Panasonic Projector PT-DZ10KU User Manual

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

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Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” ( x page 2).
Attaching the power cord
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the side of the projector bo\
dy and the power cord 
connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction (unti\
l you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing the power cord
1) Confirm that the  switch on the side of the projector body i\
s on the  side, and 
remove the power plug from the outlet.
2)
 
Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the project\
or body while pressing the 
side tabs.
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the  status of the power indicator before operating the projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator status Projector status
Off The main power is switched off.
Red LitThe power is switched off (in standby mode).
Projection will start when the power on <
b> button is pressed.
 fThe projector may not operate when the lamp indicators / or 
temperature indicator  are flashing. ( x

  page   155)
Green Lit Projecting.
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)   
						

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Note
 fWhile the power indicator  is lit in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. fFor about 75 seconds after the projector is switched of
f and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the lamp indicators will not light up even if 
the power is switched on. After the power indicator  lights in red, turn on the power again.
 f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” 
(x
  page   180) for the power consumption.
 fThe power indicator  flashes if a remote control signal is received.
 fThe power indicator  flashes slowly in green while the shutter is closed.
 fIf the power indicator  is flashing in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
Install the projection lens before switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
SDI 1/2
VIDEOENTER
MENULENS
SHUTTER
RGB 1
RGB 2AUTOSETUP
DVI-D
HDMI
SDI 1/2
2) 4)
4)
3)
1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body .
2)  
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 f (AC 120   V, 50   Hz/60   Hz)
3) Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power .
 fThe power indicator  will light in red, and the projector will enter the standby mode.
4) Press the power on  button.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 fUsing the projector while the lens cover is attached may cause the device to heat up and result in a fire.
Note
 fIf the projector is switched on at around 0   °C (32   °F), a warm-up period of approximately five minutes may be necessary until an image is 
displayed.
The temperature indicator  lights during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator  
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “When an indicator lights up” ( x
  page   155) for the indicator status.
 fIf the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than five minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has 
occurred and the power will automatically be set to standby mode. If this happens, increase the operating environment temperature to 0

  °C 
(32
  °F) or higher, turn off the main power, and then switch on the projector again.
 fIf the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is 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 If the  switch was set to  during projection to end the projection using the direct power of f function last time, and the 
 switch is set to  with the power plug connected to the outlet, the power indicator  will light in 
green and the image will soon be projected on the screen.  
						

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Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
SDI 1/2
VIDEOENTER
MENULENS
SHUTTER
RGB 1
RGB 2AUTOSETUP
DVI-D
HDMI
SDI 1/2
1) 8)5)
6)
3)
7) 9)3)
2)
4) 1) 5) 7) 8) 9)
2)
6)
1) Press the  button to roughly adjust the focus of the image. ( x   page   56)
2)  
Change the settings of the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] and [COOLING 
CONDITION] depending on the installation mode. ( x
  page   31)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x   page   65) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the input selection (, , , , , ) buttons to select 
the input signal.
(SDI input is only for PT
-

DZ13KU, PT
-
 DS12KU, PT
-
 DZ10KU)
4)
 
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. ( x

  page   45)
5)
 
Press the  button to adjust the position of the image.
6)

 
If the input signal is an RGB signal, press the  button.
7)
 
Press the  button to adjust the size of the image to match the scr\
een.
8)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the focus.
9)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the zoom and the size of the ima\
ge to match the screen.
Note
 f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [ALL  USER DA TA] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after\
 projection starts, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Refer \
to 
“Start-up display” ( x
  page   22) for details.  
						

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Switching off the projector
SDI 1/2
VIDEOENTER
MENULENS
SHUTTER
RGB 1
RGB 2AUTOSETUP
DVI-D
HDMI
SDI 1/2
1)
2)
1)
4)3)
2 )
1) Press the power standby < v> button.
 fThe  [POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed.
2) Press  qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power standby < v> button again.)
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  on the projector body lights in orange. (The fan 
keeps running.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  on the projector body lights in red (and the fan  stops) for 170 seconds.
4)
 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power
 .
Note
 f Do not switch on the projector and project images immediately after switching of f the projector .
Turning on the power while the lamp is still hot may shorten the lamp life.
 f For about 75 seconds after the projector is switched of

f and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the lamp indicators will not light up even 
if the power is switched on. Even after 75 seconds, the lamp may not light up if the projector is switched on. In such a case, after the power 
indicator  lights in red, switch on the projector again.
 f The projector consumes power even when the power standby < v

