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

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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*12.2-3.0:1 1.0:1 1.0 - 1.2:11.6 - 2.4:12.9 - 4.6:1
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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For PT-DX100U
 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*11.8-2.5:1 0.8:1 0.8 - 1.0:11.3 - 2.0:12.4 - 3.7:1
Projection screen size Projection distance (L)
Diagonal (SD) Height 
(SH) Width 
(SW) Min.
(LW) Max.
(LT) Fixed Min....

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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 - 1.0:11.3 - 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)...

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Formula to calculate projection distance per projection lens
To use a screen size not listed in this manual, check the screen size SD (m) and use the respective formula to calculate projection distance.
The unit of all the formulae is m. (Values obtained by the following calculation formulae contain a slight error.)
For PT-DZ870U
Lens type Projection lens Model 
No. Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens —16:10
Min. (LW) L =...

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For PT-DW830U
Lens type Projection lens Model 
No. Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens —16:10
Min. (LW) L = 1.5651 x SD 
- 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.1855 x SD 
- 0.0725
16:9 Min. (LW) L = 1.6086 x SD 
- 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.2462 x SD 
- 0.0725
4:3 Min. (LW) L = 1.7715 x SD 
- 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.4736 x SD 
- 0.0725
Fixed-focus lens ET
-

DLE055 16:10
—L = 0.7237 x SD 
- 0.0476
16:9 —L = 0.7438 x SD 
- 0.0476
4:3 —L = 0.8191...

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For PT-DX100U
Lens type Projection lens Model 
No. Aspect ratio
Projection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens —4:3
Min. (LW) L = 1.4571 x SD 
- 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.0346 x SD 
- 0.0725
16:9 Min. (LW) L = 1.5875 x SD 
- 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.2167 x SD 
- 0.0725
Fixed-focus lens ET
-

DLE055 4:3
—L = 0.6738 x SD 
- 0.0476
16:9 —L = 0.7340 x SD 
- 0.0476
Ultra short focus zoom lens ET
-

DLE085 4:3
Min. (LW) L = 0.6711 x SD 
- 0.0471
Max. (LT) L =...

Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens
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Removing/attaching the projection lens
Attaching and removing method of the projection lens are same for both standard zoom lenses and optional accessories.
Move the projection lens to the home position before replacing or removing the projection lens. (x
  page   59)
Attention
 fReplace the projection lens after turning of f the power of the projector. fDo not touch the lens signal receiver
. Dust or dirt may cause defective...

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Attaching the projection lens
Attach the projection lens using the following procedure.
(ii)(i)
Guide groove
Guide
Projection lens
Fig. 1 Fig. 2Fig. 3
Lens Mount Cover
1) Remove the Lens Mount Cover
, and align the projection lens guide to the guide groove of the 
projector and insert to the end. (Fig. 1)
2)
 
T
 urn the projection lens clockwise until it clicks. (Fig. 2)
3)
 
Attach the Lens Mount Cover
 . (Fig. 3)
 fAlign...

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Connecting
Before connecting
 fBefore connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
 fT

urn off the power of all devices before connecting cables.
 fT

ake note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions.
 g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static...

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 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
(17)
(24)
(16)
(9)
(1)
(8)
(1) T.M.D.S data 2-(13) —
(2) T.M.D.S data 2+ (14)+5
  V
(3) T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield (15)GND
(4) —(16)Hot plug detection
(5) —(17)T.M.D.S data 0
-
(6) DDC clock (18)T.M.D.S data 0+
(7) DDC data (19)T.M.D.S data 0/5 shield
(8) —(20) —
(9) T.M.D.S data 1
-(21) —
(10) T.M.D.S clock1+ (22)T.M.D.S clock shield
(11) T.M.D.S data 1/3 shield...