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

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For  terminal
(Only for PT-DZ870U)
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 (328'1") length or less.
 fWhen an unsteady signal is connected, an error in signal detection may occur . In such a case, use the [PICTURE] menu 

→ [SYSTEM 
SELECTOR] to switch to a system that matches the signal format.
Connecting example: Computers
Control computer
Computer ComputerComputer
Computer Control computer
Attention
 f
When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and commercially 
available shielded cables.
 fT

o assure continued performance and FCC compliance, use only high quality DVI-D interface cable with two ferrite cores for connecting with 
the  terminal.
Note
 f When entering DVI - D, some external devices to be connected may require switching the setting using the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → 
[DVI-D IN]  → [EDID].
 fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 fThe  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 properly .
 fThe  terminal supports single links only

.
 fWhen entering the SYNC ON GREEN signal, do not enter sync signals to the  terminal or the  terminal. fIf you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume feature to operate 
the projector

.  
						

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Connecting example: Twisted-pair-cable transmitter
Twisted-pair-cable transmitters such as the optional Digital Interface Box (Model No.: ET-YFB100G) 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 playerHDMI cable
(commercially available)
Control computer
Projector connecting terminals
Example of twisted-pair-cable transmitter
Computer
Computer cable
(commercially available)
VCR
Hub
(with built-in TBC)
Attention
 fAlways use one of the following when connecting a VCR. gA
 VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
 gA

 time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
 fIf nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the 
projector and the external devices.
 fT

o assure continued performance and FCC compliance, use only high quality HDMI/DVI conversion cable with two ferrite cores.
 f Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector . Image may be 
disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate installation.
 f For the LAN cable between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector , use a cable that meets the following criteria: gCompatible with CA

T5e or higher
 gShielded type (including connectors) gStraight-through gSingle wire fWhen laying cables between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector , check that cable characteristics are compatible with CA

T5e 
or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.
When using a relay connector midway, include it in the measurement.
 f Do not use a hub between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector . fWhen connecting to the projector using a twisted-pair-cable transmitter (receiver) of other manufacturer , do not place another twisted-pair-
cable transmitter (receiver) between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturer and the projector . 

This may cause image to be 
disrupted.
 f Do not pull cables forcefully

. Also, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily.
 fT

o reduce the effects of noise as much as possible, stretch out the cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector 
without any loops.
 f Lay the cables between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector away from other cables, particularly power cables. fWhen installing multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortest distance possible without bundling them together . fAfter laying the cables, confirm that the value of [SIGNAL

 QUALITY] in the [NETWORK] menu → [DIGITAL LINK STATUS] is displayed in 
green (indicates normal quality). ( x
  page   135)
Note
 fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards 
is used, image may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 fThe projector does not support VIERA

 Link (HDMI).
 fThe maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100

  m (328'1"). If this distance is 
exceeded, image may be disrupted and may cause a malfunction in LAN communication. Please note that we do not support the use of the 
projector outside the maximum transmission distance.
 f For twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the DIGIT AL

 LINK compatible 
projector, refer to 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 the respective manufacturers.  
						

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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 2).
Attaching the power cord
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the side of the projector bo\
dy and the power cord 
connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction (unti\
l you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing the power cord
1) Confirm that the  switch on the side of the projector body i\
s on the  side, and 
remove the power plug from the outlet.
2)
 
Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the project\
or body while pressing the 
side tabs.
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the  status of the power indicator before operating the projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator status Projector status
Off The main power is switched off.
Red LitThe power is switched off (in standby mode).
Projection will start when the power on <
b> button is pressed.
 fThe projector may not operate when the lamp indicators / or 
temperature indicator  are flashing. ( x

  page   157)
Green LitProjecting.
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)  
						

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Note
 fWhile 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 lamp indicators do not light up even if 
the power is switched on. After the power indicator  lights in red, turn on the power again.
 f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” 
(x
  page   183) for the power consumption.
 fThe power indicator  will flash if the projector receives a remote control signal.
 fThe power indicator  will flash slowly in green while the shutter is closed.
 fIf the power indicator  is flashing in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
When using the optional projection lens, attach the projection lens before switching on the projector .
Remove the lens cover first.
2) 4)
4)
3)
1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body .
2)  
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 f (AC   120   V - 240   V   50   Hz/60   Hz)
3) Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power .
 fThe power indicator  will light in red, and the projector will enter the standby mode.
4) Press the power on  button.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Note
 fIf the projector is switched on at around 0   °C (32   °F), a warm-up period of approximately five minutes may be necessary until an image is 
displayed.
The temperature indicator  lights during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator  
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “When an indicator lights up” ( x
  page   157) for the indicator status.
 fIf the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than five minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has 
occurred and the power will automatically be set to standby mode. If this happens, increase the operating environment temperature to 0

  °C 
(32
  °F) or higher, turn off the main power, and then switch on the projector again.
 fIf the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it may take approx. 10 seconds longer before the projector starts 
projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set.
 f If the  switch was set to  during projection to end the projection using the direct power of f function last time, and the 
 switch is set to  with the power plug connected to the outlet, the power indicator  will light in 
green and the image will soon be projected on the screen.  
						

