Micro Portable XGA LCD Projector

PT-LC80U

Simple Stylish Slim Secure
2000 ANSI lumens Slim and compact: - 65 mm high (approx. 2.6)* - A4 size: 297 x 209 mm (11.7 x 8.2)
RGB2-in/RGB1-out switchable Anti-theft features: - User password - Control panel lock - Text superimposing
Light weight: 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) Easy to use: - Extra-short-throw lens - One-touch auto setup - H/V-keystone correction - Automatic input signal detector

Auto power off

* 72 mm / 2.83 including protruding parts and legs.
Easy Presentations with 2000 ANSI Brightness
ouve put the perfect presentation together, but you dont have a lot of time. Every second counts. Youve got to get set up quickly. Thats when you need the

Simple

Quick and Easy 1-2-3 Setup
The PT-LC80U top panel has just three control buttons: POWER, INPUT, and AUTO SETUP. Simply aim the projector at the screen and press the three buttons*. its that easy!
* After turning on the main power and putting the projector into standby mode.
Panasonic PT-LC80U. With one-touch auto setup and digital keystone correction, the PT-LC80U virtually sets itself up. This micro-portable unit packs uncompromising performance in a slim, stylish body. It delivers a full 2,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. It adds a number of anti-theft features, such as a control panel lock that prevents operation without the remote control. And the PT-LC80U measures just 8.2 (209 mm) by 11.7 (297 mm) by 2.6 (65 mm), so it slips easily into a bag for goanywhere convenience. Bright, mobile, easy to use. The PT-LC80U is a smart answer to all your presentation needs.
1 Power up. Turn on the main power at the rear of the projector, then press the power button. 2 Select input. Select your input signal source. 3 Setup is automatic. Press the auto setup button, and the projector automatically adjusts to display the image correctly.

One-Touch Auto Setup

The one-touch auto setup function with digital keystone correction saves you time and trouble. The projector handles all picture adjustments, from phasing and dot clocks to vertical and horizontal alignment. With setup so quick and easy, you can start your presentation almost immediately.
the RGB1 input, making it easy to give presentations while viewing the display on a desktop or notebook computer.

Extra-Short-Throw Lens

The PT-LC80U is equipped with a largediameter, extra-short-throw lens. This shortens the necessary projection distance, thereby saving space. You can project a 32-wide screen, for example, from only four feet (1.2 meters) away, which lets you place the projector right at the front of the table. Your presentations can be both more comfortable and more convenient, with large, easy-to-see images even in smaller rooms.
Projected image: 40 diagonal at 4:3 aspect ratio, 36.7 diagonal at 16:9 aspect ratio
micro-portable unit can slip easily into a bag for carrying, together with a notebook PC. And it weighs only 4.9 pounds (2.2 kg). This lightweight, space-saving design lets you store it on a bookshelf, in a locker virtually anywhere you want.

Horizontal/Vertical Digital Keystone Correction
The PT-LC80Us built-in gravity sensor a Panasonic original determines the projectors angle relative to the floor and corrects for vertical keystone distortion accordingly. This is performed automatically as part of the one-touch auto setup function. Horizontal (left/right) keystone correction can be performed manually using the on-screen menu.
NOTE: Automatic vertical keystone correction can be turned off if desired.

Secure

Anti-Theft Features
The PT-LC80U 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.

Distance: 4 feet (1.2 m)

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.
High 2000 ANSI Lumens Brightness
The PT-LC80U delivers super-bright output with 2000 ANSI lumens thanks to a high-performance optical system and high-efficiency 160W UHM lamp for sharp, crisp images that are easy to see. It also provides excellent brightness uniformity of 90%.
Automatic Input Signal Detector
The PT-LC80Us new automatic signal detector also handles the entire re-setup procedure for you if the input signal changes. In other words, once youve used the One-Touch Auto Setup function at the start of your presentation, you can connect different PCs without any further adjustment you dont even have to press the auto setup button each time.

Control Panel Lock

Stylish/Slim

Compact and Lightweight

The PT-LC80U has a simple, streamlined look. Measuring 8.2 (209 mm) long by 11.7 (297 mm) wide and 2.6 (65 mm) high, this
RGB2-In/RGB1-Out Switchable
The PT-LC80U accepts up to two RGB inputs, which eliminates the need to juggle and reconnect equipment when giving consecutive presentations from two PC Monitor different PCs. The Projector RGB2 terminal can RGB RGB also serve as a OUT IN loop-through monitoring terminal for Loop-through monitoring

Rear Terminals

Used to connect to a PC for external control (RS-232C)

8-9/32 inches (209 mm)

Using a setting on the on-screen menu, you can disable the operation of all of the controls on the top and rear panels of the projector. This setting can only be canceled with the unit's own card remote control. By simply storing the projector and remote control separately, you can thus prevent unauthorized use.

Text Superimposing

11-23/32 inches (297 mm) 2-9/16 inches (65 mm)
Inputs for RGB and YPBPR signals. Using the on-screen menu, the RGB 2 IN can be switched to RGB 1 OUT for loop-through monitoring. Audio input: Common for RGB1, RGB2, S-Video and Video. Remote control signal receptor On-screen menu controller

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.
You can create any wording you like (up to 22 characters) from the menu setting.
Continual display of this text at the bottom of the image screen has a theft-deterrent effect.

