Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FZ570 PT-FW530 PT-FX500 Operating Instructions

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11) 
Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
Note
 
f The setting details are displayed in [RESOLUTION] and [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] below [EDID MODE].
 
f The resolution and vertical scanning frequency settings may be required on your computer or video device.
 
f After configuring settings, your computer or video device or the projector may be required to be restarted.
 
f Output with resolution and vertical scanning frequency that have been set may not be performed depending on your computer or video 
device.
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (Only for NTSC, 480i YCBCR input)
Set the closed caption.
Selecting the closed caption display
1) 
Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]  screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]
Closed captions are not displayed.
[ON] Closed captions are displayed.
 
f When [ON] is selected, proceed to Step 
5).
5)  When the confirmation screen is displayed, press  qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
Setting the closed caption mode
1) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [
CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [MODE].
 
f When [CLOSED CAPTION] is set to [OFF], [MODE] cannot be selected.
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[CC1]
Displays CC1 data.
[CC2] Displays CC2 data.
[CC3] Displays CC3 data.
[CC4] Displays CC4 data.
Note
 
f Closed caption is a function that displays text information of video signals mainly used in North 
America. Captions may not be displayed 
depending on the connected devices or contents being played back.
 
f [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] can only be selected if an NTSC or 480i 
YC
BCR signal is input.
 
f If [CLOSED CAPTION] is set to [ON], the brightness of image may be changed according to the external devices or the used content of the 
closed caption corresponding connection.
 
f If a closed caption signal of the selected mode is input, the security message set in the [SECURITY] menu → [DISPLA
Y SETTING] (
Æ page 
98) is not displayed.
 
f Closed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed.
[SCREEN SETTING]
Set the screen size.
Correct to the optimum image position for the set screen when changing the aspect ratio of a projected image. Set 
as necessary for the screen in use.
1) 
Press as to select [SCREEN SETTING].   
						

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2) 
Press the  button.
 
f The 
[SCREEN SETTING]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [SCREEN FORMAT].
4)  Press qw to switch the [SCREEN FORMAT] item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
r  For PT-FZ570
[SCREEN FORMAT]
DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[16:10] The projected aspect ratio is 16:10. The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9] The projected aspect ratio is 16:9. Adjusts the vertical position.
[4:3] The projected aspect ratio is 4:3. Adjusts the horizontal position.
r For PT-FW530
[SCREEN FORMAT]
DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[16:10] The projected aspect ratio is 16:10. The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9] The projected aspect ratio is 16:9. Adjusts the vertical position.
r For PT-FX500
[SCREEN FORMAT]
DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[4:3] The projected aspect ratio is 4:3 The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9] The projected aspect ratio is 16:9. Adjusts the vertical position.
5) Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
 
f [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected or adjusted when [SCREEN FORMA
T] is set to the following 
item. 
PT-FZ570 and PT-FW530: [16:10] 
PT-FX500: [4:3]
6)  Press qw to adjust the [SCREEN POSITION].
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
r  When [SCREEN FORMAT] is [16:9]
[CENTER]
The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed in the center .
[HIGH] The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the top.
[LOW] The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the bottom.
r When [SCREEN FORMAT] is [4:3]
 
   (Only for PT-FZ570)
[CENTER] The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed at the center .
[LEFT] The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed in the left.
[RIGHT] The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed at the right.
[STARTUP LOGO]
Set the logo display when the power is turned on.
1) Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[DEFAULT LOGO]
Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user.
[OFF] Disables the startup logo display.
Note
 
f The startup logo will disappear in approximately 30 seconds.
 
f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.   
						

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[AUTO SETUP SETTING]
Set the automatic execution of AUTO SETUP.
The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the  
button on the remote control on each occasion if you input unregistered signals frequently at meetings, etc.
1)  Press as to select [AUTO SETUP SETTING].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]
Enables the auto setup function when switching signals.
[BUTTON] Enables the auto setup function only when the  button is pressed.
[SIGNAL SEARCH]
When the power is turned on, this function automatically detects the ter\
minal which signals are input and sets the 
function to switch.
1) Press as to select [SIGNAL SEARCH].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON]
Enables input detection automatically.
[OFF] Disables input detection automatically.
Note
 
