Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions ® 3-chip DLP -based Projector Commercial Use PT-D12000E Models No. PT-DZ12000E Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ 0264-4...
Page 2: Dear Panasonic Customer
Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic ®...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Be sure to read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE” and the “Precautions with regard to safety”. (pp. 4-9) IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Precautions with regard to safety Before Using Location and function of each part Using the remote control unit Installation Connection Installation of input module (optional) How to install and remove the projection lens (optional)
Page 4: Important Safety Notice
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany 4 – ENGLISH...
Page 5 IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSl to BS1362.
Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. •...
Page 7 Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. • If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result. Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet.
Page 8 Precautions with regard to safety (continued) CAUTION Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with smoke or steam. • Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire or electric shocks. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.
Page 9 Ask an Authorized Service Centre to clean inside the projector at least once a year. • If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. • It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives.
Page 10: Before Using
Before Using Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. Power cord Drop-prevention bracket Remote Control Batteries for Remote For U.K. For Continental Eye bolt Wire [N2QAYB000076 × 1] Control (AA) [K2CT3YY00014 × 1] [K2CM3YY00007 ×...
Page 11: Notes On Use
• Change your password regularly. • Panasonic and its affiliate companies would never directly inquire about your password. In the event that somebody does make a direct inquiry, do not let the person know your password. • Use a network for which security measures such as a firewall have been implemented.
Page 12: Location And Function Of Each Part
Location and function of each part Remote control unit Front 1 Remote control operation indicator lamp ENTER button (p. 53) Press this button to enter your menu selection or The lamp flashes when any remote control button to run function. is pressed.
Page 13 Side Bottom l AUTO SET UP button s ID ALL button (p. 49) (pp. 18, 77) Pressing this button while projecting an image When two or more main units are used in the automatically corrects the picture positioning system, this button switches to the mode to on the screen.
Page 14: Projector Main Unit
Location and function of each part (continued) Projector Main Unit Front Rear 3 4 5 6 8 9 j 1 Projection lens cover j Projection lens cover lock button (p. 36) (p. 36) 2 Projection lens (optional) This button toggles between lock and unlock of the detachable cover for the projection lens Lens for projecting images on the screen.
Page 15 Side Controls Connection terminals (p. 16) Controls 1 AC IN terminal 8 LENS button (p. 37) (p. 40) Connect the supplied line power cord into this Switches to the adjustment mode for lens focus, receptacle. zoom and shift (position). Do not connect any other cable to this socket. 9 ENTER button (p.
Page 16: Connection Terminals
Location and function of each part (continued) Connection terminals 1 REMOTE1 lN/OUT terminal 6 LAN terminal (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) (p. 18) When two or more main units are used in the (pp. 28-29, 93) system, they can be connected and controlled This terminal is used for connecting a LAN cable. 7 VIDEO IN terminal with a wired remote control cable (M3 jack).
Page 17: Using The Remote Control Unit
Using the remote control unit Loading batteries Effective range of remote control operation When loading supplied AA batteries into the battery compartment of the Remote Control, make sure that The Remote Control should normally be aimed at their polarities are correct. either the front or rear remote control receiver window Open battery compartment lid.
Page 18: Using A Wired Remote Control
Using the remote control unit (continued) Note Using a wired remote • The Remote Control may not function properly if an control object is in the light path. • The Remote Control receiver may not function When multiple main units are connected as part of properly in intense ambient light such as fluorescent the system, connect to units with a M3 stereo mini lamps.
Page 19: Installation
The optional high- or low-ceiling mount bracket flexibly fits the projector in individual site conditions. System 2 Connection to a computer via the DVI-D IN terminal or DVI-D input module (optional). System 3 Soft adjustments can be performed using geometrical distortion compensation. Panasonic ENGLISH – 19...
Page 20: Adjusting The Feet
H=SH/2 for both the PT-D12000E and PT-DZ12000E. If the ET-D75LE6 has been installed, the values will be H = 0.1 × SH to 0.9 × SH for the PT-D12000E, and H = 0 to SH for the PT-DZ12000E. 20 – ENGLISH...
Page 21 Projected range using geometric adjustment VERTICAL KEYSTONE HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE Side View Top View Screen Screen VERTICAL ARC HORIZONTAL ARC Side View Top View L2 : Projection distance L2 : Projection distance R2 : Radius of the circle R2 : Radius of the circle Screen Screen Side View...
