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Panasonic PTDZ8700U - DLP PROJECTOR Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DLP™ Based Projector
Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-DZ8700U
PT-DS8500U
PT-DW8300U
The projection lens is sold separately.
Precautions with regard to safety"
TQBJ0341
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300U The projection lens is sold separately. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Projector. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. Before using your projector, be sure to read “...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic DLP™ Based projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
  • Page 3 FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer and/or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
  • Page 4 Quick steps Heightened luminance For details, see the corresponding pages. The size is almost the same as the 1. Set up your projector. former model but the luminance is Æ page 21) about 1.5 times higher. 7 000 lm : PT-D7700U (two lamps LAMP POWER : [HIGH]) 10 600 lm : PT-DZ8700U 2.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Be sure to read “Precautions with regard to safety”. ( pages 8 to 16) Making adjustment and selection......39 Important Information Powering off the projector ........40 Important Safety Notice ......2 Direct power off function ........40 Precautions with regard to safety .... 8 Projecting ..........
  • Page 6 Contents To display pictures complying with the sRGB LAMP SELECT ............76 standard ............57 LAMP RELAY ............76 POSITION menu ........58 LAMP POWER .............77 SHIFT ..............58 BRIGHTNESS CONTROL ........77 ASPECT ...............58 STANDBY MODE ..........81 ZOOM ..............59 SCHEDULE ............81 CLOCK PHASE ...........60 RS-232C ..............82 GEOMETRY (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only) ..60 STATUS ...............83...
  • Page 7 Contents Network connections..........95 Accessing from the Web browser ......96 Maintenance Monitor Lamp indicators ....... 107 Managing the indicated problems ......107 Replacement .......... 109 Before replacing the unit ........109 Replacing the unit ..........109 Troubleshooting ........112 Appendix Technical Information ......114 PJLink protocol ..........114 Control commands via LAN .......

  • Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Precautions with regard to safety WARNING „ POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment 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.
  • Page 9 Precautions with regard to safety Do not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the projector. 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. Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
  • Page 10 Precautions with regard to safety Do not allow children to reach the AA/R6 batteries. The battery can cause personal injury if swallowed. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary.

  • Page 11: Caution

    Precautions with regard to safety CAUTION „ POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result.

  • Page 12: Cautions When Installing

    Precautions with regard to safety Cautions when installing „ After removing the projection lens, install the dust sponge attached to the projector. If the dust sponge is not installed, dust will be accumulated inside and can cause a trouble. „ Do not use under the following conditions.
  • Page 13 Precautions with regard to safety Cautions when setting the projectors 1 „ When installing and using the projector with a method other than floor standing installing using adjustable feet, fix it with the 5 ceiling mounting screws (shown in the figure). (Screw diameter: M6, Tapping depth inside set: 8 mm) Make a clearance of at least 5 mm between the projector bottom and setting surface by inserting spacers (metallic) etc.

  • Page 14: Security

    Change your password regularly. Do not use a password that is simple to guess. Panasonic and its affiliate companies would never directly inquire about your password. Do not share your password with the general public. Set a password, and place restrictions on the users who can log in.

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Precautions with regard to safety „ Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Please put the lens cover on the projector when you do not use it. „...

  • Page 16: Accessories

    Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (x1) Power cord (x1) Drop-prevention bracket (x2) (N2QAYB000550) (TXFSX01RGQZ) (TTRA0238) Safety cables (x2) Washers (x4) Wire rope fixing screw (x2) Lens fixing screw (x1) CD-ROM (x1) AA/R6 batteries for (TXFQB02VKN)

  • Page 17: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Remote control Top view Bottom view Installing/removing batteries Press the tab and Insert the batteries according to Remote control signal emitters Remote control wired terminal lift up the cover. the polarity diagram indicated Æ page 20) side first). inside.

  • Page 18: Projector Body

    About Your Projector Projector body Front view Side views Power indicator (STANDBY(R) / ON(G)) Security lock Indicates the power supply status. CONTROL Terminals on side Air intake port PANEL Lamp1 indicator (LAMP1) Æ Indicates the lamp1 unit status. ( page 107) Lamp2 indicator (LAMP2) Æ...

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    About Your Projector CONTROL PANEL <MENU> button <STANDBY> button Displays and clears the main menu, and returns to the previous Returns to the standby mode. menu when the menu is displayed. If you hold it down for at least 3 seconds while the on-screen Æ...

