Panasonic PT-VX410ZE manual

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    Operating Instructions Functional Manual LCD Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully , and save this manual ■ for future use. Before using your projector , be sure to read “Read this rst!” ( ■ Æ pages 2 to 9). Model No. PT-VW340Z PT-V[...]

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    2 - ENGLISH Read this rst! 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. This device is not intended for use in the direct eld of view at visual display workplaces. T o avoid incommoding reexions at visu[...]

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    ENGLISH - 3 Read this rst! CAUTION (North/Middle/South America and T aiwan) CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only t a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, cont[...]

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    4 - ENGLISH Read this rst! IMPORT ANT : THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY , PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULL Y . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is tted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has [...]

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    W ARNING: POWER  The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acces- sible 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 electric shock. If foreign objects or water get in[...]

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    W ARNING: Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port. Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects. Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot z withstand heat close to this port. Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from th[...]

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    W ARNING: Do not disassemble the lamp unit. If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury . Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the po[...]

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    Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de b at eria s usada s  BR A SIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma ta isol ante adesiv a, antes de depo sitar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. [...]

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    T rademarks r Windows f ® , Windows Vista ® and Internet Explorer ® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac, Mac OS, OS X, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other f countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Mu[...]

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    Features of the Projector Auto Setup Function This function executes [SHIFT], [CLOCK ▶ PHASE], [DOT CLOCK] at the same time by pressing the <AUTO SETUP> button. Direct Power Off Function With the Direct Power Off function, you can ▶ disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection. Wired LAN Fu[...]

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    Read this first! ............................................2 Chapter 1 Preparation Precautions for use ................................................. 14 Cautions when transporting .................................. 14 Cautions when installing ....................................... 14 Security ..................................................[...]

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    [P IN P] ................................................................. 6 5 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] ......................................... 6 5 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu .................................. 66 [ST A TUS] .............................................................. 66 [ COMPUTER2 SELECT] ...................................... 66 [PROJEC[...]

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    Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector . ENGLISH - 13[...]

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    Precautions for use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Doing f 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 adjustable feet. f Cautions when ins[...]

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    Cautions when setting the projectors r Do not stack the projectors. f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector . f Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and f exhaust) of the projector . Do not install the projector in a conned space. f When p[...]

  • Page 16

    Cautions on use T o get a good picture quality r Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor f lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port or warm or cold air from an air conditioner can f cause a shimmeri[...]

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    Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers enclosed < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> (N2QA Y A000070) (N2QA Y A000071) CD ROM <1> (TXFQB02UFBZ) Power cord (TXFSX02UXRZ) AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> ( for remote control unit) (TXFSX02UY AZ)[...]

  • Page 18

    Contents of the supplied CD-ROM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow . Instruction /list (PDF) Operating Instructions – Functional Manual Operating Instructions – Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software Operating Instructions – Logo T ransfer Software List of compatible projector models This is a list of projectors that[...]

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    Start-up display When the projector is switched on for the rst time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances. In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations. Initial setting (display langua[...]

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    About your projector Remote control Attention Do not drop the remote control. f Avoid contact with liquids. f Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. f < 1 v / b > Button T urn the projector on or off. ( Æ pages 36,37) Input Selection Buttons: <COMPUTER 1>, 2 <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>, <S-VI[...]

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    Zoom ring (Back) 1 Adjust the zoom. Control Panel and Indicators ( 2 Æ page 22) Lamp cover ( 3 Æ page 97) The lamp unit is located inside. Projection Lens 4 Focus ring (Front) 5 Adjust the focus. Remote control signal receiver 6 Air exhaust port 7 Speaker 8 <AC IN> terminal 9 Connect the supplied power cord. Rear terminals ( 10 Æ page 22) [...]

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    Control panel and Indicators r r Rear terminals Attention When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector , the network connection must be made indoors. f <COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal 1 This is the terminal to input RGB or YP B P R /YC B C R signals. <COMPUTER 2 IN/ 2 1 OUT> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB signals or outp[...]

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    Using the remote control Inserting and Removing batteries Open the cover . (Fig. 1) 1) Insert batteries and close the cover (Insert the 2) m side first.) (Fig. 2) When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order . f Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors [...]

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    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. 24 - ENGLISH[...]