f If the [SIGNAL SEARCH] is set to [ON] when there is no signal input, press the  button, this function automatically detects 
the terminal to which signals are input and then switches.
[STARTUP INPUT SELECT]
Set the input when the projector is switched on to start projection.
1) 
Press as to select [STARTUP INPUT SELECT].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[STARTUP INPUT SELECT]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select an item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[LAST USED]
Keeps the input selected last.
[NETWORK] Sets the input to NETWORK.
[COMPUTER1] Sets the input to COMPUTER1.
[COMPUTER2] Sets the input to COMPUTER2.
[HDMI1] Sets the input to HDMI1.
[HDMI2] Sets the input to HDMI2.
[VIDEO] Sets the input to VIDEO.
[DIGITAL LINK] Sets the input to DIGITAL LINK.
[INPUT1] - 
[INPUT10]
*1Sets the input to DIGITAL LINK, and switches the input of Panasonic twisted-pair-cable transmitter to the 
specified input.
*1  When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET -YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the projector, its input name is 
automatically reflected from [INPUT1] to [INPUT10]. If an item where the input name is not reflected is selected, it is disabled.
Note
 
f When [SIGNAL SEARCH] is set to [ON], the [STARTUP INPUT SELECT] cannot be set.
[BACK COLOR]
Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input.
1) 
Press as to select [BACK COLOR].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.   
						

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f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[BLUE]
Displays the entire projection area in blue.
[BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black.
[DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user.
Note
 
f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
[WIDE MODE]
Using this function when the image is displayed incorrectly for the input signals. 
1) 
Press as to select [WIDE MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]
Displays by judging the signal automatically. Set to this mode normally.
[ON] When input the wide signal.
[OFF] When input the 4:3 signal.
[SXGA MODE]
This function is used if the whole projected image is not displayed when the resolution 1 280 x 1 024 dots of the 
SXGA signal is input.
1) Press as to select [SXGA MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]
Displays by judging the signal automatically. Set to this mode normally.
[1280x1024] Switches the item to [1280x1024] or [1400x1050] manually if the whole projected image is not displayed when 
SXGA signal is input.
[1400x1050]
[P-TIMER]
Set and operate the presentation timer function.
Setting the mode
1)  Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[P-TIMER]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [MODE].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[COUNT UP]
Displays the elapsed time since the count was started.
[COUNT DOWN] Displays the remaining time of the time set by [TIMER].
Setting the countdown timer
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[P-TIMER]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [TIMER].   
						

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4) 
Press qw to set the time.
 
f The time can be set in 1-minute increments from 1 to 180 minutes.
 
f The factory default value is 10 minutes.
Note
 
f [TIMER] is enabled when [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN].
Using the presentation timer
1) 
Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[P-TIMER]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select the item, and press the  button.
[START] The count is started.
[STOP] The count is stopped.
[RESTART] The count is resumed.
[RESET] The count is reset.
 
f When [START] or [RESTART] is selected, the elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom 
right of the projected image.
 
f When [STOP] is selected, the elapsed time or the remaining time when the count was stopped is displayed 
at the bottom right of the projected image.
 
f When [RESET] is selected, proceed to Step 
4).
4)  Press the  button three times, then menu screen will disappear.
 
f The P-TIMER function is cancelled.
Note
 
f Presentation timer operations are also possible by the  button on the remote control. (
x page 53)
 
f The security message set in the [SECURITY] menu 
→ [DISPLAY SETTING] (
x page 98) is not displayed when the elapsed time or 
remaining time is displayed.
 
f The elapsed time or remaining time are not displayed when the menu scree\
n is displayed.
 
f The start time becomes “000:00” when [MODE] is set to [COUNT UP].
 
f When [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN], the start time becomes the value set at [TIMER].
 
f The time gauge turns clockwise when [COUNT UP] is set, and turns counterclockwise when [COUNT DOWN] is set.
Ending the presentation timer
1) 
Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[P-TIMER]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [EXIT].
4)  Press the  button.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]
You can perform some of the remote control button operations by using the sub-menu.
1) Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select the item.
[AUTO SETUP] Automatically adjust the resolution, the clock phase and the image position when analog RGB signals 
consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input, or\
 to automatically adjust the 
image position when HDMI signals are input. 
For details, refer to "Using the automatic setup function". (
Æ page 51)    
						

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[FREEZE] The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound stopped regardle\
ss of the playback of the 
external equipment. 
Press the  button on the remote control to release this function.
Also press the  button or the  button on the remote control to release this 
function.
[AV MUTE] Turn off audio and image when the projector is not used for a certain period of\
 time. To release this 
function, press the  button on the remote control or the  button.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] Enlarge images and move the image zoom position.
For details, refer to "Using the digital zoom function". (
Æ page 52)
4) 
Press the  button.
Using the digital zoom function via the menu operation
(Only for still image-based RGB signals/still image-based HDMI signals/still image-based DIGIT AL LINK signals 
input)
1)  Press as to select [DIGITAL ZOOM].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[DIGITAL ZOOM]  individual adjustment screen is displayed.
3)  Press qw to adjust the magnification.
Operation menu OperationAdjustmentAdjustment range
Press the w button. Increases magnification.
1.0 ~ 3.0
Press the q button. Decreases magnification.
4) 
Press the  button.
 
