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About Your Projector

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Preparation

Control panel and Indicators

(1) COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN

Connect to COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN 

input signals.

(2) COMPUTER 2 IN/

 

MONITOR OUT

Connect to COMPUTER 2 IN/

 

MONITOR OUT 

input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals 

input the projector.

(3) HDMI IN

Connect to HDMI input signals.

(4) LAN

Connect to a LAN cable for network connection.

(5) Security slot

Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 

by Kensington, to protect your projector. 

Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 

Security System.

(6) SERIAL IN

Connect to a computer via an RS-232C cable.

(7)   VIDEO IN

  Connect to VIDEO input signals.

(8)   AUDIO IN

    Connect to the audio input signals.

  AUDIO IN has left and right (L and R) terminals.

(9)   COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1

  Connect to the audio input signals.

(10) COMPUTER AUDIO IN 2 (MIC IN)

  Connect to the audio input signals. Or connect                                                                                                                                          

  the MIC to this jack.

(11) VARIABLE AUDIO OUT 
       

Output the audio signals input to the projector.

(12) S-VIDEO IN

  Connect to S-VIDEO input signals.

Attention

When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, 

 

z

the network connection must be made indoors.

(4)    <WARNING> indicator

   Indicate the abnormal conditions of the projector.

(5)    Ambient Luminance sensor

    Detects room's light and select proper image 

quality.

(6)    <MENU> button

   Display the MENU screen. (

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(7)    <ENTER> button

   Execute the selected item.

(8)   ▲▼◄► buttons

           Navigate the MENU screen. 

Adjust the volume level or mute the sound.

(9)    <INPUT> button

   Select the input signal. (

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(10)  <AUTO SETUP> button

    Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 

menu.

(1)

(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

(6) (7) (8)

(9)

(1) 

<

>

 button

Turn the projector on/off.

(2) <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator

Indicate the power status.

(3) <LAMP> indicator

     Light yellow when the projection lamp reaches its 

end of life.

(10)

Rear terminals

(4)

(3)

(2)

(1)

(10)

(9)

(8)

(7)

(6)

(5)

(11)

(12)

Summary of Contents for PT-VW440U

Page 1: ...you for purchasing this Panasonic Product Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual J J for future use Before using your projector be sure to read Read...

Page 2: ...t within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product CAUTION This equ...

Page 3: ...on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Con...

Page 4: ...ust Failure to observe this will cause a fire If dust builds up on the power plug the resulting humidity can damage the insulation z z If not using the projector for an extended period of time pull th...

Page 5: ...ng so can cause burns or loss of sight Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens Do not look or place your hands directly into this light z z Be especially careful not to let young children lo...

Page 6: ...ollowing measures if necessary Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury z z Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately Battery fluid coming in...

Page 7: ...or internal components to deteriorate or result in fire Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves z z Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector Moving...

Page 8: ...tante gua Caso haja irrita o consulte um m dico Remo o das baterias 1 Pressione a guia e levante a tampa 2 Remova as baterias Trademarks Windows Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are registered trad...

Page 9: ...function allows you to focus on the crucial information during a presentation The MIC function and 10 W audio output allows you to make a presentation without any external audio equipment Auto Setup...

Page 10: ...6 Connecting the power cord 26 ON G STANDBY R indicator 27 Turning On the Projector 28 Enter a PIN code 29 Turning Off the Projector 30 Projecting 31 Selecting the input signal 31 How to adjust the st...

Page 11: ...wer management 54 Direct on 55 Standby mode 55 P timer 55 Closed caption 56 Lamp power 56 Remote control 56 Security 56 Fan 57 Fan control 57 Video delay control 57 Filter counter 58 Emulate 58 Warnin...

Page 12: ...lling the product to a J J ceiling This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket Model No ET PKV100H for high ceilings ET PKV100S for low ceilings ET PKV200B Projector Mount Base When using the proj...

Page 13: ...truction J J pages 56 74 Make your password as difficult to guess as possible z z Change your password periodically z z Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a custo...

Page 14: ...age for a longer time may result in an after image on the LCD panels If this happens display the all white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more Optical components J J Operating the projector...

Page 15: ...GB signal cable x1 6103580425 AC power cord holder x1 6451052124 Lens cap x1 6103594279 String x1 6103504711 Soft Carrying Case x1 6103601861 Attention After unpacking the projector discard the power...

