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 projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu itemMethodMenu item Method
[PROJECTION METHOD] [AUTO] or [FRONT/DESK] [PROJECTION METHOD] [REAR/DESK]
Note
 
f The projector has a built-in angle sensor. When projecting in front of the screen, if set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→ [PROJECTION METHOD] →  [AUTO], the projector’s posture will be detected automatically. When projecting from 
rear, please set the [PROJECTION METHOD] to [REAR/DESK] or [REAR/CEILING].
 
r Angle sensor
The range of installation posture detected by the projector’s built-in angle sensor is as follows.
In the case of [AUTO], when the projector is placed horizontally upright within ±150°, it will switch to [FRONT/
DESK]; when the projector is placed horizontally upside down within ±30°, it will switch to [FRONT/CEILING] 
automatically. However, the setting range for [FRONT/DESK] is horizontally upright within ±30°.
Attention
 
f The angle sensor cannot detect whether it is the “Installation prohibited posture” in the above picture. Please do not use the projector tilted 
at an angle that exceeds ±30° from the vertical plane. It may reduce the life of the components. (
x page 18) 
Projection direction

30°
30°
30°
30°
150°
150°
 [FRONT/CEILING]
Installation 
prohibited posture
Installation 
prohibited posture
 [FRONT/DESK]             
						

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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 bracket.
Attention
 
f To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the Ceiling Mount Bracket must be carried out by your dealer or a qualified 
technician.
Projected image 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)
L (LW/LT)
SW SH
H SH
SW
Note
 
f This illustration is represented on the assumption that the size and position of the projection screen are matched to fill the screen.
(Unit: m)
L (LW/LT)*1Projection distance
SH Projected image height
SW Projected image width
H Distance from the lens center to the bottom edge of the projected image
(When setting on a desk/floor, if the bottom edge of the projected image is below the lens center, the value 
of H is positive.)
SD Projected image size
*1 LW: Minimum projection distance
LT: Maximum projection distance
Attention
 
f Before setting up, read “Precautions for use” (
x page 17).
[SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] projection range
[VERTICAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from the side)
[HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from above)
Screen
Screen
Projected image
Screen Screen   
						

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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  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
PT-FZ570 ±25±30±20±15 1.42.90.71.6
PT-FW530 ±35±35±35±35 1.01.01.01.0
PT-FX500 ±35±35±35±35 0.80.90.80.9
Note
 
f When [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] is used, the focus of the entire screen may be lost as correction increases.
 
f Make the curved screen a circular arc shape with one part of a perfect circle removed.
Projection distance
A ± 5% error in listed projection distances may occur.
In addition, when [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] is used, distance is corrected to become smaller than the specified 
screen size.
For PT-FZ570, PT-FW530
(Unit: m)
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)
1.02 (40") 1.03 1.94 -0.054 ~ 0.595 1.06 1.99 -0.083 ~ 0.583 1.17 2.20 -0.061 ~ 0.671
1.27 (50") 1.29 2.42 
-0.067 ~ 0.740 1.33 2.49 -0.104 ~ 0.726 1.47 2.75 -0.076 ~ 0.838
1.52 (60") 1.55 2.91 
-0.081 ~ 0.886 1.60 2.99 -0.124 ~ 0.869 1.76 3.30 -0.091 ~ 1.003
1.78 (70") 1.82 3.41 
-0.094 ~ 1.038 1.88 3.51 -0.145 ~ 1.018 2.07 3.86 -0.107 ~ 1.175
2.03 (80") 2.09 3.89 
-0.108 ~ 1.183 2.14 4.00 -0.166 ~ 1.160 2.37 4.41 -0.122 ~ 1.340   
						