  • Page 20: Setting Projector Id Number To Remote Control

    About Your Projector Setting projector ID number Using a wired remote control to remote control When multiple projectors are connected as part of the system, connect to units with a M3 stereo mini jack Each projector can be assigned a unique ID number, commercial cable to simultaneously control multiple and the handheld remote’...

  • Page 21: Setting Up

    Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector. Setting on a desk/floor and Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from front projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) Û...

  • Page 22: Screen Size And Throw Distance

    Setting up Screen size and throw distance When planning the projector and screen geometry, refer to the figures below and the information on the following pages for reference. After the projector is roughly positioned, picture size and vertical picture positioning can be finely adjusted with the powered zoom lens and lens shifting mechanism.
  • Page 23 Setting up Projected range using geometric adjustment (PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U only) VERTICAL KEYSTONE (Side View) HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE (Top View) Screen Screen VERTICAL ARC (Side View) HORIZONTAL ARC (Top View) L2 : Projection distance L2 : Projection distance R2 : Radius of the circle R2 : Radius of the circle Screen Screen...
  • Page 24 Setting up Projection distance by projection lens (for PT-DZ8700U) For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 10 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.4–1.8 : 1 1.8–2.8 : 1 2.8–4.6 : 1 4.6–7.4 : 1...
  • Page 25 Setting up For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.4–1.8 : 1 1.8–2.8 : 1 2.8–4.6 : 1 4.6–7.4 : 1 7.3–13.8 : 1 Screen dimensions...
  • Page 26 Setting up For the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.6–2.2 : 1 2.2–3.3 : 1 3.3–5.6 : 1 5.6–8.9 : 1 8.8–16.5 : 1 Screen dimensions...
  • Page 27 Setting up Projection distance by projection lens (for PT-DS8500U) For the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.5–2.0 : 1 2.0–3.0 : 1 3.0–5.0 : 1 5.0–8.0 : 1...
  • Page 28 Setting up For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.5–2.0 : 1 2.0–3.0 : 1 3.0–5.0 : 1 5.0–8.0 : 1 8.0–15.0 : 1 Screen dimensions...
  • Page 29 Setting up Projection distance by projection lens (for PT-DW8300U) For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 1.5–2.0 : 1 2.1–3.1 : 1 3.1–5.2 : 1 5.2–8.2 : 1...
  • Page 30 Setting up For the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) Lens type Zoom lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 projection lens Û Throw ratio 2.0–2.7 : 1 2.7–4.1 : 1 4.1–6.9 : 1 6.9–11.0 : 1 10.9–20.6 : 1 Screen dimensions...

  • Page 31: Calculation Formulas For Projection Distance By Lens Types

    Setting up If the projector is used with a screen size not listed in this manual, check the diagonal dimension (inch) of your screen and calculate the projection distance using the following formulas. Calculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-DZ8700U) Model number of Throw ratio...
  • Page 32 Setting up Calculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-DS8500U) Model number of Throw ratio Aspect ratio Projection distance (L) formula Unit : m projection lens Min. : L = 0.0307 × SD (") - 0.0760 4 : 3 Max.

  • Page 33: Front Leg Adjusters And Throwing Angle

    Setting up Calculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-DW8300U) Model number of Throw ratio Aspect ratio Projection distance (L) formula Unit : m projection lens Min. : L = 0.0343 × SD (") - 0.0760 1.5–2.0 : 1 16 : 9 Max.

  • Page 34: Connections

    Connections Before connection to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. Turning off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for connection of the device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.

  • Page 35: Connecting Example : Av Equipment

    Connections Pin assignments and signal names of <DVI-D IN> terminal Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names Outside view T.M.D.S data 2 - — T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield — Hot plug detection T.M.D.S data 0 - —...

  • Page 36: Connecting Example : Computers

    Connections Connecting example : Computers Control Control Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer Note The DVI-D signal input terminal supports only a single link. For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. Æ...

  • Page 37: Removing/Attaching The Projection Lens (Optional)

    Removing/attaching the projection lens (optional) Æ Move the lens to the home position before replacing or removing the projection lens. ( page 43) How to install the projection How to remove the projection lens lens Remove the “Lens fixing screw”. Û...

  • Page 38: Powering On/Off

    Powering ON/OFF Connecting the power cord Be sure to Insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from coming off. Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the MAIN POWER switch is in the “ ” (OFF) position. Installation Removal Insert the plug securely until its right...

