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Operating Instructions

Functional Manual

LCD Projector  

 Commercial Use

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Model No.

  PT-TW340

 

  PT-TW250

 

  PT-TX400

 

  PT-TX310

 

  PT-TX210

ENGLISH

TQBJ0699

Summary of Contents for PT-TW340

Page 1: ...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 x...

Page 2: ...ompliance follow the attached installation instructions This includes using the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Also any unauthorize...

Page 3: ...interference will not 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...

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...

Page 5: ...extended period of time pull the power plug out from the wall outlet Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly Do not handle the power plug and power connecto...

Page 6: ...of liquid or metal objects near the projector z z If liquid enters inside of the projector consult your dealer z z Particular attention must be paid to children Use the ceiling mount bracket specified...

Page 7: ...he power plug from the 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 p...

Page 8: ...r ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos terminais N o incinere nem aque a as baterias elas n o podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 C 212 F O g s liberado p...

Page 9: ...be Systems Inc in the United States and or other countries f f All other names company names and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owne...

Page 10: ...PT TX400 and PT TX310 H V Keystone Corner correction and Curved correction functions allow you to correct the image to fit the screen Reduced maintenance costs Maintenance costs are reduced by use of...

Page 11: ...remote control 38 Using the automatic setup function 38 Switching the input signal 38 Switching the aspect ratio of the image 39 Using the keystone distortion and curved correction functions 39 Using...

Page 12: ...sing from the Web browser 75 Using useful functions 79 Memory Viewer function 79 USB Display function 81 Chapter 5 Maintenance Power Warning Indicators 84 When an indicator lights up 84 Maintenance re...

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

Page 14: ...vations lower than 1 400 m 4 593 above sea level and between 5 C 41 F and 35 C 95 F when using it at high altitudes between 1 400 m 4 593 and 2 700 m 8 858 above sea level f f Near high voltage power...

Page 15: ...Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party Security instruction pages 66 76 f f Make your password as difficult to guess as possible f f Change your password periodically f f...

Page 16: ...n in the Test pattern for an hour or more r rOptical components Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy exposure to dust or tobacco smoke will reduce the service life...

Page 17: ...ote f f 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 Contents of the s...

Page 18: ...PKL100S for low ceilings ET PKL430B Projector Mount Bracket Replacement Lamp Unit ET LAL500 Replacement Filter Unit ET RFL300 D SUB S Video conversion cable ET ADSV Note f f The model numbers of opti...

Page 19: ...ter 14 AUTO SETUP button Executes Input search Auto PC adj and Auto Keystone correction at the same time x page 38 15 HDMI button Switches the HDMI signal to project 16 INFO button Displays the Info m...

Page 20: ...erate the projector by reflecting the remote control signal on the screen The operating range may differ due to the loss of light caused by the properties of the screen f f When the remote control sig...

Page 21: ...NTER w button Displays the input source menu x pages 37 48 Used to execute ENTER button when the menu screen appears Note f f The INPUT ENTER button on the control panel is functioned as the ENTER but...

Page 22: ...nnect the projector to the computer with a USB cable when you want to use the USB Display function 8 USB A VIEWER terminal When using the Memory Viewer function insert the USB memory directly to this...

Page 23: ...l to input HDMI signals 6 USB B terminal For service use 7 AUDIO IN 1 terminal This is the terminal to input computer audio signals In addition if you have set HDMI setup Sound to Computer it outputs...

Page 24: ...button one time to six times while holding down the MENU button f f The number of times you press the IMAGE button corresponds to the desired ID code number The number of times to press the IMAGE butt...

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

Page 26: ...Project way Ceiling Rear Project way Front Parts for ceiling mount Optional This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket Be sure to use the Projector Mount Bracket together with the ceiling mount...

Page 27: ...utions for use x page 14 Projection distance For PT TW340 and PT TW250 All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements Unit m Projection size 4 3 aspect rat...

Page 28: ...use the respective formula to calculate projection distance The unit of all the formulae is m Values obtained by the following calculation formulae contain a slight error If you want to calculate the...

Page 29: ...feet to extend it as shown in the figure and rotate it in the opposite direction to contract it Feet lock latch Feet lock latch Adjustable range Adjustable feet 40 mm 1 9 16 Attention f f Heated air...

Page 30: ...the device prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device f f Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or wafture In this case a t...

