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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector

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Functional Manual

Commercial Use

PT-SW280A

PT-SX320A

PT-SX300A

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DPQP1116ZA

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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-SX320A PT-SX300A 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 this product, be sure to read “Read this ﬁrst!” ( x pages 4 to 8).
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Read this ﬁrst! Operating with the remote control ......42 Using the AV mute function ........42 Using the mute function ........42 Chapter 1 Preparation Adjusting the volume ..........42 Using the freeze function ........43 Precautions for use............ 12 Using the automatic setup function ......
Page 3 Contents [DISPLAY OPTION] menu ......... 63 Chapter 5 Operation of Function [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] ........63 About Memory Viewer function ........84 [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] ........64 What you can project with the Memory Viewer (Only for NTSC, [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] function ..............
Page 4: Read This First
Read this ﬁrst! Read this ﬁrst! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. WARNING: 1. Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 2.
Page 5 Read this ﬁrst! WARNING: r POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in ﬁre or electric shock. f If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
Page 6 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. f Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket speciﬁed by Panasonic. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the speciﬁed one will result in falling accidents.
Page 7 Read this ﬁrst! WARNING: Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. f The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. f Before replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power off and to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
Page 8 Read this ﬁrst! CAUTION: When mounting the projector on the ceiling, keep mounting screws and power cord from contact with metal parts inside the ceiling. Contact with metal parts inside the ceiling can cause electric shocks. r ACCESSORIES Do not use the old lamp unit. If used it could cause lamp explosion.
Page 9 ﬁtness for a particular purpose. As for the terms and conditions, please refer to the software license of the supplied CD-ROM. If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav.pj.gpl.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com) by email.
Page 10: Features Of The Projector
Features of the Projector Quick Steps For details, refer to the corresponding pages. Highly ﬂexible setup 1. Set up the projector. ( x page 26) w KEYSTONE, CORNER CORRECTION and CURVED CORRECTION functions allow you to correct the distortion of the various 2.
Page 11: Chapter 1 Preparation
Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 11...
Page 12: Precautions For Use
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f When transporting the projector, handle it with care and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. They may damage the internal components and result in malfunctions. f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet. f Do not move or transport the projector with the wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100E) of the optional accessories attached.
Page 13 Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use rDo not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea level. rDo not use the projector in a location that the ambient temperature exceeds 40 °C (104 °F). Using the projector in a location that the altitude is too high or the ambient temperature is too high may reduce the life of the components or result in malfunctions.
Page 14: Security
Change your password periodically. The password can be set in [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD CHANGE]. f Panasonic Corporation or its afﬁliate companies will never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge your password in case you receive such inquiries.
Page 15: Notes On Using Wireless Connection
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Notes on Using Wireless Connection Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz band. A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. The wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100E) of optional accessories must be installed when you want to use the wireless LAN function of this projector.
Page 16 Depending on the speciﬁcations of the wireless LAN, a malicious third-party may be able to break security settings by special means. Panasonic asks customers to thoroughly understand the risk of using this product without making security settings, and recommends that the customer make security settings at their own discretion and responsibility.
Page 17: Cautions On Use
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Cautions on use rTo get a good picture quality f In order to view a beautiful image in higher contrast, prepare an appropriate environment. Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Page 18: Accessories
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed in < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> RGB signal cable <1> (N2QAYA000142) (K1HY15YY0012) CD-ROM <1> (1JK1SX320A) AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2>...
Page 19: Optional Accessories
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Contents of the supplied CD-ROM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follows. Operating Instructions – Functional Manual Logo Transfer Software Operating Instructions Presenter Light Software Operating Instructions This is a list of display models (projector or ﬂat panel Instruction/list (PDF) List of Compatible Device Models display) that are compatible with the software contained in...
Page 20: About Your Projector
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector About your projector Remote control Power < v / b > button ( v standby / b power) 10 <SCREEN ADJ> button Turn the projector on or off. ( x page 36, 39) Correct keystone distortion ( x page 43) Input selection (<COMPUTER>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>, 11 Number (<1>...
Page 21: Projector Body
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Note f When operating the remote control by directly pointing the remote control signal receiver of the projector, operate the remote control at a distance approx.7 m (22'11-5/8'') or shorter from the remote control signal receiver. The remote control can control at angles of up to ±30° vertically and horizontally, but the effective control range may be reduced.
Page 22 Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Top r Bottom Projection direction PT-SX320A 12 13 Burglar hook port 13 Zoom lever Attaches a burglar prevention cable, etc. Adjust the zoom 14 Control panel and indicators ( x page 23) 10 Adjustable feet Adjusts the projection angle.
