Panasonic PT-D3500E manual

DLP TM Based Projector Commercial Use Operating Instructions Read these instructions completely before operating this unit. TQBJ0179 Model No. PT -D3500E ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESP AÑOL IT ALIANO[...]

2 Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic DLP TM based projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its back. You should not[...]

3 ENGLISH 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 fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps a[...]

4 Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..................................2 Precautions with regard to safety ............................5 Caution ........................................................................6 Accessories ................................................................7 Precautions on handling ...............................[...]

5 Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH W ARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector , turn off the power and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. • Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. • Check tha[...]

6 Precautions with regard to safety Do not disassemble the lamp unit. • If the lamp section breaks, it may cause injury. Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector . • If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks could result. • If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service [...]

7 ENGLISH Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. When inserting the battery , make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. • If the battery is inserted incorrectly, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. •[...]

8 Precautions on handling Precautions on transport Make absolutely sure that the lens cap is in place when transporting the projector or carrying it around. Both the projector and the projection lens are precision-made and, as such, are susceptible to vibration and impacts. When transporting the projector and lens or carrying them around, place the[...]

9 ENGLISH Name and function of parts < When the operation mode selector is set to Projector > Remote control operation indicator lamp The lamp flashes when any remote control button is pressed. POWER ON button (page 22) Turns on the power if the MAIN POWER has been put to the “l” position. POWER OFF button (page 23) Turns off the power if[...]

10 Name and function of parts <When the operation mode selector is set to Computer> PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons These buttons correspond to the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons on PC ’ s keyboard. ( ) buttons These buttons correspond to the left and right mouse buttons. ENTER button Moves the mouse cursor. Numeric (0-9) buttons In a system that uses[...]

11 ENGLISH Remote control receiver window (page 14) This window receives the signal beam emitted from the remote control. Air filter (page 43) Lens lock button (page 21) Press this to remove the projection lens. Level-adjusting feet (page 22) Use these feet to adjust the tilt of the projector. The leveling feet at the front left and right can be ad[...]

12 Name and function of parts Remote control receiver window (page 14) This also receives the signal beam coming from the remote control. Lamp unit cover The lamp unit is housed. Ventilation holes Clasp for attaching anti-theft chain Attach a chain or other fastening device available from a hardware store through this clamp. Burglar lock Attach a c[...]

13 ENGLISH LAN terminal (page 38) This terminal is used to control the projector from the PC. (10Base-T/100Base-TX compliant) DVI-D IN terminal (page 20) DVI-D signals are applied to this terminal. (24-pin DVI connector) RGB 2 input (RGB 2 IN) terminal (page 20) A terminal to input RGB or YP B P R signals (D-SUB 15-pin female). RGB 1 input (RGB 1 I[...]

14 Using the remote control unit Loading dry cells When loading batteries into the battery compartment of the remote control, make sure that their polarities are correct. 1. Open battery compartment lid. Open the lid in the order of steps and . 2. Insert the dry cells. Into battery compartment, with their polarities orientated as indicated ( , ) in[...]

15 ENGLISH Using the remote control as a PC mouse Operation mode selector switch Put the knob to the Computer position. • ENTER button Pressing the front, rear, left and right edges of the button moves the mouse cursor up, down, left and right. • Right click ( ) button This button can be used as the right mouse button. • Left click ( ) button[...]

16 Using a wired remote control If the installed environment of the main unit is such that an obstacle to the light exists between the main unit and the remote control or the main unit is susceptible to the effects of external light, connect a M3 stereo mini jack cable available in the market to control the main unit. M3 stereo mini jack cable (ava[...]

17 ENGLISH Installation Projection schemes Any of the following four projection schemes can be used with the PT-D3500E projector depending on user ’ s needs or viewing conditions. Use “ OPTION2 ” menu (chosen from the MENU) to choose the appropriate projection scheme (see page 35). Projection Scheme 1 Front projection Rear projection Table st[...]

18 Connection Setup precautions • Before connecting any of your video/audio equipment to the projector, carefully read the owners manual supplied with the equipment once again. • All cable connections should be made with the entire system devices, including the projector, first turned off. • Obtain commercial interconnecting cables for device[...]

