Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ21K2 PT-DS20K2 PT-DW17K2 PT-DZ16K2 Operating Instructions

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WARNING:
 rACCESSORIES
Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
 fDo not use unspecified batteries.
 fDo not charge dry cell batteries.
 fDo not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 fDo not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 fDo not allow the + and – terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
 fDo not store or carry batteries together with metallic objects.
 fStore the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic ob\
jects.
 fMake sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 fDo not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif
ferent types of batteries.
 fDo not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
 fBattery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately

.
 fBattery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medi\
cal advice immediately

.
Do not remove unspecified screws during the lamp unit replacement.
Doing so can cause electric shocks, burns, or injury.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement 
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result.
 f The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 fBefore replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power of

f and to disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
 f When replacing the lamp unit, turn the power of

f and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before 
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
 f Be careful to hold the lamp unit cover and to loosen the lamp unit cover fixing screws with the projector 
installed upward in the vertical direction since the lamp unit cover may\
 open and drop of

f on its weight. 
This can cause severe injury or accidents.
 f When you loosen or fix the lamp case fixing screws with the projector installed upward in the vertical 
direction, make sure to hold the lamp case handle since the lamp case ma\
y drop of

f on its weight. 
This can cause severe injury or accidents.
Do not allow children to reach the lens fixing screw.
Accidentally swallowing them can cause physical harm. 
 f If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately

.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly.
 f Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.  
						

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CAUTION:
 rPOWER
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.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Before replacing the projection lens, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
 f Unexpected projection of light may cause injury to eyes.
 fReplacing the projection lens without removing the power plug may result\
 in electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
 r ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 fBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector

.
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.
 f T

ake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
Do not install the projector in a location where salt pollution or corro\
sive gas may occur.
Doing so may result in falling due to corrosion.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while shifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.
 f Strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being u\
sed.
Doing so can cause fire, damage to an object, or malfunction of the projector .
 fStrong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
The projector must be carried or installed by two or more people.
Failure to do so may cause falling accidents.
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.
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, keep mounting screws and power cord from contact with 
metal parts inside the ceiling.
Contact with metal parts inside the ceiling can cause electric shocks.
 r ACCESSORIES
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.
 fIf you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek medical 
advice immediately

.
 fAsk your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of the projector
.  
						

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CAUTION:
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote 
control.
Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire
or contamination of surrounding area.
 rMAINTENANCE
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 fAfter you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them.
Do not touch the fan with your fingers or any other parts of your body when replacing the lamp unit.
Doing so can cause injury

.
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector once a year.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.
 f For cleaning fee, ask your dealer

.
 rVIEWING 3D VIDEO (PT-DZ21K2 and PT-DS20K2 only)
Those with a medical history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or poor physical health should 
not view 3D images.
This may lead to a worsening of medical conditions.
If you feel tiredness or discomfort, or other abnormality while viewing with 3D Eyewear
, discontinue 
viewing.
Continuing use may cause health problems. Take a break as necessary.
When viewing 3D movies, aim to view one movie at a time and take a break as necessary .
When viewing 3D images, for example when playing 3D games or using a PC where two way interaction   
is possible, take an appropriate break every 30 to 60 minutes.
Watching for long periods of time may cause eye fatigue.
When preparing contents, use contents properly created to be used for 3D.
This may cause eye fatigue or health problems.
When viewing 3D images, pay attention to people and objects in the vicinity .
3D video may be mistaken for actual objects, and the related bodily move\
ments can cause damage to objects 
and lead to injury.
Use 3D Eyewear when viewing 3D videos.
Do not tilt your head when viewing with 3D Eyewear.
Those who are near or far sighted, those with weaker eyesight in one eye, or those with astigmatism 
should use corrective glasses etc. when using 3D Eyewear.
If the image appears distinctly double when viewing 3D video, discontinue viewing.
Watching for long periods of time may cause eye fatigue.
View at a distance of at least three times the effective height of the sc\
reen.
Viewing at distance closer than the recommended distance may cause eye fatigue. As with movies, if there are 
black bands at the top and bottom of the video, view at a distance of 3 \
times or more of the height of the video 
section.
Children younger than 5 or 6 years old should not use 3D Eyewear.
As it is difficult to gauge the reactions of children to fatigue and discomfort their condition may worsen suddenly .
If a child uses the 3D Eyewear, guardians should beware of the child’s eyes becoming tired.  
						

