PT-LB30U

Micro Portable XGA LCD Projector

3000 lm XGA

The World’s Lightest

3,000-Lumen Projector

n High power and portability

- The world’s lightest 3,000-lumen projector *1
- Ultra-lightweight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)

n Daylight View technology

- 150% improvement in image performance*2
- Vivid colors in a bright room
- Auto operation with ambient light sensor (ALS)

n Quick operation
- 2-second speed start
- One-touch auto setup with digital *1 As of May 2005
keystone correction *2 In comparison with our product. Measurements taken at the five main
patches of the GretagMacbeth color chart, under typical meeting room
- Direct power off light conditions of 400 lux with a screen size of 80 inches.
High Power and Portability Daylight View Technology

he PT-LB30U packs a wealth of advanced Panasonic technology

T
150% Improvement in
Image Performance
into a small, lightweight 5.5-pound body. In fact, the PT-LB30U is
Daylight View technology significantly improves
the world’s lightest projector* to offer 3,000 lumens of brightness.
1 image performance. It achieves a 150% improve-
ment in image performance and significantly
boosts color perception in bright rooms.
Panasonic’s innovative Daylight View technology offers a 150%
Vivid Colors in a Bright Room
improvement in image performance and significantly boosts color perception in Panasonic designed and adjusted its projector
image display based on use in a well-lit room in
bright rooms such as conference rooms and classrooms.* 2 developing Daylight View technology. This tech-
nology greatly improves color perception in bright
rooms. Pale colors are divided into six basic color

[ Only
5.5 pounds ] [ More than
9 pounds ] components (red, green, blue, yellow, cyan and
magenta) for more precise control. Daylight View
achieves a superb level of image performance
that produces less of a difference between PC
display images and projected images.

The Panasonic
PT-LB30U Conventional PT-LB30U with
3,000-lumens Daylight View
projectors

The PT-LB30U employs a newly developed

optical engine that features an aspherical
lens system for higher focusing precision.
Together with a high-power UHM™ lamp,
it allows the PT-LB30U to deliver crisp,
bright images. Conventional
3,000-lumen
projectors

Colors
turn
High-power 220-W whitish
UHM™ lamp

Daylight View technology

enables Panasonic projectors to
achieve the same image per-
formance as projectors a class above
them, while consuming less power. This
helps to save energy resources that
would otherwise be wasted.
 Quick Operation More Valuable Features

Auto Operation with Ambient Light Sensor 2-Second Speed Start • Short-throw zoom lens
The top panel of the unit is equipped with an Speed Start slashes the time it takes to get your • Anti-theft features: User password, control panel
ambient light sensor (ALS). The ALS detects presentation under way. The image appears with- lock and text superimposing
changes in the ambient light intensity and opti- in two seconds after you press the power button. • Projector AI
mizes color compensation in four steps according Behind this breakthrough is Panasonic’s high-pre- • Index Window
to the environment. The Daylight View mode also cision lamp and lamp power supply—an advan- • Auto power off
provides white balance adjustment settings for tage made possible by our advanced production • Two RGB inputs
both fluorescent and incandescent lamps to technology. • RGB 2 IN can be switched to RGB 1 OUT for
match the room lighting. loop-through monitoring
One-Touch Auto Setup with • Three audio inputs (RGB 1, RGB 2, and Video/
Digital Keystone Correction S-Video)
The Daylight View Process This function assures quick and easy setup. The • Audio monitor out terminal
projector handles the basic image adjustments, • Auto Search
from phasing to vertical and horizontal position. • Automatic input signal detector
The built-in gravity sensor detects the projector’s • HDTV compatibility
Ambient Light angle relative to the floor and corrects for vertical • Full compatibility with sRGB color space for
Sensor (ALS) keystone distortion accordingly. accurate color reproduction (in natural mode)
• Picture mode selection (standard/dynamic/ natu-
Daylight View
Circuit Direct Power Off ral)
When the presentation is completed, Direct Power • Blackboard mode allows you to project images
LCD Panels
Off lets you disconnect the power cable and move onto an ordinary classroom or conference room
Projector the projector right away* 3 because the cooling fan blackboard
keeps operating until the lamp is cooled. • 3x digital zoom
Controls on the top • Freeze
• Shutter function for image/sound muting
• Selectable 17-language on-screen menu
(English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,
Korean, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Swedish,
Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Polish,
Hungarian, Czech, Thai)
• Discrete S-Video and video inputs allow connec-
tion of two DVD/video
sources at a time
• Ceiling mountable (using
optional bracket)
• Lamp power high/low selection
• Temperature warning indication
• Lamp replacement warning
Ecology-Conscious Design indication
Panasonic meticulously works to minimize environmental impact in the prod-
uct design, production and delivery processes, and in the performance of the Optional ceiling
product itself over its life cycle. The PT-LB30U reflects the following ecological mount bracket:
considerations. ET-PKB30
• Lead-free solder is used to mount components to the printed circuit boards.
• No halogenated flame retardants are used in the cabinet.
* 1 In comparison with our product. Measurements taken at the
• No styrofoam is used in the packing materials. five main patches of the GretagMacbeth color chart, under
• Lead-free glass is used for the lens. room lighting conditions of 400 lux, when projecting an 80-
• The packing case and operating manual are made from recycled paper. inch image (measured diagonally)
* 2 The Daylight View effect may vary depending on screen size,
screen gain, and surrounding brightness.
* 3 The projector cannot be placed into a bag until the
cooling fan stops operating.
 Rear View

