Panasonic PTDS8500U - DLP PROJECTOR User manual

SPEC FILE
Product Number : PT-DS8500U
Product Name : 3-Chip DLP®Projector
As of July 2010. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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SPEC FILE PT-DS8500U
3-Chip DLP®Projector
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Specifications
Main unit
Power supply
Power consumption
DLP®chip Panel size
Display method
Pixels
Lens
Lamp
Screen size
Brightness*2
Center-to-corner uniformity*2
Contrast*2
Resolution
Scanning frequency SDI
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
YPBPR(YCBCR)
S-Video/Video
Optical axis shift
Keystone correction range
Installation
120 V AC, 10 A, 60 Hz
920 W (970 VA) (0.2 W with standby mode set to ECO*1.6Wwith
standby mode set to NORMAL. Both with fan stopped.)
24.1 mm (0.95 inches) diagonal (4:3 aspect ratio)
DLP®chip × 3 (R, G, B), DLP®projection system
1,470,000 (1,400 × 1,050) × 3, total of 4,410,000 pixels
Optional powered zoom/focus lenses
355 W UHM lamps (× 2) (dual lamp system)
70–600 inches (70–300 inches with the ET-D75LE5), 4:3 aspect ratio
10,600 lumens (dual lamp, high mode)
90%
10,000:1 (full on/full off, in dynamic iris 3 mode)
1,400 × 1,050 pixels (Input signals that exceed this resolution will be
converted to .)
SD-SDI signal: SMPTE 259M compliant: 480i, 576i
Single-link HD-SDI signal: SMPTE 292M compliant:
720/50p, 720/60p, 1035/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/25p,
1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p
Horizontal: 15–100 kHz, vertical: 24–120 Hz,
Dot clock: 162 MHz or lower
525i (480i): fH15.75 kHz; fV60 Hz,
625i (576i): fH15.63 kHz; fV50 Hz,
525p (480p): fH31.50 kHz; fV60 Hz,
625p (576p): fH31.25 kHz; fV50 Hz,
750 (720)/60p: fH45.00 kHz; fV60 Hz,
750 (720)/50p: fH37.50 kHz; fV50 Hz,
1035/60i: fH33.75 kHz; fV60 Hz,
1125 (1080)/60i: fH33.75 kHz; fV60 Hz,
1125 (1080)/50i: fH28.13 kHz; fV50 Hz,
1080/25p: fH28.13 kHz; fV25 Hz,
1080/24p: fH27.00 kHz; fV24 Hz
1080/24sF: fH27.00 kHz; fV48 Hz,
1080/30p: fH33.75 kHz; fV30 Hz
1080/60p: fH67.50 kHz; fV60 Hz,
1080/50p: fH56.25 kHz; fV50 Hz
Horizontal: 15.75/15.63 kHz, vertical: 50/60 Hz,
(NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL60, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM)
±50% (±40% with the ET-D75LE6) from center of screen, powered
±30% (±20% with the ET-D75LE6) from center of screen, powered
Vertical: ±40° (±22° with the ET-D75LE5, ±28° with the ET-D75LE6)
When using only the KEYSTONE correction of the Geometric
Adjustment function: Vertical ±40°, horizontal ±15°
(vertical ±22° and horizontal ±15° with the ET-D75LE5,
vertical ±28° and horizontal ±10° with the ET-D75LE5)
When using both the KEYSTONE and CURVED corrections of the
Geometric Adjustment function: Vertical ±5°, horizontal ±5°
(vertical ±10° and horizontal ±10° with the ET-D75LE3,
vertical ±10° and horizontal ±15° with the ET-D75LE4/D75LE8)
Ceiling/floor, front/rear

