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Model No. PT-RZ890 PT-RZ790 PT-RZ690 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No. z for Taiwan B: Black model, the standard zoom lens supplied z for India...
Contents Contents Power indicator Read this first! Switching on the projector When the initial setting screen is displayed Chapter 1 Preparation When the administrator account setting screen is displayed Precautions for use Making adjustments and selections Intended use of the product Switching off the projector Cautions when transporting Projecting...
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Contents [GEOMETRY] [DATA CLONING] [ADVANCED MENU] menu [SAVE ALL USER DATA] [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] [LOAD ALL USER DATA] [INITIALIZE] [BLANKING] [SERVICE PASSWORD] [INPUT RESOLUTION] [CLAMP POSITION] [TEST PATTERN] menu [EDGE BLENDING] [TEST PATTERN] [FRAME RESPONSE] [SIGNAL LIST] menu [RASTER POSITION] Registering new signals [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu Renaming the registered signal...
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Contents Chapter 7 Appendix Technical information Using the PJLink function Using Art-Net function Control commands via LAN / terminals terminal terminal Upgrade Kit List of compatible signals Specifications Dimensions Precautions for attaching the Ceiling Mount Bracket...
Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflexions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.
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Read this first! WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DON’T OPEN Indicated on the projector 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.
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Read this first! (for Taiwan) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. 第 1 類雷射產品 (for India) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014. (for other countries or regions) This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
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Read this first! CAUTION (North/Middle/South America/Taiwan) 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 electrician.
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PT-RZ890B / PT-RZ890W / PT-RZ890LB / PT-RZ890LW PT-RZ790B / PT-RZ790W / PT-RZ790LB / PT-RZ790LW PT-RZ690B / PT-RZ690W / PT-RZ690LB / PT-RZ690LW Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 General Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/support Projector Contact: https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/...
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L or colored RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. Importer’s name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
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Read this first! r Hazard distance (IEC 62471-5:2015) The distance from the projection lens surface, at which the level of exposure has reached the level of the applicable Exposure Limit Value, is known as the hazard distance (HD) or safety distance. Do not look into the projected light from inside the hazard distance (within RG3 range).
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Read this first! Each dimension inside the hazard distance (within RG3 range) for combination with projection lens which the hazard distance exceeds 1 m (39-3/8") is as follows. (Unit: m) Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE250 0.40 0.27 0.52 0.39 ET-DLE350 0.40 0.27 0.52...
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Read this first! WARNING: r 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, or will cause visual impairment.
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If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. f Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
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Read this first! CAUTION: r 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.
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Read this first! CAUTION: r ACCESSORIES When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control. Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire or contamination of surrounding area.
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Read this first! Brazil Only Brasil Apenas r Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e/ou baterias deverão 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.
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For details, please refer to “Web control function” ( x page 179). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL...
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*1 When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC] and ( x page 50) [OPERATING MODE] in [OPERATION SETTING] is set to [NORMAL] *2 PT-RZ990: 9 400 lm PT-RZ890: 8 500 lm PT-RZ790: 7 000 lm 4. Connect the power cord.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Intended use of the product The purpose of the projector is to project a video signal from imaging equipment or a computer on a screen or other surface as a still image or moving image. Cautions when transporting f If you purchased the projector with the standard zoom lens, remove the lens protection material before use, and store it for the future use.
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Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use r Ask a qualified technician or your dealer for the installation work such as installing to a ceiling, etc. To ensure projector performance and safety, ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing to a ceiling or in a high place.
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Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use r Cautions when setting up the projector f The projector can be used by installing its top placed on the floor. To prevent the top surface from getting scratched during use, it is recommended to attach about a 20 mm (25/32") square buffer material (such as rubber cushion) on the four corners of the top surface.
Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the product caused by an inappropriate choice of location for installing the projector, even if the warranty period of the product has not expired.
Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers. This projector does not support audio transmission because it is not equipped with audio function.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Disposal To dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. Also, dispose of the product without disassembling. Cautions on use r To get a good picture quality In order to view a beautiful image in higher contrast, prepare an appropriate environment.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed in < > show the number of accessories. Wireless/wired remote control unit <1> For India (N2QAYA000060) (K2CZ3YY00092) <1> 200 V - 240 V Lens Mount Cover <1>...
The model numbers of optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice. f The optional accessories compatible with the projector may be added or changed without prior notice. For the latest information, visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). 28 - ENGLISH...
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Bottom Power standby < v > button Number (<0> - <9>) buttons Sets the projector to the state where the projector is turned Used for entering an ID number or a password in a multiple off (standby mode) when the ...
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Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector g Be sure the batteries are inserted properly. For other instructions, read the instructions related to batteries that are described in “Read this first!”. Caution label at the back of the remote control Note f When operating the remote control by directly pointing at the remote control signal receiver of the projector, operate the remote control within a distance approximately 30 m (98'5") from the remote control signal receiver.
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Projector body Front Side Rear Light source indicator Bottom Indicates the status of light source 1. Light source indicator Indicates the status of light source 2. Temperature indicator Indicates the internal temperature status. (Not used with this projector) Adjustable feet Adjusts the projection angle.
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Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Control panel Power on < b > button
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Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Connecting terminals terminal/ terminal terminal These are terminals to connect the remote control for serial This is a terminal to input the SDI signal. control in a multiple projector environment. ...
Chapter 1 Preparation — Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing the batteries (ii) Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the batteries and close the cover (insert the m side first). (Fig. 2) f When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Setting up Usable outlet This projector supports AC 100 V to AC 240 V as the power supply. A grounded outlet supporting 15 A is required with either voltage. The shape of the usable outlet differs depending on the power supply. Following illustrations are examples. 2P/3W 15 A 250 V 2P/3W 15 A 250 V 2P/3W 15 A 250 V...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item Setting value Menu item Setting value [FRONT/REAR] [FRONT] [FRONT/REAR] [REAR] [FLOOR/CEILING] [AUTO] or [CEILING] [FLOOR/CEILING] [AUTO] or [CEILING] Portrait setting and projecting forward...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Parts for installation (optional) The projector can be installed on the ceiling by combining the optional Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET-PKD120H (for High Ceilings), ET-PKD120S (for Low Ceilings), ET-PKD130H (for High Ceilings, 6-axis Adjustment)) and the Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET-PKD130B (Projector Mount Bracket)).
