Panasonic Projector PT-RZ31K User Manual

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Connecting
Before connecting
 fBefore connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
 fT

urn off the power of all devices before connecting cables.
 fT

ake note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure t\
o do so may result in malfunctions.
 g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the pr\
ojector itself, touch any nearby 
metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before p\
erforming work.
 gDo not use unnecessarily long cables to connect a device to the projecto\
r or to the projector body

. The longer 
the cable, the more susceptible to noise it becomes. Since using a cable\
 while it is wound makes it act like an 
antenna, it is more susceptible to noise.
 g When connecting cables, connect GND first, then insert the connecting terminal of the connecting device in a 
straight manner

.
 fAcquire any connection cable necessary to connect the external device to the system that is neither supplied 
with the device nor available as an option.
 fIf video signals from video equipment contain too much jitter

, the images on the screen may wobble. In this 
case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
 f The projector accepts video signals, 

Y/C signals, YC
BCR/YPBPR signals, analog RGB signals (synchronization 
signals are TTL level), and digital signals.
 f Some computer models or graphic cards are not compatible with the projec\
tor

.
 fUse a cable compensator when you connect devices to the projector using \
long cables. Otherwise the image 
may not display properly

.
 f Refer to “List of compatible signals” ( x

 
page
 
225) 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 Pin No.Signal name
(10)
(6) (11) (15)
(1) (5)
(1) R/PR(9) ―
(2) G/Y (10)GND
(3) B/P
B(11) GND
(4) ―(12)DDC data
(5) GND (13)SYNC/HD
(6) GND (14)VD
(7) GND (15)DDC clock
(8) GND
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside view Pin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
Even-numbered pins of  (2) to (18)
(1)(19)
(2) (18)
Odd-numbered pins of 
(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+   
						

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 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal name Pin No.Signal name
(17)
(24)
(16)
(9)
(1)
(8)
(1) T.M.D.S data 2-(13) ―
(2) T.M.D.S data 2+ (14)+5
  V
(3) T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield (15)GND
(4) ―(16)Hot plug detection
(5) ―(17)T.M.D.S data 0
-
(6) DDC clock (18)T.M.D.S data 0+
(7) DDC data (19)T.M.D.S data 0/5 shield
(8) ―(20) ―
(9) T.M.D.S data 1
-(21) ―
(10) T.M.D.S data 1+ (22)T.M.D.S clock shield
(11) T.M.D.S data 1/3 shield (23)T.M.D.S clock+
(12) ―(24)T.M.D.S clock
-
Connecting example: AV equipment
For // terminals
Blu-ray disc player
VCR (with built-in TBC)
VCR (with built-in TBC)
DVD player with HDMI terminal (HDCP)
Attention
 fAlways use one of the following when connecting a VCR. gA
 VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
 gA

 time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
 fIf nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such a case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the 
projector and the external devices.
Note
 fSwitching of the setting in the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [DVI-D IN] → [EDID SELECT] may be required depending on the connected 
external device when DVI - D is input.
 fThe  terminal can be connected to HDMI- or DVI

- D-compliant devices. However, images may not appear or may not be 
displayed properly on some devices.
 f For the HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to the HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to the HDMI 
standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 fThe  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device equipped with a DVI

- D terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
conversion cable. However, this may not function properly for some external devices, and images may not be displayed.
 f The projector does not support VIERA

 Link (HDMI).
 fIt is necessary to switch the setting in the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [RGB IN] → [RGB1 INPUT SETTING] ( x
  page   118) when inputting 
a video signal and the Y/C signal.   
						

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For / terminals
SD-SDI signal, HD-SDI signal, or 3G-SDI signal
Digital VCR for commercial use
Note
 f
Use a 5CFB or higher (such as 5CFB, or 7CFB) or a Belden 1694A  or higher connection cable to properly transmit images. Use a 
connection cable of 100   m (328'1") length or less.
 fSetting of the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] may be necessary depending on the connected external device.
 fT

o input the dual link signals, setting the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN]  → [SDI LINK] is required.
 fT

o input the dual link signals, the cables to connect to the / terminals should be the same length and the same type. 
The image may not be displayed correctly when the difference of the cable length is 4
  m (13'1") or more.
 fDirectly connect the projector with the external device that will output the signal without going through a distributor , etc., when inputting 
dual link signals. 