Page 31: ...als are connected the image may be distorted In such case connect the time base corrector TBC between the projector and the external devices Note f f For an HDMI cable use an HDMI High Speed cable tha...

Page 32: ...tention f f 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 f f If you operate the projec...

Page 33: ...ENGLISH 33 Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with...

Page 34: ...rms you the status of the power Confirm the status of the power indicator ON G STANDBY R before operating the projector Indicator status Status No illumination The projector is turned off The power co...

Page 35: ...be displayed after the completion of the startup display Please enter a PIN code as the following steps 1 Press the ENTER button 2 Press as to select the number from 0 to 9 3 Press the ENTER button f...

Page 36: ...e feet x page 29 5 Press the AUTO SETUP button on the remote control 6 Adjust the focus with the focus ring Powering Off the Projector 1 2 3 1 2 1 Press the power v b button on the control panel or on...

Page 37: ...d the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the Display menu Aspect x page 50 How to adjust the state of the image If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning...

Page 38: ...but it is not a malfunction f f If you press any button on the remote control during the automatic adjustment the automatic adjustment will be canceled f f If the automatic setup function is used whil...

Page 39: ...e linearity is not uniform or the projected image is curved distortion Reset value Return the corrected values to the factory default values 2 Press as to select H V Keystone Corner correction Curved...

Page 40: ...f The video playback resumes and the audio is unmuted Note f f When no signal input the key operation is invalid and the icon will appear Using the AV mute function If the projector is not used for a...

Page 41: ...he image is expanded Press the as buttons Moves the area to the top or the bottom Press the qw buttons Moves the area to the left or the right Note f f When the input signals change during D zoom the...

Page 42: ...View Lite function The Daylight View Lite function improves the vividness of the image even if it is projected under a bright light button 1 Press the DAYLIGHT VIEW button on the remote control f f Th...

Page 43: ...ENGLISH 43 Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on screen menu...

Page 44: ...The selected item is highlighted in orange 3 Press the ENTER button f f The submenu is displayed and submenu items become selectable there is no lower menu under the submenu there is lower menu under...

Page 45: ...k 10 Press the ENTER button or the MENU button f f The changed settings or the adjusted value is confirmed Note f f Pressing the MENU button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous...

Page 46: ...dard 52 Contrast 32 52 Brightness 32 52 Color 1 32 53 Tint 1 32 53 Color temp Mid 53 Red 32 53 Green 32 53 Blue 32 53 Sharpness 8 54 Daylight View Off 54 1 Only for movie based signals Note f f The fa...

Page 47: ...e Right 71 Sort Order Name Order 71 Rotate No Rotate 71 Best Fit On 72 Repeat On 72 Apply 72 1 Only for PT TW340 PT TW250 PT TX400 and PT TX310 Info Details x page 73 Note f f Some items may not be ad...

Page 48: ...USB Display input When using the control panel 1 Press the INPUT ENTER button f f The Input screen is displayed 2 Switches the input source by pressing as to select one item and then press the ENTER b...

Page 49: ...Auto PC adj cannot be operated when 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 1080i or 1080p is selected in the Display menu System or when the signal is coming from the HDMI IN terminal Fine sync Only for computer si...

Page 50: ...V Position is not available while the image is expanded in the digital zoom function H Size Only for computer signals input Use this function to adjust and minimize the effect of interference caused...

Page 51: ...e background screen when no input signal is detected 1 Press as to select Background display 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press the bu...

Page 52: ...ting on a black board green board such as classroom Colorboard The picture becomes suitable for projecting on a color board To select Colorboard press the ENTER button the Colorboard screen is display...

Page 53: ...nt range Press the a button Adjusts skin tone toward greenish color 0 63 Press the s button Adjusts skin tone toward reddish purple Color temp You can switch the color temperature if the white areas o...

Page 54: ...ge Press the a button Contours become sharper 0 15 Press the s button Contours become softer Daylight View The Daylight View Lite function improves the vividness of the image even if it is projected u...

Page 55: ...mode Set the power consumption during standby Change the setting whether or not use the network function 1 Press as to select Standby mode 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f Th...

Page 56: ...ration noise Cooling fast Switch the cooling fan speed when the power is turned off and shorten the cooling time of the cooling fan 1 Press as to select Cooling fast 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press a...

