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Operating Instructions

Projector Operations

LCD Projector  

Commercial Use

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Model No.

PT-TW231RU

ENGLISH

KY4AC

Summary of Contents for PT-TW231RU

Page 1: ...for purchasing this Panasonic Product Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual J J for future use For information on using the product via a network re...

Page 2: ...ad symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute...

Page 3: ...he 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...

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: ...hands directly into this light z z Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens In addition turn off the power and z z disconnect the power plug when you are away from the proje...

Page 6: ...th bare hands and take the following 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 immedia...

Page 7: ...sing 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 Mo...

Page 8: ...a Cobrir os terminais positivo e negativo com uma fita isolante adesiva antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento O contato entre partes met licas pode causar vazamentos gerar calor...

Page 9: ...us on the crucial information during a presentation This projector has the interactive software and tools The interactive function allows you to write and draw on a virtual whiteboard by using the int...

Page 10: ...wer 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 image 31 How to adjust the state of the image 31 Basic...

Page 11: ...y 53 Logo 53 HDMI setup 54 Terminal 54 Power management 54 Direct on 55 Standby mode 55 P timer 55 Closed caption 56 Lamp power 56 Remote control 56 Security 57 Fan 57 Fan control 58 Video delay contr...

Page 12: ...erature changes greatly z z Operating environment page 78 Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deformation of the outer case and malfunctions Near high voltage power lines or near mo...

Page 13: ...via this product z z Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party z z Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party z z Security instruction J J page 57 Make...

Page 14: ...e all white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more Optical components J J Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy exposure to dust or tobacco smoke will reduce...

Page 15: ...AC power cord holder x1 6103592442 6103592466 Lens cover x1 6103490106 String x1 6103504711 Interactive light pen x1 6451056078 Interactive pointer x1 6451056085 Interactive USB cable x1 6451043719 F...

Page 16: ...tware allows you to create original images such as company logos to be displayed when projection starts and transfer them to the projector Operation Manual Logo Transfer Software 2 0 List of compatibl...

Page 17: ...P timer 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 contac...

Page 18: ...page 20 10 Indicators page 19 11 Focus lever Adjusts the focus 12 Security bar 13 AC IN 14 Adjustable feet Adjusts the projection angle WARNING Keep your hands and other objects away from z z the air...

Page 19: ...button Displays the MENU screen page 36 5 KEYSTONE button Correct the keystone distortion page 33 6 INPUT button Selects the input signal page 32 Indicators 1 ON G STANDBY R indicator Indicate the po...

Page 20: ...ls input to the projector 7 CONTROL PORT Connect to a computer via an RS 232C cable 8 Security slot Attach the commercial shackle lock manufactured by Kensington to protect your projector Compatible w...

Page 21: ...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 desired ID code nu...

Page 22: ...installed vertically or tilted right or left Use under such conditions could result in equipment z z damage The projector must be installed so that its inclination to the horizontal plane is 20 or le...

Page 23: ...on distance 1 52 m 60 0 64 m 2 09 0 73 m 2 38 0 65 m 2 15 1 78 m 70 0 75 m 2 46 0 85 m 2 80 0 77 m 2 53 2 03 m 80 0 86 m 2 82 0 98 m 3 21 0 89 m 2 90 2 29 m 90 0 97 m 3 19 1 11 m 3 63 1 00 m 3 28 2 54...

Page 24: ...able feet rotate the both feet counterclockwise 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...

Page 25: ...gnals the projector supports see List of compatible signals z z page 73 to 76 Connecting example Attention When connecting with a video deck be sure to use the one with a built in time base corrector...

Page 26: ...the power cord holder correctly as Picture 1 shown Attaching J J Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamp to the projector by following these steps Plug the power cord with the power cord ho...

Page 27: ...jector is in stand by mode after the cooling is completed Flashing The projector cannot be turned on until the normal power off processing for fan cooling is completing and the ON G STANDBY R indicato...

Page 28: ...splayed on the screen 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...

Page 29: ...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 number will turn red for a moment Enter the...

