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

							Setting up
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If the projector is used with a screen size not listed in this manual, c\
heck the diagonal dimension (inch) of your 
screen and calculate the projection distance using the following formula\
s.
 
JCalculation formulas for projection distance by lens types  
(for PT-DZ8700U)
Model number of  
projection lens Throw ratio Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula Unit : m
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE11.4–1.8 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0298 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0399 × SD (") 
- 0.1004
1.4–1.8 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0307 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0410 × SD (") 
- 0.1004
1.6–2.2 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0338 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0451 × SD (") 
- 0.1004
ET-D75LE2 1.8–2.8 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0400 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0601 × SD (") 
- 0.1064
1.8–2.8 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0412 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0617 × SD (") 
- 0.1064
2.2–3.3 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0453 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0680 × SD (") 
- 0.1064
ET-D75LE3 2.8–4.6 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0601 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1003 × SD (") 
- 0.1216
2.8–4.6 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0617 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1031 × SD (") 
- 0.1216
3.3–5.6 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0680 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1136 × SD (") 
- 0.1216
ET-D75LE4 4.6–7.4 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.1003 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1595 × SD (") 
- 0.1013
4.6–7.4 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.1031 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1639 × SD (") 
- 0.1013
5.6–8.9 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.1136 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1806 × SD (") 
- 0.1013
ET-D75LE8 7.3–13.8 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.1595 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.2989 × SD (") 
- 0.3598
7.3–13.8 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.1640 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.3072 × SD (") 
- 0.3598
8.8–16.5 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.1806 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.3383 × SD (") 
- 0.3598
ET-D75LE6 0.9–1.1 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0201 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0241 × SD (") 
- 0.0736
0.9–1.1 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0207 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0248 × SD (") 
- 0.0736
1.1–1.3 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0228 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0273 × SD (") 
- 0.0736
ET-D75LE10 1.3–1.7 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0284 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0367 × SD (") 
- 0.1085
1.3–1.7 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0292 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0377 × SD (") 
- 0.1085
1.6–2.0 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0322 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0416 × SD (") 
- 0.1085
ET-D75LE20 1.7–2.4 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0364 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0528 × SD (") 
- 0.1162
1.7–2.4 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0374 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0543 × SD (") 
- 0.1162
2.0–2.9 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0412 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0598 × SD (") 
- 0.1162
ET-D75LE30 2.4–4.7 : 1 16 : 10
Min.  :  L = 0.0524 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1017 × SD (") 
- 0.1765
2.4–4.7 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0539 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1045 × SD (") 
- 0.1765
2.9–5.6 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0594 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1151 × SD (") 
- 0.1765
Fixed-
focus lensET-D75LE5 0.7 : 1
16 : 10 L = 0.0154 × SD (") 
- 0.0835
0.7 : 1 16 : 9 L = 0.0158 × SD (") 
- 0.0835
0.8 : 1 4 : 3 L = 0.0174 × SD (") 
- 0.0835 
						

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JCalculation formulas for projection distance by lens types  
(for PT-DS8500U)
Model number of  
projection lens Throw ratio Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula Unit : m
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE1 1.5–2.0 : 14 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0307 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0410 × SD (") - 0.1004
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0334 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0446 × SD (") - 0.1004
ET-D75LE2 2.0–3.0 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0412 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0617 × SD (") - 0.1064
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0448 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0672 × SD (") - 0.1064
ET-D75LE3 3.0–5.0 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0617 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1031 × SD (") - 0.1216
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0672 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1123 × SD (") - 0.1216
ET-D75LE4 5.0–8.0 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.1031 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1639 × SD (") - 0.1013
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.1123 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1786 × SD (") - 0.1013
ET-D75LE8 7.9–15.0 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.1640 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.3072 × SD (") - 0.3598
8.0–15.0 : 1 16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.1786 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.3346 × SD (") - 0.3598
ET-D75LE6 1.0–1.2 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0207 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0248 × SD (") - 0.0736
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0225 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0270 × SD (") - 0.0736
ET-D75LE10 1.4–1.8 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0290 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0375 × SD (") - 0.1085
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0316 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0409 × SD (") - 0.1085
ET-D75LE20 1.8–2.6 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0371 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0540 × SD (") - 0.1162
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0404 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0588 × SD (") - 0.1162
ET-D75LE30 2.6–5.1 : 1 4 : 3
Min.  :  L = 0.0536 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1039 × SD (") - 0.1765
16 : 9 Min.  :  L = 0.0583 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1132 × SD (") - 0.1765
Fixed-
focus lensET-D75LE5 0.8 : 14 : 3
L = 0.0158 × SD (") 
- 0.0835
16 : 9 L = 0.0172 × SD (") 
- 0.0835 
						