19 ENGLISH Example of connecting with A V products DVD player Video deck Digital Hi-vision video deck Audio Amplifier Speakers Control PC Red (Connect P R ) Blue (Connect P B ) Green(Connect Y) • When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-in time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between the projector and the video dec[...]

20 Example of connecting with PCs DVI-D Cable (available in the market) PC with DVI-D port PC PC Control PC Audio Amplifier Speakers Note • For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, see the data sheet on page 60. • If your PC has the resume feature (last memory), the computer may not function properly until the [...]

21 ENGLISH How to install and remove the projection lens (optional) How to install the projection lens Align the guide of the projection lens with the guide groove in the main unit. T urn the lens clockwise until it clicks into place. How to remove the projection lens T urn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go. While holding down the lens[...]

22 Projection Powering up the projector Remove the lens cover. Connect the supplied power cable. (220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz) Press the “ I ” marked side of the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power . The power indicator lights up red, and the projector is placed in the standby mode. Press the POWER button on the main unit, or the POWER ON (|[...]

23 ENGLISH Powering off the projector Press the POWER button on the main unit, or the POWER OFF ( ) button on the remote control. Select “ Execute ” with or button and press the ENTER button. (or press the POWER button again.) The projection of the image stops, and the power indicator of the main unit lights up orange. (The cooling fan keeps ru[...]

24 How to adjust the lens focus, lens zoom and lens up/down position movement (optical shift) The focus, zoom and up/down position of the images projected on the screen can be adjusted while the projector is positioned appropriately in relation to the screen. Press the LENS button on the remote control or on the control panel of the main unit. Pres[...]

25 ENGLISH Automatic adjustment (AUT O SETUP) Automatic adjustment function adjust the resolution, clock phase and image position automatically when dots- structured analogue RGB signals such as computer signal are supplied. (Automatic adjustment is not available if moving picture input signals or signals having a dot clock frequency of more than 1[...]

26 Using the digital zoom ( – D.ZOOM +) function A portion of the picture on the screen can be zoomed in with “– D.ZOOM + ” buttons of the remote control. It is useful for highlighting a specific object during the presentation. Press the “– D.ZOOM + ” button of the remote control. The image is zoomed in. Change the magnification with [...]

27 ENGLISH On-screen menus Structure of menu screens Menus are extensively used for configuring, adjusting or reconfiguring the projector. The menus structure is as follows: MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH        SELECT ENTER RETRN  OPTION2 ID AUTO POW. OFF PASSWORD FUNC1 LAMP POWER HIGH RS232C FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK SYSTE[...]

28 On-screen menus Basic menu operations Press the “ MENU ” button. The MENU appears on the screen. Select (highlight) the desired item with the or buttons. Selected items are displayed in blue. Press the “ ENTER ” button to enter your selection. The submenu for the selected option will now open. (e.g. : PICTURE Menu) Highlight the desired [...]

29 ENGLISH Adjusting the picture • For RGB signals • For DVI signals • For S-Video/Video signals • For YP B P R signals PICTURE MODE The picture mode can be selected from the following depending on viewing conditions and the video signal source in use: DYNAMIC : Picture brightness/contrast ratio is increased to suit brighter viewing environ[...]

30 Adjusting the picture SHARPNESS “ SHARPNESS ” is used to adjust the crispness of the image. : Sharpens the edge of the image. : Softens the edge of the image. NR In this mode, the video noise is reduced. (For S-Video/Video/YP B P R signals) OFF : No correction ON : Noise reduction is set to ON. (For RGB/DVI signals) OFF : No correction 1 : L[...]

31 ENGLISH KEYST ONE KEYSTONE : Keystone distortion can be corrected only along either horizontal bound of the picture. Adjusting the position POSITION SELECT RETRN POSITION ASPECT 4 : 3 ZOOM CLOCK PHASE KEYSTONE 16 ENTER POSITION The position where the images are displayed can be moved here. : The position is moved horizontally. : The position is [...]

32 How to use ADV ANCED MENU ADVANCED MENU SELSCT RETRN INPUT RESOLUTION BLANKING DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY 1 CLAMP POS. SXGA SXGA MODE RASTER POSITION ENTER INPUT RESOLUTION Input resolution adjustment achieves the best image when the screen flickers or halo is observed around the contour. : These select the items listed below. : These select the val[...]

