Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FZ570 PT-FW530 PT-FX500 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 88) depending on the installation method.
Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward
Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu itemMethodMenu item Method
[PROJECTION METHOD] [AUTO] or [FRONT/CEILING] [PROJECTION METHOD] [REAR/CEILING]
Setting on a desk/floor and...

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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
-PKD120H (for High Ceilings), ET -PKD120S (for Low Ceilings)) and ET -PKE300B (Projector Mount Bracket). 
 
f Be sure to use the Ceiling Mount Bracket specified for this projector
.
 
f Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the Ceiling Mount Bracket when installing the projector with 
the...

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Vertical arc correction (viewed from the side)
Horizontal arc correction (viewed from above)
ScreenProjection distance
Arc radiusScreen
Projection distance
Arc radius
Screen
Projection distance
Arc radius
Arc centerScreen
Projection distance
Arc radius
Arc center
Model No.
Only [KEYSTONE] used
[KEYSTONE] and [CURVED CORRECTION] 
used together Only [CURVED 
CORRECTION] used
Vertical 
keystone 
correction  angle α (°) Horizontal 
keystone 
correction...

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Projection 
screen
size 16:10 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio
Diagonal (SD) Minimum
distance (LW) Maximum
distance (LT)
Distance from the lens center to the image's 
bottom 
edge (H)
Minimum
distance (LW) Maximum
distance (LT)Distance from the lens center to the image's 
bottom 
edge (H)
Minimum
distance (LW) Maximum
distance (LT)Distance from the lens center to the image's 
bottom 
edge (H)
2.29 (90") 2.36 4.40 -0.121 ~...

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Maximum adjustable range
Adjustable feet: 23 mm (29/32") each
For PT-FX500
4:3 aspect ratio
16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH) = 0.6 × SD = 0.490× SD
Screen width (SW) = 0.8× SD = 0.872× SD
Minimum distance (LW) = 1.0630 × SD 
- 0.0332 = 1.1581 × SD - 0.0332
Maximum distance (LT) = 1.9706 × SD 
- 0.0334 = 2.1469 × SD - 0.0334
 
Adjusting adjustable feet
Install the projector on a flat surface so that the front of the projector is parallel to the...

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Connecting
Before connecting
 
f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
 
f Turn off the power of all devices before connecting cables.
 
f Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure t\
o do so may result in malfunctions.
 
g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the pr\
ojector itself, touch any nearby 
metallic objects to eliminate...

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 terminal/ terminal pin assignments and signal nam\
es
Outside view
Pin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
Even-numbered pins of (2) to (18)
(1)(19)
(2)
(18)
Odd-numbered pins of (1) to (19)
(1) T.M.D.S data 2+ (11)T.M.D.S clock shield
(2) T.M.D.S data 2 shield (12)T.M.D.S clock
-
(3)T.M.D.S data 2-(13) CEC
(4) T.M.D.S data 1+ (14)—
(5) T.M.D.S data 1 shield (15)SCL
(6) T.M.D.S data 1
-(16) SDA
(7) T.M.D.S data 0+ (17)DDC/CEC 
GND
(8) T.M.D.S data 0...

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Connecting example: Computers
Computer
Computer
Optional wireless module 
(Model No.: ET-WML100) Control computer
Control computer Audio equipment
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.
Note
 
f For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI...

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*1 
The control target will be the projector or the twisted-pair-cable trans\
mitter. The control itself may not be possible depending on the 
twisted-paircable transmitter. Check the operating instructions of the device to be connected.
Attention
 
f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR.
 
g A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
 
g A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
 
f If nonstandard burst signals...

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