f The moving screen is displayed.
5)  Press asqw  to move the zoom position. 
 
f For details, refer to “Using the digital zoom function”. (
Æ page 52)
Note
 
f Magnification can be set from 1.0x to 3.0x in 0.1 increments.
 
f The digital zoom function is canceled if the  button/ button is pressed for three seconds or more.
 
f The digital zoom function is canceled if the input signal changes during a digital zoom.
 
f During a digital zoom, the freeze function is disabled.
 
f The digital zoom function may not work properly for some still image-based signals.   
						

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[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-
menu.
Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (
x page 57) for the operation of the menu screen.
[STATUS]
Display the status of the projector.
1) 
Press as to select [STATUS].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[STATUS]  screen is displayed.
[SIGNAL] [NAME]
Displays the name of input signal.
[FREQUENCY] Displays the scanning frequency of input signal.
[RUNTIME]
*1
[PROJECTOR] Displays the current usage time of projector.
[LAMP (ET-LAEF100*2)] Displays the model No. of the replacement lamp unit for this projector .
[ECO] Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO] by 
actual time.
[NORMAL] Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to [NORMAL] by 
actual time.
[SERIAL NUMBER] [PROJECTOR]Displays the serial number of the projector.
*1 The following conversion is required to calculate the rough estimate for lamp replacement.
Formula for lamp replacement time (rough estimate)
A × 1 + B × 3/4  
f A : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen → [RUNTIME] → [LAMP] → [NORMAL] 
 
f B : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen → [RUNTIME] → [LAMP] → [ECO] 
*2 
The model No. of the optional lamp unit is subject to change without prior notice.
Note
 
f The “RUNTIME” displayed in the [STATUS] may be different from the actual times when a lamp unit that was attached to a different projector 
model is installed on this projector (PT-FZ570, PT-FW530, PT-FX500), or when the lamp unit that was attached to this projector is installed 
on a different projector model.
 
f The [SIGNAL] is shown in gray and the values are blank for [NETWORK] input.
[PROJECTOR ID]
The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when mu\
ltiple projectors are used side by side 
to enable simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote\
 control.
1) 
Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ALL]
Select this item to control projectors without specifying an ID number .
[1] ~ [64] Select this item when specifying an ID number to control individual projector .
Note
 
f To specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote\
 control must match the ID number of the projector.
 
f When the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specified during remote control or computer 
control.  
If multiple projectors are set up side by side with ID set to [ALL], they cannot be controlled separately from the projectors with other ID 
numbers.
 
f Refer to “Setting the ID number of the remote control” (
Æ page 55) for how to set the ID number on the remote control.
[INITIAL START UP]
Set the method of start up when the power cord plugged into the 
AC outlet.
1)  Press as to select [INITIAL START UP].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.   
						

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[LAST MEMORY]
Starts in the condition that before disconnected the power cord or turn of f the breaker. 
[STANDBY] Starts up in the standby mode.
[ON] Starts the projection immediately.
[PROJECTION METHOD]
Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of the projector .
Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inv\
erted.
1)  Press as to select [PROJECTION METHOD].
2)  Press qw to switch the projection method.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO] The projector’s posture can be detected automatically by the built-in angle sensor, then switch to 
[FRONT/DESK] or [FRONT/CEILING]. When projecting in front of the screen, please set to [AUT
O].
[FRONT/DESK] When installing the projector on the desk, etc., in front of the screen.\
[FRONT/CEILING] When installing the projector in front of the screen with the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional).
[REAR/DESK] When installing the projector on the desk, etc., behind the screen (with a translucent screen).
[REAR/CEILING] When installing the projector behind the screen (with a translucent screen) with the Ceiling Mount 
Bracket (optional).
Note
 
f When set to [AUTO], front projection or rear projection cannot be detected. When projecting from rear, please set the [PROJECTION 
METHOD] to [REAR/DESK] or [REAR/CEILING].
 
f As for the range of installation posture detected by the projector
’s built-in angle sensor, please refer to “Angle sensor”. (
x page 31) 
[LAMP POWER]
Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment of the projector or the purpose.
1) 
Press as to select [LAMP POWER].
 