A phase difference is generated between the LINK - A signal and the LINK - B signal, and the image may not be displayed 
correctly.
 f An error in signal detection may occur when an unsteady signal is connected. In such case, set the [DISPLA Y

 OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] to 
the content corresponding to the input signal.
Connecting example: Computers
Control computer
Computer Computer Computer
Computer Control computer
Attention
 f
When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and commercially 
available shielded cables.
Note
 fSwitching of the setting in the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [DVI-D IN] → [EDID SELECT] may be required depending on the connected 
external device when DVI - D is input.
 fFor the HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to the HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to the HDMI 
standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 fThe  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device equipped with a DVI

- D terminal using an HDMI/DVI 
conversion cable. However, this may not function properly for some external devices, and images may not be displayed.
 f The  terminal supports single links only

.
 fWhen entering the SYNC ON GREEN signal, do not enter sync signals to the  terminal or the  terminal. fIf 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

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Connecting example using DIGITAL LINK
Twisted-pair-cable transmitter based on the communication standard HDBaseTTM such as the optional DIGITAL 
LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET
-

YFB100G, ET
-

YFB200G) uses the twisted pair cable to transmit 
input images, Ethernet, and serial control signal, and the projector can input such digital signal to the  terminal.
Blu-ray disc player HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Control computer*1
Projector connecting terminals
Example of twisted-pair-cable transmitter Computer
Computer cable
(commercially available)
VCR
Hub
(with built-in TBC)
*1 Control target is the projector or the twisted-pair-cable transmitter . The control itself may not be possible depending on the twisted-pair-cab\
le 
transmitter. Check the operating instructions of the device to be connected.
Attention
 f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. gUse a VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC). gUse a time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR. fIf nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be disrupted. In such a case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between 
the projector and the external devices.
 fAsk a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector . Image may 
be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate installation.
 f For the LAN cable between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector , use a cable that meets the following criteria: gConforming to CA

T5e or higher standards
 gShielded type (including connectors) gStraight-through gSingle wire fWhen laying cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector , confirm that cable characteristics are compatible with 
CA

T5e or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.
When a relay connector is used, include it in the measurement.
 f Do not use a hub between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the proj\
ector

.
 fWhen connecting to the projector using a twisted-pair-cable transmitter (receiver) of other manufacturers, do not place another twisted-pair-
cable transmitter between the twisted-pair-cable 

transmitter of other manufacturers and the projector. This may cause image to be disrupted.
 fDo not pull cables forcefully

. Also, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily.
 fT

o reduce the effects of noise as much as possible, stretch out the cables between the t\
wisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector 
without any loops.
 f Lay the cables between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector away from other cables, particularly power cables. fWhen laying multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortest di\
stance possible without bundling them together

.
 fAfter laying the cables, go to the [NETWORK] menu 

→ [DIGITAL LINK STATUS] and confirm that the value of [SIGNAL QUALITY] is 
displayed in green which indicates normal quality. (x
  page   168)
Note
 fFor the HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to the HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to the HDMI 
standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 fThe projector does not support VIERA

 Link (HDMI).
 fThe maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100

  m (328'1"). It is possible to transmit 
up to 150
  m (492'2") if the twisted-pair-cable transmitter supports the long-reach communication method. If this distance is exceeded, image 
may be disrupted or a malfunction may occur in LAN communication. Please note that Panasonic does not support the use of the projector 
outside the maximum transmission distance. When connecting with the long reach, there may be a limitation to the video signal or distance 
which can be transmitted, depending on the specification of the twisted-pair-cable transmitter .   
						

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 fFor twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the projector , visit the Panasonic 
website (http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set 
by Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems caused by the devices of 
other manufacturers, contact the respective manufacturers.
Connecting example when using the contrast synchronization function/shut\
ter 
synchronization function
In a case to construct a multi-display by linking projected images from \
multiple projectors, following functions can 
be used by synchronizing multiple projectors using the  terminal and the  terminal.
 f Contrast synchronization function
A

 linked screen with balanced contrast can be displayed by sharing the br\
ightness level of the video signal 
being input to each projector.
To use this function, set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] for each 
synchronized projector as follows.
 g Set [MUL

TI PROJECTOR SYNC] → [MODE] to anything other than [OFF].
Set [MODE] to [MASTER] only on one projector that is synchronized. Set [MODE] to [SLA VE] for all other 
projectors.
 g Set [MUL

TI PROJECTOR SYNC] → [CONTRAST SYNC] to [ON].
 fShutter synchronization function
This is a function to synchronize the shutter operation of the specified projector to other projectors, and the 
ef

fect using the shutter function including the fade in/fade out operation\
 can be synchronized.
To use this function, set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] for each 
synchronized projector as follows.
 g Set [MUL

TI PROJECTOR SYNC] → [MODE] to anything other than [OFF].
Set [MODE] to [MASTER] only on one projector that becomes the synchronization source within the linked 
projectors. Set [MODE] to [SLAVE] for all other projectors.
 g Set [MUL