Main power switch

Discrete S-Video (S1 signal compatible) and video inputs.
Additional Valuable Features
Auto power off lets you specify a time (from 15 to 60 minutes, in 5-minute steps) after which the projector automatically enters standby mode if unused. HDTV compatibility Full compatibility with sRGB color space for accurate color reproduction (in natural mode) Color temperature selection (standard/high/low) Picture mode selection (standard/dynamic/natural) Blackboard mode lets you use an ordinary blackboard as a projection screen. 3x digital zoom Index Window Freeze Advanced shutter function for image muting Selectable 7-language on-screen menu (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese) Automatic RGB input selection Discrete S-Video and video inputs allow connection of two DVD/video sources at a time Ceiling mountable (option) The lid for the rear panel can be detached for fixed ceiling mounting. The card remote control fits in the palm of your hand, and gives you smooth control of all major operations. Card remote control storage space (in rear panel) Lamp power high/low selection Fan control for high elevations (above 4,600 feet/ 1,400 m) Temperature warning indication Lamp replacement warning indication Carrying bag supplied

Specifications

LCD Panel Pixels Lamp Brightness*1 Uniformity Contrast Ratio Lens Image Size (diagonal) Optical Shift Keystone Correction Range Video Compatibility Video YPBPR Computer Compatibility H-Sync/V-Sync Range Built-in speaker Terminals NTSC, M-NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM 525i (480i), 625i (576i), 525p (480p), 750p (720p), 1125i (1080i) VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA, Mac 1591 kHz, 5085 Hz 1.6 x 1.2 (4 x 3 cm), 2 W output power (monaural) VIDEO IN (RCA x 1) S-VIDEO IN (Mini DIN 4-pin x 1) AUDIO IN (RCA, L/R x 1) RGB1 IN (D-sub HD 15-pin x 1) RGB2 IN/RGB1 OUT, switchable (D-sub HD 15-pin x 1) SERIAL (DIN 8-pin) 7 languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese) Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection) 100240 V AC (auto-voltage), 50/60 Hz 220 W (standby mode*2: 3 W) 4.9 lbs/2.2 kg 11-23/32 x 2-9/16 x 8-7/32 (297 x 65 x 209 mm) 040C (32104F) 20%80% Power cord Card-type remote control unit Battery for remote control unit VGA cable (3 m/9.9) AV cable (3 m/9.9) Carrying bag Replacement lamp unit: ET-LAC80 Ceiling mount bracket: ET-PKC80 Full-function wireless remote control: ET-RM200 Serial adapter (DIN 8-pin to D-sub 9-pin): ET-ADSER 0.7-inch diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio) x 3, Micro Lens Array (MLA) 1024 x 768 x 3 pixels (2,359,296 pixels) 160 W UHM lamp 2000 ANSI lumens 90% 400:1 (full on/full off) Manual zoom, manual focus, F 1.71.9, f 21.5 25.8 mm 33300 / 83.8762 cm (aspect ratio: 4:3) 6:1 (fixed) 30 vertically, 20 horizontally (Horizontal: Max. 30 with vertical correction off)

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 center of lens
Diagonal image size (4:3 aspect ratio) 33 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200 / 250 / 300 / 0.84 1.02 1.27 1.52 1.78 2.03 2.29 2.54 3.05 3.81 5.08 6.35 7.62 m 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 10.0 12.5 16.7 20.8 25.0
Distance to screen min. 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0 3.6 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 m m m m m m m m m m m m / / / / / / / / / / / / 3.9 4.9 5.9 6.9 7.9 8.9 9.8 12.5 14.8 19.7 24.6 29.5 1.1 1.4 1.7 2.1 2.4 2.8 3.2 3.5 4.2 5.3 7.1 8.9 10.7 max. m m m m m m m m m m m m m / / / / / / / / / / / / / 3.6 4.6 5.6 6.9 7.9 9.2 10.5 11.5 13.8 17.4 23.3 29.2 35.1
Height from the edge of screen to center of lens 66 cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm cm / / / / / / / / / / / / / 3.1 3.5 4.3 5.5 6.3 7.1 7.9 8.7 10.2 13.0 17.3 21.7 26.0
On-Screen Menu Installation Power Supply Power Consumption Weight Dimensions (W x H x D)*3 Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Supplied Accessories

Dimensions

Unit: mm (inch)

Optional Accessories

209 (8-1/4)

7 (9/32)

(1-21/32)
ANSI lumens is measuring method of the American Standards Institute IT7.228. Since there is no uniform method of measuring brightness, specifications will vary among manufactures. With fan stopped. Without lens cover, and not including protruding parts and legs. Height including legs is 2-27/32 (72 mm).

65 (2-9/16)

81 (3-7/32) 297 (11-23/32)

195 (7-11/16)

Please contact Panasonic or your dealer for a demonstration.
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company Presentation Systems Group 8601 www.panasonic.com/projectors Headquarters 1 Panasonic Way, 4E-7 Secaucus, NJ Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario Canada L4W 2T624 5010

Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specications subject to change without notice. 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. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SVGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated. PT-LC80U1-03MAY80K Printed in Japan.