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JCalculation formulas for projection distance by lens types  
(for PT-DW8300U)
Model number of  
projection lens Throw ratio Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula Unit : m
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE11.5–2.0 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0343 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0458 × SD (") - 0.1004
2.0–2.7 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0419 × SD (") 
- 0.0760
Max. :  L = 0.0560 × SD (") - 0.1004
ET-D75LE2 2.1–3.1 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0460 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0689 × SD (") - 0.1064
2.7–4.1 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0563 × SD (") 
- 0.0795
Max. :  L = 0.0844 × SD (") - 0.1064
ET-D75LE3 3.1–5.2 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0689 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1151 × SD (") - 0.1216
4.1–6.9 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0844 × SD (") 
- 0.0958
Max. :  L = 0.1409 × SD (") - 0.1216
ET-D75LE4 5.2–8.2 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.1151 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.1831 × SD (") - 0.1013
6.9–11.0 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.1409 × SD (") 
- 0.1158
Max. :  L = 0.2241 × SD (") - 0.1013
ET-D75LE8 8.2–15.4 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.1831 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.3430 × SD (") - 0.3598
10.9–20.6 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.2241 × SD (") 
- 0.3862
Max. :  L = 0.4200 × SD (") - 0.3598
ET-D75LE6 1.0–1.2 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0231 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0277 × SD (") - 0.0736
1.4–1.6 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0283 × SD (") 
- 0.0566
Max. :  L = 0.0339 × SD (") - 0.0736
ET-D75LE10 1.4–1.9 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0324 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0419 × SD (") - 0.1085
1.9–2.5 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0397 × SD (") 
- 0.0857
Max. :  L = 0.0513 × SD (") - 0.1085
ET-D75LE20 1.8–2.7 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0415 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0602 × SD (") - 0.1162
2.5–3.6 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0508 × SD (") 
- 0.0832
Max. :  L = 0.0738 × SD (") - 0.1162
ET-D75LE30 2.7–5.2 : 1 16 : 9
Min.  :  L = 0.0598 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1160 × SD (") - 0.1765
3.6–6.9 : 1 4 : 3 Min.  :  L = 0.0732 × SD (") 
- 0.1131
Max. :  L = 0.1420 × SD (") - 0.1765
Fixed-
focus lensET-D75LE5 0.8 : 1
16 : 9
L = 0.0176 × SD (") 
- 0.0835
1.0 : 1 4 : 3
L = 0.0216 × SD (") 
- 0.0835
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle
You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the\
 projector for adjusting the throwing 
angle.
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not touch the air exhau\
st port directly.
 
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Adjustable range
Front adjuster leg : 50 mm
Rear adjuster leg : 10 mm 
						

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Connections
Before connection to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. 
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Turning off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. 
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If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  
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device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or wafture.  
 
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In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RG\
B (with TTL sync. Level) and 
 
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digital signal.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector.
 
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When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projecto\
r, there is a possibility that the image  
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will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
 
JPin assignments and signal names of  terminal
Outside view Pin No. Signal names
GND (luminance signal)
GND (color signal)
Luminance signal
Color signal
 
JPin assignments and signal names of  terminal
Outside view Pin No. Signal names
,  : Not assigned
 - , ,  : GND terminals
R/PR
G/G  SYNC/Y
B/PB
DDC data
HD/SYNC
VD
DDC clock
 
JPin assignments and signal names of  terminal
Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names
T.M.D.S data 2+T.M.D.S data 2 shield
T.M.D.S data 2-T.M.D.S data 1+
T.M.D.S data 1 shieldT.M.D.S data 1-
T.M.D.S data 0+T.M.D.S data 0 shield
T.M.D.S data 0-T.M.D.S clock +
T.M.D.S clock shieldT.M.D.S clock -
CEC—
SCLSDA
DDC/CEC 
GND+5V
Hot plug detection
Even-numbered pins  to 
Odd-numbered pins  to  
						

