Panasonic Projector PT-EW730Z User Manual

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Projecting
Check the attachment of the Projection Lens (x page 41), external device connection (x page 42), power cord connection 
(x page 47), and switch on the projector ( x page 48) to start projecting. Select the image for projection, and adjust appearance of the 
projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1)  Press the  button on the control panel or the input selection (, , 
, , , ) buttons on the remote control.
 
f The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
Attention
 
f Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu → [SYSTEM SELECTOR].
 
f Confirm 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 screen 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 control.
 
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
 
f When the Projection Lens without the zoom function is attached, the zoom adjustment screen will be displayed. However , operation is not 
possible.
 
f Use the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET -ELW21) with the lens position set to the home position. ( x page 52)
 
f The adjustment can be performed quickly by pressing and holding  asqw for at least three seconds.
 
f It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
 
f Only [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].   
						

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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 on the remote 
control.
 
f The [HOME POSITION]  screen is displayed.
LENS
HOME POSITION
EXECUTE
CANCEL
MENU
ENTER
2) 
While the [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed (for approximately five seconds), press the  
button.
 
f [PROGRESS] is displayed in the [HOME POSITION]  screen, and the lens returns to the home position.
Note
 
f The home position of the lens is the lens position when the lens is bein\
g replaced or when the projector is being stored, and it is not the 
optical center of the screen.
 
f You 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 adjust\
ment 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.
Lens type Zoom lens
Standard zoom lens, ET -ELW20, ET-ELT20, ET-ELT21
PT -EZ770Z, PT -EW730Z
0.6 V
Image width H 0.1 H
0.1 H
Image height V
0.6 V
Standard projection position
PT -EX800Z
0.5 V
Image width H 0.1 H
0.1 H
Image height V
0.5 V
Standard projection position
Note
 
f When the optional fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET -ELW21) is attached, shift adjustment is not available.   
						

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Operating with the remote control
Switching the input
The input for projection can be switched.
 button
1) Press the input selection (, , , , , ) 
buttons.
 
f This operation can be also performed using the  button on the control panel.
 Switches the input to RGB1 or RGB2. Switches to another input when one input has already been 
chosen.
 Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK.
 Switches the input to DVI-D.
 Switch the input to VIDEO.
 Switches the input to DisplayPort.
 Switch the input to HDMI.
Note
 
f When the optional Digital Interface Box (Model No.: ET -YFB100G) is connected to the  terminal, the ET -YFB100G 
input changes with each press of the  button. The input can also be changed using the control command of RS-232C.
For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers, switch the input on the projector to DIGIT AL LINK, and then switch the input on 
the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
Using the shutter function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn of f the image and 
audio temporarily.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The image and audio disappear.
 
f This operation can be also performed using the  button on the control panel.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The image and audio reappear.   
						

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Attention
 
f When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [SHUTTER DETECTION] is set to [ON], do not switch the shutter on 
(closed)/off (open) in a short time.
Note
 
f The power indicator  will flash slowly in green while the shutter function is in use.
Using the mute function
Audio can be temporarily turned off.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The audio disappears.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The audio reappears.
Adjusting the volume
The volume of the built-in speaker or audio output can be adjusted.
 button
1)  Press the  button/ button on the remote control.
 
f This operation can be also performed using the  button/ button on the control panel.
 Increases the volume.
 Decreases the volume.
Using the freeze function
The projected image can be paused and audio turned off regardless of the playback of the external device.
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The image freezes and audio disappears.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f Freezing of the image is canceled and audio reappears.
Note
 
f [FREEZE] is displayed on the screen when video is paused.
Using the on-screen display function
Turn off the on-screen display function (no display) when you do not wish the viewers to see the on-screen display, such as the menu or the 
input terminal name.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The on-screen display disappears.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The on-screen display appears.   
						

