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Panasonic PT-LZ370U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-LZ370U
pages 2 to 10).
ENGLISH
TQBJ0411

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-LZ370U Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual ■ for future use. ■ Before using your projector, be sure to read “Read this first!” ( ■...

  • Page 2: Read This First

    Information Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Power Supply: This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only. CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can only be used for power supplies up to 125 V.
  • Page 3 To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer and/or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device. ENGLISH - 3...
  • Page 4 This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. For USA-California Only This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material –...
  • Page 5 Read this first! WARNING: „ POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 6 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 7 Read this first! WARNING: „ ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. z Do not use unspecified batteries. z Do not disassemble dry cell batteries.
  • Page 8 Read this first! CAUTION: „ ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector. Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed. Do not put your weight on this projector.
  • Page 9 Read this first! Brazil Only Brasil Apenas „ Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento.
  • Page 10 Read this first! Trademarks • Microsoft ® and its logos, Windows ® , Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7, and Internet Explorer ® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. •...
  • Page 11 Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Quick Steps Quick Steps For details, see the corresponding pages. Easy setup and improved serviceability 1. Set up your projector. page 25)  ▶ The 2x zoom lens and the lens shift ▶...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!”. (  pages 2 to 10) Using the ECO management function ....43 Important Information Resetting to the factory default ......43 Adjusting the volume ........43 Read this first! ..........2 Precautions for use ........14 Settings Cautions when transporting ......
  • Page 13 Contents Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ..120 [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] ........67 [LAMP POWER] ..........68 Index ............121 [LAMP RUNTIME] ...........68 [SCHEDULE] ...........68 [ECO MANAGEMENT] ........69 [EMULATE] ............. 71 [FUNCTION BUTTON] ........71 [AUDIO SETTING] ..........72 [DATE AND TIME] ...........73 [TEST PATTERN] ..........74 [INITIALIZE ALL] ..........74 [SECURITY] menu ........

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use Precautions for use ■ Be sure to use the projector after removing the packaging material, such as the fastening tapes and protective sheet. Take proper care when disposing of the removed packaging material. Cautions when transporting z When transporting the projector, be sure to attach the supplied lens cover to the projection lens. z When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts.
  • Page 15 Precautions for use ■ Do not tilt the projector or place it on its side. Do not tilt the projector body more than approximately ±30° vertically or ±10° horizontally. Overtilting may result in shortening the life of the components. 30° 30°...

  • Page 16: Security

    ▶ z Change your password periodically. ▶ z Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry. ▶ z The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.

  • Page 17: Cautions On Use

    GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE respectively. As for the terms and conditions, please refer to the software license of the supplied CD-ROM. If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav.pj.gpl.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com) by email. ENGLISH - 17...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit (x1) Power cord (x1) CD-ROM (x1) (N2QAYB000696) (TXFSX02RWFZ) (TXFQB02VKQ4) AA/R6 battery (x2) Lens cover (x1) (TEEC5524) (Attached to the projector at the...

  • Page 19: Optional Accessories

    Precautions for use ■ Contents of the supplied CD-ROM ■ The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follows. Instruction/list (PDF) Software ■ ■ zOperating Instructions – Functional z Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Manual Software (Windows) –■This software allows you to monitor and control ■...

  • Page 20: Start-Up Display

    Start-up display Start-up display The initial setting screen is displayed when the projector is turned on for the first time after purchase or when executing [INITIALIZE ALL] ( page 74). Set them in accordance with circumstances.  In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations. Note z When the projector is turned on for the first time, you may be required to adjust with the zoom ring and focus ring in the front of the projector body to make the menu screen clearer.

  • Page 21: About Your Projector

    About your projector About your projector Remote control (1) Remote control indicator (15) Flashes by pressing any buttons. (2) Power button Sets the projector to the standby mode when the <MAIN POWER> switch on the projector is set to <ON>. Starts projection when the projector power is off and in the standby mode.