  • Page 39: Powering Up The Projector

    Powering ON/OFF 8), 10), 11), 12) 4), 11) 10), 12) Powering up the projector Making adjustment and selection When using an optional lens, install a projection lens Æ before switch on the projector. ( page 37) It is recommended that the images are projected Remove the projection lens cover from the lens.

  • Page 40: Powering Off The Projector

    Powering ON/OFF Powering off the projector Direct power off function The power supplied internally causes the cooling fan Press POWER STANDBY ( to continue operating and cool off in the event that Press ◄► to select [OK] and press the power has failed or even after the power cord is (ENTER).

  • Page 41: Projecting

    Projecting Æ Check the connections of the peripheral devices, installation of the projection lens ( page 37), and connection Æ Æ of the power cord ( page 38) and switch on the power ( page 39) to start the projector. Select the input signal and adjust the image.

  • Page 42: Adjustment Range After Lens Position (Optical Shift)

    Projecting Adjustment range after lens position (optical shift) Do not move the lens beyond the bounds of the shift range as this may cause a change in the focus. This limitation is to protect the parts of the projector. Using the standard projection position as the reference, the optical axis shift function makes it possible to adjust the projection position in the ranges shown in the figures below.

  • Page 43: Moving The Projection Lens Position To The Home Position

    Projecting Moving the projection lens position to the home position Press and hold <LENS> button on the projector’s controls or <SHIFT> button on the remote control for 3 seconds or more. LENS HOME POSITION [ENTER] [MENU] CANCEL Press <ENTER> button while the menu shown above is being displayed. (It will be displayed for about 5 seconds.) [PROGRESS] will appear in the menu, and the projection lens will move to the home position.
  • Page 44 Projecting Procedure for adjusting the focus balance (tilt compensation in the lens mount) Three focus adjustment screws on the lens mount may be used to compensate for uneven screen focus. Structure of lens mount The three adjustment screws allow the lens to be tilted up and down, and three more screws lock down the adjustment.
  • Page 45 Projecting If the lens is heavy or the projector is installed so that it is tilted, the lens may be tilted, resulting in the focus becoming unbalanced. In such a case, refer to the figure 3 and table below, and follow the procedure below to perform adjustment. Adjustment procedure Display the internal test pattern grid, and defocus the image.

  • Page 46: Basic Operations Using The Remote Control

    Basic operations using the remote control Switching the input signal You can use the remote control to switch the signals AUTO SETUP that are being input and projected. INPUT SELECT SHUTTER button ON SCREEN ASPECT Press <INPUT SELECT> button on the remote control or the main unit.

  • Page 47: Automatic Adjustment

    Basic operations using the remote control Automatic adjustment Using the FUNCTION button The automatic setup function can be used to [DISABLE], [SUB MEMORY], [SYSTEM SELECTOR], automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase and [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW], [FREEZE], [P IN P], Û picture position when analog RGB signals consisting or [WAVEFORM MONITOR] operations can be...

  • Page 48: Changing The Picture Aspect Ratio

    Basic operations using the remote control Changing the picture aspect ratio You can toggle through an appropriate set of aspect ratios for a given input signal. button Press <ASPECT> button on the remote control. The setting will change as follows each time <ASPECT>...

  • Page 49: Menu Navigation

    Menu Navigation Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting or reconfiguring the projector. Press ▲▼ button to highlight the Navigating through the menu desired adjustment item, then press ◄► to change or adjust the parameter Operating procedure value. Press <MENU> button. For some items, an individual adjustment screen [MAIN MENU] appears on the screen.

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Menu Navigation MAIN MENU SUB MENU The main menu consists of the following 11 menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu items. appears, and you can set and adjust the various items When a main menu item is selected, the screen in the sub-menu.

  • Page 51: Signal List

    Menu Navigation P IN P [ DISPLAY LANGUAGE [ Æ Æ Details ( page 67) Details ( page 87) TEST PATTERN [ DISPLAY OPTION[ Æ Details ( page 88) Sub-menu item Default Page COLOR MATCHING SIGNAL LIST [ LARGE SCREEN Æ...

  • Page 52: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu Note See “Navigating through the menu” Æ Factory defaults are [GRAPHIC] for RGB system and page 49). [STANDARD] for moving images. See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” DICOM is an abbreviation for “Digital Imaging and Æ page 50). Communication in Medicine”, which is a standard for medical imaging devices.