Page 22 Installation (continued) Projection distances by the type of projection lenses (optional) Every type of optional projection lenses has a different projection distance to achieve the same screen size. Select and purchase a projection lens most suitable to the size of your location referring to the following tables and the projection distances by the type of projection lenses on the next page.
Page 23 For the screen aspect ratio of 16:9 (Units: m) Fixed-focus Lens type Zoom lens lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 ET-D75LE6 ET-D75LE5 projection lens 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 0.9-1.1 : 1 0.7 : 1...
Page 24 Installation (continued) Projection distances by the type of projection lenses (for PT-D12000E) For the screen aspect ratio of 4:3 (Units: m) Fixed-focus Lens type Zoom lens lens Model number of ET-D75LE1 ET-D75LE2 ET-D75LE3 ET-D75LE4 ET-D75LE8 ET-D75LE6 ET-D75LE5 projection lens Throw ratio 1.5-2.0 : 1...
Page 25: Calculation Formulas For Projection Distance By Lens Types
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-DZ12000E) Model number of Throw ratio Aspect ratio Projection distance (L) formula (Units: m)
Page 26: Installation Dimensions Diagram
Installation (continued) Calculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-D12000E) Model number of Throw ratio Aspect ratio Projection distance (L) formula (Units: m) projection lens Minimal distance : L = 0.0307 × Screen diagonal (inch) – 0.0760 Maximal distance: L = 0.0410 × Screen diagonal (inch) – 0.1004 ET-D75LE1 1.5-2.0 : 1...
Page 27: Connection
Connection Before starting connection • Before connection, 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 28: Example Of Connecting With Video Devices
Connection (continued) Example of connecting with VIDEO devices Control PC Control PC Control PC Video deck (TBC built-in) RS-232C IN RS-422 IN RS-422 OUT REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL SYNC/HD VIDEO S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN Red (connected to P terminal)
Page 29: Example Of Connecting With Personal Computers
Example of connecting with personal computers Control PC Control PC To 2nd projector (SERIAL IN terminal) RS-232C IN RS-422 IN RS-422 OUT REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL Control PC SYNC/HD VIDEO S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN Attention •...
Page 30: Installation Of Input Module (Optional)
Dot clock frequency 25 - 162 MHz RJ-45 input × 1 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX *1: The LAN terminal of the input module (optional) cannot be used with the PT-D12000E/PT-DZ12000E. Use the LAN terminal that is provided as standard with the projector. *2: HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) HDCP is a specification for encoding digital image signals which was developed to protect digital content.
Page 31: Procedure Of Installation
Procedure of installation Disconnect the power before installing the input module. RS-232C IN RS-422 IN RS-422 OUT MENU LENS REMOTE 1 REMOTE 2 IN SERIAL POWER ON STANDBY VIDEO ENTER S-VIDEO RGB1 SYNC/HD VIDEO S-VIDEO IN RGB 1 IN RGB 2 IN DVI-D IN AUTO SETUP...
Page 32: Connecting Signals To The Input Module
Installation of input module (optional) (continued) Connecting signals to the input module When installing the projector, it is necessary to connect signals to the input module in accordance with the connecting equipment. Refer to the following diagram to establish proper signal connection. SD-SDI input module ET-MD77SD1 Business digital...
Page 33 You can switch the input format mode from the SYSTEM SELECTOR menu. (pp. 58-59) *1: The LAN terminal of the input module (optional) cannot be used with the PT-D12000E/PT-DZ12000E. Use the LAN terminal that is provided as standard with the projector.
Page 34 Installation of input module (optional) (continued) Connecting the signal to the dual link HD/SD-SDI input module Dual link HD/SD-SDI input module (optional) ET-MD100SD4 Dual Link HD-SDI Module LINK-A LINK-B ET-MD100SD4 SERIAL IN HD-SDI or SD-SDI signal Business digital • When connecting a single link signal, connect to the LINK-A terminal. •...
Page 35 *1: The LAN terminal of the input module (optional) cannot be used with the PT-D12000E/PT-DZ12000E. Use the LAN terminal that is provided as standard with the projector.
