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Operating Instructions

Functional Manual

LCD Projector  

 Commercial Use

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 pages 4 to 11).

  

Model No.

   PT-TW370

 

  PT-TX430

 

  PT-TX340

ENGLISH

DPQP1256ZB/X1

Summary of Contents for PT-TX340

Page 1: ...u 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 f...

Page 2: ...of the image 38 Adjusting adjustable feet 39 Basic operations by using the remote control 40 Performing automatic setup 40 Switching the aspect ratio of the image 40 Using the screen adjustment funct...

Page 3: ...emory Viewer 77 USB Display function 78 When using on a Windows computer 78 When using on Mac 79 Network connection 80 When connecting via wired LAN 80 When connecting via wireless LAN 81 About Presen...

Page 4: ...t an earthing type mains socket This is a safety feature If you are un able to insert the plug into the mains socket contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug WARNING TO RE...

Page 5: ...eceived including interference that may cause undesired operation To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized modifications CAUTION Th...

Page 6: ...ity due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please visit Panasonic website http www panasonic com environmental or call 1 888 769 0149 NOTIFICATION Canada This class...

Page 7: ...y 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...

Page 8: ...ll the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly Do not handle the power plug and power connector with wet hands Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks...

Page 9: ...ell batteries z z Do not disassemble dry cell batteries z z Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire z z Do not allow the and terminals of the batteries to come into contact with met...

Page 10: ...g light is emitted from the projector s lens Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing z z Strong light is emitted from the pr...

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Page 12: ...licensed under the GPL V2 0 and or LGPL V2 1 The software categorized as 3 5 are distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTAB...

Page 13: ...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 a recommended lamp repl...

Page 14: ...14 ENGLISH Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector...

Page 15: ...ctor f f Near high voltage power lines or near motors Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector r rAsk a qualified technician or your dealer for the installation work such as installi...

Page 16: ...t screwdrivers Screw diameter M4 tapping depth inside the projector 10 mm 13 32 screw tightening torque 1 25 0 2 N m Adjustable feet Screw holes for ceiling mount M4 Positions of screw holes for ceili...

Page 17: ...ta and or system system crash Since most wireless LAN adapters or access points are equipped with security features to take care of these problems you can reduce the possibility of these problems occu...

Page 18: ...ning function it will notify of the approximate time to replace the consumables for the display devices to clean each part of the display devices and to replace the components of the display devices a...

Page 19: ...pressure mercury lamp has following characteristics f f The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage f f The lamp may burst with sound or shorten life by shock or chipping f f The lif...

Page 20: ...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 Optional accessories...

Page 21: ...ion at the same time x page 40 12 INFO button Displays the status of the projector x page 74 13 KEYSTONE button Corrects the distortion of the projected image x page 41 14 LAMP button Switches the set...

Page 22: ...operate 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 s...

Page 23: ...ndicates the abnormal conditions of the projector 6 KEYSTONE button Corrects the distortion of the projected image x page 41 7 INPUT ENTER w button Displays the input source menu x pages 37 Determines...

Page 24: ...en using the wireless LAN function x page 81 9 AUDIO IN 1 terminal This is the terminal to input computer audio signals when Computer 1 input or Computer 2 input is selected In addition if you have se...

Page 25: ...unique ID number is assigned to each projector When you want to set the ID number at first you need to set the ID number of the projector and then set the ID number on the remote control The factory d...

Page 26: ...26 ENGLISH Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections...

Page 27: ...ay Ceiling Front Project way Ceiling Rear 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 br...

Page 28: ...Before installing please read Precautions for use x page 15 Projection distance A 5 error in listed projection distances may occur When Keystone is used distance is corrected to become smaller than th...

Page 29: ...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 projection distance with projected imag...

Page 30: ...stem 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 time base corrector TBC must be co...

Page 31: ...on f f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR A VCR with built in time base corrector TBC A time base corrector TBC between the projector and the VCR f f If nonstandard burst signals ar...

Page 32: ...he projector using the computer with the resume feature last memory you may have to reset the resume feature to operate the projector f f When the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal is connected with cable t...

