Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-DZ570U PT-DW530U PT-DX500U Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to Insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the MAIN POWER switch is in the “ 
 ” (OFF) position.
 
JInstallation
Insert the plug securely until its right 
and left claw click.
 
JRemoval
Remove the power cord from the 
electrical outlet while pressing the 
knobs on its sides. 
						

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Basic Operation
Powering up the projector
Connect the supplied power cable.
1  ) 
(AC100-120 V    50-60 Hz)
Press the [ | ] marked side of the 
2  ) 
MAIN POWER switch to turn on the 
power.
The POWER indicator lamp on the projector will 
flash in red. After a short period, the indicator will 
illuminate and the projector will enter standby 
mode.
Press POWER ON.
3  ) 
[Power indicator] lamp illuminates in green and 
soon the image is projected on the screen.
Note
If the projector is powered up at about 0 °C, a warm-up 
 
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period of approximately 5 minutes may be necessary to 
start projection.  indicator lamp lights up during 
the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, 
 indicator lamp turns off and the image is 
projected on the screen.
If the temperature of the operating environment is low 
 
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and warm-up takes more than 5 minutes, the projector 
will judge that a problem has occurred and the power 
will be turned off automatically. If this happens, increase 
the temperature around the projector so that it is 0 °C or 
higher, and then turn on the MAIN POWER switch and 
the POWER ON ( | ) switch once more.
With [ECO] setting in [Standby mode] (
 
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Æpage 64), When 
switch on the projector, projection will start about 10 
seconds late.
If the filter is not installed, the power is turned off 
 
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automatically after 10 minutes.
If projection was stopped last time by using the DIRECT 
 
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POWER OFF function, it can be started by setting the 
MAIN POWER switch to the “ I ” (ON) position.
When you power up the projector or switch the signal 
 
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input, a high-frequency driving noise may be heard. This 
is not a failure.
Making adjustment and 
selection
It is recommended that the images are projected 
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus 
is adjusted.
Turn the focus ring, roughly adjust 
4  ) 
the focus of the lens. (
Æpage 34)
Select and set the projection scheme 
5  ) 
of [INSTALLATION] and [COOLING 
CONDITION] settings in [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu.
Select the input signal by pressing 
6  ) 
 button (, 
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).
Adjust the tilt of the main unit in front 
7  ) 
and rear or right and left.
Press  button to adjust the 
8  ) 
position of the projection.
Press  button if the 
9  ) 
input signal is RGB signal.
Zoom the lens so the image fills the 
10) 
screen.
Readjust the focus.
1 1) 
Readjust the zoom so that the image 
12) 
size fits in the screen.
2)
1) 6)5)7)
4)
3)
7)
3)
4) 5) 
						

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Basic Operation
Powering off the projector
Press POWER STANDBY (
1  ) ).
Press ◄► to select [OK] and press 
2  ) 
(ENTER).  
(or press POWER STANDBY (
) 
again.)
The projection of the image stops, and [Power 
indicator] lamp of the main unit lights up orange.
(The cooling fan keeps running.)
Wait until the power indicator lamp of 
3  ) 
the main unit turns to red (i.e., until 
the cooling fan stops).
Press the [
4  ) 
] marked side of the 
(MAIN POWER) switch to remove all 
power from the projector.
Note
In the cooling state after the power is turned off, the  
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lamp will not light up even if the power is turned on. 
To light up the lamp, turn on the power supply again 
when the lamp has been cooled sufficiently. Failure 
to observe this may shorten the lamp life.
The projector consumes approximately 6 W (120 V 
 
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mode) power.  
(STANDBY MODE: [NORMAL])
Direct power off function
The power supplied internally causes the cooling fan 
to continue operating and cool off in the event that 
the power has failed or even after the power cord is 
accidentally disconnected immediately after the power 
has been turned off.
Note
When the lamp has been cooled by the direct power off 
 
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function, it sometimes takes longer than usual for the 
lamp to light up again.
While the cooling fan is operating, do not place the 
 
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projector inside a box or bag.
If projection was stopped by using the DIRECT POWER 
 
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OFF function, it can be started by setting the MAIN 
POWER switch to the “ I ” (ON) position.
1) 3)
2) 1)
2)
4) 
						

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Basic Operation
Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices, installation of the pro\
jection lens (Æpage 28), and connection 
of the power cord (
Æpage 31) and switch on the power (Æpage 32) to start the projector. Select the input signal 
and adjust the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
The image selected with  button is 
projected. (
Æpage 36)
Attention
Images may not be projected properly depending on the 
 
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connected device and DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. 
Select a system format that is suitable for the input signal 
using the [SYSTEM SELECTOR] in the [PICTURE] menu 
(
Æpage 46).
Check the aspect ratios of the screen and the image and 
 
