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Attention

When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and

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

feature to operate the projector.

Connecting example : Audio

Note

If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio. (

page 70)

When the <VARIABLE AUDIO OUT> terminal is connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker.

Computer

AV equipment

Audio equipment

MIC

ENGLISH

Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting

Summary of Contents for PT-VX42Z

Page 1: ... 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 first Æ pages 2 to 9 Model No PT VX42Z ENGLISH TQBJ0601 ...

Page 2: ...efeat the purpose of the earthing plug CAUTION To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions which includes using the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral device Also any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user s authority to operate Product information for Turkey only EEE Yönet...

Page 3: ... occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 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 Connect the equipment into a...

Page 4: ...ctrical shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as shown below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wi...

Page 5: ...d wipe it with a dry cloth regularly Do not handle the power plug with wet hands Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks Do not overload the wall outlet If the power supply is overloaded ex by using too many adapters overheating may occur and fire will result ON USE INSTALLATION Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector If water spills onto the projector or gets inside ...

Page 6: ...cts near the projector z z If liquid enters inside of the projector consult your dealer z z Particular attention must be paid to children z z Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down z z ACCESSORIES Do not use or ...

Page 7: ...wall outlet before carrying out any cleaning and replacing the unit Electric shocks can result if this is not done ON USE INSTALLATION Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall which could result in damage or injury The projector will be damaged or deformed Do not put your weight on this projector You could fal...

Page 8: ...ucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 C 212 F O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos term...

Page 9: ... Inc Adobe Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc in the United f f States and or other countries Some of the fonts used in the on screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts which are manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company f f Ltd Other names company names or product names used in these operating instructions are the trademarks or registered f f tr...

Page 10: ...to reduce power consumption is installed which is optimizing the lamp power according to the brightness of the surroundings input signal and video mute status Quick Steps For details see the corresponding pages Set up your projector 1 x page 26 Connect with other devices 2 x page 30 Connect the power cord 3 x page 35 Power on 4 x page 37 Make initial settings 5 x page 20 Take this step when you po...

Page 11: ...adjust the state of the image 39 Basic operations by using the remote control 40 Using the AUTO SETUP function 40 Using the KEYSTONE button 40 Switching the input signal 41 Using the FUNCTION button 41 Using the FREEZE function 41 Using the AV MUTE function 42 Using the P TIMER function 42 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function 42 Controlling the volume of the speaker 43 Using the MUTE function 43 Chapte...

Page 12: ...NGE 77 NETWORK CONTROL 77 AMX D D 77 Crestron Connected TM 77 STATUS 78 INITIALIZE 78 Network connections 79 Accessing from the Web browser 80 Chapter 5 Maintenance LAMP and WARNING Indicators 94 Managing the indicated problems 94 Replacement 95 Before performing maintenance replacement 95 Maintenance 95 Replacing the unit 95 Attaching the Lens Cap 98 Troubleshooting 99 Chapter 6 Appendix Technica...

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

Page 14: ...res an optional ceiling mount bracket Model No ET PKV100H for high ceilings ET PKV100S for low ceilings ET PKV101B Projector Mount Bracket When using the projector in the elevation of below 1 400 m 4 593 r r make sure HIGH ALTITUDE MODE is set to OFF Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions When using the projector in the elevation of above 1 400 m 4 5...

Page 15: ...g or stopping of this product by a malicious third party f f Security instruction Æpages 73 89 Make your password as difficult to guess as possible f f Change your password periodically f f Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer Do not tell your password in case you f f receive such an inquiry The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others...

Page 16: ... 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 r r Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy exposure to dust or tobacco smoke will reduce the service life of the optical components such as the LCD panel and polarizing plate and may necessitate their...

Page 17: ...r of accessories Wireless remote control unit 1 N2QAYA000070 String 1 6103504711 Power cord TXFSX02UXRZ CD ROM 1 TXFQB02UFHZ TXFSX02UYAZ AAA R03 or AAA LR03 battery 2 for remote control unit TXFSX02UFEZ VGA cable 1 K1HY15YY0012 TXFSX02UTRZ Lens cap 1 6103527222 ENGLISH 17 Chapter 1 Preparation Precautions for use ...

Page 18: ...or f f For lost accessories consult your dealer f f Store small parts in an appropriate manner and keep them away from young children f f Note The type and number of the power cord depend on the country in which you purchased the product f f The model numbers of accessories are subject to change without prior notice f f 18 ENGLISH Chapter 1 Preparation Precautions for use ...

Page 19: ...indows This software allows you to monitor and control multiple projectors connected to the LAN Logo Transfer Software Windows This software allows you to create original images such as company logos to be displayed when projection starts and transfer them to the projector Optional accessories Options Model No Ceiling Mount Bracket ET PKV100H for high ceilings ET PKV100S for low ceilings Projector...