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Note
 
f If you press the  button on the control panel for at least three seconds while the on-screen display is of f (hidden), the on-screen 
display is turned on.
Using the presentation timer function
The presentation timer function can be operated.
Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or \
time remaining in the preset time.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The count is started.
 
f The elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right \
of the projected image.
2)  Press the  button again.
 
f The count is stopped.
3)  Press the  button again.
 
f The count is resumed.
Note
 
f The presentation timer is ended by holding the  button down for at least three seconds.
 
f For details such as presentation timer function settings, refer to [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [P-TIMER] (x page 85).
Using the automatic setup function
The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and 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 DVI-D/HDMI signals 
are input. Supplying images with bright white borders at the edges and high-contrast black and white characters is recommended when the 
system is in automatic adjustment mode. Avoid supplying images that include halftones or gradation, such as photographs and computer 
graphics.
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f [COMPLETE] is displayed when it has completed without any problem.
Note
 
f The clock phase may shift even if it has completed without any incident. In such cases, adjust the [POSITION] menu  → [CLOCK PHASE] 
(x page 72).
 
f If an image with blurred edges or a dark image is input, [INCOMPLETE] may appear or adjustment may not be performed properly even 
when [COMPLETE] appears. In this case, adjust the settings in the [ADV ANCED MENU] menu → [INPUT RESOLUTION] ( x page 75), 
[POSITION]  → [CLOCK PHASE] (x page 72), and [SHIFT] (x page 70).
 
f Adjust special signals according to the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu  → [AUTO SETUP] (x page 78).
 
f Automatic adjustment may not work depending on the model of the computer .
 
f Automatic adjustment may not work for a synchronization signal of C-SY  or SYNC ON GREEN.
 
f Images may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment, but it is not a malfunction.
 
f Adjustment is required for each input signal.
 
f Automatic adjustment can be canceled by pressing the  button during the automatic adjustment operation.
 
f If the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being input, the adjustment may not be performed properly even for an RGB 
signal that can use automatic setup. [INCOMPLETE] may appear, or adjustment may not be finished properly even if [COMPLETE] appears.
Using the keystone distortion correction function
The [KEYSTONE] menu can be displayed.
You can correct the keystone distortion that occurs when the projector is\
 installed tilted or when the screen is tilted.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The individual adjustment screen of  [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] ([UPPER LEFT]) is displayed.   
						

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2) Press the  button again.
 
f The other individual adjustment screen is displayed.
When the [KEYSTONE] individual adjustment screen is displayed in Step  1), the [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment 
screen ([UPPER LEFT]) is displayed.
Note
 
f After the individual adjustment screen of [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] is displayed, press asqw  to adjust the keystone 
distortion.
 
f Either setting of [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] is enabled. If the other item is adjusted after [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER 
CORRECTION] was adjusted, the previous setting value will be reset.
 
f If the  button is pressed while the [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed, the individual adjustment 
screen for the next corner is displayed.
 
f Refer to the [POSITION] menu  → [KEYSTONE] (x page 72) for details.
Using the digital zoom function
The [DIGITAL ZOOM] menu can be displayed.
You can enlarge images.
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The [DIGITAL ZOOM]  screen is displayed.
2) Press qw to adjust the magnification.
3)  Press the  button.
4)  Press asqw  to move the zoom position.
Note
 
f Refer to the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu  → [DIGITAL ZOOM] (x page 86) for details.
Switching the aspect ratio of the image
You can switch aspect ratios according to the input signal.
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The setting will change each time you press the button.
Note
 
f Refer to the [POSITION] menu  → [ASPECT] (x page 70) for details.
Using the P IN P function
Locate a separate, small sub screen in the main screen to project two im\
ages simultaneously.
 button
1) Press the  button.
 
f The setting will change each time you press the button.
Note
 
f Refer to the menu [P IN P] menu (x page 100) for details.   
						