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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 ~ 1.335 2.42 4.52 -0.187 ~ 1.309 2.67 4.98 -0.137 ~ 1.511
2.54 (100") 2.62 4.88 
-0.135 ~ 1.481 2.69 5.02 -0.207 ~ 1.452 2.97 5.53 -0.152 ~ 1.676
3.05 (120") 3.15 5.87 
-0.162 ~ 1.778 3.24 6.03 -0.249 ~ 1.744 3.57 6.65 -0.183 ~ 2.013
3.81 (150") 3.94 7.34 
-0.202 ~ 2.221 4.05 7.54 -0.311 ~ 2.178 4.47 8.31 -0.229 ~ 2.515
5.08 (200") 5.27 9.79 
-0.269 ~ 2.962 5.42 10.07 -0.415 ~ 2.904 5.97 11.09 -0.305 ~ 3.353
6.35 (250") 6.59 12.25 
-0.337 ~ 3.702 6.78 12.59 -0.519 ~ 3.630 7.47 13.87 -0.381 ~ 4.191
7.62 (300") 7.92 14.71 
-0.404 ~ 4.442 8.14 15.11 -0.622 ~ 4.356 8.97 16.65 -0.457 ~ 5.029
For PT-FX500
(Unit: m)
Projection 
screen
size 4:3 aspect ratio
16:9 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)
1.02 (40") 1.05 1.98  0.000 ~0.612  1.15 2.16 -0.083 ~0.583 
1.27 (50") 1.32 2.47  0.000 ~0.762  1.44 2.69 -0.104 ~0.726 
1.52 (60") 1.58 2.96  0.000 ~0.912  1.73 3.23 -0.124 ~0.869 
1.78 (70") 1.86 3.47  0.000 ~1.068  2.03 3.79 -0.145 ~1.018 
2.03 (80") 2.12 3.97  0.000 ~1.218  2.32 4.32 -0.166 ~1.160 
2.29 (90") 2.40 4.48  0.000 ~1.374  2.62 4.88 -0.187 ~1.309 
2.54 (100") 2.67 4.97  0.000 ~1.524  2.91 5.42 -0.207 ~1.452 
3.05 (120") 3.21 5.98  0.000 ~1.830  3.50 6.51 -0.249 ~1.744 
3.81 (150") 4.02 7.47  0.000 ~2.286  4.38 8.15 -0.311 ~2.178 
5.08 (200") 5.37 9.98  0.000 ~3.048  5.85 10.87  -0.415 ~2.904 
6.35 (250") 6.72 12.48  0.000 ~3.810  7.32 13.60  -0.519 ~3.630 
7.62 (300") 8.07 14.98  0.000 ~4.572  8.79 16.33  -0.622 ~4.356 
Projection distance formulas
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.)
When calculating a projection distance using image size designation (value in inches), multiply the value in inches 
by 0.0254 and substitute it into SD in the formula for calculating the projection distance.
For PT-FZ570, PT-FW530
16:10 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio4:3 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH) = 0.530× SD = 0.490× SD= 0.6 × SD
Screen width (SW) = 0.848× SD = 0.872× SD= 0.8× SD
Minimum distance (LW) = 1.0433 × SD 
- 0.0326= 1.0724 × SD - 0.0326= 1.1811 × SD - 0.0326
Maximum distance (LT) = 1.9341 × SD 
- 0.0328= 1.9878 × SD - 0.0328= 2.1895 × SD - 0.0328   
						

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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 screen surface and the 
projected image is rectangular.
If the screen is tilted downward, the projected image can be adjusted to\
 be rectangular by adjusting the front 
adjustable feet. The adjustable feet can also be used to adjust the projector to be level\
 when it is tilted in the 
horizontal direction.
Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the figure and retract by rotating in the opposite 
direction.
Attention
 
f Heated air is expelled from the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when adjusting the adjustable 
feet. (
x page 26)    
						

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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 static electricity from your body before p\
erforming work.
 
g Do not use unnecessarily long cables to connect a device to the projecto\
r or to the projector body. The longer 
the cable, the more susceptible to noise it becomes. Since using a cable while it is wound makes it act like an 
antenna, it is more susceptible to noise.
 
g When connecting cables, connect GND first, then insert the connecting terminal of the connecting device in a 
straight manner.
 
f Acquire any connection cable necessary to connect the external device to the system that is neither supplied 
with the device nor available as an option.
 