Page 30: ...r 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 z z ON G STANDBY R indicator turns red The waiting...

Page 31: ...nected device and DVD video tape etc to be played Select a system format that is suitable for the input signal in Component or RGB in the Input menu page 39 Check the aspect ratio of the screen and th...

Page 32: ...omputer 1 RGB Computer 1 Scart input COMPUTER 2 Switches to Computer 2 RGB input HDMI Switches to HDMI input VIDEO Switches to Video input S VIDEO Switches to S video input COMPONENT Switches to Compu...

Page 33: ...l panel once more while the keystone dialog box is being displayed the keystone adjustment will be canceled page 49 The adjustable range is limited depending on the input z z signal Using the INFO but...

Page 34: ...perate 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 T...

Page 35: ...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 MUTE button Press th...

Page 36: ...R 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: ...items in the submenu J J Input Sub menu item Factory default Page Computer 1 RGB 39 Computer 2 RGB 39 HDMI 39 Video 39 S video 39 PC adjust J J Sub menu item Factory default Page Auto PC adj 41 Fine...

Page 38: ...t video signal to the projector this function will be available Sound J J Sub menu item Factory default Page Volume 32 51 Mute Off 51 Setting J J Sub menu item Factory default Page Language English 52...

Page 39: ...Auto PC adjustment function works to display proper images If the image is not projected properly a manual adjustment is required There is no signal input from the computer Check the connection betwe...

Page 40: ...o image select a specific component video signal format among 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 1035i and 1080i Press to select System 1111 Press or the ENTER button to 2222 access the submenu Press to select...

Page 41: ...re adjustment parameters 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...

Page 42: ...adjustment 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...

Page 43: ...s projector Display area V Press to select Display 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 t...

Page 44: ...een For the image 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...

Page 45: ...splay 2222 the adjustment dialog box Press to adjust the setting value 3333 Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press increase the intensity of the color Maximum value 63 Press decrease the intensit...

Page 46: ...ess to select Sharpness 1111 Press the ENTER button to display 2222 the adjustment dialog box Press to adjust the setting value 3333 Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press increase the sharpness...

Page 47: ...ected Off Disabled L 1 For an active picture L 2 For a still picture Film For watching a film Note When input video signal to the projector Progressive z z will become available Reset To reset the adj...

Page 48: ...e original image size is larger than the panel size 1280 x 800 the projector enters to the panning mode automatically Press to select True and then 1111 press the ENTER button Press to pan the image 2...

Page 49: ...rs Press the ENTER button to zoom 2222 out image size The projected image can be also compressed z z by pressing the D ZOOM or the ENTER button To exit the Digital zoom mode press any button except th...

Page 50: ...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 from the 2222 items as below Default 16 10 16 10 is the asp...

Page 51: ...nt Adjustment range Press turn up the volume Maximum value 63 Press turn down the volume Minimum value 0 You can also press VOLUME buttons on z z the remote control or control panel to adjust the volu...

Page 52: ...nter the bottom left the bottom right the top left the top right the center Auto setup Press to select Auto setup 1111 Press or the ENTER button 2222 Press to select these functions as 3333 follows J...

Page 53: ...ht enough Hide the On Screen Displays except On Screen Menu Power off P timer display No signal for Power management Please wait Arrows for the True function and the Digital Zoom function in the Scree...

Page 54: ...G B equipment Terminal The COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT terminal on the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 input or monitor output Press to select Terminal and 1111 then press the ENTER b...

Page 55: ...n z z the projector is standing by 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 button to access 2222 the submenu Mo...

Page 56: ...Press to select Lamp power and 1111 then press the ENTER button Press to select one among the 2222 modes as below You can also press the LAMP button to z z display Lamp power Normal Brightness accord...

Page 57: ...e to operate the projector once the power cord is disconnected as long as the AC power cord is connected the projector can be operated without a PIN code Attention Whenever you change the PIN code loc...

Page 58: ...Video delay control function is set to On Lamp runtime This function is used to display the cumulative lamp operating time and reset the lamp runtime Press to select Lamp runtime and then press or the...

