Panasonic PT-LX321U manual

Operating Instructions Functional Manual DLP ™ Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully , and save this manual J for future use. Before using your projector , be sure to read “Read this rst!” (See pages 2 to 6). J Model No.  PT-LW321E [...]

2 - ENGLISH Important Information Read this rst! W ARNING: THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EARTHED. W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779. W ARNING: 1. Remove the plu[...]

Read this rst! ENGLISH - 3 Important Information W ARNING: PO WER  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 re or[...]

Read this rst! 4 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualied technician. If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks. Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.[...]

Read this rst! ENGLISH - 5 Important Information W ARNING: Do not allow children to reach the battery (CR2025). The battery can cause personal injury if swallowed. z If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately . z If the battery uid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary . Battery uid on your[...]

Read this rst! 6 - ENGLISH Important Information CAUTION: ACCESSORI ES  Do not use the old lamp unit. If used it could cause lamp explosion. If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately . Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken pieces. Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when [...]

ENGLISH - 7 For details, see the corresponding pages. 1. Set up your projector . ( Æ page 19) 2. Connect with other devices. ( Æ page 23) 3. Connect the power cord. ( Æ page 25) 4. Power on. ( Æ page 27) 5. Select the input signal. ( Æ page 28) 6. Adjust the image. ( Æ page 28) Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Quick steps Q[...]

8 - ENGLISH Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contents Be sure to read “Read this rst!”. ( pages 2 to 6) Important Information Read this rst! ........................................... 2 Contents ..................................................... 8 Precautions for Use......[...]

ENGLISH - 9 Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Audio ........................................................ 40 Mute ............................................................................. 40 V olume ......................................................................... 40 In St[...]

10 - ENGLISH Important Information Precautions for Use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. z Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the a[...]

Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 11 Important Information Do not ti lt the pro jector or place it on its side . J Do not tilt the projector body more than approximately ± 10° vertically or ± 20° horizontally . Over-tilting may result in shortening the life of the components. Cautio ns when se tting the pro jector s J Do not stack the projectors. z[...]

Precautions for Use 12 - ENGLISH Important Information Cautions on use I n ord er to get th e pi ctu re qu al ity J Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light z from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port[...]

Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 13 Important Information Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit (x1) (H458UB01G001) Computer cable (x1) (H4200200G105) Lithium coin cell Battery CR2025 (x1) CD-ROM (x1) (H368VT01G001) CR2[...]

14 - ENGLISH Preparation About Y our Projector Remote control (17) (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (1 1) (18) (19) (1) (2) (4) (5) (6) (8) (7) (3) (9) (10) (1) Remote control signal emitter (2) <COMPUTER> button Switches COMPUTER 1 or COMPUTER 2 input. If either of the input is selected, press <COMPUTER> button will switch to the other one. (3[...]

About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 15 Preparation Projector body 3 2 2 1 12 12 12 12 4 12 12 12 12 5 12 12 12 12 6 12 12 12 11 12 12 12 13 12 12 12 14 12 12 12 15 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 16 12 12 12 12 7 9 12 12 12 12 9 12 10 8 (1) Control panel and indicators ( Æ page 16) (2) Air intake port (3) Zoom lever (4) Speaker (5) Security bar (6) Focus ring Ad[...]

About Y our Projector 16 - ENGLISH Preparation Control Panel and Indicators (1) <ON(G) / ST ANDBY(R)> indicator Indicates the projector ’s status. (2) < v / b > button T urns the projector on/off. (3) ▲▼◄► buttons Uses to operate menu. (4) <INPUT> button Displays [Source] menu. ( Æ page 30) (5) <MENU> button T urn[...]

About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 17 Preparation Connecting terminals ( 1) <HDMI IN> This is a terminal to connect to HDMI signal. (2) <MONITOR OUT> This is a terminal to output the RGB signal or YC B C R /YP B P R signal via <COMPUTER 1 IN> or <COMPUTER 2 IN> terminal. (3) <COMPUTER 1 IN> This is a terminal to input the[...]

Using Remote control 18 - ENGLISH Preparation Installing and Removing battery Press the guide and pull 1 ) out the battery base. 3 V O L T S CR2025 M 3 V O L T S CR2025 Install new battery into 2 ) the compartment. 3 V O L T S CR2025 M 3 V O L T S CR2025 Remove the old Lithium coin cell battery and install new one (CR2025). Ensure that the side wit[...]

Setting up ENGLISH - 19 Getting Started Setting up Projection method Y ou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods to set the desired method in the projector . Setting on a desk/oor and J projecting forward Mounting on the ceiling and J projecting forward Menu setting* 1 [Ceiling Mount] [Front] Menu setting* 1 [Ceilin[...]

Setting up 20 - ENGLISH Getting Started Screen size and throw distance Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the gures of throwing distance. Y ou can adjust the display size. Attention Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use”. ( z Æ pages 10 to 13) Do not use the projector and the high-powered laser equip[...]

Setting up ENGLISH - 21 Getting Started Calculation formulas for projection distance Q Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following calculations. The calculation result is with the "m" unit. (The calculated distance below may contain a certain error .) If the screen dimensions ar[...]

Setting up 22 - ENGLISH Getting Started Adjusting the Projector's Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the below picture and retract by rotating in the op - posite direction. Adjustable range Rear adjustable feet * 10 mm (0.394"[...]

Connections ENGLISH - 23 Getting Started Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z T urn 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 connection of the z device, prepar[...]

Connections 24 - ENGLISH Getting Started Connecting example: Computers Audio equipment Control Computer Monitor Computer Computer Connecting example: A V equipment Blu-ray disk player DVD player VCR (with built-in TBC) Audio equipment[...]

Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 25 Basic Operation Powering 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 . For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this rst!” ( Æ pages 2 to 6). Attaching J Check the shapes of the <AC IN> [...]

Powering ON/OFF 26 - ENGLISH Basic Operation ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R) indicator The ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power . Conrm the status of the <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator before operating the projector . Indicator status Status No illumination The power plug is not connected to the outlet. Red Lit * 1 The power is[...]

Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 27 Basic Operation Powering On the Projector Connect the power plug to the power outlet. 1 ) Enter Standby status when the <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator is lighting / blinking in red. z Press the < 2 ) v / b > button on the control panel or the remote control. When the <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator lights[...]

Projecting 28 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ page 25) and switch on the power ( Æ page 27) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal. Press <INPUT> button on the control panel o[...]

Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 29 Basic Operation Switching the input signal Press this button to switch input signals. Buttons Press (<COMPUTER>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>) button on the remote control. COMPUTER Switches to Computer 1/ Computer 2 input. HDMI Switches to HDMI input. VIDEO Switches to Video input. Not[...]

Basic operations by using the remote control 30 - ENGLISH Basic Operation <IMAGE> button Press this button to display the picture mode menu and to change the settings of the image. Button Press the <IMAGE> button on the remote control. Note For details, see [Color Mode] menu of [Picture] menu z ( Æ page 34) <INPUT> button Press t[...]

On-screen Display Menus ENGLISH - 31 Settings How to operate menu Operation steps J Press <MENU> button on the remote control or on the control panel. 1 ) Main Menu displays. z Use ▲▼ to select any item in the Main Menu. 2 ) The selected item is highlighted in orange. z Press 3 ) ►. Items in the Sub Menu can be selected. z Use ▲▼ to[...]

On-screen Display Menus 32 - ENGLISH Settings Menu T ree Main Menu Sub Menu 2nd Sub Menu Default V alue Range Picture Color Mode Dynamic / PC / Movie / Game / User W all color White / Light Y ellow / Light Blue / Pink / Dark Green White Brightness 0 ~ 100 Contrast 0 ~ 100 Sharpness 0 ~ 31 Saturation 0 ~ 100 Hue 0 ~ 100 Gamma 0 ~ +3 Color T emp. Low[...]

On-screen Display Menus ENGLISH - 33 Settings Main Menu Sub Menu 2nd Sub Menu Default V alue Range Options Auto Source On / Off On Input HDMI, Computer 1, Computer 2, Video Auto Power Off (Min) 0 0~120 Lamp Settings Lamp Hours Used (Normal) 0 Lamp Hours Used (ECO) 0 Lamp Life Reminder Off/On On Lamp Power Mode Normal / AUTO / ECO1 / ECO2 for PT -LX[...]

Picture 34 - ENGLISH Settings Picture Select [Picture] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Color Mode There are many factory presets optimized for various types of images. Press ▲▼ to select [Color Mode]. 1 ) Press ► to disp lay the choosin g dialog 2 ) box. Press ◄► to[...]

Picture ENGLISH - 35 Settings Sharpness Y ou can adjust the sharpness of the projected image. Press ▲▼ to select [Sharpness]. 1 ) Press ► to display the adjustment 2 ) dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the setting value. 3 ) Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press ►. Contours become sharper . Maximum value 31 Press ◄. Contours become[...]

Position 36 - ENGLISH Settings Position Select [Position] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Aspect Ratio Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio. Press ▲▼ to select [Aspect Ratio]. 1 ) Press ► to dis play the choosi ng dialo g 2 ) box. Press ◄► to select[...]

Position ENGLISH - 37 Settings V . Position Shift the projected image position vertically . Press ▲▼ to select [V . Position]. 1 ) Press ► to display the adjustment 2 ) dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the level. 3 ) Note During Computer input signal, [V . Position] can be z adjusted. Digital Zoom Adjust the magnication of the image. Mag[...]