  • Page 22: Projector Body

    About your projector Projector body ■ Front, top, and side view ▶ ■ Rear and bottom view (3) (4) (5) (6) (15) (10) (16) (17) (18) (19) (13) (14) (10) (11) (12) Removing the lens shift cover Press the lens shift cover and slide When the lens shift it to remove.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    About your projector ■ Control panel ▶ (1) Power button (3) <INPUT SELECT> button Sets the projector to the standby mode when the <MAIN Switches the input signal to project. ( page 42)  POWER> switch on the projector is set to <ON>. Starts (4) ▲▼◀▶...

  • Page 24: Using Remote Control

    Using Remote control Using Remote control Inserting and removing the batteries 1) Open the cover. 2) Insert the batteries and close the cover (insert the side first). (ii) ▶ z When removing the batteries, perform the steps in the reverse order. Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually using single remote control, if a unique ID number is assigned to each projector.

  • Page 25: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following four projection methods. Select the appropriate method depending on the environment. ■ Setting on a desk/floor and ▶ ■ Mounting on the ceiling and ▶...

  • Page 26: Screen Size And Throw Distance

    Setting up Screen size and throw distance Install the projector referring to the following figures and tables describing projection distances. Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projection screen Screen Screen L (LW/LT) Projection distance (m)
  • Page 27 Setting up ▶ zWhen the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) (unit: m) Projection distance (L) Distance from the center of Image diagonal size (SD) Minimum projection Maximum projection lens to the image lower end (H) distance (LW) distance (LT)

  • Page 28: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Setting up Adjusting adjustable feet In order to make the projection screen rectangle, place the projector on a flat surface with its front surface parallel to the screen. If the screen is tilted lower, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the angle to make a rectangle screen.
  • Page 29 Setting up 3) Adjust projection using the lens shift lever. ▶ z When adjusting the horizontal position, move the lens shift lever horizontally. Up to approx. 26% of the Up to approx. 26% of the projection screen projection screen Screen Move the lens shift lever Move the lens shift lever in direction B...
  • Page 30 Setting up ■ Projector location range ▶ The setting position can be adjusted within the following range. Refer to “Screen size and throw distance” ( page 26) for the projection screen height (SH) and width (SW).  ▶ zProjector setting range when the screen position is fixed Projector Projector setting range (center of lens)
  • Page 31 Setting up ▶ zShift range of the projection screen when the projector position is fixed Shift range for projection screen Projection position without lens shift Projector Shift direction Maximum range of adjustment Horizontal (H) Approximately 26% of the projection screen width (SW) Vertical (V) Approximately 65% of the projection screen height (SH) Note...

  • Page 32: Connections

    Connections Connections Before connecting to the projector z Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for the connection of the device, prepare a necessary system connection cable.

  • Page 33: Connecting Example: Input Terminals

    Connections ■ <HDMI IN 1>/<HDMI IN 2> terminals pin assignments and signal names ▶ Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name Outside view T.M.D.S data 2+ (11) T.M.D.S clock shield T.M.D.S clock - T.M.D.S data 2 shield (12) Even-numbered pins (2) to (18) T.M.D.S data 2 - (13) (18)
  • Page 34 Connections ■ <LAN>/<HDMI IN 1>/<HDMI IN 2>/<COMPUTER IN>/<SERIAL>/<AUDIO ▶ IN>/<AUDIO OUT> terminals Computer Blu-ray player To HDMI output To RGB output To audio output HDMI cable Computer cable (commercially (commercially available) available) To audio input Control computer Control computer Audio system Note z Use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards.

  • Page 35: Switching On/Off

    Switching on/off Switching on/off Connecting the power cord Use the supplied power cord to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure that it is fully inserted into the projector. Confirm that the <MAIN POWER> switch is on the <OFF> side before connecting the power cord. For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!”...

  • Page 36: Power Indicator

    Switching on/off Power indicator The power indicator indicates the power status. Check the status of the power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> before operating the projector. Indicator status Status No illumination or flashing The main power is switched off. When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], the power is switched off. (The projector is in the standby mode.) Press the power button to start projection.