Page 16: ...Functional Manual Operating Instructions Multi Projector Monitoring Control Software Operating Instructions Logo Transfer Software List of compatible projector models This is a list of projectors that...

Page 17: ...imer function page 34 15 IMAGE Button Select the image mode page 35 16 MUTE Button Mute the sound page 35 17 Remote control signal emitter Attention Do not drop the remote control z z Avoid contact wi...

Page 18: ...8 Air outlet port Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent Do not put heat sensitive objects near this side 9 Speaker 10 AC IN 11 Rear terminals page 19 12 Air intake port Air filter cover page 78...

Page 19: ...COMPUTER AUDIO IN 2 MIC IN Connect to the audio input signals Or connect the MIC to this jack 11 VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Output the audio signals input to the projector 12 S VIDEO IN Connect to S VIDEO inp...

Page 20: ...ode 1 Code 6 the initial ID number is ALL J J Setting the ID number 1 While holding down the MENU button press the IMAGE button The number of times you press the IMAGE button corresponds to the desire...

Page 21: ...1 Menu setting 1 Ceiling On Rear On Ceiling Off Rear On For details about the menu setting please refer to the Screen menu Ceiling and Rear page 50 Parts for ceiling mount Optional You can install the...

Page 22: ...Maximum distance LT Height position H Minimum distance LW Maximum distance LT Height position H 30 0 8 1 4 0 009 0 229 0 8 1 3 0 007 0 187 0 7 1 2 0 008 0 202 40 1 1 1 8 0 012 0 305 1 0 1 7 0 010 0 24...

Page 23: ...87 40 0 9 1 5 0 061 0 305 1 0 1 7 0 050 0 249 50 1 2 1 9 0 076 0 381 1 3 2 1 0 062 0 311 60 1 4 2 3 0 091 0 457 1 6 2 5 0 075 0 374 70 1 7 2 7 0 107 0 533 1 8 3 0 0 087 0 436 80 1 9 3 1 0 122 0 610 2...

Page 24: ...port while the lamp is lit Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust z z the front adjustable feet If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image perform KEYSTONE from the Scre...

Page 25: ...t be output correctly unless a compensator is used For details on what video signals the projector supports see List of compatible signals z z pages 92 95 Connecting example Attention When connecting...

Page 26: ...er correctly as Picture 1 shown Attaching J J Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamps to the projector as follows Press the clamps on its sides and then insert the AC power cord with the p...

Page 27: ...d ORANGE Flashing The projector is cooling down The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is completed and the ON G STANDBY R indicator stops blinking The temperature inside the projector is abn...

Page 28: ...reen please move the pointer to input source desired by pressing the and the ENTER button And then follow the input signal guidance window to correct the signal and connection If the projector is lock...

Page 29: ...digit number After entering the four digit number move the pointer to Set Press the ENTER button so that you can start to operate the projector If you entered an incorrect PIN code PIN code and the n...

Page 30: ...or cannot be turned on Wait until the ON G STANDBY R indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again The projector can be turned on after the ON G z z STANDBY R indicator turns red The waiting...

Page 31: ...menu z z page 48 How to adjust the state of the image Adjust the projection angle 1111 Place the projector parallel to the screen and then install it on a flat surface so that the screen becomes z z...

Page 32: ...2 RGB input HDMI Switch to HDMI input VIDEO Switch to Video input S VIDEO Switch to S video input COMPONENT Switch to Computer 1 Component input Note Each press of the INPUT button on the Control Pane...

Page 33: ...e 49 The adjustable range is limited depending on the input z z signal Using the INFO button This function allows you to display the information menu button Press INFO button on the remote control Not...

Page 34: ...rate the Count up Count down function button Press P TIMER button on the remote control Note To stop the count time press the P TIMER button z z To cancel the P timer function press and hold the P TIM...

Page 35: ...o select the desired image mode among Dynamic Standard Real Cinema Blackboard Green Colorboard Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 and Image 4 Note For details see Image select of Main menu z z page 44 Using the...

Page 36: ...button 3333 The submenu appears so that you can select the sub menu item Press to select the desired sub 4444 menu item Press the ENTER button or press 5555 to enter the desired item Press to set or...