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JPin assignments and signal names of  terminal
Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names
T.M.D.S data 2-—
T.M.D.S data 2++5V
T.M.D.S data 2/4 shieldGND
—Hot plug detection
—T.M.D.S data 0-
DDC clockT.M.D.S data 0+
DDC dataT.M.D.S data 0/5 shield
——
T.M.D.S data 1-—
T.M.D.S data 1+T.M.D.S clock shield
T.M.D.S data 1/3 shieldT.M.D.S clock +
—T.M.D.S clock -
Connecting example : AV equipment
Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-i\
n time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between 
 
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the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the 
 
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projector and the video deck.
Note
When using an HDMI cable, check that it is compliant with the HDMI stand\
ard. Using a cable that is not compliant with the 
 
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HDMI standard may result in problems such as the image cutting out or no\
t appearing.  
When connecting the 1 080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with 1 080p signal.
It is possible to connect the HDMI input terminal with an external devic\
e having a DVI terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
 
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conversion cable, but with some devices the images may not appear or oth\
er problems may occur. (
Æpage  73)
It is possible to connect the DVI-D input terminal with an HDMI- or DVI-\
D compliant device, but with some devices the 
 
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images may not appear or other problems may be encountered in operation.\
 (
Æpage  72)
DVD player  
with HDMI terminal or
Video deck 
(TBC built-in) Control  
Computer 
						

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Connecting example : Computers
Note
The DVI-D signal input terminal supports only a single link.
 
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For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”.   
 
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(
Æpage  122)
If your computer has the resume feature (last memory), the computer ma\
y not function properly until the resume capability 
 
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is disabled.
When the SYNC ON GREEN signal is input, do not input sync signals to the\
 SYNC/HD and VD terminals.
 
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When using the DVI-D input, EDID settings may be required for the connec\
ted device.
 
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Æpage
 72)
When using an HDMI cable, check that it is compliant with the HDMI stand\
ard. Using a cable that is not compliant with the 
 
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HDMI standard may result in problems such as the image cutting out or no\
t appearing.  
When connecting the 1 080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with 1 080p signal.
It is possible to connect the HDMI input terminal with an external devic\
e having a DVI terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
 
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conversion cable, but with some devices the images may not appear or oth\
er problems may occur. (
Æpage  73)
Computer
Computer
Computer Control  
Computer
Control  
Computer 
						

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Removing/attaching the projection lens (optional)
Move the lens to the home position before replacing or removing the proj\
ection lens. (Æpage 43)
How to install the projection 
lens
Align the mark (orange) on the 
1  ) 
projection lens with the mark on 
the projector (
 on the left side of 
LOCK), then insert the lens and turn it 
clockwise until there is a click.
Fix the projection lens with the 
2  ) 
attached “Lens fixing screw”. Û
Tighten the screw into the first screw hole  
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on the right side of the mark (orange) of the 
projection lens with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 
(There is not the projection lens fixing tap hole 
on all the lenses.)
How to remove the projection 
lens
Remove the “Lens fixing screw”. 
1  ) Û
Remove the first screw on the right side of the  
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mark (orange) of the projection lens with a 
Phillips-head screwdriver.
While holding down the “LOCK 
2  ) 
button”, turn the projection lens 
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
Turn the projection lens counterclockwise until  
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its mark (orange) is aligned with the mark on 
the projector (
 on the left side of LOCK).
Some types of the lens do not have the projection lens fixing screw hole.
: 
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Attention
Do not touch the lens signal receiver. Dust or dirt may cause defective contact. 
 
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Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands.
 
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Store the replaced lens where it will be free from vibration and impact.\
 
 
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Turn the projection lens counter clockwise to confirm that it does not come out.
 
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LOCK button 
						

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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
When using an optional lens, install a projection lens 
before switch on the projector. (
Æpage 37)
Remove the projection lens cover from the lens.
Connect the supplied power cable.
1  ) 
(AC120 V  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 81), 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.
Making adjustment and 
selection
It is recommended that the images are projected 
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus 
is adjusted.
Press  button, roughly 
4  ) 
adjust the focus of the lens.
(
Æpage 41)
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 (, 
, ,   
, ).
(SDI: PT-DZ8700U/ PT-DS8500U only)
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.
11) 
Readjust the zoom so that the image 
12) 
size fits in the screen.
2)1) 7) 6) 9)
3) 5) 4)
8), 10), 11), 12)
9)
3)
5)
4), 11) 8) 6)
10), 12) 
						

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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.
3) 4)2)1)
2)
1)