  • Page 53: Contrast

    PICTURE menu CONTRAST COLOR You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. Press ▲▼ to select [CONTRAST]. Press ▲▼ to select [COLOR]. Press ◄► or <ENTER> button. Press ◄► or <ENTER> button. The [CONTRAST] individual adjustment screen will be displayed.

  • Page 54: Color Temperature

    PICTURE menu Press ◄► to adjust the level. 11 ) COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjustment Item Operation Adjustment You can adjust the white balance of the projected range image. Maximum Press ►. Deepens red. Press ▲▼ to select [COLOR value TEMPERATURE]. HIGH : 255 Press ◄.

  • Page 55: Gamma

    PICTURE menu Press ▲▼◄► to select characters Changing the name of [USER1] and press <ENTER> button to input or [USER2] them. Select [USER1] or [USER2] in step 3). Press ▲▼◄► to select [OK], and Press <ENTER> button. press <ENTER> button. The [GAMMA] screen will be displayed.

  • Page 56: Sharpness

    PICTURE menu Press ◄► to switch [DYNAMIC IRIS]. SHARPNESS The setting will change as follows each time ◄► is pressed. This adjusts the sharpness of the pictures. Press ▲▼ to select [SHARPNESS]. 1 (Low) (No correction) (Intermediate) Press ◄► or <ENTER> button. The [SHARPNESS] individual adjustment screen will be displayed.

  • Page 57: System Selector

    PICTURE menu HDMI terminal input signal SYSTEM SELECTOR 480p, 576p signals This enables the projector to automatically recognize Select from Auto, RGB, and YC input signals. Furthermore, if unstable signals are Other signals input, the system format can be selected manually. Select from Auto, RGB, and YP Press ▲▼...

  • Page 58: Position Menu

    POSITION menu ASPECT See “Navigating through the menu” Æ page 49). This changes the aspect ratio of the projected image. See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ This changes the aspect ratio for the screen range page 50). selected with [SCREEN SETTING]. Set [SCREEN SETTING] first.

  • Page 59: Zoom

    POSITION menu VID AUTO (PRI.) Note Some size modes are not available for certain types of The projector identifies the abovementioned input signals. For NTSC signals, [DEFAULT] cannot be VID or S1 signals and displays the picture by selected. automatically choosing the screen sizes of 4 : 3 If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio or 16 : 9 according to the VID if it is detected or for the input signals is selected, the pictures will appear...

  • Page 60: Clock Phase

    POSITION menu Press ▲▼ to select [INTERLOCKED]. GEOMETRY Press ◄► to switch [INTERLOCKED]. (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only) The [VERTICAL] and Square video can be projected onto a special shaped [HORIZONTAL] settings are used screen using unique image processing technology. as the vertical and horizontal zoom Press ▲▼...
  • Page 61 POSITION menu KEYSTONE menu CURVED menu VERTICAL KEYSTONE LENS THROW RATIO Set to the throw ratio being used (the projection distance divided by the screen width). VERTICAL KEYSTONE VERTICAL SUB KEYSTONE HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE VERTICAL ARC HORIZONTAL SUB KEYSTONE HORIZONTAL ARC LINEARITY VERTICAL BALANCE...

  • Page 62: Keystone (Pt-Dw8300 Only)

    POSITION menu KEYSTONE (PT-DW8300 only) If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct keystone. Press ▲▼ to select [KEYSTONE]. Press <ENTER> button. Select the desired adjustment item. Press ◄►...

  • Page 63: Advanced Menu

    ADVANCED MENU BLANKING See “Navigating through the menu” Æ page 49). Blanking adjustment fine-tunes the images projected See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ by the video deck or other devices when the noise page 50). appears on the edges of the screen or if a part of the image lies slightly offscreen.

  • Page 64: Input Resolution

    ADVANCED MENU INPUT RESOLUTION EDGE BLENDING Input resolution adjustment achieves the best image The built-in edge blending feature allows multiple when the screen flickers or halo is observed around projector images to be seamlessly overlapped. the contour. Set the values appropriately for the signal Press ▲▼...
  • Page 65 ADVANCED MENU To display the adjustment marker Press <ENTER> button. The [BRIGHT OUTSIDE] individual adjustment Press ▲▼ to select [MARKER]. screen will be displayed. Press ◄► to select [ON]. When [INTERLOCKED] is set to [OFF], individual adjustment of [RED], [GREEN] and A marker for adjusting the overlap position [BLUE] will be possible.