  • Page 37: Switching On The Projector

    Switching on/off z Setting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [LAMP Switching on the projector POWER] ( page 68) to [ECO] reduces operation  sounds. Check external device connections before switching z When the lamp is turned off and immediately on the projector. turned back on again, the video may temporarily flicker slightly at the start of projection due to lamp 1) Connect the power cord to the...

  • Page 38: Switching Off The Projector

    Switching on/off Switching off the projector Direct power off function Even if you turn the <MAIN POWER> switch <OFF> 1) Press the power button. during projection or just after the luminous lamp turns ▶ z The power off confirmation message is off, the fan will rotate using internally stored power to displayed.

  • Page 39: Projecting

    Projecting Projecting Check the connections of the external devices ( page 32), the connection of the power cord ( page 35), and   turn on the power ( page 37) to start projection. Select the video for projection, and adjust appearance of the ...
  • Page 40 Projecting 3) Rotate the lens shift lever counterclockwise to release the lock. 4) Adjusts lens shift. ▶ z Adjust the projection position with the lens shift lever. ▶ z Refer to “Lens shift and positioning” ( page 28) for details. ...

  • Page 41: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Remote control operation Using the Freeze function You can freeze the projected image and stop the sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition of the external device. button 1) Press the <FREEZE> button on the remote control. ▶...

  • Page 42: Switching The Input

    Remote control operation Switching the input Using the Automatic setup function The input for projection can be switched. During signal input from a computer, [SHIFT], [DOT CLOCK], and [CLOCK PHASE] can be adjusted automatically. button button Press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control.

  • Page 43: Using The Function Button

    Remote control operation Using the Function button Resetting to the factory default The <FUNC1> to <FUNC3> buttons on the remote control can be assigned to any frequent operations to Returns the settings for sub-menu or adjustment be used as shortcut buttons. values to the factory default.

  • Page 44: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation Menu navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector. 3) Press the <ENTER> button. Navigating through the menu ▶ z Sub-menu items become selectable. 4) Press ▲▼ to select the sub-menu ■...

  • Page 45: Remote Control

    Menu navigation ■ To reset to the factory default ▶ If the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control is pressed, the values set or adjusted in the sub- menu items will be restored to the factory default settings. button Press the <DEFAULT> button on the remote control.

  • Page 46: Main Menu

    Menu navigation Main menu Sub menu There are following seven items in the main menu. The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu item When a main menu item is selected, the screen is displayed, and you can set and adjust the various changes to a sub-menu selection screen.

  • Page 47: Projector Setup

    Menu navigation ■ [LANGUAGE] ▶ ■ [SECURITY] ▶ Details ( page 61)  Factory Sub-menu item Page ■ [DISPLAY OPTION] ▶ default [PASSWORD] [OFF] [PASSWORD CHANGE] — Factory Sub-menu item Page default [DISPLAY SETTING] [OFF] [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] — [TEXT CHANGE] —...

  • Page 48: [Picture] Menu

    [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu Note Select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and z The factory default picture modes are [DYNAMIC] select the item from the sub-menu. for still image input signals and [STANDARD] for Refer to “Navigating through the menu” movie-based input signals.

  • Page 49: [Brightness]

    [PICTURE] menu [BRIGHTNESS] [TINT] You can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. image. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [TINT]. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [BRIGHTNESS]. 2) Press ◀▶ or press the <ENTER> 2) Press ◀▶...

