Panasonic Projector PT-RZ970 User Manual
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 81 [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub‑menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 76) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used. 1) Press as to select [PICTURE MODE]. 2) Press qw. fThe [PICTURE MODE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [STANDARD] The image becomes suitable for moving images in general. [CINEMA] The image becomes suitable for movie contents. [NATURAL] The image becomes sRGB compliant. [REC709] The image becomes Rec.709 compliant when the setting other than [PICTURE MODE] is set to the factory default. [DICOM SIM.] The image becomes similar to that of DICOM Part 14 Grayscale Standard. [DYNAMIC] The light output is maximized for use in bright areas. [GRAPHIC] The image becomes suitable for input from the personal computer. Note fThe factory default picture mode is [GRAPHIC] for still image input signals and [ST ANDARD] for movie-based input signals. fRec.709 is an abbreviation of “ITU-R Recommendation BT .709” and is a color standard of high-vision broadcasting. fDICOM is an abbreviation of “Digital Imaging and COmmunication in Medicine” and is a standard for medical imaging devices. Although the DICOM name is used, the projector is not a medical device, and display images should not be used for medical purposes such as diagnosis. f While the item in [PICTURE MODE] is selected, press the button to save as the default value for when a new signal is input. The data of all items except [SYSTEM SELECT OR] in the [PICTURE] menu is saved. [CONTRAST] You can adjust the contrast of the colors. 1) Press as to select [CONTRAST]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [CONTRAST] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. The screen becomes brighter. -31 - +31 Press q. The screen becomes darker. Attention f Adjust the [PICTURE] menu → [BRIGHTNESS] first when you need to adjust the black level. [BRIGHTNESS] You can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected image. 1) Press as to select [BRIGHTNESS]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [BRIGHTNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu 82 - ENGLISH OperationAdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Increases the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. -31 - +31 Press q. Reduces the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. [COLOR] You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. 1) Press as to select [COLOR]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [COLOR] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Deepens colors. -31 - +31 Press q. Weakens colors. [TINT] You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. 1) Press as to select [TINT]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [TINT] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Adjusts skin tone toward greenish color. -31 - +31 Press q. Adjusts skin tone toward reddish purple. [COLOR TEMPERATURE] You can switch the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. Adjusting with color temperature 1) Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Factory default setting. [USER1] Adjusts white balance as desired. Refer to “Adjusting desired white balance” ( x page 82) for details. [USER2] [3200K] - [9300K] Sets the value in increments of 100 K. Select an item so that images become natural. Note f [DEFAULT] cannot be selected when the [PICTURE] menu → [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DICOM SIM.]. fThis item is fixed to [USER1] when the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [COLOR MATCHING] is set to anything other than [OFF]. fThe color temperature numerical values are guidelines. Adjusting desired white balance 1) Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE].

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 83 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to select [USER1] or [USER2]. 4) Press the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] screen is displayed. 5) Press as to select [WHITE BALANCE]. 6) Press the button. fThe [WHITE BALANCE] screen is displayed. 7) Press as to select [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] or [WHITE BALANCE LOW]. 8) Press the button. fThe [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] screen or the [WHITE BALANCE LOW] screen is displayed. 9) Press as to select [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 10) Press qw to adjust the level. Item Operation Adjustment Range of adjustment [RED] Press w. Deepens red. [WHITE BALANCE HIGH]: 0 - +255 (factory default is +255) [WHITE BALANCE LOW]: -127 - +127 (factory default is 0) Press q. Weakens red. [GREEN] Press w. Deepens green. Press q. Weakens green. [BLUE] Press w. Deepens blue. Press q. Weakens blue. Note f Adjust [COLOR TEMPERATURE] correctly. All colors will not be displayed properly unless adequate adjustment is made. If the adjustment does not look suitable, you can press the button on the remote control to return the setting for the selected item only to the factory default setting. Adjusting to desired white balance based on existing color temperature s\ ettings 1) Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to select anything other than [DEFAULT], [USER1], or [USER2]. 4) Press the button. fThe [CHANGE TO *****] screen is displayed. 5) Press as to select [USER1] or [USER2]. fThe status of the color temperature changed is saved to the selected item. 6) Press the button. fThe confirmation screen is displayed. 7) Press qw to select [OK], and press the button. fThe [USER1] or [USER2] data is overwritten. fThe data is not overwritten when [CANCEL] is selected with qw and the button is pressed. fThe [WHITE BALANCE HIGH] screen is displayed. 8) Press as to select [RED], [GREEN], or [BLUE]. 