Page 37: ...41 Fine sync 42 Total dots 42 Sub menu item Factory default Page Horizontal 42 Vertical 42 Current mode 43 Clamp 43 Display area H 43 Display area V 43 Reset 43 Mode free 43 Store 43 Note This functi...

Page 38: ...Background Blue 53 Display On 53 Logo 53 HDMI setup 54 Terminal Computer 2 54 Power management Shutdown 54 Direct on Off 55 Standby mode Eco 55 P timer Count up 55 Closed caption Off 56 Lamp power Nor...

Page 39: ...splays Monitor out HDMI Projects the image of HDMI input Press to select HDMI and then press the ENTER button Video Projects the image of Video input Press to select Video and then press the ENTER but...

Page 40: ...SC4 43 PAL M PAL N When the projector can not project proper video image please select proper color system from the menu J J For component input Auto The projector automatically selects the scanning m...

Page 41: ...The adjusted parameters from the Auto PC adjustment can be stored in the projector Once the parameters are stored the setting can be done just by selecting a Mode 1 10 in the System Menu see page 39...

Page 42: ...nt dialog box Press to adjust the value 3333 The value can be adjusted from 0 to 31 z z Total dots Press to select Total dots 1111 Press the ENTER button to display 2222 the adjustment dialog box Pres...

Page 43: ...area V 1111 Press the ENTER button to display 2222 the dialog box Press to adjust the vertical area 3333 displayed by this projector Reset To reset the adjusted data all adjustments will return to the...

Page 44: ...projected on a blackboard Press to select Blackboard Green and then press the ENTER button This mode helps enhance the image projected z z on a blackboard This is mainly effective on a green colored...

Page 45: ...s increase the brightness Maximum value 63 Press decrease the brightness Minimum value 0 Color Press to select Color 1111 Press the ENTER button to display 2222 the adjustment dialog box Press to adju...

Page 46: ...justment range Press deepen green tone Maximum value 63 Press lighten green tone Minimum value 0 Blue Press to select Blue 1111 Press the ENTER button to display 2222 the adjustment dialog box Press t...

Page 47: ...in System Menu under component input signal page 40 Noise reduction is disabled and cannot be displayed Progressive An interlaced video signal can be displayed in progressive mode Press to select Prog...

Page 48: ...an the image 2222 When adjusted the arrows will turn red When z z reached to the correction limits the arrows will disappear Panel size 1280 x 800 is only for PT VW440U Panel size 1024 x 768 is for PT...

Page 49: ...z by pressing the D ZOOM or the ENTER button To exit the Digital zoom mode press any button except the D ZOOM ENTER and buttons To return to the previous screen size select a screen size from the Scr...

Page 50: ...ed Screen aspect PT VW440U Only This function is used to project the image to a 4 3 or 16 9 projection screen Press to select Screen aspect 1111 and then press the ENTER button Press to choose one fro...

Page 51: ...IC z z gain and Standby MIC out functions are not available Connect the computer 2 audio input signals to z z COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1 terminal as the MIC function is turned on If the MIC function is turne...

Page 52: ...ut search This function detects the input signal automatically When a signal is found the search will stop Off Input search will not work On 1 Input search works 1 On 2 Input search works 2 When press...

Page 53: ...ss to select Logo 1111 Press or the ENTER button 2222 Press to choose the desired item 3333 Logo select J J This function decides on the starting up display from among following options Off Show the c...

Page 54: ...l as Sound function is set to Computer 2 and MIC function is turned on The names for the output setting of Digital R G B vary z z from equipment to equipment Terminal The COMPUTER 2 IN MONITOR OUT ter...

Page 55: ...om z z MONITOR OUT and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminals are unavailable P timer This function allows you to change the setting of the P timer and execute it Press to select P timer 1111 Press or ENTER but...

Page 56: ...life Remote control This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time Press to select Remote control 1111 Press or the...

Page 57: ...the current code 2222 Press button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box The New PIN code input dialog box appears z z Repeat these steps to set a new PIN 3333 code Attenti...

Page 58: ...ilter counter Emulate When using the control commands for one of our projectors that you have previously purchased to control this projector using a computer via its serial input terminal set up the E...

