Password and control lock - Text superimposing - Kensington lock Auto power off
1.6 kg 257 x 59 x 209 mm SVGA 1400 lumens Time-Saving Functions Security
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The Panasonic PT-LM2E weighs 1.6 kg and is just 257 mm wide by 209 mm deep; its footprint is slightly smaller than an ordinary business magazine. But dont let the small size and light weight fool you, the PT-LM2E is feature-packed and engineered to deliver exceptional performance. It provides you with a brilliant 1400 lumens of brightness and offers superior ease of use from the moment you power up. Of course, it also displays DVD and other video sources with excellent image quality. Offering outstanding performance

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optimised for mobile use and made easy enough for anyone to operate, the PTLM2E is an extremely handy projector. If you currently use a notebook PC or DVD player, the PT-LM2E is made for you.

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The PT-LM2E is extremely simple to operate, even if youve never used a projector before, for stress-free presentations or home theatre entertainment. And it is small and light enough to bring it with you to your customers or friends whatever you want to do, the PT-LM2E makes it easy. Neatly-arranged controls are all on top.
Features for Mobility and Convenience
Lightweight and Portable >>
Ultra-Lightweight: Only 1.6 kg Weighing approximately 1.6 kg, the Panasonic PT-LM2E wont make you feel overloaded, even when carrying it along with a notebook PC. The PT-LM2E the logical choice for mobile presentations. Space-Saving Compact Body Just 257 mm wide by 209 mm deep, and only 59 mm high, the PT-LM2E slips easily into a bag or briefcase. Its compact size and minimal weight make it pleasingly portable and minimises the space required for presentations or storage.

257 mm 209 mm 59 mm*

Time-Saving

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Speed Start Speed Start slashes the time it takes to get your presentation under way. The image appears in approx. 5 seconds after you press the power button. Behind this breakthrough is Panasonics high-precision lamp and lamp power supply an advantage made possible by our advanced production technology. Direct Power Off When the presentation is completed, Direct Power Off lets you disconnect the power cable and move the projector right away* because the cooling fan keeps operating until the lamp is cooled.
* Note: The projector cannot be placed into a bag until the cooling fan stops operating.
Control Panel Lock Using a setting on the on-screen menu, you can disable the operation of all the projectors controls. This setting can only be cancelled with the supplied card remote control. By simply storing the projector and remote control separately, you can thus prevent unauthorised use. Text Superimposing You can program a text line to be superimposed on the bottom of the projected image. This helps to deter theft by continually displaying, for example, your company name, URL, or a warning of your choice.

More Convenience

* Height including legs: 69 mm

High Performance

Bright 1400 lumens Thanks to a high-performance optical system and high-efficiency 130-W UHM lamp, the PT-LM2E delivers super-bright pictures with 1400 lumens brightness. Sharp, crisp images are easy to see. Projector AI* Using artificial intelligence, the PT-LM2E instantaneously adjusts the brightness of the lamp to optimise on-screen imaging. For darker scenes, it automatically lowers the brightness to produce deeper blacks and make light areas stand out. This improves overall image quality and heightens your enjoyment of DVD and other video programming.
*In high lamp power mode.
One-Touch Auto Setup with Digital Keystone Correction This function assures quick and easy setup. The projector handles the basic image adjustments, from phasing to vertical and horizontal position. Vertical digital keystone correction is also done automatically.
Auto Power Off This lets you specify a time (from 15 to 60 minutes, in 5-minute steps) after which the projector automatically enters standby mode if unused. More Valuable Features
HDTV compatibility Full compatibility with sRGB colour space for accurate colour reproduction (in natural mode) Colour temperature selection (standard/high/low) Picture mode selection (standard/dynamic/natural) Projector AI on/off Still mode 3x digital zoom Index Window Freeze Shutter function for image and sound muting Selectable 8-language on-screen menu (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean) Discrete S-Video and video inputs allow connection of two DVD/video sources at a time Card remote control Handy card remote control holder on the bottom of the projector Ceiling mountable (option) Lamp power high/low selection Fan control for high elevations Supplied card (above 1,400 m /4,600 feet) remote control Temperature warning indication Lamp replacement warning indication

Secure

Anti-Theft Features The PT-LM2E is designed with effective antitheft features, including a user password, control panel lock and text superimposing. It also has a security lock slot compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver cable. User Password When the projector power is turned on, a screen appears prompting you to enter the password. Unless the correct password is input, nothing but the power button can be operated. The password can be changed as desired.

