Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ870U PT-DW830U PT-DX100U Operating Instructions

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections.  

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Setting up
Installation mode
There are six ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x   page   108) depending on 
the installation method. 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...

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Attention
 fTo ensure projector performance and security, installation of the Ceiling Mount Bracket must be carried out by your dealer or a qualified 
technician.
Screen size and throw distance
Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector . Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the 
screen size and screen position.
SD
L (LW/LT) L1
L1
L (LW/LT)
SW SH
H SH
SW
Projection screen
Screen
Screen
(Unit:...

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[GEOMETRY(2D)] projection range
(Only for PT-DZ870U)
[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
Standard status
Projection 
lens Model  No....

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When using the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET-UK20)
Projection 
lens Model  No. Only for [KEYSTONE]
[KEYSTONE] and [CURVED] used together Only for [CURVED]
Vertical 
keystone 
correction  angle α (°) Horizontal 
keystone 
correction  angle β (°) Vertical 
keystone 
correction  angle α (°) Horizontal 
keystone 
correction  angle β (°) Min. value of 
R2/L2 Min. value of 
R3/L3 Min. value of 
R2/L2 Min. value of 
R3/L3
Standard 
zoom lens ±40...

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Projection distance of each projection lens
A ±5 % error in listed projection distances may occur.
In addition, when [GEOMETR Y(2D)] and [KEYSTONE] are used, distance is corrected to become smaller than the specified screen size.
For PT-DZ870U
 rWhen the screen 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 Intermediate focus 
zoom lens
Projection lens...

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 rWhen the screen 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 Intermediate focus 
zoom lens
Projection lens Model No. —
ET-DLE055ET-DLE085 ET- DLE150 ET- DLE250
Throw ratio*11.7-2.4:1 0.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:11.3 - 1.9:12.3 - 3.6:1
Projection screen size Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD) Height 
(SH) Width 
(SW) Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT) Fixed Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT)...

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 rWhen the screen 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 Intermediate focus 
zoom lens
Projection lens Model No. —
ET-DLE055ET-DLE085 ET- DLE150 ET- DLE250
Throw ratio*12.1-2.9:1 0.9:1 0.9 - 1.2:11.6 - 2.3:12.7 - 4.3:1
Projection screen size Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD) Height 
(SH) Width 
(SW) Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT) Fixed Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT)...

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For PT-DW830U
 rWhen the screen 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 Intermediate focus 
zoom lens
Projection lens Model No. —
ET-DLE055ET-DLE085 ET- DLE150 ET- DLE250
Throw ratio*11.8-2.5:1 0.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:11.4 - 2.0:12.4 - 3.8:1
Projection screen size Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD) Height 
(SH) Width 
(SW) Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT) Fixed...

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 rWhen the screen 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 Intermediate focus 
zoom lens
Projection lens Model No. —
ET-DLE055ET-DLE085 ET- DLE150 ET- DLE250
Throw ratio*11.8-2.5:1 0.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:11.4 - 2.0:12.4 - 3.8:1
Projection screen size Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD) Height 
(SH) Width 
(SW) Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT) Fixed Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT)...