Panasonic Projector Pt Dw730ul Operating Instructions

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Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following four projection methods. Select the appropriate method 
depending on the environment. 
 
■ Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting forward  
■ Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu item*1Method
[PROJECTION  METHOD] [FRONT/CEILING]
[COOLING 
CONDITION] [CEILING SETTING]Menu item*1Method
[PROJECTION  METHOD] [REAR/FLOOR]
[COOLING...

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Screen size and throw distance
Install the projector referring to the following figures and table describing projection distances. Image size and 
image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. 
SD
L (LW/LT)
L (LW/LT)
SWSH
H SH
SW
Projected image
Screen
Screen
L (LW/LT)*1Projection distance (m)
SH Image height (m) 
SW Image width (m) 
H Distance from the center of lens to the image 
lower end (m) 
SD Image diagonal size (m)...

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■ Projection distance per projection lens (for PT-DW730U) 
 
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When the screen aspect ratio is 16:10 (unit: m) 
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Lens type Standard 
zoom lens Optional lens
Height 
position  (H)
*2
Fixed-
focus lensUltra short-
focus zoom lensShort-focus  zoom lensMedium-focus  zoom lensLong-focus zoom lensUltra long-focus  zoom lens
Projection lens Model No.  –ET-DLE055ET-DLE080...

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When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (unit: m) 
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Lens type Standard 
zoom lens Optional lens
Height 
position  (H)
*2
Fixed-
focus lensUltra short-
focus zoom lensShort-focus  zoom lensMedium-focus  zoom lensLong-focus zoom lensUltra long-focus  zoom lens
Projection lens Model No.  –ET-DLE055ET-DLE080 ET-DLE150 ET-DLE250 ET-DLE350 ET-DLE450
Throw ratio*12.2–3.0:1 1.0:1...

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■ Projection distance per projection lens (for PT-DX800U) 
 
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When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (unit: m) 
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Lens type Standard 
zoom lens Optional lens
Height position (H)*2Fixed-
focus lensUltra short-
focus zoom lensShort-focus  zoom lensMedium-focus  zoom lensLong-focus zoom lensUltra long-focus  zoom lens
Projection lens Model No. –ET-DLE055ET-DLE080 ET-DLE150...

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■ Projection distance calculation formula per projection lens (for PT-DW730U)
Lens type Aspect ratioProjection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens –16:10
Min. (LW) L = 1.5669 x SD (m) – 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.1850 x SD (m) – 0.0725
16:9 Min. (LW) L = 1.6102 x SD (m) – 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.2480 x SD (m) – 0.0725
4:3 Min. (LW) L = 1.7717 x SD (m) – 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.4724 x SD (m) – 0.0725
Fixed-focus lens Model No.: ET-DLE055 16:10
–L = 0.7244 x SD (m) –...

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■ Projection distance calculation formula per projection lens (for PT-DX800U)
Lens type Aspect ratioProjection distance (L) formula
Standard zoom lens –4:3
Min. (LW) L = 1.4567 x SD (m) – 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.0354 x SD (m) – 0.0725
16:9 Min. (LW) L = 1.5866 x SD (m) – 0.0746
Max. (LT) L = 2.2165 x SD (m) – 0.0725
Fixed-focus lens Model No.: ET-DLE055 4:3
–L = 0.6732 x SD (m) – 0.0476
16:9 –L = 0.7323 x SD (m) – 0.0476
Ultra short-focus zoom lensModel No.:...

Removing/attaching the projection lens
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Removing/attaching the projection lens
Perform the following steps when removing/attaching the standard zoom lens or the optional lens.
Move the lens to the home position before replacing or removing the lens\
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Attention  
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Replace the projection lens after turning off the power of the projector. 
 
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Do not touch the lens signal receiver. Dust or dirt may cause defective contact. 
 
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Do not touch the lens surface with...

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Attaching the projection lens
1)  Remove the projection lens cover, align the guide of the projection lens to the guide groove on the projector, and then insert the projection lens.
Groove
Guide
Projection lens
2)  Turn the projection lens clockwise until it clicks. 
3)  Attach the projection lens cover aligning the marking (groove *1) to t\
he tip of the arrow on the projector (*2), and then turn and secure the projection l\
ens cover...

Connections
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Before connecting to the projector
 
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Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected.
 
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Turning off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables.
 
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If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for the connection \
of 
the device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the devi\
ce.
 
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Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to...