Page 20: ... the display language Press the ENTER button to proceed to the initial setting 2 Initial setting projector setup Set each item Press 1 as to select an item Press 2 qw to switch the setting PROJECTION METHOD f f Æpage 67 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE f f Æpage 67 Press the ENTER button 3 Confirm the setting value and complete the initial setting f f Note If you press the RETURN button on the initial setting s...

Page 21: ...e and mute the audio temporarily Æpage 41 D ZOOM Buttons 8 Zoom in and out the images Æpage 42 VOL Buttons 9 Adjust the volume of the speaker Æpage 43 KEYSTONE Button 10 Correct keystone distortion Æpage 40 AV MUTE Button 11 Used to turn off the audio and video temporarily Æpage 42 P TIMER Button 12 Operate the P timer function Æpage 42 MUTE Button 13 Used to mute the audio Æpage 43 ID ALL Button ...

Page 22: ... If there are any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control signal receiver the remote control may not f f operate correctly You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote control signal on the screen The operating range may differ due to f f the loss of light caused by the properties of the screen When the remote control signal receiver is lit with a fluorescent light or...

Page 23: ...his is the terminal to input audio signals or the jack to connect the MIC VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal 10 This is the terminal to output audio signals input to the projector S VIDEO IN terminal 11 This is the terminal to input s video signals Security slot 12 Attach the commercial shackle lock manufactured by Kensington to protect your projector Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security Sy...

Page 24: ...projector ID How to set Press the ID SET button on the remote control 1 Within five seconds press the one digit ID number set on the projector using the number 1 6 2 buttons If you press the ID ALL button you can control the projectors regardless of the ID number setting of the projector f f Attention Since the ID number of the remote control can be set without the projector do not press the ID SE...

Page 25: ...Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections ENGLISH 25 ...

Page 26: ...Menu item Method Menu item Method PROJECTION METHOD REAR CEILING PROJECTION METHOD FRONT DESK Parts for ceiling mount Optional You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceiling mount bracket ET PKV100H for high ceiling ET PKV100S for low ceiling and the optional projector mount bracket ET PKV101B Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector f f Refer to...

Page 27: ...m the actual measurements Unit m Projection size For 4 3 aspect ratio For 16 9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal SD Minimum distance LW Maximum distance LT Height position H Minimum distance LW Maximum distance LT Height position H 0 76 30 1 0 1 3 0 05 1 1 1 4 0 04 1 02 40 1 4 1 7 0 06 1 5 1 8 0 05 1 27 50 1 7 2 1 0 08 1 9 2 3 0 06 1 52 60 2 1 2 5 0 09 2 3 2 8 0 08 1 78 70 2 5 3 0 0 11 2 7 3 2 0 09 2 0...

Page 28: ... distance may contain a certain error If the screen dimensions are written as SD For 4 3 aspect ratio For 16 9 aspect ratio Screen height SH SD m 0 6 SD m 0 490 Screen width SW SD m 0 8 SD m 0 872 Minimum distance LW 1 3956 SD m 0 0241 1 5205 SD m 0 0241 Maximum distance LT 1 6746 SD m 0 0242 1 8245 SD m 0 0242 28 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Getting Started Setting up ...

Page 29: ... to contract them You can adjust the projection angle vertically Attention Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust f f the adjustable feet If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image perform KEYSTONE from the POSITION menu f f Æpage 54 Note Screw up the adjustable feet and an audible click will be heard ...

Page 30: ...ble is available for connection of the device f f prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or wafture f f In this case a time base corrector TBC must be connected The projector accepts video signals S video signals YC f f BCR YPBPR signals and analog RGB signals synchronous signals ...

Page 31: ...ut terminal HDMI IN terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No Signal names Pin No Signal names T M D S data 2 T M D S clock shield T M D S data 2 shield T M D S clock T M D S data 2 CEC T M D S data 1 T M D S data 1 shield SCL T M D S data 1 SDA T M D S data 0 DDC CEC GND T M D S data 0 shield 5 V T M D S data 0 Hot plug detection T M D S clock Odd numbered pins to Even numbere...

Page 32: ...rnal devices Note For an HDMI cable use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards If a cable that does not conform to f f HDMI standards is used images may be interrupted or may not be displayed This projector does not support the Viera link HDMI f f For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC refer to List of compatible signals f f Æpages 107 108 Conne...

Page 33: ...ory you may have to reset the resume f f feature to operate the projector Connecting example Audio Note If the AUDIO IN SELECT settings are incorrect the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio f f Æpage 70 When the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal is connected with cable the sound will not be output from the built in speaker f f Computer Computer Computer AV equipment Audio equipm...