Rear View

Optional Accessories
Full-function wireless remote control with mouse control and laser pointer: ET-RM300

Optional ceiling mount bracket: ET-PKM1

Specifications

LCD Panel Pixels Lamp Brightness Uniformity Contrast Ratio Lens Image Size (Diagonal) Throw Distance Optical Shift Keystone Correction Video Compatibility Video YPBPR Computer Compatibility H-Sync/V-Sync Range Built-In Speaker Terminals 0.55-inch diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio) x x 600 x 3 pixels (480,000 pixels) 130 W UHM lamp 1400 lumens 90% 400:1 Manual zoom (1:11:1.2), manual focus, F 1.81.9, f 17.0 20.4 mm / 0.84 7.6 m (aspect ratio: 4:3) 1.17 10.99 m (310 36) 6:1 (fixed) Digital, vertical 30 PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43 525i (480i), 625i (576i), 525p (480p), 625p (576p), 750p (720p), 1125i (1080i) VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, Mac kHz, Hz 2.8 cm round x 1, 1 W output power (monaural) VIDEO IN (RCA x 1) S-VIDEO IN (Mini DIN 4-pin x 1) AUDIO IN (RCA x 2, L-R) RGB IN (D-sub HD 15-pin x 1) 8 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean) Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection) V AC (auto-voltage), 50/60 Hz 180 W (3 W for 120 V, 5 W for 230 V, in standby mode with fan stopped) Weight Dimensions (W x H x D) Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Safety Regulations 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs. 257 x 59 x 209 mm (10-3/32 x 2-11/32 x 8-7/32) Height including legs: 69 mm (2-11/16) 0 40C (32104F) 20% 80% UL1950, C-UL, FCC class B, EN60950/IEC60950, EN55024, EN55022 (B), EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VDE, GOST, MIC, CB, C-tick Card-type remote control Battery for remote control Soft case Power cord RGB cable Replacement lamp unit Ceiling mount bracket Full-function wireless remote control

Supplied Accessories

ET-LAM1-C ET-PKM1 ET-RM300

Ecology-Conscious Design

Panasonic works from every angle to minimise environmental impact in the product design, production and delivery processes, and in the performance of the product itself over its life cycle. The PT-LM2E reflects the following ecological considerations. Lead-free solder is used to mount components to the printed circuit boards. No halogenated flame retardants are used in the cabinet. No styrofoam is used in the packing materials. Lead-free glass is used for the lens. The packing case and operating manual are made from recycled paper.
On-Screen Menu Installation Power Supply Power Consumption

Projection Distance

SD: SH: SW: LW: LT: H1:

LW/LT SW H1

Diagonal image size Height of projected image Width of Projected image Minimum projection distance Maximum projection distance Height from the edge of screen to centre of lens

Dimensions

Unit: mm / inch
min. 33 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300 / 0.84 1.01 1.27 1.52 1.77 2.03 2.28 2.54 3.81 5.08 6.35 7.62 m m m m m m m m m m m m / / / / / / / / / / / / 2.7 3.3 4.2 4.9 5.8 6.7 7.5 8.3 12.5 16.7 20.8 25.0 1.19 1.50 1.81 2.12 2.43 2.74 3.05 4.60 6.14 7.69 9.23 m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ m/ 303 1.17 1.43 1.80 2.16 2.53 2.90 3.27 3.63 5.47 7.31 9.15 10.99

max. m m m m m m m m m m m m / 310 / 48 / 510 / 71 / 83 / 96 / 108 / 1110 / 1711 / 2311 / 30 / 36
0.07 0.09 0.11 0.13 0.15 0.17 0.20 0.22 0.33 0.44 0.54 0.65

m m m m m m m m m m m m

/ 2-3/4 / 3-17/32 / 4-5/16 / 5-3/32 / 5-7/8 / 6-11/16 / 7-27/32 / 8-21/32 /12-31/32 / 17-5/16 / 21-1/4 / 25-9/16

63.5 2-1/10-3/32

Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Product availability differs depending on region and country. This product may be subject to export control regulations. UHM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated.