Page 23: Control Panel And Indicators
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Control panel and indicators Power < v / b > button ( v standby / b power on) <MENU> button Turns the projector on/off. Displays or hides the main menu. <ENTER> / asqw buttons <INPUT SELECT>...
Page 24: Preparing The Remote Control
Chapter 1 Preparation — Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing the batteries (ii) Fig.1 Fig.2 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert the batteries and close the cover (insert the m side first). (Fig. 2) f When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order. When using the system with multiple projectors When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually by using single remote control, if a unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. ENGLISH - 25...
Page 26: Setting Up
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Setting up Installation mode There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] ( x page 71) depending on the installation method. Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...
Page 27: Parts For Ceiling Mount (Optional)
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Parts for ceiling mount (optional) The projector can be installed on the ceiling by combining the optional Ceiling Mount Bracket (Model No.: ET-PKB2 (Ceiling Mount Bracket)). f Be sure to use the Ceiling Mount Bracket speciﬁed for this projector. f Refer to the Installation Instructions supplied with the Ceiling Mount Bracket when installing the projector with the bracket.
Page 28: Projection Distance
7.9 (25' 11") 9.5 (31' 2") 7.3 (23' 11") 8.7 (28' 6") 7.62 (300") 9.5 (31' 2") 11.5 (37' 7") 8.7 (28' 6") 10.5 (34' 5") For PT-SW280A (Unit: m) Projection screen 16:10 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio size Minimum Maximum Minimum...
Page 29: Adjusting Adjustable Feet
= 0.0318 × SD - 0.011 = 0.0292 × SD - 0.025 Maximum distance (LT) = 0.0383 × SD - 0.035 = 0.0351 × SD - 0.033 For PT-SW280A (Unit: m) 16:10 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio Screen height (SH) = 0.01346 ×...
Page 30: Connecting
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting Before connecting f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f Turn off the power of all devices before connecting cables. f Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. g When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
Page 31: Connecting Example: Av Equipment
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example: AV equipment Video deck (TBC built-in) Blu-ray disc player D-SUB - S Video conversion cable S-video (ET-ADSV) cable Video deck (TBC built-in) Attention f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. g A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC) g A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR f If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted.
Page 32: Connecting Example: Computers
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example: Computers Control computer Computer Computer USB memory device Optional wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100E) Attention 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.
Page 33: Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 33...
Page 34: Switching On/Off The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching on/off the projector Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely ﬁxed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily. For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this ﬁrst!” ( x page 4). Attaching the power cord Pinch the both sides of the power cord safety hook, making it slightly deformed.
Page 35: Power Indicator
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Removing the power cord Ensuring the projector is in standby mode. Pull down the power cord safety hook and make the hook in the bottom position. Disconnect the power cord and remove the power cord safety hook. Power indicator Displays the status of the power.
Page 36: Switching On The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching on the projector Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected ( x page 30). Connect the power cord to the projector body. Connect the power plug to an outlet. f The power indicator <ON(G) / STANDBY(R)>...
Page 37 Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Initial setting (display language) Select the language to show on the screen. After the initial setting completed, you can change the display language from the [LANGUAGE] menu. Press asqw to select the display language. Press the <ENTER>...
Page 38: Making Adjustments And Selections
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Making adjustments and selections It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. 1) 7) Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (x page 41) Change the setting of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
Page 39: Switching Off The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Switching on/off the projector Switching off the projector Press the power <v/b> button. f The [POWER OFF] conﬁrmation screen is displayed. ENTER SELECT RETURN Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. (Or press the power <v/b> button again.) f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator <ON(G) / STANDBY(R)>...
Page 40: Projecting
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projecting Check the external device connection ( x page 30), power cord connection ( x page 34), and switch on the projector ( x page 36) to start projecting. Select the image for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Page 41: Adjusting The Image
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Switching the input by displaying the input guide The input for projection can be selected by displaying the input guide with the control panel. Press the <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel. f The [DETAILED] input guide or the [SIMPLE] input guide is displayed. ( x page 63) Press the <INPUT SELECT>...
Page 42: Operating With The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control Using the AV mute function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the image and the audio temporarily.
Page 43: Using The Freeze Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the freeze function The projected image can be paused and the audio turned off regardless of the playback of the external device. button Press the <FREEZE> button. f The image freezes and the audio disappears. Press the <FREEZE>...
Page 44: Using The Digital Zoom Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Note f One of [KEYSTONE], [CORNER CORRECTION] and [CURVED CORRECTION] setting value is valid. f For more details, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. ( x page 56) Using the digital zoom function (Only for still image-based RGB signals/still image-based HDMI signals.) You can enlarge images.
