Page 1: Operating Instructions
PT-DZ16KD The projection lens is sold separately. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual provides operating instructions for the PT-DZ16KU / PT-DZ16KE / PT-DZ16KD. z PT-DZ16KU: for North/Middle/South America and Taiwan z PT-DZ16KD: for India z PT-DZ16KE: for other countries or regions ■...
Page 2: Read This First
Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. 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.
Page 3 This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –...
Page 4 FCC NOTICE (USA) Verification Model Number: PT-DZ16KU Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 General Contact: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Projector Contact: http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 5 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 Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
Page 6 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. f If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
Page 7 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.
Page 8 Read this first! WARNING: r ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. f Do not use unspecified batteries. f Do not use chargeable batteries.
Page 9 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.
Page 10: Remote Control Battery
Read this first! CAUTION: r MAINTENANCE Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet. Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions. f After you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them. Do not touch the fan with your fingers or any other parts of your body when replacing the lamp unit.
Page 11 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.
Page 12 CD-ROM. For customers who contacted the following contact center, Panasonic provides complete and machine-readable source code based on GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or software licensed under other terms imposing source code disclosure obligations in actual expenses, together with information about each copyright owner, for a period of at least 3 years from the purchase of this product.
Page 13: Features Of The Projector
Features of the Projector Quick Steps For details, refer to the corresponding pages. 1. Set up the projector. High luminance and high color (x page 35) reproduction ▶ 16 000 lm ultra-high luminance is 2. Attach the projection lens achieved with a small size by means of (optional).
Page 14: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!” from page 2. Read this first! Chapter 3 Basic Operations Switching on/off the projector Chapter 1 Preparation Connecting the power cord Power indicator Precautions for use Switching on the projector Cautions when transporting Making adjustments and selections Cautions when installing Switching off the projector...
Page 15 Contents [POSITION] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [SHIFT] [PROJECTOR ID] [ASPECT] [PROJECTION METHOD] [ZOOM] [COOLING CONDITION] [CLOCK PHASE] [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [GEOMETRY] [LAMP SELECT] [LAMP RELAY] [ADVANCED MENU] menu [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] [STANDBY MODE] [BLANKING] [SCHEDULE] [INPUT RESOLUTION] [STARTUP INPUT SELECT] [CLAMP POSITION] [RS-232C] [EDGE BLENDING]...
Page 16 Contents Chapter 5 Maintenance Lamp/temperature/filter indicators When an indicator lights up Maintenance/replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement Maintenance Replacing the unit Troubleshooting Self-diagnosis display Chapter 6 Appendix Technical information PJLink protocol Using Art-Net function Control commands via LAN <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminal <REMOTE 2 IN>...
Page 17: Chapter 1 Preparation
Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 17...
Page 18: Precautions For Use
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f Before using the projector, remove the dust sponge from the mounting portion of the projection lens and store it for the future use. When transporting the projector, remove the projection lens before attaching the dust sponge. Otherwise dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
Page 19 Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use rDo not install and use the projector in portrait setting. rCautions when setting up the projector f When installing the projector at the section other than the floor by using the adjustable feet, use six screw holes for ceiling mount for fixing the projector (as shown in the figure).
Page 20: Security
Make your password difficult to guess as much as possible. f Change your password periodically. f Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge your password in case you receive such inquiries.
Page 21 Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use rDo not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the projection lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen.
Page 22: Accessories
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> Power code for PT-DZ16KD <1> (N2QAYB000769) (K2CZ3YY00058) CD-ROM <1>...
Page 23: Optional Accessories
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Optional accessories Optional accessories Model No. (product name) ET-D75LE6, ET-D75LE8, ET-D75LE10, ET-D75LE20, Zoom lens ET-D75LE30, ET-D75LE40 Projection lens Fixed-focus lens ET-D75LE50 Ceiling mount bracket ET-PKD510H (for high ceilings), ET-PKD510S (for low ceilings) Frame ET-PFD510 Replacement lamp unit ET-LAD510 (1 pc), ET-LAD510F (4 pcs) Replacement filter unit...
Page 24: Start-Up Display
Chapter 1 Preparation — Start-up display Start-up display When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when [ALL USER DATA] is executed from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE], the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed.
Page 25: Initial Setting (Installation Setting 1)
Chapter 1 Preparation — Start-up display Initial setting (installation setting 1) Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. Refer to “Installation mode” (x page 35) for details. Set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [ON] when using the projector at high altitudes between 1 400 m (4 593') and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea level.
Page 26: Initial Setting (Screen Setting)
Chapter 1 Preparation — Start-up display Initial setting (screen setting) Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING]. Press as to select an item.
Page 27: About Your Projector
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Side Bottom Remote control indicator 11 <AUTO SETUP> button Blinks if any button in the remote control is pressed. Automatically adjusts the image display position while projecting the image. Power standby <v>...
Page 28 Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector g Be sure the batteries are inserted properly. f 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 the remote control signal receiver of the projector, operate the remote control at a distance approx.
Page 29: Projector Body
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Projector body Front Side Rear Bottom WARNING Keep your hands and other objects away from the air exhaust port. f Keep your hands and face away. f Do not insert your fingers. f Keep heat-sensitive objects away. Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns, injury, or deformations.
Page 30: Control Panel
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector 17 Lighting for the control panel and connecting terminals 20 Security slot This security slot is compatible with the Kensington security 18 Control panel (x page 30) cables. 19 Connecting terminals (x page 31) 21 <AC IN>...
Page 31: Connecting Terminals
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Connecting terminals <REMOTE 1 IN> terminal/<REMOTE 1 OUT> terminal <RGB 1 IN> (<R/P >, <G/Y>, <B/P /C>, <SYNC/HD>, <VD>) These are the terminals to connect the remote control for serial terminals control in a multiple projector environment. These are the terminals to input RGB signals or the YC and Y/C signals.
Page 32: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 1 Preparation — Using the remote control Using 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.
Page 33: Connecting The Remote Control To The Projector With A Cable
Chapter 1 Preparation — Using the remote control Connecting the remote control to the projector with a cable When you use the system with multiple projectors, use commercial M3 stereo mini jack cables and connect the other devices to the <REMOTE 1 IN>/<REMOTE 1 OUT>...
Page 34: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. 34 - ENGLISH...
Page 35: Setting Up
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Setting up Installation mode There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 95) depending on the installation method. Set [COOLING CONDITION] to [AUTO]. Using the projector with [COOLING CONDITION] set incorrectly may shorten the life of the lamp.
Page 36: Projected Image And Throw Distance
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projected image and throw distance Refer to the projected image size and projection distance to install the projector. Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projected image Screen L (LW/LT)
Page 37 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up [GEOMETRY] projection range [VERTICAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from the side) [HORIZONTAL KEYSTONE] (viewed from above) Screen Screen Vertical arc correction (viewed from the side) Horizontal arc correction (viewed from above) Projection distance Projection distance Arc radius Arc radius Screen Screen...
Page 38 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up f Adjustment range of the [GEOMETRY] items may not match the listed projection range depending on the projection lens. Use this projector within the projection range, otherwise the correction may not work. Projection distance of each projection lens A ±5 % error in listed projection distances may occur.
Page 39 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up r When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (Unit: m) Lens type Zoom lens Projection lens Model No. ET‑D75LE1 ET‑D75LE2 ET‑D75LE3 ET‑D75LE4 ET‑D75LE8 ET‑D75LE6 Throw ratio 1.8‑2.5:1 2.5‑3.7:1 3.7‑6.2:1 6.2‑9.9:1 9.8‑18.5:1 1.2‑1.5:1 Projected image size Projection distance (L) Height Min.
Page 40: Adjusting Adjustable Feet
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Formula to calculate projection distance per projection lens To use a projected image size not listed in this manual, check the projected image size SD (m) and use the respective formula to calculate projection distance. The unit of all the formulae is m.
Page 41: Attaching/Removing The Projection Lens (Optional)
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Attaching/removing the projection lens (optional) Attaching/removing the projection lens (optional) Move the projection lens to the home position before replacing or removing the projection lens. (x page 52) Attention f Replace the projection lens after turning off the power of the projector. f Do not touch the electric contacts of the projection lens.
Page 42 Chapter 2 Getting Started — Attaching/removing the projection lens (optional) Remove the lens fixing screw. f Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the first screw to the right of the projection lens mark (orange). While pressing the lock button, remove the projection lens by turning it counterclockwise. (Fig. 1) f Turn it counterclockwise until the mark on the projection lens (orange) is aligned with the mark on the projector (E to the left of LOCK).
Page 43: Connecting
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.
Page 44: Connecting Example: Av Equipment
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting <DVI-D IN> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name T.M.D.S data 2- (13) — T.M.D.S data 2+ (14) +5 V T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield (15) — (16) Hot plug detection (24)
Page 45: Connecting Example: Computers
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting For <SDI IN> terminal Digital VCR for commercial use SD-SDI signal, HD-SDI signal or 3G-SDI signal Note f Use the [PICTURE] menu → [SYSTEM SELECTOR] to switch the input format. f Some external devices to be connected require the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] to be set. f Use a 5CFB or higher (such as 5CFB, or 7CFB) or a Belden 1694A or higher connection cable to properly transmit images.
Page 46: Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. 46 - ENGLISH...
Page 47: Switching On/Off The Projector
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 projector body to prevent it from being removed easily. Confirm that the <MAIN POWER> switch is on the <OFF> side before connecting the power cord. For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!”...
Page 48: Switching On The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” (x page 170) for the power consumption. f The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> will blink in green if the projector receives a remote control signal. f The power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)>...
Page 49: Making Adjustments And Selections
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Making adjustments and selections It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. 1) 5) 7) 8) 9) 1) 8) 7) 9) Press the <FOCUS> button to roughly adjust the focus of the image. (x page 51) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
Page 50: Switching Off The Projector
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 <ENTER> button. (Or press the power standby <v> button again.) f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)>...
Page 51: Projecting
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projecting Check the projection lens attachment (x page 41), external device connection (x page 43), power cord connection (x page 47), switch on the power (x page 48) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal.
Page 52: Moving The Lens To The Home Position
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Moving the lens to the home position To move the lens to the home position, perform the following procedure. Press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control while the shift adjustment screen is displayed. f The [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed. LENS HOME POSITION EXECUTE...
Page 53: Adjusting The Lens Mounter When The Focus Is Unbalanced
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus is unbalanced Focus balance Relationship between the tilt of the lens and the screen focus surface When the projection lens is tilted in contrast with the image forming surface, tilting the front side (screen side) of the projection lens downwards (in the direction of the dotted arrow line), the upper side of the screen focus surface will tilt inwards and the lower side will tilt outwards as shown in the example.
Page 54 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Adjustment procedure r Relationship between the adjustment location and adjustment screws (b)+(c) Adjustment location: Location where the just focus point of the screen is in the inner side of the screen When the just focus point of When the just focus point of the When the just focus point of When the just focus point of the...
Page 55: Operating With The Remote Control
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.
Page 56: Switching The Input Signal
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Switching the input signal The input for projection can be switched. button Press the input selection (<RGB1>, <RGB2>, <DVI‑D>, <VIDEO>, <HDMI>, <SDI 1/2>) buttons. f This operation can be also performed using the buttons on the control panel. <RGB1>...
Page 57: Using The Function Button
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control f If an image with blurred edges or a dark image is input, [INCOMPLETE] may appear or adjustment may not be performed properly even when [COMPLETE] appears. In this case, adjust the settings in the [ADVANCED MENU] menu → [INPUT RESOLUTION] (x page 78), [POSITION] →...
Page 58: Chapter 4 Settings
Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 58 - ENGLISH...
Page 59: Menu Navigation
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 <MENU> button on the remote control or control panel. f The [MAIN MENU] screen is displayed.
Page 60: Main Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Press as to select a sub‑menu, and press qw or the <ENTER> 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...
Page 61: Sub-Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Main menu item Page [P IN P] [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. [PICTURE] Sub‑menu item Factory default Page...
Page 62: Display Language
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Note f Sub-menu items and factory default settings vary depending on the selected input terminal. [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] Details (x page 82) [DISPLAY OPTION] Sub‑menu item Factory default Page [COLOR MATCHING] [OFF] [LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION] [OFF] [SCREEN SETTING] ―...
Page 63: Test Pattern
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation [P IN P] Details (x page 112) [TEST PATTERN] Details (x page 114) [SIGNAL LIST] Details (x page 115) [SECURITY] Sub‑menu item Factory default Page [SECURITY PASSWORD] [OFF] [SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE] ― [DISPLAY SETTING] [OFF] [TEXT CHANGE] ―...
Page 64: [Picture] 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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to adjust.
Page 65: [Brightness]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [CONTRAST] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment The screen becomes brighter. Press the w button. -31 - +31 The screen becomes darker.
Page 66 Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Factory default setting. [USER1] Adjusts white balance as desired.
Page 67: [Gamma]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CHANGE TO *****] screen is displayed. Press as to select [USER1] or [USER2]. f The status of the color temperature changed is saved to the selected item. Press the <ENTER> button. f The confirmation screen is displayed.
Page 68: [System Daylight View]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [1.0] [1.8] Set so that images become as you like. [2.0] - [2.8] can be set in increments of 0.1. [2.0] ‑ [2.8] *1 When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC], [USER], or [DICOM SIM.], [DEFAULT] cannot be selected. Note f DICOM is an abbreviation of “Digital Imaging and COmmunication in Medicine”...
Page 69: [Noise Reduction]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Note f If you press w while the adjustment value is [+15], the value will become [0]. If you press q while the adjustment value is [0], the value will become [+15]. [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].
Page 70: [System Selector]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Item Adjustment [OFF] No correction. [DYNAMIC GAMMA] Slightly compensates the signal. (Adjustment of signal Moderately compensates the signal. compensation) Strongly compensates the signal. Note f When [DYNAMIC GAMMA] is set to [3], the contrast will be maximized. f Brightness control and dynamic iris operate simultaneously, but the iris is fully open and does not operate while the brightness is being measured.
Page 71: Srgb-Compliant Video
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu sRGB-compliant video sRGB is an international standard (IEC61966-2-1) for color reproduction defined by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Set according to the following steps to reproduce more faithful, sRGB compliant colors. Set [COLOR MATCHING] to [OFF]. f Refer to [COLOR MATCHING] (x page 83).
Page 72: [Position] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to adjust.
Page 73: [Zoom]
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu The projector identifies the video ID (VID) embedded in the video signals and displays the image by [VID AUTO] automatically switching the screen sizes between 4:3 and 16:9. This function is effective for NTSC signals. 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.
Page 74: [Clock Phase]
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu When [ASPECT] is set to [DEFAULT] Press as to select [ZOOM]. Press the <ENTER> 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].
Page 75 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Setting [KEYSTONE] or [CURVED] Press as to select [GEOMETRY]. Press qw to select [KEYSTONE] or [CURVED]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [GEOMETRY:KEYSTONE] or [GEOMETRY:CURVED] screen is displayed. Press as to select the item to adjust. Press qw to adjust.
Page 76 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Setting [CORNER CORRECTION] Press as to select [GEOMETRY]. Press qw to select [CORNER CORRECTION]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [GEOMETRY:CORNER CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Press as to select the item to adjust, and press the <ENTER> button. Press asqw to adjust.
Page 77: [Advanced Menu] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to adjust.
Page 78: [Input Resolution]
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Blanking correction Item Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment The blanking zone Press the w moves to the right. button. Left side of the [LEFT] screen The blanking zone Press the q button. moves to the left. Left and right 0 - 959 Press the q The blanking zone...
Page 79: [Edge Blending]
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu [EDGE BLENDING] The edge blending function allows multiple projector images to be seamlessly overlapped by using the inclination of the brightness at the overlapped area. Press as to select [EDGE BLENDING]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
Page 80: [Frame Response]
Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu 15) Press as to select [UPPER], [LOWER], [LEFT], or [RIGHT] in [BLACK BORDER WIDTH]. 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].
Page 81 Chapter 4 Settings — [ADVANCED MENU] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [RASTER POSITION] screen is displayed. Press asqw to adjust the position. ENGLISH - 81...
Page 82: [Display Language] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f Press as to select a language, and press the <ENTER>...
Page 83: [Display Option] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Page 84: [Large Screen Correction]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to select [709MODE] or [MEASURED]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [709MODE] or [MEASURED MODE] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MEASURED DATA]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [MEASURED DATA] screen is displayed. Measure the current luminance (Y) and the chromaticity coordinates (x, y) using the colorimeter.
Page 85: [Auto Signal]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION]. f When [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:9], [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected and adjusted. Press qw to adjust [SCREEN POSITION]. [AUTO SIGNAL] Set whether to execute automatic setup of signals automatically. The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the <AUTO SETUP>...
Page 86: [Rgb In]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Adjusting signal level automatically Press as to select [AUTO SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [AUTO SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [SIGNAL LEVEL ADJUST]. Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Does not perform automatic adjustment.
Page 87: [Dvi-D In]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DVI-D IN] Switch the setting when the external device is connected to the <DVI-D IN> terminal of the projector and the image is not projected correctly. Press as to select [DVI-D IN]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [DVI-D IN] screen is displayed.
Page 88 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [SIGNAL LEVEL] Select the amplitude of the signal to input. Press as to select [SDI IN]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SDI IN] screen is displayed. Press as to select [SIGNAL LEVEL]. Press qw to switch the item.
Page 89: [On-Screen Display]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] Set the on-screen display. Setting [OSD POSITION] Set the position of the menu screen (OSD). Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. Press as to select [OSD POSITION].
Page 90: [Back Color]
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. Note f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 91: [Startup Logo]
Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. [NONE] Disables the startup logo display.
Page 92: [Shutter Setting]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [SHUTTER SETTING] Set image fade-in and fade-out at opening and closing of the shutter. Set also automatic opening and closing of the shutter when power is turned on/off. Setting [FADE-IN] or [FADE-OUT] Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. Press the <ENTER>...
Page 93: [Waveform Monitor]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [WAVEFORM MONITOR] Use the input signals from a connected external device to display in a waveform. Check whether video output (luminance) signal level is within the recommended range for the projector and adjust. Press as to select [WAVEFORM MONITOR]. Press qw to switch the item.
Page 94: [Cut Off]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Adjust bright red areas. f Use [RED] in [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] to adjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor. Use the procedure for [RED] to adjust [GREEN] and [BLUE]. Note f Before adjusting the black level for DVI-D signals, HDMI signals, and SDI signals, confirm that the [SIGNAL LEVEL] setting is correct.
Page 95: [Projector Setup] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Page 96: [Cooling Condition]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [COOLING CONDITION] Change the fan control depending on the direction of projection. Set [COOLING CONDITION] according to the projection direction, but set it to [AUTO] normally. Using the projector with incorrect setting may shorten the life of the lamp. [VERTICAL UP SETTING] 30°...
Page 97: [Lamp Relay]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [L1/L2/L4] Lamp 1, 2, and 4 will light. [L1/L3/L4] Lamp 1, 3, and 4 will light. [L2/L3/L4] Lamp 2, 3, and 4 will light. [SINGLE] One lamp will light. (The lamp with shorter runtime will automatically light.) [DUAL] Two lamps will light.
Page 98: [Brightness Control]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [SUNDAY] [MONDAY] [TUESDAY] [WEDNESDAY] Switches the lamp automatically on the set day of the week. [THURSDAY] [FRIDAY] [SATURDAY] Note f The [LAMP RELAY] function is enabled when [SINGLE], [DUAL], [TRIPLE], or [QUAD] is selected in [LAMP SELECT]. f When [SINGLE] or [DUAL] is selected in [LAMP SELECT], lamps are switched at the specified time.
Page 99 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Does not correct the brightness of the screen by the brightness sensor. Corrects the brightness of the screen by the brightness sensor.
Page 100 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f If the <ENTER> button is pressed when [LINK] is set from [GROUP A] to [GROUP D], the group name is displayed on the screens of projectors that have been set in the same group. LINK GROUP A Note...
Page 101 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu When [MODE] of [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] is set to When [MODE] of [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] is set to [AUTO] and [LINK] is set from [GROUP A] to [GROUP D] [PC] The screen shows the status of the brightness control of BRIGHTNESS CONTROL STATUS synchronized projectors (up to eight units), including the projector being controlled through the on-screen menu.
Page 102: [Standby Mode]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Brightness control adjustment procedure example The steps exemplify an adjustment to link the brightness of eight projectors connected in a network. Connect all projectors to the hub using LAN cables. (x page 123) Switch on all projectors and start projection. Make the setting of [LAMP SELECT] of all projectors the same so that the number of lamps to be lit are the same.
Page 103: [Schedule]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [SCHEDULE] Set the command execution schedule for each day of the week. Enabling/disabling the schedule function Press as to select [SCHEDULE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables the schedule function.
Page 104: Rs-232C]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Detailed settings of [COMMAND] Description [COMMAND] [VIDEO] Switches the input to VIDEO. [RGB1] Switches the input to RGB1. [RGB2] Switches the input to RGB2. [INPUT] [DVI-D] Switches the input to DVI-D. [HDMI] Switches the input to HDMI. [SDI] Switches the input to SDI.
Page 105 Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select [(IN) BAUDRATE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [9600] [19200] Select the proper speed. [38400] Press as to select [(IN) PARITY]. Press qw to switch the item.
Page 106: [Status]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the item. [ON] Returns the response when the ID setting is GROUP. [OFF] Does not return the response when the ID setting is GROUP. Note f Refer to “<SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminal” (x page 161). [STATUS] Display the status of the projector.
Page 107: [No Signal Shut-Off]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [MEMORY NO.] Displays the memory number of the input signal. [INPUT] Displays the input terminal currently selected. [SIGNAL NAME] Displays the input signal name. [SIGNAL FREQUENCY] Displays the frequency of the input signal. [SYNC.STATE] Displays the synch polarity of the input signal.
Page 108: [Date And Time]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [DISABLE] Disables the <FUNC> button. [P IN P] Switches [OFF]/[USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] in [P IN P]. (x page 112) [SUB MEMORY] Displays the sub memory list. (x page 117) [SYSTEM SELECTOR] Switches the [SYSTEM SELECTOR] setting. (x page 70) [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] Switches the [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] setting.
Page 109: [Lens Calibration]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LENS CALIBRATION] Automatically set the lens shift limit values and home position for the projector. Press as to select [LENS CALIBRATION]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The confirmation screen is displayed. Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. f To cancel, select [CANCEL].
Page 110: [Save All User Data]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f The zoom and focus positions may have shifted after lens memory was loaded. Readjust as necessary. Beware of shift, as errors in zoom position are particularly significant. f When a lens is replaced, readjust and save the lens memory again. f If a lens without zoom function is used, the lens memory of the zoom position does not operate.
Page 111: [Load All User Data]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LOAD ALL USER DATA] Load the various setting values saved as a backup in the built-in memory of the projector. Press as to select [LOAD ALL USER DATA]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SECURITY PASSWORD] screen is displayed. Enter a security password and press the <ENTER>...
Page 112: [P In P] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [P IN P] menu [P IN P] menu On the menu screen, select [P IN P] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub‑ menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Page 113 Chapter 4 Settings — [P IN P] menu 12) If [CLOCK PHASE] is selected in Step 6), press qw to make adjustment. 13) Press as to select [FRAME LOCK]. 14) Press qw to switch the item. [MAIN WINDOW] Set frame lock to the input signal set in the main window. [SUB WINDOW] Set frame lock to the input signal set in the sub window.
Page 114: [Test Pattern] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f Press qw to switch. [TEST PATTERN] Display the test pattern built-in to the projector.
Page 115: [Signal List] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. r Registered signal details A1 (1-2) Memory number: Sub memory number...
Page 116: Protecting The Registered Signal
Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu f To cancel the deletion, press the <MENU> button to return to the [REGISTERED SIGNAL LIST] screen. Press the <ENTER> button. f The selected signal will be deleted. Note f A registered signal can also be deleted from [ENTRY SIGNAL DELETE] on the [REGISTERED SIGNAL SETUP] screen. Protecting the registered signal Press asqw to select the signal to protect.
Page 117: Sub Memory
Chapter 4 Settings — [SIGNAL LIST] menu Sub memory The projector has a sub memory function that can register the multiple image adjustment data, even if it is recognized as the same signal by the frequency or format of the synchronization signal source. Use this function when you need to adjust the picture quality such as switching of the aspect ratio or white balance by the same synchronization signal source.
Page 118: [Security] Menu
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 59) 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 <ENTER>...
Page 119: [Display Setting]
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Note f The entered password is displayed with*marks on the screen. f When numerical values are used for the security password, the security password is required to be initialized if the remote control is lost. Consult your dealer for the method of initialization.
Page 120: [Control Device Password Change]
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Enabling/disabling any button Press as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROL]. Press the <ENTER> button. Press as to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROL].
Page 121 Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Press asqw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. f To cancel, select [CANCEL]. Attention f The initial password is “AAAA” by the factory default or when [ALL USER DATA] in [INITIALIZE] (x page 111) is executed. f Change the password periodically that is hard to guess.
Page 122: [Network] Menu
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 59) for the operation of the menu screen. f After selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Page 123: [Network Status]
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. [NETWORK STATUS] Display the status of the projector network. Press as to select [NETWORK STATUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [NETWORK STATUS] screen is displayed.
Page 124: Accessing From The Web Browser
Enter the IP address set on the projector into the URL entry field of the web browser. Enter the user name and the password. f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case).
Page 125 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Click OK. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. Note f If you use a web browser to control the projector, set [WEB CONTROL] to [ON] in [NETWORK CONTROL] (x page 122). f Do not perform setting or control simultaneously by starting up multiple web browsers. Do not set or control the projector from multiple computers.
Page 126 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Projector status] page Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Display the status of the projector for the following items. [PROJECTOR TYPE] [OSD] Displays the type of the projector. Displays the status of the on-screen display. [MAIN VERSION] 10 [INPUT] Displays the status of the selected input.
Page 127: Error Information Page
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error/warning details. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. Self-diagnosis result display Displays the item check results.
Page 128 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Item Description There is too much dust accumulated in the air filter unit. Turn the <MAIN POWER> [AIR FILTER] switch <OFF> (x page 50), and clean the air filter. (x page 143) r [WARNING] items Item Description AC input voltage is weak.
Page 129 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Access log] page Click [Status] → [Access log]. The log such as user name accessed to the WEB control page, accessed IP address, accessed time is displayed. Note f [Access error log]/[Access log] will display the recent few thousand accesses/requests. All information may not be displayed when many accesses/requests are made at one time.
Page 130 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Detail control] page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control]. Control of the projector On-screen display of the projector The projector is controlled by clicking the buttons in the same Displays the same items as shown on the on-screen display way as the buttons on the remote control.
Page 131 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Network config] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. f Click [Network config] to display the [CAUTION!] screen. f The current settings are displayed by pressing the [Next] button. f Click [Change] to display the setting change screen. [PROJECTOR NAME] [DNS1] Enter the name of the projector.
Page 132: Adjust Clock] Page
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Adjust clock] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Adjust clock]. [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] to adjust the date and time automatically.
Page 133 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [E-mail set up] page When there is a problem or the runtime of a lamp reaches a set value, an E-mail can be sent to preset E-mail addresses (up to two addresses). Click [Detailed set up] → [E-mail set up]. [ENABLE] [MINIMUM TIME] Select [Enable] to use the E-mail function.
Page 134 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [E‑MAIL ADDRESS 1], [E‑MAIL ADDRESS 2] Settings of the conditions to send E-mail Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL ADDRESS Select the conditions to send E-mail. 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not to be used. [MAIL CONTENTS]: Select either [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
Page 135 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [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]. [Auth] [Password] Select the authentication method specified by your Internet Enter the password for the POP server or the SMTP server.
Page 136 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu 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 : DZ16K Serial No...
Page 137 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu 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 : DZ16K Serial No : SW1234567 ----- check system -----...
Page 138 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Change password] page Click [Change password]. [Administrator] [Next] Used to change the setting of the [Administrator]. Used to change the setting of the password. [User] Used to change the setting of the [User]. [Administrator] account [Account] [New] Displays the account to change.
Page 139 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [User] account [Account] [OK] 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. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password(Retype)]: Enter the desired new password again.
Page 140: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 5 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. 140 - ENGLISH...
Page 141: Lamp/Temperature/Filter Indicators
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Lamp/temperature/filter indicators Lamp/temperature/filter indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicators <LAMP1>/<LAMP2>/<LAMP3>/<LAMP4>, the temperature indicator <TEMP>, and the filter indicator <FILTER> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and manage the indicated problems as follows.
Page 142 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Lamp/temperature/filter indicators Temperature indicator <TEMP> Blinking in red Blinking in red Indicator status Lighting in red (2 times) (3 times) Internal temperature is high Internal temperature is high The cooling fan has Status Warm-up status (warning). (standby status). stopped.
Page 143: Maintenance/Replacement
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement f Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining or replacing the unit. (x pages 47, 50) f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” (x page 50). Maintenance Outer case Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Page 144 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Cleaning the air filter unit Remove the air filter unit beforehand with the previously described procedure of “Removing the air filter unit”. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Wash the air filter unit. (Fig. 1) Soak the air filter unit in cold or warm water and then lightly rinse it. f Do not use cleaning tools such as brushes.
Page 145: Replacing The Unit
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. Attention f Panasonic assumes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units.
Page 146 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement When to replace the lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Since its brightness gradually decreases over time, it is necessary to replace the lamp unit regularly. The estimated duration before replacement is 3 000 hours, but the lamp may go off before reaching 3 000 hours, depending on the characteristics of the individual lamp, usage conditions, and the installation environment.
Page 147: Removing The Lamp Unit
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement How to replace the lamp unit Attention f When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not conduct work while your face is near the lamp unit. f Do not remove or loosen the screws other than specified ones when replacing the lamp unit. Note f When you replace the lamp unit with new one, the projector resets the runtime of the lamp unit automatically.
Page 148 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement ii) Hold the lamp unit cover securely and slide it in the direction of the arrow, and then remove it by pulling it out backwards. f Since the fan and other components are attached to the lamp unit cover, handle the removed lamp unit cover with care. Pull out the lamp case.
Page 149 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement ii) Slide the lamp unit cover as shown by the arrow to fit it in the projector. f Attach the lamp unit cover so that the connector on the lamp unit cover is inserted to the fan power connector securely. iii) Use a Phillips screwdriver to firmly tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screw (x1).
Page 150: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5 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 <MAIN POWER> switch set to <OFF>? f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? ―...
Page 151 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Attention f If problems persist even after checking the preceding points, consult your dealer. ENGLISH - 151...
Page 152: Self-Diagnosis Display
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Self-diagnosis display Self-diagnosis display The projector has a self-diagnosis display on its side to show errors or warnings automatically. (x page 30) In the following cases, the self-diagnosis display is flipped upside down. f When [COOLING CONDITION] (x page 96) is set to [AUTO], and the automatically recognized result displayed in [COOLING CONDITION] on the [STATUS] screen is [AUTO - CEILING].
Page 153 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Self-diagnosis display Self-diagnosis display Details Measure Lamp 1 memory error Lamp 2 memory error f The lamp unit is broken. Consult your dealer. Lamp 3 memory error Lamp 4 memory error Exhaust fan 1 warning Exhaust fan 2 warning Exhaust fan 3 warning Exhaust fan 4 warning Intake fan 1 warning...
Page 154 Chapter 5 Maintenance — Self-diagnosis display Note f The self-diagnosis display and the details of the malfunction may vary. 154 - ENGLISH...
Page 155: Chapter 6 Appendix
Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. ENGLISH - 155...
Page 156: Technical Information
Input selection list query 11 12 21 31 32 33 ― Returns the name set in [PROJECTOR NAME] of [NETWORK NAME? Projector name query xxxxx SETUP]. Manufacturer name INF1? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query INF2? Model name query DZ16K Returns model name. Other information INF0? xxxxx Returns information such as version number.
Page 157: Using Art-Net Function
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information PJLink security authentication The password used for PJLink is the same as that of the password set for web control. When using the projector without security authentication, do not set a password for web control. f For specifications related to PJLink, refer to the website of Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association.
Page 158: Control Commands Via Lan
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Channel Control details Performance Parameter Remark 0.0s 0-15 0.5s 16-31 1.0s 32-47 1.5s 48-63 2.0s 64-79 2.5s 80-95 Operate together with channel 1. Fade-in time setting 3.0s 96-111 3.5s 112-127 4.0s 128-143 5.0s 144-159 7.0s 160-175 10.0s 176-191...
Page 159: Error Response
“xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx Administrator rights user name for the web control (default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy Password of above administrator rights user (default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2) Command transmission method Transmit using the following command formats.
Page 160 Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Termination Data section Blank Mode symbol Command “NTCONTROL” ‘ ’ ‘0’ (CR) example (ASCII string) 0x20 0x30 0x0d Data length 9 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte f Mode: 0 = Non-protect mode Command transmission method Transmit using the following command formats.
Page 161: Serial In>/ Terminal
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminal The <SERIAL IN>/<SERIAL OUT> terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. Connection Single projector Projector connecting terminals Computer D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) D-Sub 9p (male)
Page 162: Basic Format
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Communication conditions (Factory default) Signal level RS-232C-compliant Sync. method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps Parity None Character length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bit X parameter None S parameter None Basic format Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
Page 163 Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information When multiple projectors are controlled When multiple projectors are all controlled When controlling multiple projectors together via RS-232C, perform the following settings. Set a different ID for each projector. Set [RESPONSE(ID ALL)] to [ON] in only one projector. Set [RESPONSE(ID ALL)] to [OFF] for all other projectors set in Step 2).
Page 164: Control Command
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Control command The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the projector using a computer. r Projector control command Parameter/response Command Details Remark (parameter) string Power on ― To check if the power is on, use the “Power query” command. Power standby STANDBY Power query...
Page 165: Remote 2 In> Terminal
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Parameter/response Command Details Remark (parameter) string P IN P execution USER1 USER2 P IN P setting query USER3 Sub memory switch 01 - 96 Sub memory number Sub memory status query *1 Use from the lamp with shortest runtime among Lamp 1 to Lamp 4. r Projector control command (with sub command) Command Sub command...
Page 166: Two-Window Display Combination List
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Pin assignments and signal names D‑Sub 9‑pin Pin No. Signal name Open (H) Short (L) Outside view ― POWER RGB1 Other RGB1 RGB2 Other RGB2 VIDEO Other VIDEO HDMI Other HDMI DVI-D Other DVI-D SHUTTER Controlled by remote Controlled by external RST/SET...
Page 167: Control Device Password
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information l: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is possible a: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is possible through the same frequency ―: P IN P (picture in picture) combination is not possible *1 Only supports 480p, 576p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24sF, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/50p, and 1080/60p *2 VGA (640 x 480) - WUXGA (1 920 x 1 200) Non-interlace signal, dot clock frequency: 25 MHz to 162 MHz (The WUXGA signal is only compatible with VESA CVT RB (Reduced Blanking)
Page 168: List Of Compatible Signals
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the video signals compatible with the projector. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. g V: VIDEO, Y/C g R: RGB g Y: YC g D: DVI-D g H: HDMI g S: SDI Scanning freq.
Page 169 Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Scanning freq. Plug and play Dot clock Resolution Mode freq. Format DVI-D Horizontal Vertical (Dots) RGB2 HDMI (MHz) (kHz) (Hz) EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 1 280 x 720 37.1 49.8 60.5 R/D/H ― ― ― ― ―...
Page 170: Specifications
Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications Specifications The specifications of the projector are as follows. Power supply AC 200 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 2 150 W (11.5 A) Power consumption 0.3 W when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] 9 W when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL] Size 24.1 mm (0.95") (aspect ratio 16:9)
Page 171 Horizontal: 15.73 kHz, Vertical: 59.94 Hz; Horizontal: 15.63 kHz, Vertical: 50 Hz For Y/C signal Horizontal: 15 kHz to 100 kHz, Vertical: 24 Hz to 120 Hz PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) system For RGB signal f Dot clock frequency: 162 MHz or less...
Page 172 Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications r Terminal 1 set (BNC x 5 (RGB/YP /YC x 1)) RGB signal 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (SYNC ON GREEN: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω) SYNC/HD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible <RGB 1 IN> terminal TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible signal...
Page 173: Dimensions
Chapter 6 Appendix — Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm 620 (24-13/32") * Actual dimensions may differ depending on the product. ENGLISH - 173...
Page 174: Precautions For Attaching The Ceiling Mount Bracket
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 a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.
Page 175: Index
Index Index [HDMI IN] <REMOTE 2 IN> terminal [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [REMOTE2 MODE] Accessories Remote control <AC IN> terminal 30, 47 Remote control operations Adjusting adjustable feet <ID ALL> button Renaming the registered signal [ADVANCED MENU] 61, 77 Remote control 27, 32 Replacing the air filter Air filter unit...
Page 176 This symbol is only valid in China. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2014 Panasonic System Communications Company of North America 5th Floor, Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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Panasonic PT-DZ16KE Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 1 Preparation

Precautions for Use

Start-Up Display

About Your Projector

Using the Remote Control

Chapter 2 Getting Started

Setting up

Attaching/Removing the Projection Lens (Optional)

Connecting

Chapter 3 Basic Operations

Switching On/Off the Projector

Projecting

Operating with the Remote Control

Chapter 4 Settings

Menu Navigation

[PICTURE] Menu

[POSITION] Menu

[ADVANCED MENU] Menu

[DISPLAY LANGUAGE] Menu

[DISPLAY OPTION] Menu

[PROJECTOR SETUP] Menu

[P in P] Menu

[TEST PATTERN] Menu

[SIGNAL LIST] Menu

[SECURITY] Menu

[NETWORK] Menu

Chapter 5 Maintenance

Lamp/Temperature/Filter Indicators

Maintenance/Replacement

Troubleshooting

Self-Diagnosis Display

Chapter 6 Appendix

Technical Information

Specifications

Dimensions

Precautions for Attaching the Ceiling Mount Bracket

Index

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