Panasonic DLP Projector PT-DZ21KU PT-DS20KU PT-DW17KU Operating Instructions

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Model No.	 PT-DZ21KU
	 PT-DS20KU
	 PT-DW17KU
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DLPTM Projector  Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Do not remove 
						

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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Verification
Model Number: 
 
PT
 -DZ21KU/PT-DS20KU/PT-DW17KU
Trade Name: 
 
Panasonic
Responsible Party: 

 
Panasonic Corporation of North 
 America
Address:
 
One Panasonic W
 ay, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone number: 
 
(877)803-8492
E-mail: 

 
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) 

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 
modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class  A digital device, pursuant 
to part 15 of the FCC  Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.  This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction 
manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential 
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at 
his own expense.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING:
 z Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
Processing Equipment, 

ANSI/NFPA 75.
 zFor permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
building installation wiring.
 zFor pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
accessible.
NOTICE USA only:
 zThis 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 – special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate 
						

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Important 
InformationWARNING:
 „ 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.
 zIf foreign objects or water get inside the projector

, cut off the power supply.
 zIf the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut of

f the power supply.
 zIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector
, cut of

f the power supply.
Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
 zDo not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
excessively

, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power connector into the projector terminal.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
 zDo not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
Failure to observe this will result in fire or electric shocks.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
 z If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation.
 zIf not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly
.
Do not handle the power plug and power connector with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
 „
ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector .
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or deterioration of components. 
Deterioration of components (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on 
the ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of the 
projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over the projector , and severe injury or damage 
could result. 
						

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WARNING:
Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports or place anything within 500 mm (20") of them.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
 zDo not place the projector in narrow

, badly ventilated places.
 zDo not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
 z Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
withstand heat close to this port.
Do not look at or place your skin into the light emitted from the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight.
 z Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens. Do not look at or place your hands directly into 
this light.
 z Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn of
f the power and 
disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector

.
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
 z For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an 
Authorized Service Center

.
Do not project an image with the lens cover of the projection lens (optional) attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector . Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector.
 z Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector
.
 zIf liquid enters inside of the projector

, consult your dealer.
 zParticular 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.
 z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
 z Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.
 zBe sure to use the wire provided with the ceiling mount bracket as an extra safety measure to prevent the 
projector from falling down. (Install in a dif

ferent location to the ceiling mount bracket.) 
						

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Important 
InformationWARNING:
 „ 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.
 zUse 

AA/R6 batteries.
 zDo not use unspecified batteries.
 zDo not use chargeable batteries.
 zDo not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 zDo not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 zDo not allow the + and 
– terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
 z Do not store batteries together with metallic objects.
 zStore the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.
 zMake sure the polarities (+ and 
–) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 z
Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif
ferent types of batteries.
 zDo not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
 zBattery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately

.
 zBattery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately
.
Do not remove unspecified screws during the lamp unit replacement.
Doing so can cause electric shocks, burns, or injury

.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result.
 z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 zBefore replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power of

f and to disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
 z When replacing the lamp unit, turn the power of

f and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before 
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
 z Be careful to hold the lamp unit cover and to loosen the lamp unit cover fixing screws with the projector 
installed upward in the vertical direction since the lamp unit cover may open and the lamp case may drop 
of

f on its weight.
This can cause severe injury or accidents.
 z When you loosen or fix the lamp case fixing screws with the projector installed upward in the vertical 
direction, make sure to hold the lamp case handle since the lamp case may drop of
f on its weight.
This can cause severe injury or accidents.
Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector .
 zUsing the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may cause short circuits or 
overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
Keep accessories (lens fixing screws, etc.) out of the reach of small children.
Accidentally swallowing them can cause physical harm.
 z If you believe that parts have been swallowed, seek medical advice immediately
.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly

.
 zLeaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries. 
						

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CAUTION:
 „ POWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector .
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any cleaning and replacing the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
 „ ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 zBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector
.
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
 z T

ake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while shifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.
 z Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage to the object and can cause the set to malfunction.
 z Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks 
to occur.
 „ ACCESSORIES
Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the 
broken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and which 
contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause injury.
 zIf you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek 
medical advice immediately
.
 zAsk your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of the projector
.
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 z 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.
Doing so can cause injury

.
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector once a year.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.
 z For cleaning fee, ask your dealer

.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire 
or contamination of surrounding area. 
						

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Important 
InformationCAUTION:
 „ VIEWING 3D VIDEO (PT-DZ21KU and PT-DS20KU only)
Those with a medical history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or poor physical health should 
not view 3D images.
This may lead to a worsening of medical conditions.
If you feel tiredness or discomfort, or other abnormality while viewing with 3D Eyewear , discontinue 
viewing.
Continuing use may cause health problems. Take a break as necessary.
When viewing 3D movies, aim to view one movie at a time and take a break as necessary .
When viewing 3D images, for example when playing 3D games or using a PC where two way interaction 
is possible, take an appropriate break every 30 to 60 minutes.
Watching for long periods of time may cause eye fatigue.
When preparing contents, use contents properly created to be used for 3D.
This may cause eye fatigue or health problems.
When viewing 3D images, pay attention to people and objects in the vicinity .
3D video may be mistaken for actual objects, and the related bodily movements can cause damage to objects 
and lead to injury.
Use 3D Eyewear when viewing 3D videos.
Do not tilt your head when viewing with 3D Eyewear.
Those who are near or far sighted, those with weaker eyesight in one eye, or those with astigmatism 
should use corrective glasses etc. when using 3D Eyewear.
If the image appears distinctly double when viewing 3D video, discontinue viewing.
Watching for long periods of time may cause eye fatigue.
View at a distance of at least three times the effective height of the screen.
Viewing at distance closer than the recommended distance may cause eye fatigue. As with movies, if there are 
black bands at the top and bottom of the video, view at a distance of 3 times or more of the height of the video 
section.
Children younger than 5 or 6 years old should not use 3D Eyewear .
As it is difficult to gauge the reactions of children to fatigue and discomfort their condition may worsen 
suddenly.
If a child uses the 3D Eyewear, guardians should beware of the child’s eyes becoming tired. 
						

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Information
Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
 „ Manuseio de baterias usadas
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão 
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. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor , romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo.
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor , ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais.
Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 
°F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta,
danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao 
curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
 „ Remoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remova as baterias. 
						

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Trademarks
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Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, and Internet Explorer® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Mac, Mac OS, OS X, and Safari are the trademarks of 

Apple Inc. registered in the United States and other 
countries.
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PJLinkTM is a trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries and regions.
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC.
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VGA

 and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
•
 
SVGA

 is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
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RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD Inc.
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The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh 
Company

, Ltd.
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Other names, company names or product names used in these operating instructions are the trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Please note that the operating instructions do not include the ® and  TM symbols.
Illustrations in these operating instructions
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Note that illustrations of the projector and screens may dif
 fer from the ones you actually see.
Page references
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In these instructions, references to pages are indicated as: ( page 00).
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erm
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In these instructions, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessories are referred to as the “Remote 
control”.