Panasonic Projector PT-DW730U User Manual

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z
S: Silver model, the standard zoom lens supplied  LS: Silver model, the lens sold separately 
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Model No.	 PT-DW730U
	 PT-DW730UL
	 PT-DX800U
	 PT-DX800UL
TQBJ0379
DLPTM Projector  Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
ENGLISH
W0711SM0 -YI 
						

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Information
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li\
terature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electricia\
n. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not remove 
						

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Important 
Information
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: 
 
PT
 -DW730U/PT-DW730UL/PT-DX800U/PT-DX800UL
Trade Name: 
 
Panasonic
Responsible Party: 

 
Panasonic Corporation of North 
 America
Address:
 
One Panasonic W
 ay, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone number: 
 
(877)803-8492
E-mail: 

 
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) 

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 
modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  A digital device, pursuant 
to part 15 of the FCC  Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at 
his own expense.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING:
 z Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
Processing Equipment, 

ANSI/NFPA 75.
 zFor permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
building installation wiring.
 zFor pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
NOTICE U.S.A. only:
 zThis product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains m\
ercury

. Dispose may be regulated 
in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or r\
ecycling information, please visit 
Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 
						

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Important 
InformationWARNING:
 „ POWER
The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equip\
ment and shall be easily 
accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply 
immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
 zIf foreign objects or water get inside the projector

, cut off the power supply.
 zIf the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut of

f the power supply.
 zIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector
, cut of

f the power supply.
Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the \
projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
 zDo not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
excessively

, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power conn\
ector into the projector terminal.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
 zDo not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
 z If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation.
 zIf not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly
.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
 „
ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector .
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where \
the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or components deterioration. 
Components deterioration (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to t\
ake the full weight of the 
projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over the projector , and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the proj\
ector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed. 
						

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Important 
Information
WARNING:
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
 zDo not place the projector in narrow

, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves.
 zDo not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
 z Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
withstand heat close to this port.
Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens wh\
ile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight.
 z Strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light.
 zBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn of
f the power and 
disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector

.
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
 z For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an 
Authorized Service Center

.
Do not project an image with the lens cover attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector . Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector.
 z Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector
.
 zIf liquid enters inside of the projector

, consult your dealer.
 zParticular attention must be paid to children.
Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents.
 z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
Be sure to ask authorized personnel or your supplier when mounting the p\
roduct to a ceiling. 
This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. 
Model No.: ET

-PKD56H (for high ceilings), ET-PKD55S (for low ceilings)
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause in\
jury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
 z Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.
 zBe sure to use the provided accessory wire with an eye bolt as an extra safety measure to prevent the 
projector from falling down. (Install in a dif

ferent location to the ceiling mount bracket) 
						

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Information
CAUTION:
 „ POWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and po\
wer connector.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect \
the power plug from the wall 
outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
WARNING:
 „ ACCESSORIES
Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
 zDo not use unspecified batteries.
 zDo not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 zDo not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 zDo not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
 z Do not store batteries together with metallic objects.
 zStore the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.
 zMake sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 zDo not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif
ferent types of batteries.
 zDo not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
 zBattery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately

.
 zBattery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately
.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury

.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result.
 z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 zBefore replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
 zWhen replacing the lamp, turn the power of

f and allow the lamp it to cool for at least one hour before 
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit.
 z Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after \
using it.
Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projecto\
r

.
 zUsing the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may cause short circuits or 
overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly

.
 zLeaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries. 
						

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Information
CAUTION:
 „ ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 zBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector

.
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
 z T

ake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stov\
es.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while s\
hifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks 
to occur.
 „ ACCESSORIES
Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the 
broken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause 
injury.
 zIf you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek 
medical advice immediately

.
 zAsk your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector

.
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 z After you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them. 
						

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Information
Trademarks
•  Microsoft® and its logos, Windows®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and Internet Explorer® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States a\
nd/or other countries.
•  Macintosh, Mac OS and Safari are the trademarks of Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other countries.
•  PJLink
TM is a trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries and regions.
•
  HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of H\
DMI Licensing LLC.
•  Other names, company names or product names used in these operating inst\
ructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks  of their respective holders. 
Please note that the operating instructions do not include the ® and  T
M symbols.
Illustrations in these operating instructions
•  Note that illustrations of the projector and screens may differ from the ones you actually see. Page references
•  In these instructions, references to pages are indicated as: (
 page 00).
Term
•  In these instructions, the  “
Wireless/wired remote control unit ”
 accessories are referred to as the  “
Remote control ”
.
Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
 „
Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode \
causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo.
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O g\
ás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor , ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais.
Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 
°F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta,
danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao 
curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
 „ Remoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remova as baterias. 
						