Page 59: ...lowed by previous warning messages in chronological order Note When the Factory default function is executed all z z the warning log records will be deleted Factory default This function returns all s...

Page 60: ...equency of the input signal is displayed in KHz or KHz when no signal V sync freq J J The selected V sync freq is displayed The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed in Hz or Hz when no...

Page 61: ...ver exists in the network to which the projector is connected the IP address will automatically be acquired Off If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which the projector is connected addit...

Page 62: ...select 1111 RoomView Press 2222 ENTER button to select On or Off with the buttons This projector supports the following application software from Crestron company RoomView Express Fusion RV RoomView S...

Page 63: ...r Projector LAN cable straight LAN cable straight Hub Notes on LAN network connections A Web browser is required to use this function Confirm that the Web browser can be used beforehand z z Compatible...

Page 64: ...User name and Password The factory default settings are user1 user privileges z z or admin1 administrator privileges for the use name and panasonic lowercase letters for the password Click OK to displ...

Page 65: ...ge J J Click Status then Projector status to display the Status information page This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below 1 Displays the type of projector 2 Disp...

Page 66: ...a heating device etc the air intake is blocked or the air filter is clogged EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE Exhaust air temperature is high Exhaust may be blocked or Fan control mode may be set wrong page 57...

Page 67: ...select the input signals 3 Volume adjust 4 Switches image mode 5 Operation of AV mute 5 4 3 2 1 Detail control page J J Click Projector control then Advanced control to display the Detail control pag...

Page 68: ...return to the previous window click Back z z Complete the detailed settings and 3333 click Next When Next is clicked the next page appears enabling z z you to complete the detailed settings as desired...

Page 69: ...cted to the e mail server POP server DNS server etc Click Detailed set up then Ping test to display the Ping test page Display which appears when the connection was successful Display which appears wh...

Page 70: ...so that the recipient may easily identify the originator of the e mail maximum 63 characters 5 The user can modify the minimum time interval of temperature warning mail The default value is 60 minute...

Page 71: ...P SMTP server is set on this page when POP SMTP authentication is required for mail transmissions Click Detailed set up then Authentication set up to display the Authentication server setup page 1 Sel...

Page 72: ...ATURE OFF check system FAN OK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OK EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE OK OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE OK LAMP REMAIN TIME OK LAMP STATUS OK APERTURE CONTRAST SHUTTER OK Error code 00 00 00 00 0...

Page 73: ...air temperature 31 degC 87 degF Exhaust air temperature 37 degC 98 degF Optics module temperature 39 degC 102 degF PROJECTOR RUNTIME 1 H LAMP ECO 500 H LAMP NORMAL 300 H LAMP REMAIN 2400 H Current st...

Page 74: ...unt 1 Displays the account to change 2 New user name input field 3 New password input field 4 New password input field re enter for confirmation 5 Button for executing password change Change Password...

Page 75: ...4 Input Select Sets the input selection When the power of the projector is turned off this operation is not available 5 Operation buttons on the menu screen Operates on the menu screen 6 Freeze image...

Page 76: ...ed value 5 Power Status Displays the status of the power 6 Source Displays the selected video input 7 Projector Position Displays the projection method of the projector 8 Lamp Mode Displays the lamp m...

Page 77: ...ven higher the WARNING indicator will flash faster and the ON G STANDBY R indicator blinks in orange When the projector has cooled inside and returned to operating temperature it will turn off automat...

Page 78: ...pe off the dirt and dust off the front surface of the lens with soft clean cloth Do not use a cloth that has an abrasive surface or a cloth that is moist oily or covered with dust z z Do not use exces...

Page 79: ...op of the air filter unit will pop up ii Take out the air filter unit upwards After removing the air filter unit remove large z z foreign objects and dust from the air filter compartment and the proje...

Page 80: ...opened If pieces of glass get into your eyes or mouth seek medical advice immediately The lamp contains mercury Consult your local municipality or your dealer about correct disposal of used z z lamp u...

Page 81: ...to loosen the lamp 2222 cover fixing screw and remove the lamp cover Remove the lamp cover by pulling it slowly toward the z z direction of the arrow Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 3333 thre...

Page 82: ...time attach the lens cap To prevent loss for the lens cap please according to the following procedures attach the lens cap with the string of accessories Thread the thinner end of the string through...

