Panasonic ET-PLF10 Lens Fixed Attachment Projector Instruction Manual

Panasonic ET-PLF10 Lens Fixed Attachment Projector

Product Information

This is the user manual for the Panasonic Lens Fixed Attachment Commercial Use, Model No. ET-PLF10. This product is designed to suppress the vibration of projection images due to the vibration of the lens by fixing the projection lens of the projector. It is compatible with the PT-RQ32K, PT-RZ31K, and PT- RS30K series, PT-RQ13K, PT-RZ12K, and PT-RS11K series, and PT-RZ21K and PT- RS20K series projectors. Other models may also be supported.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using this product, be sure to read the “Read this first!” section on page 3 of the manual.
2. Ensure that the power is turned off and the power plug is disconnected from the wall outlet before attaching the lens fixing attachment. Failure to do so may cause unexpected projection of light that may cause injury to eyes or result in electrical shock.
3. Do not touch any part or remove parts other than specified as doing so may cause a loss of performance or safety.
4. Attach the lens fixing attachment mount bracket to the projector unit using the bracket for attaching the lens fixing attachment bracket.
5. Attach the lens fixing attachment bracket to the lens fixing attachment mount bracket. This bracket is used for adjusting and fixing the positions of the lens fixing brackets.
6. Attach the appropriate lens fixing bracket (A or B) to fix the lens other than the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 / ET-D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70.
7. If using the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 / ET-D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70 lens, attach the corresponding lens fixing bracket (B) to fix the lens.
8. Attach the lens hood to complete the setup.
9. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the projector for further details on usage.

Operating Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

• To ensure safe and correct use, please read this manual together with the operating instructions supplied with the projector carefully.
• Before using this product, be sure to read “Read this first!” ( Page 3).
• Please save this manual for future use.

Read this first!

Always follow these precautions

WARNING:
Before attaching the lens fixing attachment, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power  plug from the wall outlet.

• Unexpected projection of light may cause injury to eyes.
• Replacing without removing the power plug may result in electrical shock.

Do not allow children to reach the supplied flat washers, spring washers, and thumbscrews.

• These items can cause personal injury if swallowed.
• If swallowed, seek medical help immediately.

CAUTION:
Do not touch any part or remove parts other than specified.

• Doing so may cause a loss of performance or safety.

Before Use

Overview
This product suppresses vibration of projection images due to vibration of the lens by fixing the projection lens of the projector.

Supported Projectors

• PT-RQ32K, PT-RZ31K, and PT-RS30K series
• PT-RQ13K, PT-RZ12K, and PT-RS11K series
• PT-RZ21K and PT-RS20K series

Note

• Models other than the above may also be supported. Refer to the operating instructions of the projector you are using.

Structural components

Attaching

Preparing the Projection Lens
Attach the lens fixing attachment after installing and adjusting the lens. If the lens hood, which is an accessory of the projector, is already mounted, it must first be removed.

Attention

• The projection lens will be fixed after attaching the lens fixing attachment. Do not perform lens calibration or lens adjustment after the lens fixing attachment is attached.

Preparing the Lens Fixing Attachment

1. Remove the two upper thumbscrews (inserted in round holes).
2. Loosen the two lower thumbscrews (inserted in slots).
3. Remove the lens fixing attachment bracket as shown in the figure.

Attaching (continued)

Attaching the Lens Fixing Attachment
The illustrations for this procedure use the PT-RZ21K as an example.

1. Of the screws that surround projection lens at its four corners (two screws at each corner) on the front of the projector, remove the inner screws (four screws total).

   • For the following projectors, there is only one screw at each corner surrounding the projection lens. Remove the screws at each corner (four screws total) for these projectors.
     PT-RQ32K, PT-RZ31K, and PT-RS30K series PT-RQ13K, PT-RZ12K, and PT-RS11K series

2. Fix the upper part the lens fixing attachment mount bracket using two of the screws that were removed in step 1.

3. Fix the lower part of the lens fixing attachment mount bracket using the remaining two screws.

4. Attach the lens fixing attachment bracket to the lens fixing attachment mount bracket as shown in the figure.

5. Fix the upper part of the lens fixing attachment bracket using the thumbscrews removed in step 1 of “Preparing the Lens Fixing Attachment.”

6. Fix the lower part of the lens fixing attachment bracket by tightening the thumbscrews (two places).
   When using a lens other than the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 / ET- D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70

7. Loosen the two thumbscrews of the lens fixing brackets.

8. Push the lens fixing brackets up against the lens, and then fix them in place by tightening the two thumbscrews.

Attention

• The lens fixing brackets to be used differ depending on the projection lens that is installed on the projector. When using a lens other than the ET-D75LE50 /ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 / ET-D3LEW50 /ET-D3LEF70, use lens fixing brackets (A). When using the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 /ET-D75LE95 / ET-D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70, use lens fixing brackets (B). The following indication appears on lens fixing brackets (B).

Note

When using the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 / ET-D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70

• When using a projection lens other than the ET-D75LE50 / ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 /ET-D3LEW50 / ET-D3LEF70, lens fixing brackets (B) may come into contact with the projection lens when the lens fixing attachment bracket is attached, depending on the adjustment state of the lens shift. In such cases, use the projector with lens fixing brackets (B) removed. Safely store the removed lens fixing brackets (B), thumbscrews, spring washers, and flat washers so as not to lose them.
• When this product is attached, the projector’s active focus optimizer function may not operate properly. In such cases, do not press the lens fixing brackets onto the projection lens with excessive force.

< When using the ET-D75LE90 / ET-D75LE95 lens>
The lock screw of the peripheral focus adjustment ring may come into contact with lens fixing brackets (B) during focus adjustment, preventing you from adjusting to the optimal focus. In such cases, reattach lens fixing brackets (B) in the positions for lens fixing brackets (A). When attaching the lens fixing brackets (B), attach the spring washers and then the flat washers to the thumbscrews before attaching them to the unit. Safely store the removed lens fixing brackets (A), thumbscrews, spring washers, and flat washers so as not to lose them.

Note

• When this product is attached, the projector’s active focus optimizer function may not operate properly. In such cases, do not press the lens fixing brackets onto the projection lens with excessive force.

Attaching the Lens Hood
If you need to attach the lens hood, attach it after attaching the lens fixing attachment.

Attention

• When mounting the lens hood supplied with the projector to the projector, be sure to request installation from your dealer or certified personnel. Be sure to hand this manual and the “Mounting the lens hood” document supplied with the projector to the personnel performing the installation. After installation, have the installation personnel return these documents to you, and store them for future reference.

1. Attach lens hood 1 to the lens fixing attachment.
2. Tighten the lens hood screws (two places) and thumbscrews (two places) to fix lens hood 1.

< When using the ET-D75LE8 / ET-D75LE40>

1. Attach lens hood 2 to lens hood 1.
2. Attach the thumbscrews (one place each at top and bottom) to fix lens hood 2.
3. Tighten the left and right lens hood screws (one on each side) of lens hood 2.

Specifications

External dimensions

| Width: 238 mm (9-3/8″) Height: 125 mm (4-29/32″) Depth: 242 mm (9-17/32″)
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Weight| Approx. 0.68 kg (1.5 lb)

External Dimensions

• Manufactured by: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan
• Importer: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH
• Authorized Representative in EU: Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany
• Importer for UK; Panasonic Connect UK, a branch of Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT

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References

• Projector | Panasonic Global

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