  • Page 50: [Dynamic Iris]

    [PICTURE] menu 3) Press ▲▼ to select an adjustment [DYNAMIC IRIS] item, and press the <ENTER> button. ▶ z The waveform monitor is displayed. You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. This augments the video to create [OFF] Closes the waveform monitor.
  • Page 51 [PICTURE] menu ■ To adjust the waveform ▶ 1) Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)]/[SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)]. Project the brightness adjustment signal of a z Select the [PICTURE] menu and press ◀▶ to ▶ commercial test disk (0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE) - 100% adjust [BRIGHTNESS] and then [CONTRAST].
  • Page 52 [PICTURE] menu ■ To set [AUTO ADJUST] ▶ 4) Adjust [FULL SCAN(B)]/[SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)]. The luminance level of the output signal from a ▶ z Select the [PICTURE] menu → [ADVANCED connected external device is automatically adjusted MENU] and press ◀▶ to adjust [BRIGHTNESS by setting the automatic waveform adjustment items.

  • Page 53: [Advanced Menu]

    [PICTURE] menu z [AUTO ADJUST] adjusts based on the 0% and [BRIGHTNESS G] 100% standard signal within the screen. Correct Operation Adjustment Range adjustment cannot be performed if standard Emphasizes green Maximum signals are not displayed on the screen because of Press ▶...

  • Page 54: [Daylight View]

    [PICTURE] menu [DAYLIGHT VIEW] [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] You can correct the image to the optimal vividness You can improve the vertical resolution of 2-2 and 2-3 even if it is projected under a bright light. pulldown video. This function is available only with the following signal 1) Press ▲▼...

  • Page 55: [Tv-System]

    [PICTURE] menu [TV-SYSTEM] [RGB/YC ]/[RGB/YP Set it to [AUTO] normally. If images are not displayed ▶ zOnly when the <S-VIDEO IN>/<VIDEO correctly when this is set to [AUTO], set either [RGB] IN> terminal is selected or [YC ], [YP ] in accordance with the input The projector will automatically detect the input signal, signal.

  • Page 56: [Position] Menu

    [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu [SHIFT] Select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select the item from the sub-menu. You can move the image position vertically or Refer to “Navigating through the menu” horizontally if the image position projected on the page 44) for the operation of the menu ...

  • Page 57: [Dot Clock]

    [POSITION] menu [DOT CLOCK] [CLOCK PHASE] You can adjust to achieve an optimal image when ▶ zOnly for computer (RGB) signal input there is a flickering image or smeared outlines. Use this function to adjust and minimize the effect 1) Press ▲▼ to select [CLOCK PHASE]. of interference caused by projection of patterns consisting of vertical stripes.

  • Page 58: [Over Scan]

    [POSITION] menu ■ When still image computer (RGB) ▶ [OVER SCAN] signal is input Use the following steps to make adjustments when ▶ text and images on the periphery of the projected zFor 1280 x 720 input image are not properly displayed. 1) Press ▲▼...
  • Page 59 [POSITION] menu ■ For component (YC ▶ Note signal/movie-based computer z Some aspect ratios may not be available depending on the input signal. (RGB) signal input z If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio for the input signals is selected, the pictures ▶...

  • Page 60: [Frame Lock]

    [POSITION] menu [FRAME LOCK] Aspect ratio Screen Input signal ▶ zOnly for computer (RGB) or HDMI signal input This setting is available for specific computer signals. [FULL] Set when the movie is distorted. The image is projected 1) Press ▲▼ to select [FRAME LOCK]. using all the panel (screen) pixels.

  • Page 61: [Language] Menu

    [LANGUAGE] menu [LANGUAGE] menu Select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and display the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” page 44) for the operation of the menu  screen. z Press ▲▼ to select the language, and press the <ENTER> button to set. Changing the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.

  • Page 62: [Display Option] Menu

    Refer to “Navigating through the menu” Key command to switch the page 44) for the operation of the menu  Manufacturer image screen. z After selecting the item, press ▲▼◀▶ to set. Panasonic SAMSUNG acer SHARP TOSHIBA lenovo SONY [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] EPSON You can set the on-screen display.

  • Page 63: [Hdmi Signal Level]

    [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ■ [CLOSED CAPTION] ▶ [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] Set whether or not to display the closed caption. You can switch the setting when the projector is z The setting will change as follows each time you connected to an external equipment via HDMI cable press the button.