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

Page 34: ...cator The power indicator ON G STANDBY R informs 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 illumina...

Page 35: ...or at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted 3 5 3 1 Roughly adjust the focus of the image with the focus ring x page 38 2 Change the settings of the Display menu Project way depending on the i...

Page 36: ...outlet Note f f While the power indicator ON G STANDBY R is blinking in red the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot be turned on Wait until the power indicator ON G STANDBY R lights in...

Page 37: ...age of the signal input to the VIDEO IN terminal is projected when Video input is selected The image of the Y C signal input to the COMPUTER 1 IN terminal is projected when S video input is selected M...

Page 38: ...r right adjust the adjustable feet until the projected image is in a level state If the projected image is located below the screen extend the adjustable feet to adjust the position of projected image...

Page 39: ...is aligned For slight adjustment rotate the adjustable feet Rotate the adjustable feet to extend it as shown in the figure and rotate it in the opposite direction to contract it Feet lock Feet lock Ma...

Page 40: ...age 60 f f It may not be correctly adjusted even when the Auto PC adjustment function is performed In such a case adjust the following settings For clock phase Display menu Fine sync x page 50 For hor...

Page 41: ...on or Curved correction 3 Press the ENTER button f f The individual adjustment screen of the selected item is displayed 4 Press asqw to adjust Note f f For more details refer to the Expand menu Keysto...

Page 42: ...timer function You can operate the P timer function Presentations etc can be performed while checking the elapsed time button 1 Press the P TIMER button on the remote control f f The count is started...

Page 43: ...can adjust the volume of the audio output from the build in speaker or the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal buttons 1 Press the VOLUME or VOLUME button on the remote control VOLUME Increases the volume VOL...

Page 44: ...ID numbers of the projector are set by pressing the IMAGE 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...

Page 45: ...ENGLISH 45 Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on screen menu...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...he 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 menu or exit...

Page 48: ...og RGB signals Color adjust Sub menu item Factory default Page Image mode Standard 53 Contrast 32 53 Brightness 32 53 Color 1 32 54 Tint 1 32 54 Color temp Mid 54 Red 32 54 Green 32 54 Blue 32 54 Shar...

Page 49: ...ge Set slide 72 Slide transition effect Slide right 72 Sort order Name order 72 Rotate No rotate 72 Best fit Off 72 Repeat Off 73 Apply 73 Info Details x page 74 Note f f Some items may not be adjuste...

Page 50: ...is displayed in the Display menu System or when the digital signal is input Fine sync Only for analog RGB signals You can adjust the clock phase to achieve an optimal image when there is a flickering...

Page 51: ...cal stripes The projection of the vertical striped pattern may cause cyclic patterns noise Adjust so that the amount of interference is at a minimum 1 Press as to select H Size 2 Press the ENTER butto...

Page 52: ...tem f f The items will switch each time you press the button Blue Displays the entire projection area in blue Black Displays the entire projection area in black System The projector can automatically...

Page 53: ...t Brightness Color Tint Color temp Red Green Blue or Sharpness can be adjusted manually The adjusted values will be saved as the setting values of User image 4 Press the ENTER button Note f f Under an...

Page 54: ...Adjusts skin tone toward reddish purple Color temp You can switch the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish 1 Press as to select Color temp 2 Press the ENT...

Page 55: ...on improves the vividness of the image even if it is projected under a bright light 1 Press as to select Daylight View 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch...

Page 56: ...land 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press the button Off When using the projector in the elevation of below 700 m 2 297 On 1 When using...

Page 57: ...longer time than usual for the lamp to light up again f f When it is set to 60 Sec the cooling fans speed is faster and the motor noise is louder than Normal setting after the power off Closed captio...

Page 58: ...displayed 3 Press as to select Volume 4 Press the ENTER button 5 Press as to adjust the level f f You can also press the VOLUME button on the remote control x page 43 Operation Adjustment Range Press...

Page 59: ...lso when the HDMI terminal output of a computer or other device is connected to the HDMI IN terminal Note f f The optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external devic...

Page 60: ...screen display language of the projector is set to English by default and when Expand Factory default is executed x page 71 Auto setup Set whether to use the AUTO SETUP button on the remote control fo...

