Panasonic Projector PT-DS20KU User Manual

							ENGLISH - 11
For details, see the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector.
(
 page 30)
2. Attach the projection lens 
(optional accessories)
(
 page 45)
3. Connect with other 
devices. (
 page 46)
4. Connect the power cord.
(
 page 50)
5. Switch on the projector .
(
 page 52)
6. Make initial settings.*1
( page 22)
7. Select the input signal.
(
 page 54)
8. Adjust the image.
(
 page 54)
*1: These are the steps to be taken when you switch on the 
power for the first time after purchasing the projector .
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*1: For PT -DZ21KU and PT-DS20KU. PT-DW17KU has a 
luminance of 17 000 lm.
▶
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							Contents
12 - ENGLISH
Important 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Important Information
Read this first!      2
P
recautions for use
      15
Cautions when transporting     15
Cautions when installing
      15
Security
      18
Art-Net
      18
Disposal
      18
Cautions on use
      18
Accessories
      20
Optional accessories
      21
Preparation
Start-up display     22
About your projector
      24
Remote control     24
Projector body
      26
Using the remote control     29
Inserting and removing the batteries     29
Setting Remote control ID numbers
   

 
 29
Connecting to the projector with a cable
   

 
 29
Getting Started
Setting up      30
Projection method     30
Parts for ceiling mount (optional)
   

 
 31
Screen size and throw distance
   

 
 31
Adjusting adjustable feet
      44
Attaching/removing the projection lens 
(optional accessory)
     45
Attaching the projection lens     45
Removing the projection lens
      45
Connecting     46
Before connecting     46
Connecting example: AV equipment
   

 
 47
Connecting example: Computers
   

 
 49
Basic Operation
Switching on/off the projector      50
Connecting the power cord     50
Power indicator
      51
Switching on the projector
      52
Making adjustments and selections
   

 
 52
Switching off the projector
      53
Projecting     54
Select the input signal     54
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
   

 
 54
Moving the lens to the home position      55
Adjustment range by the lens position shift  (optical shift)
     56
Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus  is unbalanced
     57
Remote control operation     60
Using the shutter function     60
Using the on-screen display function
   

 
 60
Switching the input
      60
Using the STATUS function
      61
Using the Automatic setup function
   

 
 61
Using the Function button
      61
Displaying the internal test pattern
   

 
 62
Changing the picture aspect ratio
   

 
 62
Settings
Menu navigation      63
Navigating through the menu     63
Main menu
      64
Sub-menu
      65
[PICTURE] menu     67
[PICTURE MODE]     67
[CONTRAST]
      68
[BRIGHTNESS]
      68
[COLOR]
      68
[TINT]
      68
[COLOR TEMPERATURE]
      68
[GAMMA]
      70
[SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW]
      70
[SHARPNESS]
      70
[NOISE REDUCTION]
      71
[DYNAMIC IRIS]
      71
[SYSTEM SELECTOR]
      72
Making sRGB compliant images
   

 
 73
[POSITION] menu      74
[SHIFT]     74
[ASPECT]
      74
[ZOOM]
      75
[CLOCK PHASE]
      76
[GEOMETRY] (PT
-D

Z21KU and 
PT
-D

S20KU only)
      76
[KEYSTONE] (PT-DW17KU only)
   

 
 78
[ADVANCED MENU]      80
[DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]     80
[BLANKING]
      80
[INPUT RESOLUTION]
      81
[CLAMP POSITION]
      81
[EDGE BLENDING]
      81
[FRAME RESPONSE]
      83
[FRAME LOCK] (PT
-D

Z21KU and 
PT
-D

S20KU only)
      83
ContentsBe sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 10) 
						

							Contents
ENGLISH - 13
Important 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
[RASTER POSITION]      83
[DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu     84
Changing the display language     84
[3D SETTINGS] menu (PT-D Z21KU and 
PT
-D
 S20KU only)
     85
[3D SYSTEM SETTING]     85
[3D SYNC SETTING]
      85
[3D SIMUL INPUT SETTING]
      86
[3D INPUT FORMAT]
      87
[LEFT/RIGHT SWAP]
      87
[3D COLOR MATCHING]
      87
[3D PICTURE BALANCE]
      88
[DARK TIME SETTING]
      88
[3D FRAME DELAY]
      89
[3D TEST MODE]
      89
[3D TEST PATTERN]
      89
[SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MESSAGE]
   

 
 90
[3D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS]
      90
[DISPLAY OPTION] menu     91
[COLOR MATCHING]     91
[LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION]
   

 
 92
[SCREEN SETTING] (PT
-D

Z21KU and 
PT
-D

S20KU only)
      93
[AUTO SIGNAL]
      93
[AUTO SETUP]
      94
[BACKUP INPUT SETTING]
      94
[RGB IN] (supported during RGB signal  input only)
     96
[DVI-D IN]
      96
[HDMI IN]
      97
[SDI IN] (PT
-D

Z21KU and PT
-D

S20KU only)
 
   
 97
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]
      98
[BACK COLOR]
      99
[STARTUP LOGO]
      99
[UNIFORMITY]
      99
[SHUTTER SETTING]
      100
[FREEZE]
      100
[WAVEFORM MONITOR]
      100
[CUT OFF]
      101
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu     102
[PROJECTOR ID]     102
[PROJECTION METHOD]
      102
[COOLING CONDITION]
      103
[HIGH ALTITUDE MODE]
      103
[LAMP SELECT]
      103
[LAMP RELAY]
      104
[BRIGHTNESS CONTROL]
      105
[STANDBY MODE]
      109
[SCHEDULE]
      109
[STARTUP INPUT SELECT]
      110
[RS-232C]     111
[STATUS]
      112
[NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF]
      113
[REMOTE2 MODE]
      113
[FUNCTION BUTTON]
      114
[DATE AND TIME]
      114
[LENS CALIBRATION]
      115
[LENS MEMORY]
      115
[SAVE ALL USER DATA]
      117
[LOAD ALL USER DATA]
      117
[INITIALIZE]
      117
[SERVICE PASSWORD]
      117
[P IN P] menu     118
Using P IN P functions     118
Setting P IN P functions
      118
[TEST PATTERN] menu     120
[TEST PATTERN]     120
[SIGNAL LIST] menu     121
Registering a signal to the list     121
Renaming the registered data
      121
Deleting the registered data
      121
Protecting the registered data
      122
Expanding signal lock-in range
   

 
 122
Managing the sub memory list
      123
[SECURITY] menu     124
[SECURITY PASSWORD]     124
[SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE]
   

 
 124
[DISPLAY SETTING]
      125
[TEXT CHANGE]
      125
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]
      125
[CONTROL DEVICE PASSWORD  CHANGE]
     127
[NETWORK] menu     128
[NETWORK SETUP]     128
[NETWORK CONTROL]
      128
[NETWORK STATUS]
      128
[Art-Net SETUP]
      128
Network connections
      130
Accessing from the Web browser
   

 
 131
Maintenance
Lamp/Temperature/Filter Indicators      146
Managing the indicated problems     146
Maintenance/replacement     148
Before maintaining/replacing the unit     148
Maintenance
      148
Replacing the unit
      150
Troubleshooting     155
Self-diagnosis display
      157 
						

							Contents
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Important 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Appendix
Technical information      161
PJLink protocol     161
Using Art-Net function
      162
Control commands via LAN
      165
/ terminal
   

 
 167
 terminal
      171
Two window display combination list
   

 
 172
Control device password
      173
Upgrade kit (only supports PT
-D

Z21KU and 
PT
-D

S20KU)
      173
List of compatible signals
      174
Specifications     179
Dimensions
      182
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
   

 
 183
Index
      184 
						

							Precautions for use
ENGLISH - 15
Important 
Information
Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
 z The projection lens (optional accessory) is susceptible to ef
fects due to vibration or impact. Make sure to 
remove the lens when transporting.
 z When transporting the projector

, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Not 
doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
 z Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
 ■ After removing the projection lens (optional accessory), attach the dust-
proof sponge included with the projector.
If the cover is not attached, dust will accumulate inside and may cause malfunctions.
 ■ Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 ■Do not set up the projector in the following locations.
▶z
Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may damage the internal 
parts and result in malfunctions.
▶zNear the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate due 
to the hot air from the air exhaust port or the heated or cooled air from the air conditioner
. Make sure that 
the exhaust from the projector or other equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward 
the front of the projector

.
▶zN

ear lights (studio lamps, etc.) where temperature changes greatly (“Operating environment” (
 page 181)): 
Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deformation of the outer case and malfunctions.
▶z Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector
.
▶zPlace where there is a high-power laser equipment: It may cause malfunction in DLP
 chips when the laser 
beam enters the lens.
 ■ Be sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing the 
product to a ceiling.
If the product is to be installed hanging from the ceiling, purchase an optional Ceiling Mount  Attachment.
Model No.: ET-PKD510H (for high ceilings), ET-PKD510S (for low ceilings)
 ■ Lens focus
The high clarity projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus 
unstable in the period just after switching on the power. Wait at least 30 minutes with the image projected 
before adjusting the lens focus.
 ■Make sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [ON] when using the projector 
at elevations of 1 400 m (4 593 ft) or higher and lower than 2 700 m (8 858 ft) 
above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
 ■ Make sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [OFF] when using the projector 
at elevations lower than 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
 ■ Do not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858 ft) or higher above 
sea level.
Doing so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions. 
						

							Precautions for use
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Important 
Information
 ■ Do not use the projector tilted to the right or left
Using the projector at a vertical angle that exceeds 15° may reduce product life or result in malfunction.
 ■When a replacement lamp unit is used (for portrait mode), install it with the 
terminals surface facing down
Do not use the projector tilted to the right and left, front and back.
Using the projector at an angle that exceeds 15° in either direction may reduce product life or result in 
malfunction.
 ■ Cautions when setting up the projector
▶z
When installing and using the projector with a method other than the floor standing installation using the 
a
djustable feet, fix the projector using the six screw holes for ceiling mounting (see the figure below). (Screw 
diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the set: 30 mm (1-3/16"), torque: 4 ± 0.5 N·m)
110(4-11/32)145
(5-23/32)
48
(1-7/8)
298 (11-23/32)
548 (21-9/16)
25 mm (31/32)
12 mm (15/32) 12 mm (15/32)
30 mm (1-3/16)
30 mm (1-3/16)
110(4-11/32)135.5
(5-11/32) 145
(5-23/32)
110(4-11/32)
M6
M6
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ET-PKD510S (for lo\Mw ce\bl\bngs)
Torque: 4 ± 0.5 N·\Mm Screw holes for ce\M\bl\bng mount
Screw hole depth
Max. screw hole dep\Mth
Max. screw hole dep\Mth Embedded nut
(Screw hole depth)Space
Un\bt: mm 
						

							Precautions for use
ENGLISH - 17
Important 
Information
▶z Do not stack projectors on top of each other .
▶z
Do not use the projector tilted at an angle that 
exceeds ±15° from the horizontal plane.
▶zPrevent hot and cool air from the air 
conditioning system to blow directly to the 
ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the 
projector

.
▶zDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and 
exhaust) of the projector

.
▶zMake a clearance of at least 5 mm (0.2") between the projector bottom and setting surface by inserting 
spacers (metallic) etc. between them.
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▶zThe adjustable feet can be removed if not needed in the installation. However
, do not use the screw holes 
where the adjustable feet was removed to fix the projector in place.
Also, do not install other screws not specified in the instruction manuals of accessories in the adjustable 
feet’

s screw holes.
Doing so may damage the set.
▶z Use the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using it for other 
purposes may damage the set. 
						

							Precautions for use
18 - ENGLISH
Important 
Information
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▶zDo not install the projector in a confined space.
When it is necessary to install the projector in a confined space, install the air conditioning or ventilation 
separately
. Exhaust heat may accumulate when the ventilation is not enough, triggering the protection 
circuit of the projector.
Security
When using this product, take safety measures against the following incidents.
▶z Personal information being leaked via this product
▶zUnauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party
▶zInterfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party
T

ake sufficient security measures. (
 pages 124, 144)
▶z Make your password difficult to guess as much as possible.
▶zChange your password periodically

.
▶zPanasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly
. Do not divulge 
your password in case you receive such inquiries.
▶z The connecting network must be secured by a firewall, etc.
▶zSet a password for the web control and restrict the users who can log in.
Art-Net
“Art-Net” is an Ethernet communication protocol based on the TCP/IP protocol. By using the DMX controller and 
the application software, illumination and stage system can be controlled. 
Art-Net is made based on DMX512 
communication protocol.
Disposal
To dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal.
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct 
methods of disposal.
Cautions on use
 ■ To get a good picture quality
In order to view a beautiful image in higher contrast, prepare an appropriate environment. Draw curtains or 
blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps 
from shining onto the screen.
 ■Do 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. Please put the lens cover (accessory) on the projector when you do not use it.
 ■DLP chips
▶z
The DLP  chips are precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or 
always lit. This is not a malfunction.
▶z Directing a high-power laser beam onto the lens surface can damage the DLP
 chips. 
						

							Precautions for use
ENGLISH - 19
Important 
Information
 ■ Do not move the projector while it is operating or subject it to vibration or 
impact.
Doing so may shorten the service life of its internal components.
 ■ Lamp
The luminous source of the projector is a high-pressure mercury lamp.
A high-pressure mercury lamp has the following characteristics.
▶z
The luminance of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.
▶zThe lamp may burst with a loud sound or have its service life shortened because of shock, chipping, or 
degradation due to cumulative operating time.
▶zThe lamp life varies greatly depending on individual dif

ferences and usage conditions. In particular, 
frequent on/off switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and affect the lamp life.
▶z Continuous use for over 1 week will deteriorate the lamp. 

The degradation of the lamp due to continuous 
usage can be reduced by lamp relay function. (
 page 104)
▶z In rare cases, the lamps burst shortly after projection starts.
▶zThe risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacement cycle. Make sure to replace 
the lamp unit regularly

.
(“When to replace the lamp unit” (
 page 152), “Replacing the lamp unit” ( page 152))
▶z If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a form of smoke.
▶zIt is recommended that you store replacement lamp units for contingency
.
 ■Viewing 3D video (PT-DZ21KU and PT-DS20KU only)
The projector can display 3D video signals that are input by the “simultaneous”, “frame packing method”, 
and “side by side” methods. You are required to prepare external devices for viewing 3D video (such as 3D 
Eyewear, video signal output devices) which are suitable for your 3D system. For connections of the projector 
and external devices, see the instructions of external devices you use. Refer to “List of 3D compatible signals” 
(
 page 176) for the types of 3D video signals that can be used with the projector
.

© Panasonic Corporation 2012
This product is equipped with the following software:
(1) Software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation
(2) Software which is licensed under GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
(3) Software which is licensed under GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
For license conditions related to software in (2) and (3), refer to the provisions of the software licenses (GNU GENERAL  PUBLIC 
LICENSE and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE) in the supplied CD-ROM.
If you have any questions regarding the software, please contact us via email (sav [email protected]). 
						

							Precautions for use
20 - ENGLISH
Important 
InformationAccessories
Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers enclosed in < > show the 
number of accessories.
Wireless/wired remote control 
unit 
(N2QAYB000769) Power cord 
(K2CG3YY00035)
CD-ROM 
(TXFQB02VKR9)
AA/R6 battery 
Lens fixing screw 
(XYN4+J18FJ)
(For remote control unit)
Attention
 z
After unpacking the projector

, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly.
 zFor missing accessories, consult your dealer

.
 zStore small parts in an appropriate manner

, and keep them away from small children.
Note
 z The model numbers of accessories and optional components are subject to change without notice.
▶■ Contents of the supplied CD-ROM  
The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follows.
Instruction/list (PDF)
Software
▶zOperating Instructions - Functional 
Manual
▶z Multi Projector Monitoring & Control 
Software Operation Manual
▶zLogo T

ransfer Software Operating 
Instructions
▶z List of Compatible Projector Models
–▶This is a list of projectors that are compatible with 
the software contained in the CD-ROM and their 
restrictions.
▶zSoftware license
(GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, GNU 
LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE)
▶z Multi Projector Monitoring & Control 
Software (W
indows)
–▶This software allows you to monitor and control 
multiple projectors connected to the LAN.
▶zLogo T ransfer Software (Windows)
–▶This software allows you to create original 
images, such as company logos to be displayed 
when projection starts, and transfer them to the 
projector
.