Panasonic Projector PT-RZ970 User Manual

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OperationAdjustmentRange of adjustment
Press w. Increases the maximum level of brightness correction.
8.0
  % - 100.0   %
Press q. Decreases the maximum level of brightness correction.
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.
8.0
  % - 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 brightness 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 synchronizing 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 synchronization.
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 Use 

as to select [CALIBRATION TIME] (time is not flashing) and press the  button if the time 
is not to be specified.
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 message during calibration.
[OFF] Does not display the message during 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.
 r PT- RZ970/PT- RW930
 fTo 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
  000 100.0 100.09
  400100.0 53.05
  000
24
  000 100.0 81.07
  800100.0 48.04
  500
27
  000 100.0 68.06
  600100.0 44.04
  100
31
  000 100.0 48.05
  000100.0 38.03
  600
35
  000 ―――100.0 36.03
  400
40
  000 ―――100.0 33.03
  100
 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)
9
  400 100.0 100.020
  000― ――
9
  000 100.0 96.021
  000100.0 96.0 ―
8
  000 100.0 85.023
  500100.0 85.02
  700
7
  000 100.0 75.026
  000100.0 75.07
  500
6
  000 100.0 64.028
  500100.0 64.013
  500
5
  000 100.0 53.031
  000100.0 53.020
  000
4
  000 100.0 43.033
  000100.0 43.028
  000
3
  000 100.0 32.035
  500100.0 32.041
  000
 rPT- RX110
 fTo 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
  000 100.0 100.010
  000100.0 53.05
  300
24
  000 100.0 83.08
  300100.0 47.04
  700
27
  000 100.0 70.07
  000100.0 44.04
  400
31
  000 100.0 53.05
  300100.0 39.03
  900
35
  000 ―――100.0 36.03
  600
40
  000 ―――100.0 33.03
  300   
						

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 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)
10
  000 100.0 100.020
  000― ――
9
  000 100.0 90.022
  500― ――
8
  000 100.0 80.024
  500100.0 80.05
  000
7
  000 100.0 70.027
  000100.0 70.010
  000
6
  000 100.0 60.029
  500100.0 60.016
  000
5
  000 100.0 50.031
  500100.0 50.022
  000
4
  000 100.0 40.033
  500100.0 40.030
  500
3
  000 100.0 30.036
  000100.0 30.044
  500
Note
 fThe runtime may be shorter than the estimation due to the influence of characteristics of each light source, conditions of use, installation 
environment, etc.
 fThe duration of use is referred to as the runtime when you use the projector 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.
Initial setting (installation setting)
Set [FRONT/REAR] and [FLOOR/CEILING] in [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. 
Refer to “Installation mode” ( x
  page   32) 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.   
						

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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 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[STANDBY MODE].
1)
 
Press 
 qw to switch the setting.
4/7
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 executing is displayed.
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 [DISPLA Y 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   
						

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2) Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
 f[SCREEN POSITION] cannot be selected or adjusted when [SCREEN FORMA T] is set to [16:10] in 
PT
-

RZ970 or PT
-
 RW930, or when [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3] in PT
-
 RX110.
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/01/0112 : 34 : 56LOCAL DATE
LOCAL TIME
Please set up a time zone according to the area of your 
country or region. 
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTTIME 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 .   
						

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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   131).
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.
6)
1) 8)5)
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   69)
2)  
Change the setting of the [PROJECT
 OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. ( x
  page   32)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x

  page   76) for the operation of the menu screen.
3)
 
Press the input selection button ( and , or , , , 
, , ) to select the input.
(SDI input is supported only for PT
-

RZ970.)
4)
 
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjustable 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 adjust the image size to match the screen.
8)

 
Press the  button again to adjust the focus.   
						

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9) Press the  button again to adjust the zoom to 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   59) for details.
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/
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 standby < v
>  button is pressed and the projector is switched off, the projector consumes power if the main 
power of the projector is on.
Usage of some functions is restricted but the power consumption during the standby mode is conserved when the [PROJECT OR SETUP] 
menu → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO].
 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. 
However, the settings or adjustments performed right before the power is turned off may not be reflected.   
						