Page 45: Using The Presentation Timer Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Using the presentation timer function The presentation timer function can be operated. Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or time remaining in the preset time. button Press the <P-TIMER> button. f The count is started.
Page 46: Setting The Id Number Of The Remote Control
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Operating with the remote control Setting the ID number of the remote control When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually by using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector. After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
Page 47: Chapter 4 Settings
Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and the adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 47...
Page 48: Menu Navigation
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Menu navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector. Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or the control panel. f The main menu screen appears.
Page 49: Main Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Note f Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu screen is displayed to return the previous menu. You can operate in the same way by pressing the <RETURN> button. f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector. The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected.
Page 50: Sub-Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation Sub-menu The sub-menu of the selected main menu item is displayed, and you can set and adjust items in the sub-menu. [PICTURE] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [DYNAMIC] [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR] [TINT] [SHARPNESS] [+8] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [DEFAULT]...
Page 51: Projector Setup
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu navigation [PROJECTOR SETUP] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [STATUS] [COMPUTER INPUT SETTING] [RGB/YP [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] [INITIAL START UP] [LAST MEMORY] [PROJECTION METHOD] [AUTO] [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] [LAMP RUNTIME] [0 H] [ECO MANAGEMENT] [EMULATE] [FUNCTION BUTTON] [AUDIO SETTING] [TEST PATTERN] [FILTER COUNTER]...
Page 52: [Picture] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used.
Page 53: [Color]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [COLOR] (Only for movie-based signal input) You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. Press as to select [COLOR]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [COLOR] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level.
Page 54: [Advanced Menu]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [ADVANCED MENU] You can perform more advanced image adjustment. Press as to select [ADVANCED MENU]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [ADVANCED MENU] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item among [CONTRAST R] ~ [BRIGHTNESS B]. Press qw or the <ENTER>...
Page 55: [Tv-System]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] No correction. [ON] Enables [NOISE REDUCTION]. Attention f When this is set for an input signal with less noise, the image may look different from what it originally was. In such a case, set it to [OFF]. [TV-SYSTEM] (Only when the <VIDEO IN>...
Page 56: [Position] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [REALTIME KEYSTONE] The projector can correct the distortion of the projected image automatically when the projector is installed tilted.
Page 57 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Items Operation Adjustment Press the q button. Left side will be smaller. Press the w button. Right side will be smaller. Press the a button. Upper will be smaller. Press the s button. Lower will be smaller. Setting [CORNER CORRECTION] Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT].
Page 58 Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Adjusting [KEYSTONE] Press asqw to adjust. f For details, please refer to “Setting [KEYSTONE]” → “Adjusting [KEYSTONE]” ( x page 56). Adjusting [ARC] Press asqw to adjust. Items Operation Adjustment The top and the bottom of horizontal line will Press the q button.
Page 59: [Shift]
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [SHIFT] (Only for RGB signals and YC signals input) Move the image position vertically or horizontally if the image position projected on the screen is shifted even when the relative position of the projector and the screen is installed correctly. Press as to select [SHIFT].
Page 60: [Clock Phase]
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [CLOCK PHASE] (Only for RGB signals and YC signals input) You can adjust to achieve an optimal image when there is a ﬂickering image or smeared outlines. Press as to select [CLOCK PHASE]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [CLOCK PHASE] individual adjustment screen is displayed.
Page 61: [Frame Lock]
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Note f The image size may be switched abnormally when [AUTO] is selected, please set to [NORMAL] or [WIDE] according to the input signal. f Some size modes are not available for certain types of input signals. f If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio for the input signals is selected, the images will appear differently from the originals.
Page 62: [Language] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [LANGUAGE] menu [LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and display the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. Changing the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.
Page 63: [Display Option] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DISPLAY OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] Set the on-screen display.
Page 64: [Hdmi Signal Level]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [WARNING MESSAGE] Set the display/hide of the warning message. Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
Page 65: [Screen Setting]
The projected aspect ratio is 16:10. [16:9] The projected aspect ratio is 16:9. Adjusts the vertical position. Adjusts the horizontal position. (Only for PT-SW280A) [4:3] The projected aspect ratio is 4:3. Press qw to adjust the [SCREEN POSITION]. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
Page 66: [Startup Logo]
Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. [OFF] Disables the startup logo display.
Page 67: [Back Color]
Displays the entire projection area in blue. [BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. Note f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
Page 68 Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the countdown timer Press as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed. Press as to select [TIMER]. Press qw to set the time. f The time can be set in 1-minute increments from 1 to 180 minutes. f The factory default value is 10 minutes.