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Using the function button
[SUB MEMORY], [SYSTEM SELECTOR], [DAYLIGHT VIEW], or [TEST PATTERN] operations can be assigned to the  button on 
the remote control so that it can be used as an easy shortcut button.
 button
1) Press the  button.
Note
 
f Assignment of the function is performed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON] (x page 94).
Using the status function
You can display the status of the projector.
 button
1)  Press the  button.
 
f The [STATUS] screen is displayed.
RGB2
SXGA60+-A1
65.22kHz/ 59.99Hz
1h
100h
200h
300h
27°C/ 80°F
27°C/ 80°F
1/4
MENU
ENTEREXIT
CHANGE SEND STATUS VIA E-MAIL
AROUND LAMP TEMP. INTAKE AIR TEMP.
: TOTAL: NORMAL
LAMP: ECO
PROJECTOR RUNTIME SIGNAL FREQUENCY SIGNAL NAME INPUT
STATUS
Note
 
f This can be displayed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] (x page 96).
Using the ECO management function
You can display the setting screen relating to ECO management.
 button
1)  Press the  button on the remote control.
Note
 
f Refer to the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] ( x page 89) for details.   
						

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Chapter 4 Settings
This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using t\
he on-screen menu.   
						

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Menu navigation
The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector.
Navigating through the menu
Operating procedure
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control or control panel.
 
f The [MAIN MENU] screen is displayed.
MAIN MENUPICTURE
POSITION
ADVANCED MENU
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY OPTION
PROJECTOR SETUP
P IN PTEST PATTERN
SIGNAL LIST
SECURITY
NETWORK
MENU SELECT
SUB MENUENTER
2)  Press as to select an item from the main menu.
 
f The selected item is highlighted in yellow.
MAIN MENUPICTURE
POSITION
ADVANCED MENU
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
DISPLAY OPTION
PROJECTOR SETUP
P IN PTEST PATTERN
SIGNAL LIST
SECURITY
NETWORK
MENU SELECT
SUB MENUENTER
3)  Press the  button.
 
f The sub-menu items of the selected main menu are displayed.
0
POSITION
SHIFT NORMAL
ASPECT
ZOOM
CLOCK PHASE
KEYSTONE
MENU SELECT
SUB MENU
ENTER   
						

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4) Press as to select a sub-menu, and press  qw or the  button to change or adjust settings.
 
f Some items will switch in order as follows each time you press  qw.
ABC
 
f For some items, press qw to display an individual adjustment screen with a bar scale as shown be\
low.
0CONTRAST
ADJUST
Note
 
f Pressing the  button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu.
 
f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector . The menu items that cannot be adjusted or 
used are shown in black characters, and they cannot be selected. [DIGIT AL CINEMA REALITY] may not be displayed depending on the 
input signal.
 
f Some items can be adjusted even if signals are not input.
 
f Individual adjustment screen is cleared automatically if no operation is performed for approximately five seconds.
 
f For menu items, refer to “Main menu” (x page 60) and “Sub-menu” ( x page 61).
 
f The cursor color depends on the settings of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu  → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD DESIGN]. The selected 
item is displayed with the yellow cursor by the factory default.
Resetting adjustment values to the factory defaults
If the  button on the remote control is pressed, the values adjusted in the menu items are restored to the factory default settings.
 button
1)  Press the  button on the remote control.
0CONTRAST
ADJUST
Note
 
f You cannot reset all the settings to the factory default at a time.
 
f To reset all the settings adjusted in the sub-menu item to the factory default one at a time, execute [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE] ( x page 98).
 
f Some items cannot be reset to the factory defaults by pressing the  button on the remote control. Adjust each item manually.
 
f The triangular mark under the bar scale in the individual adjustment screen indicates the factory default setting. The position of the triangular 
mark varies according to the selected input signals.
Current adjustment value
Factory default setting
Main menu
The following items are in the main menu.
When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a sub-menu sele\
ction screen.
Main menu item Page
[PICTURE] 64
[POSITION]70
[ADVANCED MENU]74
[DISPLAY LANGUAGE]76
[DISPLAY OPTION]77
[PROJECTOR SETUP]88
[P IN P]100