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Projecting
Check the external device connection (x   page   50) and the power cord connection (x   page   57), and turn on 
the power (x   page   58) 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.
The input for projection can be switched by directly specifying it with the input selection button on the remote 
control or the control panel.
1)
 
Press the input selection button ( or  and , , , 
, , ) on the remote control or the control panel.
 Switches the input to RGB1 or RGB2.
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. Input selection can be fixed to 
RGB1 or RGB2 using the [SECURITY] menu → [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP].

 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.

*1Switches the input to SDI.
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.
*1 SDI input is supported only for PT-
RZ970.
Attention
 fImages 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 → [RGB IN]  → [RGB1 INPUT SETTING] in accordance with the signal input to the  terminal.   
						

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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
-
DLE030) is used. When the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-
 DLE030) is used, refer to “Adjusting the lens 
position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

DLE030) is used” (x
  page   69).
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 adjustment item and press 
 asqw to adjust.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens buttons (, , ) on the remote control.
 f button: 

Adjusts focus.
 f button: 

Adjusts zoom.
 f button: 

Adjusts shift.
2)
 
Select each adjustment item and press 
 asqw to adjust.
CAUTION
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in the opening around the lens.
Your hand may be caught in between, resulting to injury.
Note
 fThe zoom adjustment screen is displayed but it will not operate when a projection lens with no zoom function is attached. fWhen the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-
DLE055) is used, do not perform the shift adjustment, and use the projector with the lens 
position at the home position. ( x
  page   70)
 fThe adjustment can be performed faster by holding down  asqw for approximately six seconds or longer while adjusting the focus, or for 
approximately three seconds or longer while adjusting the shift.
 f It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. fOnly [FOCUS] is displayed in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color , even when the displayed characters are 
unreadable due to incorrect focus. (Factory default)
The displayed color of [FOCUS] dif

fers depending on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu  → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD 
DESIGN].
 f When the projector is switched of

f during the shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the projector is switched 
on. (x
  page   138)
 fWhen the main power is switched of

f during shift adjustment, the lens calibration error screen will be displayed during the next shift 
adjustment. Execute the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LENS CALIBRATION].
 f When the lens calibration error is displayed even though [LENS CALIBRA TION] was executed, ask your dealer to repair the unit.
Adjusting the lens position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model \
No.: 
ET
-

DLE030) is used
After attaching the projection lens, adjust the lens position and the focus with the projector correctly installed 
against the screen.
The focus balance between the center and periphery of the projected image will dif fer depending on the size of 
the projected image when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

DLE030) is attached. Adjust the focus balance of 
the periphery with the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

DLE030) as necessary.
1)
 
Move the lens to the ET-
 DLE030 lens standard position.
 fWhile the shift adjustment screen is displayed, press the  button on the remote control to 
display the  [HOME POSITION]  screen. Select [DLE030] to move the lens to the lens standard position. 
Refer to “Setting the lens position” ( x
  page   70) for details.
2)
 
Adjust the focus at the center of projected image.
 fFor the steps to adjust the focus, refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift” (

x   page   69).   
						

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3) Turn the periphery focus adjustment ring by hand to adjust the focus in t\
he periphery of the screen.
Periphery focus adjustment ring
4) Check the focus at the center of the image again and make fine adjustmen\
ts.
Note
 f The projected image size and scale shown on the periphery focus adjustment ring are an approximate guide.
Setting the lens position
To move the lens position to the home position or the lens standard position, perform the following procedure.
1)
 
Press the  button on the remote control while the shift adjustment screen is dis\
played.
 fThe 

[HOME POSITION]  screen is displayed.
LENS
HOME POSITION
EXECUTE CANCEL
ENTERMENU
NORMAL
CHANGE
2) Press 
qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[NORMAL] Moves the lens to the home position.
Select this item when replacing or removing the projection lens. Select this item when the Fixed-focus 
Lens (Model No.: ET-
DLE055) is used for projection.
[DLE030] Moves the lens to the ET
-

DLE030 lens standard position.
Select this item when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET
-

DLE030) is used for projection.
3) Press the  button.
 f[PROGRESS] is displayed in the 

[HOME POSITION] screen, and the lens position returns to the home 
position or the lens standard position.
Note
 f Complete the operation within approximately 5 seconds after the  [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed.  The [HOME POSITION] screen 
will disappear after time limit.
 f The home position of the lens is used when the lens is being replaced or when the projector is being stored, and it is not the optical center of 
the screen.
 fY

ou can also display the  [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the  button on the control panel or the  button on the 
remote control for at least three seconds.