Panasonic Projector PT-RZ31K User Manual

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CAUTION:
 rPOWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and po\
wer 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.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Before replacing the projection lens, be sure to turn off the power and \
disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
 fUnexpected projection of light may cause injury to eyes.
 fReplacing the projection lens without removing the power plug may result\
 in electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
Do not remove the power connector (projector-side) while current is ru\
nning.
Removing the power connector while current is running may result in fires caused by sparks.
 r ON USE/INSTALLATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced an\
d 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.
 fBe especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector

.
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.
 f T

ake particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.
Do not place your hands in the openings beside the optical lens, while s\
hifting the lens.
Failure to observe this could cause injury.
Do not install the projector in a location where salt pollution or corro\
sive gas may occur.
Doing so may result in falling due to corrosion. Also, it may result in malfunctions.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.
 f Strong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being u\
sed.
Doing so can cause fire, damage to an object, or malfunction of the projector .
 fStrong light is emitted from the projector

’s lens.
The projector must be carried or installed by four or more people.
Failure to do so may cause falling accidents.
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.  
						

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CAUTION:
 rACCESSORIES
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.
 rMAINTENANCE
Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions.
 fAfter you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them.
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector every 20 000 hours o\
f usage as an estimated 
duration.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.
 f For cleaning fee, ask your dealer

.
 rVIEWING 3D VIDEO
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 vicin\
ity.
3D video may be mistaken for actual objects, and the related bodily move\
ments 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, discontinu\
e 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 sc\
reen.
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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To remove the battery
Remote Control Battery
1.
 P
 ress the guide and lift the cover.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remove the batteries.
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. O contato entre partes metálicas pode \
causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Como isolar os terminais
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.
 r Remoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(i)
(ii)
2. Remova as baterias.
Fita Isolante
Fita Isolante  
						

							 
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 rTrademarks
 fSOLID SHINE is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
 fWindows, Internet Explorer

, and Microsoft Edge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
 f Mac, Mac OS, and Safari are trademarks of 

Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
 fPJLinkTM is a registered trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United Sta\
tes, and other countries and 
regions.
 f HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
 fRoomV

iew and Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
Crestron Connected
TM and Fusion RV are trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
 f HDBaseTTM is a trademark of HDBaseT Alliance.
 fArt-NetTM Designed by and Copyright Artistic Licence Holdings Ltd
 fDisplayPort is a trademark or registered trademark of the V

ideo Electronics Standards Association.
 fAdobe, 

Adobe Flash Player, and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 
in the United States and/or other countries.
 f RealD 3D is a trademark of RealD Inc.
 fSome of the fonts used in the on-screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts, whi\
ch are manufactured and sold by 
Ricoh Company

, Ltd.
 fAll other names, company names, and product names mentioned in this manu\
al are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners.
Please note that the 
® and TM symbols are not specified in this manual.
 r Illustrations in this manual
 fIllustrations of the projector , screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 fIllustrations of the projector with the power cord attached are only examples.  The shape of the supplied power 
cords varies depending on the country where you purchased the product.
 r Reference pages
 fReference pages in this manual are indicated as ( x  page 00).
 rTerm
 fIn this manual, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessory is referred to as “Remote control”.   
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
High luminance and high contrast
 /£With the high efficient optical system that 
maximizes the output of the solid-state 
light source, and unique drive system, high 
luminance of 25
  000   lm and high contrast 
of 20
  000:1
*1 are realized in addition to the 
high color reproduction. Also, high-contrast 
image content supported by HDR
  (High 
Dynamic Range) can be reproduced as a 
projected image.
*1 When [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [3]
Easy and highly flexible setup
 /£ In addition to the DIGIT AL LINK support, 
Art-Net support, and abundant lineup 
of optional lenses, application to wide 
range of usage is possible with support of 
all 360° direction projection utilizing the 
characteristics of solid-state light source. 
The projector is equipped with handholds 
(handles) for transporting and eyebolt 
attachment is also allowed. Therefore, the 
projector can be installed without attaching 
a separate frame.
Long life and high reliability
 /£ The maintenance cost for long-term 
operation is reduced by the unique light 
source cooling control technology and 
improvement of the dust resistance. 
Also, 
it will contribute to the stable operation by 
implementation of the backup function that 
will continue the projection by switching to 
the backup input signal immediately even 
when the input signal is discontinued, in 
addition to adopting solid-state light source 
which has long life.
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector .
(x   page   35)
2. Attach the projection lens 
(optional).
(
x   page   48)
3. Connect with external devices.
(x   page   51)
4. Connect the power cord.
(x   page   58)
5. Switch on the projector .
(x   page   60)
6. Make initial settings.
(x   page   61)
 fTake this step when you switch on the 
power for the first time after purchasing the 
projector.
7. Select the input signal.
(
x   page   69)
8. Adjust the image.
(x   page   70)   
						

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Chapter 1 Preparation
This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the\
 projector.  
						