Page 57: ...an image of optimum contrast 1 Press as to select Iris 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press the button On Corrects the aperture Off No...

Page 58: ...ray player is connected to the HDMI IN terminal 0 1023 Select when the DVI D terminal output of an external device such as a computer is connected to the HDMI IN terminal via a conversion cable or si...

Page 59: ...ntrol 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 Norwegian Danish Polish Hungaria...

Page 60: ...ect Auto PC adj 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press the button On Enables the automatic execution of Auto PC adj function Off Disables...

Page 61: ...urn off the projector or plug out the power cord 1 Press as to select Keystone 2 Press the ENTER button f f The Keystone screen is displayed 3 Press as to select Keystone 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Pr...

Page 62: ...he direction of correction f f An arrow disappears at the maximum correction Corner correction Only for PT TW340 PT TW250 PT TX400 and PT TX310 1 Press as to select Keystone 2 Press the ENTER button f...

Page 63: ...s while keeping the center part and the upper part as they are Press the s button Used to correct the both sides of the horizontal lines Extend the top corners while keeping the center part and the lo...

Page 64: ...to User Logo PIN code lock Set and change the Logo PIN code and prevents an unauthorized person from changing the PIN code Logo PIN code change Change the Logo PIN code Logo select Set the logo displ...

Page 65: ...a Logo PIN code i Press as to select a number from 0 to 9 ii Press the ENTER button f f The fixed number change to the cursor move to the next digit iii Repeat the above steps and enter a three digit...

Page 66: ...r The projector cannot be operated without entering the PIN code PIN code change Change the PIN code Attention f f The initial PIN code is 111 f f Change the PIN code periodically that is hard to gues...

Page 67: ...seconds without input signal The projection lamp turns off and cools down when reaching the set time meanwhile the projector will enter into the ready mode of the power management The projection lamp...

Page 68: ...nter reset Resets the filter counter Setting Timer 1 Press as to select Timer 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the setting of the time f f The items will switch each time you press the bu...

Page 69: ...the setting according to the instructions DHCP On If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected the IP address will automatically be acquired Off If a DHCP server does no...

Page 70: ...ardless of the ID number specified by remote control If multiple projectors are set up side by side with ID set to All they cannot be controlled separately from the projectors with other ID numbers f...

Page 71: ...sition effect when the slide show image is switching 1 Press as to select Slide Transition Effect 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press t...

Page 72: ...n On Displays the image to fit with the aspect of the projected screen Off Displays in the normal pixels of the image Repeat Set whether or not to play the slide show repeatedly 1 Press as to select R...

Page 73: ...ncy of the input signal is displayed in kHz is displayed when no signal is detected V sync freq The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed in Hz is displayed when no signal is detected La...

Page 74: ...hen transmitting receiving data 2 LAN terminal 10BASE T 100BASE TX Used to connect LAN cable here 3 LAN 10 100 lamp green Lights on when connected to the 100BASE TX Attention f f When a LAN cable is d...

Page 75: ...the Web browser in the personal computer 2 Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input field of the Web browser f f The Network Display System screen is displayed 3 Click Login and e...

Page 76: ...or the following items 1 2 3 1 Model Name Displays the model No of the projector 2 Versions Displays the version of the firmware of the projector 3 LAN Status Displays the connection status of the LAN...

Page 77: ...he projected image 3 Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image 4 Color Adjusts the color saturation of the projected image 5 Tint Adjusts the skin tone of the projected image 6 Color temp...

Page 78: ...Keystone Corrects the keystone in horizontal direction 10 Curved correction Corrects the pincushion or barrel of the projected image 11 Corner correction Corrects the four corners of the projected ima...

Page 79: ...is compatible with the USB memory sold in the market Do not ensure the security It cannot be used the other format other than the formatted with FAT16 and FAT32 Displaying the Memory Viewer screen 1...

Page 80: ...y invalid operations during video playing the icon indicating invalid key operations will appear Displaying the PDF Operating the controller to display the PDF 1 Press asqw on the remote control to se...

Page 81: ...usty place or magnetized items are around Note f f The USB memory allows you to insert or remove regardless of the power status of the projector USB Display function The USB Display function makes it...

Page 82: ...ess the MEMORY VIEWER USB DISPLAY button on the remote control or switch the input source to USB Display f f You can also press the INPUT ENTER button on the control panel and select the input source...