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select the optimum aspect ratio using [ASPECT] in the 
[PICTURE] menu (
Æpage 47).
How to adjust the focus, 
zoom and shift
Adjust the projected image with the 
1  ) 
lens shift lever.
See “Lens shift and positioning ” on page 35.
Adjust the focus and the projected 
2) 
image size.
Turn the focus lever and zoom  
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lever to adjust the image.
You can confirm the adjusted  
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effect with the TEST PATTERN 
in OPTION menu. See 
“TEST 
PATTERN” on page  70.
Note
Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause 
 
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burns or injury.
If keystone distortion occurs, see 
 
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49.
If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size 
 
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of the image by moving the zoom lever again.
It is recommended that the images are projected 
 
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continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is 
adjusted.
Lens shift lever
Focus ring Zoom ring 
						

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Basic Operation
Adjustment range after lens position (optical shift)
Do not move the lens beyond the bounds of the shift range as this may ca\
use a change in the focus. This 
limitation is to protect the parts of the projector.
Using the standard projection position as the reference, the optical axi\
s shift function makes it possible to adjust 
the projection position in the ranges shown in the figures below.
PT-DZ570U
PT-DW530U
PT-DX500U
0.1 H
0.46 V
Projected screen height, V
Projected screen width, H
0.1 H
0.6 V
Standard  
projection position
0.65 V
0.1 H
Projected screen height, V
Projected screen width, H
0.1 H
0.7 V
Standard  
projection position
0.1 H
0.47 V
Projected screen height, V
Projected screen width, H
0.1 H
0.6 V
Standard  
projection position 
						

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Basic Operation
Basic operations using the remote control
Using the AV MUTE function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of 
time during the meeting intermission, for example, a 
AV MUTE mode is available that allows the user to 
hide images temporarily.
 button
Press  button on the 
1  ) 
remote control or the main unit.
The projected light is blocked by the internal  
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shutter.
Press  button again.
2  ) 
Projection resumes. 
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Note
The power indicator will flash while the AV MUTE function 
 
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is being used.
Capturing an image
You can freeze the projected image and stop the
sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition
of the connected device.
 button
Press the  button again to escape.
Switching the input signal
You can use the remote control to switch the signals 
that are being input and projected.
 button
Press  button on the 
remote control or the main unit.
RGB1 Switches to RGB1 input.
RGB2 Switches to RGB2 input.
DVI-D Switches to DVI-D input.
VIDEO/
S-VIDEO Switches to VIDEO or S-VIDEO input.
If either of the inputs has already 
been selected, the input switches to 
the other.
NETWORK Switches to NETWORK input.
HDMI Switches to HDMI input. 
						

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Basic Operation
Automatic adjustment
The automatic setup function can be used to 
automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase and 
picture position when analog RGB signals consisting 
of bitmap images such as computer signals are being 
input, or to automatically adjust the picture position 
when DVI-D/HDMI signals are being input.
It is recommended to supply images with a bright 
white frame at the outermost periphery containing 
characters etc. that are clear in white and black 
contrast when the system is in automatic adjustment 
mode.
Avoid supplying images that involve halftones 
or gradation such as photographs and computer 
graphics.
 button
Press  button on the 
remote control or the main unit.
A message [COMPLETE] appears if adjustment is  
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ended normally.
Note
[CLOCK PHASE] may have been shifted even when the 
 
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adjustment ended normally. In this case, manually adjust 
the [CLOCK PHASE].
Refer to “CLOCK PHASE” of “POSITION menu ” 
(
Æpage 49) for details.
If an image with blurred edges or a dark image is input, 
 
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[INCOMPLETE] may appear or adjustment may not 
be performed properly even if [COMPLETE] appears. 
In this case, manually adjust the items of  “INPUT 
RESOLUTION” of “ADVANCED MENU ” (
Æpage 51), 
“SHIFT” and “CLOCK PHASE” of “POSITION menu” 
(
Æpages 47, 49).
For specific signals, adjustment should be made 
 
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according to  “AUTO SETUP” of “DISPLAY OPTION 
menu” (
Æpage 56).
[AUTO SETUP] may not be available depending on the 
 
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machine type of the personal computer.
Automatic adjustment may not available for 
 
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synchronization signal of C-SYNC and G-SYNC.
Image may be distorted for several seconds during 
 
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automatic adjustment. This is not a malfunction.
For every supplied signal, adjustment is required.
 
