Panasonic Projector PT-RW620 User Manual
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Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 111 [CC4]Displays CC4 data. Note fClosed caption is a function that displays text information of video signals mainly used in North America. Captions may not be displayed depending on the connected devices or contents being played back. f [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] can be selected only when NTSC or 480/60i YCBCR signal is input. fIf [CLOSED CAPTION] is set to [ON], brightness of images may change depending on the external devices compatible with closed caption function to be connected or contents to be used. fIf a closed caption signal of the selected mode is input, the security message set in the [SECURITY] menu → [DISPLAY SETTING] is not displayed. f Closed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed. [IMAGE ROTATION] Set whether to rotate the input image when projecting. 1) Press as to select [IMAGE ROTATION]. 2) Press qw to select an item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Projects the input image without rotating. [CLOCKWISE] Rotates the input image by 90° clockwise and project it. [COUNTERCLOCKWISE] Rotates the input image by 90° counterclockwise and project it. Note f[IMAGE ROT ATION] is disabled during P IN P. fThe on-screen display direction does not change even when this item is set to anything other than [OFF]. Set the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD ROTATION] as required. f The [GEOMETRY] setting becomes disabled when the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [IMAGE ROTATION] is set to anything other than [OFF] while using PT - RW730 or PT - RW620, disallowing the usage of the geometric adjustment function. [BACK COLOR] Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input. 1) Press as to select [BACK COLOR]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [BLUE] 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 fTo create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM. [STARTUP LOGO] Set the logo display when the power is turned on. 1) Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe 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. Note fWhen [USER LOGO] is selected, the display of the startup logo will be kept for approximately 15 seconds. fT o create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 112 - ENGLISH fWhen the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON], the startup logo is not displayed when the projection is started before the specified time has elapsed after going into the standby mode. The specified time is the time set in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [QUICK STARTUP] → [VALID PERIOD]. [UNIFORMITY] Correct the brightness and color unevenness of the entire screen. Setting each color 1) Press as to select [UNIFORMITY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [UNIFORMITY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [WHITE], [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 4) Press qw to adjust the level. Item Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment [VERTICAL] Press w. The lower-side color becomes pale, or the upper-side color becomes dark. -127 - +127 Press q. The upper-side color becomes pale, or the lower-side color becomes dark. [HORIZONTAL] Press w. The left-side color becomes pale, or the right-side color becomes dark. Press q. The right-side color becomes pale, or the left-side color becomes dark. Setting [PC CORRECTION] (Only for PT- RZ770, PT- RZ660) Set the [PC CORRECTION] function to correct the brightness and the color unevenness of the entire screen using a computer. To use the [PC CORRECTION] function, the optional Upgrade Kit (Model No.: ET - UK20) is required. To purchase the product, consult your dealer. 1) Press as to select [UNIFORMITY]. 2) Press the button. fThe [UNIFORMITY] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [PC CORRECTION]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Does not perform correction using a computer. [ON] *1Performs correction for the brightness and color unevenness of the entir\ e screen using a computer. *1 Advanced skills are necessary to use computer control correction. Consul\ t your dealer . Note fThe setting value for [UNIFORMITY] will not return to factory default even if the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed.

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 113 [SHUTTER SETTING] Set the operation of the shutter function. Setting [FADE-IN] or [FADE-OUT] Set the image fade-in and fade-out when the shutter function operates. 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [FADE-IN] or [FADE-OUT]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. Item Adjustment [FADE-IN] [FADE-OUT] [OFF] Does not set fade-in or fade-out. [0.5s] - [10.0s] Sets the fade-in or fade-out time. Select an item from [0.5s] - [4.0s], [5.0s], [7.0s], or [10.0s]. [0.5s] - [4.0s] can be selected in increments of 0.5. Note f Press the button on the remote control or the control panel during fade-in or fade-out to cancel the fade operation. Setting [STARTUP] Automatically enable/disable the shutter function (shutter: closed/open) when the power is turned on. 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [STARTUP]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OPEN] The projector goes into projection mode with the shutter function disabled (shutter: opened) when the power is turned on. [CLOSE] The projector goes into projection mode with the shutter function enabled (shutter: closed) when the power is turned on. Setting the shutter synchronization function The shutter synchronization function is a function to synchronize the shutter operation of the specified projector to other projectors, and the effect using the shutter function including the fade out/fade in operation can be synchronized. To use the shutter synchronization function, it is necessary to connect t\ he projectors targeted for synchronization in a loop with daisy chain connection using the terminal and the terminal. For details of how to connect the projectors, refer to “Connecting example when using the contrast synchronization function/shutter synchronization function” (x page 52). 1) Press as to select [SHUTTER SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHUTTER SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC]. 4) Press the button. fThe [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] screen is displayed. 5) Press as to select [MODE].