  • Page 66: Frame Delay

    ADVANCED MENU FRAME DELAY When 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i and 1 080/24sF signals are being input, this simplifies image processing so that the video frame delay is shortened. Press ▲▼ to select [FRAME DELAY]. Press ◄► to switch [FRAME DELAY]. The setting will change as follows each time ◄►...

  • Page 67: Display Language Menu

    DISPLAY LANGUAGE menu See “Navigating through the menu” Æ page 49). See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ page 50). Changing the display language This lets you switch the on-screen display language. DISPLAY LANGUAGE Menus, setting items, adjustment screens, and control button names will be displayed in the language the user chooses.

  • Page 68: Display Option Menu

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Press ▲▼ to select [RED], [GREEN] See “Navigating through the menu” and [BLUE] (if [7COLORS] was Æ page 49). selected, select [RED], [GREEN], See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ [BLUE], [CYAN], [MAGENTA], page 50). [YELLOW], and [WHITE]). Press <ENTER>...

  • Page 69: Large Screen Correction

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Press <ENTER> button. LARGE SCREEN The [ 709MODE] or [MEASURED MODE] CORRECTION screen will be displayed. Press ▲▼ to select [MEASURED When viewing images close up on a large screen, DATA]. you can correct the colors that appear lighter on the screen so that they appear the same as the colors Press <ENTER>...

  • Page 70: Waveform Monitor (Pt-Dz8700 Only)

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Press ◄► to adjust [SCREEN Adjust the waveform POSITION]. Project the brightness adjustment signal from, for In the case of the PT-DZ8700U : example, a commercially available adjustment disc When [SCREEN FORMAT] is [16 : 9] (0% [0 IRE or 7.5 IRE] - 100 % [100 IRE]) and adjust Adjustment range: - 60 to +60 the waveform.

  • Page 71: Auto Signal

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Adjust the light portion of RED. AUTO SETUP In [RED] of [WHITE BALANCE HIGH], adjust the 100 % of the white level of the image signal Use this setting when adjusting a specific or oblong to the position corresponding to 100 % on the (16:9, etc.) signal.

  • Page 72: Rgb In (Only Rgb Input)

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Adjusting the position RGB IN (Only RGB input) automatically Change this setting to change the input impedance of Select [POSITION ADJUST] in step 3). the synchronous signal input. Press ◄► to switch [POSITION Press ▲▼ to select [RGB IN]. ADJUST].

  • Page 73: Hdmi In

    DISPLAY OPTION menu Press ◄► to switch [DVI SIGNAL SDI IN (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only) LEVEL]. The setting will change as follows each time You can select signal amplitude type. ◄► is pressed. Available with YP or RGB of HD-SDI signal. Press ▲▼ to select [SDI IN]. 0-255 : PC 16-235 Press <ENTER>...

  • Page 74: Back Color

    LOGO2 NONE LOGO1 INPUT GUIDE This sets whether to display the currently LOGO2 The Panasonic logo is projected. selected input guide at the position set for [OSD NONE No startup logo is projected. POSITION]. The picture registered by the user LOGO1 will be projected.

  • Page 75: Projector Setup Menu

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Press ▲▼ to select [INSTALLATION]. See “Navigating through the menu” Æ Press ◄► to switch [INSTALLATION]. page 49). See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” The setting will change as follows each time Æ ◄► is pressed. page 50). FRONT/FLOOR FRONT/CEILING REAR/CEILING...

  • Page 76: Cooling Condition

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Note COOLING CONDITION If, in the [SINGLE], [LAMP1] or [LAMP2] mode, one lamp remains off or the currently active lamp exceeds 3 000 You can control the fan speed for projecting hours of cumulative operating time (when [HIGH] is angle.