33 Changing the display language Adjusting the audio ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENGLISH SELECT ENTER RETRN VOLUME You can adjust the sound volume. : Sound volume decreases. : Sound volume increases. AUDIO MUTE You can activate/deactivate audio. ON: Audio is muted (you hear no sound). OFF: Audio is activated (you can hear sound). Menus, setting items, adjustm[...]

34 OPTION1 settings OPTION1 COLOR CORRECTION BACK COLOR BLACK SUB MEMORY LIST DVI EDID EDID2:PC OFF CONTRAST MODE AUTO SIGNAL SELECT RETRN ENTER COLOR CORRECTION OFF : Standard setting USER : The six colours of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow can be adjusted and registered for each of four signal systems: Video, S-Video, RGB and YP B P R[...]

35 ENGLISH OPTION2 settings OPTION2 ID AUTO POW. OFF PASSWORD FUNC1 LAMP POWER HIGH RS232C FRONT/REAR FRONT DESK/CEILING DESK SYSTEM INFORMATION FAN CONTROL1 NORMAL FAN CONTROL2 HORIZ. DISABLE KEY ASSIGN NORMAL ALL SELECT ADJ RETRN ID The projector has an ID number setting function that helps the user to control two or more projectors either simult[...]

36 F AN CONTROL2 The fan can be controlled in accordance with the direction in which the images are to be projected. HORIZ. : Standard setting VERTICAL : This is selected when projecting images at a significant angle toward the vertical (more than 30 degrees from the horizontal). FUNC1 You can set the functions of the FUNC1 button of the remote con[...]

37 ENGLISH Displaying the internal test pattern The projector has eight types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the set. To display test patterns, follow the steps below. The projector ’ s security function enables the password input screen to be displayed or a company ’ s URL address to be set and displayed underneath the pro[...]

38 Setting the network The settings required for the network must be established in order to use the web browser (page 47) functions that the PC uses to control the projector. HOST NAME : Make alteration if necessary when to use the DHCP server. DHCP : Set the DHCP item to ON when to acquire an IP address automatically using the DHCP server. Set to[...]

39 ENGLISH Pin assignments and signal names Communication conditions (Factory setting) Basic format Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its terminal section on th[...]

40 Cable specifications Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: • To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that fits to your personal computer. Attention Power “ ON ” Power “ OFF ” Switch input modes Shutter function Volume Lamp p[...]

41 ENGLISH Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received. Pin assignments and control Be sure to short-circuit Pins and when controlling. Using the REMOTE 2 terminal D-Sub 9-p[...]

42 Indication of lamp monitor This projector is equipped with 2 indicators to show when a lamp needs replacement or there is an abnormal internal temperature. These lamps flash or light up to indicate a problem. Turn the power off and follow the steps below. T emperature monitor (TEMP) indicator Lamp monitor (LAMP) • To solve any problems that th[...]

43 ENGLISH Cleaning and replacement of air filter If too much dust is deposited in the air filter, temperature inside the main unit will rise and the temperature monitor (TEMP) blinks, eventually turning off the power supply. Clean the air filter section once every 100 hours or so as a guideline depending on the location of projector operation. Pro[...]

44 Replacing the lamp unit Precautions on lamp unit replacement Remove the power plug and confirm that the surroundings of the lamp unit have cooled off. Be careful when handling a light source lamp. The lamp unit has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result. A used lamp unit may burst if it is handled violently. For di[...]

45 ENGLISH Lamp unit replacement steps • After 1 500 hours (4 000 hours when long life lamp units are used) of operating the same lamp, it is only possible to operate the unit for approximately 10 minutes. Steps to must be completed within 10 minutes. Attention T urn the power off by following the steps on page 23, remove the power plug and confi[...]

46 Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then press the MAIN POWER switch. Press the “ POWER ” button (or the POWER OFF ( I ) button on the remote control) so that a picture is projected onto the screen. Press the “ MENU ” button to display the MENU screen, and then press the and buttons to move the cursor to select “ OPTION[...]