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[NORMAL]
Select when high luminance is required.
[ECO] Select when high luminance is not required.
Note
 
f Set it to [ECO] rather than [NORMAL] when you want to reduce power consumption, extend the life of lamp and reduce operation noise.
 
f The [LAMP POWER] is fixed to [ECO] when the [PICTURE] menu → [PICTURE MODE] (
x page 61) is set to [DICOM SIM.].
 
f The [LAMP POWER] changes to [ECO] forcibly to protect the projector when the operating environment temperature becomes 35 °C (95 °F)
or higher (30 °C (86 °F) or higher when used at high altitude). 
And, even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  
→ [LAMP POWER] is set to 
[NORMAL], the [LAMP POWER] changes to [ECO] automatically.
[ECO MANAGEMENT]
This function optimizes lamp power according to the operating status to reduce power consumption.
Setting [AUTO POWER SAVE]
Set whether or not to enable the [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE 
DETECTION] functions.
1)  Press as to select [ECO MANAGEMENT].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[ECO MANAGEMENT]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [AUTO POWER SAVE].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON]
Enables the energy conservation setting.
[OFF] Disables the energy conservation setting.   
						

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5) 
Press as to select [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] or [AV MUTE DETECTION].
[AMBIENT LIGHT 
DETECTION] Adjusts the power of the lamp according to the brightness of the installation location.
[SIGNAL DETECTION] Lowers the power of the lamp when there is no signal.
[AV MUTE DETECTION] Lowers the power of the lamp when the [AV MUTE] is [ON].
6) Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON]
Enables the setting.
[OFF] Disables the setting.
Note
 
f Lamp power cannot be reduced automatically in the following cases:
 
- When the lamp lighting is just completed or the setting of [LAMP  POWER] is just completed, etc..
 
f When [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], settings of [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE  
DETECTION] are unavailable.
 
f When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO], settings of [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE DETECTION] 
are unavailable.
 
f When objects, etc. are placed around the luminance sensor on the top of the projector
, [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION] may not function 
properly.
Setting [POWER MANAGEMENT]
Set the operation as following if there is no signal input.
1)  Press as to select [ECO MANAGEMENT].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[ECO MANAGEMENT]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [POWER MANAGEMENT].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[SHUT DOWN] The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. \
The projection lamp is turned 
off and cooled down when reached the set time, then the projector enter in\
to standby status.
[OFF] Power management function is off.
[READY] The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. \
The projection lamp turns off 
and cools down when reaching the set time, meanwhile the projector is in\
 the power management 
mode. The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button is pressed.
Setting [TIMER]
The timer can be set to 5-120 minutes. The increment is 5 minutes.
1)  Press as to select [TIMER].
2)  Press qw to set the timer.
 
f The time will switch each time you press the button.
Setting [STANDBY MODE]
Set the power consumption during standby.
1) 
Press as to select [ECO MANAGEMENT].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[ECO MANAGEMENT]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [STANDBY MODE].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[NORMAL]
Select this item to use the network function or the serial communication function during standby .     
						

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[ECO]
Select this item to reduce power consumption during standby. 
Note
 
f If [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], you cannot use network functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you cannot use some RS-
232C protocol commands.
 
f When 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 When set to [NORMAL], it may take approx. 1 minute to enable the network function after connecting the power cord.
 
f The setting of [STANDBY MODE] cannot be returned to the factory default even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] is 
executed. (
Æ page 97)
[RS-232C]
Set the communication conditions of the  terminal.
Setting the communication condition of the  terminal
1) 
Press as to select [RS-232C].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[RS-232C]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [INPUT SELECT].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
[PROJECTOR] Use the  terminal of the projector to perform RS-232C communication.
[DIGITAL LINK] Performs RS-232C communication via the DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.:
ET
-YFB100G, ET -YFB200G) and the  terminal.
5) Press as to select [BAUDRATE].
6)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[9600]
Select the proper speed.
[19200]
[38400]
7)  Press as to select [PARITY].
8)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[NONE]
Select the parity condition.
[EVEN]
[ODD]
Setting the control commands of an existing projector
When controlling the projector on a computer, set use of control commands on a previously purchased Panasonic 
projector. This allows the control software for an existing Panasonic projector to be inherited and used.
1)  Press as to select [RS-232C].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[RS-232C]  screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [EMULATE].
4)  Press the  button.
 
f The 
[EMULATE]  screen is displayed.
5)  Press as to select an item.