Page 36: How To Install And Remove The Projection Lens (Optional)
How to install and remove the projection lens (optional) Adjust the lens shift position so that it is at the home Push the projection lens cover in position (p. 41) before installing or removing the until it clicks into place. projection lens.
Page 37: Projection
Projection Power indicator lamp OPEN FILTER CLEANING CLOSE Lock Button Power indicator lamp Connecting the power cord This shows the power supply status. Make sure that you fully understand the operation of the power Insert the accessory power cord securely into the indicator lamp before operating the projector.
Page 38: Powering Up The Projector
Projection (continued) 4 , 8 - l 4 , k Powering up the projector Making adjustment and selection 1 Connect the supplied power cable. (220 V-240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz) 4 Roughly adjust the focus of the 2 Press the “ | ” marked side of the lens.
Page 39: Powering Off The Projector
Powering off the projector Note • In the cooling state after the power is turned off, the 1 Press POWER STANDBY “ ”. lamp will not light up even if the power is turned on. To light up the lamp, turn on the power supply again •...
Page 40: How To Adjust The Lens
How to adjust the lens How to adjust the focus, zoom and shift If the focusing, zooming or positioning of the image projected on the screen is not successful, even though the projector is properly positioned against the screen, you can adjust the focus, the zoom, or the vertical or horizontal position of the image.
Page 41: Moving The Projection Lens Position To The Home Position
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. Model number of PT-D12000E PT-DZ12000E projection lens Standard...
Page 42 How to adjust the lens (continued) How to adjust the lens mounter for addressing unevenness of focusing About the focus balance Relation between the orientation of the lens and focus surface on the screen side If the projection lens is tilted in relation to the surface on which the images are formed, and the front (screen side) of the projection lens points downward (direction of broken arrow line) as shown in the example in the figure 1, the focus surface on the screen side is tilted so that its top is at the back of the screen and its bottom is in front of the screen.
Page 43 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 4 and table below, and follow the procedure below to perform adjustment. Adjustment procedure 1 Switch to the focus adjustment mode with the remote control, and use the ▼...
Page 44 How to adjust the lens (continued) Precautions for projector installation work When installing and using the projector with a method other than floor standing installation using the adjustable feet, insert, for example, spacers (metal) between the projector and installation surface so that there is a gap of about 10 mm to 20 mm to ensure the cabinet does not touch the installation surface.
Page 45: Registration Of Input Signal Data
Registration of input signal data Registration of new data When a new signal is supplied, press MENU on the remote control or operating section of the main unit. When its data has been registered, the “MAIN MENU” screen is displayed. Note MENU •...
Page 46: Sub Memory
Registration of input signal data (continued) Use ▲▼◄► to select the Sub memory characters and numerals one by The projector is provided with a sub memory function one, and press ENTER to set them. to register plural pieces of image adjustment data RENAME even they are determined to be the same signal by NAME...
Page 47 2 Details of registered signal Press ENTER. • A “Change registered signals” screen will appear. REGISTERED SIGNAL STATUS NAME SXGA60-A1 RENAME MEMORY NO A5 (1-2) NAME SXGA60-A1 INPUT RGB1 MEMORY NO 63.98kHz INPUT RGB1 60.02Hz 64.00kHz SYNC.STATE H(POS) 60.00Hz V(POS) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O SYNC.STATE H(POS)
Page 48: 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 that are being input and projected. AUTO SETUP Press INPUT SELECT on the INPUT remote control or the main unit. SELECT •...
Page 49: Automatic Adjustment
Automatic adjustment Turning on button (AUTO SETUP) illumination The automatic setup function can be used to Button illumination for the remote control can be automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase turned on. and picture position when analogue RGB signals Press LIGHT on the remote consisting of bitmap images such as computer control.
Page 50: Changing The Picture Aspect Ratio
Basic operations using the remote control (continued) Changing the picture aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio for projected pictures to match the input signal. Press ASPECT on the remote control. • The setting will change as follows each time ASPECT is pressed.
Page 51: On-Screen Menus
On-screen menus MAIN MENU The main menu consists of the following 11 menu items. When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a sub-menu selection screen. Icon MAIN MENU item PICTURE MENU POSITION ▲▼◄► ENTER ADVANCED MENU DISPLAY LANGUAGE DISPLAY OPTION PROJECTOR SETUP...
