Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-DZ8700U PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300U Operating Instructions

Replacement
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Maintenance
 
JProcedure of lamp unit replacement
Attention
When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under\
 the projector or put your face close to the projector.
 
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The lamp unit and the lamp unit cover must be attached correctly and sec\
urely. Failure to do so, the projector will not be 
 
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turned on for the protection circuit.
If the lamp unit is not installed smoothly, remove it and then install it again. If it is pushed in forcibly, its...

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference 
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Power does not turn 
on. The power cord may not be connected.
 
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The  switch is turned off.
 
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No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
 
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The circuit breakers have tripped.
 
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[LAMP1/LAMP2 indicator] or [TEMP indicator]is lit or flashes.
 
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The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.
 
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No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be...

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Maintenance
ProblemCauseReference 
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Picture from a 
computer does not 
appear. The cable may be longer than the optional cable.
 
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The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct. 
 
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(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the 
[Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method varies 
depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation provided 
with your computer for further details.) —...

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Appendix
Technical Information
PJLink protocol
The network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the P\
JLink protocol can be used to perform 
projector setting and projector status query operations from a computer.
 
JControl commands
The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used \
to control the projector.
Command Control details
Notes
POWR Power supply control Parameters
0 = Standby
1 = Power ON
POWR ? Power supply status query Parameters
0 =...

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Appendix
Control commands via LAN
 
JWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode)

Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector a\
nd 
1  ) 
make a request for connection to the projector.
You can obtain both IP address and port number from the menu screen of the projector.
IP address :  Obtain from MAIN MENU  ⇒ [NETWORK] 
⇒ [NETWORK STATUS]
Port No. :  Obtain from MAIN MENU  ⇒ [NETWORK] 
⇒ [NETWORK CONTROL]...

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JWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is not set  
(Non-protect mode)

Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector a\
nd 
1  ) 
make a request for connection to the projector.
You can obtain both IP address and port number from the menu screen of the projector.
IP address :  Obtain from MAIN MENU  ⇒ [NETWORK] 
⇒ [NETWORK STATUS]
Port number :  Obtain from MAIN MENU  ⇒ [NETWORK] 
⇒ [NETWORK CONTROL] 
⇒ [COMMAND...

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Serial terminal
The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector co\
nforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.
 
JConnection
 
JPin assignments and signal names
D-Sub 9-pin (female)
Outside view Pin No. Signal name
Contents
— NC
TXD Transmitted data
RXD Received data
— Connected internally
GND Earth
— NC
CTS
Connected internally
RTS
—...

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Appendix
 
JBasic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, par\
ameter, and ETX are sent in this 
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
STX A D I 
1 I 2 ; C1 C2 C3 :  P1 P2Pn ETX
When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary\
.
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JBasic format (with sub command)
STX A D I 
1 I 2 ; C1 C2 C3 :  ETX
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 E P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
When transmitting a command which does not need a...

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JCable specifications

Projector
1 NC NC 1
Computer (DTE 
specifications)
2
2
3 3
4 NC NC 4
5 5
6 NC NC 6
7 7
8 8
9 NC NC 9
 
JControl commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:

Command Control contents
Notes
PON Power [ON] To see if the power is [ON], use the [Power query] command. 
POF Power [OFF]
QPW Power query 000 = Standby    001 = Power [ON]
IIS Switch input modes VID = VIDEO   
SVD = S-VIDEO    RG1...

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Appendix
REMOTE 2 IN terminal
Using the [REMOTE 2 IN] terminal provided on the connection terminals of\
 the main unit, it is possible to operate 
the projector from a control panel etc. furnished in a distant location \
where infrared remote control signal cannot 
be received.
 
JPin assignments and control
D-Sub 9-pin (Outside view) Pin No. Signal name Open (H)
Short (L)
GND—GND
POWER OFFON
RGB1Other RGB1
RGB2Other RGB2
VIDEOOtherVIDEO
S-VIDEO OtherS-VIDEO
DVIOther...