  • Page 64: [Startup Logo]

    [OFF] LOGO] LOGO] [AUTO] [BUTTON] Enables the auto setup function [DEFAULT Projects the Panasonic logo. [AUTO] when the projected signals are LOGO] switched to the computer signals. Projects the logo transferred with [USER LOGO] Enables the auto setup function “Logo Transfer Software”...

  • Page 65: [Back Color]

    The entire projection area appears [BLACK] To release the setting, press the <RETURN> black. button or the <AV MUTE> button on the remote [DEFAULT Projects the Panasonic logo. control. LOGO] Projects the logo transferred with [USER LOGO] “Logo Transfer Software”...

  • Page 66: [Projector Setup] Menu

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTOR ID] Select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select the item from the sub-menu. The projector has an ID number setting function, and Refer to “Navigating through the menu” simultaneous control or individual control is possible page 44) for the operation of the menu ...

  • Page 67: [Initial Start Up]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [INITIAL START UP] [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] Set the mode for start-up when the <MAIN POWER> If you use the projector at high elevations (1 400 m switch is turned <ON>. (4 593 ft) or higher and lower than 2 700 m (8 858 ft)), [ON] must be set.

  • Page 68: [Lamp Power]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LAMP POWER] [SCHEDULE] You can switch the electric power of projector lamp. You can set the command execution schedule for Set the lamp power to meet the environment and each day of the week. purpose of projection. 1) Press ▲▼...

  • Page 69: [Eco Management]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 7) Press ▲▼ to select [TIME] or [ECO MANAGEMENT] [COMMAND], and change the settings according to the operation instructions You can optimize lamp power and reduce the power of the menu. consumption according to the application. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [ECO Sets the time at which the command [TIME] MANAGEMENT].
  • Page 70 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ■ When [STANDBY MODE] was set ▶ Note in Step 3) z In the following cases, lamp power may not drop automatically. You can set the power consumption during the –▶When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO] standby.

  • Page 71: [Emulate]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [EMULATE] [FUNCTION BUTTON] When using the control commands for one of our The functions assigned to the <FUNC1> to <FUNC3> projectors that you have previously purchased buttons are displayed. You can also release the to control this projector using a computer via its assignment settings.

  • Page 72: [Audio Setting]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ■ [AUDIO IN SELECT] ▶ [AUDIO SETTING] You can select the audio input from connected Displays the details of the audio functions. external equipment. z The setting will change as follows each time you 1) Press ▲▼ to select [AUDIO SETTING]. press the button.

  • Page 73: [Date And Time]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ■ To adjust the date and time ▶ [DATE AND TIME] manually You can set the time zone, date, and time of the built- 1) Press ▲▼ to select [DATE AND TIME]. in clock of the projector. By default, the time is set to +09:00.

  • Page 74: [Test Pattern]

    [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [TEST PATTERN] Note z The default screen is all white. If you assign this to the <FUNC1> to <FUNC3> buttons, Cross hatch Displays the test pattern built-in to the projector. becomes the default. Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns.

  • Page 75: [Security] Menu

    [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu Note Select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and z The [PASSWORD] is set to [OFF] by default and select the item from the sub-menu. after you perform initialization. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” z Change the password periodically that is hard to page 44) for the operation of the menu ...

  • Page 76: [Display Setting]

    [SECURITY] menu [DISPLAY SETTING] [MENU LOCK] You can overlap the security message (text or image) You can set whether to display the menu and perform over the projecting image. the menu operation when you press the <MENU> button. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [DISPLAY 1) Press ▲▼...

  • Page 77: [Menu Lock Password]

    [SECURITY] menu ■ [REMOTE CONTROLLER] ▶ [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] ▶ z You can set the limitation on the control from You can change the MENU LOCK PASSWORD. the remote control. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [MENU LOCK Enables the button operation from [ENABLE] PASSWORD].