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Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
6)
1) 8)5)
3)
7) 9)
3)
2)
4) 1) 5) 7) 8) 9)
2)
6)
1) Press the  button to roughly adjust the focus of the image. ( x   page   58)
2)  
Change the setting of [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. ( x
  page   32)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x   page   65) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the input selection ( or , , , , , 
) button to select the input signal.
(SDI input is only for PT
-

DZ870U)
4)
 
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. ( x

  page   46)
5)
 
Press the  button to adjust the position of the image.
6)

 
If the input signal is an RGB signal, press the  button.
7)
 
Press the  button to adjust the size of the image to match the scr\
een.
8)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the focus.
9)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the zoom and the size of the ima\
ge to match the screen.
Note
 f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [ALL  USER DA TA] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Refer to 
“Start-up display” ( x
  page   22) for details.  
						

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Switching off the projector
1)
2)
1)
4)
3)
2)
1) Press the power standby <
v> button.
 fThe  [POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed.
2) Press  qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power standby < v> button again.)
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  on the projector body lights in orange. (The fan 
keeps running.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  on the projector body lights in red (and the fan  stops) for 170 seconds.
4)
 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power
 .
Note
 f Do not switch on the projector and project images immediately after switching of f the projector .
Turning on the power while the lamp is still hot may shorten the lamp life.
 f For about 75 seconds after the projector is switched of

f and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the lamp indicators will not light up even 
if the power is switched on. Even after 75 seconds, the lamp may not light up if the projector is switched on. In such a case, after the power 
indicator  lights in red, switch on the projector again.
 f The projector consumes power even when the power standby < v

> button is pressed and the projector is switched off if the main 
power of the projector is on.
When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], use of some functions is restricted, but the power 
consumption during standby can be conserved.
Direct power off function
Even if the main power  switch is turned  during projection or immediately after turning of f the luminous lamp, the 
fan runs using internally stored power to cool the luminous lamp. When the projector is mounted on the ceiling or installed in an environment 
where the main power  switch of the projector cannot be easily turned , the power can be turned of f directly using the 
circuit breaker. It is also safe in case a power outage occurs or the power cord is pulled out immediately after the projector is switched off.
Note
 f If the projector was turned of f by turning off the circuit breaker directly during projection last time, then the power indicator  will light in green a while after the circuit breaker is turned on, and then projection of the image will start.
 f If cooled with the direct power of

f function, projection may take a longer time than usual to start when the projector is switched on the next 
time.
 f Make sure that the fan is not running when packing the projector for transportation or storage.   
						

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Projecting
Check the projection lens attachment (x   page   48), external device connection (x   page   49), power cord connection (x   page   54), 
switch on the power ( x
  page   55) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the input selection ( or , , , , , 
) buttons on the remote control or the control panel.
 f The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projected.
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu 
→ [SYSTEM SELECTOR].
 fConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu  →

 
[ASPECT].
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus, 
zoom, and shift.
Using the control panel
1) Press the  button on the control panel.
 f Pressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2) Select each item and press  asqw to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens (, , ) buttons on the remote contro\
l.
 f button:  Adjusts focus.
 f button: 

Adjusts zoom.
 f button: 

Adjusts shift.
2) Select each item and press  asqw to adjust it.
Caution
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening \
around the lens.
Your hand may be caught and result in injuries.
Note
 fWhen the projection lens without the zoom function is attached, the zoom adjustment screen will be displayed. However , operation is not 
possible.
 f Use the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-

DLE055) with the lens position set to the home position. ( x
  page   59)
 fThe adjustment can be performed quickly by pressing and holding  asqw for at least three seconds. fIt is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. fOnly [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color , even when the projector is not focused and 
displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)
The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLA Y

 OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD DESIGN].
 fWhen the projector is switched of

f during the shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the projector is switched 
on. (x
  page   122)
 fWhen the main power is switched of

f during shift adjustment, a lens calibration error screen will be displayed during the next shift 
adjustment. Execute the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LENS CALIBRATION].
 f When the lens calibration error is displayed even though [LENS CALIBRA TION] was executed, ask your dealer to repair the unit.  
						

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Moving the lens to the home position
To move the lens to the home position, perform the following procedure.
1) While the [SHIFT] adjustment screen is displayed, press the  button on the remote 
control.
 f The  [HOME POSITION]  screen is displayed.
LENS
HOME POSITION
EXECUTE
CANCEL
MENU
ENTER
2) While the [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed (for approximately five s\
econds), press the  
button.
 f
[PROGRESS] is displayed in the  [HOME POSITION] screen, and the lens returns to the home position.
Note
 fThe home position of the lens is the lens position when the lens is being replaced or when the projector is being stored, and it is not the 
optical center of the screen.
 fY

ou can also display the  [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the  button on the control panel or the  button on the 
remote control for at least three seconds.
Adjustment range by the lens position shift (optical shift)
Perform the lens position shift within the adjustment range.
The focus may change when the lens position is shifted out of the adjustment range.  This is because the movement of the lens is restricted 
to protect the optical parts. Projection position can be adjusted with the optical axis shift based on the standard projection position in the 
respective range.
Lens type Zoom lens
Standard zoom lens, ET- DLE150, ET- DLE250, 
ET
-

DLE350, ET
-
 DLE450 ET-
DLE085
PT
-

DZ870U
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.5 V
0.1 H 0.1 H
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.1 H
0.1 H
0.5 V
0.4 V
PT-
DW830U
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.1 H
0.1 H
0.6 V
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.1 H
0.1 H
0.6 V
0.5 V  
						

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Lens typeZoom lens
Standard zoom lens, ET- DLE150, ET- DLE250, 
ET
-

DLE350, ET
-
 DLE450 ET-
DLE085
PT
-

DX100U
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.1 H
0.1 H
0.5 V
Standard projection position
Projection screen height V
Projection screen width H
0.45 V
0.34 V
0.1 H0.1 H
Note
 fWhen the optional fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET- DLE055) is attached, the shift adjustment is not available.