Page 52 On-screen menus (continued) POSITION (pp. 60-63) PROJECTOR SETUP (pp. 77-84) POSITION PROJECTOR SETUP SHIFT PROJECTOR ID ASPECT INSTALLATION DEFAULT FRONT-FLOOR ZOOM ALTITUDE MODE CLOCK PHASE DIRECTION HORIZONTAL GEOMETORY LAMP SELECT QUAD LAMP RELAY RS-232C REMOTE2 MODE DEFAULT STATUS AIR FILTER CLEANING AUTO POWER OFF DISABLE FUNC1...
Page 53: Using The Menu Screens
Press ▲▼ button to highlight the Using the menu screens desired adjustment item, then press ◄► to change or adjust Press MENU. the parameter value. • The “MAIN MENU” appears on the screen. • For some items, an individual adjustment MAIN MENU screen containing a bar scale will appear as PICTURE...
Page 54: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Switching the picture mode The user can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the environment in which this projector is used. Press ▲▼ to select “PICTURE MODE”. MENU PICTURE PICTURE MODE STANDARD ▲▼◄►...
Page 55: Adjusting Brightness
Press ◄► or ENTER. Press ◄► or ENTER. • The “CONTRAST” individual adjustment screen • The “COLOR” individual adjustment screen will will be displayed. be displayed. CONTRAST COLOR ADJUST ADJUST Press ◄► to adjust the level. Press ◄► to adjust the level. Adjustment Adjustment Operation...
Page 56: Gamma Setting
Adjusting the picture (continued) Press ◄► to switch “COLOR Note TEMPERATURE”. • All colours will not be displayed properly unless adequate adjustment is made. If the adjustment • The setting will change as follows each time ◄► is pressed. does not look suitable, you can press DEFAULT to return the setting for the selected item only to the DEFAULT USER1...
Page 57: Dynamic Iris Setting
Press ◄► to switch “SYSTEM Press ◄► to switch “NOISE DAYLIGHT VIEW”. REDUCTION”. • The setting will change as follows each time • The setting will change as follows each time ◄► is pressed. ◄► is pressed. OFF (No correction) 1 (Low) OFF (No correction) 1 (Low)
Page 58: Registering The Picture Mode Settings As Presettings
Adjusting the picture (continued) AUTO IRIS (Automatic aperture Setting the system selector adjustment) This enables the projector to automatically recognize OFF (No automatic input signals. Furthermore, if unstable signals are 1 (Low) adjustment) input, the system format can be selected manually. Press ▲▼...
Page 59: To Display Pictures Complying With The Srgb Standard
ET-MD100SD4: Follow the same procedure When single link SDI signals (steps 5-6) to restore the factory Select from AUTO YCbCr, 1 080/60i, 1 035/60i, default for “TINT”, “COLOR 720/60p, 1 080/24p, 1 080/50i, 1 080/30p, 1 080/25p, 1 080/24sF, 720/50p, 480i, and 576i. TEMPERATURE”...
Page 60: Adjusting The Position
Adjusting the position Shift adjustment This function allows the user to adjust the picture position vertically or horizontally if the position of the image projected on the screen is displaced when the projector is properly positioned against the screen. Press ▲▼ to select “SHIFT”. MENU POSITION SHIFT...
Page 61: Adjusting The Aspect Ratio
When protection laws. wide signals are input , the PT-D12000E displays • If conventional (normal) 4:3 pictures which are pictures with the aspect ratio converted to 4:3. The...
Page 62: Clock Phase Adjustment
Adjusting the position (continued) Note Adjusting the zoom ratio • When “ASPECT” is set to “THROUGH”, “ZOOM” This adjusts the size of the projected pictures. will not appear. • When other than “DEFAULT” is selected for Press ▲▼ to select “ZOOM”. “ASPECT”, the “MODE”...
Page 63 • OFF: • LINEARITY Geometry correction is not performed. • KEYSTONE: This adjusts projected images when they are distorted to a trapezoid. • CURVED: CURVED menu: This adjusts projected images when they are • LENS THROW RATIO distorted to a curved surface. Set the throw ratio of the lens you are using.
Page 64: How To Use Advanced Menu
How to use ADVANCED MENU Digital cinema reality Increase the vertical resolution when the PAL (or SECAM) 576i signal input or the NTSC 480i, 1 080/50i and 1 080/60i signal input is applied. Press ▲▼ to select “DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY”. MENU ADVANCED MENU DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY...
