Panasonic PT-DS8500U Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsFunctional ManualDLP™ Based Projector Commercial UseThank you for purchasing a Panasonic Projector.Before operating this produc

Precautions with regard to safety10 - ENGLISHImportant InformationDo not allow children to reach the AA/R6 batteries.The battery can cause personal i

NETWORK menu100 - ENGLISHSettingsError information page JWhen “Error (Detail)” is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 101SettingsE-mail setup page JWith this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail

NETWORK menu102 - ENGLISHSettings Check these boxes when E-mail is to be sent periodically to the second E-mail address. E-mail will be sent at the ti

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 103SettingsE-mail setup page (continued) J Enter the E-mail address to which the E-mail is to be sent when two E-mail addresses

NETWORK menu104 - ENGLISHSettingsAuthentication set up page JThe POP/SMTP server is set on this page when POP/SMTP authentication is required for mail

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 105SettingsContents of mail sent JMail with the contents shown below is sent when the E-mail settings have been Qestablished.ࣹࣹ

NETWORK menu106 - ENGLISHSettings JAdjust clock pageClick [Detailed set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page. Time zone selection

ENGLISH - 107MaintenanceMonitor Lamp indicatorsManaging the indicated problemsIf a problem should occur with the projector, the indicators will inform

Monitor Lamp indicators108 - ENGLISHMaintenance JTEMP indicatorLamp indicationInformation Check point Remedial measureLighting in redWarm-up statusDid

ENGLISH - 109MaintenanceReplacementBefore replacing the unitTurn off the POWER switch of the projector in proper way and disconnect the power plug fro

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 11Important InformationCAUTIONPOWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and

Replacement110 - ENGLISHMaintenance JLamp unitThe LAMP unit is consumable product. You can check the duration of usage time using [LAMP1/LAMP2] of [ST

ReplacementENGLISH - 111Maintenance JProcedure of lamp unit replacementAttentionWhen the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly und

112 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTroubleshootingShould any problem persist, contact your dealer.Problem CauseReference pagePower does not turn on.The power cor

TroubleshootingENGLISH - 113MaintenanceProblem CauseReference pagePicture from a computer does not appear.The cable may be longer than the optional ca

114 - ENGLISHAppendixTechnical InformationPJLink protocolThe network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be

Technical InformationENGLISH - 115AppendixControl commands via LAN JWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode)<Connection

Technical Information116 - ENGLISHAppendix JWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode)<Connection method>Obta

Technical InformationENGLISH - 117AppendixSerial terminalThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C

Technical Information118 - ENGLISHAppendix JBasic formatTransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are s

Technical InformationENGLISH - 119Appendix JCable specications<When connected to a computer>Projector1 NC NC 1Computer (DTE specications)2 23

Precautions with regard to safety12 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCautions when installingAfter removing the projection lens, install the dust sponge

Technical Information120 - ENGLISHAppendixREMOTE 2 IN terminalUsing the [REMOTE 2 IN] terminal provided on the connection terminals of the main unit,

Technical InformationENGLISH - 121AppendixTwo window display combination listSubwindowMain windowRGB1 RGB2VIDEO inputS- VIDEO inputDVI HDMI*3SDIRGB in

Technical Information122 - ENGLISHAppendixList of compatible signalsThe following table species the types of signals compatible with the projector.Fo

Technical InformationENGLISH - 123AppendixModeDisplay resolution (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz)FormatPnP *1H (kHz)V (Hz)RGB2DVI-

124 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecicationsModel No. PT-DZ8700U PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300UPower supply AC120 V 60 HzPower consumption970 W 950 WWhen [STANDBY MOD

SpecicationsENGLISH - 125AppendixModel No. PT-DZ8700U PT-DS8500U PT-DW8300UTerminalsVIDEO IN 1 set, BNC, 1.0 V [p-p] 75 ΩS-VIDEO IN 1 set, Mini DIN 4

126 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecicationsTrademark AcknowledgementMicrosoft z® and its logos, Windows®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and Internet

Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsENGLISH - 127AppendixCeiling mount bracket safeguardsWhen installing the ceiling mount bracket to the projector, insta

Index128 - ENGLISHAppendixIndexAAbout brand ...126Accessories ...16ADVANCED MENU ...

F0710-10710TQBJ0341Panasonic Solutions Company3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094TEL: (877) 803 - 8492Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississa

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 13Important InformationCautions when setting the projectors 1 When installing and using the projector wit

Precautions with regard to safety14 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCautions when setting the projectors 2 When placing the projector in conned space

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 15Important Information Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand.If the surface

Precautions with regard to safety16 - ENGLISHImportant InformationAccessoriesMake sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.Rem

ENGLISH - 17PreparationAbout Your ProjectorAttentionDo not drop the remote control. zAvoid contact with liquids or moisture. zDo not attempt to modify

About Your Projector18 - ENGLISHPreparationProjector body JFront viewSide views J Û: Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable.Burglar hook por

About Your ProjectorENGLISH - 19Preparation JCONTROL PANEL JTerminals on sideAttentionDo not touch the LAN terminal with your bare hands or body, as

Important Safety Notice2 - ENGLISHImportant InformationImportant Safety NoticeDear Panasonic Customer:The following information should be read and un

About Your Projector20 - ENGLISHPreparationSetting projector ID number to remote controlEach projector can be assigned a unique ID number, and the han

ENGLISH - 21Getting StartedSetting upProjection methodYou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired met

Setting up22 - ENGLISHGetting StartedScreen size and throw distanceWhen planning the projector and screen geometry, refer to the gures below and the

Setting upENGLISH - 23Getting Started JProjected range using geometric adjustment (PT-DZ8700U/PT-DS8500U only)VERTICAL KEYSTONE (Side View) HORIZONTA

Setting up24 - ENGLISHGetting Started JProjection distance by projection lens (for PT-DZ8700U)For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 10 (Unit : m) QLens

Setting upENGLISH - 25Getting StartedFor the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) QLens type Zoom lensModel number of projection lensET-D75LE1 ET

Setting up26 - ENGLISHGetting StartedFor the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) QLens type Zoom lensModel number of projection lensET-D75LE1 ET-

Setting upENGLISH - 27Getting Started JProjection distance by projection lens (for PT-DS8500U)For the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) QLens ty

Setting up28 - ENGLISHGetting StartedFor the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) QLens type Zoom lensModel number of projection lensET-D75LE1 ET

Setting upENGLISH - 29Getting Started JProjection distance by projection lens (for PT-DW8300U)For the screen aspect ratio of 16 : 9 (Unit : m) QLens t

Important Safety NoticeENGLISH - 3Important InformationWARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digit

Setting up30 - ENGLISHGetting StartedFor the screen aspect ratio of 4 : 3 (Unit : m) QLens type Zoom lensModel number of projection lensET-D75LE1 ET-

Setting upENGLISH - 31Getting StartedIf the projector is used with a screen size not listed in this manual, check the diagonal dimension (inch) of you

Setting up32 - ENGLISHGetting Started JCalculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-DS8500U)Model number of projection lensThr

Setting upENGLISH - 33Getting Started JCalculation formulas for projection distance by lens types (for PT-DW8300U)Model number of projection lensThr

34 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnectionsBefore connection to the projectorRead carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. zTurning

ConnectionsENGLISH - 35Getting Started JPin assignments and signal names of <DVI-D IN> terminalOutside viewPin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal n

Connections36 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnecting example : ComputersNoteThe DVI-D signal input terminal supports only a single link. zFor the specica

ENGLISH - 37Getting StartedRemoving/attaching the projection lens (optional)Move the lens to the home position before replacing or removing the projec

38 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPowering ON/OFFConnecting the power cordBe sure to Insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from c

Powering ON/OFFENGLISH - 39Basic OperationPowering up the projectorWhen using an optional lens, install a projection lens before switch on the project

4 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPreparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance AppendixThe size is almost the same as the former mo

Powering ON/OFF40 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPowering off the projectorPress POWER STANDBY (1 ) ).Press ◄► to select [OK] and press 2 ) (ENTER). (or pr

ENGLISH - 41Basic OperationProjectingCheck the connections of the peripheral devices, installation of the projection lens (Æpage 37), and connection o

Projecting42 - ENGLISHBasic OperationAdjustment range after lens position (optical shift)Do not move the lens beyond the bounds of the shift range as

ProjectingENGLISH - 43Basic OperationMoving the projection lens position to the home positionPress and hold <LENS> button on the projector’s con

Projecting44 - ENGLISHBasic Operation JProcedure for adjusting the focus balance (tilt compensation in the lens mount)Three focus adjustment screws o

ProjectingENGLISH - 45Basic OperationIf the lens is heavy or the projector is installed so that it is tilted, the lens may be tilted, resulting in the

46 - ENGLISHBasic OperationBasic operations using the remote controlUsing the SHUTTER functionIf the projector is not used for a certain period of tim

Basic operations using the remote controlENGLISH - 47Basic OperationAutomatic adjustmentThe automatic setup function can be used to automatically adju

Basic operations using the remote control48 - ENGLISHBasic OperationChanging the picture aspect ratioYou can toggle through an appropriate set of aspe

ENGLISH - 49SettingsMenu NavigationMenus are extensively used for conguring, adjusting or reconguring the projector.Navigating through the menu JOpe

ENGLISH - 5Important InformationPreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixContentsBe sure to read “Precautions with regard

Menu Navigation50 - ENGLISHSettingsMAIN MENUThe main menu consists of the following 11 menu items.When a main menu item is selected, the screen change

Menu NavigationENGLISH - 51Settings JDISPLAY LANGUAGE [ ]Details (Æpage 67) JDISPLAY OPTION[ ]Sub-menu item Default PageCOLOR MATCHING OFF 68LARGE

52 - ENGLISHSettingsPICTURE menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).PICTURE MODEThe user can

PICTURE menuENGLISH - 53SettingsCONTRASTYou can adjust the contrast of the projected image.Press ▲▼ to select [CONTRAST].1 ) Press ◄► or <ENTER>

PICTURE menu54 - ENGLISHSettingsCOLOR TEMPERATUREYou can adjust the white balance of the projected image.Press ▲▼ to select [COLOR 1 ) TEMPERATURE].Pr

PICTURE menuENGLISH - 55SettingsPress ▲▼◄► to select characters 5 ) and press <ENTER> button to input them.Press ▲▼◄► to select [OK], and 6. pre

PICTURE menu56 - ENGLISHSettingsSHARPNESSThis adjusts the sharpness of the pictures.Press ▲▼ to select [SHARPNESS].1 ) Press ◄► or <ENTER> butto

PICTURE menuENGLISH - 57SettingsSYSTEM SELECTORThis enables the projector to automatically recognize input signals. Furthermore, if unstable signals a

58 - ENGLISHSettingsPOSITION menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).SHIFTThis function allow

POSITION menuENGLISH - 59SettingsVID AUTO (PRI.) JThe projector identies the abovementioned VID or S1 signals and displays the picture by automatical

6 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPreparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance AppendixContentsTo display pictures complying with t

POSITION menu60 - ENGLISHSettingsPress ▲▼ to select [INTERLOCKED].3 ) Press ◄► to switch [INTERLOCKED].4 ) OFFThe [VERTICAL] and [HORIZONTAL] settings

POSITION menuENGLISH - 61SettingsKEYSTONE menu JVERTICAL KEYSTONE zVERTICAL SUB KEYSTONE zHORIZONTAL KEYSTONE zHORIZONTAL SUB KEYSTONE zLINEARITY z JC

POSITION menu62 - ENGLISHSettingsKEYSTONE (PT-DW8300 only)If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen h

ENGLISH - 63SettingsADVANCED MENUSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).DIGITAL CINEMA REALITYIn

ADVANCED MENU64 - ENGLISHSettingsINPUT RESOLUTIONInput resolution adjustment achieves the best image when the screen ickers or halo is observed aroun

ADVANCED MENUENGLISH - 65Settings JTo display the adjustment markerPress ▲▼ to select [MARKER].7 ) Press ◄► to select [ON].8 ) A marker for adjusting

ADVANCED MENU66 - ENGLISHSettingsFRAME DELAYWhen 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i and 1 080/24sF signals are being input, this simplies image processing so that

ENGLISH - 67SettingsDISPLAY LANGUAGE menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).Changing the dis

68 - ENGLISHSettingsSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).COLOR MATCHINGWhen multiple sets are

DISPLAY OPTION menuENGLISH - 69SettingsPress <ENTER> button.3 ) The [ z709MODE] or [MEASURED MODE] screen will be displayed.Press ▲▼ to select [

ENGLISH - 7Important InformationPreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixContentsNetwork connections...