9) Press qw to adjust the level.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu 84 - ENGLISH Note fAdjust [COLOR TEMPERATURE] correctly. All colors will not be displayed properly unless adequate adjustment is made. If the adjustment does not look suitable, you can press the button on the remote control to return the setting for the selected item only to the factory default setting. f When color temperature has been changed, the colors before and after the change will dif fer slightly . Changing the name of [USER1] or [USER2] 1) Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to select [USER1] or [USER2]. 4) Press the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE] screen is displayed. 5) Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE NAME CHANGE]. 6) Press the button. fThe [COLOR TEMPERATURE NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. 7) Press asqw to select the text, and press the button to enter the text. 8) Press asqw to select [OK], and press the button. fThe name set to color temperature is changed. Note f The display of [USER1] or [USER2] is also changed when the name is changed. [WHITE GAIN] Adjust the brightness of the white part of the image. 1) Press as to select [WHITE GAIN]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [WHITE GAIN] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Brightness of the white part gets stronger. 0 - +10 Press q. The image becomes more natural. [GAMMA] You can switch gamma mode. 1) Press as to select [GAMMA]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Factory default setting. [USER] Uses the gamma data registered by the user. (Registration requires separate software. Consult your dealer.) [1.8] Set so that images become as you like. [2.0] [2.2]

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 85 Note fWhen the edge blending adjustment is performed while [DEF AULT] is selected, it will be the same gamma mode as when [2.2] is selected. (Only for PT- RW930, PT- RX110) Changing the [USER] name 1) Press as to select [GAMMA]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to select [USER]. 4) Press the button. fThe [GAMMA] screen is displayed. 5) Press the button. fThe [GAMMA NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. 6) Press asqw to select the text, and press the button to enter the text. 7) Press asqw to select [OK], and press the button. fThe gamma selection name is changed. Note f Display of [USER] is also changed when the name is changed. [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] You can correct the image to the optimal vividness even if it is projected under a bright light. 1) Press as to select [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] No correction. [1] - [6] Corrects the vividness of the image. The larger the value, the stronger the correction. [SHARPNESS] You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image. 1) Press as to select [SHARPNESS]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [SHARPNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to adjust the level. Operation AdjustmentRange of adjustment Press w. Contours become sharper. 0 - +15 Press q. Contours become softer. Note f If you press w while the adjustment value is [+15], the value will become [0]. If you press q while the adjustment value is [0], the value will become [+15].

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu 86 - ENGLISH [NOISE REDUCTION] You can reduce noises when the input image is degraded and noise is occurring in the image signal. 1) Press as to select [NOISE REDUCTION]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [NOISE REDUCTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] No correction. [1] Slightly corrects the noise. [2] Moderately corrects the noise. [3] Strongly corrects the noise. Attention fWhen this is set for an input signal with less noise, the image may look dif ferent from the original image. In such a case, set it to [OFF]. [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] Light adjustment of the light source and signal compensation are performed automatically according to the image to make the contrast optimum for the image. 1) Press as to select [DYNAMIC CONTRAST]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables the dynamic contrast function. [1] Adjusts the light source and compensates signals to a small extent. [2] Adjusts the light source and compensates signals to a moderate extent. [3] Adjusts the light source and compensates signals to a large extent. [USER] Set any desired correction. Refer to “Performing desired correction” ( x page 86) for details. Performing desired correction 1) Press as to select [DYNAMIC CONTRAST]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to select [USER]. 4) Press the button. fThe [DYNAMIC CONTRAST] screen is displayed. 5) Press as to select the item to set. fThe items in the detailed setting will switch each time you press qw . fPress the button when [MUL TI PROJECTOR SYNC] is selected. Setting item Details [AUTO CONTRAST] (Automatic light source adjustment) [OFF] Does not adjust the light source. [1] - [255] The higher the value, the stronger the light adjustment of the light source. Can be set in increments of 1.