40 1-9/2-11/2-11/32

209 8-7/32
Diagonal image size (4:3 aspect ratio)

Distance to screen

Height from the edge of screen to centre of lens
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Budget projectors >GROUP TEST
No high-def video inputs 4:3 LCD panel only

Panasonic

The latest LCD projector from Panasonic wears its appeal right on its sleeve. First, theres the price. At just 700 it pretty much redefines the term budget projector. Then theres the size: its smaller than Fifth Element star Milla Jovovichs waistline, and weighs less than 2kg making it portable enough to carry round to friends houses. The question is, what corners have been cut to make such attractions possible? The first signs of corner cutting concern the connections. Exhibit A: the absence of any digital inputs the projector wont work with the full range of Skys upcoming HD services, or digital outputs from DVI-bearing DVD players. Exhibit B: the absence of component video inputs. It is possible to get analogue high-def or progressive scan signals into the LM2E via its D-Sub PC jack and a suitable adaptor this hardly suggests a projector thats dedicated to home cinema needs. This feeling grows with a quick assessment of its specifications. The quoted 400:1 contrast range is
Lame 400:1 contrast ratio
A solid, ultra-affordable solution if you only want to watch a PC or, perhaps, a games console. Film fans should look elsewhere, however

PT-LM2E 700

hued beyond anything even Bessons surreal imagery can explain. Colours do pick up in terms of tone and vibrancy for The Fifth Elements many bright scenes, as the potent light output compensates for the contrast range deficiencies. But at the same time bright scenes reveal problems of their own.

RATINGS

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pitifully low, while the 1,400 ANSI Lumens is, by comparison, very high. Chuck in an LCD heart thats 4:3 rather than widescreen ratio and youre left with a projector suited more for PC presentations than movies.

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This impression is wholly borne out by its lacklustre efforts with our Fifth Element test disc. For starters, the black level response is lame, even by LCD standards. The darkness of outer space inevitably looks depressingly grey rather than displaying a rich black. But even less demandingly dark scenes like the one where Zorg tests his new gun look flatter and less involving than they really should. Colours dont look great during darker scenes, either. Milla Jovovichs supposedly perfect skin takes on an unhealthy green pallor, while some non-flesh subjects look unnaturally

TEST SCENE

> >The Fifth Element

Down to the wire

For instance, as the alien spacecrafts lights bursts in on the professor, you can clearly see LCDs chicken wire effect, whereby the structure of the LCD panels becomes visible as a sort of crosshatch pattern. Next, the edges of the space ship as it lands against a sun-drenched sky look somewhat over-exaggerated, while some of the details in the sand below seem to shimmer behind some low-level interference. It should also be noted that the LM2E doesnt portray quite as many of these as some of the other projectors in this group test. The sides of the elemental stones, for instance, look a bit smooth and characterless. To be fair, the LM2E performs very well with PC sources and console games. But What Home Cinema is, of course, first and foremost a magazine for movie fans. And so, we just cant recommend a projector that suffers so many fundamental flaws while doing the thing we love the most I

This scene looks startlingly bright on the LM2E but also suffers stressy edges, a lack of detail finesse, and obvious chicken wire effect
THE BLACK LEVEL RESPONSE IS LAME, EVEN BY LCD STANDARDS

AT A GLANCE

FEATURES LCD technology 800 x 600 native resolution 4:3 ratio chipset 1,400 ANSI Lumens brightness 400:1 contrast ratio Projector AI Low lamp output mode CONNECTIONS Stereo audio input Composite video input S-Video input VGA PC input

Focus and zoom rings

VGA PC input for analogue hi-def

Friendly remote

www.panasonic.co.uk 08705 357357

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