  • Page 78: [Network] Menu

    [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu Note Select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and z When using a DHCP server, confirm that the DHCP select the item from the sub-menu. server is running. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” z Consult your network administrator regarding the IP page 44) for the operation of the menu ...

  • Page 79: [Network Control]

    [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK CONTROL] [INITIALIZE] You can set this function to control the projector from You can restore the network settings to the factory a computer connected via the network. default settings. 1) Press ▲▼ to select [NETWORK 1) Press ▲▼ to select [INITIALIZE]. CONTROL].

  • Page 80: Network Connections

    [NETWORK] menu Network connections The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the Web browser control. z Setting and adjustment of the projector z Display of the projector status z Setting of E-mail notification “Crestron RoomView”...

  • Page 81: Network Settings Of Computer

    3) Enter the user name and the password. ▶ z The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case). 4) Click OK. ▶ z The [Projector status] page is displayed.
  • Page 82 [NETWORK] menu Note z If you control the projector using a Web browser, set [NETWORK CONTROL] ( page 79) to [ON].  z Do not perform setting or control simultaneously by starting up multiple Web browsers. Do not set or control the projector from multiple computers.
  • Page 83 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Projector status] page ▶ Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Displays the status of the projector for the following items. (1) [PROJECTOR TYPE] Displays the type of the projector. (2) [MAIN VERSION] Displays the firmware version of the projector. (3) [POWER] Displays the power status.

  • Page 84: Error Information Page

    [NETWORK] menu ■ Error information page ▶ When [Error (Detail)] is displayed on the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error details. ▶ z The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error.
  • Page 85 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Network status] page ▶ Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. ■ [Basic control] page ▶ Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. (1) [INPUT] Switches the input mode. (2) [VOLUME] Adjusts the volume (3) [PICTURE MODE] Switches the picture mode.
  • Page 86 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Advanced control] page ▶ Click [Projector control] → [Advanced control]. (1) [POSITION] Operates items regarding angle of view. (2) [PICTURE] Operates items regarding picture quality. ■ [Network config] page ▶ Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. ▶...

  • Page 87: Adjust Clock] Page

    [NETWORK] menu ■ [Adjust clock] page ▶ Click [Detailed set up] → [Adjust clock]. (1) [Time Zone] Selects the time zone. (Factory default: GMT +09:00) (2) [Set time zone] Updates the time zone setting. (3) [NTP SYNCHRONIZATION] Set to [ON] to adjust the date and time automatically. (4) [NTP SERVER NAME] Enter the IP address or server name of the NTP server when you set to adjust the date and time manually.
  • Page 88 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Ping test] page ▶ You can check whether the network is connected to the E-mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. (1) [Input IP address] Enter the IP address of the server to be tested. (2) [Submit] Executes the connection test.
  • Page 89 [NETWORK] menu ■ [E-mail set up] page ▶ An E-mail message can be sent to the E-mail address setup in advance (up to two addresses) when the problem occurred or the lamp usage time reached the specified value. Click [Detailed set up] → [E-mail set up]. (1) [ENABLE] Select [ENABLE] when using the E-mail function.
  • Page 90 [NETWORK] menu ■ [E-mail set up] page (continued) ▶ (1) [E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] Enter the E-mail address to be sent when two E-mail addresses are to be used. Leave it blank when two E-mail addresses are not to be used. (2) Settings of the conditions to send E-mail Select the conditions to send E-mail to the second E-mail address.
  • Page 91 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Authentication set up] page ▶ You can set the authentication items when POP authentication or SMTP authentication is necessary to send an E-mail message. Click [Detailed set up] → [Authentication set up]. (1) [Auth] Select the authentication method specified by your Internet service provider.