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Projection lens Model No. Lens protrusion dimension (L1) (approximate value) Standard zoom lens/ 0.043 ET-DLE170 ET-DLE020 0.266 ET-DLE055 0.027 ET-DLE060 0.104 ET-DLE085 0.084 ET-DLE105 0.088 ET-DLE150 0.044 ET-DLE250 0.045 ET-DLE350 0.051 ET-DLE450 0.095 Note f For the adjustment range of the projected image position with the lens shift, refer to “Lens shift range”...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Attention f The dimension of L4 is not the distance between the back surface of the projector and the wall, but the distance between the back surface of the projector and the screen surface. Install the projector with 500 mm (19-11/16") or larger space between the back surface of the projector and the wall or any object so that the ventilation is not obstructed.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Standard status Only [CURVED Only [KEYSTONE] used [KEYSTONE] and [CURVED CORRECTION] used together CORRECTION] used Projection Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal lens Model keystone keystone keystone keystone Min. value of Min. value of Min. value of Min.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projection distance of each projection lens A ±5 % error in listed projection distances may occur. When [GEOMETRY] is used, distance is corrected to become smaller than the specified image size. r When the screen aspect ratio is 16:10 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Height position (H) Fixed-focus Lens Projection lens Model No. Standard ET-DLE055 ET-DLE035 zoom lens/ Throw ratio 0.785:1 0.380:1 ET-DLE170/ Distance from the ET-DLE085/ Projected image size projector to the ET-DLE105/ ET-DLE060 ET-DLE020 Projection...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE150 ET-DLE250 ET-DLE350 ET-DLE450 Throw ratio 1.30-1.89:1 2.27-3.62:1 3.58-5.45:1 5.36-8.58:1 Projected image size Projection distance (L) Height Width Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up r When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom Lens Standard zoom Projection lens Model No. ET-DLE020 ET-DLE060 ET-DLE085 ET-DLE105 lens/ET-DLE170 Throw ratio 2.06-2.90:1 0.337-0.361:1 0.724-0.965:1 0.943-1.18:1 1.18-1.59:1 Projected image size Projection distance (L) Height Width...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up (Unit: m) Lens type Height position (H) Fixed-focus Lens Projection lens Model No. Standard ET-DLE055 ET-DLE035 zoom lens/ Throw ratio 0.946:1 0.456:1 ET-DLE170/ Distance from the ET-DLE085/ Projected image size projector to the ET-DLE105/ ET-DLE060 ET-DLE020 Projection...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projection distance (L) formula Projection lens Model No. Throw ratio Aspect ratio Min. (LW) Max. (LT) 2.27 - 3.62:1 16:10 = 1.9665 x SD - 0.0800 = 3.1059 x SD - 0.0792 2.27 - 3.62:1 16:9 = 2.0212 x SD - 0.0800 = 3.1923 x SD - 0.0792...
Before attaching the projection lens, remove the lens cover attached to the projection lens. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from the use of projection lenses which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Be sure to use the specified projection lenses.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Removing/attaching the projection lens Attaching the projection lens Attach the projection lens using the following procedure. Guide groove Guide (ii) Projection lens Lens Mount Cover Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Remove the Lens Mount Cover, and align the projection lens guide to the guide groove of the projector and insert to the end.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting Before connecting f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f Turn off the power of all devices before connecting cables. f Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For terminal Digital VCR for commercial use SD-SDI signal, HD-SDI signal, or 3G-SDI signal Note f Setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] may be necessary depending on the connected external device. f Use a connection cable 5C-FB or higher (such as 5C-FB or 7C-FB), or Belden 1694A or higher to properly transmit the image.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example using DIGITAL LINK Twisted-pair-cable transmitters based on the communication standard HDBaseT such as the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) use twisted pair cables to transmit input images, Ethernet, and serial control signals, and the projector can input those digital signals to the ...
(https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting r Connecting example Connect all the projectors to be linked in a loop by daisy chain connection when using the contrast synchronization function/shutter synchronization function. The number of linked projectors is limited to the maximum of 64 projectors.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching on/off the projector Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the terminal of the projector to prevent it from being removed easily. Confirm that the ...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector How to remove the power cord Fig.1 Fig.2 Confirm that the switch on the side of the projector is on the side, and remove the power plug from the outlet. Raise the power cord holder fixing the power cord upward.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Note f While the power indicator lights orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. f For approximately five seconds after the projector is turned off, the indicator does not light up even if the power is turned on. Turn on the power again after the power indicator ...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector When the initial setting screen is displayed When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, and then the [INITIAL SETTING] screen and the [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT] screen are displayed.
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*2 Estimated runtime is the time until the brightness decreases to approximately half of the time of delivery when the projector is used with the [PICTURE] menu → [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] set to [3]. The value of runtime is just an estimate, and is not the warranty period. *3 Only for PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 Press as to select [LIGHT OUTPUT]. Press qw to adjust.
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(operation setting) depending on the desired brightness of the projected image and runtime. The values of the brightness and the runtime are just an estimate, and the graph indicating the relationship is just an example. Also, these do not indicate the warranty period. r PT-RZ990 [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Brightness (lm)
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Initial setting (standby mode) Set the operation mode during standby. The factory default setting is [NORMAL], which allows you to use the network function during standby. To keep power consumption low during standby, set this item to [ECO]. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Press the button to proceed to the initial setting. Initial setting (time zone) Set [TIME ZONE] in accordance with the country or region where you use the projector. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME].