Page 34: ...Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with 34 ENGLISH ...

Page 35: ...pes of the AC IN terminal on the back of the projector body and the power cord 1 connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction until you hear the side tabs click in place Removing Turn off the projector and then remove the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 1 Remove the AC power cord connector from the AC IN terminal on the projector while pressing the 2 tabs on its sides...

Page 36: ...set to NORMAL 2 Orange Lit The projector is cooling down The power is switched off after a while Changes to the standby mode Green Lit Projecting Blinking The power is on and the lamp is not working The POWER MANAGEMENT is set to READY 3 The lamp starts work The projector will project image after a while 4 1 The indicator will light as the following order 2 75 seconds light 0 25 seconds off 0 75 s...

Page 37: ...e the settings of the PROJECTOR SETUP menu PROJECTION METHOD depending on the 2 installation mode Æ page 26 Refer to Navigating through the menu f f Æ page 45 for the operation of the menu screen Press the INPUT SELECT button on the control panel or the input selection COMPUTER 1 3 COMPUTER 2 HDMI VIDEO S VIDEO buttons to select the input signal Adjust the front back and sideway tilt of the projec...

Page 38: ... Note Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough f f While the ON G STANDBY R indicator is lighting f f in orange the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot be turned on Wait until the ON G STANDBY R indicator stops lighting blinking in red to turn on the projector again Direct Power Off function You can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or tu...

Page 39: ...of the image If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed adjust the focus and zoom Adjust the projection angle 1 Install the projector on a flat surface and parallel to the screen so that the projected screen is rectangular f f If the screen is tilted downward extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projection ...

Page 40: ...ustment may not work depending on the the model of the computer and the signal f f Images may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment but it is not a malfunction f f If you press any button on the remote control during automatic adjustment the automatic adjustment will be canceled f f If the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being input the adjustment may ...

Page 41: ...vigating through the menu f f x page 45 for the operation of the on screen menu Press and hold the FUNCTION button for 3 seconds or more 2 Note After settings have been completed the assigned menu item main menu sub menu or details menu will be displayed in f f ASSIGNED FUNCTION of the operation guide under the menu Perform the PROJECTOR SETUP menu FUNCTION BUTTON f f x page 70 when deallocating f...

Page 42: ...s f f Press the P TIMER button again 3 You can restarts the count f f Note Pressing the button for at least three seconds releases the P TIMER function f f For details please refer to DISPLAY OPTION P TIMER f f Æpage 64 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function Only for still image based computer RGB and still image based HDMI signals input You can enlarge the center area You can also change the location of...

Page 43: ...f When the input signals change during DIGITAL ZOOM the DIGITAL ZOOM function will be cancelled f f When DIGITAL ZOOM is active the FREEZE function is not available f f Controlling the volume of the speaker You can control the volume of the projector s speaker or audio output buttons Press the VOL or VOL button on the remote control 1 This operation can be also performed using the f f qw buttons o...

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

Page 45: ... item from the main menu The selected item is highlighted in yellow f f Press the ENTER button 3 The submenu appears so that you can select the sub menu item f f Press 4 as to select the desired sub menu item press qw or the ENTER button to set or adjust settings Some items will switch in order as follows each time you press f f qw A B C For some items press f f qw to display an individual adjustm...

Page 46: ...ting adjustment values to the factory default If the DEFAULT button on the remote control is pressed the values adjusted in the menu items are restored to the factory default settings button Press the DEFAULT button on the remote control 1 Note You cannot reset all the settings to the factory default at a time f f To reset all the settings adjusted in the sub menu item to the factory default one a...

Page 47: ...ly when the S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN terminal is selected 3 Only when the COMPUTER1 IN HDMI IN terminal is selected 4 Note The factory default settings may vary depending on the picture mode f f POSITION Sub menu item Factory default Page REALTIME KEYSTONE ON 54 KEYSTONE 0 54 SHIFT 55 DOT CLOCK 1 0 55 CLOCK PHASE 1 0 56 OVER SCAN 56 ASPECT 57 FRAME LOCK 1 OFF 58 Only for 1 still image signals LANGUAGE ...

Page 48: ...HANGE 73 TEXT DISPLAY OFF 74 TEXT CHANGE 74 MENU LOCK OFF 74 MENU LOCK PASSWORD 74 CONTROL DEVICE SETUP 75 NETWORK Sub menu item Factory default Page WIRED LAN 76 NAME CHANGE 77 NETWORK CONTROL ON 77 AMX D D OFF 77 Crestron Connected TM OFF 77 STATUS 78 INITIALIZE 78 Note Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector f f The menu items that cannot b...