  • Page 77: Lamp Power

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Press ◄► to adjust. Note Only when [DUAL] or [SINGLE] is selected in [LAMP Adjustment SELECT], [LAMP RELAY] is available Adjustment If [DUAL] is selected in [LAMP SELECT], only one lamp Max. quantity Operation range Brightness is turned on for four hours after the set time. of brightness The setting time will be the local time.
  • Page 78 PROJECTOR SETUP menu When [MODE] is set to [AUTO] Note When setting [MODE] of the brightness control to [AUTO] Press ▲▼ to select [LINK]. or [PC], execute brightness control with the shutter open Press ◄► to switch [LINK]. for at least 2 minutes. If the shutter is closed within about 10 minutes after The setting will change as follows each time the lamp is turned on while the brightness control is set...
  • Page 79 PROJECTOR SETUP menu When [MODE] of brightness control is When [MODE] of brightness control [OFF] is set to [AUTO] and [LINK] is set to [GROUP A - D] The state that the brightness control is OFF is displayed. The brightness control of up to 8 projectors linked with each other, including the projector operated BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS using the on-screen menu, is displayed.
  • Page 80 PROJECTOR SETUP menu Details of error When [MODE] of brightness control is set to [PC] Error message Remedial measure • Limit number of BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS projectors in same group MODE to 8. PROJECTOR2 • [Exceed maximum When linking 9 or number of projectors.] more projectors, use a computer and the [Multi...

  • Page 81: Standby Mode

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Display the internal test pattern [ALL SCHEDULE WHITE] on all projectors. This sets the command execution schedule for each Set [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL GAIN] day of the week. of all projectors to 100 %. How to enable the SCHEDULE Set [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL GAIN] of the darkest projector to 90 %.

  • Page 82: Rs-232C

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Press ▲▼ to select [TIME] or Selecting items in [EMULATE] [COMMAND] and change the setting When using the control commands for one of our according to the instructions of the projectors that you have previously purchased to menu.

  • Page 83: Status

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu When the D7700 Series is selected LAMP UNIT Displays the component number Press ▲▼ to select input signal MODEL NO. of the lamp unit. LAMP1 SERIAL Displays the serial number for [DVI-D] or [SDI]. NUMBER lamp1. [RGB1], [RGB2], [VIDEO], [S-VIDEO] and LAMP2 SERIAL Displays the serial number for [HDMI] cannot be selected.

  • Page 84: No Signal Shut-Off

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF FUNCTION BUTTON You can set the timer to switch off the power of the You can assign a certain menu function to the projector after a certain period of time automatically <FUNCTION> button as shortcut. when no signal is detected.

  • Page 85: Lens Calibration

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu Press <ENTER> button. LENS CALIBRATION The [ADJUST CLOCK] screen will be displayed. Press ▲▼ to select the item to be set, This automatically sets the limit value of the lens shift and press ◄► to set the local time. and the home position of the projector.

  • Page 86: Save All User Data

    PROJECTOR SETUP menu SAVE ALL USER DATA INITIALIZE This saves various setting values as a backup to the This returns various setting values to their factory internal memory of the projector. default settings. Press ▲▼ to select [SAVE ALL USER Press ▲▼...

  • Page 87: P In P Menu

    P IN P menu Press ▲▼ to select the desired setting See “Navigating through the menu” item, and press <ENTER> button. Æ page 49). The sub menu for the selected item appears. See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ page 50). The input terminal for the main window is displayed.

  • Page 88: Test Pattern Menu

    TEST PATTERN menu See “Navigating through the menu” Æ page 49). See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ page 50). TEST PATTERN Results of adjustment of the position, size and other factors are not reflected in test patterns. Ensure the input signal is displayed before performing various kinds of setting.

  • Page 89: Signal List Menu

    SIGNAL LIST menu Renaming a registered data See “Navigating through the menu” Æ page 49). Press ▲▼◄► to select the required See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Æ page 50). signal data. Press <ENTER> button. The [REGISTERED SIGNAL STATUS] screen will be displayed.

  • Page 90: Managing The Sub Memory List

    TEST PATTERN menu Press <DEFAULT> button. Managing the sub memory Displays the [SUB MEMORY LIST] with list change. You can return to the previous step by pressing You can restore the sub memory data when using <MENU> button. signals from the same input source. Sub memory data contains the setting information of screen and image adjustments, such as BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST or ASPECT.

  • Page 91: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu Note See “Navigating through the menu” Æ [PASSWORD] is set to [OFF] by default and when page 49). initialized. See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” Change the SECURITY PASSWORD regularly and make Æ page 50). it uneasy to guess. When you apply to the [SECURITY] menu The security password becomes valid when setting of before you change the password to your original,...

  • Page 92: Display Setting

    SECURITY menu DISPLAY SETTING MENU LOCK You can set your original text, such as company You can lock <MENU> button function and the name or URL information, to display regularly on the password will be asked to display the menu every projected image while projecting.