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 114 - ENGLISH 6) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Select this item when the contrast synchronization function and the shutter synchronization function are not used. [MASTER] Select this item when the contrast synchronization function or the shutter synchronization function is used. Set this item only on one projector that becomes the synchronization source of the shutter operation within the linked projectors. [SLAVE] Select this item when the contrast synchronization function or the shutter synchronization function is used. Set this item in all the linked projectors excluding the projector set as the [MASTER]. f When anything other than [OFF] is selected, the diagnostic result is displayed in [LINK ST A TUS], indicating if all the projectors including the projectors targeted for synchronizat\ ion are correctly connected, and if [MODE] is correctly set. [LINKED] All the projectors are correctly connected, and correctly set. They are in the condition that the contrast synchronization function or the shutter synchronization function can be \ used. [NO LINK] The projectors are not correctly connected, or not correctly set. Check \ the cable connection status and the projector setting for each projector that is linked. 7) Press as to select [SHUTTER SYNC]. 8) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Select this item when the shutter synchronization function is not used. [ON] Select this item when the shutter synchronization function is used. Note fThe [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] setting item is common with the following menu item. gThe [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] For details on contrast synchronization function, refer to the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] (x page 132). fThe shutter synchronization function will operate when all of the following conditions are fulfilled. gAll the projectors to be linked are connected in a loop with the daisy chain connection. (Maximum 64 projectors) g[MODE] on only one projector that is linked is set to [MASTER], and [MODE] on all other projectors are set to [SLA VE]. g[SHUTTER SYNC] on the projectors to perform the shutter synchronization is set to [ON]. fIt is possible to set [SHUTTER SYNC] to [OFF] for the projectors that are linked but not to synchronize. fThe shutter operation by the shutter synchronization function will follow the setting of the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [SHUTTER SETTING] of the projector that [MODE] is set to [MASTER]. f When the input signal to each linked projector is not synchronized, the \ timing of the shutter operation between the projectors may shift up to 1 frame while using the shutter synchronization function. fThe shutter function of the projector with [MODE] set to [SLA VE] can be operated individually. At that time, the shutter operation will follow the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SHUTTER SETTING] set in that projector. [FREEZE] Stop the projected image temporarily regardless of the playback of the external device. 1) Press as to select [FREEZE]. 2) Press the button. fPress the button to release. Note f [FREEZE] is displayed on the screen when video is paused. [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. 1) Press as to select [WAVEFORM MONITOR]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Does not display the waveform monitor.

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 115 [ON]Displays the waveform monitor. 3) Press the button two times to clear . 4) Press as to select any horizontal line. 5) Press the button to switch the Select line to either luminance, red, green, or blue. fLine selection items switch each time the is pressed only when the waveform monitor is displayed. “Select line (luminance)” Displayed in white waveform. “Select line (red)” Displayed in red waveform. “Select line (green)” Displayed in green waveform. “Select line (blue)” Displayed in blue waveform. Note fSetting is also available from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON]. fThe waveform monitor cannot be displayed while in the P IN P mode. fThe waveform monitor turns of f when the P IN P function is used while the waveform is being monitored. fThe waveform monitor is not displayed when on-screen display is hidden (of f). Adjusting the waveform Project the luminance adjustment signal of a commercial test disk (0 % (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE) – 100 % (100 IRE)) and adjust. Signal level Image displayable area Image position 1) Select “Select line (luminance)” on the waveform monitor . 2) Adjust black level. fAdjust the black level 0 % of the video signal to the 0 % position of the waveform monitor using the [PICTURE] menu → [BRIGHTNESS]. 3) Adjust white level. fAdjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor using the [PICTURE] menu → [CONTRAST]. Adjusting red, green, and blue 1) Set [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] to [USER1] or [USER2]. (x page 80) 2) Select “Select line (red)” on the waveform monitor . 3) Adjust dark red areas. fUse [RED] in [WHITE BALANCE LOW] to adjust the black level 0 % of the video signal to the 0 % position of the waveform monitor. 4) Adjust bright red areas. fUse [RED] in [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] to adjust the white level 100 % of the video signal to the 100 % position of the waveform monitor. 5) Use the procedure for [RED] to adjust [GREEN] and [BLUE].

Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 116 - ENGLISH Note fConfirm that the [SIGNAL LEVEL] setting of the input signal is correct before adjusting the black level. Confirm the [SIGNAL LEVEL] setting in the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [DVI-D IN]/[HDMI IN]/[DIGITAL LINK IN]/[SDI IN] → [SIGNAL LEVEL]. ([SDI IN] is supported only for PT - RZ770, PT - RZ660.) [CUT OFF] Each red, green, and blue color component can be removed. 1) Press as to select [CUT OFF]. 2) Press the button. fThe [CUT OFF] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Disables cutoff. [ON] Enables cutoff. Note fWhen input is switched or a signal is switched, the cutof f setting returns to its original setting (off).

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ENGLISH - 117 [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 74) for the operation of the menu screen. [PROJECTOR ID] The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when mu\ ltiple projectors are used side by side to enable simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote\ control. 1) Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [ALL] Select this item when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number . [1] - [64] Select this item when specifying an ID number to control individual projector . Note fTo specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote\ control must match the ID number of the projector. fWhen the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specified during remote control or computer control. If multiple projectors are set up side by side with IDs set to [ALL], they cannot be controlled separately from the projectors with other ID numbers. fRefer to “Setting ID number of the remote control” ( x page 72) for how to set the ID number on the remote control. [PROJECTION METHOD] Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of the projector . Change the [FRONT/REAR] setting when the screen display is inverted. Change the [FLOOR/CEILING] setting when the screen display is upside down. Setting [FRONT/REAR] 1) Press as to select [FRONT/REAR] of [PROJECTION METHOD]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [FRONT] Select this item when installing the projector in front of the screen. [REAR] Select this item when installing behind the screen (using translucent screen). Setting [FLOOR/CEILING] 1) Press as to select [FLOOR/CEILING] of [PROJECTION METHOD]. 2) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [AUTO] Automatically detects the attitude of the projector by the built-in angl\ e sensor. Set [AUTO] normally. [FLOOR] Select this item when installing the projector on a desk, etc. [CEILING] Select this item when installing the projector using the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional). Projected image is inverted upside down. Note f Refer to “Angle sensor” ( x page 33) for details on the range of the installation attitude that can be detected by the built-in angle sensor .

