Panasonic Projector PT-RZ970 User Manual

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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...

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For  terminal
(Only for PT-RZ970)
SD-SDI signal, HD-SDI signal, or 3G-SDI 
signal
Digital VCR for commercial use
Note
 f
The input format can be switched using the [PICTURE] menu  →  [SYSTEM SELECTOR]. fSetting of the [DISPLA
Y OPTION] menu → [SDI IN] may be necessary depending on the connected external device.
 fUse a connection cable 5CFB or higher (such as 5CFB or 7CFB), or Belden 1694A  or higher to properly transmit the image. Use a 
connection...

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

YFB100G, ET
-

YFB200G) use twisted pair cables to transmit input 
images, Ethernet, and serial control signals, and the projector can input those digital signals to the  terminal.
Blu-ray disc player HDMI cable
(commercially available)
Control computer*1...

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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...

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 rConnecting example
Connect all the projectors to be linked in a loop by daisy chain connection 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 first projector
Connecting terminals of the fourth projector Connecting terminals of the second projector
Connecting terminals of the third projector
Communication cable...

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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
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being 
removed easily.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the 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).
How to attach the...

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

OR SETUP] menu → [QUICK STARTUP] is set to [OFF].
 fThe projector may not operate when the light source indicators / 
or the temperature indicator  are blinking. ( x

  page   177)
Blinking The power is switched off. (standby...

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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 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   177) for the indicator status display.
 fIf the...

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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...