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

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For  terminal
(Only for PT-DZ780)
SD-SDI signal, HD-SDI signal or 3G-SDI 
signal
Digital VCR for commercial use
Note
 f
Use the [PICTURE] menu  → [SYSTEM SELECTOR] to switch the input format. fSome external devices to be connected require the [DISPLA
Y OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] to be set.
 fUse a 5CFB or higher (such as 5CFB, or 7CFB) or a Belden 1694A

 or higher connection cable to properly transmit images. Use a 
connection cable of 100
  m...

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Connecting example using DIGITAL LINK
Twisted-pair-cable transmitters based on the communication standard HDBaseTTM such as the optional DIGITAL 
LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET
-

YFB100G, ET
-

YFB200G) use twisted pair cables to transmit input 
images, Ethernet, and serial control signals, and the projector can input those digital signals to the  terminal.
Blu-ray disc player HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Control computer*1...

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 fFor twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the projector , refer to the Panasonic 
website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set 
by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of 
other manufacturers, contact...

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

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Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being 
removed easily.
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 page 5).
How to attach the power cord
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the side of the projector and the...

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Indicator statusProjector status
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Note
 f
While the power indicator  is lit in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. fFor about 75 seconds after the projector is switched of
f and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the indicator will not light\
 up even if the 
power is switched on....

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When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when [ALL USER DATA] is executed 
from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE], the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection 
starts, then the [INITIAL SETTING]  screen is displayed. Set them according to the circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
If...

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Initial setting (installation setting)
Set [PROJECTION METHOD] and [COOLING CONDITION] depending on the installation mode. Refer to 
“Installation mode” (x
  page   31) for details.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu.
1)
 
Press 
 as to select an item.
2/6
ENTERSET CHANGE
MENU SELECT
It may shorten the life of the lamp and projector if used 
in incorrect...

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Initial setting (screen setting)
Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you can 
change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].
1)
 
Press 
 as to select an item.
2)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
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SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTSCREEN FORMAT
ENTER
3)...

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Initial setting (date and time)
Set the local date and time. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME].
To set the date and time automatically, refer to “Setting the date and time automatically” (x
  page   125).
1)
 
Press 
 as to select an item.
20XX6/6
11123456
MONTH
D AY
HOUR
MINUTE
SECOND
Please set the date and time of the built-in clock of the...