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To remove the battery
Remote Control Battery
1.
 P
 ress the guide and lift the cover.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remove the batteries.
Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
 r
Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e/ou baterias deverão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor , romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Como isolar os terminais
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor , ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais. Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a 
temperaturas superiores a 100
  °C (212   °F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar o lacre 
do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos 
terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
 r Remoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remova as baterias.
Fita Isolante
Fita Isolante  
						

							 
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States and other countries.
 fMac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of 

Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
 fPJLinkTM is a registered trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United Sta\
tes, and other countries and 
regions.
 f HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
 fRoomV

iew and Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Connected
TM and Fusion RV are trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
 f HDBaseTTM is a trademark of HDBaseT Alliance.
 fArt-NetTM Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd
 fDisplayPort is a trademark or registered trademark of the V

ideo Electronics Standards Association.
 fAdobe, 

Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 
in the United States and/or other countries.
 f RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD Inc.
 fSome of the fonts used in the on-screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts, whi\
ch are manufactured and sold by 
Ricoh Company

, Ltd.
 fAll other names, company names, and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners.
Please note that the 
® and TM symbols are not specified in this manual.
 r Illustrations in this manual
 fIllustrations of the projector , screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 fIllustrations of the projector with the power cord attached are only examples.  The shape of the supplied power 
cords varies depending on the country where you purchased the product.
 r Reference pages
 fReference pages in this manual are indicated as ( x  page 00).
 rTerm
 fIn this manual, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessory is referred to as “Remote control”.  
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
High resolution and clear picture 
quality
 /£Sharpness is enhanced by improvement 
of the unique picture quality correction 
technology and the optical system. 
The 
drawing performance of the moving image 
has also drastically improved by adopting 
the double speed driving of the DLP 
chip
*1 and the unique image processing 
technology
*1.
*1 Only for PT- DZ21K2, PT- DS20K2, and PT- DZ16K2
Easy setup and improved 
serviceability
 /£Inherited the highly flexible installability 
with the abundant lineup of the optional 
lenses and supporting of the portrait 
installation
*1. The range of installation area 
has broadened by realizing equivalent of 
50
 
% noise reduction in sound pressure 
level compared with the conventional 
models
*2.
*1 Only for PT- DZ21K2, PT- DS20K2, and PT- DW17K2
*2  PT- DZ21K   series, PT- DS20K   series, PT- DW17K   series, 
PT
-

DZ16K   series
Improved cost-effectiveness in 
maintenance fee
 /£In addition to adoption of the extended-life 
filter
, it has realized recommended lamp 
replacement interval of 3
  000 hours
*1. This 
will reduce the maintenance cost.
*1 1   000 hours when using the Replacement lamp unit (for 
portrait mode)
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector .
(x   page   33)
2. Attach the projection lens 
(optional).
(
x   page   50)
3. Connect with external devices.
(x   page   52)
4. Connect the power cord.
(x   page   58)
5. Switch on the projector .
(x   page   59)
6. Make initial settings.
(x   page   60)
 fTake this step when you switch on the 
power for the first time after purchasing the 
projector.
7. Select the input signal.
(
x   page   65)
8. Adjust the image.
(x   page   65)  
						

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Chapter 1 Preparation
This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the\
 projector. 
						

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Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
 fBefore using the projector , remove the dust sponge from the mounting portion of the projection len\
s and store it 
for the future use. When transporting the projector, remove the projection lens before attaching the dust sponge. 
Otherwise dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
 f T

ransport the projector with 2 or more people. Failure to do so may drop the projector , which may result in 
damage or deformation of the projector, or injury.
 f When transporting the projector

, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts.  They 
may damage the internal components and result in malfunctions.
 f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
 r After attaching the projection lens, be sure to attach the lens mount cover .
Otherwise dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
 rDo not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 rDo not set up the projector in the following locations.
 fPlaces where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may cause damage to internal 
components or malfunction.
 fLocation close to sea or where corrosive gas may occur: 

The projector may fall due to corrosion. Also, failure to 
do so may shorten the life of the components and result in malfunctions.\
 f Near the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate in rare 
cases due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or the hot or cooled air . Make sure that the exhaust 
from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward the front of the 
projector