STORE Please set the user name and password. if not set, could not use the Web Control function and for communication control via a LAN (including Panasonic application software). MENU SELECT SUB MENU ENTER [PASSWORD POLICY] Displays the policies about the password for the administrator account.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Press asqw to select a character, and press the button. f Up to 16 characters can be entered. f The password cannot be blank. After entering the password, press asqw to select [OK], and press the button. f The [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT] screen is displayed.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Making adjustments and selections It is recommended to perform the focus adjustment after 30 minutes have elapsed with the focus test pattern displayed. For details of the test pattern, refer to “[TEST PATTERN] menu” ( x page 157). 2) 3) 1) 6) 8) 9) 10) 1) 9)
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching off the projector Press the power standby < v > button. f The [POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed. Press qw to select [OK], and press the button. (Or press the power standby < v > button again.) f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator ...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projecting Check the external device connection ( x page 50) and the power cord connection ( x page 56) , and turn on the power ( x page 58) to start projection. Select the image to project, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjusting the focus, zoom, and lens shift Adjust the focus, zoom, and lens shift if the image projected to the screen or its position is shifted even if the projector and the screen are set up in the correct positions. f When the following projection lens is used, also refer to “Adjusting the focus balance”...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjusting the focus balance By changing the projected image size, the focus balance in the center and periphery of the image may be lost. f When the following projection lens is used, the focus balance in the center and periphery of the projected image can be adjusted on the projection lens side.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Note f The projected image size and scale shown on the periphery focus adjustment ring are an approximate guide. f Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LENS] → [LENS TYPE] to [ET-DLE035] when using the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE035).
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting When operating from the lens shift adjustment screen Press the button on the remote control while displaying the lens shift adjustment screen. f The confirmation screen is displayed. Press qw to select [OK], and press the button. f The projection lens is moved to the home position.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projection lens ET-DLE020 Model No. Origin position of the lens mounter Standard projection position Lens shift range 0.1 H 0.2 H 0.1 H Projected image width H Note f Use the projection lens in the standard projection position without adjusting the lens shift when the optional Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-DLE055) is attached.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control 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 off the image temporarily.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the automatic setup function The image position when the DVI-D/HDMI signal is input, or the resolution, clock phase, and image position when the analog RGB signal is input can be adjusted automatically. (Analog RGB signal is a signal structured with dots just like the computer signal.) It is recommended to input an image with bright white borders at the edges and high-contrast black and white characters when the automatic adjustment is being performed.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the status function Display the status of the projector. button Press the button. f The [STATUS] screen is displayed. STATUS PROJECTOR TYPE PT-RZ990 SERIAL NUMBER 123456789012 PROJECTOR RUNTIME 10000h LIGHT RUNTIME 10000h / 10000h CONTINUOUS LIGHTING TIME...
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation 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 Press the
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation 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 . f For some items, press qw to display an individual adjustment screen with a bar scale as shown below. CONTRAST ADJUST Note...
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Main menu item [SIMPLE] mode Page [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] [DISPLAY OPTION] [PROJECTOR SETUP] [TEST PATTERN] [SIGNAL LIST] [SECURITY] ― [NETWORK] Sub-menu The sub-menu of the selected main menu item is displayed, and you can set and adjust items in the sub-menu. The menu item with l in the [SIMPLE] mode column indicates that this is displayed in the menu screen (OSD) when the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu →...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment Press w . Increases the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. -31 - +31 Press q . Reduces the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. [COLOR] You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Adjusting desired white balance Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. Press qw or the button. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to select [USER1] or [USER2]. Press the button. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Note f Adjust [COLOR TEMPERATURE] correctly. All colors will not be displayed properly unless adequate adjustment is made. If the adjustment does not look suitable, you can press the button on the remote control to return the setting for the selected item only to the factory default setting.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Changing the [USER] name Press as to select [GAMMA]. Press qw or the button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to select [USER]. Press the button. f The [GAMMA] screen is displayed. Press the ...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [NOISE REDUCTION] You can reduce noises when the input image is degraded and noise is occurring in the image signal. Press as to select [NOISE REDUCTION]. Press qw or the button. f The [NOISE REDUCTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Setting item Details [BRIGHT SIGNAL LEVEL] Adjusts the light source when the brightness level of the video signal (Setting of the brightness being input gets lower than the set value. The higher the value, the [6%] - [50%] level of the signal to start the larger the range to perform the light adjustment of the light source.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press the button. Press as to select a system format. f Available system formats vary depending on the input signal. Terminal System format 480/60i, 576/50i, or 576/50p Select [RGB] or [YC signal terminal, ...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press as to select [PICTURE MODE]. Press qw to set [REC709]. Press as to select [COLOR]. Press the button on the remote control to set the factory default setting. Follow Steps 5) - 6) to set [TINT], [COLOR TEMPERATURE], [WHITE GAIN], [GAMMA], and [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] to the factory default settings.
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. Note f When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the ...
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu The projector identifies the video ID (VID) embedded in the video signals and displays the image by [AUTO] automatically switching the screen sizes between 4:3 and 16:9. This function is effective for 480/60i and 480/60p signals. [THROUGH] Displays images without changing the resolution of the input signals.
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu When [ASPECT] is set to [DEFAULT] Press as to select [ZOOM]. Press the button. f The [ZOOM] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. [INTERNAL] Enlarges the size within the aspect range set with [SCREEN FORMAT]. [FULL] Enlarges or reduces the size using the entire display area set with [SCREEN FORMAT].
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Software” . Up to three correction data can be saved. [PC-3] *1 “Geometric & Setup Management Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS to download. Note f The menu, logo, or waveform monitor display may run off the screen when [GEOMETRY] is set.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [CURVED CORRECTION] [LENS THROW RATIO] Set the throw ratio. Select the value close to the actual projection distance divided by projected image width here. [VERTICAL KEYSTONE] [HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] [VERTICAL ARC] [HORIZONTAL ARC] [VERTICAL BALANCE] [HORIZONTAL BALANCE] [MAINTAIN ASPECT RATIO] Select [ON] to correct while keeping the aspect ratio.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [CORNER CORRECTION] [FREE GRID] Finer adjustment is possible by selecting the points or lines to be corrected. For details of operation, refer to “Adjusting distortion with [FREE GRID]” ( x page 98). Adjusting to desired linearity Press as to select [GEOMETRY].
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu 10) Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [POINT] Select this item when adjusting by selecting one intersection from the intersections on the grid lines. Select this item when selecting all the intersections on one horizontal grid line, and adjusting them [HORIZONTAL LINE] simultaneously.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu f To continuously adjust the position of the other intersection, press the
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu [ADVANCED MENU] menu On the menu screen, select [ADVANCED MENU] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] The picture quality is enhanced by raising the vertical resolution higher performing the cinema processing when interlace signal for moving image is input.
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Blanking correction Item Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment The blanking zone Press w . moves to the right. Left side of the [LEFT] screen The blanking zone Press q . moves to the left. Left and right 0 - 1 918 The blanking zone Press q .
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Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Sets the edge blending function to off. [ON] Use the setting value preset in the projector for the inclination of the edge blending area. Use the user-setting value for the inclination of the edge blending area.
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu 16) Press qw to set the region (width) of the [BLACK BORDER WIDTH] adjustment. 17) Press as to select [UPPER KEYSTONE AREA], [LOWER KEYSTONE AREA], [LEFT KEYSTONE AREA], or [RIGHT KEYSTONE AREA]. 18) Press qw to adjust the tilt of the border between [NON-OVERLAPPED BLACK LEVEL] and [BLACK BORDER LEVEL].
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu [FIXED] Sets image frame delay to be constant regardless of the image position or magnification. *1 [FAST] cannot be set when input signal is not interlaced signal. *2 Only when moving image signal or still image signal with the vertical scanning frequency of 50 Hz or 60 Hz is input Note f When [FAST] is set, the picture quality deteriorates.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and display the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. Changing the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DISPLAY OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [COLOR MATCHING] Correct the color difference between projectors when using multiple projectors simultaneously.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the button. f The [MEASURED MODE] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MEASURED DATA]. Press the button. f The [MEASURED DATA] screen is displayed. Measure the current luminance (Y) and the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) using the colorimeter. Press as to select a color, and press qw to adjust the setting.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [SCREEN FORMAT] Range when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected [16:10] Cannot be adjusted. [4:3] Adjusts the horizontal position between -160 and 160. [16:9] Adjusts the vertical position between -60 and 60. Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION]. f [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected or adjusted when [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10].
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Adjusting position automatically Press as to select [AUTO SETUP]. Press the button. f The [AUTO SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [POSITION ADJUST]. Press qw to switch the item. [ON] Adjust the screen position and size when automatic setup is executed. [OFF] Does not perform automatic adjustment.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Switches to the secondary input (primary input) automatically when the input signal for primary input [ENABLE] (secondary input) is disrupted. [DISABLE] Disables the automatic input switching function.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the button. f The [BACKUP INPUT MODE] screen is displayed. Press as to select the combination of the DVI-D input and HDMI input and press the button. Press the button. f The [BACKUP INPUT SETTING] screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [RGB2 EDID MODE] Press as to select [RGB IN]. Press the button. f The [RGB IN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [RGB2 EDID MODE]. Press the button. f The [RGB2 EDID MODE] screen is displayed. Press qw to switch [EDID MODE].
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Select this item when the signal output from the DVI-D terminal of the external device (such as a [0-255:PC] computer) is input to the terminal. Select this item when the signal output from the HDMI terminal of the external device (such as a Blu- [16-235] ray disc player) is input to the ...
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f Select [60Hz], [50Hz], or [48Hz] when [1920x1080i] is selected for [RESOLUTION]. f Select [60Hz] or [50Hz] when anything other than following is selected for [RESOLUTION]. g [1920x1080p], [1920x1080i] 10) Press the button. f The confirmation screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu lower is input. f For details of the signal described in EDID of [4K/60p], [4K/30p], or [2K], refer to “List of plug and play compatible signals” ( x page 227). Setting [EDID MODE] in [HDMI IN] Press as to select [HDMI IN].
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [AUTO] Automatically sets the signal level. Select this item when the signal output from the HDMI terminal of an external device (Blu-ray disc [64-940] player, etc.) is input to the terminal via a twisted-pair-cable transmitter. Select this item when the signal output from the DVI-D terminal or HDMI terminal of an external [0-1023] device (such as a computer) is input to the ...
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the button. f The [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY] screen is displayed. Press qw to switch [VERTICAL SCAN FREQUENCY]. f Select [60Hz], [50Hz], [30Hz], [25Hz], or [24Hz] when [1920x1080p] is selected for [RESOLUTION]. f Select [60Hz], [50Hz], or [48Hz] when [1920x1080i] is selected for [RESOLUTION]. f Select [60Hz] or [50Hz] when anything other than following is selected for [RESOLUTION].
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [SYSTEM SELECTOR]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Automatically selects [RGB], [YP 4:4:4], or [YP 4:2:2]. [AUTO] [RGB], [YP 4:4:4], or [YP 4:2:2] is automatically selected by reading the payload ID attached to the input signal.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Sets to the center of the screen. Sets to the bottom center of the screen. Sets to the upper right of the screen. Sets to the center right of the screen. Sets to the bottom right of the screen. Sets to the upper left of the screen.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f Even if [ON] is set, the cursor position is not maintained when the power is turned off. Setting [INPUT GUIDE] Set whether to display the input guide in the position set in [OSD POSITION]. Input guide is a screen to display information such as the currently selected input terminal name, signal name, memory number, and [BACKUP INPUT STATUS].
The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [NO SIGNAL SETTING] → [BACK COLOR] f To create and register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). [STARTUP LOGO] Set the logo display when the power is turned on.
Corrects the brightness and color unevenness of the entire screen using a computer and “Geometric [ON] & Setup Management Software” *1 “Geometric & Setup Management Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). It is necessary to register and login to PASS to download. Note f The adjustment value for [UNIFORMITY] will not return to factory default even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f Press the button on the remote control or the control panel during fade-in or fade-out to cancel the fade operation. Setting [STARTUP] Automatically enable/disable the shutter function (shutter: closed/open) when the power is turned on. Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING].
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [SHUTTER SYNC]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Select this item when the shutter synchronization function is not used. [ON] Select this item when the shutter synchronization function is used.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Adjusting the waveform Project the luminance adjustment signal of a commercial test disk (0 % (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE) – 100 % (100 IRE)) and adjust. Image displayable area Image position Select “Select line (luminance)” on the waveform monitor. Adjust black level.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub- menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [PROJECTOR ID] The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when multiple projectors are used side by side to enable simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote control.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Select this item when installing the projector using the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional). [CEILING] Projected image is inverted upside down. Note f Refer to “Angle sensor” ( x page 37) for details on the range of the installation attitude that can be detected by the built-in angle sensor. [LENS] Perform the setting and operation regarding the projection lens.
*2 Estimated runtime is the time until the brightness decreases to approximately half of the time of delivery when the projector is used with the [PICTURE] menu → [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] set to [3]. The value of runtime is just an estimate, and is not the warranty period. *3 Only for PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 ENGLISH - 129...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select [APPLY]. Press the button. f The confirmation screen is displayed. Press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f The [OPERATING MODE] setting does not return to factory default setting even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed.
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The values of the brightness and the runtime are just an estimate, and the graph indicating the relationship is just an example. Also, these do not indicate the warranty period. r PT-RZ990 f When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF]...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 9 400 100.0 90.0 80.0 70.0 60.0 5 000 50.0 40.0 3 100 30.0 20.0 Hours 20 000 24 000 28 000 32 000 36 000 40 000 Start of use Estimated runtime Image of brightness change over time Estimated runtime (hours) r PT-RZ890 f When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF]...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Brightness (lm) Estimated runtime (hours) 35.7 2 500 34 000 21.4 1 500 37 000 *1 Estimated runtime is the time until the brightness decreases to approximately half of the time of delivery when the projector is used with the [PICTURE] menu →...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Brightness (lm) Estimated runtime (hours) 53.3 3 200 20 000 48.3 2 900 24 000 45.0 2 700 27 000 41.7 2 500 31 000 38.3...
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Synchronizes nine or more projectors using a computer and the dedicated software “Multi Monitoring [PC] & Control Software” *1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). f Proceed to Step 9) when [PC] is selected. Press as to select [LINK].
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 15) Press as to select [APPLY]. 16) Press the button. f If the button is pressed with [CONSTANT MODE] set to anything other than [OFF], the brightness and white balance of light source at the time when the button is pressed is recorded as the standard brightness and white balance.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS LINK PROJECTOR RETURN MENU When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO], and [LINK] is set to [GROUP A] through [GROUP D] The screen shows the status of the brightness control of synchronized projectors (up to eight units), including the projector being controlled through the on-screen menu.
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There is a problem with the brightness sensor. If problems persist even after switching on the [Brightness Sensor Error] power, consult your dealer. *1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Note f If the synchronized projectors are not displayed in the list, check the following:...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [STANDBY MODE] Set the power consumption during standby. Press as to select [STANDBY MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL] Select this item when using the network function during standby. [ECO] Select this item to reduce power consumption during standby.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Using the SDI input and HDMI input or DVI-D input Press as to select [NO SIGNAL SETTING]. Press the button. f The [NO SIGNAL SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [BACKUP INPUT SETTING]. Press the ...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu signal is disrupted and automatically switches to the backup input. In this case, it is not possible to switch to the backup input signal until the original input signal is restored. If the input has switched to the backup input automatically, it is possible to switch to the backup input signal when the original signal has been restored.
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The items will switch each time you press the button. [BLUE] Displays the entire projection area in blue. [BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. 142 - ENGLISH...
The no signal lights-out function is disabled in following cases. g When [BACK COLOR] is set to [DEFAULT LOGO] or [USER LOGO], and the Panasonic logo or the image registered by the user is displayed in the projected image...
Sets the input to DIGITAL LINK. [SDI] Sets the input to SDI. Sets the input to DIGITAL LINK, and switches the input of the Panasonic twisted-pair-cable transmitter [INPUT1] - [INPUT10] to the specified input. *1 When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the projector, its input name is automatically reflected from [INPUT1] to [INPUT10].
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Setting the date and time automatically Press as to select [DATE AND TIME]. Press the button. f The [DATE AND TIME] screen is displayed. Press as to select [ADJUST CLOCK]. Press the button. f The [ADJUST CLOCK] screen is displayed.
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[INPUT] [DIGITAL LINK] Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK. [SDI] Switches the input to SDI. Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK, and switches the input of the [INPUT1] - [INPUT10] Panasonic twisted-pair-cable transmitter to the specified input. 146 - ENGLISH...
*2 If you change the settings while using the projector, the duration until the luminance decreases by half may shorten or the luminance may decrease. *3 Only for PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 11) Press the button. f The command is fixed and n is displayed at the left of the selected command.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the button. f The [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Select this item when the contrast synchronization function and the shutter synchronization function [OFF] are not used.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu if all the projectors including the projectors targeted for synchronization are correctly connected, and if [MODE] is correctly set. All the projectors are correctly connected, and correctly set. They are in the condition that the contrast [LINKED] synchronization function or the shutter synchronization function can be used.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [NONE] [EVEN] Select the parity condition. [ODD] Setting the communication condition of the terminal Press as to select [RS-232C]. Press the button. f The [RS-232C] screen is displayed. Press as to select [(OUT) BAUDRATE]. Press qw to switch the item.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [REMOTE2 MODE] Set the terminal. Press as to select [REMOTE2 MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Uses pin assignment of the terminal in standard setting. ( x page 223) [USER] Changes the setting of the ...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [MAIN/SUB VERSION] Displays the main and sub versions of the firmware of the projector. [INTAKE AIR TEMP.] Displays the status of the intake air temperature of the projector. [OPTICS MODULE TEMP.] Displays the status of the internal temperature of the projector. [EXHAUST AIR TEMP.] Displays the status of the exhaust air temperature of the projector.
*1 The temperature status is indicated with text color (green/yellow/red) and bar scale. Use the projector within the range that the indication is green. *2 Only for PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 *3 [CONSOLIDATED RUNTIME] can be obtained with the following calculation formula. Values obtained by the calculation formula contain a slight error.
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Note f The data cloning function will not operate when the models of the projectors are different. For example, data of PT-RZ990 can be copied to other PT-RZ990 projectors, but it cannot be copied to PT-RZ890. Data cloning is limited to the same model.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Enter a security password and press the button. f The [DATA CLONING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [WRITE PROTECT]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Permits operations of the data cloning function from another projector.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select an item to initialize. Returns all setting values including [REGISTERED SIGNAL], [NETWORK/E-MAIL], and [LOGO [ALL USER DATA] IMAGE] to the factory default settings. The projector enters the standby mode to reflect the setting values. Deletes all the setting values saved for each input signal.
Chapter 4 Settings — [TEST PATTERN] menu [TEST PATTERN] menu On the menu screen, select [TEST PATTERN] from the main menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [TEST PATTERN] Display the test pattern built-in to the projector. Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns.
Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu [SIGNAL LIST] menu On the menu screen, select [SIGNAL LIST] from the main menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. r Registered signal details Memory number: A1 (1-2) Sub memory number...
Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu Note f A registered signal can also be deleted from [REGISTERED SIGNAL DELETE] on the [REGISTERED SIGNAL SETUP] screen. Protecting the registered signal Press asqw to select the signal to protect. Press the button. f The [REGISTERED SIGNAL STATUS] screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu f When a registration signal is deleted, the settings are also deleted. f In an environment where multiple types of signals are input to the same terminal, signals are sometimes not determined correctly when the setting is set to [WIDE].
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the ...
Displays the image registered by the user. Note f To create and register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). [TEXT CHANGE] Edit the text to be displayed when [TEXT] is selected in [DISPLAY SETTING].
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Press the button. Press as to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROL]. Press qw to switch [USER]. Press as to select the button item to set. f When [INPUT SELECT BUTTON] is selected, press the button, and then press as to select the button to set.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Press asqw to select [OK], and press the button. f To cancel, select [CANCEL]. Attention f The initial password is “AAAA” as the factory default setting or after the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed.
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 79) for the operation of the menu screen. [ETHERNET TYPE] Set the path for transmitting the Ethernet signal.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Possible communication modes l : Communication possible ―: Communication not possible Communication possible Setting Video transfer Video transfer Ethernet RS-232C (100 m (328'1")) (150 m (492'2")) For DIGITAL LINK ― [AUTO] For long reach ― For Ethernet ―...
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Note f [DIGITAL LINK MENU] cannot be selected when the [NETWORK] menu → [DIGITAL LINK] → [EXTRON XTP] is set to [ON]. f The operation guidance for the “RETURN” button is in the menu screen of the Digital Interface Box and the DIGITAL LINK Switcher. The projector does not have the “RETURN”...
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Press the button. f The [PROJECTOR NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. Press asqw to select the text, and press the button to enter the text. f Up to 12 characters can be entered. After entering the projector name, press asqw to select [OK], and press the ...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Press as to select [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT]. Press the button. f The [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT] screen is displayed. Press as to select [USER NAME], and press the button. f The [USER NAME] screen is displayed. f The factory default setting of user name is "dispadmin".
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Press asqw to select a character, and press the button. f Enter the current password. After entering the password, press asqw to select [OK], and press the button. f The [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT] screen is displayed. Press as to select [USER NAME] under [NEW], and press the ...
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [COMMAND PORT] Set the port number used for command control. [Crestron Connected(TM)] Set to [ON] to control with Crestron Connected of Crestron Electronics, Inc. Set to [ON] to control with the controller of AMX Corporation. Setting this function to [ON] enables detection through “AMX Device Discovery”.
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu 13) Press as to select [STORE], and press the button. f The confirmation screen is displayed. 14) Press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f The PJLink password can also be changed on the [Set up password] page ( x page 192) of the web control screen. [PJLink CONTROL] Set to enable or disable the PJLink protocol control function.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables the Art-Net function. [ON(2.X.X.X)] Enables the Art-Net function and sets the IP address to 2.X.X.X. [ON(10.X.X.X)] Enables the Art-Net function and sets the IP address to 10.X.X.X.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [POWER] Controls the power status. [SHUTTER] Controls the shutter. [FADE-IN] Sets the fade-in time. [FADE-OUT] Sets the fade-out time. [GEOMETRY] Performs geometric adjustment. Performs geometric adjustment using a computer. [CUSTOM MASKING] To use PC-1, PC-2, and PC-3, the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET-UK20) is required. [FREEZE] Freezes the projected image.
The application software “Smart Projector Control” can be used, which enables to set and adjust the projector connected via LAN using a smartphone or tablet. For details, visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). f Multi Monitoring & Control Software “Multi Monitoring & Control Software”, a software application to monitor and control multiple display devices (projector or flat panel display) connected to intranet, can be used.
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(https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Network connection Press as to select [WIRED LAN], and press the button. f The [WIRED LAN] screen is displayed. Perform the [WIRED LAN] setting. f Refer to [WIRED LAN] ( x page 167) for details. Note f To connect to an existing network, perform after consulting your network administrator.
Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Web control function Following operation is possible from a computer using the web control function. f Setting and adjustment of the projector f Display of the projector status f Sending E-mail messages when there is a problem with the projector The projector supports “Crestron Connected”, and the following application software of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function In [Password(Retype)], re-enter the password entered in Step 4). Click [Change]. f Setting of the administrator account is completed. Enter the user name and password on the displayed login screen. f Enter the user name and password of the administrator account, or the user name and password of a standard user account without administrator rights.