Page 83: ...Tint adjustment may be incorrect z z 45 The input source which is connected to the projector may not be z z adjusted correctly RGB cable is damaged z z No sound from the internal speaker The input ter...

Page 84: ...a HDMI device Set the sound channel of the attached device to Linear PCM z z If no audio signal is output during HDMI cable connection connect the z z audio cable to COMPUTER AUDIO IN 2 terminal and s...

Page 85: ...errors range 0 2 Definitions for each value from 0 to 2 are as follows 0 No error known 1 Warning 2 Error LAMP Lamp status query Parameters 1st digits 1 5 digits Lamp cumulative operating time 2nd dig...

Page 86: ...Mode 1 Protect mode Generate a 32 byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorithm 3333 xxxxxx yyyyy zzzzzzzz xxxxxx Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL Default user name is adm...

Page 87: ...Response data Data section Blank Mode Termination symbol NTCONTROL ASCII string 0x20 0 0x30 CR 0x0d 9 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte Mode 0 Non protect mode Command transmission method z z Transmit by the...

Page 88: ...utside view Pin No Signal name Contents NC TXD Transmitted data RXD Received data NC GND Earth NC CTS Connected internally RTS NC Communication conditions J J Signal level RS 232C compliant Character...

Page 89: ...colon is not necessary J J Basic format with sub command STX C1 C2 C3 ETX S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 E P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter the operation E and parameter a...

Page 90: ...s PON Power ON POF Power OFF IIS INPUT selection Parameter VID Video SVD S video RG1 Computer 1 RGB RG2 Computer 2 RGB HD1 HDMI SCT Computer 1 Scart OSH AV mute function Turning off the projection and...

Page 91: ...data HD SYNC VD DDC clock Pin assignments and signal names of COMPUTER 2 IN MONITOR OUT J J terminal Outside view Pin No Signal names Not assigned GND terminals R G B HD SYNC VD Pin assignments and s...

Page 92: ...1 035i 33 750 60 000 74 250 A A 1080i 1 920 x 1 080i 28 125 50 000 74 250 A A 33 750 60 000 74 250 A A VGA 640 x 480 31 470 59 880 25 149 A A C 37 860 74 380 31 500 A A 37 860 72 810 31 500 A A 37 50...

Page 93: ...AA 58 030 72 000 74 745 A AA 1 024 x 768i 36 000 87 170 47 300 A AA 35 522 86 960 44 900 A AA SXGA 1 152 x 864 64 200 70 400 94 560 A A 1 152 x 900 61 200 65 200 92 000 A A 71 400 75 600 105 100 A A...

Page 94: ...71 553 84 879 122 498 AA A 1 366 x 768 48 360 60 000 86 670 A A 1 360 x 768 47 700 60 000 86 670 A A 56 160 72 000 100 190 A A 1 376 x 768 48 360 60 000 86 670 A A WSXGA 1 680 x 1 050 65 290 59 954 1...

Page 95: ...x 1 080 67 500 60 000 148 500 A A 56 250 50 000 148 500 A A D WXGA 1 440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 500 A A D WSXGA 1 680 x 1 050 65 290 59 954 146 250 A A D WUXGA 1 920 x 1 200 74 038 59 950 154 000 A...

Page 96: ...orizontal 37 50 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 1125 1080 50i Horizontal 28 13 kHz Vertical 50 Hz HD SYNC and V terminals are not compliant with 3 value composite SYNC z z for Video signal including S video Horizo...

Page 97: ...twork connection PJLink compatible Power cable length 2 0 m 78 3 4 Cabinet Molded plastic Dimensions Width 379 mm 14 92 Height 100 mm 3 94 107 mm 4 21 when front adjustable feet shortened Depth 305 mm...

Page 98: ...purchased from an authorized distributors or environmental conditions Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly z z Ensure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an...

Page 99: ...2 Installing and Removing batteries 20 Iris 45 K Keystone 33 49 L LAMP indicator 77 Lamp power 56 Lamp unit 80 Language 52 List of compatible signals 92 Logo 53 M Main menu 37 Maintenance 78 Managing...

Page 100: ...the correct method of disposal M0513CC0 ST Environment care information for users in China This symbol is only valid in China Web Site http panasonic net avc projector Panasonic Corporation 2013 Panas...

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