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu ENGLISH - 87 Setting itemDetails [BRIGHT SIGNAL LEVEL] (Setting of the brightness level of the signal to start the light adjustment) [6%] - [50%]Adjusts the light source when the brightness level of the video signal being input gets lower than the set value. The higher the value, the larger the range to perform the light adjustment of the light source. Can be set in increments of 1 %. (Factory setting: 30 %) [LIGHTS OUT TIMER] (Time setting until the light turns off) [DISABLE] Does not turn off the light source. [0.0s] - [10.0s] Turns off the light source when the brightness level of the video signal being input goes under the value set in [LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL]. Select an item from [0.0s] - [4.0s], [5.0s], [7.0s], or [10.0s]. [0.0s] - [4.0s] can be selected in increments of 0.5. [LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL] (Setting of the brightness level of the signal to turn off the light) [0%] - [5%] Sets the level of the brightness of the video signal to turn off the light source with [LIGHTS OUT TIMER]. Can be set in increments of 1 %. (Factory setting: 0 %) [MANUAL INTENSITY] (Manual light source adjustment) [0] - [255] The larger the value, the stronger the correction. Can be set in increments of 1. (Factory setting: 255) [DYNAMIC GAMMA] (Adjustment of signal compensation) [OFF] Does not compensate the signal. [1] Slightly compensates the signal. [2] Moderately compensates the signal. [3] Strongly compensates the signal. [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] Sets the contrast synchronization function. This setting item is common with the following menu item. f The [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] Refer to the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [MULTI PROJECTOR SYNC] (x page 134) for details. Note f[LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL] cannot be set when [LIGHTS OUT TIMER] is set to [DISABLE]. fWhen [LIGHTS OUT TIMER] is set to anything other than [DISABLE], the following are the conditions to turn the light source back on again from the state that the light source has turned off by this function. g When the brightness level of the video signal being input has exceeded the value set in [LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL] gWhen the input signal is gone gWhen on-screen display such as menu screen (OSD) or input guide, a test pattern, or a warning message is displayed gWhen the operating environment temperature is around 0 °C (32 °F) and the light source is forced to turn on due to warm-up fWhen the image of analog signal is projected, the image may be af fected by the signal noise while the brightness level of the video signal is detected. In such case, it is determined that the signal has not fallen below even when the brightness level of the image falls below the value set in [LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL]. fThe contrast will be maximized when [DYNAMIC GAMMA] is set to [3]. fThe brightness control function and the dynamic contrast function will operate simultaneously , but the dynamic contrast function will not operate while measuring the brightness and the color . fThe contrast synchronization function is a function to display a combined screen with a balanced contrast by sharing the brightness level of the video signal input to each projector when a multi-display is constructed by combining the projected image of multiple projectors. [SYSTEM SELECTOR] The projector will automatically detect the input signal, but you can set the system method manually when an unstable signal is input. Set the system method matching the input signal. 1) Press as to select [SYSTEM SELECTOR]. 2) Press the button. 3) Press as to select a system format. fSelect the system format with asqw when a signal is input connected to the terminal. (Only for PT - RZ970) fA vailable system formats vary depending on the input signal. Terminal System format terminal, / terminal Select [AUTO], [NTSC], [NTSC4.43], [PAL], [PAL - M], [PAL - N], [SECAM], or [PAL60]. Select [AUTO] normally. ([AUTO] will automatically determine from [NTSC], [NTSC4.43], [PAL], [PAL - M], [PAL - N], [SECAM], or [PAL60].) Switch the setting to the appropriate TV signal format.

Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu 88 - ENGLISH TerminalSystem format terminal, terminal 480/60i, 576/50i, or 576/50p signal Select [RGB] or [YC BCR]. 640 x 480/60 or 480/60p signal Select an item from [640x480/60], [480/60p YC BCR], or [480/60p RGB]. Other moving image signals Select [RGB] or [YP BPR]. terminal 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, or 576/50p signal Select [RGB] or [YC BCR]. Other moving image signals Select [RGB] or [YP BPR]. terminal, terminal 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, or 576/50p signal Select [AUTO], [RGB], or [YC BCR]. Other moving image signals Select [AUTO], [RGB], or [YP BPR]. terminal (Only for PT - RZ970) Select an item from [AUTO], [480/60i YC BCR], [576/50i YCBCR], [720/50p YPBPR], [720/60p YPBPR], [1080/24p YPBPR], [1080/24sF YPBPR], [1080/25p YPBPR], [1080/30p YPBPR], [1080/50i YPBPR], [1080/60i YPBPR], [1080/50p YPBPR], [1080/60p YPBPR], [1080/24p RGB], [1080/24sF RGB], [1080/25p RGB], [1080/30p RGB], [1080/50i RGB], [1080/60i RGB], [2K/24p RGB], [2K/25p RGB], [2K/30p RGB], [2K/48p YPBPR], [2K/50p YPBPR], or [2K/60p YPBPR]. 4) Press the button. Note f For details of the types of video signals that can be used with the projector , refer to “List of compatible signals” (x page 200). fThis may not function properly for some connected external devices. sRGB-compliant video sRGB is an international standard (IEC61966-2-1) for color reproduction defined by IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission). Set according to the following steps to reproduce more faithful, sRGB compliant colors. 1) Set [COLOR MA TCHING] to [OFF]. fRefer to [COLOR MA TCHING] (x page 100). 2) Display the [PICTURE] menu. fRefer to “[PICTURE] menu” ( x page 81). 3) Press as to select [PICTURE MODE]. 4) Press qw to set [NATURAL]. 5) Press as to select [COLOR]. 6) Press the button on the remote control to set the factory default setting. 7) Follow Steps 5) ‑ 6) to set [TINT], [COLOR TEMPERATURE], [WHITE GAIN], [GAMMA], and [SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW] to the factory default settings. Note f sRGB is available for RGB signal input only .

Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu ENGLISH - 89 [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub‑menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 76) for the operation of the menu screen. Note f When the optional DIGIT AL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET- YFB100G, ET- YFB200G) is connected to the terminal, adjust the shift, aspect, and clock phase from the menu of DIGIT AL LINK output supported device at first. [SHIFT] Move the image position vertically or horizontally if the image projected on the screen is still out of position even when the positions of the projector and screen are correct. 1) Press as to select [SHIFT]. 2) Press the button. fThe [SHIFT] screen is displayed. 3) Press asqw to adjust the position. Orientation Operation Adjustment Vertical (up and down) adjustment Press a. The image position moves up. Press s. The image position moves down. Horizontal (right and left) adjustment Press w. The image position moves to the right. Press q.The image position moves to the left. Note f For the portrait setting, image position is moved horizontally when “V ertical (up and down) adjustment” is made. Image position is moved vertically when “Horizontal (right and left) adjustment” is made. [ASPECT] You can switch the aspect ratio of the image. The aspect ratio is switched within the screen range selected in the [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING] → [SCREEN FORMAT]. Set [SCREEN FORMAT] first. ( x page 101) 1) Press as to select [ASPECT]. 2) Press qw or the button. fThe [ASPECT] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 3) Press qw to switch the item. fThe items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT] Displays images without changing the aspect ratio of the input signals. [VID AUTO] *1Identifies the video ID (VID) embedded in the video signal, and automatically switches the image size between 4:3 and 16:9. This is enabled when NTSC signal is input.

Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu 90 - ENGLISH [AUTO]*2The projector identifies the video ID (VID) embedded in the video signals and displays the image by automatically switching the screen sizes between 4:3 and 16:9. This function is effective for 480/60i and 480/60p signals. [THROUGH] Displays images without changing the resolution of the input signals. [16:9] Displays images with the aspect ratio converted to 16:9 when standard signals are input *3. When wide-screen signals are input*4, the images are displayed without changing the aspect ratio. [4:3] Displays images without changing the aspect ratio when standard signals are input *3. When wide- screen signals are input*4, the images are reduced to be displayed without changing input aspect ratio so that the images will fit in the 4:3 screen. [H FIT] Displays images using the entire width of the screen range selected in [SCREEN FORMA T]. When signals have the aspect ratio vertically longer than the screen aspect ratio selected in [SCREEN FORMAT], the images are displayed with the top and bottom parts cut off. [V FIT] Displays images using the entire height of the screen range selected in [SCREEN FORMA T]. When signals have the aspect ratio horizontally longer than the aspect ratio of the screen selected in [SCREEN FORMAT], the images are displayed with the right and left parts cut off. [HV FIT] Displays images in the entire screen range selected in [SCREEN FORMA T]. When the aspect ratio of the input signals differs from that of the screen range, the images are displayed with the aspect ratio converted to that of the screen selected in [SCREEN FORMAT]. *1 During video signals and Y/C signal (NTSC) input only *2 During RGB signal (480/60i, 480/60p) input only *3 Standard signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4. *4 Wide-screen signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 16:10, 16:9, 15:9 or 15:10. Note f Some size modes are not available for certain types of input signals. [DEF AUL T] cannot be selected for video signal, Y/C signal (NTSC), or analog RGB signal (480/60i, 480/60p). f If an aspect ratio which is dif ferent from the aspect ratio for the input signals is selected, the images will appear dif ferently from the originals. Be careful of this when selecting the aspect ratio. f If using the projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programs for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that adjusting the aspect ratio or using the zoom function to change the screen images may be an infringement of the rights of the original copyright owner for that program under copyright protection laws. T ake care when using a function of the projector such as the aspect ratio adjustment and zoom function. f If conventional (normal) 4:3 images which are not wide-screen images are displayed on a wide screen, the edges of the images may not be visible or they may become distorted. Such images should be viewed as with an aspect ratio of 4:3 in the original format intended by the creator of the images. [ZOOM] You can adjust the image size. The adjustments in [ZOOM] will differ depending on the setting of the [POSITION] menu → [ASPECT]. When [ASPECT] is set to other than [DEFAULT] and [THROUGH] 1) Press as to select [ZOOM]. 2) Press the button. fThe [ZOOM] screen is displayed. 3) Press as to select [INTERLOCKED]. 4) Press qw to switch the item. [OFF] Sets the [VERTICAL] and [HORIZONTAL] zoom ratio. [ON] Uses [BOTH] to set zoom ratio. Image can be enlarged or reduced vertically and horizontally at the same magnification. 5) Press as to select [VERTICAL] or [HORIZONTAL]. fIf [ON] is selected, select [BOTH]. 6) Press qw to adjust. Note f When the [POSITION] menu → [ASPECT] is set to [THROUGH], [ZOOM] cannot be adjusted.