Page 65: Adjusting The Input Resolution
RESOLUTION”. Press ◄► to adjust blanking. BLANKING INPUT RESOLUTION • The adjustment value for the PT-D12000E can CLAMP POSITION be changed within a range of 0 to 525 vertically and 0 to 700 horizontally. Press ENTER. •...
Page 66: Edge Blending Adjustment
How to use ADVANCED MENU (continued) Press ▲▼ to specify the area to Press ENTER. be adjusted. • The “CLAMP POSITION” screen will be displayed. • To joint the top: set “UPPER” to “ON”. CLAMP POSITION • To joint the bottom : set “LOWER”...
Page 67: Frame Delay
Press ▲▼ to select an item, and Press ENTER. press ◄► to adjust the setting. • The “BRIGHT ADJUST” screen will be displayed. Projection Edge blending width (right) BRIGHT ADJUST range BRIGHT INSIDE BRIGHT adjustment BRIGHT OUTSIDE (right) Press ▲▼ to select “BRIGHT INSIDE”.
Page 68: Raster Position
The “RASTER POSITION” screen will be displayed. RASTER POSITION Press ▲▼◄► to adjust the position. PT-D12000E When 5:4 pictures are displayed (when SXGA signals are input) Pressing ► button will move the image to the right. Pressing ◄ button will move the image to the left.
Page 69: Setting The Display Language
Setting the DISPLAY LANGUAGE Changing the display language This lets you switch the on-screen display language. Press ▲▼ to select the desired language. MENU DISPLAY LANGUAGE C ENGLISH ▲▼◄► DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ENTER ESPAÑOL ITALIANO Press ENTER to establish your selection. •...
Page 70: Display Option Settings
Display Option settings Adjusting colour matching When multiple sets are used simultaneously, this projector allows the user to correct the difference of colours among the sets. Press ▲▼ to select “COLOR MATCHING”. MENU DISPLAY OPTION COLOR MATCHING ▲▼◄► LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION ENTER Press ◄►...
Page 71: Adjusting The Colour Matching Using A Colorimeter
Press ENTER. Press ENTER. • The “3COLORS:RED”, “3COLORS:GREEN” or • The “MEASURED MODE” screen will be “3COLORS:BLUE” screen will be displayed. displayed. If you selected “7COLORS”, the MEASURED MODE “7COLORS:RED”, “7COLORS:GREEN”, MEASURED DATA TARGET DATA “7COLORS:BLUE”, “7COLORS:CYAN”, AUTO TESTPATTERN “7COLORS:MAGENTA”, “7COLORS:YELLOW”, Press ▲▼...
Page 72: Large Screen Correction
In the case of the PT-DZ12000E, you can adjust the setting from -60 to +60. Large Screen Correction • In the case of the PT-D12000E, you can adjust the setting from -132 to +131. If watching images close up on a large screen, you Note...
Page 73: Dvi-D In
Press ◄► to switch “AUTO DVI-D IN SIGNAL”. Change this setting if video does not display normally • The setting will change as follows each time when the projector and an external device are ◄► is pressed. connected via DVI-D. Press ▲▼...
Page 74: Aux Sdi In
Display Option settings (continued) AUX SDI IN AUX DVI IN (Only when the ET-MD77DV is installed) Set this in accordance with the input module (sold separately). Change this setting if video does not display normally Press ▲▼ to select “AUX SDI when the ET-MD77DV and an external device are connected via DVI-D.
Page 75: Back Colour
SDI SIGNAL LEVEL OSD DESIGN Select the amplitude for the signals to be input. This sets the colour of the on-screen display This is only valid when YP and RGB input of (OSD). HD-SDI. The setting will change as follows each time the button is pressed.
Page 76 The setting will change as follows each time ◄► is pressed. LOGO3 NONE LOGO2 LOGO1 • LOGO3: The Panasonic logo and DIGITAL PROJECTOR logo are projected. • NONE: No startup logo is projected. • LOGO1: The picture registered by the user will be projected.
Page 77: Projector Setup
Projector setup Setting a projector ID The projector has an ID number setting function that helps the user to control two or more projectors either simultaneously or separately with a single remote control. The ID number is set to “ALL” by default. Hence the ID number need not be set when only one projector is used.