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    Setting up Installation mode There are four ways to set up the projector . Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] ( x page 67 ) depending on the installation location. Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Setting on a desk/oor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item Method Menu item Method [PRO[...]

  • Page 26

    Screen size and throw distance Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector . Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position.           Projected image SH SW SD SH Screen L (L W/L T) Screen L (L W/L T) SW H L (L W/L T) * 1 Projection distance (m) S[...]

  • Page 27

    For PT -VX410Z All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Height position (H) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Height position (H) 0.76 (30") 0.7 [...]

  • Page 28

    Adjusting adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both side of the projector . Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt. Y ou can turn the adjustable feet to extend them. Y ou can turn them in the opposite direction to contract the[...]

  • Page 29

    Connecting Before connecting to the projector Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f T urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. f T ake note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. f - When connecting [...]

  • Page 30

    <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names R/P R *1 +5 V G/Y *1 GND B/P B *1 — — DDC data GND HD/SYNC GND VD GND DDC clock GND *1: It is only for RGB signals when the terminal is used as the input terminal. <HDMI IN> terminal pin assignments and signal names[...]

  • Page 31

    Connecting example : A V equipment For <HDMI IN>/<VIDEO IN>/<S-VIDEO IN> terminals Attention Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. f - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC). - A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR. If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distort[...]

  • Page 32

    Attention When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and f commercially available shielded cables. Note If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume f feature to operate the projector . Connecting example :[...]

  • Page 33

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 33[...]

  • Page 34

    Powering on/off Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely xed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily . For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this rst!” ( Æ page 5). Attaching Check the shapes of the <AC IN> terminal on the back of the projector body and the powe[...]

  • Page 35

    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 . ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R) indicator Indicator status Status Off The power cord is unplugged. Red Lit The power cord is plugged. The [ST ANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] [...]

  • Page 36

    Connect the power cord to the projector body . 1) Connect the power plug to an outlet. 2) The power indicator <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> lights or blinks, and the projector will enter the standby mode. f Press the < 3) v / b > button on the control panel or on the remote control. The power indicator <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> lights in green an[...]

  • Page 37

    Powering Off the Projector 1) 2) 1) 2) 2) 3) 2) Press the < 1) v / b > button on the control panel or on the remote control. The following message appears. f Press 2) qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. OR Press the < v / b > button on the control panel or on the remote control again. Projection of the image will stop[...]

  • Page 38

    Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ pages 29-34) and switch on the power ( Æ page 36) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal. Press <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>,[...]

  • Page 39

    Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUTO SETUP function The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input. Supplying images with bright white borders at the edges and high-con[...]

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    Switching the input signal Y ou can switch the input signals to project. buttons Press the <COMPUTER 1>,<COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO> or <S-VIDEO> button on the remote 1) control. This operation can be also performed using the <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel. f <COMPUTER 1> Switch to Computer 1 i[...]

  • Page 41

    Using the A V MUTE function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and video temporarily . button Press the 1) <A V MUTE> button on the remote control. The audio and video turn off. f Press the <A V MUTE> button again. 2) The audio and [...]

  • Page 42

    Button functions of moving screen r Operation menu Operation Adjustment Press the as buttons. Moves the area to the top or the bottom. Press the qw buttons. Moves the area to the left or the right. When you have executed the operation of remote control directly , the individual adjustment screen is not be displayed f and the operation menu of the m[...]

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    Using the P IN P function (Only for PT -VW340Z) T wo images can be projected simultaneously in form of projection mode (a small sub screen in the main screen [P IN P]/a small sub screen side by side with the main screen [SIDE BY SIDE]). button Press the 1) <P IN P> button on the remote control. Press this button to switch the mode ([P IN P]/[[...]

  • Page 44

    Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 44 - ENGLISH[...]

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    Menu Navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector . Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the <MENU> button 1) on the remote control or the control panel. The main menu screen appears. f Press 2) as to select an item from the main menu. The selected item is hi[...]

  • Page 46

    Note Pressing the <MENU> button or <RETURN> button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu. f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector . The menu items that cannot f be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected. [DIGIT AL CINEM[...]

  • Page 47

    Sub menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set and adjust the various items in the submenu. PICTURE [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [ST ANDARD]* 1 49 [CONTRAST] [0] 49 [BRIGHTNESS] [0] 50 [COLOR]* 2 [0] 50 [TINT]* 2 [0] 50 [SHARPNESS] [8] 50 [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] [DEF AUL T] 51 [IRIS] [OFF]* 1 5[...]

