Panasonic Projector PT-RZ575 User Manual

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Indicator statusProjector status
Red Lit
The power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power <
v/b> button is pressed.
 fThe setting of the projector is as follows.
 gThe [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [QUICK STARTUP] 
is set to [OFF]
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [AUDIO SETTING] → [IN STANDBY MODE] is 
set to [OFF]
 f The projector may not operate when the light source indicator  or the 
temperature indicator  is blinking. ( x

  page   157)
Blinking The power is switched off. (standby mode)
Projection will start when the power <
v/b> button is pressed.
 fThe projector is set to one of the following. Power consumption is high.\
 gThe [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [QUICK STARTUP] 
is set to [ON]
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [AUDIO SETTING] → [IN STANDBY MODE] is 
set to [ON]
 f The indicator will change to a red light when the specified time has elapsed after the 
projector enters the standby mode if the projector is set as following.
The specified time is a time set in the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] → [QUICK STARTUP] → [VALID PERIOD].
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [QUICK STARTUP] 
is set to [ON]
 g The [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [AUDIO SETTING] → [IN STANDBY MODE] is 
set to [OFF]
 f The projector may not operate when the light source indicator  or the 
temperature indicator  is blinking. ( x

  page   157)
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 five seconds after the projector is turned of
f, the indicator does not light up even if the power is turned on.  Turn on the 
power again after the power indicator  lights/blinks in red.
 f The projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lights/blinks in red). Refer to “Power 
consumption” ( x
  page   178) for the power consumption.
 fThe power indicator  will blink if the projector receives a remote control signal.
 fThe 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 → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [AUTO POWER SAVE] → [NO SIGNAL LIGHTS-OUT] is 
operating and the light source is turned off.
Switching on the projector
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/blinks in red, and the projector enters the standby 
mode.  
						

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4) Press the power  button.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Note
 f A 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 in red 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   157) 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 such 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.
 fWhen the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it takes longer for the projection to 
start after the power is turned on, compared to when set to [NORMAL].
 f When the [PROJECT

OR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [ON], and the power is turned on before 
the specified time elapses after the projector enters the standby mode, an image will be projected approximately one second after the power 
is turned on.
The specified time is a time set in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT]  → [QUICK STARTUP] → [VALID PERIOD].
 fWhen the power is turned on or an input signal is switched, you may here a high-frequency driving sound.  This is not a malfunction. fIf 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].
When the initial setting screen is displayed
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. 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.
Same operation is available by pressing the  button on the remote control.
Focus adjustment
Adjust the focus to display the menu screen clearly.
Adjustment of the shift may also be necessary.
For details, refer to “Adjusting the focus and the shift” ( x
  page   51).
1)
 
Press 
 asqw to adjust the focus.
LENS
FOCUS
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 
 asqw to select the display language.
1/7INITIAL SETTING
SELECT
SET
ENTER
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Initial setting (operation setting)
Set the items regarding the operating method depending on the duration of use and the usage of the projector.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu. 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.
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) and press the 
 button and proceed to next initial setting (installation setting). Request to the person responsible for this 
projector (such as a person in charge of equipment or operation) when it is necessary to change the setting.
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100.0% 100.0%
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTOPERATING MODE
CONSTANT MODENORMAL
OFF
LINKGROUP A
ENTER
CALIBRATION TIMEOFF
CALIBRATION MESSAGEON
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL SETUP 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
 fThe 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   45).
 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 [NORMAL], [USER1], [USER2], or [USER3] when using the projector at an 
altitude of 2
  700   m (8   858') or higher above sea level.
[NORMAL]Set this item when high luminance is required. The estimated runtime is approximately 20   000 hours.
[ECO] The 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.
[SILENT] The luminance will decrease compared to [NORMAL], but set this item to prioritize the operation with 
less noise. The estimated runtime is approximately 20
  000 hours.
[LONG LIFE1] The luminance will decrease compared to [ECO], but set this item to increase the expected life of the 
light source. The estimated runtime is approximately 43
  000 hours.
[LONG LIFE2] The 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] The 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]
 f Proceed to Step  5) when [NORMAL], [ECO], [SILENT], [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.
5.0
  % - 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 (estimate)
Press w. The screen becomes brighter. The runtime becomes shorter.
5.0
  % - 100.0   %
Press q. The screen becomes darker. The runtime becomes longer.
7) Press 
as to select [CONSTANT MODE].
8)  
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Does not perform the brightness control (correction by the brightness sensor).
[AUTO] Performs the brightness control (correction by the brightness sensor).
When the brightness of light source or white balance changes, the bright\
ness of the screen is 
automatically corrected.
[PC] Synchronizes nine or more projectors using a computer and the dedicated software “Multi Monitoring 
& Control Software”
*1.
*1 “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” is included in the supplied CD-ROM.
 f
Proceed to Step  15) if the brightness control is not to be performed (when [OFF] is selected).
 fProceed to Step 

11 ) when [PC] is selected.
9)
 
Press 
 as to select [LINK].
10)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Performs correction by the brightness sensor on one projector without sy\
nchronizing with the other 
projectors.
The duration that the constant brightness is kept will become longer by setting the value of [LIGHT
 
OUTPUT] smaller.
[GROUP A]
[GROUP B]
[GROUP C]
[GROUP D] Performs correction by the brightness sensor in multiple projectors in s\
ynchronization.
Up to four groups (A to D) can be set within the same subnet by using the network function.
Up to eight projectors can be registered and synchronized in one group.
11) Press 
as to select [CALIBRATION TIME].
12)  
Press the number ( - ) buttons on the remote control to enter th\
e time.
 fThe projector will go into the adjustment mode (the time is blinking).
 fPress 

qw to select “hour” or “minute”.
 f[CALIBRA

TION TIME] is set when the cursor is moved from [CALIBRATION TIME] using as.
 fBrightness and color are measured at the specified time. 