  • Page 92: Contents Of Mail Sent

    [NETWORK] menu ■ Contents of mail sent ▶ ▶ zExample of E-mail sent when E-mail is set The following E-mail is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. ▶ zExample of E-mail sent for an error The following E-mail is sent when an error has occurred. 92 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 93 [NETWORK] menu ■ [Command port set up] page ▶ Set the port number used for command control. Click [Detailed set up] → [Command port set up]. (1) [COMMAND PORT] Set the port number used for command control. (2) [Set command port] Update the settings.
  • Page 94 [NETWORK] menu z [User] account (1) [Account] Displays the account to change. (2) [New] [User name] Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) (3) [New] [Password] Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) (4) [New] [Password(Retype)] Enter the desired new password again.
  • Page 95 [NETWORK] menu ■ [CRESTRON RoomView] page ▶ You can monitor/control the projector using RoomView. To display the operation page of RoomView from Web Control screen, access with the administrator rights is required. (The [CRESTRON RoomView] button is not displayed on the Web Control screen for user rights.) When you click [CRESTRON RoomView], the RoomView operation page is displayed.
  • Page 96 [NETWORK] menu ▶ z[Info] page Click [Info] on the operation page. (1) [Projector Name] Displays the name of the projector. (2) [Mac Address] Displays the MAC address. (3) [Lamp Hours] Displays the lamp usage time (converted value). (4) [Power Status] Displays the status of the power.

  • Page 97: Lamp> And Indicators

    <LAMP> and <TEMP> indicators <LAMP> and <TEMP> indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicator <LAMP> and the temperature indicator <TEMP> will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follows. Attention z When switching off the power to deal with problems, make sure to follow the procedure in “Switching off the projector”...
  • Page 98 <LAMP> and <TEMP> indicators ■ Temperature indicator <TEMP> ▶ z Illuminates red during projection. Indicator (The message [REFER TO THE “TEMP indicator” SECTION IN THE OPERATION MANUAL.] status is displayed on the projection screen.) z Flashing red when the power is turned off (projection stops automatically). Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.

  • Page 99: Maintenance/Replacement

    Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before maintaining/replacing the unit z Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining or replacing the unit. ( pages 35, 38)  z When turning off the power, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” ( page 38).
  • Page 100 Maintenance/replacement 2) Pull out the air filter unit. ▶ z Hold the grips on the air filter unit and pull out the air filter unit from the projector. Air filter unit Grips (arrow engraved) • After removing the air filter unit, remove any large build ups of dirt or dust in the air filter unit bay and the air intake port on the projector.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Unit

    Maintenance/replacement Replacing the unit ■ Air filter and electrostatic filter ▶ The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective. The replacement air filter and electrostatic filter (TXFKN01RYNZP) are sold separately. (Service component) To purchase the product, consult your dealer. Replace the air filter and electrostatic filter whenever replacing the lamp unit.

  • Page 102: Lamp Unit

    Maintenance/replacement 4) Replace the air filter and electrostatic filter. ▶ z Replace the air filter and electrostatic filter in the air filter unit with new ones. • Ensure that you attach the electrostatic filter and air filter in the correct order. Tabs Air filter frame Air filter (black)

  • Page 103: When To Replace The Lamp Unit

    Maintenance/replacement ■ Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit ▶ ▶ z A Phillips screwdriver is necessary when replacing the lamp unit. ▶ z Since the luminous lamp is made of glass, it may burst if dropped or hit with a hard object. Please handle with care.

  • Page 104: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Maintenance/replacement ■ Replacing the lamp unit ▶ Attention z Once a lamp unit has exceeded its lifespan of 3 000 hours (the lamp usage time (converted value)) the projector can only be used for ten minutes after turning on the power. ( page 103) ...
  • Page 105 Maintenance/replacement 4) Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp cover fixing screw (one screw) until it turns freely, and then remove the lamp cover. ▶ z Slowly remove the lamp cover from the projector. Lamp cover fixing screw Lamp cover 5) Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit fixing screws (two screws) until it turns freely.
  • Page 106 Maintenance/replacement 13) Press the power button on the control panel or on the remote control to start video projection. 14) Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen and then press ▲▼ to select [PROJECTOR SETUP]. 15) Press the <ENTER> button and then press ▲▼ to select [LAMP RUNTIME]. 16) Hold the <ENTER>...

