Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ680U PT-DZ680UL Operating Instructions

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up
Projection distance formulas by projection lens 
To use a screen size not listed in this manual, check the screen size SD and use the following formula to calculate projection distance.
The unit of the calculation result is m.
Lens typeProjection lens Model No.Aspect ratio Projection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens ―16:10
Min. (LW)
L = 1.5551  x SD (m) – 0.0745
Max. (LT) L = 2.0787  x SD (m) – 0.0734
16:9 Min. (LW)
L = 1.5984  x SD (m) – 0.0745...

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up
Adjusting adjustable feet
Install the projector on a flat surface so that the front of the projector is parallel to the screen surface and the projection screen is rectangular .
If the screen is tilted downward, the projection screen can be adjusted to be rectangular by adjusting the adjustable feet.  The adjustable feet 
can also be used to adjust the projector to be level when it is tilted in a horizontal direction.
Extend the adjustable feet by...

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens
Removing/attaching the projection lens
Attach and remove the projection lens in the same way as a standard zoom lens and optional accessories.
Move the projection lens to the home position before replacing or removing the lens (
x page 44).
Attention
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f Replace the projection lens after turning off the power of the projector.
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f Do not touch the lens signal receiver. Dust or dirt may cause defective contact.
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f Do not...

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens
3) Attach the projection lens cover aligning the 
marking (groove *1) with the tip of the arrow 
on the projector (*2), and secure the projection 
lens cover by turning it until groove *1 aligns 
with the *3 P marking.



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Attention
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f Turn the projection lens counterclockwise to confirm that it does not come out.  

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connections
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
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f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
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f Turn off the power of all devices before connecting cables.
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f Acquire any connection cable necessary to connect the external device to the system that is either not supplied with the device or not 
available as an option.
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f Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the...

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connections
Connecting example: AV equipment
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f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR.
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g A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
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g A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
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f If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the...

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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connections
r
f The  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device with a DVI-D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion 
cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function p\
roperly.
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f The  terminal supports single link only.
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f For signals that the projector can project, refer to “List of compatible signals” (
x page 123).
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f If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may...

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Chapter 3 Basic Operation
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.  

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Chapter 3 Basic Operation — Switching on/off the projector
Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord cover is securely fixed to the projector to prevent removal of the power cord.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (
x pages 2 to 8).
Attaching
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal and 
the power cord connector and insert the plug...

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Chapter 3 Basic Operation — Switching on/off the projector
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the  status of the power indicator before operating the projector.
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f The projector may not operate when the lamp indicators / or 
temperature indicator  is flashing. (
x page 108)
Green LitProjecting.
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the power.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby...