Panasonic Projector Pt Lz370u Operating Instructions

							Setting up
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Getting Started
▶zShift range of the projection screen when the projector position is fixed
Shift range for pr\uojection screen
Projector
Projection positio\un without \fens shif\ut
Shift direction Maximum range of adjustment
Horizontal (H) Approximately 26% of the projection screen width (SW) Vertical (V) Approximately 65% of the projection screen height (SH)
Note
 z Position the projector directly in front of the screen and move the lens shift lever to the center to obtain the 
optimum projection image quality

.
 zWhen the lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the vertical 
limit. Likewise, when the lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to 
the horizontal limit.
 zThe focus may change when the lens position is shifted out of the adjustment range. 
This is because the 
movement of the lens is restricted to protect the optical parts.
 z If the projected image cannot be fit into the screen using the lens shift function alone, adjust the projection 
angle using the adjustable feet (
 page 28), and then correct the keystone distortion using the [POSITION] 
menu  → [KEYST
ONE] (
 page 56). 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
Before connecting to the projector
 zRead carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected.
 zT

urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables.
 z If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for the connection of 
the device, prepare a necessary system connection cable.
 zV

ideo signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or wafture. In 
this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
 z The projector accepts video signals, S-video signals, analog RGB signals (with 
TTL

 sync. Level), and digital 
signals.
 z Some computer models are not compatible with the projector

.
 zRefer to “List of compatible signals” ( page 116) for the types of video signals that can be used with the 
projector
.
▶■  terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside view
Pin No. Signal name
(1)(2)
(3) (4)(1)GND (luminance signal)
(2) GND (color signal)
(3) Luminance signal
(4) Color signal
▶■ terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside view
Pin No. Signal name
(4) and (9) are not used.
(5) - (8), (10), and (11) are GND 
terminals.
(10)
(6) (10)
(6) (11) (15)
(1) (5)
(1) R/PR
(2)G/G, SYNC/Y
(3) B/P
B
(12)DDC data
(13) HD/SYNC
(14) VD
(15) DDC clock
Connections 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
▶■/ terminals pin assignments and signal names
Outside view Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name
Even-numbered pins  (2) to  (18)
(1) (19)
(2) (18)
Odd-numbered pins 
(1) to (19)(1)
T.M.D.S data 2+ (11)T.M.D.S clock shield
(2) T.M.D.S data 2 shield (12)T.M.D.S clock
-
(3)T.M.D.S data 2-(13) CEC
(4) T.M.D.S data 1+ (14)—
(5) T.M.D.S data 1 shield (15)SCL
(6) T.M.D.S data 1
-(16) SDA
(7) T.M.D.S data 0+ (17)DDC/CEC
GND
(8) T.M.D.S data 0 shield (18)+5
  V
(9) T.M.D.S data 0
-(19)Hot plug detection
(10) T.M.D.S clock+
Connecting example: Input terminals
▶■// terminals
DVD player DVD player
VCR
To component output\v
To v\fdeo output
To S-v\fdeo output 
						

							Connections
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Getting Started
▶■////// terminals
Blu-ray player
Control computer Control computer
Computer
Audio \fy\ftem
To HD\bI output
HD\bI cable 
(commercially 
available) To RGB output
Computer cable 
(commercially 
available) To audio output
To audio input
Note
 z Use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not meet HDMI 
standards is used, video may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 zIt is possible to connect with DVI devices via an HDMI/DVI conversion adapter
, but some devices may not 
project the image properly or other such problems could be encountered.
 z If [AUDIO IN SELECT] is set wrongly

, the projector may not operate properly in audio output or other functions. 
(
 page 72)
 z This projector is not compatible with VIERA

 Link (HDMI).
 zWhen connecting to the  terminal, refer to “ terminal” ( page 113).
 zIf you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset 
the resume feature to operate the projector

.
Caution
When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each 
device and commercially available shielded cables. 
						

							Switching on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching on/off
Connecting the power cord
Use the supplied power cord to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure that it is fully inserted 
into the projector.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (
 pages 2 to 10).
▶■Attaching
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back side of the projector and the 
power cord connector and fully insert until the tabs on the left and right make a click 
sound.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
▶■Removing
1) Confirm that the  switch is on the  side and unplug the power 
cord from the outlet.
2)
 
Remove the plug from the  terminal while pushing on the tabs on the sides. 
						

							Switching on/off
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Basic Operation
Power indicator
The power indicator indicates the power status. Check the status of the power indicator  
before operating the projector.
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							Switching on/off
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Switching on the projector
Check external device connections before switching 
on the projector.
1) Connect the power cord to the 
projector.
2)
 
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
3)

 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power

.
▶zThe power indicator  
illuminates or flashes red.
4) Remove the lens cover .
▶zBe sure to remove the lens cover before 
starting projection.
5) Press the power  button.
▶zThe power indicator  
flashes green, and after a while, changes to 
illuminate, and then projection starts.
Attention
 z Using the projector while the lens cover is attached 
causes the device to heat up and can result in a 
fire.
Note
 z Confirm that [CONTROL

 PANEL] (when operating 
on the control panel) or [REMOTE CONTROLLER] 
(when operating with the remote control) is set 
to [ENABLE] from the [SECURITY] menu  → 
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] (
 page 77).
When you set the [SECURITY] menu, entering a 
password is required. (
 page 75)
 z When switching on the projector

, a small rattling 
sound may be heard or when the luminous lamp is 
lit, a tinkling sound may be heard, but this is not a 
malfunction.
 z During video projection, the cooling fan operates 
and makes a sound. 

This fan sound may change 
with ambient temperature and becomes louder 
when the lamp is turned on.
 z Setting the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu 
→ [LAMP 
POWER] (
 page 68) to [ECO] reduces operation 
sounds.
 z When the lamp is turned of

f and immediately 
turned back on again, the video may temporarily 
flicker slightly at the start of projection due to lamp 
characteristics, but his is not a malfunction.
 z When [ECO] is selected in [ST

ANDBY MODE] 
under the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  → [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] (
 page 69), the initial image may 
appear about ten seconds later than when set to 
[NORMAL].
 z If the direct power of

f function was used to set 
the  switch to  during 
projection, the next time the  
switch is set to  with the power plug 
connected to an outlet, the power indicator  will soon illuminate green and an 
image will be projected. (When the [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu  → [INITIAL START UP] (
 page 67) 
is set to [LAST MEMORY] or [ON].)
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							Switching on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching off the projector
1) Press the power  button.
▶zThe power of f confirmation message is 
displayed.
2) Press  ◀▶ to select [OK], and press 
the  button.
(Or press the power 
 button 
again.)
▶z Projection of the image will stop, and the power 
indicator  on the 
projector illuminates orange.
(The fan continues to operate.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  of the projector turns 
red (until the fan stops).
4)
 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power

.
Note
 zSelect [CANCEL] or press the  or 
 button to close the power of

f 
confirmation message.
 z T

he power can also be switched off when the power 
 button is pressed for at least 0.5 seconds.
▶zDo not turn on the power immediately after 
turning it off.
In the cooling state of the luminous lamp after the 
power is turned of

f, the lamp may not illuminate 
even if the power is turned on. After the power 
indicator illuminates or flashes red, turn off the 
main power and then back on again. Turning on the 
power while the lamp is still hot may shorten the 
lamp life.
▶z Even when the power  button is pressed 
and the power is turned off, the projector 
consumes power if the main power is on.
Refer to “Power consumption” (
 page 118) for the 
power consumption.
Direct power off function
Even if you turn the  switch  
during projection or just after the luminous lamp turns 
off, the fan will rotate using internally stored power to 
cool the luminous lamp. In cases where the  switch is not easily turned , such as 
during ceiling mount, you can safely turn off the power 
by using the power breaker switch. This function also 
works if a power outage occurs or if the power cable 
is accidentally disconnected from the outlet right after 
turning off the power.
Note
 z If projection was stopped by turning of

f the power 
breaker switch and you turn on the power breaker 
again, the power indicator  
illuminates green and projection starts again.
(When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  → [INITIAL 
START UP] (
 page 67) is set to [LAST MEMORY] 
or [ON].)
 z When the lamp has been cooled by the direct 
power of

f function, it may take longer than usual for 
the projector to start projection again.
 z Confirm that the fan has stopped before packing 
the projector to transport or store.
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							Projecting
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Check the connections of the external devices ( page 32), the connection of the power cord ( page 35), and 
turn on the power (
 page 37) to start projection. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the 
projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Switch on the external devices.
▶z Press the play button on an external device, such as a Blu-ray player
. When the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu 
→  [SIGNAL SEARCH] (
 page 64) is set to [ON], the projector automatically searches for an input signal 
and starts projection.
2) Press the input selection (, , , and 
) buttons on the remote control or press the  button on 
the control panel.
▶z Image for a signal input to the selected terminal is projected.
Attention
 z Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device or Blu-ray disc, DVD, etc. to be played 
back. Set [TV

-SYSTEM] (
 page 55), [RGB/YCBCR]/[RGB/YPBPR] ( page 55) from [PICTURE].
 zConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from 
the [POSITION] menu 
→ [ASPECT] (
 page 58).
Adjusting the image
1) Adjust the angle of the projector
.
▶zPlace the projector parallel to the screen, and then install it on a flat surface so that the screen becomes 
rectangle.
▶zIf the screen is tilted lower than the screen, extend the adjustable feet to make a rectangle screen.
▶zRefer to “Adjusting adjustable feet” ( page 28) for details.
2) Remove the lens shift cover
.
▶zRefer to “Removing the lens shift cover” ( page 22) for details.
Projecting 
						

							Projecting
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3) Rotate the lens shift lever counterclockwise to release the lock.
4) Adjusts lens shift.
▶zAdjust the projection position with the lens shift lever .
▶z
Refer to “Lens shift and positioning” ( page 28) for details.
5) Rotate the lens shift lever clockwise to fix.
6)  
Attach the lens shift cover
 .
7)
 
Adjust the zoom and focus.
▶z Turn zoom ring and focus ring to adjust.
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Note
 z It is recommended that the images are projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is 
adjusted.
 zAs the projection screen size changes if the focus ring is turned, turn the zoom ring to fine-tune the projection 
screen size again.