Page 78: Installation Setting
Projector setup (continued) Press MENU twice. Installation Setting • The on-screen indications disappear and the normal screen appears again. A projection scheme can be chosen depending on the installation of the projector. If the picture is shown Altitude Mode upside down or in reverse, change the projection scheme.
Page 79: Lamp Select
• “L1/L3/L4” : Three lamps illuminate. Lamp select (Lamp units 1, 3 and 4 take priority.) • “L2/L3/L4” : Three lamps illuminate. This lets you switch the four light source lamps to one (Lamp units 2, 3 and 4 take priority.) of four brightnesses in accordance with the operating •...
Page 80: Lamp Relay
Projector setup (continued) Press ENTER. Lamp relay • The “RS-232C” screen will be displayed. If using the projector for a continuous period of RS-232C 24 hours or more, this setting can be used to SERIAL IN RS-232C (IN) BAUDRATE 9600 automatically switch the lamps that are turned on in (IN) PARITY NONE...
Page 81: Cleaning The Air Filter
• LAMP4: Status Displays the lighting time of LAMP4. • INTAKE AIR TEMP: Displays the status of the projector. Displays the intake air temperature of the projector. Press ▲▼ to select “STATUS”. • OPTICS MODULE TEMP.: Displays the temperature inside the projector. REMOTE2 MODE DEFAULT STATUS...
Page 82: Auto Power Off
Projector setup (continued) Example: If the setting time is 7:00 and forced Press ENTER. cleaning is carried out at 9:00, then • The “AIR FILTER CLEANING” screen will be automatic cleaning will not be carried out at displayed. 7:00 on the following day. •...
Page 83: Setting Func1
Press ◄► to switch “TIME Setting FUNC1 ZONE”. The user can specify the function of the “FUNC1” Press ▲▼ to select “ADJUST button on the remote control. CLOCK”. Press ▲▼ to select “FUNC1”. AIR FILTER CLEANING Press ENTER. AUTO POWER OFF DISABLE •...
Page 84: Load All User Data
Projector setup (continued) Enter the password set for Load all user data the security password of the This loads various setting values that were saved as a security menu. backup to the internal memory of the projector. • The “INITIALIZE” screen will be displayed. Press ▲▼...
Page 85: P In P
P IN P Using the P IN P function Two videos can be projected simultaneously by placing a separate small sub screen within the main screen. Press ENTER. • The “P IN P” screen will be displayed. MENU P IN P P IN P MODE ▲▼◄►...
Page 86 P IN P (continued) • MAIN WINDOW: The input terminal for the main window is displayed. Press ▲▼ to select an item, and press ENTER to switch to the item. SIZE: The user can specify the display size of the main window between 10 % and 100 %. POSITION: The user can specify the display position of the main window on the screen.
Page 87: Displaying The Internal Test Pattern
Displaying the internal test pattern Test pattern Results of adjustment on the image, picture quality, position, size and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns. Be sure to display the input signal before performing various kinds of setting. Press ◄►...
Page 88: Setting The Security
Setting the security Displaying the security screen Password settings and text settings can be made after the security screen is displayed. If using for the first time Press ▲, ►, ▼, ◄, ▲, ►, ▼ and MENU ◄ in this order. ▲▼◄►...
Page 89: Changing The Text
LOGO2: PASSWORD CHANGE”. The picture registered by the user will be projected. SECURITY PASSWORD • LOGO3: SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE The Panasonic logo is projected. DISPLAY SETTING Press ENTER. Note • The “SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE” screen • Separate software is required in order to create the will be displayed.
Page 90: Control Device Setup
Setting the security (continued) Note Control device setup • If a setting is reflected, the on-screen menu Control from the remote control and main unit disappears. To continue operation, press the MENU controls can be restricted. button to display the main menu. •...
Page 91: How To Use Network Function
How to use network function Network standby When the projector is in a standby state, you can control the power of the projector from a computer connected via a wired LAN. Press ▲▼ to select “NETWORK STANDBY”. MENU NETWORK NETWORK STANDBY ▲▼◄►...
Page 92: Network Status
How to use network function (continued) • DHCP (DHCP client function) : • WEB CONTROL: Set the DHCP item to ON when to acquire Set this to ON when you want to perform an IP address automatically using the DHCP control with the Web browser.