  • Page 93: Control Device Setup

    SECURITY menu CONTROL DEVICE SETUP Control from the remote control and main unit controls can be restricted. Press ▲▼ to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press <ENTER> button. The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen will be displayed. Press ▲▼ to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROLLER].

  • Page 94: Network Menu

    NETWORK menu Note See “Navigating through the menu” Æ Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP page 49). server is already functioning. See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” For details of IP address, subnet mask, and gateway, ask Æ...

  • Page 95: Network Connections

    NETWORK menu Network connections The projector is equipped with network functions, and web browser controls can be used to carry out the following operations from a computer. Projector settings and adjustments Projector status display Transmission of E-mail messages if there is a problem with the projector Note A LAN cable is required to use the network function.

  • Page 96: Accessing From The Web Browser

    Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input field of the Web browser. Enter your “User name” and “Password”. The factory default settings are user1 (user privileges) or admin1 (administrator privileges) for the user name and panasonic (lowercase letters) for the password. Click [OK] to display the Projector status page. Note Avoid activating two or more Web browser simultaneously to work out setting or control actions.
  • Page 97 NETWORK menu Change Password page Click [Change password]. Administrator User Administrator mode Administrator account Account Current user name input field Current password input field New user name input field New password input field New password input field (re-enter for confirmation) Button for executing password change User account Account...

  • Page 98: Basic Control Page

    NETWORK menu Basic control page To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. Page selection tabs Detailed set up button Click these to switch pages. Click this item to display the advanced settings This displays the on-screen status. It is displayed page.

  • Page 99: Detail Control Page

    NETWORK menu Detail control page Click [Projector control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. Pressing these buttons controls the projector and This button updates the on-screen description updates the on-screen description on the right of on the right of the control page with the latest the control page when control is finished.

  • Page 100: Error Information Page

    NETWORK menu Error information page When “Error (Detail)” is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the error details. Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own protection.
  • Page 101 NETWORK menu E-mail setup page With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses). Click [Detailed set up], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page. Select “Enable”...
  • Page 102 NETWORK menu Check these boxes when E-mail is to be sent periodically to the second E-mail address. E-mail will be sent at the times and on the days checked. - ENGLISH...
  • Page 103 NETWORK menu E-mail setup page (continued) Enter the E-mail address to which the E-mail is to be sent when two E-mail addresses are going to be used. Do not enter it when the second E-mail address is not going to be used. Select the conditions for sending E-mail to the second E-mail address.

  • Page 104: Ping Test Page

    NETWORK menu Authentication set up page The POP/SMTP server is set on this page when POP/SMTP authentication is required for mail transmissions. Click [Detailed set up], then [Authentication set up] to display the Authentication server setup page. Select the authentication method specified by POP/SMTP server password field your Internet service provider.
  • Page 105 NETWORK menu Contents of mail sent Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. ENGLISH -...

  • Page 106: Network Config Page

    NETWORK menu Adjust clock page Click [Detailed set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page. New date field Time zone selection New time field Button to update time zone setting Turn this [ON] to set the date and time Button to update time and date settings automatically.

  • Page 107: Monitor Lamp Indicators

    Monitor Lamp indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. Attention Lamp1 indicator (LAMP1) Lamp2 indicator (LAMP2) Temperature indicator (TEMP) Power indicator Filter indicator (FILTER) (STANDBY (R) / ON (G)) LAMP1/LAMP2 indicator Lamp...

  • Page 108: Temp Indicator

    Monitor Lamp indicators TEMP indicator Lamp Information Check point Remedial measure indication Wait about 5 minutes in the current Did you turn on the power when status. Warm-up status the ambient temperature was Install the unit in a location having lower than approx.

  • Page 109: Replacement

    Replacement Before replacing the unit Turn off the POWER switch of the projector in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Æ pages 38, 40) Æ Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering off the projector” page 40) when performing power supply operation.

  • Page 110: Lamp Unit

    Replacement Lamp unit The LAMP unit is consumable product. You can check the duration of usage time using [LAMP1/LAMP2] of Æ [STATUS] ( page 83) in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu. Replacement of the lamp unit should be carried out by a qualified technician. Contact the dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAD310:1 bulb unit, ET-LAD310W: 2 bulb units).