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Terminals*3SDI IN
HDMI IN
DVI-D IN
RGB 1 IN
RGB
YPBPR(YCBCR)
RGB 2 IN
R, G, B
YPBPR(YCBCR)
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
SERIAL IN
SERIAL OUT
REMOTE 1 IN
REMOTE 1 OUT
REMOTE 2 IN
LAN
Power cord length
Cabinet materials
Dimensions (W × H × D):
Weight
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
BNC × 1,
SD-SDI signal (YCBCR4:2:2 10-bit):
SMPTE 259M compliant: 480i, 576i
Single-link HD-SDI signal (YCBCR4:2:2 10-bit):
SMPTE 292M compliant: 720/50p, 720/60p, 1035/60i, 1080/50i,
1080/60i, 1080/25p, 1080/24p, 1080/24sF, 1080/30p
HDMI 19-pin × 1, Deep Color, compatible with HDCP,
480p, 576p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p,
1080/24sF, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p
(non-interlaced signals only),
VGA (640 × 480)–WUXGA*2(1,920 × 1,200),
dot clock: 25–162 MHz
NOTE: Compatible with non-interlaced signals only.
DVI-D 24-pin × 1, DVI 1.0 compliant, HDCP compatible,
for single link only
480p, 576p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p,
1080/24sF, 1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/60p, 1080/50p,
VGA (640 × 480)–WUXGA*2(1,920 × 1,200),
dot clock: 25–162 MHz
NOTE: Compatible with non-interlaced signals only.
BNC × 5
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
G: 0.7 Vp-p (G: 1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms,
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
HD/VD, SYNC: High impedance, TTL (positive/negative), 75 ohms
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal), PB/PR(CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
NOTE: SYNC/HD and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals.
D-sub HD 15-pin (female) × 1
R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
G: 0.7 Vp-p (G: 1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms,
B: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
HD/VD, SYNC: High impedance, TTL (positive/negative), 75 ohms
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal), PB/PR(CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
NOTE: SYNC/HD and VD terminals do not accept tri-level sync signals.
BNC × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Mini DIN 4-pin × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
D-sub 9-pin × 1 (RS-232C compliant) for external controller
D-sub 9-pin × 1 for link control
M3 jack × 1 for wired remote control
M3 jack × 1 for link control
D-sub 9-pin × 1 for external control (parallel)
RJ-45 × 1 for network connection, 100Base-TX/10Base-T, compliant
with PJLink™ (class 1)
3.0 m (9 ft 10 in)
Molded plastic
530 mm × 200 mm*5× 548.5 mm*6
(20-7/8˝ × 7-7/8˝ *5× 21-19/32˝ *6) (without lens)
Approx. 24 kg (52.9 lbs)*7(without lens)
0°–45°C (32°–113°F)*8
10%–80% (no condensation)

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Remote control unit
Power supply
Operation range*9
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Zoom lens (1.0–1.2:1)
Zoom lens (1.4–1.8:1)
Zoom lens (1.8–2.6:1)
Zoom lens (2.6–5.1:1)
Zoom lens (5.0–8.0:1)
Zoom lens (7.9–15.0:1)
Fixed-focus lens (0.8:1)
Lens motor cover
High-ceiling mount bracket
Low-ceiling mount bracket
Attachment for ceiling mount bracket
Frame
Smoke cut filter
Replacement lamp (one bulb)
Replacement lamp (a set of two bulbs)
Replacement filter unit
3 V DC (AA type battery × 2)
Approx. 30 m (98 ft 5 in) when operated from directly signal receptor
51 × 176 × 28 mm (2˝ × 6-15/16˝ × 1-3/32˝)
Approx. 134 g (4.7 oz) (including batteries)
Power cord with security lock (× 1)
Wireless/wired remote control unit (× 1)
Batteries for remote control (AA type × 2)
Safety wire rope (× 1)
ET-D75LE6
ET-D75LE10
ET-D75LE20
ET-D75LE30
ET-D75LE4
ET-D75LE8
ET-D75LE5
ET-D75MC1
ET-PKD310H
ET-PKD310S
ET-PAD310
ET-PFD310
ET-SFD310
ET-LAD310
ET-LAD310W
ET-ACF310
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications subject to change without notice.
*1 When the standby mode is set to ECO, LAN-based network functions such as the standby ON function will not operate.
*2 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.
*3 The SYNC/HD and VD inputs do not accept the tri-level sync signal.
*4 WUXGA resolution is supported only when the signals are compliant with VESA CVT-RB (Coordinated Video Timing-Reduced Blanking).
*5 With legs at shortest position.
*6 Excluding the optional lens.
*7 Average value (excluding the optional lens). May differ depending on models.
*8 The operating temperature range is 0°C (32°F) to 40°C (104°F) when used in High-Altitude mode (1,400 m (4,593 ft) to 2,700 m (8,858 ft)).
*9 Operation range differs depending on environments.

