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Getting Started, Setting up, Projection method

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Getting Started Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector. JJMounting on the ceiling and projecting from front JJSetting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) Menu Û INSTALLATION COOLING CONDITION Method FRONT/CEILING CEILING SETTING JJMounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) Menu Û INSTALLATION COOLING CONDITION Method REAR/FLOOR FLOOR SETTING JJSetting on a desk/floor and projecting from front Menu Û INSTALLATION COOLING CONDITION Method REAR/CEILING CEILING SETTING Menu Û INSTALLATION COOLING CONDITION Method FRONT/FLOOR FLOOR SETTING ½½½ Refer to "INSTALLATION" of "PROJECTOR SETUP menu" and "COOLING CONDITION" (Æpages 75, 76) for details. ENGLISH - 21

Section	Page
Important Information	2
Important Safety Notice	2
Precautions with regard to safety	8
WARNING	8
CAUTION	11
Cautions when transporting	11
Cautions when installing	12
Security	14
Cautions on use	14
Cleaning and maintenance	15
Disposal	15
Accessories	16
Preparation	17
About Your Projector	17
Remote control	17
Projector body	18
Setting projector ID number to remote control	20
Using a wired remote control	20
Getting Started	21
Setting up	21
Projection method	21
Screen size and throw distance	22
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle	33
Connections	34
Before connection to the projector	34
Connecting example : AV equipment	35
Connecting example : Computers	36
Removing/attaching the projection lens (optional)	37
How to install the projection lens	37
How to remove the projection lens	37
Basic Operation	38
Powering ON/OFF	38
Connecting the power cord	38
Powering up the projector	39
Making adjustment and selection	39
Powering off the projector	40
Direct power off function	40
Projecting	41
Selecting the input signal	41
How to adjust the focus, zoom and shift	41
Adjustment range after lens position (optical shift)	42
Moving the projection lens position to the home position	43
Lens adjustment to compensate for uneven screen focus	43
Basic operations using the remote control	46
Using the SHUTTER function	46
On-screen display function	46
Switching the input signal	46
STATUS function	46
Automatic adjustment	47
Using the FUNCTION button	47
Displaying the internal test pattern	47
Changing the picture aspect ratio	48
Settings	49
Menu Navigation	49
Navigating through the menu	49
MAIN MENU	50
SUB MENU	50
PICTURE menu	52
PICTURE MODE	52
CONTRAST	53
BRIGHTNESS	53
COLOR	53
TINT	53
COLOR TEMPERATURE	54
GAMMA	55
SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW	55
SHARPNESS	56
NOISE REDUCTION	56
DYNAMIC IRIS	56
SYSTEM SELECTOR	57
To display pictures complying with the sRGB standard	57
POSITION menu	58
SHIFT	58
ASPECT	58
ZOOM	59
CLOCK PHASE	60
GEOMETRY (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)	60
KEYSTONE (PT-DW8300 only)	62
ADVANCED MENU	63
DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY	63
BLANKING	63
INPUT RESOLUTION	64
CLAMP POSITION	64
EDGE BLENDING	64
FRAME DELAY	66
RASTER POSITION	66
DISPLAY LANGUAGE menu	67
Changing the display language	67
DISPLAY OPTION menu	68
COLOR MATCHING	68
LARGE SCREEN CORRECTION	69
SCREEN SETTING (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)	69
WAVEFORM MONITOR (PT-DZ8700 only)	70
AUTO SIGNAL	71
AUTO SETUP	71
RGB IN (Only RGB input)	72
DVI-D IN	72
HDMI IN	73
SDI IN (PT-DZ8700/PT-DS8500 only)	73
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY	73
BACK COLOR	74
STARTUP LOGO	74
FREEZE	74
PROJECTOR SETUP menu	75
PROJECTOR ID	75
INSTALLATION	75
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE	75
COOLING CONDITION	76
LAMP SELECT	76
LAMP RELAY	76
LAMP POWER	77
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL	77
STANDBY MODE	81
SCHEDULE	81
RS-232C	82
STATUS	83
NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF	84
REMOTE2 MODE	84
FUNCTION BUTTON	84
DATE AND TIME	84
LENS CALIBRATION	85
FILTER COUNTER RESET	85
SAVE ALL USER DATA	86
LOAD ALL USER DATA	86
INITIALIZE	86
SERVICE PASSWORD	86
P IN P menu	87
Using the P IN P function	87
Setting the P IN P function	87
TEST PATTERN menu	88
TEST PATTERN	88
SIGNAL LIST menu	89
Registering a signal to the list	89
Renaming a registered data	89
Deleting a registered data	89
Managing the sub memory list	90
SECURITY menu	91
SECURITY PASSWORD	91
SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE	91
DISPLAY SETTING	92
TEXT CHANGE	92
MENU LOCK	92
MENU LOCK PASSWORD	92
CONTROL DEVICE SETUP	93
NETWORK menu	94
NETWORK SETUP	94
NETWORK CONTROL	94
NETWORK STATUS	94
Network connections	95
Accessing from the Web browser	96
Maintenance	107
Monitor Lamp indicators	107
Managing the indicated problems	107
Replacement	109
Before replacing the unit	109
Replacing the unit	109
Troubleshooting	112
Appendix	114
Technical Information	114
PJLink protocol	114
Control commands via LAN	115
Serial terminal	117
REMOTE 2 IN terminal	120
Two window display combination list	121
Restoring the MENU LOCK PASSWORD to default	121
List of compatible signals	122
Specifications	124
Dimensions	126
About brand	126
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards	127
Attachment procedure	127