Page 83: ...ENGLISH 83 Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems maintenance and replacement of the units...

Page 84: ...is unplugged The projector is in standby mode after the cooling is completed Lighting Lighting in red The replacement time of the lamp unit is displayed Standby mode f f The indicator lights up when...

Page 85: ...the AC power cord and contact the dealer Lighting Lighting There is a problem in the contrast shutter circuit for iris Warning f f Turn off the projector unplug the AC power cord and contact the deal...

Page 86: ...lease handle with care Air filter unit Perform maintenance of the air filter in the following cases f f If the time which is set in Expand menu Filter counter is elapsed the filter warning icon will b...

Page 87: ...rder f f Make sure that the air filter cover is closed tightly Resetting the filter counter Be sure to reset the filter counter after cleaning the air filter unit 1 Connect the power plug press the po...

Page 88: ...ry When disposing of used lamp units contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal Attention f f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the produ...

Page 89: ...is displayed in Lamp counter is a rough estimate and is not guaranteed Replacing the Lamp unit Attention f f When the projector is mounted on a ceiling do not work with your face close to the project...

Page 90: ...ter unit f f Make sure that the projector is stable and perform the replacement in a safe place where the unit will not be damaged even if you drop the air filter unit 1 Remove the air filter cover f...

Page 91: ...he batteries may not have been inserted correctly 24 f f The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed 20 f f The remote control unit may be out of the operation range 20 f f S...

Page 92: ...92 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter describes specifications and after sales service for the projector...

Page 93: ...y 1st byte Fixed at 0 f f 0 No error known f f 1 Warning f f 2 Error 2nd byte Indicates lamp errors range 0 2 3rd byte Indicates temperature errors range 0 2 4th byte Fixed at 0 5th byte Fixed at 0 6t...

Page 94: ...al name Contents NC TXD Transmitted data RXD Received data NC GND Earth NC CTS Connected internally RTS NC Communication conditions Factory default Signal level RS 232C compliant Sync method Asynchron...

Page 95: ...on E and parameter are not necessary Attention f f If a command is transmitted after the lamp starts illuminating there may be a delay in response or the command may not be executed Try sending or rec...

Page 96: ...arameter PON Power on To check if the power is on use the Power query command POF Power standby IIS Switching the input signal VID SVD RG1 RG2 HD1 CP1 MV1 UD1 VIDEO S VIDEO RGB1 RGB2 HDMI COMPONENT ME...

Page 97: ...27 0 48 0 74 3 R Y H 1125 1080 25p 1 920 x 1 080 28 1 25 0 74 3 R Y H 1125 1080 30p 1 920 x 1 080 33 8 30 0 74 3 R Y H 1125 1080 60p 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 0 148 5 R Y H l 1125 1080 50p 1 920 x 1 080 5...

Page 98: ...is only for RGB signals input 2 Where marked l signals indicates in Plug and Play is compatible with EDID of projector Unmarked signals in Plug and Play may also be compliant if input terminals are wr...

Page 99: ...31 47 kHz Vertical 59 94 Hz 625p 576p Horizontal 31 25 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 750 720 60p Horizontal 45 00 kHz Vertical 60 Hz 750 720 50p Horizontal 37 50 kHz Vertical 50 Hz 1125 1080 60i Horizontal 33 7...

Page 100: ...r RJ 45 network connection PJLink compatible 10Base T 100Base TX Power cable length 3 0 m 118 3 32 Cabinet Molded plastic Dimensions Width 335 mm 13 3 16 Height 134 1 mm 5 9 32 when adjustable feet sh...

Page 101: ...ions Unit mm inch 63 2 15 32 57 2 1 4 68 5 2 11 16 335 13 3 16 124 3 4 29 32 329 12 15 16 9 8 12 32 97 3 13 16 87 5 3 7 16 134 1 5 9 32 167 5 6 19 32 Actual dimension may differ by product Chapter 6 A...

Page 102: ...manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired f f Unused products must be removed promptly by a quali...

Page 103: ...Iris 57 K Key lock 57 Keystone 61 KEYSTONE button Control panel 21 Remote control 19 39 L LAMP button Remote control 19 41 Lamp control 56 Lamp unit 88 Language 59 List of compatible signals 97 Logo...

Page 104: ...f 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...

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