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*1 Even if you have not set an administrator account, you can download the license from the [Set up password] page that appears when you access the projector. Descriptions of items License PT-RZ990 Page tab [Set up password] Switches pages by clicking this item.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Projector status] page Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Display the status of the projector for the following items. License PT-RZ990 123456789012 [PROJECTOR TYPE] 12 [INPUT] Displays the type of the projector. Displays the status of the selected input.
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The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. License License PT-RZ990 Display of error information Error code Displays the alphanumeric symbols and content of errors/ warnings that occur.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Mail error log] page Click [Status] → [Mail error log]. E-mail error log is displayed if periodic E-mail sending has failed. License Note f [Access error log] and [Mail error log] display the recent few thousand accesses/requests. All information may not be displayed when many accesses/requests are made at once.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Detail control] page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control]. License Control of the projector [PROJECTION METHOD] The projector is controlled by clicking the buttons in the same Switches the setting of the projection method. way as the buttons on the remote control.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Lens position setting page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control] → [LENS] → [SET POSITION]. License [Get] [Back] Acquires the current lens position and displays the acquired Returns to the [LENS] page. values in the lens position information field. [Apply] Lens position information field Moves to the lens position displayed in the lens position...
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Adjust clock] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Adjust clock]. License [Time Zone] [Date] Select the time zone. Enter the date to be changed. [Set time zone] [Time] Updates the time zone setting. Enter the time to be changed. [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] [Set date and time] Set to [ON] when setting the date and time automatically.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [E-mail set up] page E-mail can be sent to preset E-mail addresses (up to two addresses) periodically or when an error or problem has occurred. Click [Detailed set up] → [E-mail set up]. License [ENABLE] notifies the sender of the E-mail.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Authentication set up] page Set the authentication items when POP authentication or SMTP authentication is necessary to send an E-mail. Click [Detailed set up] → [Authentication set up]. License [Auth] [Password] Select the authentication method specified by your Internet Enter the password for the POP server or the SMTP server.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Contents of E-mail sent Example of the E-mail sent when E-mail is set The following E-mail is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-RZ990 Serial No...
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function Example of the E-mail sent for an error The following E-mail is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-RZ990 Serial No : 123456789012 ----- ERROR INFORMATION ----- U21 Intake air temp.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Set up password] page (For administrator account) Click [Set up password]. License [Administrator] [PJLink] Used to change the setting of the administrator account. Used to change the setting of the PJLink account. [User] [Next] Used to change the setting of the standard user account.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [User] The user name and password of the standard user account can be set. License [Account] [Change] Displays the account to change. Determines the change of password. [New] [User name]: Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password]: Enter the desired new password.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Crestron Connected(TM)] page The projector can be monitored/controlled with Crestron Connected. It is necessary to access with the administrator account to start the operation screen of Crestron Connected from the web control screen. (The [Crestron Connected(TM)] button is not displayed in the web control screen with the standard user account.) The operation page of Crestron Connected is displayed by clicking [Crestron Connected(TM)].
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Tools] page Click [Tools] in the operation page. [Control System] Network status Set the information required for communicating with the Displays the settings of wired LAN. controller to be connected with the projector. [DHCP] Displays the current setting.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Web control function [Help] page Click [Help] in the operation page. The [Help Desk] window is displayed. [Help Desk] A message can be sent/received with the administrator using the Crestron Connected. License downloading page [Download] Click it to download the Open Source Software license used in the projector.
The firmware of the projector can be updated via LAN. Check the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/) for availability of the firmware that can be updated. Customer can update the firmware if a newer version than the current firmware version is published.
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When other software has started up or operating g When the computer has gone into sleep/pause status Acquiring the firmware Download the firmware update tool for this projector (compressed file in zip format) from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/). f File name (example): FirmUpdateTool_RZ990_101.zip (Update tool for the PT-RZ990 with main version 1.01)
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Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware Updating the firmware Extract the compressed file downloaded from the website. f The firmware update tool (executable file in exe format) is generated. File name (example): FirmUpdateTool_RZ990_101.exe Double-click the executable file generated by extracting. f The update tool is started up, and the confirmation screen is displayed.
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Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware Click [Next]. f The connection setting screen is displayed. 1.01 Enter the setting details of the projector. f Enter the details set in the projector to be updated. Item Details [IP Address] The [NETWORK] menu → [NETWORK STATUS] → [IP ADDRESS] [Command Port] The [NETWORK] menu →...
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Chapter 5 Operations — Updating the firmware 11) Confirm the completion of the update. f Once the update is completed, the completion confirmation screen is displayed. f To continue to update the firmware of another projector, click [Yes]. The connection setting screen in Step 7) is displayed.
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Light source/temperature indicators Light source/temperature indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem occurs inside the projector, the light source indicators / or temperature indicator will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and take following measures. Attention f When switching off the projector to deal with problems, make sure to follow the procedure in “Switching off the projector”...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance — Light source/temperature indicators Temperature indicator Blinking red Blinking red Indicator status Lighting red (2 times) (3 times) Internal temperature is high Internal temperature is high Status Warm-up status The cooling fan has stopped. (warning). (standby status). f Did you turn on the power f Is the intake/exhaust vent blocked? Cause...
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Maintenance Maintenance Before maintaining the projector f Make sure to turn off the power before performing the maintenance of the projector. ( x pages 56, 68) f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” ( x page 68).
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Review the following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problems Points to be checked Page f Is the power plug firmly inserted into the outlet? ― f Is the switch set to ? f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? ―...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Problems Points to be checked Page f Is [EDID SELECT] in [DVI-D IN] set to [EDID3] or [EDID2:PC]? Image output from DVI-D f It may improve by updating the graphic accelerator driver of the computer to the ―...
Chapter 6 Maintenance — [SELF TEST] indications [SELF TEST] indications [SELF TEST] can be checked in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] → [SELF TEST]. The following list shows the alphanumeric symbol that is displayed when an error or a warning has occurred and its details.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance — [SELF TEST] indications Error/warning display Details Action number Radiator fan 2 error Radiator fan 1 error Phosphor wheel 1 error Phosphor wheel 2 error Liquid cooling pump 1 error Liquid cooling pump 2 error Light source 1 unit error Light source 2 unit error *1 Not available for PT-RZ690 Note...