Page 49: ...ARD The picture becomes suitable for projecting on a white board CINEMA 1 The picture becomes suitable for movie sources NATURAL 2 The picture complies with sRGB Only for the movie based signals 1 Only for the still image signals 2 Note The factory default picture mode is DYNAMIC for still image input signals and STANDARD for movie based input signals f f sRGB is an international standard IEC61966...

Page 50: ...32 Press the button Weakens colors TINT When input movie based signal to the S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN terminal only for NTSC NTSC4 43 signal You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image Press 1 as to select TINT Press 2 qw or the ENTER button The TINT individual adjustment screen is displayed f f Press 3 qw to adjust the level Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the button Adjusts skin t...

Page 51: ...ED MENU Press the ENTER button 2 The ADVANCED MENU screen is displayed f f Press 3 as to select one item among CONTRAST R BRIGHTNESS B Press 4 qw or the ENTER button The individual adjustment screen of items are displayed f f Press 5 qw to adjust the value Items Operation Adjustment Adjustment range CONTRAST R Press the w button Emphasizes red in highlight areas 32 32 Press the q button Deemphasiz...

Page 52: ...function is available only with the following signal inputs 525i 480i 625i 576i 1125 1080 60i 1125 1080 50i 1125 1080 24sF S VIDEO signal VIDEO signal Press 1 as to select DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY Press 2 qw or the ENTER button The DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY individual adjustment screen is displayed f f Press 3 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f ON Enables DIG...

Page 53: ...the input signal Press 1 as to select RGB YPBPR or RGB YCBCR Press 2 qw or the ENTER button The RGB YP f f BPR or RGB YCBCR individual adjustment screen is displayed Press 3 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f AUTO The sync signal automatically selects the signal RGB YPBPR YCBCR RGB Select it for RGB signal input YPBPR Select it for YPBPR signal input YCB...

Page 54: ...pezoidal distortion that occurs when the projector is installed tilted or when the screen is tilted Press 1 as to select KEYSTONE Press 2 qw or the ENTER button The KEYSTONE individual adjustment screen is displayed f f Press 3 qw to compensate Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the q button The bottom becomes smaller 60 60 Press the w button The top becomes smaller Note The menu or logo ...

Page 55: ...ss the w button The image position moves to the right Press the q button The image position moves to the left DOT CLOCK Only for still image computer RGB signals input Use this function to adjust and minimize the effect of interference caused by projection of patterns consisting of vertical stripes The projection of the following striped pattern may cause cyclic patterns noise Adjust so that the a...

Page 56: ...e achieved if the output from the input computer is unstable f f To project a signal with dot clock frequency with 162 MHz or higher noise may not disappear even if CLOCK PHASE is f f adjusted CLOCK PHASE cannot be adjusted when a digital signal is input f f OVER SCAN Use this function when characters or pictures are cropped near the periphery of the projected image Press 1 as to select OVER SCAN ...

Page 57: ...ithout changing the resolution of the input signals Only for Video NTSC and 480i YC 1 BCR signals input Standard signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 4 3 or 5 4 2 Wide screen signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 16 10 16 9 or 15 9 3 Note The image size may be switched abnormally when AUTO is selected please set to NORMAL or WIDE according to the f f input signal Some size...

Page 58: ... distorted Press 1 as to select FRAME LOCK Press 2 qw or the ENTER button The FRAME LOCK individual adjustment screen is displayed f f Press 3 qw to switch the FRAME LOCK The items will switch each time you press the button f f OFF Disables the frame lock ON Enables the frame lock 58 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Settings POSITION menu ...

Page 59: ...enus settings adjustment screens control button names etc are displayed in the selected language f f The language can be changed to English German French Italian Spanish Portuguese Dutch Swedish Finnish f f Norwegian Danish Polish Hungarian Romanian Czech Russian Turkish Arabic Kazakh Vietnamese Chinese Korean Japanese and Thai Note The on screen display language of the projector is set to English...

Page 60: ...itch each time you press the button f f DETAILED Displays the name of input terminal and input signal graphically OFF Disables the input guide SIMPLE Displays the name of input terminal and input signal OSD POSITION Set the position of the menu screen OSD Press 1 as to select ON SCREEN DISPLAY Press the ENTER button 2 The ON SCREEN DISPLAY screen is displayed f f Press 3 as to select OSD POSITION ...

Page 61: ...uter or other device is connected to the HDMI IN terminal Note The optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device Refer to the operation f f instruction of the external device regarding the output of the external device The HDMI signal level is displayed for every 30 bits of input f f CLOSED CAPTION SETTING only for NTSC 480i YCBCR signals Set the closed ca...

