Panasonic Projector PT-RZ31K User Manual

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When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] 
menu → [INITIALIZE]  → [ALL USER DATA] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection 
starts, and then the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed. Set them according to the circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
If you press the  button while the  [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed, you can go back to the 
previous screen.
Focus adjustment
Adjust the focus to display the menu screen clearly.
You may also need to adjust the zoom and shift.
Refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift” (x
  page   70) for details.
1)
 
Press 
 asqw to adjust the focus.
52FOCUS POSITION
LENSFOCUS
ADJUST
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen. 
After completed the initial setting, you can change the display language from the [DISPLA
Y LANGUAGE] menu.
1)
 
Press 
 as to select the display language.
ENTER
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Please select DISPLAY LANGUAGE.
INITIAL SETTING
SELECT
SET
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Initial setting (operation setting)
Set the items for the operating method depending on the projector’s application and duration of usage.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu → [OPERATION SETTING]. If you change the settings while using the projector, the duration until the 
luminance of the light source decreases by half may shorten or the lumin\
ance may decrease.
This initial setting (operation setting) is prepared to complete the settings at once during the installation when 
the operation of the projector is predetermined. When the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] → 
[ALL USER DATA] is executed, do not change the setting in the initial setting (operation setting), but press the 
 button and proceed to next initial setting (installation setting). If you need to change the setting, ask the 
person responsible for this projector (such as a person in charge of equipment or operation).
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83.3% 83.3%
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTOPERATING MODENORMAL
ENTER
LIGHT OUTPUT MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL
Set the way to use the projector. For details, please 
refer to the operating instructions When the initial 
setting screen is displayed.
Note
 f The preceding initial setting screen is displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. If the [PROJECT OR 
SETUP] menu  → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed, the settings before execution are displayed in [OPERATING MODE] and 
[MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL].
 f For the relationship between the luminance and the runtime, refer to “Interrelation of luminance and runtime” ( x

  page   63).
 fFor details on each setting item, refer to the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [OPERATION SETTING].
1) Press as to select [OPERATING MODE].
2)  
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
 fSet [OPERA

TING MODE] to anything other than [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3] when 
using the projector at an altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level.
 fSet [OPERA

TING MODE] to anything other than [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3] when 
using the optional Smoke Cut Filter (Model No.: ET
-

SFR330).
[HIGH]*1The life of the light source will shorten compared to [NORMAL], but set this item when a higher 
luminance than [NORMAL] is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 8   000 hours.
[NORMAL]
*1Set this item when high luminance is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 20 000 hours.
(Factory default setting)
[LONG LIFE1]
*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 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] Set [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] and [LIGHT OUTPUT] individually.
[USER2]
[USER3]
*1 The runtime is an estimation when the [PICTURE] menu  →  [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] is set to [3].
 fProceed to Step  5) when [NORMAL], [LONG LIFE1], [LONG LIFE2], or [LONG LIFE3] is selected.
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.  
						

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5) Press as to select [LIGHT OUTPUT].
6)  
Press 
 qw to adjust.
Operation Adjustment
Range of adjustment
Brightness Runtime
Press w. The screen becomes brighter. The runtime becomes shorter.
8.0
  % - 100.0   %
Press q. The screen becomes darker. The runtime becomes longer.
7) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
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] and [LIGHT OUTPUT].
Interrelation of luminance and runtime is as follows. Make the initial setting (operation setting) depending on your 
desired duration of use and brightness of the projected image.
Values of the luminance and runtime are rough estimations.
 r To set the projector based on the duration of use
Duration of use (hour) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] 
(%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%)
Luminance (lm)
5   000 100.0 100.030
  000
10
  000 100.0 100.030
  000
20
  000 83.3 83.325
  000
24
  000 83.3 53.216
  000
48
  000 83.3 ――
63
  000 83.3 ――
87
  000 83.3 ――
 rTo set the projector based on luminance
Luminance (lm) [MAX LIGHT OUTPUT LEVEL] 
(%) [LIGHT OUTPUT] (%)
Runtime (hour)
30   000 100.0 100.018
  000
25
  000 83.3 83.320
  000
20
  000 83.3 66.722
  100
15
  000 83.3 50.024
  500
10
  000 83.3 ――
8
  000 83.3 ――
5
  000 83.3 ――
Note
 fUnder influence of characteristics of each light source, conditions of use, installation environment, etc., the runtime may be shorter than the 
estimation.
 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 The estimated runtime is the time until when the luminance decreases approximately by half, except when [OPERA TING MODE] is set to 
[HIGH].
 f If the consolidated runtime of the projector exceeds 20

  000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required.  The 
consolidated runtime can be confirmed in the  [STATUS] screen. Refer to the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STATUS] for details.
 fAfter completed the initial setting, the wider the combination of luminance and runtime becomes by setting the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu 

→ [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL]  → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP] → [CONSTANT MODE] to [AUTO] or [PC]. Refer to the 
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL] for details.  
						