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For details, see the corresponding pages.
1.  Set up your projector.(
 page 21)
2.  Attach the projection lens.(
 page 29)
3.  Connect with other devices.
( page 30)
4.  Connect the power cord.
(
 page 32)
5.  Power on. (
 page 34)
6.  Select the input signal.(
 page 36)
7.  Adjust the image.(
 page 36)
 
High clarity and high color 
reproducibility
 
▶ The unique optical system and lamp 
boost control realizes high clarity 
and high color reproducibility.
Easy setup and improved 
serviceability
 
▶ Extensive lineup of optional lenses 
allow more flexible setup of the 
projector.
Improved cost performance 
in maintenance fee
 
▶ The new filter reduces the 
maintenance cost.     
Quick Steps  
Feature of the Projector  
						

							Contents
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Important 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Important Information
Read this  first! ............................................ 2
Precautions for Use...................................12
Cautions  when transporting ............................. 12
Cautions  when installing .................................. 12
Security ........................................................... 14
Disposal .......................................................... 14 Cautions on use .
 ............................................. 1 5
Accessories .................................................... 1 6
Optional accessories ....................................... 1 6
Preparation
About Your Projector ................................17
Remote control ................................................ 17
Projector body ................................................. 18
Using Remote control .............................. 20
Inserting and removing the batteries ................ 20 Setting Remote control ID numbers ................. 20Connecting to the projector  with a cable .......... 20
Getting Started
Setting up ...................................................21
Projection method ........................................... 21
Parts for ceiling mount (optional)  .................... 21 Screen size and thro w distance .
 ...................... 22
Adjustable feet ................................................ 27
Removing/attaching the projection lens ... 28
Removing the projection lens .......................... 28 Attaching the projection lens ............................ 29
Connections ............................................. 30
Before connecting to the projector ................... 30Connecting example: AV e quipment 
  ............... 31
Connecting example: Computers  .................... 31
Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF ..................................... 32
Connecting the po wer cord .............................. 32
Po wer indicator ............................................... 33
Po wering up the projector  ............................... 34
Making adjustment and selection ..................... 34
Po wering off the projector .

.............................. 3 5
Direct po wer off function .................................. 3 5
Projecting.................................................. 36
Selecting the input signal ................................. 3 6
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift  ............... 3 6
Moving the lens to the home position  .............. 3 6
Adjustment range by the lens position shift 
(optical shift)  ............................................ 37
Basic operations using the remote control ... 38
Using the SHUTTER function .......................... 38
Using the on-screen display function ............... 38S w itching the input signal ................................ 38
Using the STATUS function ............................. 38 Using the automatic setup function .
 ................. 39
Using the FUNCTION button ........................... 39 Displaying the internal test pattern ................... 39 Changing the picture aspect ratio .................... 40
Settings
Menu Navigation  .......................................41
Navigating through the menu  .......................... 41MAIN MENU.................................................... 42 SUB MENU  .
................................................... 42
[PICTURE] menu  ...................................... 44
[PICTURE MODE] ........................................... 44
[CONTRAST] .................................................. 44[BRIGHTNESS] ............................................... 44
[COLOR] ......................................................... 4 5
[TINT] .............................................................. 4 5
[COLOR TEMPERATURE] .
 ............................. 4 5
[WHITE GAIN] ................................................. 4 6
[SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] ........................... 4 6
[SHARPNESS] ................................................ 4 6
[NOISE REDUCTION] ..................................... 4 6
[AI]   ................................................................. 47
[SYSTEM SELECTOR] .
 .................................. 47
[POSITION] menu ..................................... 48
[SHIFT] ........................................................... 48
[ASPECT] ....................................................... 48 [ZOOM] ........................................................... 49
[CLOCK PHASE] ............................................. 50
[KEYSTONE] .................................................. 50
[ADVANCED MENU] ..................................51
[DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]........................... 51
[BLANKING] .................................................... 51
[INPUT RESOLUTION] .................................... 52
[CLAMP POSITION] ........................................ 52
[EDGE BLENDING] ......................................... 52
[RASTER POSITION] ...................................... 53
[DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu .................. 54
Changing the display language ........................ 54
[DISPLAY OPTION] menu  ........................ 55
[COLOR MATCHING] ...................................... 55
[COLOR CORRECTION] ................................. 56
[CONTRAST MODE] ....................................... 56
[SCREEN SETTING] ....................................... 57
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