Page 61: ...ENTER button 5 Press as to switch the item f f The items will switch each time you press the button Auto Detects tilting of the projector in real time and corrects vertical trapezoidal distortion reg...

Page 62: ...connect the power cord or turn off the projector If the Setting menu Standby mode is set to Normal the keystone correction will be canceled when you disconnect the power cord the keystone correction w...

Page 63: ...f f The arrow disappears when correction reaches the maximum level Curved correction 1 Press as to select Keystone 2 Press the ENTER button f f The Keystone screen is displayed 3 Press as to select C...

Page 64: ...rved correction X Offset and the Curved correction Y Offset cannot be adjusted independently After adjusting the Curved correction X Y Gain at the beginning please adjust the Curved correction X Offse...

Page 65: ...rt up 1 User will be unavailable when no user logo is registered Note f f Logo Select cannot be set if Logo PIN code lock is set to On Capture Register the user logo to be displayed at projector start...

Page 66: ...he item f f The items will switch each time you press the button On Select this item to disable setting or changing of Logo select and Capture Off Select this item to enable setting or changing of Log...

Page 67: ...The Security screen is displayed 3 Press as to select PIN code lock 4 Press the ENTER button f f The PIN code input screen is displayed 5 Press the ENTER button 6 Enter the PIN code you have set acco...

Page 68: ...r enters the Ready state after cooling If a signal is input in Ready mode or when you press any button other than the power v b button the luminous lamp turns on and the projector enters the projectio...

Page 69: ...s the set time the filter warning icon is displayed on the projected screen 1 Press as to select Filter counter 2 Press the ENTER button f f The Filter counter screen is displayed 3 Press as to select...

Page 70: ...ing screen is displayed 4 Press as to select an item and change the setting according to the instructions DHCP On If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected the IP addr...

Page 71: ...er for individual control the ID number of a remote control must match the ID number of the projector f f When the ID number is set to ALL the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specif...

Page 72: ...ches the image from the left to the right Sort order Set the order of images to be played in the slideshow 1 Press as to select Sort order 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press as to switch the item f f Th...

Page 73: ...he slide show repeatedly 1 Press as to select Repeat 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 After playing the last file retu...

Page 74: ...ontal frequency 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...

Page 75: ...ENGLISH 75 Chapter 5 Operation of Function This chapter describes the operation methods of some functions...

Page 76: ...from the projector while data is being read from the USB memory It may cause data loss or data corruption f f Do not leave the USB memory in a place with high humidity or dust f f Do not leave the USB...

Page 77: ...as the maximum number of display dot 1 it will neither be enlarged nor reduced so degradation of image quality can be reduced 1 The maximum number of display dot for each product is as follows PT TW37...

Page 78: ...nstructions of the screen The displaying of the auto installation screen is depending on the settings of computer At this time please select Run autorun exe Please double click autorun exe in the fold...

Page 79: ...s displayed in gray is unavailable Active audio Disable audio The audio output is disabled Play video Pause video Switch between playing and pausing the image Start Stop Set whether to display the ima...

Page 80: ...ed as a projected image For details on how to use the image transfer application software Presenter Light compatible with Windows computers please refer to the Operating Instructions of the Presenter...

Page 81: ...connect to an existing network f f The wired LAN and wireless LAN cannot be used in the same segment f f The following is preset as the factory default setting DHCP Off IP address 192 168 1 100 Subne...

Page 82: ...e do not remove the wireless module while the LED is blinking f f When executing an invalid operation during network input the icon that indicates the key operation is invalid will be displayed In thi...

Page 83: ...System screen is displayed 3 Click Download f f The download screen of Presenter Light is displayed 4 Click Download f f The download confirmation screen of the compressed file Presenter Light zip is...

Page 84: ...rom the web browser 1 Activate 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 we...

Page 85: ...Setup The Alert Setup page is displayed by clicking this item 7 Mail Setup The Mail Setup page is displayed by clicking this item 8 Network Setup The Network Setup page is displayed by clicking this i...

Page 86: ...gs 5 Power Turns on off the power 6 Source Select Switches the input source of the projector Picture Setup page 1 Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the projected image 2 Contrast Adjusts the contra...