> button is pressed and the projector is switched off if the main 
power of the projector is on.
When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], use of some functions is restricted, but the power 
consumption during standby can be conserved.
Direct power off function
Even if the main power  switch is turned  during projection or immediately after turning of f the luminous lamp, the 
fan runs using internally stored power to cool the luminous lamp. When the projector is mounted on the ceiling or installed in an environment 
where the main power  switch of the projector cannot be easily turned , the power can be turned of f directly using the 
circuit breaker. It is also safe in case a power outage occurs or the power cord is pulled out immediately after the projector is switched off.
Note
 f If the projector was turned of f by turning off the circuit breaker directly during projection last time, then the power indicator  will light in green a while after the circuit breaker is turned on, and then projection of the image will start.
 f If cooled with the direct power of

f function, projection may take a longer time than usual to start when the projector is switched on the next 
time.
 f Make sure that the fan is not running when packing the projector for transportation or storage.   
						

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Projecting
Check the projection lens attachment (x   page   46), external device connection (x   page   48), power cord connection (x   page   52), 
switch on the power ( x
  page   53) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and adjust ap\
pearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the input selection (, , , , , ) buttons on the 
control panel or the remote control.
 fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the external device, o\
r the blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu 
→ [SYSTEM SELECTOR].
 fConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu  →

 
[ASPECT].
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus, 
zoom, and shift.
Using the control panel
1) Press the  button on the control panel.
 f Pressing the button changes the adjustment menu in the order of [FOCUS],\
 [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2) Select each item and press  asqw to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens (, , ) buttons on the remote contro\
l.
 f button:  Adjusts focus.
 f button: 

Adjusts zoom.
 f button: 

Adjusts shift.
2) Select each item and press  asqw to adjust it.
Caution
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening \
around the lens.
Your hand may be caught and result in injuries.
Note
 fThe zoom adjust menu will not be displayed when the projection lens without the zoom function is attached. fUse the projection lens (Model No.: ET-
D75LE5, ET- D75LE50) with the lens position set to the home position. ( x
  page   57)
 fThe adjustment can be performed faster by pressing and holding  asqw while adjusting the focus and shift. fIt is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 \
minutes before the focus is adjusted. fOnly [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color , even when the projector is not focused and 
displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)
The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD DESIGN].
 fWhen the power is switched of

f during focus and shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the power is 
switched on. (x
  page   122)
 fWhen the main power is switched of

f during focus adjustment, lens calibration is performed automatically during the next focus adjustment.
 fWhen the main power is switched of

f during shift adjustment, a lens calibration error screen will be displayed during the next shift 
adjustment. Execute the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LENS CALIBRATION].
 f When the lens calibration error is displayed even though [LENS CALIBRA TION] was executed, ask your dealer to repair the unit.  
						

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Moving the lens to the home position
To move the lens to the home position, perform the following procedure.
1) While the [SHIFT] adjustment screen is displayed, press the  button.
 fThe  [HOME POSITION]  screen is displayed.
MENUENTER
LENS
HOME POSITION
EXECUTE
CANCEL
2) While the [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed (for approximately five s\
econds), press the  
button.
 f[PROGRESS] is displayed in the  [HOME POSITION] screen, and the lens returns to the home position.
Note
 fThe home position of the lens is the lens position when the lens is being replaced or when the projector is being stored, and it is not the 
optical center of the screen.
 fY

ou can also display the  [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the  button on the control panel or the  button on the 
remote control for at least three seconds.
Adjustment range by the lens position shift (optical shift)
Perform the lens position shift within the adjustment range.
The focus may change when the lens position is shifted out of the adjustment range.  This is because the movement of the lens is restricted 
to protect the optical parts. Projection position can be adjusted with the optical axis shift based on the standard projection position in the 
respective range.
Projection lens Model No. ET- D75LE1, ET- D75LE2, ET- D75LE3, ET- D75LE4, 
ET- D75LE8, ET- D75LE10, ET- D75LE20, 
ET- D75LE30, ET- D75LE40ET-
D75LE6
PT
-
 DZ13KU, PT
-
 DZ10KU
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.2 H
0.2 H
0.55 V
Projection screen height V
0.55 V 0.12 V
0.12 V
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.15 H
0.15 H
0.44 V
Projection screen height V
0.44 V 0.12 V
0.12 V
PT-
DS12KU
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.3 H
0.3 H
0.5 V
Projection screen height V
0.5 V 0.1 V
0.1 V
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.2 H
0.2 H
0.4 V
Projection screen height V 0.4 V 0.12 V
0.12 V  
						