.
 fPlaces with sharp temperature fluctuations such as near lights (studio lamps): Doing so may shorten the life of 
the lamp, or result in deformation of the outer case due to heat, which \
may cause malfunctions.
The operating environment temperature of the projector should be between 0

  °C (32   °F) and 45   °C (113   °F) 
when using it at elevations lower than 1
  400   m (4   593') above sea level, and should be between 0   °C (32   °F) 
and 40
  °C (104   °F) when using it at high altitudes (between 1   400   m (4   593') and 2   700   m (8   858') above sea 
level).
If you use the smoke cut filter, the operating environment temperature should be between 0
  °C (32   °F) and 
35
  °C (95   °F). However, it cannot be used at high altitudes.
If you use the Replacement lamp unit (for portrait mode), the operating environment temperature should be 
between 0
  °C (32   °F) and 40   °C (104   °F) when using it at elevations lower than 1   400   m (4   593') above sea 
level, and should be between 0
  °C (32   °F) and 35   °C (95   °F) when using it at high altitudes (between 1   400   m 
(4
  593') and 2   700   m (8   858') above sea level). If you use the Replacement lamp unit (for portrait mode) 
together with the smoke cut filter, the operating environment temperature should be between 0
  °C (32   °F) and 
30
  °C (86   °F). (Only for PT
-
 DZ21K2, PT
-
 DS20K2, PT
-
 DW17K2)
 fNear high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector .
 fPlaces where there is high-power laser equipment: Directing a laser beam onto the projection lens surface 
causes damage to the DLP

 chips.
 rBe sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing t\
he projector on 
a ceiling.
The optional Ceiling mount bracket is required.
Model No.: ET
-

PKD520H (for high ceilings), ET
-
 PKD520S (for low ceilings), ET
-
 PKD520B (Projector Mount 
Bracket)
 r Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for DIGIT AL  LINK 
connection.
Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate 
installation.  
						

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 rThe projector may not work properly due to strong radio wave from the br\
oadcast 
station or the radio.
If there is any facility or equipment which outputs strong radio waves near the installation location, install the 
projector at a location sufficiently far from the source of the radio waves. Or , wrap the LAN cable connected to the 
 terminal using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe which is grounded at both ends.
 r Focus adjustment
The high clarity projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in \
the period just after switching on the power. It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 
30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
 rDo not install the projector at elevations of 2   700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level.
Doing so may shorten the life of the components and result in malfunctio\
ns.
 rDo not use the projector tilted to the right or left.
Using the projector at a vertical angle that exceeds ±15° may reduce the life of components or result in 
malfunctions.
 rWhen using the Replacement lamp unit (for portrait mode), install the projector with 
the terminals surface facing down.
(Only for PT- DZ21K2, PT- DS20K2, PT- DW17K2)
Do not use the projector tilted to the right and left, front and back. Using the projector at an angle that exceeds 15° 
in either direction may reduce the life of the components or result in m\
alfunctions.
The PT
-

DZ16K2 cannot be used with the portrait installation.
 rCautions when setting up the projector
 fUse the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other 
purposes may damage the projector
.
 fThe adjustable feet can be removed if not needed in the installation. However , do not use the screw holes 
where the adjustable feet were removed to fix the projector in place.
Also, insert only the screws that are specified in the user manual of the optional accessories into the screw 
holes of the adjustable feet. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector .
 fWhen installing the projector in a location other than on the floor using the adjustable feet or the ceiling mount, 
secure the projector using the six screw holes for ceiling mount (as shown in the figure).
(Screw diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the projector: 30

  mm (1-3/16"), torque: 4 ± 0.5   N·m)  
						

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Make a clearance of at least 5 mm (3/16") between the projector bottom and the setting surface by inserting 
spacers (metallic) between them.
Screw holes for ceiling mount 
(M6)
Adjustable feet
Clearance (5 mm (3/16) or longer)
Ensure the inflow of air into the air intake port. Otherwise the 
projector may not work properly. Spacer
Mount
Positions of screw holes for ceiling mount and  adjustable feetAdjustable feet
 f
Do not stack projectors on top of each other .
 fDo not use the projector supporting it by the top.
 fDo not use the projector tilted at an angle that exceeds ±15° from the horizontal plane.
 fDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .
 fPrevent hot and cool air from the air conditioning system to blow directly to the ventilation ports (intake and 
exhaust) of the projector

.
+15° or less
-15° or less
100 mm (3-15/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer 500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer