Projecting. Panasonic PT-RQ32KU

Chapter 3   Basic Operations — Projecting

Projecting

Check the projection lens attachment ( x page 48), external device connection ( x page 51), power cord connection ( x page 59), switch on the power ( x page 61) to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.

Selecting the input signal.

The input of the image to project can be switched. Method to switch the input is as follows.

f Press the input selection button on the remote control and directly specify the input of the image to project.

f Press the input selection button on the control panel and directly specify the input of the image to project.

f Display the input selection screen and select the input of the image to project from the list.

Remote control Control panel

Switching the input directly with the remote control

The input of the image to project can be switched by directly specifying it with the input selection button on the remote control.

1) Press the input selection button (<DIGITAL LINK>, <DVI-D>, <HDMI>, <SLOT 1>, <SLOT 2>, <SDI>).

<DIGITAL LINK>

<DVI-D>

<HDMI>

<SLOT 1>

<SLOT 2>

<SDI>

Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK.

The image of the signal input to the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal is projected.

Switches the input to DVI-D.

This can be operated when the optional Interface Board equipped with the DVI-D input is installed in the slot.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the DVI-D inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

Switches the input to HDMI.

This can be operated when the optional Interface Board equipped with the HDMI input is installed in the slot.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the HDMI inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

Switches the input to the signal of the optional Interface Board installed in <SLOT 1>.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

Switches the input to the signal of the optional Interface Board installed in <SLOT 2>.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

Switches the input to SDI1, SDI2, SDI3, or SDI4 installed on the projector as standard.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the SDI inputs equipped on the projector as standard is selected.

All the SDI inputs including the SDI input equipped on the projector as standard and the SDI input on the installed optional Interface Board are switched when an optional Interface Board equipped with the SDI input is installed in the slot.

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]. When the SDI signal is input, set the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN], or set the

[DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SLOT IN].

f Confirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu →

[ASPECT].

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Note f When the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the <DIGITAL LINK/

LAN> terminal, the input on the DIGITAL LINK output supported device changes each time the <DIGITAL LINK> 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 DIGITAL LINK, and then switch the input on the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.

f <DVI-D> button, <HDMI> button, <SLOT 1> button, and <SLOT 2> button can be used when the optional Interface Board equipped with corresponding input is installed in the slot.

f The operation when the <DVI-D> button, <HDMI> button, <SLOT 1> button, <SLOT 2> button, or <SDI> button is pressed can be fixed to operation to switch to the specified input using the [SECURITY] menu → [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP].

Switching the input directly with the control panel

The input of the image to project can be switched by directly specifying it with the input selection button on the control panel.

1) Press the input selection button (<SDI 1/2>, <SDI 3/4>, <DIGITAL LINK>, <SLOT 1>, <SLOT 2>).

<SDI 1/2>

<SDI 3/4>

<DIGITAL LINK>

<SLOT 1>

<SLOT 2>

Switches the input to SDI1 or SDI2 equipped on the projector as standard.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when either of the SDI1 or SDI2 input is selected.

Switches the input to SDI3 or SDI4 equipped on the projector as standard.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when either of the SDI3 or SDI4 input is selected.

Switches the input to DIGITAL LINK.

The image of the signal input to the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal is projected.

Switches the input to the signal of the optional Interface Board installed in <SLOT 1>.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

Switches the input to the signal of the optional Interface Board installed in <SLOT 2>.

The input is switched every time the button is pressed when one of the inputs is selected on the installed optional Interface Board.

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]. When the SDI signal is input, set the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SDI IN], or set the

[DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SLOT IN].

f Confirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu →

[ASPECT].

Note f If the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the <DIGITAL LINK/LAN> terminal, the input of the DIGITAL LINK output supported device is switched every time the <DIGITAL LINK> 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 DIGITAL LINK, and then switch the input on the twisted-pair-cable transmitter.

f The <SLOT 1> button and the <SLOT 2> button can be used when the optional Interface Board equipped with corresponding input is installed in the slot.

f The operation when the <SDI 1/2> button, <SDI 3/4> button, <SLOT 1> button, or <SLOT 2> button is pressed can be fixed to operation to switch to the input set in the [SECURITY] menu → [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP].

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Switching the input by displaying the input selection screen

The input of the image for projection can be selected by displaying the input selection screen.

1) Press the <INPUT MENU> button on the remote control or control panel.

f The input selection screen is displayed.

Following input selection screen is an example of installing the optional Interface Board for HDMI 2 input

(Model No.: ET-MDNHM10) to <SLOT 1>, and the optional Interface Board for DVI-D 2 input (Model No.:

ET-MDNDV10) to <SLOT 2>.

INPUT SELECT

SDI1

SDI2

SDI3

SDI4

DIGITAL LINK

HDMI1 [SLOT1]

HDMI2 [SLOT1]

DVI-D3 [SLOT2]

DVI-D4 [SLOT2]

ENTER

SELECT

SET

2) Press the <INPUT MENU> button again.

f The input will switch each time you press the <INPUT MENU> button.

Note f Input can be switched by pressing as to select the input of the image for projection and pressing the <ENTER> button while the input selection screen is displayed.

f The [MULTI DISPLAY MODE] screen is display when the <INPUT MENU> button is pressed while in the four-screen display mode. Set the

[MULTI DISPLAY] menu → [MULTI DISPLAY MODE] to anything other than [OFF] when using the four-screen display mode. ( x page 160) f If the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the projector, the input selection menu for the DIGITAL LINK output supported device is displayed when the <ENTER> button is pressed while the DIGITAL LINK input is selected in the input selection screen.

f If the optional DIGITAL LINK output supported device (Model No.: ET-YFB100G, ET-YFB200G) is connected to the projector, the DIGITAL

LINK logo and the input name selected in the DIGITAL LINK output supported device are displayed in the display section of the [DIGITAL

LINK] in the input selection screen.

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-D75LE95) is used. When the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE95) is used, refer to “Adjusting the lens position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE95) is used” ( x page 73).

Using the control panel

1) Press the <LENS> button on the control panel.

f Pressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].

2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.

Using the remote control

1) Press the lens buttons (<FOCUS>, <ZOOM>, <SHIFT>) on the remote control.

f <FOCUS> button: Adjusts focus.

f <ZOOM> button: Adjusts zoom.

f <SHIFT> button: Adjusts shift.

2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.

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CAUTION

During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening around the lens.

Your hand may be caught in between, resulting to injury.

Note f The zoom adjustment screen is not displayed when the projection lens without the zoom function is attached.

f When the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE50) is used, do not use the shift adjustment, and use the projector with the lens position at the home position. ( x page 74) f The 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.

f Only [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color, even when the projector is not focused and displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)

The displayed color of [FOCUS] differs depending on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD

DESIGN].

f When the power is switched off during focus and shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the power is switched on. ( x page 152) f When the main power is switched off during focus adjustment, lens calibration is performed automatically during the next focus adjustment.

f When the main power is switched off during shift adjustment, a 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 CALIBRATION] was executed, ask your dealer to repair the unit.

Adjusting the lens position and focus when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.:

ET-D75LE95) 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 differ depending on the size of the projected image when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE95) is attached. Adjust the focus balance of the periphery with the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE95) as necessary.

1) Move the lens to the ET-D75LE95 lens standard position.

f While the shift adjustment screen is displayed, press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control to display the [HOME POSITION] screen. Select [D75LE95] to move the lens to the lens standard position.

Refer to “Setting the lens position” ( x page 74) for details.

2) Adjust the focus at the center of projected image.

f For the steps to adjust the focus, refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift” ( x page 72).

3) Loosen the lock screw and turn the periphery focus adjustment ring by hand to adjust the focus in the periphery of the screen.

Lock screw

Periphery focus adjustment ring

4) Check the focus at the center of the image again and make fine adjustments.

5) Tighten the lock screw.

f Periphery focus adjustment ring is fixed.

Note f The projected image size and scale shown on the periphery focus adjustment ring are an approximate guide.

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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 <DEFAULT> button on the remote control while the shift adjustment screen is displayed.

f The [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed.

LENS

HOME POSITION

ENTER

CHANGE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

MENU

CANCEL

2) Press qw to switch the item.

f The items will switch each time you press the button.

[NORMAL]

[D75LE95]

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-D75LE50) is used for projection.

Moves the lens to the ET-D75LE95 lens standard position.

Select this item when the Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE95) is used for projection.

3) Press the <ENTER> 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.

f The actual position of the lens that was moved by setting to [D75LE95] may have difference with the designed lens standard position.

f You can also display the [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the <LENS> button on the control panel or the <SHIFT> button on the remote control for at least three seconds.

Adjustment range by the lens position shift (optical axis shift)

Perform the lens position shift within the adjustment range.

The focus may change when the lens position is shifted out of the adjustment range. This is because the shift of the lens is restricted to protect the optical parts. Projection position can be adjusted with the optical axis shift function based on the position of the projected image in the home position (standard projection position) or the position of the projected image in the ET-D75LE95 lens standard position (reference projection position).

ET-D75LE8, ET-D75LE10, ET-D75LE20,

ET-D75LE30, ET-D75LE40

Projected image width H

0.29 H 0.29 H

Projection lens Model No.

ET-D75LE6

Projected image width H

0.19 H 0.19 H

ET-D75LE95

0.21 H

Projected image width H

0.21 H

0.16 H 0.16 H

Reference projection position

Standard projection position

Standard projection position

Note f When the optional Fixed-focus Lens (Model No.: ET-D75LE50) is attached, use it in the standard projection position without adjusting shift.

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Adjusting the lens mounter when the focus is unbalanced

Focus balance

Relationship between the tilt of the lens and the screen focus surface

When the projection lens is tilted in contrast with the image forming surface, tilting the front side (screen side) of the projection lens downwards (in the direction of the dotted arrow line), the upper side of the screen focus surface will tilt inwards and the lower side will tilt outwards as shown in the example.

Projection lens

Image forming surface

Screen focus surface

How to adjust the focus balance (adjustment by tilting the lens mounter)

When the entire screen surface is not uniform even if the focus has been adjusted, the lens mounter has focus adjustment screws in three locations.

f Tool used: Hex driver or Allen wrench (diagonal 2.5 mm (3/32")) f The Allen wrench is included with the projection lens ET-D75LE6, ET-D75LE8.

Lens mounter structure

Focus adjustment screws (a), (b), and (c) can be turned to move the lens mount bracket back and forth.

Also, tightening the fixed screws locks the lens mount bracket in place so it does not move.

When a projection lens with a large weight is installed, or when the projector is installed on an inclination, the lens may tilt and the focus may become unbalanced. In these cases, perform adjustment by referring to the relationship between the adjustment location and adjustment screws.

r Front view diagram of the lens mounter (viewed from the screen side)

Lens mount bracket

(a)

Fixing screws

(b)

Note f Focus adjustment screws (a), (b), and (c) are adjusted with the lens attached.

(c)

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Adjustment procedure r Relationship between the adjustment location and adjustment screws

(b)+(c)

(b) (c)

(a)

Adjustment location:

Location where the just focus point of the screen is in the inner side of the screen

(a)

(b)

(c)

When the just focus point of the screen in V up (top in the vertical direction) is in the inner side of the screen

Rotate counterclockwise

―

―

When the just focus point of the screen in V bottom (bottom in the vertical direction) is in the inner side of the screen

―

Rotate counterclockwise

Rotate counterclockwise

When the just focus point of the screen in H left (left in the horizontal direction) is in the inner side of the screen

―

Rotate counterclockwise

―

When the just focus point of the screen in H right (right in the horizontal direction) is in the inner side of the screen

―

―

Rotate counterclockwise

1) Press the <FOCUS> button on the remote control or the <LENS> button on the control panel to display the focus adjustment screen.

2) Press s to shift the focus of the entire screen once.

3) Press a to stop on any part of the screen to be the first just focus point.

f For the location where focus is shifted in this state, the just focus point is on the inner side of the screen.

4) Loosen the fixed screws in the position relative to the location where the focus is shifted the most

(the location where the just focus point is shifted the most towards the inner side in Step 2)) up to two rotations.

f Turn screws clockwise in two locations, or at least in one location when making an adjustment.

5) Slowly turn the focus adjustment screws corresponding to the locations counterclockwise and stop where the image is in focus. ( x page 75) f If the screws are turned counterclockwise, the tilt of the lens will change by moving the lens mount bracket of the lens mounter forward (screen side), and in the projected image on the screen, the focus point in the opposite direction of the adjustment screws will move from the inner side of the screen to the outside.

6) Press the <SHIFT> button on the remote control or the <LENS> button on the control panel to display the shift adjustment menu, and reset the screen position of the projected image on the screen surface back to an optimal state.

7) Perform focus adjustment again near the center of the screen and if it is still not enough, fine tune the amount of rotation of the adjustment screws.

8) When adjustments have been made, securely tighten the loosened fixing screws.

9) Adjust the focus again using the remote control.

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