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

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important  
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CAUTION
POWER
 
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When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks 
will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug 
from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
Disconnect the power plug from the...

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important  
InformationCautions when installing
After removing the projection lens, install the dust sponge attached to the 
 
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projector.
If the dust sponge is not installed, dust will be accumulated inside and\
 can cause a trouble.
Do not use under the following conditions.
 
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Do not set up the projector outdoors.
 
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The projector is designed for indoor use only.
Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks.
 
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If the...

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Cautions when setting the projectors 1
 
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When installing and using the projector with a method other than floor standing installing using adjustable 
 
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feet, fix it with the 5 ceiling mounting screws (shown in the figure).  
(Screw diameter: M6, Tapping depth inside set: 8 mm)
Make a clearance of at least 5 mm between the projector bottom and setting surface by inserting spacers 
 
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(metallic) etc. between them.
The...

Precautions with regard to safety
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Cautions when setting the projectors 2
 
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When placing the projector in confined space, a ventilation or air conditioning system must be equipped, and 
 
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keep enough ventilation space on the rear and both sides of the projecto\
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Make a clearance of at least 5 mm between the projector bottom and setti\
ng surface by inserting spacers 
 
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(metallic) etc. between them.
 
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Precautions with regard to safety
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Important  
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Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand.
If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected 
onto the screen. Please put the lens cover on the projector when you do \
not use it.
Do not move the projector while it is operating or subject it to vibration or 
 
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impact.
The service life of its internal components will be shortened....

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important  
InformationAccessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
Remote control (x1)
(N2QAYB000550) Power cord (x1)
(TXFSX01RGQZ) Drop-prevention bracket (x2)
(TTRA0238) 
Safety cables (x2)
Washers (x4)
Wire rope fixing screw (x2)
CD-ROM (x1)
(TXFQB02VKN)AA/R6 batteries for 
remote control (x2)Lens fixing screw (x1)
(XYN4+J18FJ)
Attention
After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material...

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Attention
Do not drop the remote control.
 
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Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
 
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Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control.
 
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Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor. The remote control may malfunction under strong light such as 
 
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fluorescent.
Note
The remote control can be used within a distance of about 30
 
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remote control can control at angles of up...

About Your Projector
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Preparation
Projector body
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Û:   Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable.
Burglar hook port Û
Auto Cleaning 
Filter (ACF) 
compartment 
(
Æpage 109)
Remote control 
signal receptor
Air exhaust port Air intake port
Air intake port
Air intake port
Lamp unit compartment  
(
Æpage 110)
Air exhaust port
Filter indicator (FILTER)
Indicates the filter status. 
(
Æpage 108)
Remote control 
signal receptor
Temperature indicator (TEMP)
Indicates the...

About Your Projector
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Preparation
 
 
JCONTROL PANEL
 
JTerminals on side
Attention
Do not touch the LAN terminal with your bare hands or body, as body parts may have charged static electricity. Failure to 
 
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do so may cause malfunctions.
Do not touch the metallic parts of LAN terminal and cable.
Please connect the LAN to indoor devices only.
 
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VIDEO
Switches to VIDEO input.
S-VIDEO
Switches to S-VIDEO input.
RGB1
Switches to RGB1 input.
RGB2
Switches to RGB2 input.
DVI-D/HDMI
Switches...

About Your Projector
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Preparation
Setting projector ID number 
to remote control
Each projector can be assigned a unique ID number, 
and the handheld remote’ s number must be set to 
match the intended projector.
The ID number of the projector is set to “ALL” on 
shipping, and use the ID ALL button of the remote 
control when using only a single projector.
Press  button, and the 
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projector (s) will display it’s current ID 
number onscreen. Within 5 seconds, 
use the numeric keys (0-9)...