540 (21-1/4)
548.5 (21-19/32)
8.5 (11/32)
530 (20-7/8)
462 (18-3/16) 468 (18-7/16)26 (1-1/32)
100 (3-15/16)
200 (7-7/8)
Dimensions
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Terminals
1
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
23 4 5
8 Video input
9 S-Video input
10 RGB 1 input
11 RGB 2 Input
12 DVI-D input
13 LAN connector
1 Remote 1 input
2 Remote 1 output
3 Remote 2 input
4 Serial input
5 Serial output
6 SDI input
7 HDMI input
unit : mm (inch)
NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to scale.

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Standard setting-up position (when installed using the ET-PKD310H)
Upper edge of projected image
342
(13-15/32)
∅60.5
(2-3/8)
198
(7-25/32)
*1
*2
Lower edge of projected image
Projected image
L
L
L
340–420
(13-3/8–
16-17/32)
*2
436–516
(17-5/32–
20-5/16)
100 (3-15/16)
100
(3-15/16)
100
(3-15/16)
100
(3-15/16)
Projected image
HH
unit : mm (inch)
*1 When the lens protrudes to the
maximum.
212 mm (8-11/32˝) with the ET-D75LE6
125 mm (4-29/32˝) with the ET-D75LE10
114 mm (4-1/2˝) with the ET-D75LE1
121 mm (4-3/4˝) with the ET-D75LE20
99 mm (3-29/32˝) with the ET-D75LE2
121 mm (4-3/4˝) with the ET-D75LE30
102 mm (4-1/32˝) with the ET-D75LE3
126 mm (4-31/32˝) with the ET-D75LE4
254 mm (10˝) with the ET-D75LE8
202 mm (7-15/16˝) with the ET-D75LE5
*2 Adjustable in 40 mm (1-9/16˝) steps.
Caution:
• All construction work should be done by a qualified technician.
• When mounting to the ceiling, use the special mounting bracket. To prevent the projector from swaying or drop-
ping, attach the wire that is included with the projector between the mounting bracket and the ceiling.