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Projection lens Model No.ET- D75LE1, ET- D75LE2, ET- D75LE3, ET- D75LE4, 
ET- D75LE8, ET- D75LE10, ET- D75LE20, 
ET- D75LE30, ET- D75LE40ET-
D75LE6
PT
-
 DW11KU
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.3 H
0.3 H
0.7 V
Projection screen height V 0.7 V 0.2 V
0.2 V
Projection screen width H
Standard projection position 0.2 H
0.2 H
0.6 V
Projection screen height V 0.6 V 0.2 V
0.2 V
Note
 f
When the optional fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET- D75LE5, ET- D75LE50) is attached, the shift cannot be adjusted.
Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus is unbalanced
Focus balance
Relationship between the tilt of the lens and the screen focus surface
When the projection lens is tilted in contrast with the image forming surface, tilting the front side (screen side) of the projection lens downwards 
(in the direction of the dotted arrow line), the upper side of the screen focus surface will tilt inwards and the lower side will tilt outwards as 
shown in the example.
Projection lens
Image forming surface
Screen focus surface
How to adjust the focus balance (adjustment by tilting the lens mounter\
)
When the entire screen surface is not uniform even if the focus has been adjusted, the lens mounter has focus adjustment screws in three 
locations.
 f T

ool used: Hex driver or Allen wrench (diagonal 2.5   mm (3/32"))
 fThe 

Allen wrench is included with the projection lens ET
-
 D75LE6, ET
-
 D75LE8.
Lens mounter structure
Focus adjustment screws (a), (b), and (c) can be turned to move the lens mount bracket back and forth.
Also, tightening the fixed screws locks the lens mount bracket in place so it does not move.
When a projection lens with a large weight is installed, or when the projector is installed on an inclination, the lens may tilt and the focus may 
become unbalanced. In these cases, perform adjustment by referring to the relationship between the adjustment location and adjustment 
screws.  
						

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 rFront view diagram of the lens mounter (viewed from the screen side)
(a)
(b) (c)
Lens mount bracket
Fixing screws
Note
 fFocus adjustment screws (a), (b), and (c) are adjusted with the lens attached.
Adjustment procedure
 rRelationship between the adjustment location and adjustment screws
(b) (c)
(b)+(c)
(a)
Adjustment location:
Location where the just focus point of the screen is in the 
inner side of the screen
When the just focus point of 
the screen in V up (top in the 
vertical direction) is in the inner 
side of the screen When the just focus point of the 
screen in V bottom (bottom in 
the vertical direction) is in the 
inner side of the screenWhen the just focus point of 
the screen in H left (left in the 
horizontal direction) is in the 
inner side of the screenWhen the just focus point of the 
screen in H right (right in the 
horizontal direction) is in the 
inner side of the screen
(a) Rotate counterclockwise ―――
(b) ― Rotate counterclockwise Rotate counterclockwise ―
(c) ― Rotate counterclockwise ―Rotate counterclockwise
1) Press the  button on the remote control or the  button on t\
he control panel to 
display the [FOCUS] adjustment menu.
2)
 
Press 
 s to shift the focus of the entire screen once.
3)
 
Press 
 a to stop on any part of the screen to be the first just focus point.
 fFor the location where focus is shifted in this state, the just focus point is on the inner side of the screen.
4) Loosen the fixed screws in the position relative to the location where t\
he focus is shifted the most 
(the location where the just focus point is shifted the most towards th\
e inner side in Step 2)) up to two 
rotations.
 fTurn screws clockwise in two locations, or at least in one location to be adjusted.
5) Little by little, turn the focus adjustment screws corresponding to the \
locations counterclockwise and 
stop where the image is in focus. ( x
  page   58)
 fIf the screws are turned counterclockwise, the tilt of the lens will change by moving the lens mount bracket of the lens mounter forward 
(screen side), and in the projected image on the screen, the focus point in the opposite direction of the adjustment screws will move 
from the inner side of the screen to the outside.  
						

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6) Press the  button on the remote control or the  button on t\
he control panel to display 
the [SHIFT] adjustment menu, and reset the screen position of the projec\
ted image on the screen 
surface back to an optimal state.
7)
 
Perform focus adjustment again near the center of the screen and if it i\
s still not enough, fine tune the 
amount of rotation of the adjustment screws.
8)

 
When adjustments have been made, securely tighten the loosened fixing sc\
rews.
9)

 
Adjust the focus again using the remote control.