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Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
 fTransport the projector with four or more people. Failure to do so may dr\
op the projector, which may result in 
damage or deformation of the projector, or injury.
 f When transporting the projector

, hold it securely by its front side and back side handles and avoid excessive 
vibration and impacts. Failure to do so may cause a failure due to the d\
amaged internal components.
 f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
 r Do not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 rDo not set up the projector in the following locations.
 fPlaces where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may cause damage to internal 
components or malfunction.
 fLocation close to sea or where corrosive gas may occur: 

The projector may fall due to corrosion. Also, failure to 
do so may shorten the life of the components and result in malfunctions.\
 f Near the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate in rare 
cases due to the heated air from the air exhaust port or the hot or cooled air . 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

.
 fPlaces with sharp temperature fluctuations such as near lights (studio lamps): Doing so may shorten the life of 
the light source, or result in deformation of the projector due to heat,\
 which may cause malfunctions.
Follow the operating environment temperature of the projector

.
 fNear high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector .
 fPlaces where there is high-power laser equipment: Directing a laser beam onto the projection lens surface 
causes damage to the DLP

 chips.
 rAsk a qualified technician or your dealer to do installation work such as mounting the 
projector on the ceiling, including installation work that uses eyebolts\
.
To ensure projector performance and security, ask a qualified technician or your dealer when installing the 
projector in a method other than the floor installation or when installing the projector in a high place.
 rAsk a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for DIGIT AL  LINK 
connection.
Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate 
installation.
 r The projector may not work properly due to strong radio wave from the br\
oadcast 
station or the radio.
If there is any facility or equipment which outputs strong radio waves near the installation location, install the 
projector at a location sufficiently far from the source of the radio waves. Or , wrap the LAN cable connected to the 
 terminal using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe which is grounded at both ends.
 r Focus adjustment
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. It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 
30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
 rDo not install the projector at an altitude of 4   200   m (13   780') or higher above sea level.   
						

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 rDo not use the projector in a location that the ambient temperature exce\
eds 50   °C 
(122   °F).
Using the projector in a location that the altitude is too high or the a\
mbient temperature is too high may reduce the 
life of the components or result in malfunctions.
The upper limit of the operating environment temperature differs depending on the altitude or the setting of the 
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING] ( x
  page   135) → [OPERATING MODE].
Altitude above sea level Setting for [OPERATING MODE]
[HIGH], [NORMAL], [USER1], [USER2], 
[USER3] [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], [LONG LIFE3]
Altitude of 0
  m (0') or higher 
to lower than 1
  400   m 
(4
  593') 0
  °C (32   °F) to 50   °C (122   °F)0
  °C (32   °F) to 45   °C (113   °F)
Altitude of 1
  400   m (4   593') 
or higher to lower than 
2
  700   m (8   858') 0
  °C (32   °F) to 45   °C (113   °F)
Altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') 
or higher to lower than 
4
  200   m (13   780') The projector cannot be used.
When the Smoke Cut Filter is used, the operating environment temperature should be between 0 °C (32 °F) and 
40   °C (104   °F) regardless of the [OPERATING MODE] setting. It cannot be used at an altitude of 1   400   m (4   593') 
or higher above sea level.
 r Projection in all 360° direction is possible.
360°360°
360°
360° vertically 360° horizontally 360° tilted
(combination of vertical and horizontal)
Cautions when setting up the projector
 f Install the projector in a place or with a mount that can sufficiently tolerate the weight.  The position of the 
projected image may shift if the strength is not sufficient.
 f Use the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other 
purposes may damage the projector

.
 fThe adjustable feet can be removed if not needed in the installation. However , do not use the screw holes 
where the adjustable feet were removed to fix the projector to a mount.
Also, do not insert any screws other than the eyebolts for the installat\
ion work into the screw holes of the 
adjustable feet. Do not insert the removed adjustable feet into other M10 screw holes.
 f Do not fix the projector to a mount with the screw holes for eyebolts (4 locations on each side) on the top side, 
right and left sides, and back side.
 fWhen installing and using the projector in a method other than the floor installation using the adjustable feet, 
remove the adjustable feet (4 locations) and use the six screw holes to fix the projector to a mount (as shown in 
the figure).   
						

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 fUse a torque screwdriver or  Allen torque wrench to tighten the fixing screws to their specified tightening torques. 
Do not use electric screwdrivers or impact screwdrivers.
(Screw diameter: M10, thread engagement length: 18
  mm (23/32") or more, tapping depth inside the projector: 
30
  mm (1-3/16"), screw tightening torque: 20 ± 1   N·m)
Screw holes to fix the projector
Adjustable feet
Position of screw holes to fix projector and  adjustable feetAdjustable feet Tapping depth (common for 6 
locations)
30 mm (1-3/16)Mount
 f
Do not stack three or more projectors.
 fDo not use the projector supporting it by the top.
 fDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .   
						

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 fPrevent hot and cool air from the air conditioning system to blow directly to the ventilation ports (intake and 
exhaust) of the projector
.
100 mm (3-15/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
When the optional Long Life Filter Unit (Model No.: 
ET-EMFU330) is attached
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
500 mm (19-11/16) or longer
 f Do not install the projector in a confined space.
When installing the projector in a confined space, provide air conditioning or ventilation separately . Exhaust heat 
may accumulate when the ventilation is not enough, triggering the protec\
tion circuit of the projector
.
 fPanasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the product caused b\
y an inappropriate choice of location 
for installing the projector

, even if the warranty period of the product has not expired. 
 rCautions when conducting lifting work
 fUse the eyebolts only when temporarily lifting the projector such as whe\
n installing the projector .
 fUse ISO standard eyebolts (commercially available) for the M10 with an underhead length of 18

  mm (23/32") to 
30
  mm (1-3/16"). Also use ISO standard parts for other components to lift the projector (wires, etc.).
 fLift the projector using the eyebolts attached to 4 locations on the same plane.