Setting 38 - ENGLISH Settings Setting Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Language The language used in the On-Screen Menu is available in English, Germ an, Spanish, French, Italia n, Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplied Chinese, Polish, Korean, Russian, Swed[...]

Setting ENGLISH - 39 Settings Remote ID When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individual ly using single remote contr ol, if a unique ID number is assigned to each projector . There are 7 different remote control IDs: [All], [ID1]~[ID6]. Press ▲▼ to select [Remote I[...]

Audio 40 - ENGLISH Settings Audio Select [Audio] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Mute T emporarily turn off the sound. Press ▲▼ to select [Mute]. 1 ) Press ► to display the setting dialog 2 ) box. Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off]. 3 ) On Mute. Off Output audio. Press z[...]

ENGLISH - 41 Settings Select [Options] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Auto Source Set the automatic signal search function when power on or the source of the signal being received is lost. Press ▲▼ to select [Auto Source]. 1 ) Press ► to display the setting dialog box.[...]

Options 42 - ENGLISH Settings Lamp Power Mode J Selects desired lamp power mode under z different situations. Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp Power Mode]. 1 ) Press ► to display the setting dialog box . 2 ) Press ◄► to select the desired item. 3 ) Normal Normal brightness. AUTO The brightness level of the content is automatically detected to s i[...]

LAN ENGLISH - 43 Settings Select [LAN] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 31) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Note The following settings are set before the projector leaves z the factory . DHCP Off IP Addres s 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0 Subnet Mask 255 .25 5. 255.0 Gateway 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 DNS 0.0.0.0 If you wa[...]

LAN 44 - ENGLISH Settings Store Save the network settings. Press ▲▼ to select [Store]. 1 ) Press ► to display the setting dialog 2 ) box. Press ▲▼ to switch [Y es]/[No]. 3 ) Press ► to execute. 4 ) Select [Y es] to start executing and the resetting z message appears. The store procedure nishes when the message disappears. Reset Retur[...]

LAN ENGLISH - 45 Settings The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the web browser control. Setting and adjustment of the projector . z Display of the projector status. z T ransmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projector . z This projector supports "Cre[...]

LAN 46 - ENGLISH Settings Computer operation via network Connec tion c an be made with w ired L AN. H owe ver , co nrm to your system administrator on net work set tings before chang ing an y sett ings. T urn on t he computer . 1 ) Make the net work setting according to y our sy stem ad ministrator . 2 ) If the proje ctor sett ings are the defau[...]

LAN ENGLISH - 47 Settings Main Menu description J Projector Information J Displays basic information of the projector . LAN Setting J Sets the LAN Setting of the projector and press [Save] to store settings. Attention For the security reason, do not enter any information that third party can recognize your location or name, in [Location] and z [Con[...]

LAN 48 - ENGLISH Settings Projector Status and Control J Sets the projector status and adjusts Image and Audio controls. E-mail Setting J Sets E-mail Alert and SMTP Setting and Alert Condition of the projector and press [Save] to store settings. Note The E-mail function of this projector does not compatible z with the advanced SMTP server . Securit[...]

LAN ENGLISH - 49 Settings "Crestron RoomView" is a system developed by Crestron Electronics, Inc. which collectively manage and control multiple system devices connected via the network, from a computer . For details of "Crestron RoomView", refer to the Crestron Electronics, Inc. website (Provided only in English). http://www .c[...]

About indicator status 50 - ENGLISH Maintenance Maintenance About indicator status If an indicator turns on If a problem should occur inside the projector , the <TEMP> and/or <LAMP> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow . Attention Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the po[...]

Maintenance/replacement ENGLISH - 51 Maintenance Maintenance/replacement Before cleaning/replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect z the power plug from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 25, 27) Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering off the projector” ( z Æ page 2[...]

Maintenance/replacement 52 - ENGLISH Maintenance Install the air lters. 5 ) Hold the air lters with the protrusion up towards the top panel as shown in the picture and insert them until z you hear a "click" sound. Reset the [Filter Reminder]. 6 ) T urn on the power and perform [Cleaning up Reminder] in the [Options] menu. z ( Æ pag[...]

Maintenance/replacement ENGLISH - 53 Maintenance Replacing the unit Air lters J The air lter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective. A replacement air lter unit is available separately . (service component) Contact your dealer for the optional air lters. Also, please replace the air lters together when replacing the lamp uni[...]

Maintenance/replacement 54 - ENGLISH Maintenance J Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. See "When to replace the lamp unit" about the lifespan. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer . Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit. (for PT -L W321E / PT -L W271[...]

Maintenance/replacement ENGLISH - 55 Maintenance Note The lamp replace tim z e, it is necessary to carry the following calculation. Conrm the lamp used time in the [LAMP settings] ( Æ page 41). (V alues obtained by the following calculation formula contain a slight error .) For PT -LX351E / PT -L W321E Lamp use time = [Lamp used time (Normal)] [...]

