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

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Important  
Information
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 wall outlet before carrying out any cleaning.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
ON USE/INSTALLATION
 
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Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector.
 
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Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stov\
es.
 
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Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks to 
occur.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while shifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
ACCESSORIES
 
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Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face 
close to the broken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was \
released when the lamp broke and which 
contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause injury .
If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek medical 
 
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advice immediately.
Ask your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector.
 
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Cautions when transporting
When transporting the projector or carrying it around, make sure that th\
e lens cover is always in place, and 
remove the lens. Please take care to keep them away from vibration and i\
mpacts, both the projector and the lens 
are precision-made and easily susceptible to damage.
When transporting the projector, the leg adjusters must be housed and do not hold them. Please securely\
 hold 
only its bottom and none of its other parts or surfaces as this will res\
ult in malfunctions. 
						

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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 projector is installed in a place where vibrations are transmitte\
d or mounted in a car or a vessel, 
vibrations or impacts will result in damage to the internal parts, causi\
ng failure. Install the product in a place 
free from vibrations and impacts.
Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature change\
s, such as near an air 
 
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conditioner or lighting equipment.
Failure to observe this will result in malfunctions or the lamp life wil\
l be shortened.
See “ 
■ TEMP indicator” on page 108.
Avoid setting up in places which are near high-voltage power lines or nea\
r motors.
 
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The product will be exposed to interference if it is installed in the vi\
cinity of high-voltage electrical power lines 
or power sources.
Do not install the projector at elevations higher than 2 700 m (8 858 ft) above sea level.
 
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If using this projector at high elevations 1 400 - 2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) above sea level, set [ HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE] to [ ON].
If using this projector at elevations lower than 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, set [ HIGH ALTITUDE 
MODE] to [ OFF].
Failure to observe this will result in malfunctions or the lamp life or \
life of other components will be shortened.
When installing and using the projector at an angle that exceeds 30° \
vertically, set [COOLING 
 
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CONDITION].
Failure to observe this will result in malfunctions or the lamp life or \
other components will be shortened.
Lens Focus
 
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Do not adjust the lens focus in the initial period after switching the p\
rojector on. The high clarity projector lens is 
thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in \
the period just after switching 
on. Please allow a warm-up time of at least 30 minutes before adjusting \
the lens focus.
Be sure to ask a specialized technician when installing the product to a 
 
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ceiling.
If the product is to be installed hanging from the ceiling, purchase an \
optional Ceiling Mount Attachment (For high 
ceilings: Model No. ET-PKD310H, For low ceilings: Model No. ET-PKD310S). Please call a specialized technician 
or contact an Authorized Service Center for installation. 
						

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Important  
Information
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 adjustable feet can be removed if they are not necessary for installation. However , do not use the screw 
 
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holes for them to fix the projector. 
Do not tighten other screws etc. into the screw holes for the adjustable feet.  
Doing so can break the set.  
When installing the removed adjustable feet again, note that the front and rear ones have dif ferent lengths. 
(The longer screws are used for front feet. Length of front leg screw: 65 mm, Length of rear leg screw:   
23 mm)
When installing the projector with a method other than floor standing installing, do not adjust its angle with the 
 
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adjustable feet. Doing so can break the set.
Ceiling mounting screws (M6)
Gap (Min. 5 mm)
Make sure air can circulate 
around the air intake vent.
Failure to do so may result 
in the projector not operating 
properly.
Spacers Base 
						

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Important  
Information
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\
r.
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.
 
z Do not stack the projectors without using frame or shelf.
Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (2\
0") of them  
 
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as this may cause damage or injury.
Avoid heating or cooling air of the air conditioning systems directly blo\
w on to the  
 
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projector ventilation openings.
You can tilt the projector within ± 15 degrees horizontally.
 
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Security
Take safety measures against following incidents.
 
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Personal information being leaked via this product.
 
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Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Security instruction
 
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The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.
 
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Change your password regularly.
 
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Do not use a password that is simple to guess.
 
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Panasonic and its affiliate companies would never directly inquire about your password.
 
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Do not share your password with the general public.
 
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Set a password, and place restrictions on the users who can log in.
 
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Cautions on use
In order to get the picture quality
 
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Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light 
 
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from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Depending on where the projector is used, air exhaust vents or the warm \
air from air conditioning can cause 
 
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a shimmering effect on the screen. For this reason, take care not to shield the air exh\
aust vents and consider 
the direction of the air flowing from air conditioning.
over 50 cm (20")
over 10 cm (4") over 50 cm (20")
over 50 cm (20")
-15°
+15° 
						

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Important  
Information
 
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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.
The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp that is characterized as 
 
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follows:
The brightness of the lamp will decrease over time.
 