  • Page 107: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Review the following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problem Points to be checked Page z Is the power plug firmly inserted into an outlet? ― z Is the <MAIN POWER> switch turned <OFF>? z Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? ―...
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting Problem Points to be checked Page The buttons on the z Is the [CONTROL PANEL] setting in [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] set to control panel do not [DISABLE]? operate. z Is [TV-SYSTEM] set correctly? z Is [RGB/YC ] or [RGB/YP ] set correctly? The picture does not display correctly.

  • Page 109: Technical Information

    “11 21 22 23 31 32” NAME? Projector name query Returns the name set in [NAME CHANGE] of [NETWORK]. INF1? Manufacturer name query Returns “Panasonic”. INF2? Model name query Returns “LZ370”. INF0? Other information query Returns information such as version number.

  • Page 110: Control Commands Via Lan

    3) Generate a 32-byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorithm. “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx Administrator rights user name for Web Control (default user name is “admin1”). yyyyy Password of above administrator rights user (default password is “panasonic”). zzzzzzzz 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2) 110 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 111 Technical information ▶ zCommand transmission method Transmit using the following command formats. Transmitted data Termination Header Data section symbol Hash value ‘0’ ‘0’ Control command (CR) (“Connection method” 0x30 0x30 (ASCII string) 0x0d page 110))  32 bytes 1 byte 1 byte Undefined length 1 byte...
  • Page 112 Technical information ■ When Web Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect ▶ mode) ▶ zConnection method 1) Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1024) of the projector and request for a connection to the projector. You can obtain the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the Web Control page.

  • Page 113: Serial> Terminal

    Technical information <SERIAL> terminal The <SERIAL> terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. ■ Connection ▶ <Connecting terminals on projector> Computer D-Sub 9-pin (female) Communication cable D-Sub 9-pin (male) ■...

  • Page 114: Basic Format

    Technical information ■ Basic format ▶ Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. (2 bytes) 2 ID Semicolon characters Colon (1 byte) (2 bytes) (1 byte)

  • Page 115: Menu Lock Password

    Technical information ■ Cable specification ▶ ▶ zWhen connected to a computer Projector Computer (<SERIAL> terminal) (DTE specifications) ■ Control command ▶ The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the projector using a computer. ▶ zProjector control command Command Details...

  • Page 116: List Of Compatible Signals

    Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projector. Scanning Plug and play frequency Dot clock Resolution Mode Signal name Frequency Format (Dots) Horizontal Vertical (MHz) Computer HDMI (kHz) (Hz) NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/ —...
  • Page 117 H: HDMI *2: VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) compatible Note z The number of display dots of PT-LZ370U is 1 920 x 1 080. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.

  • Page 118: Specifications

    Luminous lamp 280 W UHM lamp Light output* 3 000 lm Horizontal: 15.6 kHz to 91.1 kHz, Vertical: 24.0 Hz to 85.1 Hz PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) system For RGB signal Dot clock frequency 162 MHz or less [525i (480i)] Horizontal 15.75 kHz...
  • Page 119 Specifications Model No. PT-LZ370U 1 set, high-density D-Sub 15 pin (female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (SYNC ON GREEN: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω) <COMPUTER IN> SYNC/HD, TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity terminal compatible VD, TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible signal] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] including synchronization signal, P...

  • Page 120: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be performed by a qualified technician. z Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.

  • Page 121: Index

    Index Index Remote control 21, 24 [SECURITY] 47, 75 <ID SET> button Selecting the input signal Accessories Remote control 21, 24 <SERIAL> terminal <AC IN> terminal 22, 35 [INITIALIZE] Setting Remote control ID numbers Adjustable feet [INITIALIZE ALL] Setting up [ADVANCED MENU] Initial setting [SHARPNESS]...
  • Page 122 Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Panasonic Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 TEL: (905) 624 - 5010...

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