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Initial setting (installation setting)
Set [FRONT/REAR] and [FLOOR/CEILING] in [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. 
Refer to “Installation mode” (x
  page   35) for details.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → 
[PROJECTION METHOD].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
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ENTERSET CHANGE
Change the projection method (FRONT/REAR, 
FLOOR/CEILING) if the screen display is upside down 
or inverted.
PROJECTION METHODINITIAL SETTING
FRONT/REAR
FLOOR/CEILING
MENU SELECT
FRONT
AUTO
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (standby mode)
Set the operation mode during standby. The factory default setting is [NORMAL], which allows you to use the 
network function during standby. To keep power consumption low during standby, set this item to [ECO]. After 
completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY 
MODE].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
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When set to ECO, network functions and SERIAL OUT 
terminal, and some RS-232C commands are not 
available during standby.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGESTANDBY MODENORMAL
ENTER
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Note
 f The preceding initial setting screen is displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. When the [PROJECT OR 
SETUP] menu  → [INITIALIZE] → [ALL USER DATA] is executed, the [STANDBY MODE] setting before execution is displayed.  
						

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Initial setting (screen setting)
Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you can 
change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
 fThe setting will change each time you press the button.
16:105/7
SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTSCREEN FORMAT
ENTER
2) Press  as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
 f[SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected or adjusted when [SCREEN FORMA T] is set to the following 
item.
PT
-

RZ31K: [16:10]
PT
-

RS30K: [4:3]
3)
 
Press 
 qw to adjust.
16:90
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SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGESCREEN FORMAT
ENTERMENU SELECT
4) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Initial setting (time zone)
Set [TIME ZONE] in accordance with the country or region where you use the projector. 
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [DATE 
AND TIME]. The current settings are displayed in [LOCAL DATE] and [LOCAL TIME].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
+09:006/7
20XX/01/01123456LOCAL DATE
LOCAL TIME
Please set up a time zone according to the area of your 
country or region.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGETIME ZONE
ENTER
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Note
 f In the factory default setting, the time zone of the projector is set to +09:00 (Japan and Korea Standard  T ime). Change the setting of the 
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME]  → [TIME ZONE] to the time zone of the region where you use the projector .
Initial setting (date and time)
Set the local date and time. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the\
 [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME].
To set the date and time automatically, refer to “Setting the date and time automatically” ( x
  page   144).
1)
 
Press 
 as to select an item.
20XX7/7
11123456
MONTH
D AY
HOUR
MINUTE
SECOND
Please set the date and time of the built-in clock of the 
projector.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTYEAR
ENTER
2) Press  qw to switch the setting.
3)  
Press the  button.
 fConfirm the setting value and complete the initial setting.  
						

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Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 \
minutes before the focus is adjusted.
1) 8)5)
6)
3)
7) 9)3)
2)
4) 1) 5) 7) 8) 9)
2)
6)
1) Press the  button to roughly adjust the focus of the projected im\
age. ( x   page   70)
2)  
Change the setting of the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. ( x
  page   35)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x

  page   81) for the operation of the menu screen.
3)
 
Press the input selection button (, , , , , , ) to select the input signal.
4)
 
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. ( x

  page   47)
5)
 
Press the  button to adjust the position of the projected image.
6)

 
If the input signal is the analog RGB signal or the DVI
 - D/HDMI signal, press the  
button.
7)
 
Press the  button to match the projected image size to the screen.\
8)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the focus.
9)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the zoom and match the projected\
 image size to the screen.
Note
 f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase, as well as when the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu  → [INITIALIZE] → 
[ALL USER DATA] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, and then the  [INITIAL SETTING] screen is 
displayed. Refer to “When the initial setting screen is displayed” ( x
  page   61) for details.  
						