47 ENGLISH Using W eb Browser Control Accessing from the W eb browser Start the web browser on your PC, then enter the IP address which was set in the projector . Enter “ user1 ” in the user name field, then enter the password in the password field. The default setting is “ panasonic ” (all lower case). If you have changed the password, ent[...]

48 Using Web Browser Control Basic control page This page is the first page displayed when the projector is accessed through a web browser. To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. Control button Click this item, and a projector control page appears. E-mail set up button Click this item, and an E- mail setting pag[...]

49 ENGLISH Monitor information page Click [Projector control], then [Status information] to display the Status information page. This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below. Detail control page Click [Projector control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page. On-screen status is displayed, even[...]

50 Using Web Browser Control Error information page When is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the error details. OK: Normal operation FAILED: Occurrence of trouble When [FAILED] has appeared for an item Parameter MAIN CPU BUS FAN OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE INPUT AIR TEMPERATURE AROUND LAMP TEMPERATURE LAMP REMAIN TIME L[...]

51 ENGLISH E-mail setup page With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses). Click [Projector Control], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page. Select “ Enable ” to use the E-mail function. Enter t[...]

52 Using Web Browser Control DNS server set up page Click [Network set up], then [DNS server set up] to display the DNS server set up page. Enter the E-mail address to which the E-mail is to be sent when two E-mail addresses are going to be used. Do not enter it when the second E- mail address is not going to be used. Select the conditions for send[...]

53 ENGLISH POP server setup page The POP server is set on this page when POP authentication is required for mail transmissions. Click [Network set up], then [POP server set up] to display the POP server setup page. Ping test page This page makes it possible to check whether the network is connected to the E-mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc.[...]

54 Using Web Browser Control Contents of mail sent • Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. Adjust clock page Click [Network set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page. • Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. Subject: Panasonic projector repo[...]

55 ENGLISH Network config page Set this to ON to enable the DHCP client function. Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used. Enter the net mask if DHCP server is not used. Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used. Enter the name of the projector here. Enter the host name here if it is required when the DHCP server is going to be u[...]

56 Using the PJLink ™ protocol The network functions of the projector are compatible with PJLink ™ Class 1. The operations mentioned below can be performed from a personal computer using the PJLink ™ protocol. • Projector settings • Projector status inquiry Supported commands The commands for controlling the projector using the PJLink ™[...]

57 ENGLISH Before asking for service ---Before asking for service, check the following points. Symptoms Checks • Is the power cord plug correctly plugged in? • Is the MAIN POWER turned on? • Is electricity running to the power outlet? • Is the temperature monitor (TEMP) indicator on the front of the unit flashing or turned on? (See page 42)[...]

58 1 Value when accessory lens is used, “ PICTURE MODE ” is set at “ DYNAMIC ” and zoom lens is in the wide lens position. 2 HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) HDCP is a digital video signal encryption system developed with the aim of protecting digital content. Specifications Power supply AC 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power con[...]

59 ENGLISH Interface ports RGB2 input terminal Video input terminal S-video input terminal Serial input terminal Remote1 input terminal Remote2 terminal DVI-D terminal LAN terminal Audio input terminal Audio output terminal 1 set of high-density, D-sub 15p (female) [For YP B P R input] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] synchronization signal included, P B P R : 0.7 V[...]

60 Compatible Signal List NTSC/NTSC4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080/60i 1080/50i 720/60p VGA400 VGA480 SVGA MAC16 XGA MXGA MAC21 MSXGA SXGA UXGA 720 720 720 720 720 720 1 920 1 920 1 280 640 640 640 640 640 640 640 800 800 800 800 800 832 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 024 1 152 1 152 1 152 1 152 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 280 1 400 1[...]

61 ENGLISH Projection distances by projection lens The table below shows the projection distances of optional projection lenses. For the projection distance of the standard lens provided with the PT-D3500E, refer to page 17. For instructions on how to install the lenses, refer to page 21. 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 150 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 Diago[...]

62 Dimensions 86 168 161 332 267.3 425 4.5 12.8 unit : mm[...]

63 ENGLISH Note: Purchase of this equipment includes the rights to use this software (the built-in microcomputer and information recorded on ROMs) but does not grant copyrights. Do not reverse engineer, change or modify the software. The guarantee will not be valid for any malfunctions caused by such actions. T rademark Acknowledgement • Digital [...]

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