TI PROJECTOR SYNC] → [SHUTTER SYNC] to [ON].
 rConnecting example
Connect all the projectors to be linked in a loop by daisy chain connect\
ion when using the contrast 
synchronization function/shutter synchronization function. The number of linked projectors is limited to the 
maximum of 64 projectors.
Connecting terminals of the synchronization source
Connecting terminals of the projector to 
synchronize Connecting terminals of the projector to 
synchronize
Connecting terminals of the projector to 
synchronize   
						

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Note
 fThe contrast synchronization function and the shutter synchronization fu\
nction can be used simultaneously . fFor details on the settings of the contrast synchronization function and\
 the shutter synchronization function, refer to the [PROJECT OR 
SETUP] menu 
→ [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] (x   page   146).
 fThe menu items in the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] is the same as the following setting items.
 gThe [PICTURE] menu 

→ [DYNAMIC CONTRAST]  → [USER] → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC]
 gThe [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu  → [SHUTTER SETTING]  → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC]
 fIf there are any projectors which you do not want to synchronize within the linked projectors, set [CONTRAST  SYNC] and [SHUTTER 
SYNC] to [OFF] individually

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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with. 
						

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Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the supplied power cord.
Use the power cord matching with the power supply voltage and the shape \
of the outlet.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 5). For the shape of the outlet, refer to 
“Usable outlet” ( x
  page   35).
Attention
 f The  terminal on the side of the projector and the connector of the supplied power cord are not hot swapping compatible. When 
removing the power cord from the projector
, first make sure to remove the power plug from the outlet.
Note
 fThe light output will decrease to approximately 1/3 when using the projector with  AC 100   V to AC 120   V. fThe supplied power cords vary depending on the country or region where y\
ou purchased the product.
How to attach the power cord
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the side of the projector an\
d the power cord connector , 
and insert the connector completely in the correct direction. (Fig. 1)\
2)
 
While inserting the power cord connector into the projector
 , turn clockwise until it clicks. (Fig. 2)
How to remove the power cord
Fig. 1Fig. 2
Lock lever
1) Confirm that the  switch on the side of the projector is on \
the  side, and 
remove the power plug from the outlet.
2)
 
T
 urn the power cord connector counterclockwise while sliding the lock lev\
er forward (Fig. 1), and 
remove the connector from the  terminal on the projector (Fig. 2\
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Power indicator
Indicate the status of the power. Check the status of the power indicator  before operating 
the projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator statusProjector status
Off The main power is switched off.
Red LitThe power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power on <
b> button is pressed.
 fThe projector may not operate when the light source indicators / 
or the temperature indicator  are blinking. ( x

  page   193)
Green LitProjecting.
Orange LitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Note
 f
While the power indicator  lights in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. fFor approximately 15 seconds after the projector is switched of
f, the indicator does not light up even if the power is switched on.  Turn on the 
power again after the power indicator  lights in red.
 f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” 
(x
  page   233) for the power consumption.
 fWhen the projector receives the signal from the remote control, the power indicator  will blink in the following color 
according to the status of the projector.
 g When the projector is in projection mode: Green gWhen the projector is in standby mode: Orange
However

, if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the indicator will stay lit in red and will not blink if the 
projector is in standby mode.
 f The power indicator  will blink slowly in green while the shutter function is in use (shutter: closed), or while the 
function of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [NO SIGNAL LIGHTS-OUT] ( x
  page   142) is operating and the light source is turned off.
 fIf the power indicator  is blinking in red, consult your dealer.  
						

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Switching on the projector
Install the projection lens before switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
2)4)
4)
3)
1)
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
 .
 fThe power indicator  lights in red, and the projector enters the standby mode.
4)
 
Press the power on < b

> button.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 f Always remove the lens cover before starting the projection. Projecting \
continuously while the lens cover is attached may cause the lens 
cover to heat up and result in a fire.
Note
 fA warm-up period of up to approximately five minutes may be necessary until an image is displayed when the projector is switched on at 
around 0   °C (32   °F).
The temperature indicator  lights during the warm-up period. When the warm-up is completed, the temperature indicator  
turns off and the projection starts. Refer to “When an indicator lights up” ( x
  page   193) for the indicator status display.
 fIf the operating environment temperature is low and warm-up takes more than five minutes, the projector will judge that a problem has 
occurred and the power will automatically be set to standby mode. In suc\
h case, increase the operating environment temperature to 0

  °C 
(32
  °F) or higher, turn off the main power, and then turn on the power again.
 fIt may take longer to start the projection when the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] compared to the time 
when it is set to [NORMAL].
 f If the power was turned of

f at the previous use by pressing the  side of the  switch or by using the breaker directly 
while projecting, the power indicator  lights up in green and an image is projected after a while when the power 
is turned on by pressing the  side of the  switch or by turning the breaker on with the power plug connected to the 
outlet. This applies only when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIAL STARTUP] is set to [LAST MEMORY].
 f The light output will decrease to approximately 1/3 when using the projector with  AC 100

  V to AC 120   V.