Page 59: ...y the latest warning message Up to 10 warning logs are displayed with the z z latest warning message at the top of the list followed by previous warning messages in chronological order Attention When...

Page 60: ...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 signal Numbers...

Page 61: ...or is abnormally high The projector cannot be turned on And the ON G STANDBY R indicator also blinks in red Check Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn on the projector Did you provide ap...

Page 62: ...ing it thoroughly before wiping Dry off the projector z z with a dry cloth Do not use benzene thinner or rubbing alcohol other solvents household cleaners or chemical treated z z dusters Using them ma...

Page 63: ...air filter unit out of the projector Insert a new air filter unit 3333 Insert the new filter unit completely by following z z the instructions for step 2 in the reverse order Ensure that the area with...

Page 64: ...s 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...

Page 65: ...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 three lamp unit fixing screws unt...

Page 66: ...he projector and pull at it Attaching the Cable Holder and Ferrite Core Attach the ferrite core to the USB cable 1111 as shown in the figure Stick the adhesive cable holder 2222 supplied on the bottom...

Page 67: ...be z z adjusted correctly RGB cable is damaged z z No sound from the internal speaker The input terminals may not have been correctly connected z z 25 The volume may have been set to the minimum leve...

Page 68: ...z 73 No sound is output from 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 COMP...

Page 69: ...Sub 9 pin male Outside view Pin No Signal name Contents NC RXD Received data TXD Transmitted data NC GND Earth NC NC NC NC J J Communication conditions Signal level RS 232C compliant Character length...

Page 70: ...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 71: ...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 sound...

Page 72: ...DC data HD SYNC VD DDC clock Pin assignments and signal names of COMPUTER IN 2 MONITOR OUT J J terminal Outside view Pin No Signal names Not assigned GND terminals R G B HD SYNC VD Pin assignments and...

Page 73: ...60 00 74 25 A VGA 640 x 480 31 47 59 88 25 149 A C 37 86 74 38 31 50 A 37 86 72 81 31 50 A 37 50 75 00 31 50 A 43 269 85 00 36 00 A 640 x 400 31 47 70 09 25 175 A 720 x 400 31 47 70 09 28 322 A SVGA...

Page 74: ...x 864 64 20 70 40 94 56 A 1152 x 900 61 20 65 20 92 00 A 71 40 75 60 105 10 A 61 85 66 00 94 50 A 1280 x 960 60 00 60 00 108 00 A 1280 x 1024 62 50 58 60 108 00 A 63 90 60 00 107 35 A 63 34 59 98 108...

Page 75: ...56 16 72 00 100 19 A 1376 x 768 48 36 60 00 86 67 A WSXGA 1680 x 1050 65 290 59 954 146 25 A WXGA 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 50 A 74 918 60 000 161 85 A WUXGA 1920 x 1200 74 556 59 885 193 25 A 74 0...

Page 76: ...25 A D 1080p 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 00 148 50 A 56 25 50 00 148 50 A D WXGA 1440 x 900 55 935 59 887 106 50 A D WSXGA 1680 x 1050 65 290 59 954 146 25 A D WUXGA 1920 x 1200 74 038 59 950 154 00 A i added...

Page 77: ...15 63 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 625p 576p Horizontal 31 25 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 750 720 50p Horizontal 37 5 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 1125 1080 50i Horizontal 28 13 kHz Vertical 50 Hz HD SYNC and V terminals are not...

Page 78: ...input impedance 22 k and more AUDIO OUT 1 M3 stereo mini jack stereo monitor output compatible 0 V rms to 2 0 V rms valuable output impedance 2 2 k and less CONTROL PORT 1 D sub 9 pin RS 232C complia...

Page 79: ...ing mount bracket which is not 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...

Page 80: ...power 56 Lamp runtime 58 Lamp unit 64 Language 52 List of compatible signals 73 Logo 53 M Main menu 37 Maintenance 62 Managing the indicated problems 61 Manual PC adjust 42 Menu Navigation 36 Menu po...

Page 81: ...rise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste disposal service or the point...

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