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    PROJECTOR SETUP [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [ST A TUS] - 66 [COMPUTER2 SELECT] [COMPUTER2 IN] 66 [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] 66 [INITIAL ST ART UP] [LAST MEMORY] 67 [PROJECTION METHOD] [FRONT/DESK] 67 [HIGH AL TITUDE MODE] [OFF] 67 [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] 68 [ECO MANAGEMENT] - 68 [EMULA TE] [DEF AUL T] 69 [FUNCTION BUTTON] - 70 [AUDIO SETTING] - [...]

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    [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( x page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set. [PICTURE MODE] Y ou can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the[...]

  • Page 50

    [BRIGHTNESS] Y ou can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected image. Press 1) as to select [BRIGHTNESS]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [BRIGHTNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f Press 3) qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the ► button. Increases the brightness of the dark (black[...]

  • Page 51

    [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] Y ou can switch the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. Press 1) as to select [COLOR TEMPERA TURE]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f Press 3) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you pre[...]

  • Page 52

    Press 3) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [AUTO] Enables auto correction of [DA YLIGHT VIEW]. The luminance sensor detects the brightness and color of the surroundings and automatically corrects the video display . [ON] Enables [DA YLIGHT VIEW]. [OFF] Disables [DA YLIGHT VIEW]. Note [DA YLIGHT VIEW] can[...]

  • Page 53

    [RGB/YP B P R ]/[RGB/YC B C R ] Set it to [AUTO] normally . If images are not displayed correctly when this is set to [AUT O], set either [RGB] or [YC B C R ], [YP B P R ] in accordance with the input signal. Press 1) as to select [RGB/YP B P R ] or [RGB/YC B C R ]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [RGB/YP f B P R ] or [RGB/YC B C R ] i[...]

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    [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [REAL TIME KEYST ONE] The projector can correct the vertical trapezoidal distortion automat[...]

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    Items Operation Adjustment Adjustment range [HORIZONT AL] Press the w button. Adjusts the right of the keystone. -60 ~ +60 Press the q button. Adjusts the left of the keystone. [VERTICAL] Press the a button. Adjusts the upper of the keystone. -80 ~ +80 Press the s button. Adjusts the bottom of the keystone. [CORNER CORRECTION] Press 1) as to select[...]

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    [SHIFT] (Only for computer signal input) Move the image position vertically or horizontally if the image position projected on the screen is shifted even when the relative position of the projector and the screen is installed correctly . Press 1) as to select [SHIFT]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [SHIFT] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as[...]

  • Page 57

    Note Certain signals may not be adjustable. f Optimal value may not be achieved if the output from the input computer is unstable. f T o project a signal with dot clock frequency with 162 MHz or higher , noise may not disappear even if [CLOCK PHASE] is f adjusted. [CLOCK PHASE] cannot be adjusted when a digital signal is input. f [OVER SCAN] Use th[...]

  • Page 58

    Note The image size may be switched abnormally when [AUTO] is selected, please set to [NORMAL] or [WIDE] according to the f input signal. Some size modes are not available for certain types of input signals. f If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio for the input signals is selected, the images will appear dif ferently f from th[...]

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    [LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. Press f as to select a language, and press <ENTER> button to set. [LANGUAGE] Y ou can select the language of the on-screen display .[...]

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    [DISPLA Y OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLA Y OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y] Set the on-screen display and position. [INPUT GUIDE] Se[...]

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    Press 3) as to select [W ARNING MESSAGE]. Press 4) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [ON] Displays the warning/error message. [OFF] Hides the warning/error message. [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the <HDMI IN> terminal of the projector and the ima[...]

  • Page 62

    Press 3) as to select [MODE]. Press 4) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [CC1] Displays CC1 data. [CC2] Displays CC2 data. [CC3] Displays CC3 data. [CC4] Displays CC4 data. Note Closed captions are a function that is mainly used in North America to display text information with video signals. Captions f [...]

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    [AUTO SETUP SETTING] Set the automatic execution of AUTO SETUP . The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control or on the control panel on each occasion if you input unregistered signals frequently at meetings, etc. Press 1) as to select [AUTO SETUP SETT[...]