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Switching off the projector
1)
2)
1)
4)3)
2)
1) Press the power standby < v> button.
 fThe 

[POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed.
2)
 
Press 
 qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power standby < v> button again.)
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  on the projector body 
lights in orange. (The fan keeps running.)
3)
 
W
 ait for a few seconds until the power indicator  of the projector body lights 
up in red (fan is stopped).
4)
 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power
 .
Attention
 f When switching of f the projector, make sure to follow the procedures described. Failure to do so may dam\
age the internal components and 
result in malfunctions.
Note
 f For approximately 15 seconds after the projector is switched of f, the indicator does not light up even if the power is switched on. fEven when the power standby < v
> button is pressed and the projector is switched off, the projector con\
sumes power if the main 
power of the projector is on.
When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], use of some functions is restricted, but the power 
consumption during standby can be conserved.
 f The  switch of the projector is equipped with an overcurrent protection function. When current exceeding 25

 
A
  is detected, 
the overcurrent is automatically disconnected and the projector will go into the state that the  side is pressed. Consult your dealer 
when the overcurrent protection function is operated.  
						

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Projecting
Check the projection lens attachment (x   page   48), external device connection (x   page   51), power cord 
connection ( x
  page   58), switch on the power ( x
  page   60) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, 
and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
The input of the image to project can be switched. Method to switch the input is as follows.
 f Press the input selection button and directly specify the input of the i\
mage to project.
 fDisplay the input selection screen and select the input of the image to \
project from the list.
Remote control Control panel
Switching the input directly
The input of the image for projection can be switched by directly specif\
ying it with the input selection button on the 
remote control or the control panel.
1)
 
Press the input selection button (, , , , , 
, ,  or ).


 Switches the input to RGB1.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal (, , , , ) is projected.
 Switches the input to RGB2.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to DVI
-
D.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to HDMI.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal is projected.

 Switches the input to SDI1 or SDI2.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal or the  terminal is projected.
Switches to the other input when one input has already been selected.
Input selection can be fixed to SDI1 or SDI2 using the [SECURITY] menu 
→ [CONTROL DEVICE 
SETUP].
Attention
 f Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu 
→ [SYSTEM SELECTOR]. When the SDI signal is input, set the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu  → [SDI IN].
 fConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu  →

 
[ASPECT].
Note
 f When the optional DIGIT AL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET- YFB100G, ET- YFB200G) is connected to the  terminal, the input on the DIGITAL LINK output supported device changes each time the  button is pressed. The input 
can also be changed using the RS
- 232C control command.
For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers, switch the input on the projector to DIGIT AL LINK, and then switch the input on 
the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
 f Set the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [RGB IN]  → [RGB1 INPUT SETTING] in accordance with the signal input to the  terminal.  
						

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Switching the input by displaying the input selection screen
The input of the image for projection can be selected by displaying the \
input selection screen.
1) 
Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe input selection screen is displayed.
INPUT SELECT
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D
HDMI
DIGITAL LINK
SDI1
SDI2
SELECT
SET
ENTER
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe input will switch each time you press the  button.
Note
 f Input can be switched by pressing  as  to select the input of the image for projection and pressing the  button while the input 
selection screen is displayed.
 f The 

[P IN P MODE] screen is displayed when the  button is pressed while in the P IN P. (x   page   158)
 fIf the optional DIGIT

AL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET
-
 YFB100G, ET
-
 YFB200G) is connected to the projector, the input 
selection menu for the DIGITAL LINK output supported device is displayed when the  button is pressed while the DIGITAL LINK 
input is selected in the input selection screen.
 f If the optional DIGIT

AL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET
-
 YFB100G, ET
-
 YFB200G) is connected to the projector, the DIGITAL 
LINK logo and the input name selected in the DIGITAL LINK output supported device are displayed in the display section of the [DIGITAL 
LINK] in the input selection screen.
 f Set the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [RGB IN]  → [RGB1 INPUT SETTING] in accordance with the signal input to the  terminal.
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly 
installed, adjust the focus, zoom, and shift.
This section describes the adjustment method when anything other than the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: 
ET
-

D75LE95) is used. When the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-
 D75LE95) is used, refer to “Adjusting the lens 
position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

D75LE95) is used” (x
  page   71).
Using the control panel
1) Press the  button on the control panel.
 fPressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2)

 
Select each item and press 
 asqw to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens buttons (, , ) on the remote contro\
l.
 f button: 

Adjusts focus.
 f button: 

Adjusts zoom.
 f button: 

Adjusts shift.
2)
 
Select each item and press 
 asqw to adjust it.
CAUTION
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening \
around the lens.
Your hand may be caught in between, resulting to injury.