Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ780 PT-DW750 PT-DX820 Operating Instructions

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Setting up
Installation mode
There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] 
(x  page   111) depending on the installation mode. Set [COOLING CONDITION] to [AUTO]. Using the projector 
with [COOLING CONDITION] set incorrectly may shorten the life of the lamp.
Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu itemMethodMenu...

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Parts for ceiling mount (optional)
The projector can be installed on the ceiling by combining the optional Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: 
ET
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PKD120H (for high ceilings), ET
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 PKD120S (for low ceilings), ET
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 PKD130H (for High Ceilings, 6-axis 
Adjustment)) and the Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET
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PKD130B (Projector Mount Bracket)).
 fBe sure to use the ceiling mount bracket specified for this projector .
 fRefer to the Installation...

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 rFor fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET- DLE030)
SH
SW
SD
SH
A1
L3
L4
A2
L1 L2
SW
Projected image Screen
Screen
(Unit: m)
SH Projected image height
SW Projected image width
SD Projected image size
L1 Projection distance (from the screen to the mirror reflection surface
*1)
L2 Distance between the projector and the screen (from the screen to the tip of the lens)
L3 Distance between the projector and the screen (from the screen to the front surface of the...

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[GEOMETRY] projection range
[VERTICAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from the side)[HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from above)
ScreenScreen
Vertical arc correction (viewed from the side) Horizontal arc correction (viewed from above)
ScreenProjection distance
Arc radiusScreen Projection distance
Arc radius
Arc center
Screen
Projection distance
Arc radiusArc centerScreen
Projection distance
Arc radius   

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Standard status
Projection 
lens Model  No. Only [KEYSTONE] used
[KEYSTONE] and [CURVED] used together Only [CURVED] used
Vertical 
keystone 
correction  angle α (°) Horizontal 
keystone 
correction  angle β (°) Vertical 
keystone 
correction  angle α (°) Horizontal 
keystone 
correction  angle β (°) Minimum 
value of R2/ L2 Minimum 
value of R3/ L3 Minimum 
value of R2/ L2 Minimum 
value of R3/ L3
Standard 
zoom lens ±40
±15±20±15 0.91.70.5 1
ET
-...

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Projection distance of each projection lens
A ±5 % error in listed projection distances may occur.
When [GEOMETR Y] is used, distance is corrected to become smaller than the specified image size.
For PT
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DZ780
 rWhen the image aspect ratio is 16:10
(Unit: m)
Lens type Standard zoom 
lens Optional lens
Fixed-focus lens Ultra short focus 
zoom lens Short focus zoom 
lens
Projection lens Model No. —ET
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DLE030
*2ET-DLE055ET-DLE080/
ET- DLE085 ET-...

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 rWhen the image aspect ratio is 16:9
(Unit: m)
Lens type Standard zoom 
lens Optional lens
Fixed-focus lens Ultra short focus 
zoom lens Short focus zoom 
lens
Projection lens Model No. —ET
-

DLE030
*2ET-DLE055ET-DLE080/
ET- DLE085 ET-
DLE150
Throw ratio
*11.7-2.4:1 0.38:10.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:1 1.3 - 1.9:1
Projected image size Projection 
distance (L)
Projection  distance  (L1)Distance between projector and  screen Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD)...

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 rWhen the image aspect ratio is 4:3
(Unit: m)
Lens type Standard zoom 
lens Optional lens
Fixed-focus lens Ultra short focus 
zoom lens Short focus zoom 
lens
Projection lens Model No. —ET
-

DLE030
*2ET-DLE055ET-DLE080/
ET- DLE085 ET-
DLE150
Throw ratio
*12.1-2.9:1 0.46:10.9:1 0.9 - 1.2:1 1.6 - 2.3:1
Projected image size Projection 
distance (L)
Projection  distance  (L1)Distance between projector and  screen Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD)...

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For PT-DW750
 rWhen the image aspect ratio is 16:10
(Unit: m)
Lens type Standard zoom 
lens Optional lens
Fixed-focus lens Ultra short focus 
zoom lens Short focus zoom 
lens
Projection lens Model No. —ET
-

DLE030
*2ET-DLE055ET-DLE080/
ET- DLE085 ET-
DLE150
Throw ratio
*11.8-2.5:1 0.40:10.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:1 1.4 - 2.0:1
Projected image size Projection 
distance (L)
Projection  distance  (L1)Distance between projector and  screen Projection distance (L)...

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 rWhen the image aspect ratio is 16:9
(Unit: m)
Lens type Standard zoom 
lens Optional lens
Fixed-focus lens Ultra short focus 
zoom lens Short focus zoom 
lens
Projection lens Model No. —ET
-

DLE030
*2ET-DLE055ET-DLE080/
ET- DLE085 ET-
DLE150
Throw ratio
*11.8-2.5:1 0.40:10.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:1 1.4 - 2.0:1
Projected image size Projection 
distance (L)
Projection  distance  (L1)Distance between projector and  screen Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD)...