  • Page 64

    [P-TIMER] Set and operate the presentation timer function. Press 1) as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed. f [MODE] Switches the presentation time between [COUNT UP] and [COUNT DOWN]. [TIMER] Sets the nish time of timer when [COUNT DOWN] is selected. [ST ART] / [STOP] / [REST ART] Operates t[...]

  • Page 65

    [P IN P] (Only for PT -VW340Z) Locate a separate, small sub screen in the main screen to project two images simultaneously . Press 1) as to select [P IN P]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [P IN P] screen is displayed. f [MODE] Press 1) as to select [MODE]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button.[...]

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    [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [ST A TUS] Y ou can check the using status of the projector . Press 1) as to[...]

  • Page 67

    Press 3) as to select the [PROJECTOR ID]. Select one from [ALL], and [1] to [6]. f [ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number . [1]-[6] Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector . Press the <ENTER> button to set it. 4) [PROJECTOR ID] is set. f Note The ID number can be set to [ALL], or f[...]

  • Page 68

    [LAMP POWER] Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment of the projector or the purpose. Press 1) as to select [LAMP POWER]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [NORMAL] Select when high luminance is required. [ECO1] Select when high luminance is not required. [ECO2] [...]

  • Page 69

    [READY] The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal . The projection lamp turns of f and cools down when reaching the set time, meanwhile the projector is in the power management mode. The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button is pressed. [SHUT DOWN] The countdown timer is disp[...]

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    [VX500 SERIES] VW435N series, VW440 series, VW430 series, VX505N series, VX510 series, VX500 series, VW330 series, VX400NT series, VX400 series, VX41 series [EZ570 SERIES] EZ570 series, EW630 series, EW530 series, EX600 series, EX500 series [VW431D] VW431D series Press the <ENTER> button. 4) [FUNCTION BUTTON] The function assigned to the <[...]

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    The items will switch each time you press the button. f [OFF] Disables audio output in the standby mode. [ON] Enables audio output in the standby mode when [ST ANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this time, press the <VOL - / VOL +> buttons on the remote control or qw buttons on the control panel to adjust the volume. Note Audio cannot be outp[...]

  • Page 72

    [TEST P A TTERN] Displays the test pattern built-in to the projector . Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reected in test patterns. Make sure to display the input signal before performing various adjustments. Press 1) as to select [TEST P A TTERN]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [TEST P A TTERN] screen is displayed[...]

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    [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. When the projector is used for the rst time Initial password: Press f awsqawsq in order , and press the <ENTER> button. After sel[...]

  • Page 74

    Note The entered password is displayed with " f  " mark on the screen. An error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is incorrect. Re-enter the correct password. f If numbers have been used for the security password, the security password will need to be initialized again if the remote f control is lost. Consult[...]

  • Page 75

    [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] Enable/disable the button operations on the control panel and the remote control. Press 1) as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as to select one item between [CONTROL P ANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER ]. [CONTROL P ANEL] Y ou can set th[...]

  • Page 76

    [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 45 ) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [WIRED LAN] Y ou c an make de tailed w ired L AN set tings. Press 1) as to select [WIRED LAN[...]

  • Page 77

    [NAME CHANGE] Y ou can change the projector name, for example, when using the DHCP server . Press 1) as to select [NAME CHANGE]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. f Select characters with the 3) asqw buttons and press the <ENTER> button to enter the projector name. Select [ALL DELETE] to delete all the [...]

  • Page 78

    [ST A TUS] Disp lays the cur rent net wor k statu s. Press 1) as to select [ST A TUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The f [ST A TUS] screen is displayed. [INITIALIZE] This function is used to return various setting values of [NETWORK] to the factory default value. Press 1) as to select [INITIALIZE]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The f [I[...]

  • Page 79

    Network connections 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 . f Display of the projector status. f T ransmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projector . f The projector supports "Crestron C[...]

  • Page 80

    Accessing from the Web browser Act ivate t he Web brow ser in th e per sonal c ompu ter . 1) Ent er the I P add ress s et by the p rojec tor int o the UR L inpu t fi eld of th e Web browse r . 2 ) Ent er your 3) “User name” and “Password” . The fa ctor y defau lt sett ing of the u ser name is u ser1 (user right s )/admi n 1 (administrato r [...]

