For information relating to product warranties, please contact your point of purchase, or click here to obtain the contact details of a sales office in your region. A customer service representative will answer your inquiry.

You can check the number of hours on your laser light source by pressing the [STATUS] button on the remote control, or by selecting [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [STATUS] -> [LIGHT RUNTIME] via the main menu.

Major advantages of laser light sources compared to lamp light sources are listed below:

• Laser light sources have a longer lifespan, and brightness degradation against the run-time is much less. Therefore, quality and impact of the projected image are kept at a high level for a long period
• Since periodical parts replacement is not required, maintenance hassle can be disregarded, and running cost is significantly reduced
• The time required for stable image projection after powering on the projector, and the time required for safe light-source cooldown after powering off the projector, are significantly reduced
• Probability of light source failure is drastically reduced. So, fear of interruption to your presentation is eliminated.

Laser light-source replacement should be handled by your dealer’s servicing department. For more information about laser light-source replacement, please contact your point of purchase, or click here to obtain the contact details of a sales office in your region.

We recommend you have your dealer check and clean your projector and replace the laser light source after about 20,000 hours of use. While it’s possible to continue using the projector after this time without replacing the light source, light output at about 20,000 hours will have decreased to approximately 50 % of its original level.

The value of 20,000 hours is the estimated time at which your projector’s light output will have decreased to approximately 50 % of its original level at the time of shipment when used in specific operating modes at certain altitude ranges and in certain operating environments.

Yes, it is. Since this projector does not require a cooldown period before it is turned off, the projector can be turned off any time via the room breaker switch. Note that changes to settings and adjustments applied immediately before the power is disconnected may not be reflected when the unit is next switched on.

This projector can be installed at any angle through 360° in any orientation, including horizontal, vertical, and portrait.

No, it’s not.

Yes, the projector supports DIGITAL LINK.

Yes, ET-PKD56H/ET-PKD55S ceiling mount bracket can be used with this projector in conjunction with the optional ET-PKE301B attachment.

Yes, a filter is installed in the air intake.

Note: A replacement air filter unit installed (model number: ET-RFM100).

No, it does not.

No, it does not.

The “W” or “B” model-number suffix indicates the projector’s cabinet color: W for white, and B for black.

No, there is no time limit when using the shutter function.

It is possible that the OSD is set to [OFF]. Press the [ON SCREEN] button on the remote control to make the OSD visible. You can also unhide the OSD by pressing and holding the [MENU] button on the projector control panel for 3 seconds or longer.

No, it does not.

This projector supports a maximum 1,073,740,000 colors.

This projector is not compatible with wireless LAN. However, wireless image transmission is supported when the projector is used in conjunction with Panasonic’s optional Wireless Presentation System PressIT (TY-WPS1/TY-WPSC1). For more information on Wireless Presentation System PressIT, please click here.

This indicates that the shutter function is in use (shutter is closed).

There is no specific amount that we recommend. In general, however, the overlapping area should represent about 10 % or more of the total width and height of the image.

No, there is nothing wrong. This could be due to the following:

(1) When [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [ECO MANAGEMENT] -> [QUICK STARTUP] -> [ON] -> [VALID PERIOD] is set via the main menu, the indicator blinks red after the projector enters standby mode until the time set in [VALID PERIOD] elapses. Note that after the set time has elapsed, the indicator will shift to the lit-up condition.

(2) [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [AUDIO SETTING] -> [IN STANDBY MODE] is set to [ON] via the main menu.

This indicates that the light output has been reduced due to a failure of a light-source part. Please turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and turn on the power again. If the <LIGHT> light-source indicator is still lit or blinks, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance.

This indicates that the light source is not on during use. Please turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and turn the power on again. If the <LIGHT> light-source indicator still blinks twice, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance.

This indicates that the light source is not on during use. Please turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and turn the power on again. If the <LIGHT> light-source indicator still blinks three times, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance.

The <TEMP> temperature indicator lights red to warn you that the temperature inside the projector is too high. Please check if:

• The air intake/exhaust ports are obstructed (clear if necessary)
• The unit is being used within the temperature range specified in the Operation Manual (0–45 °C [32–113 °F])
• The projector is being used at an altitude less than 2,700 m (8,858 ft) above sea level.
  If the <TEMP> temperature indicator is still lit after confirming the above, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance. For more details on projector operating conditions, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 7 – Appendix – Specifications here.

The <TEMP> temperature indicator blinks twice to indicate that the projector has switched to Standby Mode because the inside of the unit is getting too hot. Please check if:

• The air intake/exhaust ports are obstructed (clear if necessary)
• The unit is being used within the temperature range specified in the Operation Manual (0–45 °C [32–113 °F])
• The projector is being used at an altitude less than 2,700 m (8,858 ft) above sea level.
  If the <TEMP> temperature indicator still blinks red after confirming the above, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance. For more details on projector operating conditions, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 7 – Appendix – Specifications here.

The <TEMP> temperature indicator blinks red three times to warn you that the cooling fan has stopped. Turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and turn on the power again. If the <TEMP> temperature indicator is still blinking red three times after switching the unit on and off, turn the MAIN POWER switch to OFF and ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance.

The external dimensions and weight of these projectors are as follows:

PT-MZ880/MZ780:
Width: 561 mm (22 3/32")
Height: 224 mm (8 13/16") (with legs at shortest position)
Depth: 439 mm (17 9/32")
Weight: Approx. 18.6 kg (41.0 lbs)

Note: With supplied lens.

PT-MZ680:
Width: 561 mm (22 3/32")
Height: 224 mm (8 13/16") (with legs at shortest position)
Depth: 439 mm (17 9/32")
Weight: Approx. 17.6 kg (38.8 lbs)

Note: With supplied lens.

Carton dimensions and weight are as follows:

PT-MZ880/MZ780:
Width: 746 mm (29 3/8")
Height: 332 mm (13 1/16")
Depth: 535 mm (21 1/16")
Weight: Approx. 22.5 kg (49.6 lbs)

PT-MZ680:
Width: 746 mm (29 3/8")
Height: 332 mm (13 1/16")
Depth: 535 mm (21 1/16")
Weight: Approx. 21.5 kg (47.4 lbs)

The supplied power cord is 3 m (9.8 ft) long.

The main difference between models is light output (brightness). PT-MZ880 produces 8,000 lm, PT-MZ780 produces 7,000 lm, and PT-MZ680 produces 6,000 lm.

Operating noise levels in various operating modes are as follows:
PT-MZ880: 34 dB (NORMAL/ECO) / 27 dB (QUIET)
PT-MZ780/MZ680: 32 dB (NORMAL/ECO) / 26 dB (QUIET)

Yes, the projector is shipped with a lens. For more information about optional lenses, please see here.

The projector supports 40–400 in (1.02–10.16 m) screen sizes.

Note: 60–400 in (1.52–10.16 m) with ET-ELW22 and 100–400 in (2.54–10.16 m) with ET-ELU20. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 2 – Getting Started – Setting up – Projected image and throw distance – Projection distance of each projection lens here.

Yes, it supports uncompressed 4K/60p input signals via HDMI^®/DIGITAL LINK. Note that 4K input signals are resized to the projector’s resolution (1920 x 1200 pixels) upon projection. YPBPR 4:2:0 format only for 4K/60p signals input via DIGITAL LINK.

This projector supports AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz power.

ET-PKE301B ceiling mount bracket attachment is required when using ET-PKD120S/ET-PKD120H.

Please use a High Speed HDMI^® certified cable. If the 4K input signal exceeds the maximum transmission speed of your High Speed HDMI cable (such as a 3840 x 2160/60p signal with 4:2:2/36-bit or 4:4:4/24-bit chroma subsampling and color bit-depth), please use a Premium High Speed HDMI^® certified cable compatible with 18 Gbps transmission. Note that image display may be disrupted if the input video signal exceeds the HDMI cable’s maximum supported transmission speed.

You can change the screen-aspect ratio by selecting [DISPLAY OPTION] -> [SCREEN SETTING] -> [SCREEN FORMAT] in the main menu and setting it to [4:3]. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 4 – Settings – [DISPLAY OPTION] menu – [SCREEN SETTING] here.

Heat values are as follows:
PT-MZ880: 1,675 BTU (max.)
PT-MZ780: 1,485 BTU (max.)
PT-MZ680: 1,230 BTU (max.)

If the remote control does not work even after pressing and holding the ID ALL button, please check Operation Manual: Chapter 6 – Maintenance – Troubleshooting – Remote control does not respond here. If your remote control still does not work properly, please ask your dealer or point of purchase for assistance.

The projector’s contrast ratio is 3,000,000:1 (Full On/Full Off) with [Dynamic Contrast] set to [1] or [2], HDMI signal input.

The laser class of this projector is Class 1 (IEC 60825-1:2014).

An error/warning symbol is displayed during status self-test to warn you that an error has been detected. For more details on what error/warning symbols indicate, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 6 – Maintenance – [SELF TEST] display here.

You can check the total number of hours on your projector by pressing the [STATUS] button on the remote control, or by selecting [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [STATUS] -> [PROJECTOR RUNTIME] via the main menu.

Click here to download PT-MZ880 Series Operation Manual.

Click here to download PT-MZ880 specifications.
Click here to download PT-MZ780 specifications.
Click here to download PT-MZ680 specifications.

Power consumption values for models in this series are as follows:
PT-MZ880: 490 W
PT-MZ780: 435 W
PT-MZ680: 360 W

The apparent power (volt-amperes) value for models in this series is as follows:
PT-MZ880: 510 VA
PT-MZ780: 460 VA
PT-MZ680: 395 VA

Yes, it does.

Please use a cable of 15 m (49.2 ft) or less with 2-core shield. The remote control may not work if the cable length exceeds 15 m (49.2 ft), or if the shielding is insufficient. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – Preparing the remote control – Connecting the remote control to the projector with a cable here.

Yes, up to 64 projectors can be controlled individually or simultaneously with one remote control by first setting the remote control code. To set up the projector, select [ALL] or [1] to [64] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [PROJECTOR ID] list in the main menu. To set up the remote control, press the ID SET button and enter the 1-digit ID number set on the projector by pressing the numeric buttons (<0> to <9>) within five seconds. If you press the ID ALL button, all projectors can be controlled regardless of the ID number setting of the projector. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 3 – Basic Operations – Operating with the remote control – Setting ID number of the remote control, and Chapter 4 – Settings – [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu – [PROJECTOR ID] here.

You can control up to 64 projectors with one remote control.

Yes, they are. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 4 – Settings – [TEST PATTERN] menu – [TEST PATTERN] here.

No, it’s not. However, adjustment can be performed when projecting an input signal.

Yes, it does.

The remote works from a maximum distance of about 30 m (98 ft) from the remote control receiver on the front of the projector. Note that it can be operated at up to ±30° vertically and horizontally, but the operable distance may be shorter. To find the location of the remote control receiver, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body here.

This projector has five air intake ports in total: two on the front and three on the sides. For more details on the location of the air intake ports, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body here.

There are two air exhaust ports located on the rear side of the projector. For more details on the location of the exhaust ports, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body here.

For details on how to attach and remove the lens, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 2 – Getting Started – Removing/attaching the projection lens here.

The projector’s resolution is 1920 x 1200 pixels.

The operating temperature range is 0–45 °C (32–113 °F). Note that the projector cannot be used at altitudes 2,700 m (8,858 ft) above sea level or higher. In the following operating environments, light output may be reduced to protect the projector:

• When the projector is used at altitudes below 700 m (2,297 ft) and ambient temperature is 38 °C (100 °F) or higher
• When the projector is used at altitudes between 700 m (2,297 ft) and 1,400 m (4,593 ft) exclusive and ambient temperature is 36 °C (97 °F) or higher
• When the projector is used at altitudes between 1,400 m (4,593 ft) and 2,100 m (6,890 ft) exclusive and ambient temperature is 34 °C (93 °F) or higher
• When the projector is used at altitudes between 2,100 m (6,890 ft) and 2,700 m (8,858 ft) exclusive and ambient temperature is 32 °C (90 °F) or higher.

For detailed information on input video signal compatibility, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 7 – Appendix: Specifications – List of compatible signals here.

Yes, this product is equipped with an AUDIO IN terminal. Please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body – Connecting terminals here.

Yes, this product is equipped with an AUDIO OUT terminal. Please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body – Connecting terminals here.

Yes, this product is equipped with a DC OUT terminal for power supply. Please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body – Connecting terminals here.

No, it doesn’t.

Yes, it does. Please see Operation Manual: Chapter 4 – Settings – [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu – [REMOTE 2 MODE] and Chapter 7 – Appendix – Technical information – <REMOTE 2 IN> terminal here.

Yes, it does. Since it is equipped with a Direct Power Off function, the projector can be turned off immediately after use.

The range of lens-shift adjustment varies depending on the attached lens. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 3 – Basic Operations – Projecting – Lens shift range here.

Please see Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body – Connecting terminals here.

No, it isn’t. However, the projector is equipped with a shutter function for turning off the light source.

The projector is equipped with a shutter function for turning off the light source.

The shutter function temporarily turns off the laser light source so there is no light leakage from the lens.

This product equips two LAN terminals, one also compatible with DIGITAL LINK. For more details on the terminals provided, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – About your projector – Projector body – Connecting terminals here.

The model numbers of the ceiling mount brackets are ET-PKD120H (for high ceilings), ET-PKD120S (for low ceilings), and ET-PKE301B (ceiling mount bracket attachment).

Yes, it does.

No, it isn’t.

Power can be supplied when [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [DC OUT] is set to [ON] via the main menu. However, power cannot be supplied in standby mode when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO]. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 4 – Settings – [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu – [DC OUT] here.

Power won’t be supplied when [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [DC OUT] is set to [OFF] via the main menu. Also, even when [PROJECTOR SETUP] -> [DC OUT] is set to [ON] via the main menu, power won’t be supplied if [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO]. For more details, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 4 – Settings – [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu – [DC OUT] here.

The model number of the remote control is N2QAYA000228.

There are differences in the shape of the power cord depending on the region. For details on power cord model numbers, please see Operation Manual: Chapter 1 – Preparation – Precautions for use – Accessories here.

The model number of the replacement air filter is ET-RFM100.

The projector went on sale in June 2021.

The REMOTE 2 IN terminal’s screw-thread standard is in inches.

The REMOTE 2 IN terminal’s screw configuration is female.

The SERIAL/MULTI SYNC IN terminal’s screw-thread standard is in inches.

The SERIAL/MULTI SYNC IN terminal’s screw configuration is female.

The MULTI SYNC OUT terminal’s screw-thread standard is in inches.

The MULTI SYNC OUT terminal’s screw configuration is female.

The COMPUTER IN terminal’s screw-thread standard is in inches.

The COMPUTER IN terminal’s screw configuration is female.

The MONITOR OUT terminal’s screw-thread standard is in inches.

The MONITOR OUT terminal’s screw configuration is female.

The configuration of the REMOTE 1 IN terminal is M3 stereo mini-jack.

The diameter of the M3 stereo mini-jack is 3.5 mm (1/8").

Yes, it does. However, it’s only possible when the optional ET-ELU20 Ultra-Short-Throw Zoom Lens is attached. For more details on the ET-ELU20 Ultra-Short-Throw Zoom Lens, please see here.