Page 62: ...d caption signal of the selected mode is input the text is not displayed even when the SECURITY menu TEXT f f DISPLAY Æ page 74 is set to ON Closed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed f f STARTUP LOGO Set the logo display when the power is turned on Press 1 as to select STARTUP LOGO Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f DEFA...

Page 63: ...tically detects the terminal to which signals are input and then switches BACK COLOR Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input Press 1 as to select BACK COLOR Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f BLUE Displays the entire projection area in blue BLACK Displays the entire projection area in black DEFAULT LOGO Displays the ...

Page 64: ...nutes f f Note TIMER is available only when MODE is set to COUNT DOWN f f The operation of P TIMER Press 1 as to select START STOP or RESTART START Starts counting STOP Stops counting RESTART Restarts counting Press the ENTER button 2 When you select START or RESTART the remaining time or the elapsed time will be displayed in the lower right of f f the projected image When you select STOP the rema...

Page 65: ...EZE AV MUTE or DIGITAL ZOOM AUTO SETUP For details refer to Using the AUTO SETUP function Æpage 40 FREEZE The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound stopped regardless of the playback of the external equipment To release this function press the RETURN button or the FREEZE button on the remote control AV MUTE Turn off audio and video when the projector is not used for a certain period ...

Page 66: ...rsion is required to calculate the rough estimate for lamp replacement 1 Formula for lamp replacement time rough estimate A x 1 B x 0 8 C x 2 3 A Runtime which is displayed in STATUS screen RUNTIME LAMP NORMAL f f B Runtime which is displayed in STATUS screen RUNTIME LAMP ECO1 f f C Runtime which is displayed in STATUS screen RUNTIME LAMP ECO2 f f COMPUTER2 SELECT Set whether to use the COMPUTER 2...

Page 67: ...ECTION METHOD Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f FRONT DESK When installing the projector on the desk etc in front of the screen FRONT CEILING When installing the projector in front of the screen by using the Ceiling Mount Bracket for Projectors optional REAR DESK When installing the projector on the desk etc behind the screen with a translucent ...

Page 68: ...OWER SAVE cannot be set when the LAMP POWER is set to f f ECO2 Press 4 qw to switch the AUTO POWER SAVE ON Enables power saving mode OFF Disables power saving mode Press 5 as to select one item AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION Adjusts the lamp power according to the ambient brightness SIGNAL DETECTION Drops the lamp power when no signal is input AV MUTE DETECTION Drops the lamp power in the AV mute mode Pr...

Page 69: ...s set to NETWORK it takes less power consumption than it is set to NORMAL f f When STANDBY MODE is set to NETWORK it will be no restriction for network function and serial communication f f function within 60 seconds when the Wake on LAN function is working The setting of STANDBY MODE cannot be returned to the factory default even if the PROJECTOR SETUP menu f f INITIALIZE ALL is executed Æ page 7...

Page 70: ... the menu item to be canceled main f f menu submenu or details menu and then pressing the FUNCTION button for at least 3 seconds AUDIO SETTING You can perform more detailed setting for Audio Adjusting the volume Press 1 as to select AUDIO SETTING Press the ENTER button 2 The AUDIO SETTING screen is displayed f f Press 3 as to select VOLUME Press 4 qw to adjust the level Operation Adjustment Range ...

Page 71: ... IN 2 or AUDIO IN 3 VIDEO Select one item among AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 or AUDIO IN 3 S VIDEO Select one item among AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 or AUDIO IN 3 HDMI Select one item among HDMI AUDIO IN AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 or AUDIO IN 3 Note When MIC is set to ON AUDIO IN 2 cannot be selected f f Even if AUDIO IN 2 is selected it will change to AUDIO IN 1 automatically when MIC is set to ON f f Using MIC fu...

Page 72: ...TER Displays the using time of the filter TIMER Sets the timer when you want to display an alert message of filter replacement FILTER COUNTER RESET Resets the filter counter Setting TIMER Press 1 as to select TIMER Press 2 qw to switch the setting of the timer The items will switch each time you press the button f f OFF 1000 H 2000 H 3000 H 4000 H 5000 H 6000 H FILTER COUNTER RESET Press 1 as to s...

Page 73: ...displayed when the power is turned on INITIALIZE ALL is executed or INITIALIZE in the NETWORK is executed When the entered password is incorrect the operation will be restricted to the power standby v b button on the control panel or the remote control Press 1 as to select PASSWORD Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f OFF Disables the security pass...