Page 93: Network Connections
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 •...
Page 94: Accessing From 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. Press OK to display the Projector status page. Note •...
Page 95: Basic Control Page
Basic control page This page is the first page displayed when the projector is accessed through a web browser. To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. Page selection tabs Click these to switch pages. This displays the on-screen status. It is displayed even if the on-screen display of the projector is set to off.
Page 96: Detail Control Page
How to use network function (continued) Detail control page Click [Projector control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. Pressing these buttons controls the projector and updates the on-screen description on the right of the control page when control is finished.
Page 97: Error Information Page
Error information page When 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. OK: Normal operation FAILED: Occurrence of trouble When [FAILED] has appeared for an item Parameter...
Page 98 How to use network function (continued) 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.
Page 99 Periodic warning interval setting (E-mail is sent on the checked days of the week/times) ENGLISH – 99...
Page 100 How to use network function (continued) 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.
Page 101: Ping Test Page
Authentication set up page The POP server is set on this page when POP authentication is required for mail transmissions. Click [Detailed set up], then [Authentication set up] to display the POP server setup page. Select the authentication method specified by your Internet service provider.
Page 102: Contents Of Mail Sent
How to use network function (continued) Contents of mail sent Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : DZ12000 ----- E-mail setup data ----- TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP...
Page 103: Network Config Page
Adjust clock page Click [Detailed set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page. Time zone selection Button to update time zone setting New date field New time field Button to update time and date settings Note • If the time becomes incorrect immediately after setting the correct time, then the battery needs to be changed.
Page 104 How to use network function (continued) Firmware update page (The firmware should be updated only by an individual with the specialized knowledge required to do this.) Enter here the filename of the firmware to be updated. After entering the filename, press the [Upload] button.
Page 105: Supported Commands
ET-MD100SD4 are installed, “11 12 21 22 31 32” is returned.) NAME ? Projector name query The name set for “HOST NAME” in “NETWORK” is returned. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query “Panasonic” is returned. INF2 ? Model name query “D12000” or “DZ12000” is returned. INFO ? Other information query Information such as version number is returned.
Page 106: Using The Serial Terminals
Using the serial terminals The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its connection terminals, and this terminal is compliant with RS-232C/RS-422. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control. Examples of connection For RS-232C Single projector D-Sub 9-pin (female) RS-232C IN...
Page 107: Pin Assignments And Signal Names
For RS-422 Single projector D-Sub 9-pin (female) RS-232C IN RS-422 IN RS-422 OUT SERIAL Connection terminals on projector D-Sub 9-pin (male) Communication cable (straight) Plural projectors D-Sub 9-pin D-Sub 9-pin (male) (male) D-Sub 9-pin (female) D-Sub 9-pin (female) RS-232C IN RS-422 IN RS-232C IN RS-422 IN...
Page 108: Basic Format
Using the serial terminals (continued) 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. I 1 I 2 (2 bytes) Two ID Semicolon Colon...
Page 109: Cable Specifications
Cable specifications Connecting to a PC For RS-232C Computer (DTE Projector specifications) When multiple projectors are connected (RS-422 OUT) (RS-422 IN) Attention • To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that fits to your personal computer.
Page 110: Using The Remote 2 Terminal
Using the Remote 2 terminal Using the REMOTE 2 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 111: Indication Of Monitor Lamp
Indication of monitor lamp Five monitor lamps are provided at the top of main unit front to inform the user of the lamp replacement time and unusual internal temperature. These lamps indicate the degree of abnormality by combination of blinking and/or lighting lamps.
Page 112: Cleaning And Replacement Of Air Filter
Cleaning and replacement of air filter If the air filter is blocked with too much dust, the inside of the projector will become hot and the temperature monitor (TEMP) indicator will flash and the power will turn off. The static electric mesh filter should be replaced and the metal mesh filter and brush inside the filter unit should be cleaned after approximately 2 000 hours of use, although this is a guide only and the actual time will vary depending on the operating conditions.
Page 113 Install the movable metal mesh Movable metal mesh filter filter to the filter cleaning unit. • When reassembling, align the edge of the movable metal mesh filter with position A. • Hook the movable metal mesh filter onto the gear and the rail. •...