Specifications Dimensions

Power supply 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz YPBPR signal

Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal),
Power consumption 300 W (Approx. 4 W in standby mode 75 ohms; PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
with fan stopped) RGB2 IN/RGB1 OUT D-sub HD 15-pin x 1 (input/output
Amps 3.5 A –1.8 A selectable using on-screen menu)

(9-5/32˝)
233
LCD panel 4:3 aspect ratio, micro lens array RGB signal R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Sync on
Panel size 0.8˝ (20.32 mm) diagonal green: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Display method Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B) HD/SYNC, VD: TTL (positive/negative
Drive method Active matrix polarity compatible)
Pixels 786,432 (1,024 x 768) x 3, YPBPR signal Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal),

75 (2-15/16˝)
82 (3-7/32˝)
total of 2,359,296 pixels 75 ohms; PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

(1-27/32˝)
Pixel configuration Stripe VIDEO IN RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms

47
Lens Manual zoom (1:1–1:1.2), manual S-VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, 96 Unit: mm / 204

(9/32˝)
inch

7
(3-25/32˝) (8-1/32˝)
focus, F 1.7–1.8, f 24.0–28.8 mm Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms 327
(12-27/32˝)
Lamp 220 W UHM™ lamp AUDIO IN RCA (L, R) x 1, 0.5 Vrms
Colors Full color (16,777,216 colors) (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO)
Brightness 3,000 lumens RGB AUDIO IN M3 (L, R) x 2, 0.5 Vrms
Uniformity 90% AUDIO OUT M3 (L, R) x 2, 0 – 0.5 Vrms (variable) Projection Distance
Contrast 400:1*1 (full on/full off) SERIAL Mini DIN 8-pin x 1 (RS-232C)
Scanning frequency Power cord length 6´7˝ (2 m) Diagonal image size Distance to screen Height from the
RGB Horizontal: 15–91 kHz, Cabinet material Molded material (ABS/PC) (4:3 aspect ratio) edge of screen
Vertical: 50–85 Hz Dimensions (W x H x D) min. max. to center of lens
YPBPR 480i (525i): fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz 12-27/32˝ x 2-31/32˝ x 9-5/32˝ 33˝ / 0.84 m / 2.7´ – 1.1 m / 3.6´ 7 cm / 2.8˝
576i (625i): fH 15.63 kHz; fV 50 Hz (327 x 75.8 x 233 mm) 40˝ / 1.02 m / 3.3´ 1.2 m / 3.9´ 1.4 m / 4.6´ 8 cm / 3.1˝
480p (525p): fH 31.5 kHz; fV 60 Hz Weight 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg) 50˝ / 1.27 m / 4.2´ 1.5 m / 4.9´ 1.7 m / 5.6´ 11 cm / 4.3˝
576p (625p): fH 31.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz Operating environment 60˝ / 1.52 m / 4.9´ 1.8 m / 5.9´ 2.1 m / 6.9´ 13 cm / 5.1˝
720p (750p): fH 45 kHz; fV 60 Hz Temperature 32°–104°F (0°–40°C) 70˝ / 1.78 m / 5.8´ 2.1 m / 6.9´ 2.5 m / 8.5´ 15 cm / 6.3˝
1080i (1125i): fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz Humidity 20%–80% (no condensation) 80˝ / 2.03 m / 6.7´ 2.4 m / 7.9´ 2.8 m / 9.2´ 17 cm / 6.7˝
1080i (1125i): fH 28.125 kHz; fV 50 Hz Remote Control Unit 90˝ / 2.29 m / 7.5´ 2.7 m / 8.9´ 3.2 m / 10.5´ 19 cm / 7.5˝