T roubleshooting 56 - ENGLISH Maintenance T roubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problem Cause Reference page Power does not turn on. The power cord may not be connected. z — No electric supply is at the wall outlet. z — The circuit breakers have tripped. z — Is the <LAMP> indicator , &[...]

T roubleshooting ENGLISH - 57 Maintenance Problem Cause Reference page Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image For computer input, press the <AUTO ADJ.> button on the remote z control. — If you are using a Windows P C * z 1. O pen the [M y C omputer] icon, then click the [C ontrol Panel] folder . 2 . C lick the [D isplay] icon and[...]

T roubleshooting 58 - ENGLISH Maintenance Problem Cause Reference page Messages displays Dust Filter Reminder Message: z This message displays when the projector reached the timer set in the [Filter Reminder (Hour)]. In this case, please clean the air lters or replace them. 51 Lamp W arning Message: z The lamp has reached its end of life, please[...]

Appendix ENGLISH - 59 Appendix Appendix Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specication, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector . Attention Set the [UART Mode] in the [Setting] menu to [RS-232] before c[...]

Appendix 60 - ENGLISH Appendix Basic format J T ransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, parameter , and ETX are sent in this order . Add parameters according to the details of control. STX C1 C2 C3 * P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary . *  Basic format (with sub command) J[...]

Appendix ENGLISH - 61 Appendix Control commands J When controlling the projector from a computer , the following commands are available* [Projector control command] Command Control contents Remarks PON Power [ON] POF Power [OFF] IIS INPUT selection (Parameter) VID = Video RG1 = Computer 1 RG2 = Computer 2 HD1 = HDMI OSH A V mute function T urn off [...]

Appendix 62 - ENGLISH Appendix Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER 1 IN/COMPUTER 2 IN> J terminal Outside view Pin No. Signal names * Not assigned - , , : GND terminals R/P R G/G SYNC/Y B/P B + 5 V DDC data HD/SYNC VD DDC clock Pin assignments and signal names of <MONIT OR OUT> terminal J Outside view Pin No. S[...]

Appendix ENGLISH - 63 Appendix PJLink protocol The net work func tion of the pr ojector suppo r ts P J Link class 1 , and the P JLink protoc ol c an be used to per for m projec tor setting an d projector st atus quer y operations f rom a com puter . Control commands J The followin g table lists th e P JLink p rotocol c ommands that c an be used to [...]

Appendix 64 - ENGLISH Appendix List of compatible signals The following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, R = RGB, Y = YP B P R , H = HDMI Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format Plug and play * 3 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER 1/ COMPUTER 2 HDMI NTSC/NT[...]

Appendix ENGLISH - 65 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format Plug and play * 3 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER 1/ COMPUTER 2 HDMI SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 63.98 60.0 108.00 R/H o o 79.98 75.0 135.00 R/H o o 91.15 85.0 157.50 R/H - - 1366x768 1 366 x 768 47.72 59.8 84.75 R/H o o SXGA+ 1 400 x 1 050 65.32 60[...]

Specications 66 - ENGLISH Appendix Specications Model No. PT -LX351E PT -LX321E PT -LX271E PT -L W271E PT -L W321E Power supply 100 V −240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V , 3.3 A - 1.3 A, 305 W 100 V - 240 V , 2.7 A - 1.1 A, 245 W 100 V - 240 V , 2.4 A - 1.0 A, 220 W 100 V - 240 V , 2.4 A - 1.0 A, 220 W 100 V - 240 V , 2.7 A [...]

Specications ENGLISH - 67 Appendix Model No. PT -LX351E PT -LX321E PT -LX271E PT -L W271E PT -L W321E T erminals COMPUTER 1 IN / COMPUTER 2 IN 2 sets, high-density D-Sub 15 p (female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω) HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, [...]

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards 68 - ENGLISH Appendix Specications Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 77.0 (3.03”) 90.8 (3.58”) 99.8 (3.93”) 288.0 (1 1.30”) 70.8 (2.79”) 48.0 (1.89”) 42.8 (1.69”) 47.8 (1.88”) 51.8 (2.04”) 220.1 (8.67”) 233.2 (9.18”) ∼ 241.3 (9.50”) 231.1 (9.10”) ∼ 236.3 (9.30”) *1 *2 Actual dime[...]

Index ENGLISH - 69 Appendix Index A About Y our Projector ....................... 14 Accessories .................................... 13 Adjusting the Projector's Height ..... 22 Aspect Ratio ................................... 3 6 Auto Power Off (Min) ...................... 41 B Basic operations by using the remote control ...................[...]

M0813LH0 -ST Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Battery These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and elect ronic products and battery should not be mixed with gener al household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and use[...]