  • Page 111: Procedure Of Lamp Unit Replacement

    Replacement Procedure of lamp unit replacement Attention When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector. The lamp unit and the lamp unit cover must be attached correctly and securely. Failure to do so, the projector will not be turned on for the protection circuit.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference Problem Cause page The power cord may not be connected. — The <MAIN POWER> switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. — Power does not turn The circuit breakers have tripped.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Cause page The cable may be longer than the optional cable. — The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct. — Picture from a (You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the computer does not [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously.

  • Page 114: Technical Information

    The name set for [PROJECTOR NAME] in [NETWORK SETUP] is NAME ? Projector name query returned. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query “Panasonic” is returned. INF2 ? Model name query “DZ8700”, “DS8500” or “DW8300” is returned. INF0 ? Other information query Information such as version number is returned.

  • Page 115: Control Commands Via Lan

    Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy : Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz : 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2) <Command transmission method> Transmit using the following command format.
  • Page 116 Technical Information When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) <Connection method> Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector and make a request for connection to the projector. You can obtain both IP address and port number from the menu screen of the projector. Obtain from MAIN MENU ⇒...

  • Page 117: Serial Terminal

    Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection ●Single projector ●Multiple projectors Connecting terminals...

  • Page 118: Basic Format

    Technical Information Basic format Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. (2 bytes) 2 ID Semicolon characters (1 byte) Colon (1 byte) (2 bytes) Start...

  • Page 119: Cable Specifications

    Technical Information Cable specifications <When connected to a computer> Computer (DTE Projector specifications) Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: <Projector control command> Command Control contents Notes Power [ON] To see if the power is [ON], use the [Power query] command. Power [OFF] Power query 000 = Standby...

  • Page 120: Remote 2 In Terminal

    Technical Information REMOTE 2 IN terminal Using the [REMOTE 2 IN] terminal provided on the connection terminals of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received.

  • Page 121: Two Window Display Combination List

    Technical Information Two window display combination list RGB1 RGB2 HDMI Subwindow VIDEO VIDEO Moving Moving input input image system image system Main window input input input input system system RGB input RGB1 input RGB input RGB2 input VIDEO input S-VIDEO input Moving image system system...

  • Page 122: List Of Compatible Signals

    Technical Information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projector. Û Format : V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, D = DVI, H : HDMI, R : RGB, Y : YP , SDI Scanning Dot clock frequency...
  • Page 123 Technical Information Scanning Dot clock frequency Display resolution Mode frequency Format (dots) DVI-D DVI-D DVI-D (MHz) RGB2 HDMI (kHz) (Hz) EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 1 280 × 800 41.3 50.0 68.0 D/H/R 1 280 × 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 D/H/R 1 280 × 800 1 280 ×...

  • Page 124: Specifications

    Optical output 10 600 lm (ANSI) 9 600 lm (ANSI) H : 15 kHz - 100 kHz, V : 24 Hz - 120 Hz PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) system For RGB signal Dot clock frequency Less than 162 MHz...
  • Page 125 Specifications Model No. PT-DZ8700U PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300U 1 set, BNC, 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω VIDEO IN 1 set, Mini DIN 4-pin, Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p] 75 Ω, compatible with S1 signal S-VIDEO IN DVI-D IN 1 set, DVI-D 24-pin (Single link), DVI 1.0 compatible, HDCP compatible HDMI IN 1 set, HDMI 19-pin (HDCP/Deep color compatible) 1 set, BNC, Y/CB/CR/4 : 2 : 2, 10 bits...

  • Page 126: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions <Unit : mm> 462 (18 - 7/32") 26 (1 - 1/32") 468 (18 - 7/16") 530 (20 - 7/8") About brand Trademark Acknowledgement ® ® ® ® ® ® 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 and/or other...

  • Page 127: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Panasonic takes no responsibility for any losses or damage occurring as a result of using a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic, or if damage to the projector occurs as a result of an inappropriate location used for installing the ceiling mount bracket, even if the projector’s warranty period has not yet expired.

  • Page 128: Index

    Index Index About brand ........126 Important Safety Notice ....2 SAVE ALL USER DATA ....86 Accessories ........16 INITIALIZE ........86 SCHEDULE ........81 ADVANCED MENU ......63 INPUT RESOLUTION ....64 SCREEN SETTING ......69 ASPECT .........58 Input signal ........46 Screen size and throw distance..22 AUTO SETUP .........71 INSTALLATION ......75 SDI IN ..........73 AUTO SETUP function ....47...
  • Page 129 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2010 Panasonic Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 TEL: (905) 624 - 5010...

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