Page 74: ... ENTER button The text is changed f f MENU LOCK Display the menu with the MENU button and set whether to enable menu operations Press 1 as to select MENU LOCK Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f OFF Disables the lock of the menu operation ON Locks the menu operation Note After setting MENU LOCK to ON the MENU button cannot be operated if the incor...

Page 75: ...BLE Enable the button operations DISABLE Disable the button operations A confirmation screen will be displayed when you want to change ENABLE to DISABLE f f Press 5 qw to select OK and then press the ENTER button Note When a button operation is performed on the device set to DISABLE the PASSWORD screen is displayed f f To continue operations enter the security password The PASSWORD screen will dis...

Page 76: ...ector is connected additionally set IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK and DEFAULT GATEWAY IP ADDRESS Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used SUBNET MASK If not using a DHCP server enter the subnet mask DEFAULT GATEWAY Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used DNS1 Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used DNS2 Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not used ...

Page 77: ...ss 1 as to select NETWORK CONTROL Press 2 qw to switch the item The items will switch each time you press the button f f ON This function is enabled Web control PJLink control the command control of the LAN are enabled OFF This function is disabled AMX D D Set to ON to control with the controller of AMX Corporation Setting this function to ON enables detection through AMX Device Discovery For deta...

Page 78: ...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 INITIALIZE screen is displayed f f Press 3 qw to select OK and press the ENTER button 78 ENGLISH Chapter 4 Settings NETWORK menu ...

Page 79: ...nectedTM For details of Crestron Connected f f TM refer to the Crestron Electronics Inc website Provided only in English http www crestron com For the download of RoomView Express refer to the Crestron Electronics Inc website Provided only in English http www crestron com getroomview A LAN cable is required to use the network function f f Example of a normal network connection r r A Web browser is...

Page 80: ...s Change the password first f f Æpage 89 The administrator rights allow use of all functions The user rights allow use of Projector status f f Æ page 81 confirmation of the error information page Æ page 82 Network status Æ page 82 Basic control Æ page 83 Advanced control Æ page 83 and Change password Æ page 89 only Access will be locked for few minutes when an incorrect password is entered three t...

Page 81: ...ON 2 Displays the firmware version of the projector POWER 3 Displays the status of the power PICTURE MODE 4 Displays the video mode status SERIAL NUMBER 5 Displays the serial number of the projector NETWORK VERSION 6 Displays the version of firmware of the network AV MUTE 7 Displays the AV mute status VOLUME 8 Displays the volume status INPUT 9 Displays the status of the selected input INTAKE AIR ...

Page 82: ...e is too high The projector may be used in an operating environment where the temperature is high such as near a heating appliance EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE The exhaust air temperature is high The air exhaust port may be blocked OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE The temperature around the optics module inside the projector is high The projector may be used in an operating environment where the temperature i...

Page 83: ...hes the picture mode AV MUTE 4 Switches between AV mute on off POWER 5 Turns on off the power CLOSED CAPTION 6 Switches the closed caption mode Advanced control page Click Projector control Advanced control 1 2 POSITION 1 Adjusts the position of image and the keystone correction PICTURE 2 Adjusts the items of image ENGLISH 83 Chapter 4 Settings NETWORK menu ...

Page 84: ...AULT GATEWAY 5 Enter the default gateway address when not using a DHCP server DNS1 DNS2 6 Enter the DNS1 DNS2 server address Permissible available characters for the entry of DNS1 DNS2 server address primary Numbers 0 9 period Example 192 168 0 253 Back Next 7 Click the Back button to return to the original screen The current settings are displayed by pressing the Next button Click the Submit butt...

Page 85: ...AME 2 Enter the IP address or the server name of the E mail server SMTP To enter the server name the DNS server needs to beset up MAIL FROM 3 Enter the E mail address of the projector Up to 63 characters in single byte MEMO 4 Enter information such as the location of the projector that notifies the sender of the E mail Up to 63 characters in single byte MINIMUM TIME 5 Change the minimum interval f...

Page 86: ...he settings Authentication set up page Set the authentication items when POP authentication or SMTP authentication is necessary to send an E mail Click Detailed set up Authentication set up 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Auth 1 Select the authentication method specified by your Internet service provider SMTP Auth 2 Set when the SMTP authentication is selected POP server name 3 Enter the POP server name Allowed c...

Page 87: ...LAMP OK INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE OK EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE OK OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE OK LAMP REMAIN TIME OK LAMP STATUS OK APERTURE CONTRAST SHUTTER OK AIR FILTER OK Error code 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Intake air temperature 31 degC 87 degF Exhaust air temperature 37 degC 98 degF Optics module temperature 39 degC 102 degF PROJECTOR RUNTIME 800 H LAMP NORMAL 100 H LAMP ECO1 500 H LAMP ECO2 200 H L...