  • Page 81

    Description of each item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page tab 1 Switches pages by clicking this item. [Status] 2 The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this item. [Projector control] 3 The [Projector control] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Detailed set up] 4 The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Change password] 5[...]

  • Page 82

    Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [W arning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error/warning details. The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error . f 1 Self-diagnosis result display 1 Displays th[...]

  • Page 83

    [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 2 5 6 3 4 [INPUT] 1 Switches the input signal. [VOLUME] 2 Adjusts the volume level. [PICTURE MODE] 3 Switches the picture mode. . [A V MUTE] 4 Switches between A V mute on/off. [POWER] 5 T urns on/off the power . [CLOSED CAPTION] 6 Switches the closed caption mode. [Advanced cont[...]

  • Page 84

    [Network cong] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network cong]. Click [Network cong] to display the [CAUTION!] screen. f The current settings are displayed by pressing the [Next] button. f Click [Change] to display the setting change screen. f 2 7 1 3 4 5 6 [Projector name] 1 Enter the name of the projector . Enter the host name if it is r[...]

  • Page 85

    [Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the mail server , POP server , DNS server , etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. 1 2 3 4 [Input IP address] 1 Enter the IP address of the server to be tested. [Submit] 2 Executes the connection test. Example of display when the connection has 3 succeeded Example of display when the[...]

  • Page 86

    8 7 9 8 7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] 7 Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not to be used. Settings of the conditions to send E-mail 8 Select the conditions to send E-mail. [MAIL CONTENTS]: Select either [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE]. [ERROR]: Send an E-mail when an error occurred in t[...]

  • Page 87

    Contents of mail sent Example of E-mail sent when E-mail is set Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VW340Z Serial No : 000000000 ----- E-mail setup data ----- TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP MINIMUM TIME at [ 60] minutes interval INTAK[...]

  • Page 88

    Example of E-mail sent for an error Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VW340Z Serial No : 000000000 ----- check system ----- FAN [ OK ] FAN (INTAKE) [ OK ] FAN (EXHAUST) [ OK ] FAN (LAMP) [ OK ] INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE [ OK ] EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE [ O[...]

  • Page 89

    [ECO management set up] page Y ou can make settings for the ECO management function of the projector . Click [Detailed set up] → [ECO management set up]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [LAMP POWER] 1 Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. [AUTO POWER SA VE] 2 Select [ON] to set [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION], and [A V MUTE DETECTION]. [AMBIENT LIGHT D[...]

  • Page 90

    [Administrator] account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [Account : Administrator] 1 Displays the account to change. [Current] [User name] 2 Enter the user name before the change. [Current] [Password] 3 Enter the current password. [New] [User name] 4 Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [New] [Password] 5 Enter the desired new passwor[...]

  • Page 91

    [Old password] 1 Enter the current password. [New password] 2 Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Retype] 3 Enter the desired new password again. [OK] 4 Determines the change of password. Note T o c hange t he acc ount of the a dminist rator , you must e nter the [U ser name] and [ Password] i n [Current]. f [Crest[...]

  • Page 92

    [Control System] 1 Set the information required for communicating with the controller to be connected with the projector . [User Password] 2 Set the user rights password for the Crestron Connected™ control page. [Admin Password] 3 Set the administrator rights password for the Crestron Connected™ control page. Network status 4 Displays the setti[...]

  • Page 93

    Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacements of the units. ENGLISH - 93[...]

  • Page 94

    LAMP and W ARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector , the <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)>, <LAMP> and/or <W ARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow . Attention Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicate[...]

  • Page 95

    Replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug f from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 34, 37) Be sure to observe the procedure “ f Powering Off the projector” ( Æ page 37) when performing power supply operation. Maintenanc[...]

  • Page 96

    Attaching the air lter unit Attach the unused air filter unit to the projector . 1) Hold the air lter unit that the tab is in up-left side in the gure, put the right side in the gure rst, and press the tab side f until make a click sound. Do not press any other part of the air lter unit except the frame during installation. f Inst[...]

  • Page 97

    Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit The luminous source of the lamp is made of glass and may burst if you hit it against a hard surface or drop it. Please handle f with care. A Phillips screwdriver is required for replacement of the lamp unit. f When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle. f When replacing the lamp because [...]