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The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by shocks or chipping dama\
ge.
 
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In rare cases, it may burst shortly after the first use.
 
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The possibility of its bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond t\
he replacement time.
 
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If the lamp bursts, gas inside the lamp is released in the form of smoke\
.
 
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The life of a mercury lamp varies according to the individual difference or conditions of use.
 
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In particular, turning the power on and off frequently and/or repeatedly as well as continuous use for 22 hours 
 
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will greatly affect the life cycle. Provide a lamp for replacement in advance.
Lamp deterioration accelerates when used continuously for 22 hours or mo\
re. Lamp deterioration due to 
 
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continuous use can be reduced by using the “LAMP RELAY” function.
Connection to external device
 
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When connecting the projector to a computer or external device, use the \
power cord supplied with the 
corresponding device and a commercially available shielded interface cab\
le.
Optical components
 
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It may be necessary to replace the optical components such as DLP chips and Polarizing plates in less than 1 
year if using the projector in a high temperature environment or in a ve\
ry dusty, oily smoke or tobacco smoke 
environment. For more details, please contact your dealer.
DLP chips
 
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The DLP chips are precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high preci\
sion could be missing or always lit, 
but this is not a malfunction. Please take note that directing a laser b\
eam onto the lens surface can damage the 
DMD element.
Cleaning and maintenance
Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean the inside of the projector at 
 
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least once a year.
If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with 
operation. It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before\
 the season when humid weather arrives.
Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required.
Please discuss with the Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs.
Be sure to remove the power plug from the wall outlet before cleaning.
 
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Use soft and dry cloth to clean the cabinet.
 
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Use a soft cloth moistened in warm water to clean away oil. Do not use s\
olvents such as benzene, thinner, 
and alcohol, detergents for kitchens, or a chemical cloth. If using such\
 solvents, the outer case will become 
deformed, and the paint may peel off.
Do not clean the lens surface with fuzzy or dusty cloths.
 
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If dust adheres to the lens, it will be magnified and projected on the screen. Use a soft and clean cloth to wipe 
off dust.
Disposal
When discarding this product, please contact your local authorities or d\
ealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal. 
						

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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 properly.
 
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For lost accessories, consult your dealer.
 
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The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subje\
ct to change without notice.
 
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Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children.
 
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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 to ± 15
 °C vertically and ± 30 °C horizontally, but the effective control range may 
be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control and the remote con\
trol signal receptor, the remote control may not 
 
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operate correctly.
The signal will be reflected off the screen. The operating range may differ due to the screen material.
When the projector receives a signal from the remote control, the Power indicator will flash.
 
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Remote control
 
JTop view
 
JFront view
Installing/removing batteries
Press the tab and 
lift up the cover.Insert the batteries according to 
the polarity diagram indicated 
inside. (insert the 
 side first).
Remove the batteries in the 
reverse order to setting.
 
JBottom view
Remote control wired terminal 
(
Æpage 20)
Remote control signal emitters
Specifies the ID of the remote control.
(
Æpage 20)
Restores the default factory setting.
(
Æpage 49)
Assign the frequently use functions 
from options for shortcut.
(
Æpage 47)
These buttons are used together with 
▲▼◄► to adjust focus, zoom and 
shift by the projection lens.
(
Æpages
 39, 41)
Switches the image aspect ratio.
(
Æpage 48)
Pressing this button toggles the 
projector’s internal mechanical shutter 
to black out the projector.
(
Æpage 46)
Pressing this button while projecting 
an image automatically corrects the 
picture positioning on the screen. 
While the auto setup feature is active, 
a message “PROGRESS” appears on 
the screen. (
Æpage
 47)
Returns to the standby mode.
Makes the remote control available 
to control any ID projectors.
(
Æpage 20)
Displays projector information. Enter ID number of the remote 
control and adjustment values of 
menu items.
Displays the test pattern.
(
Æpage 47)
Displays and clears the on 
screen indications.
(
Æpage 46)
 button
Displays and clears the main menu, and 
returns to the previous menu when the 
menu is displayed.
Navigation and  buttons
Navigate through the menu items with 
▲▼◄►, and activate them with the 
 button. (
Æpage
 49)
These buttons select the RGB1, 
RGB2, DVI-D, VIDEO, S-VIDEO 
and SDI terminals. (
Æpage 46)
Starts the projection while in the 
standby mode.
Remote control indicator
Flashes by pressing any 
buttons. 
						