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Automatic adjustment can be canceled by pressing 
 
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 button during the course of automatic 
adjustment.
Even for an RGB signal for which automatic setup is 
 
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possible, if automatic setup is performed while moving 
images are being input, [INCOMPLETE] may appear, 
or adjustment may not be performed properly even if 
[COMPLETE] appears.
Using the function buttons
Three function buttons () on the 
remote control and the  button on the 
projector can be assigned to any frequent operations. 
They can be used as a useful shortcut button.
 buttons
Press any of the  
1  ) 
buttons on the remote control or the 
 button on the projector.
Press  button on the remote 
2  ) 
control or the projector to select a 
menu option (Main Menu, Submenu or 
Advanced Menu).
For the on-screen menu selection, see  
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screen menu ". (
Æpage 39)
Hold down any of the  buttons on the remote control 
or the  button on the 
projector more than 3 seconds.
Note
For details, see 
 
z “FUNCTION BUTTON” of “PROJECTOR 
SETUP”. (
Æpage 66)
Using ECO button
Displays [ECO MANAGEMENT] menu.
 button
Press  button on the remote 
control.
Note
For details, see 
 
z “ECO MANAGEMENT” of “PROJECTOR 
SETUP". (
Æpage 63) 
						

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Basic Operation
Controlling the volume of the 
speaker
You can control the volume of output sound.
 button
Press  button on the remote 
control.
+ buttonincreases the volume
- button decreases the volume 
						

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Settings
Menu Navigation
Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting or reconfiguring the projector.
Navigating through the menu
 
JOperating procedure
Press  button.
1  ) 
[MAIN MENU] appears on the screen.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired item.
2  ) 
The selected item is highlighted in orange.
Press  button to establish 
3  ) 
your selection.
The submenu for the selected option will now 
open.
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Press ▲▼ button to highlight the 
4  ) 
desired adjustment item, then press 
◄► to change or adjust the parameter 
value.
For some items, an individual adjustment screen 
containing a bar scale will appear as shown in the 
diagram below when ◄► is pressed.
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Note
Press  button to return to the previous menu.
 
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Some menu items may not be valid for certain signal 
 
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formats applied to the projector. The menu items that 
cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, 
and they cannot be selected.
If no button is pressed for approx. 5 seconds while the 
 
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individual adjustment screen is displayed, the screen will 
return to the previous page.
 
JResetting to the factory default
If an adjustment item is selected and  
button is pressed, the adjustment value will return 
to the factory default setting.
Press 
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Note
You cannot reset all the settings at a time to the factory 
 
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default settings. To reset all the settings to the factory 
defaults, refer to “INITIALIZE” of “PROJECTOR SETUP 
menu” (
Æ 69 page).
Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing 
 
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 button. Adjust each menu item manually.
The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory default 
 
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setting and the square indicates the current setting.
The triangle mark position varies by the selected input 
signals.
SUB MENU MENU SELECTENTER
PICTURE
POSITION
ADVANCED MENU
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY OPTION
PROJECTOR SETUP
TEST PATTERN
SIGNAL LIST
SECURITY
NETWORKMAIN MENU
SUB MENU MENU SELECT
ENTER
PICTURE
POSITION
ADVANCED MENU
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY OPTION
PROJECTOR SETUP
TEST PATTERN
SIGNAL LIST
SECURITY
NETWORKMAIN MENU
ENTERSUB MENU MENU SELECT
SHIFT
ASPECT
ZOOM
CLOCK PHASE
GEOMETRYPOSITION
DEFAULTOFF
ADJUST
CONTRAST
ADJUST
CONTRAST
Default setting Current setting 
						

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Settings
MAIN MENU
The main menu consists of the following 11 menu 
items.
When a main menu item is selected, the screen 
changes to a sub-menu selection screen.
PICTURE
POSITION
ADVANCED MENU
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY OPTION
PROJECTOR SETUP
TEST PATTERN
SIGNAL LIST
SECURITY
NETWORK
SUB MENU
The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu 
appears, and you can set and adjust the various items 
in the sub-menu.
 
JPICTURE [  ]
Sub-menu item
DefaultPage
PICTURE MODE
STANDARD * 42
CONTRAST 042
BRIGHTNESS 043
COLOR 043
TINT 043
COLOR TEMPERATURE DEFAULT43
WHITE GAIN +1044
SHARPNESS 645
NOISE REDUCTION 245
AI ON45
DAYLIGHT VIEW AUTO45
SYSTEM SELECTOR YP
BPR *146
Note
The factory default values may vary depending on the 
 
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PICTURE MODE.
 
JPOSITION [  ]
Sub-menu item
DefaultPage
SHIFT —47
ASPECT AUTO *
147
ZOOM —48
CLOCK PHASE 1649
KEYSTONE —49
 
JADVANCED MENU [  ]
Sub-menu item
DefaultPage
DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY AUTO *
150
BLANKING —50
INPUT RESOLUTION —51
CLAMP POSITION 24 *
451
FRAME RESPONSE NORMAL51
RASTER POSITION —51