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70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
500
600
Screen
size
(inch,
diagonal)
Zoom
Zoom lenses
Fixed-focus
Fixed-
focus
lens*
Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of screen
to center of lens (H)
ET-D75LE10
Zoom lens
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
ET-D75LE6
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE20
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE30
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE4
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE8
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE5
Fixed-focus
lens
Except
ET-D75LE6
ET-D75LE6
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
107
122
137
152
183
229
305
381
457
610
762
914
960
1097
1234
1372
1646
2057
2743
3429
4,115
5,486
6,858
8,230
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,067
1,219
1,372
1,524
1,829
2,286
3,048
3,810
4,572
6,096
7,620
9,144
1,022
1,180
1,338
1,496
1,812
2,286
3,076
3,866
4,656
–
–
–
533
610
686
762
914
1143
1524
1905
2,286
–
–
–
1,662
1,910
2,158
2,406
2,902
3,646
4,886
6,126
7,366
9,846
12,326
14,806
2,517
2,892
3,267
3,642
4,393
5,518
7,393
9,269
11,144
14,895
18,646
22,397
3,660
4,200
4,739
5,279
6,358
7,976
10,674
13,372
16,069
21,464
26,859
32,254
7,095
8,134
9,173
10,212
12,290
15,406
20,600
25,795
30,989
41,377
51,766
62,154
11,374
13,013
14,653
16,292
19,571
24,489
32,686
40,882
49,079
65,472
81,866
98,259
21,143
24,215
27,286
30,358
36,502
45,717
61,076
76,435
91,794
122,512
153,230
183,948
1,392
1,599
1,806
2,013
2,427
3,048
4,083
5,118
6,153
8,223
10,293
12,363
1,946
2,236
2,526
2,816
3,397
4,267
5,718
7,169
8,620
11,522
14,424
17,326
2,516
2,887
3,259
3,630
4,372
5,486
7,343
9,199
11,056
14,769
18,482
22,195
3,636
4,172
4,708
5,243
6,315
7,922
10,600
13,278
15,957
21,313
26,670
32,026
7,101
8,132
9,163
10,194
12,255
15,348
20,503
25,657
30,812
41,121
51,431
61,740
11,090
12,730
14,369
16,009
19,288
24,206
32,404
40,601
48,799
65,194
81,589
97,984
70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
500
600
Screen
size
(inch,
diagonal)
Zoom
Zoom lenses
Fixed-focus
Fixed-
focus
lens*
Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of screen
to center of lens (H)
ET-D75LE10
Zoom lens
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
ET-D75LE6
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE20
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE30
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE4
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE8
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE5
Fixed-focus
lens
Except
ET-D75LE6
ET-D75LE6
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.8
1.1
1.3
1.5
2.1
2.5
3.0
3.2
3.6
4.1
4.6
5.5
6.8
9.0
11.3
13.6
18.0
22.5
27.1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.2
3.6
4.1
4.5
5.4
6.8
9.0
11.3
13.5
18.0
22.5
27.0
3.4
3.9
4.4
5.0
6.0
7.5
10.1
12.7
15.3
–
–
–
1.4
1.7
1.9
2.1
2.5
3.1
4.1
5.2
6.2
–
–
–
5.5
6.3
7.1
7.9
9.6
12.0
16.1
20.1
24.2
32.4
40.5
48.6
8.3
9.5
10.8
12.0
14.5
18.2
24.3
30.5
36.6
48.9
61.2
73.5
12.1
13.8
15.6
17.4
20.9
26.2
35.1
43.9
52.8
70.5
88.2
105.9
23.3
26.7
30.1
33.6
40.4
50.6
67.6
84.7
101.7
135.8
169.9
204.0
37.4
42.7
48.1
53.5
64.3
80.4
107.3
134.2
161.1
214.9
268.6
322.4
69.4
79.5
89.6
99.6
119.8
150.0
200.4
250.8
301.2
402.0
502.8
603.6
4.6
5.3
6.0
6.7
8.0
10.0
13.4
16.8
20.2
27.0
33.8
40.6
6.4
7.4
8.3
9.3
11.2
14.0
18.8
23.6
28.3
37.9
47.4
56.9
8.3
9.5
10.7
12.0
14.4
18.0
24.1
30.2
36.3
48.5
60.7
72.9
12.0
13.7
15.5
17.3
20.8
26.0
34.8
43.6
52.4
70.0
87.5
105.1
23.3
26.7
30.1
33.5
40.3
50.4
67.3
84.2
101.1
135.0
168.8
202.6
36.4
41.8
47.2
52.6
63.3
79.5
106.4
133.3
160.2
213.9
267.7
321.5
Projection distance for 4:3 aspect ratio screen
(ET-D75LE6/D75LE10/D75LE20/D75LE30/D75LE4/D75LE8/D75LE5)
Unit: feet
Unit: millimeters
• The value for L (distance to screen) varies slightly depending on the zoom lens characteristics.
• At the shortest projection distance, the zoom lens characteristics may cause slight image distortion.
• When vertical keystone correction is used, the image is corrected in the direction that reduces its projected size.
NOTE: When the fixed-focus lens is mounted, the optical lens shift function cannot be used.