Page 69: [Other Functions]
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] You can perform some of the remote control button operations by using the sub-menu. Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen is displayed. Press as to select the item. Automatically adjust the resolution, the clock phase and the image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input, or to automatically adjust the [AUTO SETUP]...
Page 70: [Projector Setup] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [STATUS] Display the status of the projector.
Page 71: [Initial Start Up]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Note f To specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote control must match the ID number of the projector. f When the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number speciﬁed during remote control or computer control.
Page 72: [Eco Management]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [ECO MANAGEMENT] This function optimizes lamp power according to the operating status to reduce power consumption. Setting [AUTO POWER SAVE] Set whether or not to enable the [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE DETECTION] functions.
Page 73: [Emulate]
[EMULATE] When controlling the projector on a computer via the <SERIAL IN> terminal, set use of control commands on a previously purchased Panasonic projector. This allows the control software for an existing Panasonic projector to be inherited and used. Press as to select [EMULATE].
Page 74: [Function Button]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [FUNCTION BUTTON] The function assigned to the <FUNCTION> button of the remote control is displayed. You can also release the assigned setting. Releasing assigned function to the <FUNCTION> button Press as to select [FUNCTION BUTTON]. Press the <ENTER>...
Page 75: [Test Pattern]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables audio output in the standby mode. Enables audio output in the standby mode when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this time, [ON] press the <VOL->...
Page 76: [Filter Counter]
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [FILTER COUNTER] You can check the ﬁlter usage time and set the cleaning cycle for the air ﬁlter. Also, reset the ﬁlter usage time. Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [FILTER COUNTER] screen is displayed.
Page 77: [Security] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the ﬁrst time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the <ENTER>...
Page 78: [Text Display]
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [TEXT DISPLAY] Overlap the security message (text or image) over the projecting image. Press as to select [TEXT DISPLAY]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Hides the security message.
Page 79: [Control Device Setup]
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] Enable/disable the button operations on the control panel and the remote control. Press as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select [CONTROL PANEL] or [REMOTE CONTROLLER]. [CONTROL PANEL] You can set the limitation on the control from the control panel.
Page 80: [Network/Usb] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK/USB] menu [NETWORK/USB] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK/USB] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 48) for the operation of the menu screen. Note f The on-screen menu (menu screen) of the projector has not the network setting about the wireless LAN.
Page 81 Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK/USB] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Sort ﬁles or folders in name order. [NAME ORDER] Sort ﬁles or folders in stored time order. [TIME ORDER] Sort ﬁles or folders in amount of data order.
Page 82: [Status]
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK/USB] menu [STATUS] Display the status of the projector network. Press as to select [STATUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [STATUS] screen is displayed. [SSID] Displays the character string of SSID. [WIRELESS LAN] [IP ADDRESS] Displays the IP address. Displays the login password for Presenter Light/VueMagic Pro [Presenter Light] [LOGIN PASSWORD]...
Page 83: Chapter 5 Operation Of Function
Operation of Function Chapter 5 This chapter describes the operation methods of some functions. ENGLISH - 83...
Page 84: About Memory Viewer Function
Chapter 5 Operation of Function — About Memory Viewer function About Memory Viewer function The Memory Viewer function makes it is possible to project the still image stored in the USB memory. What you can project with the Memory Viewer function Memory Viewer function supports the following image ﬁles.
Page 85: Displaying The Memory Viewer Screen
Chapter 5 Operation of Function — About Memory Viewer function Displaying the Memory Viewer screen Press the <MEMORY VIEWER> button on the remote control or switch the input source to [MEMORY VIEWER]. f Press the <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel and select the input source in the Input menu. Insert the USB memory directly into the <VIEWER/WIRELESS>...
Page 86: Network Connections
Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Network connections Network connections This projector has network function that allows the following by connecting a computer. The wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100E) of the optional accessories is required if the wireless LAN is connected. f WEB control By accessing the projector from a computer, you can perform setting, adjustment, status display, etc.
Page 87 LOGIN PASSWORD : 5678 PROJECTOR NAME : Name1234 SSID : Panasonic Projector IP ADDRESS(WIRELESS) : 172.28.120.1 Attention f Please do not move or transport the projector while the wireless module is attached. Doing so may cause the wireless module to be damaged.
Page 88: About Presenter Light
Enter the IP address set on the projector into the URL entry field of the web browser. Enter the user name and the password. f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case). Click [OK]. f The [Projector status] page is displayed.