Page 88: ... 37 degC 98 degF Optics module temperature 39 degC 102 degF PROJECTOR RUNTIME 800 H LAMP NORMAL 100 H LAMP ECO1 500 H LAMP ECO2 200 H LAMP REMAIN 3400 H Current status MAIN VERSION 1 00 NETWORK VERSION 1 00 SUB VERSION 1 00 LAMP STATUS LAMP OFF INPUT NETWORK Wired Network configuration DHCP Client OFF IP address 192 168 10 100 MAC address 04 20 9A 00 00 00 Memo Port set up page Set the port number...

Page 89: ...etection function AV MUTE DETECTION 5 Enable ON disable OFF the AV mute detection function POWER MANAGEMENT 6 Select the power consumption mode TIMER 7 Select the time that the lamp is turned off when the POWER MANAGEMENT function is using Submit 8 Update the setting Note For detailed description of each setting item refer to the PROJECTOR SETUP menu of the projector ECO f f MANAGEMENT Æpage 68 Ch...

Page 90: ...assword Retype 6 Enter the desired new password again OK 7 Determines the change of password User account 1 2 3 5 4 Account User 1 Displays the account to change New User name 2 Enter the desired new user name Up to 16 characters in single byte New Password 3 Enter the desired new password Up to 16 characters in single byte New Password Retype 4 Enter the desired new password again OK 5 Determines...

Page 91: ...etedTM is displayed by clicking Crestron Conneted TM It is not displayed if Adobe Flash Player is not installed on the computer used or the browser used does not support Flash In that case click Back on the control page to go back to the previous page Control page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tools Info Help 1 Tabs for selecting the setting information or help page of the projector POWER 2 Turns on off the power...

Page 92: ...rrent setting DNS Server Displays the current setting Exit 5 Returns to the control page Info page Click Info on the control page 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 8 Projector Name 1 Displays the projector name Mac Address 2 Displays the MAC address Lamp Hours 3 Displays the runtime of the lamps converted value Power Status 4 Displays the status of the power Source 5 Displays the selected input Lamp Mode 6 Displays L...

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: ...ghting in red Flashing in red Flashing in red Slow Status Internal temperature is high warning Internal temperature is high standby status The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on Check Is the air intake exhaust port blocked f f Is the room temperature high f f Is the air filter unit clogged f f _ Remedy Remove any objects that are blocking the air intake exhaust port f ...

Page 95: ...on The lens is made of glass Impacts or excessive force when wiping may scratch its surface f f Please handle with care Replacing the unit Air filter unit The air filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector Should the air filter become clogged with dust particles it will reduce cooling fans effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and adversely ...

Page 96: ...off the power before you replace the air filter unit f f When attaching the air filter unit make sure that the projector is stable and work in an environment that is safe even in the f f event of the air filter unit dropping Make sure that the air filter unit is properly attached before using the projector If it is not attached the projector will suck in f f dirt and dust causing a malfunction Do ...

Page 97: ...f When to replace the lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component Since its brightness gradually decreases over time it is necessary to replace the lamp unit regularly The estimated duration before replacement is 4 000 hours but the lamp may go off before 4 000 hours has elapsed depending on individual lamp characteristics usage conditions and the installation environment It is recommended t...

Page 98: ...river to loosen the lamp cover fixing screw 1 and remove the lamp cover Remove the lamp cover by pulling it slowly toward the direction of the arrow f f Remove the lamp unit 3 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the three lamp unit fixing screws 3 until the screws turn freely Hold the used lamp unit by its handles and pull it gently from the projector Attach the unused lamp unit 4 Insert the new ...

Page 99: ...ector s built in speaker f f is not available The MUTE function may have been turned on f f 30 33 43 70 42 23 43 70 The remote control does not operate The batteries may be weak f f The batteries may not have been inserted correctly f f The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed f f The remote control unit may be out of the operation range f f Strong light such as fluore...

Page 100: ...Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter describes specifications and after sales service for the projector 100 ENGLISH ...

Page 101: ... lamp errors range 0 2 3rd byte Indicates temperature errors range 0 2 4th byte Fixed at 0 5th byte Indicates filter errors range 0 2 6th byte Indicates other errors range 0 2 LAMP Lamp status query xxxxxxxxxxxx 1st digits 1 5 digits Lamp cumulative operating time 2nd digit 0 Lamp off 1 Lamp on INST Input selection list query 11 12 21 22 31 NAME Projector name query xxxxx The name set for NAME CHA...

Page 102: ... 3 xxxxxx yyyyy zzzzzzzz f f xxxxxx Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL Default user name is admin1 yyyyy Password of above administrator rights user Default password is panasonic zzzzzzzz 8 byte random number obtained in Step 2 Command transmission method Transmit using the following command format Transmitted data r r Header Data section Termination symbol Command example Hash value S...