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70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
500
600
Screen
size
(inch,
diagonal)
Distance to screen (L) Height from the
edge of screen
to center of lens
(H)
ET-D75LE2
Zoom lens
min. max. min. max. min. max.
ET-D75LE1
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE3
Zoom lens
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1,067
1,219
1,372
1,524
1,829
2,286
3,048
3,810
4,572
6,096
7,620
9,144
2,768
3,178
3,588
3,998
4,818
6,047
8,096
10,145
12,195
16,293
20,391
24,490
4,215
4,832
5,449
6,066
7,301
9,153
12,239
15,326
18,412
24,585
30,758
36,931
7,095
8,126
9,157
10,188
12,250
15,342
20,497
25,652
30,806
41,116
51,425
61,734
2,071
2,378
2,685
2,991
3,605
4,525
6,059
7,593
9,126
12,194
15,261
18,329
2,801
3,213
3,624
4,036
4,859
6,093
8,151
10,209
12,266
16,381
20,497
24,612
4,225
4,842
5,460
6,077
7,312
9,163
12,250
15,336
18,423
24,596
30,768
36,941
70
80
90
100
120
150
200
250
300
400
500
600
Screen
size
(inch,
diagonal)
Distance to screen (L) Height from the
edge of screen
to center of lens
(H)
ET-D75LE2
Zoom lens
min. max. min. max. min. max.
ET-D75LE1
Zoom lens
ET-D75LE3
Zoom lens
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
3.5
4.0
4.6
5.0
6.1
7.5
10.0
12.5
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
9.1
10.5
11.8
13.2
15.9
19.9
26.6
33.3
40.1
53.5
66.9
80.4
13.9
15.9
17.9
20.0
24.0
30.1
40.2
50.3
60.5
80.7
101.0
121.2
23.3
26.7
30.1
33.5
40.2
50.4
67.3
84.2
101.1
134.9
168.8
202.6
6.8
7.9
8.9
9.9
11.9
14.9
19.9
25.0
30.0
40.1
50.1
60.2
9.2
10.6
11.9
13.3
16.0
20.0
26.8
33.5
40.3
53.8
67.3
80.8
13.9
15.9
18.0
20.0
24.0
30.1
40.2
50.4
60.5
80.7
101.0
121.2
Projection distance for 4:3 aspect ratio screen
(ET-D75LE1/D75LE2/D75LE3)
Unit: feet
Unit: millimeters
• The value for L (distance to screen) varies slightly depending on the zoom lens characteristics.
• At the shortest projection distance, the zoom lens characteristics may cause slight image distortion.
• When vertical keystone correction is used, the image is corrected in the direction that reduces its projected size.
NOTE: When the fixed-focus lens is mounted, the optical lens shift function cannot be used.

SPEC FILE PT-DS8500U
3-Chip DLP®Projector
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Calculation of the projection distance
For a screen size different from the above, use the equation below to calculate the projection distance.
Aspect ratio 4:3
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 20.7 – 56.6
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 24.8 – 73.6
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 29.0 – 85.7
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 37.5 – 108.5
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 30.7 – 76.0
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 41.0 – 100.4
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 37.1 – 83.2
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 54.0 – 116.2
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 41.2 – 79.5
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 61.7 – 106.4
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 53.6 – 113.1
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 103.9 – 176.5
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 61.7 – 95.8
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 103.1 – 121.6
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 103.1 – 115.8
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 163.9 – 101.3
minimum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 164.0 – 386.2
maximum L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 307.2 – 359.8
L (mm) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 15.8 – 83.5
Zoom lenses
ET-D75LE6
ET-D75LE10
ET-D75LE1
ET-D75LE20
ET-D75LE2
ET-D75LE30
ET-D75LE3
ET-D75LE4
ET-D75LE8
Fixed-focus lens
ET-D75LE5
• Distances calculated with the above equations will include slight deviations.

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H
(Width of
projected image)
V
(Height of
projected image)
0.1V
0.5V
0.5V
0.1V
0.3H0.3H
Standard postition of projected image
360°
-15°
+15°
Shift range
Optical axis shift function allows to shift the position of a projected image as shown below.
Installable angle
Install the projector at an angle within the range shown below.
• Vertical direction
The projector may be installed at a vertical
angle of 360°.
• Horizontal direction
The projector may be installed at a horizontal
angle of ±15°.
• When the lens except the ET-D75LE6 is mounted
H
(Width of
projected image)
V
(Height of
projected image)
0.12V
0.4V
0.4V
0.12V
0.2H0.2H
Standard postition of projected image
• When the ET-D75LE6 is mounted
• Because the ET-D75LE5 is a fixed short-throw lens, the lens shift function cannot be used with it.