S-Video/Video NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL60: Power supply 3 V DC (button battery x 1) 100˝ / 2.54 m / 8.3´ 3.0 m / 9.8´ 3.5 m / 11.5´ 21 cm / 8.3˝
fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz Operation range*2 Approx. 7 m (23 feet) when operated 120˝ / 3.05 m / 10.0´ 3.6 m / 11.8´ 4.3 m / 14.1´ 25 cm / 9.8˝
PAL, SECAM, PAL-N: fH 15.63 kHz; 150˝ / 3.81 m / 12.5´ 4.6 m / 15.1´ 5.4 m / 17.7´ 32 cm / 12.6˝
from directly in front of the signal
200˝ / 5.08 m / 16.7´ 6.1 m / 20.0´ 7.2 m / 23.6´ 42 cm / 16.5˝
fV 50 Hz receptor
250˝ / 6.35 m / 20.8´ 7.6 m / 24.9´ 9.0 m / 29.5´ 53 cm / 20.9˝
Projection size 33–300 inches/838–7,620 mm Dimensions (W x H x D)
300˝ / 7.62 m / 25.0´ 9.1 m / 29.9´ 10.8 m / 35.4´ 63 cm / 24.8˝
diagonally 1-9/16˝ x 3-3/8˝ x 1/4˝
Throw distance 3´7˝–35´5˝ (1.1 m–10.8 m) (40 x 86 x 6.5 mm)
Optical axis shift 6:1 (fixed) Weight 0.6 oz. (18 g) (including a battery)
Keystone correction range
Vertical: approx. ±30° Supplied Accessories
On-screen menu 17 languages: English, French, • Card remote control NOTES ON USE

German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, • Lithium battery for remote control • The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high
Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, • Power cord internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or
Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese, Polish, • RGB signal cable fail to illuminate, due to impact or extended use. The length of
Hungarian, Czech, Thai • Carrying bag time that it takes for the lamp to break or fail to illuminate varies
Installation Front/rear ceiling/desk greatly depending on individual lamp characteristics and usage
(menu selection) Optional Accessories conditions.
Built-in speakers 4 x 3 cm x 1 (oval), ET-LAB30 Replacement lamp unit • The brightness of the lamp will gradually decrease with use.
1.0 W (monaural) output power ET-PKB30 Ceiling mount bracket
Terminals ET-RM300 Full-function wireless remote control
RGB1 IN D-sub HD 15-pin x 1 ET-ADSER Serial adapter (DIN 8-pin/D-sub 9-pin)
RGB signal R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms, Sync on
green: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms *1: In AI mode.
HD/SYNC, VD: TTL (positive/negative *2: Operation range differs depending on the environment.
polarity compatible)

Please contact Panasonic or your dealer for a demonstration.

Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company

Presentation Systems Group
1 888 843 9788
www.panasonic.com/projectors

Headquarters Panasonic Canada Inc.

1 Panasonic Way, 4E-7 5770 Ambler Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094 Mississauga, Ontario
201 348 5300 Canada L4W 2T3
905 624 5010
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are 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. Windows and PowerPoint are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated.
PT-LB30U1-05MAY12K Printed in Japan.