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Preparation
Projector body
 JFront viewSide views J
  
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 temperature status. (
Æpage 108)
Front leg adjusters Screw up/down to adjust 
the projection angle.
Lamp2 indicator (LAMP2)
Indicates the lamp2 unit status. (
Æpage 107)
Lamp1 indicator (LAMP1)
Indicates the lamp1 unit status. (
Æpage 107)
Power indicator (STANDBY(R) / ON(G))
Indicates the power supply status.Security lock
Air intake port
Terminals on side
CONTROL 
PANEL
AC IN terminal Connect the power cord to supply 
electronic power to the projector.
 switchSwitch the projector on/off.
 JRear view JBottom view
Attention
Keep your hands and other objects away from the air outlet port. Keep your hand and face away.
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Heated air from the air outlet port can cause burns or deformations. 
						

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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 to DVI-D or HDMI input.
SDI
Switches to SDI input.  
(PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U only) button
Pressing this button while projecting an image 
automatically corrects the picture positioning on 
the screen. While the auto setup feature is active, 
a message “PROGRESS” appears on the screen. 
(
Æpage 47)
▲▼◄► buttonUse these buttons to select menu items, 
change settings, adjust levels, and to enter the 
[SECURITY] password.
 buttonPressing this button toggles the projector’s 
internal mechanical shutter to black out the 
projector. (
Æpage 46)
 buttonPress to activate a menu selection or to initiate a 
function.
 buttonThis button is used together with ▲▼◄► to 
adjust focus, zoom and shift by the projection 
lens.
 buttonDisplays and clears the main menu, and returns to the previous 
menu when the menu is displayed.
If you hold it down for at least 3 seconds while the on-screen 
indication is [OFF], the [OFF] state is canceled.  (
Æpage 49)
 button
Starts the projection while in the 
standby mode.
 buttonReturns to the standby mode.
SDI INConnect an SDI signals.
(PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U 
only)
SERIAL IN/OUTConnect an RS-232C cable from/to a computer.
DVI-D INConnect a single link DVI-D 
signals.
HDMI INConnect a HDMI signals.RGB2 INConnect an RGB or YP
BPR signals.
RGB (YPBPR)1 IN
Connect an RGB or YP
BPR signals.
REMOTE 2 IN Connect a cable from an 
external control circuit.
REMOTE 1 IN/OUTWhen two or more main 
units are used in the system, 
they can be connected and 
controlled with wired remote 
control cable.
LANConnect a LAN cable for network 
connection.
VIDEO INConnect a VIDEO signals.
S-VIDEO INConnect an S-VIDEO signals. 
						

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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 
1  ) 
projector (s) will display it’s current ID 
number onscreen. Within 5 seconds, 
use the numeric keys (0-9) to match 
the Remote’s ID number with that of 
the desired projector.
Attention
Do not press  button accidentally or carelessly 
 
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because the ID number on the remote control can be set 
even when no projector is around.
If you do not enter the 2 digits ID number within 5 
 
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seconds after  button has been pressed, the ID 
will remain at the number that was set before  
button was pressed.
Your specified ID number is stored in the remote control 
 
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unit unless another one is specified later. However, the 
stored ID will be erased if the batteries of the remote 
control are left exhausted. When the batteries are 
replaced, set the same ID number again.
The ID number can be set to “ALL” or from “1” to “64”.\
 
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Note
Refer to “PROJECTOR ID” of “PROJECTOR SETUP 
 
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menu” (
Æpage  75).
Using a wired remote control
When multiple projectors are connected as part of the 
system, connect to units with a M3 stereo mini jack 
commercial cable to simultaneously control multiple 
main units with a single remote control through the 
REMOTE 1 IN/OUT terminal. It is effective to use the 
wired remote control in the environment in which an 
obstacle stands in the light path or where devices are 
susceptible to outside light.
Attention
Use 2 core shielded cable of length of 15 m or less. If the 
 
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length of the cable exceeds 15 m (49' 2"), the shielding 
of the cable may not be sufficient and the remote control 
may not work.
Remote Control
Connect to the remote 
control wired terminal
Connect to the  
secondary projector
M3 stereo mini jack cable  
(commercial)
Connection terminals