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List of compatible signals
The signals that can be input to this projector are shown in the table below. Horizontal scanning fre-
quencies of 15 to 100 kHz, vertical scanning frequencies of 24 to 120 Hz, and a dot clock of 162 MHz
maximum can be input.
NOTE: The native resolution of this projector is 1,400 × 1,050 pixels. If the display resolution of the input signal is different from the
native resolution, image compression or expansion will be used to convert the input signal to a level within the native resolution.
Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
720 × 483
720 × 576
1280 × 720
1280 × 720
1920 × 1080i
1920 × 1080i
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080i
1920 × 1080
640 × 400
640 × 480
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1152 × 864
1152 × 870
1280 × 700
1280 × 768
1280 × 768
1280 × 768
15.7
15.6
15.7
15.6
31.5
31.3
45.0
37.5
33.8
28.1
27.0
27.0
28.1
33.8
67.5
56.3
31.5
37.9
31.5
35.0
37.9
37.5
43.3
35.2
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
49.7
39.6
48.4
56.5
60.0
65.5
68.7
80.0
96.7
53.7
64.0
67.5
76.7
68.7
37.1
44.8
39.6
47.8
47.4
60.3
68.6
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
60.0
50.0
60.0
50.0
24.0
24.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
50.0
70.1
85.1
59.9
66.7
72.8
75.0
85.0
56.3
60.3
72.2
75.0
85.1
74.6
50.0
60.0
70.1
75.0
81.6
85.0
100.0
120.0
60.0
71.2
74.9
85.0
75.1
49.8
59.9
49.9
59.9
60.0
74.9
84.8
−
−
13.5
13.5
27.0
27.0
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
148.5
148.5
25.2
31.5
25.2
30.2
31.5
31.5
36.0
36.0
40.0
50.0
49.5
56.3
57.3
51.9
65.0
75.0
78.8
86.0
94.5
105.0
130.0
81.6
94.2
108.0
121.5
100.0
60.5
74.5
65.3
79.5
68.3
102.3
117.5
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL6
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM
480i (525i)
576i (625i)
480p (525p)
576p (625p)
720/60p
720/50p
1080/60i
1080/50i
1080/24p
1080/24sF
1080/25p
1080/30p
1080/60p
1080/50p
VGA400
VGA480
SVGA
MAC16
XGA
MXGA
MAC21
1280 × 700
1280 × 768
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
SDI/RGB/YPBPR
HDMI/DVI-D/
RGB/YPBPR
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
2
1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
2. WUXGA resolution is supported only when the signals are compliant with VESA CVT-RB (Coordinated Video Timing-Reduced Blanking).

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Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
1280 x 800
1280 x 800
1280 x 800
1280 x 960
1280 × 1024
1280 × 768
1400 × 1050
1440 × 900
1600 × 1200
1680 × 1050
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1080
1920 × 1200
1920 × 1200
1920 × 1200
41.3
49.7
49.3
62.8
71.6
60.0
52.4
64.0
72.3
78.2
80.0
91.1
47.7
39.6
54.1
64.0
65.2
65.3
78.8
82.2
55.9
46.3
75.0
65.3
54.1
55.6
66.6
67.2
61.8
74.0
74.6
50.0
59.8
59.9
74.9
84.9
60.0
50.0
60.0
66.3
72.0
75.0
85.0
59.8
49.9
50.0
60.0
60.0
60.0
72.0
75.0
59.9
49.9
60.0
60.0
50.0
49.9
59.9
60.0
49.9
60.0
59.9
68.0
83.5
71.0
106.5
122.5
108.0
88.0
108.0
125.0
135.1
135.0
157.5
84.8
69.0
99.9
108.0
122.6
121.8
149.3
155.9
106.5
86.8
162.0
146.3
119.5
141.5
138.5
173.0
158.3
154.0
193.3
1280 × 800
MSXGA
SXGA
1366×768
SXGA+
WXGA+
UXGA60
WSXGA+
1920×1080
WUXGA
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
HDMI/DVI-D/RGB
RGB
2
2
2
1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
2. WUXGA resolution is supported only when the signals are compliant with VESA CVT-RB (Coordinated Video Timing-Reduced Blanking).

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Serial connector
The serial connector complies with RS-232C. To control the projector from a personal computer, com-
mands must be input through communication software, based on the format and satisfying the commu-
nication conditions shown below.
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent
in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
Communication conditions (factory setting)
Pin assignments and signal names
D-sub 9-pin (female)
Serial input
Description
NC
Send data
Receive data
Connected internally
Ground
Signal name
–
TXD
RXD
–
GND
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Description
NC
Connected internally
Connected internally
NC
Signal name
–
CTS
RTS
–
No.
6
7
8
9
Pin assignments and signal names
D-sub 9-pin (male)
Serial output
Description
NC
Receive data
Send data
Connected internally
Ground
Signal name
–
RXD
TXD
–
GND
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Description
NC
Connected internally
Connected internally
NC
Signal name
–
RTS
CTS
–
No.
6
7
8
9
CAUTION
• It may not be possible to send or receive commands for about 10 to 60 seconds when the lamp is first turned on. If this
occurs, wait for 60 seconds, then try sending or receiving again.
• When sending multiple commands, be sure to wait for at least 0.5 second after receiving a response from the projector before
sending the next command.
• Additional time is sometimes required for response due to processing inside the projector. Set the time-out period for com-
mand response to 10 seconds or more.
Start
(1 byte)
End
(1 byte)
Colon
(1 byte)
Semicolon
(1 byte)
ID designator:
01 to 64: Address number
0A to 0Z: Group ID
ZZ: All units (ID ALL)
ID 2 characters
(2 bytes) Parameters
(undefined length)
Command
(3 bytes)
(Control and/or query commands)
STX ETXC1 P1 P2 ... PnC2A D I1 I2 C3 :;
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
Y parameter
RS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
9,600 bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None

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Control commands
Command : Parameter Function Callback
PON
POF
IIS:SDI
IIS:HD1
IIS:DVI
IIS:RG1
IIS:RG2
IIS:VID
IIS:SVD
LPM:0
LPM:1
OSH:0
OSH:1
OPP:0
OPP:1
OPP:2
OPP:3
OAS
VPM:NAT
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:GRA
VPM:DIC
VXX:DLVI0=+00000
VXX:DLVI0=+00001
VXX:DLVI0=+00002
VXX:DLVI0=+00003
OTE:4
OTE:9
OTE:10
OTE:p1p2p3p4
TSD:y1y2y3y4m1m2d1d2w
TST:h1h2m1m2s1s2
OOS:0
OOS:1
Standby power on
Standby power off
SDI
HDMI
DVI
RGB 1
RGB 2
Video
S-Video
Dual (two lamps)
Single (one lamp)
Shutter off
Shutter on
Off
User 1
User 2
User 3
Natural
Standard
Dynamic
Cinema
Graphic
DICOM
Off
1
2
3
User 1
User 2
Default
3200 K – 9300 K (100 K steps)
Date setting
Time setting
On-screen display off
On-screen display on
POWER (STANDBY)
INPUT SELECT
LAMP SELECT
SHUTTER
P IN P SELECT
AUTO SETUP
PICTURE MODE
SYSTEM DAYLIGHT VIEW 2
COLOR TEMPERATURE
DATE
TIME
ON SCREEN
PON
POF
IIS:SDI
IIS:HD1
IIS:DVI
IIS:RG1
IIS:RG2
IIS:VID
IIS:SVD
LPM:0
LPM:1
OSH:0
OSH:1
OPP:0
OPP:1
OPP:2
OPP:3
OAS
VPM:NAT
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:GRA
VPM:DIC
VXX:DLVI0=+00000
VXX:DLVI0=+00001
VXX:DLVI0=+00002
VXX:DLVI0=+00003
OTE:4
OTE:9
OTE:10
OTE:p1p2p3p4
TSD:y1y2y3y4m1m2d1d2w
TST:h1h2m1m2s1s2
OOS:0
OOS:1
Cable specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC (DTE)Projector
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
* Do not send PON, POF, OSH, or OLP commands continuously in a short period of time. Doing so may burst the lamp or shorten the lamp
replacement cycle.
* When a command that cannot be executed during standby mode is sent, the projector will send an ER401 command in reply.