Projector name query xxxxx NAME]. Manufacturer name INF1 ? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 / INF2 ? Model name query Returns model name. PT-RZ790 / PT-RZ690 Other information INF0 ? xxxxx Returns information such as version number.
“ENABLE/DISABLE” of channel 11 to “Disable” and then back to “Enable”. f To create and register the USER LOGO image, use “Logo Transfer Software”. The software can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Control commands via LAN The projector can be controlled via the ...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Check the response from the projector. Termination Data section Blank Mode Blank Random number section symbol Command “NTCONTROL” ‘ ’ ‘1’ ‘ ’ “zzzzzzzz” (CR) example (ASCII string) 0x20 0x31 0x20 (ASCII code hex number) 0x0d Data length 9 bytes...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Communication flow between server and client To send/receive a command via LAN, refer to the communication flow indicated below. Server: Projector Client: Control device such as a computer Server Connection request Sending of key Sending of command 1 Session 1 Responding to command 1 Disconnection...
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information / terminals The / terminals of the projector conform with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. A combined screen with a balanced contrast can be displayed by linking multiple projectors using the ...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (female) Pin No. Signal name Details Outside view ― Transmitted data Received data MULTI PROJECTOR For contrast synchronization function/for SYNC shutter synchronization function Earth ― Connected internally ― D-Sub 9-pin (male) Pin No.
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Basic format (has subcommands) Same as the basic format Sub command (5 bytes) Parameter (6 bytes) Symbol “+” or “–” (1 byte) and setting or adjustment value (5 bytes) Operation (1 byte) “=” (Set the value specified using parameter) *1 When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, an operation (E) and parameter are not necessary.
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Cable specification When connected to a computer When multiple projectors are connected NC NC NC NC Projector Computer Projector 1 Projector 2 ( terminal) SYNC OUT> terminal) SYNC IN>...
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information terminal It is possible to control the projector remotely (by contact control) from a control board located away from the projector where remote control signals cannot reach. Use the terminal on the connecting terminals of the projector to connect to the control board. Remote control Contact control Remote control/contact control...
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information terminal Outside view Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name ― (10) (11) (15) (11) ― (12) DDC data (10) (13) SYNC/HD (14) (15) DDC clock Upgrade Kit If the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET-UK20) is applied, the following functions are extended. Function Standard status When the Upgrade Kit is applied...
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the video signals compatible with the projector. For details of SDI signal, refer to “List of SDI compatible signals” ( x page 230). This projector supports the signal with l in the compatible signal column. f The content of the compatible signal column is as follows.
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Compatible signal Signal name Resolution Dot clock freq. Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) (MHz) DVI-D HDMI (kHz) (Hz) 800 x 600/75 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 800 x 600/85 800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Compatible signal Signal name Resolution Dot clock freq. Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) (MHz) DVI-D HDMI (kHz) (Hz) 1680 x 1050/50 1 680 x 1 050 54.1 50.0 119.5 1680 x 1050/60 1 680 x 1 050 65.3 60.0 146.3...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning Plug and play compatible signal freq. Signal name Resolution clock (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) freq. DVI-D HDMI DIGITAL LINK Horizontal Vertical RGB2 (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 4K/60p 4K/30p 4K/60p 4K/30p 3840 x 2160/24p 3 840 x 2 160 54.0 24.0...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning Plug and play compatible signal freq. Signal name Resolution clock (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) freq. DVI-D HDMI DIGITAL LINK Horizontal Vertical RGB2 (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 4K/60p 4K/30p 4K/60p 4K/30p 1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information List of SDI compatible signals The following table specifies the SDI signals that the projector can project. Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color space Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 480/60i...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Dot clock Signal name Resolution freq. Format Color space Sampling Horizontal Vertical (SIGNAL FORMAT) (Dots) (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) 2 048 x 1 080 33.8 30.0 74.3 3G-SDI Level-A 4:4:4 10bit 2 048 x 1 080 33.8 30.0 74.3...
Width 498 mm (19-19/32") Height 200 mm (7-7/8") (with legs at shortest position) Dimensions PT-RZ990 / PT-RZ890 / PT-RZ790 / PT-RZ690 581 mm (22-7/8") (including standard zoom lens) Depth PT-RZ990L / PT-RZ890L 538 mm (21-3/16") (excluding the Lens Mount Cover...
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Specifications USA and Canada: Class 3R (IEC 60825-1:2007) Laser Class Other countries or regions: Class 1 (IEC/EN 60825-1:2014) Laser Standard zoom lens, ET-DLE020, ET-DLE035, Classification ET-DLE055, ET-DLE060, ET-DLE085, Risk Group 2 (IEC 62471-5:2015) Risk Group ET-DLE105, ET-DLE150, ET-DLE170 ET-DLE250, ET-DLE350, ET-DLE450 Risk Group 3 (IEC 62471-5:2015) Operating...
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RGB input f Resolution: 640 x 400 to 1 920 x 1 200 f Dot clock frequency: 162 MHz or less f PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) system input f Resolution: 480i/576i to 1 920 x 1 080 f Dot clock frequency: 148.5 MHz or less f The HD/SYNC and VD terminals do not support 3 value SYNC.
Chapter 7 Appendix — Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 249 (9-13/16") 221 (8-11/16") 457 (18") 442 (17-13/32") 498 (19-19/32") * The above dimensions are obtained when the standard zoom lens is attached. * Actual dimensions may differ depending on the product. ENGLISH - 235...
Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of the Ceiling Mount Bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installing the Ceiling Mount Bracket, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.
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Chapter 7 Appendix — Precautions for attaching the Ceiling Mount Bracket r Dimensions for the screw holes to fix the projector (projector bottom view) Unit: mm (inch) 64(2-17/32") 274(10-25/32") 280(11-1/32") 414(16-5/16") ENGLISH - 237...