f If video signals from video equipment contain too much jitter, the images on the screen may wobble. In this 
case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
 
f The projector accepts video signals, Y/C signals, YC
BCR/YPBPR signals, analog RGB signals (synchronization 
signals are TTL level), and digital signals.
 
f Some computer models or graphics cards are not compatible with the projector
.
 
f Use a cable compensator when you connect devices to the projector using long cables. Otherwise the image 
may not display properly.
 
f Refer to “List of compatible signals” (
x page 149) for the types of video signals that can be used with the 
projector.
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside view Pin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
(10)
(6) (11)
(15)
(1) (5)
(1) R/PR/C(9) +5 V
(2) G/Y/Y (10)GND
(3) B/P
B(11) GND
(4) ―(12)DDC data
(5) GND (13)HD/SYNC
(6) GND (14)VD
(7) GND (15)DDC clock
(8) GND
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside view Pin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
(10)
(6) (11)
(15)
(1) (5)
(1) R/PR(9) +5 V
(2) G/Y (10)GND
(3) B/P
B(11) GND
(4) ―(12)DDC data
(5) GND (13)HD/SYNC
(6) GND (14)VD
(7) GND (15)DDC clock
(8) GND   
						

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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 shield (18)+5 V
(9) T.M.D.S data 0
-(19)Hot plug detection
(10) T.M.D.S clock+
Connecting example: AV equipment
Video deck (TBC built-in)
Video deck (TBC built-in)
Blu-ray disc playerAudio equipment
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 are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the 
projector and the external devices.
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 standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 
f The  terminal/ 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
.
 
f The projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).
 
f If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio.
 
f When Y/C signals are input to the  terminal, switch the setting by using the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [COMPUTER 
IN/OUT] → [COMPUTER1 INPUT SETTING]. (
x page 77) In addition, When Y/C signals are input, please use the optional D-SUB - S 
Video conversion cable (Model No.:ET-ADSV). S-video
cable
D-SUB - S Video 
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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 standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 
f The  terminal/ 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
.
 
f If 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.
 
f If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio.
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
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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 are connected, the image may be distorted. In such a case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the 
projector and the external devices.
 
f Ask a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector
. Image and sound 
may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate installation.
 
f For the LAN cable between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector
, use a cable that meets the following criteria:
 
g Compatible with CAT5e or higher
 
g Shielded type (including connectors)
 
g Straight-through
 
g Single wire
 
f When laying cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector
, check that cable characteristics are compatible with CAT5e 
or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.
When a relay connector is used, include it in the measurement.
 
f Do not use a hub between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the proj\
ector.
 
f When connecting to the projector using a twisted-pair-cable transmitter (receiver) of other manufacturer
, do not place another twisted-pair-
cable transmitter between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other ma\
nufacturer and the projector. This may cause image and sound to be 
disrupted.
 
f Do not pull cables forcefully. In addition, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily.
 
f To reduce the effects of noise as much as possible, stretch out the cables between the t\
wisted-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.
 
f When laying multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortest di\
stance possible without bundling them together.
 
f After laying the cables, confirm that the value of [SIGNAL QUALITY] in the [NETWORK] menu 
→ [DIGITAL LINK STATUS] is displayed in 
green to indicate normal quality. ( x page 101)
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 standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 
f The projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).
 
f The maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100 m (328'1"). It is possible to transmit 
up to 150 m (492'2") if the twisted-pair-cable transmitter supports the long-reach communication method. If this distance is exceeded, image 
may be disrupted or a malfunction may occur in LAN communication. Please note that we do not support the use of the projector outside the 
maximum transmission distance. When connecting with the long reach, there may be a limitation to the video signal that can be transmitted 
or the distance depending on the specification of the twisted-pair-cable transmitter
.
 
f For 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 the respective manufacturers. Control computer
*1
Example of twisted-pair-
cable transmitter
Projector connecting terminals
Computer
Computer cable
(commercially available)
HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Hub Video deck (TBC built-in) Blu-ray disc player   
						

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