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Status asking commands
Command:Parameter Function DescriptionCallback
QPW
QSH
QFZ
QIN
QOS
QST
Q$L:1
Q$L:2
QSL
QLP
QPM
QVX:DLVI0
QPP
QTM:0
QTM:1
QTM:2
QGD
QGT
Main power status
Shutter function status
Freeze function status
Input signal status
On-screen display status
Projector run time
Lamp 1 run time
Lamp 2 run time
Lamp operation mode status
Lamp power mode status
Picture mode status
System daylight view status
P in P status
Temperature status
Date setting status
Time setting status
Standby (Off)
On
Off
On
Off
On
SDI
HDMI
DVI
RGB 1
RGB 2
Video
S-Video
Off
On
00000h–99999h
0000h–9999h
0000h–9999h
Dual (two lamps)
Single (one lamp)
High
Low
Natural
Standard
Dynamic
Cinema
Graphic
DICOM
Off
1
2
3
Off
User 1
User 2
User 3
p0 = Intake air
p1 = Around lamp
p2 = Optics module
yyyymmdd (day of week) (*2)
hhmmss (*3)
000
001
0
1
0
1
SDI
HD1
DVI
RG1
RG2
VID
SVD
0
1
p1p2p3p4p5
p1p2p3p4
p1p2p3p4
0
1
0
1
NAT
STD
DYN
CIN
GRA
DIC
DLVI0=+00000
DLVI0=+00001
DLVI0=+00002
DLVI0=+00003
0
1
2
3
p1p2p3p4/p5p6p7p8 (*1)
y1y2y3y4m1m2d1d2w
h1h2m1m2s1s2
*2
*3
Day of week: Monday = 1, Tuesday = 2, ... Sunday = 7
*1p1p2p3p4: Celsius (°C), p5p6p7p8: Fahrenheit (°F)
Set the date and time to UTC (universal time coordinated).
Command example
To set the on-screen display off, send the command as shown below.
ADZZ OOS : 0; ETX
ID Address Command
STX
Start Parameter End
NOTE: When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.

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SHUTTER
LENS
ENTER
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D/HDMI
SDI
SHUTTER
LENS
ENTER
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D/HDMI
SDI
SHUTTER
LENS
ENTER
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D/HDMI
SDI
SHUTTER
LENS
ENTER
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D/HDMI
SDI
SHUTTER
LENS
ENTER
AUTO
MENU
SETUP
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
DVI-D/HDMI
SDI
500 mm (19-11/16˝ ) or more
500 mm (19-11/16˝ )
or more
500 mm (19-11/16˝ )
or more
Do not stack projector
units directly on top of
one another.
100 mm
(3-15/16˝ )
or more
Direction of air intake and exhaust
Intake
Exhaust
Notes on projector placement and operation
The projector uses a high-wattage lamp that becomes very hot during operation. Please observe the
following precautions.
1. Never place objects on top of the projector while it is operating.
2. Make sure there is an unobstructed space of 500 mm (19-11/16˝) or more around the projector’s
exhaust openings.
3. Do not stack projector units directly on top of one another. If two units must be stacked for back-
up use in ordinary projection, use a method as shown below and provide ample space between the
units to ensure that exhaust heat does not accumulate near the intake opening or around the units.
Dual stacked projection is not recommended.
4. Make sure that nothing blocks the projector’s air intake and exhaust openings. Also, install the pro-
jector so that cool or hot air from other air conditioning equipment does not flow directly toward the
projector’s air intake or exhaust openings.
5. Do not install the projector in an enclosed space. If it is necessary to install it in an enclosed
space, add a separate ventilation system. If ventilation is insufficient, hot air will accumulate at the
intake opening. This may cause the projector’s protective circuit to interrupt projector operation, or
may shorten the replacement cycle for the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) Unit.
6. If the projector is installed in an enclosed space, ensure that the temperature of the air surrounding
the projector is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). Also make sure that the projector’s intake and
exhaust openings are not blocked. Even though the air surrounding the projector is 40°C (104°F) or
less, if hot exhaust air accumulates inside the space, it may cause the projector’s protective circuit
to interrupt projector operation, or may shorten the replacement cycle for the ACF Unit. Pay particu-
lar attention to the surrounding temperature conditions when planning the installation.
7. If the projector is not to be set on the floor using adjuster legs, install it by using the five ceiling-
mount screw holes (screw diameter: M6, length of each screw hole in the projector: 8 mm (5/16˝)).
Provide a space of 5 to 10 mm (3/16˝ to 13/32˝) between the projector and the mounting surface by
inserting metal spacers.

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Operating the projector continuously
1. If the projector is to be operated continuously 24 hours a day, use the dual-lamp optical system’s alter-
nating lamp operation (lamp changer) function. The projector cannot be operated continuously 24 hours
a day in dual-lamp mode.
Allow a minimum of two hours per day of non-operation time.
2. The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short
periods.
* The replacement cycle given here is a guideline. It may differ depending on the usage environment.
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Replacing the filter unit
The projector is equipped with the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) function, which automatically winds the
air filter to set a new filter element in place according to operating conditions. The filter unit replace-
ment cycle is approximately 10,000 hours*. Please purchase the ET-ACF310 filter unit for replacement
use.