The dynamic contrast function does not operate 
during measurement.
 f When the time is not to be specified, press the  button while [CALIBRATION TIME] is selected 
(the time is not blinking) using  as.
13)
 
Press 
 as to select [CALIBRATION MESSAGE].
14)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON] Displays the message while executing the calibration.
[OFF] Does not display the message while executing the calibration.
15) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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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 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.
 f T

o 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
  000 100.0 100.05
  000100.0 50.02
  500
24
  000 100.0 68.03
  400100.0 40.02
  000
27
  000 100.0 28.01
  400100.0 34.01
  700
31
  000 ―――100.0 26.01
  300
35
  000 ―――100.0 20.01
  000
40
  000 ―――100.0 14.0700
 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)
5
  000 100.0 100.020
  000― ――
4
  500 100.0 90.021
  500100.0 90.04
  400
4
  000 100.0 80.022
  800100.0 80.07
  800
3
  500 100.0 70.023
  900100.0 70.011
  600
3
  000 100.0 60.025
  000100.0 60.015
  700
2
  500 100.0 50.025
  800100.0 50.020
  000
2
  000 100.0 40.026
  400100.0 40.024
  000
1
  500 100.0 30.026
  900100.0 30.029
  000
Note
 fUnder influences 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 If the runtime exceeds 20

  000 hours, replacement of the components inside the projector may be required. Consult your dealer 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   30) 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.
3/7
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 → [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
4/7
When set to ECO, network functions 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 executing 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.
 fProceed to Step 

4) when [16:10] is selected.
16:105/7
SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGESCREEN FORMAT
ENTER
2) Press  as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
16:90
5/7
SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGESCREEN FORMAT
ENTERMENU SELECT
3) Press 
qw to adjust.
4)  
Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
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.  
						

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Note
 fIn 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   118).
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.
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
2)
1) 7)
3)1) 5) 7)
6)5)
4) 2)
3)
1) Press the  button to roughly adjust the focus of the projected im\
age. (
x   page   51)
2)  
Change the setting of the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. ( x
  page   30)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x

  page   61) for the operation of the menu screen.
3)
 
Select the input by pressing the input selection button on the remote co\
ntrol or the control panel.
 fThe buttons that can be used on the remote control or the control panel \
are as follows.
Remote control:
 button,  button,  button,  button,  button, 
 button
Control panel:
 button
 f For details of operation for input selection, refer to “Selecting the input signal” ( x

  page   50).
4)
 
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjustable feet. ( x

  page   33)  
						

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5) Press the  button to adjust the position of the projected image. \
(x   page   51)
6)  
If the input signal is the analog RGB signal or the DVI
 - D/HDMI signal, press the  
button.
7)
 
Press the  button again to adjust the focus.
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 [INITIAL SETTING]  screen is displayed after projection starts. Refer to “When the init\
ial setting screen is 
displayed” ( x
  page   42) for details.
Switching off the projector
1)
2)
1)
4)3)
2)
1) Press the power < v/b> button.
 fThe 

[POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed.
2)
 
Press 
 qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power  button again.)
 f Projection 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/
blinks in red.
4)
 
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power
 .
Note
 f For approximately five seconds after the projector is turned of f, the indicator does not light up even if the power is turned on. fEven when the power < v
/b> button is pressed and the projector is switched off, the projector consumes power if the main power 
of the projector is on.
When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], use of some functions is restricted, 
but the power consumption during standby mode can be conserved.
 f While projecting, the power can be turned of

f by pressing the  side of the  switch, or by directly using the breaker 
under conditions where the  switch of the projector cannot be switched of f/on easily such as while installing on the ceiling. 
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Projecting
Check the external device connection (x   page   34) and the power cord connection (x   page   40), and turn on 
the power (x   page   41) to start projection. Select the image to project, and adjust appearance of the projected 
image.
Selecting the input signal
Remote control Control panel
The input of the image to project can be switched. Method to switch the input is as follows.
 fPress the input selection button on the remote control and directly spec\
ify the input to project.
 fPress the  button on the control panel to display the input selection screen, and select the 
input to project from the list.
Switching the input directly with the remote control
The input for projection can be switched by directly specifying it with \
the input selection button on the remote 
control.
1)
 
Press the input selection button (, , , , , 
).
 Switches the input to HDMI1.
The image of the signal input to the  terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to HDMI2.
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 COMPUTER1 or COMPUTER2.
Switches to the other input when one input has already been selected. 
The image of the signal input 
to the  terminal or the  terminal is projected.
 Switches the input to VIDEO.
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.
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].
 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 → [COMPUTER IN/OUT]  → [INPUT SETTING] in accordance with the signal input to the  terminal.
 f Set the [DISPLA

Y OPTION] menu → [COMPUTER IN/OUT]  → [COMPUTER2 SELECT] to [COMPUTER2 IN] when a signal is to be input to 
the  terminal.