Page 103: ...ata length 9 bytes 1 byte 1 byte 1 byte Mode 0 Non protect mode f f Command transmission method Transmit by the following command format Transmitted data r r Header Data section Termination symbol Command example 0 0x30 0 0x30 Control command ASCII string CR 0x0d Data length 1 byte 1 byte Undefined length 1 byte Receive data r r Header Data section Termination symbol Command example 0 0x30 0 0x30 ...

Page 104: ... pin female Computer D Sub 9 pin male Communication cable straight Pin assignments and signal names D Sub 9 pin female Outside view Pin No Signal name Contents NC TXD Transmitted data RXD Received data NC GND Earth NC CTS Connected internally RTS NC Communication conditions Signal level RS 232C compliant Sync method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps Parity None Character length 8 bits Stop bit 1 bi...

Page 105: ...conds When transmitting multiple commands be sure to wait until 0 5 seconds has elapsed after receiving the response from the f f projector before sending the next command When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter a colon is not necessary Note If a command cannot be executed the ER401 response is sent from the projector to the computer f f If an invalid parameter is sent the ER40...

Page 106: ...ts Parameter return string Remarks PON Power on To check if the power is on use the Power query command POF Power off IIS INPUT selection VID SVD RG1 RG2 HD1 VIDEO S VIDEO RGB1 RGB2 HDMI OSH AV mute function 0 1 AV MUTE mode off AV MUTE mode on OFZ Freeze 0 OFF 1 ON AUU Volume up AUD Volume down DZU D ZOOM up DZD D ZOOM down QPW Power query 000 Standby 001 Power on Q S Lamp condition query 0 1 2 3...

Page 107: ...0 25p 1 920 x 1 080 28 1 25 0 74 3 C Y H 1125 1080 30p 1 920 x 1 080 33 8 30 0 74 3 C Y H 1125 1080 60p 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 0 148 5 C Y H l 1125 1080 50p 1 920 x 1 080 56 3 50 0 148 5 C Y H l VESA400 640 x 400 31 5 70 1 25 2 C H 640 x 400 37 9 85 1 31 5 C H VGA 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 25 2 C H l l 640 x 480 35 0 66 7 30 2 C H l 640 x 480 37 9 72 8 31 5 C H l 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 C H l 640 x 480 ...

Page 108: ...ed to the resolution value indicates an interlaced signal f f When interlaced signals are connected flicker may occur on the projected image f f 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 02...

Page 109: ...tical 50 Hz 750 720 50p Horizontal 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 for HDMI signal 525p 480p 625p 576p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1125 1080 24p 1125 1080 24sF 1125 1080 30p 1125 1080 60p 1125 1080 50p 1125 1080 60i 1125 1080 50i Displayable resolution VGA to WUXGA non interlace Dot clock f...

Page 110: ...e LAN 1 for RJ 45 network connection PJLink compatible Power cable length For Europe U K and USA 2 0 m 78 3 4 For India 3 0 m 118 1 8 Cabinet Molded plastic Dimensions Width 352 mm 13 86 Height 98 mm 3 86 when the adjustable feet shortened Depth 255 mm 10 04 Weight Approx 3 2 kg 7 06 lbs 4 Noise level 5 When set to NORMAL in LAMP POWER 35 dB When set to ECO1 or ECO2 in LAMP POWER 29 dB Operating e...

Page 111: ...Dimensions Unit mm inch 113 0 4 45 352 0 13 86 326 0 12 83 54 8 2 16 98 0 3 86 90 0 3 54 198 0 7 80 255 0 10 04 Actual dimension may differ by product ENGLISH 111 Chapter 6 Appendix Dimensions ...

Page 112: ... Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired Unused products must be removed promptly by a qualified technician f f Use a torque screwdriver or Allen torque wrench to tighten bolts to their specified tightening torques Do not use electric f f screwdrivers or impact screwdrivers Read the Installation Instructions fo...

Page 113: ...TONE 54 KEYSTONE button 40 L LAMP indicator 94 LAMP POWER 68 Lamp unit 96 LANGUAGE 59 List of compatible signals 107 M Main menu 46 Maintenance 95 Making adjustments and selections 37 MENU LOCK 74 MENU LOCK PASSWORD 74 Menu Navigation 45 N NAME CHANGE 77 NETWORK 76 Network connections 79 NETWORK CONTROL 77 NOISE REDUCTION 52 O ON G STANDBY R indicator 36 ON SCREEN DISPLAY 60 Optional accessories 1...

Page 114: ...of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for furt...

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