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 118 - ENGLISH [OPERATION SETTING] Set the operation method of the projector. The settings are reflected when “Initial setting (operation setting)” (x page 58) in the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is already set. If you change the settings while using the projector, the duration until the luminance of light source decreases by half may shorten or the luminance may decrease. Setting [OPERATING MODE] 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [OPERATING MODE]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL]*1Set this item when high luminance is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 20 000 hours. [ECO] *1The luminance will decrease compared to [NORMAL], but set this item to increase the expected life of the light source. The estimated runtime is approximately 24 000 hours. [LONG LIFE1] *1The luminance will decrease compared to [ECO], butset this item to increase the expected life of the light source. The estimated runtime is approximately 43 000 hours. [LONG LIFE2] *1The luminance will decrease compared to [LONG LIFE1], but set this item to increase the expected life of the light source. The estimated runtime is approximately 61 000 hours. [LONG LIFE3] *1The luminance will decrease compared to [LONG LIFE2], but set this item to increase the expected life of the light source. The estimated runtime is approximately 87 000 hours. [USER1] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] and [LIGHT OUTPUT] can be set individually. [USER2] [USER3] *1 The runtime is an estimation when the [PICTURE] menu → [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [3]. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button. 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f The [OPERA TING MODE] setting does not return to factory default setting even if the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed. f If the runtime exceeds 20 000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required. Consult your dealer for details. Setting [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] Adjust the maximum level to correct screen brightness according to the changes in brightness of the light source. 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL]. 4) Press qw to adjust Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Increases the maximum level of brightness correction. 8.0 % - 100.0 % Press q. Decreases the maximum level of brightness correction. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ENGLISH - 119 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f When [OPERA TING MODE] is set to [NORMAL], [ECO], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3], the item of [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] cannot be adjusted. f The brightness is corrected using this setting when the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] → [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC]. f The [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] setting does not return to factory default setting even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed. Setting [LIGHT OUTPUT] Adjust the brightness of light source. The [LIGHT OUTPUT] setting is synchronized with the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LIGHT OUTPUT]. The most recent setting is reflected in both items. 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING]. 2) Press the button. fThe [OPERATION SETTING] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [LIGHT OUTPUT]. 4) Press qw to adjust. Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment Brightness Runtime (estimate) Press w. The screen becomes brighter. The runtime becomes shorter. 8.0 % - 100.0 % Press q. The screen becomes darker. The runtime becomes longer. 5) Press as to select [APPLY]. 6) Press the button. 7) When the confirmation screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK], and press the button. Note f [LIGHT OUTPUT] can be adjusted individually for each setting item of [OPERATING MODE]. fIn such a case when configuring multiple screens with multiple projectors, uniformity of brightness between multiple screens can be obtained by adjusting [LIGHT OUTPUT]. Interrelation of luminance and runtime The projector can be operated at arbitrary brightness and duration of use by combining the settings of [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL], [LIGHT OUTPUT], and [CONSTANT MODE] in [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP]. Interrelation of luminance and runtime is as follows. Make the settings depending on your desired duration of use and brightness of the projected image. Values of the luminance and runtime are rough estimations. rPT- RZ770/PT- RW730 fTo set the projector based on the duration of use Duration of use (hour) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) 20 000 100.0 100.07 000100.0 53.03 700 24 000 100.0 83.05 800100.0 49.03 400 27 000 100.0 70.04 900100.0 44.03 100 31 000 100.0 53.03 700100.0 40.02 800 35 000 100.0 34.02 400100.0 37.02 600 40 000 ―――100.0 33.02 300

Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 120 - ENGLISH fTo set the projector based on luminance Luminance (lm) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) 7 000 100.0 100.020 000― ―― 6 500 100.0 93.022 000100.0 ―― 6 000 100.0 86.023 500100.0 86.03 000 5 500 100.0 79.025 000100.0 79.06 000 5 000 100.0 71.026 500100.0 71.09 000 4 500 100.0 64.028 000100.0 64.012 500 4 000 100.0 57.030 000100.0 57.017 000 3 500 100.0 50.031 500100.0 50.022 500 3 000 100.0 43.033 000100.0 43.028 500 2 500 100.0 36.034 500100.0 36.036 000 rPT- RZ660/PT- RW620 fTo set the projector based on the duration of use Duration of use (hour) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Luminance (lm) 20 000 100.0 100.06 000100.0 53.03 200 24 000 100.0 83.05 000100.0 48.02 900 27 000 100.0 70.04 200100.0 45.02 700 31 000 100.0 53.03 200100.0 40.02 400 35 000 100.0 33.02 000100.0 37.02 200 40 000 ―――100.0 33.02 000 fTo set the projector based on luminance Luminance (lm) When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [OFF] When [CONSTANT MODE] is set to [AUTO] or [PC] [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] (%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%) Runtime (hour) 6 000 100.0 100.020 000― ―― 5 500 100.0 92.022 000100.0 ―― 5 000 100.0 83.024 000100.0 83.04 000 4 500 100.0 75.026 000100.0 75.07 000 4 000 100.0 67.028 000100.0 67.011 000 3 500 100.0 58.029 500100.0 58.016 000 3 000 100.0 50.031 500100.0 50.022 500 2 500 100.0 42.033 500100.0 42.030 000 2 000 100.0 33.035 000100.0 33.039 000 Note fThe runtime may be shorter than the estimation due to the influence of characteristics of each light source, conditions of use, installation environment, etc. fThe duration of use is referred to as the runtime when you use the proje\ ctor successively . The duration of use is an estimated duration and is not the warranty period. f If the runtime exceeds 20 000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required. Consult your dealer for details. Setting [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] Set the operation of the brightness control function. The [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] setting is synchronized with the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP]. The most recent setting is reflected in both items. 1) Press as to select [OPERATION SETTING].