DISPLAY OPTION menu70 - ENGLISHSettingsPress ◄► to adjust [SCREEN 4 ) POSITION].In the case of the PT-DZ8700U : zWhen [SCREEN FORMAT] is [16 : 9] A

DISPLAY OPTION menuENGLISH - 71SettingsAdjust the light portion of RED.4 ) In [RED] of [WHITE BALANCE HIGH], adjust zthe 100 % of the white level of

DISPLAY OPTION menu72 - ENGLISHSettings JAdjusting the position automaticallySelect [POSITION ADJUST] in step 3).1. Press ◄► to switch [POSITION 2. AD

DISPLAY OPTION menuENGLISH - 73SettingsPress ◄► to switch [DVI SIGNAL 6 ) LEVEL].The setting will change as follows each time z◄► is pressed.0-255 :

DISPLAY OPTION menu74 - ENGLISHSettings JOSD DESIGNThis sets the color of the on-screen display (OSD).1 : Yellow 2 : Blue6 : Brown 3 : White5 : Pink 4

ENGLISH - 75SettingsPROJECTOR SETUP menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).PROJECTOR IDThe p

PROJECTOR SETUP menu76 - ENGLISHSettingsCOOLING CONDITIONYou can control the fan speed for projecting angle. When the projector is angled, [COOLING CO

PROJECTOR SETUP menuENGLISH - 77SettingsNoteOnly when [DUAL] or [SINGLE] is selected in [LAMP zSELECT], [LAMP RELAY] is availableIf [DUAL] is selecte

PROJECTOR SETUP menu78 - ENGLISHSettingsWhen [MODE] is set to [AUTO] QPress ▲▼ to select [LINK].5 ) Press ◄► to switch [LINK].6 ) The setting will cha

PROJECTOR SETUP menuENGLISH - 79SettingsWhen [MODE] of brightness control is Q[OFF]The state that the brightness control is OFF is displayed. The nam

8 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPrecautions with regard to safetyWARNINGPOWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equ

PROJECTOR SETUP menu80 - ENGLISHSettingsDetails of error zError message Remedial measure[Exceed maximum number of projectors.]Limit number of • projec

PROJECTOR SETUP menuENGLISH - 81SettingsDisplay the internal test pattern [ALL 9 ) WHITE] on all projectors.Set [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL GAIN] 10) of all p

PROJECTOR SETUP menu82 - ENGLISHSettingsPress ▲▼ to select [TIME] or 4 ) [COMMAND] and change the setting according to the instructions of the menu.TI

PROJECTOR SETUP menuENGLISH - 83SettingsWhen the D7700 Series is selected QPress ▲▼ to select input signal 1. [DVI-D] or [SDI].[RGB1], [RGB2], [VIDEO]

PROJECTOR SETUP menu84 - ENGLISHSettingsNO SIGNAL SHUT-OFFYou can set the timer to switch off the power of the projector after a certain period of tim

PROJECTOR SETUP menuENGLISH - 85SettingsPress <ENTER> button.4 ) The [ADJUST CLOCK] screen will be displayed. zPress ▲▼ to select the item to be

PROJECTOR SETUP menu86 - ENGLISHSettingsSAVE ALL USER DATAThis saves various setting values as a backup to the internal memory of the projector.Press

ENGLISH - 87SettingsP IN P menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).Using the P IN P functionT

88 - ENGLISHSettingsTEST PATTERN menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).TEST PATTERNResults

ENGLISH - 89SettingsSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50). JREGISTERED SIGNAL STATUSThe name ca

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 9Important InformationDo not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the projector.Failur

TEST PATTERN menu90 - ENGLISHSettingsManaging the sub memory listYou can restore the sub memory data when using signals from the same input source. Su

ENGLISH - 91SettingsSECURITY menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).When you apply to the [S

SECURITY menu92 - ENGLISHSettingsDISPLAY SETTINGYou can set your original text, such as company name or URL information, to display regularly on the p

SECURITY menuENGLISH - 93SettingsCONTROL DEVICE SETUPControl from the remote control and main unit controls can be restricted.Press ▲▼ to select [CONT

94 - ENGLISHSettingsNETWORK menuSee “Navigating through the menu” z(Æpage 49).See “MAIN MENU” and “SUB MENU” z(Æpage 50).NETWORK SETUPMake the ini

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 95SettingsNetwork connectionsThe projector is equipped with network functions, and web browser controls can be used to carry out

NETWORK menu96 - ENGLISHSettingsAccessing from the Web browserActivate the Web browser in the personal computer.1 ) Enter the IP address set by the pr

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 97SettingsChange Password page JClick [Change password]. Administrator UserAdministrator mode QAdministrator account z Account C

NETWORK menu98 - ENGLISHSettingsBasic control page JTo move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. Page selection tabs C

NETWORK menuENGLISH - 99SettingsDetail control page JClick [Projector control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. Pressing the