Page 87: ...Adjusts the total number of dots of the projected image 6 Freeze Switches the freeze function between on and off 7 Auto PC adj Executes the Auto PC adj function 8 V Keystone Corrects the keystone in...

Page 88: ...1 Mail Server Enters the IP address of SMTP server Up to 39 characters in single byte 2 User Name Enters the user name Up to 19 characters in single byte 3 Password Enters the password Up to 19 chara...

Page 89: ...er string will be able to change when the projector is connected Channel Selects the channel from 1 11 for use Access Point Encryption Selects Disable when encryption is disabled Selects WPA2PSK_AES w...

Page 90: ...90 ENGLISH Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems maintenance and replacement of the units...

Page 91: ...the projector is turned off automatically f f The indicator blinks when the usage time of the lamp unit reaches 22 000 hours when Lamp control is set to Eco Green Lighting Lighting in red The replace...

Page 92: ...g icon 1 is displayed on the screen after a while the projector can be turned off automatically f f Is the air intake exhaust port blocked f f Is the room temperature high f f Is the air filter unit c...

Page 93: ...ve force Please 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 i...

Page 94: ...reverse order 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 pr...

Page 95: ...ins mercury 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...

Page 96: ...hich 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 pro...

Page 97: ...re to turn off the power before replacing the air filter 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...

Page 98: ...nserted correctly 25 f f The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed 22 f f The remote control unit may be out of the operation range 22 f f Strong light such as fluorescent...

Page 99: ...ENGLISH 99 Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter describes specifications and after sales service for the projector...

Page 100: ...or status query 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...

Page 101: ...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...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...N Power on To check if the power is on use the Power query command POF Power standby IIS Switching the input signal VID Video SVD S video RG1 Computer 1 RG2 Computer 2 HD1 HDMI CP1 Component MV1 Memor...

Page 104: ...p 1 920 x 1 080 33 8 30 0 74 3 R Y H 1080 60p 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 0 148 5 R Y H l 1080 50p 1 920 x 1 080 56 3 50 0 148 5 R Y H l 640 x 480 60 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 25 2 R H l l 640 x 480 67 640 x 480...

Page 105: ...20 x 1 080 4 66 6 59 9 138 5 R H 1920 x 1200 60 1 920 x 1 200 4 74 0 60 0 154 0 R H 1 COMPUTER 2 IN terminal is only for RGB signals input 2 Where marked l signals indicates in Plug and Play is compat...

Page 106: ...16 Height 134 1 mm 5 9 32 when adjustable feet shortened Depth 329 mm 12 15 16 Weight Approx 3 9 kg 8 60 lbs 2 Noise level 1 When set to Normal in Lamp control 39 dB When set to Eco in Lamp control 3...

Page 107: ...nd Deep color compatible Audio signals Linear PCM Sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz AUDIO IN terminal 1 M3 stereo mini jack 0 5 V rms input impedance 22 k and more 1 Pin jack x 2 L R 0 5 V rms...

Page 108: ...00 Hz For RGB signal Horizontal 15 kHz 91 kHz Vertical 24 Hz 85 Hz Dot clock frequency 162 MHz or less For YCB CR YPB PR signal Displayable resolution 480i 576i to 1 920 x 1 080 Dot clock frequency 1...

Page 109: ...Dimensions Unit mm inch 63 2 15 32 57 2 1 4 69 2 23 32 335 13 3 16 124 4 7 8 329 12 15 16 10 13 32 97 3 13 16 88 3 15 32 134 5 9 32 168 6 5 8 Actual dimension may differ by product Chapter 7 Appendix...

Page 110: ...on for installation even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired f f Unused products must be removed promptly by a qualified technician f f Use a torque screwdriver or Allen torque wre...

Page 111: ...3 Inserting and Removing batteries 25 Installation mode 27 Iris 58 K Key lock 57 Keystone 61 KEYSTONE button Control panel 23 Remote control 21 41 L LAMP button Remote control 21 42 Lamp control 56 La...

Page 112: ...in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal W1118JY1039 PT Web Site https panasonic net cns proj...

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