  • Page 98

    T urn off the Power by following the procedure in " 1) Powering Off the Projector" ( Æ page 37 ). Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet. Wait at least 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and surroundings are cool. Remove the lamp cover . 2) Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the lamp cover fixing screw (×1) and remove the lamp [...]

  • Page 99

    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. f No electric supply is at the wall outlet. f The circuit breakers have tripped. f Is the <LAMP> indicator or <W ARNING > indicator lit or blinking? f The lam[...]

  • Page 100

    Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter describes specications and after-sales service for the projector . 100 - ENGLISH[...]

  • Page 101

    T echnical Information PJLink protocol The network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be used to perform projector setting and projector status query operations from a computer . Control commands The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used to control the projector . x character[...]

  • Page 102

    Control commands via LAN When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request 1) for connection to the projector . Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector , and the port number from the WEB con[...]

  • Page 103

    When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request 1) for connection to the projector . Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector , and the port number from the WEB control page. f IP a[...]

  • Page 104

    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 . Connection Connecting terminals on projector D-Sub 9-pin (female) Computer D-Sub 9-pin (male) Communication cabl[...]

  • Page 105

    Basic format 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 A D I1 I2 ; C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary . * Basic format (with sub command) S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 E P1 P2 P3 [...]

  • Page 106

    Cable specications [When connected to a computer] Projector (<SERIAL IN> terminal) 1 NC NC 1 Computer (DTE specications) 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 NC NC 6 7 7 8 8 9 NC NC 9 Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer , the following commands are available: Projector control command r Command Control contents Parameter [...]

  • Page 107

    T wo window display combination list Sub Window COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO Main Window RGB YC B C R /YP B P R RGB COMPUTER1 RGB ― ― ― l ― ― YC B C R /YP B P R ― ― ― l ― ― COMPUTER2 RGB ― ― ― l ― ― HDMI l l l ― l l VIDEO ― ― ― l ― ― S-VIDEO ― ― ― l ― ― l : Picture in Picture combination[...]

  • Page 108

    List of compatible signals The following table species the type of signals compatible with the projectors. Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. f V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = RGB, Y = YC B C R /YP B P R , H = HDMI Mode Display resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format* 1 PnP* 2 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER1 / COMPU[...]

  • Page 109

    Mode Display resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format* 1 PnP* 2 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER1 / COMPUTER2 HDMI 1280 x 800 1 280 x 800 41.2 50.0 69.9 C/H ― ― 1 280 x 800 49.7 60.0 84.7 C/H l l MSXGA 1 280 x 960 60.0 60.0 108.0 C/H ― ― SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 C/H l l 1 280 x 1 024 80.0 75.0 135.0 C/H l ― 1[...]

  • Page 110

    Specications Model No. PT -VW340Z PT -VX410Z Power supply AC100 V - 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V , 3.5 A-1.3 A, 300 W When [ST ANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [ECO]: 0.4 W When [ST ANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [NORMAL]: 9 W LCD panel Panel size 1.5 cm(0.59") (aspect ratio 16 : 10) 1.6 cm(0.63&[...]

  • Page 111

    Model No. PT -VW340Z PT -VX410Z T erminals COMPUTER 1 IN 1 (High-density D-sub 15 pin 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, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible [YP B P R signal] Y : 1.0 V [p-p] including s[...]

  • Page 112

    Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 1 13.0 (4.45") 255.0 (10.04") 352.0 (13.86") 24.4 (0.96") 98.0 (3.86") 90.0 (3.54") 326.0 (12.83") 198.0 (7.80") 54.8 (2.16") Actual dimension may differ by product. * 1 12 - ENGLISH Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions[...]

  • Page 113

    Ceiling mount bracket safeguards When installing the projector to a ceiling, be sure to use the specied optional Ceiling Mount Bracket for Projectors (Model f No.: ET -PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET -PKV100S (for low ceilings), ET -PKV101B (Projector mount bracket)). When installing the projector , attach the drop-prevention kit included with t[...]

  • Page 114

    A About your projector ....................... 20 Accessing from the Web browser ... 8 0 Accessories .................................... 17 Adjusting the adjustable feet .......... 2 8 [ADV ANCED MENU] ...................... 51 Air lter unit ..................................... 95 [AMX D. D.] ..................................... 77 [ASPECT] .[...]

  • Page 115

    Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]