Page 114: Replacement Of Lamp Unit
Replacement of lamp unit WARNING • Wait until the lamp is cooled sufficiently before replacing the lamp unit. • Make sure that all four lamp units are installed. • Replacement of the lamp unit should be carried out by a qualified technician. •...
Page 115: Procedure Of Lamp Unit Replacement
Procedure of lamp unit replacement Turn the main power OFF, following the procedures described in “Powering up the projector” (p. 38) and “Powering off the projector” (p. 39), disconnect the power plug from the AC power source, and wait for one hour or more. Then check around the lamp unit that has cooled down.
Page 116: Notes When Installing The Ceiling Mount Bracket
Installation should be carried out by a qualified technician by following the procedure given below. • 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 117: Before Asking For Service
Before asking for service try to check the following points again. Symptoms Check point Page • Is the power cord securely plugged in the receptacle? • Is the MAIN POWER switch put to the “O” position? 38-39 • Is power supply live at the receptacle? •...
Page 118: Self-Diagnosis Display
Self-diagnosis display There is a self-diagnosis display located on the side of the projector (p. 15) for automatically displaying the corresponding details when an error or warning occurs. Self-diagnosis Details Remedy display Air filter is blocked • Clean the air filter unit. Intake air temperature warning Optical module temperature warning •...
Page 119 Self-diagnosis Details Remedy display Lamp 1 memory error Lamp 2 memory error • Problem with lamp. Consult your dealer. Lamp 3 memory error Lamp 4 memory error Ballast 1 communication error Ballast 2 communication error Ballast 3 communication error Ballast 4 communication error Resize IC setting error FM-R test error FM-G test error...
Page 120: Specifications
For video signal Horizontally 15.75 kHz/15.63 kHz, vertically 60 Hz/50 Hz (S-video included) Horizontally 15 kHz–100 kHz, vertically 24 Hz–120 Hz, Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning (PIAS) system For RGB signal Dot clock frequency 20 MHz–162 MHz 480p, 576p, 720/60p, 720/59.94p, Displayable resolution : VGA-WUXGA 720/50p, 1 080/60p, 1 080/59.94p,...
Page 121 Model No. PT-D12000E PT-DZ12000E 1 set of high-density, D-sub 15p (female) [For YP input] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] synchronization signal included, P : 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω [For RGB input] RGB2 input 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω For G-SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω...
Page 122: Appendix
Appendix Compatible Signals The following table specifies the types of RGB/YP /DVI-D signals compatible with the projector. RGB signals can also be input within the range of fH=15 kHz–100 kHz, fV=24 Hz–120 Hz, dot clock=20 MHz–162 MHz. DVI-D signals can also be input within the range of dot clock=25 MHz -162 MHz. Scanning Plug and play Dot clock...
Page 123 • The number of display dots of the PT-D12000E is 1 400 x 1 050, and the number of display dots of the PT-DZ12000E is 1 920 x 1 200. A signal of a different resolution than the above data is converted to the number of display dots and then displayed.
Page 124: List Of P In P
Appendix (continued) List of P IN P RGB1 RGB2 Subwindow ET-MD77DV VIDEO S-VIDEO Moving YPbPr YPbPr ET-MD77SD3/ input input Moving image input input input input system MD77SD1 ET-MD100SD4 image Main window system system system ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○...
Page 125: Dimensions
Dimensions Outside dimensions unit : mm OPEN FILTER CLEANING CLOSE AC IN MAIN POWER ENGLISH – 125...
Page 126: Index
Index Be sure to read the “IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE” and the “Precautions with regard to safety”. (pp. 4-9) Accessories Frame delay Adjusting Brightness Adjusting Colour Gamma setting Adjusting colour matching Adjusting Contrast Adjusting the aspect ratio HD/SD-SDI input module Adjusting the clamp position How to adjust the lens Adjusting the colour temperature How to install and remove the projection lens...
Page 127 Raster position Registered signals Registering the picture mode settings as presettings Remote2 mode Remote 2 terminal RGB IN RS-232C setting Save all user data Screen setting SD-SDI input module Self-diagnosis display Serial terminals Service password Setting a projector ID Setting FUNC1 Setting projector ID number to remote control Setting the date and time Setting the security password...
Page 128 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/ EC and 2006/66/EC.

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