Page 89 For more details about how to use the software “Presenter Light”, please refer to the operating instructions of “Presenter Light Software” of the supplied CD-ROM. f Download the latest versions of “Presenter Light” software from the following web site. URL http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ ENGLISH - 89...
Page 90: About Vuemagic Pro
Chapter 5 Operation of Function — About VueMagic Pro About VueMagic Pro The wireless module (Model No.: ET-WML100E) of the optional accessories is required. By using still image transfer application software “VueMagic Pro”, you can transfer images to the projector when iPad/iPhone/iPod touch or Android terminals are connected to this projector through the wireless LAN.
Page 91: Web Control Function
Enter the IP address set on the projector into the URL entry field of the web browser. Enter the user name and the password. f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case). ENGLISH - 91...
Page 92 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function Click [OK]. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. Note f Do not perform setting or control simultaneously by starting up multiple web browsers. Do not set or control the projector from multiple computers.
Page 93 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function Descriptions of items Page tab [Detailed set up] Pages are switched by clicking this item. The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Status] [Change password] The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this item. The [Change password] page is displayed by clicking this item.
Page 94 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error/warning details. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. Self-diagnosis result display Displays the item check results.
Page 95 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function [Network status] page Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. [WIRELESS LAN] Displays the conﬁguration details of wireless LAN when the wireless module is attached. [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] →...
Page 96 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function [Network conﬁg] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network conﬁg]. Click [Network config]. f The [CAUTION!] screen is displayed. Select the item which you want to change the setting, then click [Next]. f The current setting is displayed.
Page 97 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function [Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the E-mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. [Input IP address] Example of display when the connection has succeeded Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
Page 98 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function [Change password] page Click [Change password]. [Administrator] [Next] Used to change the setting of the [Administrator]. Used to display the screen for changing the password. [User] Used to change the setting of the [User]. [Administrator] account [Account] [New]...
Page 99 Chapter 5 Operation of Function — Web control function [User] account [Account] [OK] Displays the account to change. Determines the change of password. [New] [User name]: Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password]: Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Password(Retype)]: Enter the desired new password again.
Page 100: Chapter 6 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 6 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. 100 - ENGLISH...
Page 101: Lamp And Temperature Indicators
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Lamp and temperature indicators Lamp and temperature indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicator <LAMP> and the temperature indicator <TEMP> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows. Attention f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Switching off the projector”...
Page 102: Care And Replacement
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Care and Replacement Care and Replacement Preparations Before cleaning, be sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. ( x page 35) CLEANING THE PROJECTOR Cabinet Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. f If it is difﬁcult to remove the dirt, wipe the projector with a damp cloth.
Page 103: Care And Replacement (Continued)
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Care and Replacement (continued) Care and Replacement (continued) REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT Replace the ﬁlter The air ﬁlter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement ﬁlter is provided with a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAL600). Contact an Authorized Service Center for the ﬁlter (TXFKN01VKN5). Remove the air filter.
Page 104 Chapter 6 Maintenance — Care and Replacement (continued) Lamp unit replacement time When the lamp has expired, the brightness may decrease over time. 4 000 hours of use is a rough guide of the replacing time and that might be shortened due to usage conditions, speciﬁcations of the lamp unit or environmental conditions. You can check the duration of usage time by checking LAMP RUNTIME in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu.
Page 105 Chapter 6 Maintenance — Care and Replacement (continued) Lamp replacement procedure f When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face close to the projector. f Be sure to install the lamp unit and attach the lamp unit cover securely. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet according to “Switching off the projector”...
Page 106 Chapter 6 Maintenance — Care and Replacement (continued) Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or the control panel. f The main menu screen appears. Press as to select [PROJECTOR SETUP] and press the <ENTER> button. f The [PROJECTOR SETUP] screen is displayed. 10) Press as to select [LAMP RUNTIME] 11) Press and hold the <ENTER>...
Page 107: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Review the following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problems Points to be checked Page f Is the power plug ﬁrmly inserted into the outlet? ― ― f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? ―...
Page 108: Chapter 7 Appendix
Appendix Chapter 7 This chapter describes speciﬁcations for the projector. 108 - ENGLISH...
Page 109: Technical Information
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Technical information <SERIAL IN> terminal The <SERIAL IN> terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. Connection r When connecting directly Computer Projector connecting terminals D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) Communication cable (straight)
Page 110: Basic Format
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Basic format Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. ID designate ZZ, 01 to 06 （2 byte）...
Page 111 Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information Cable speciﬁcation When connected to a computer NC NC Projector Computer NC NC (<SERIAL IN> terminal) (DTE Specifications） NC NC NC NC Control command The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the projector using a computer. r Projector control command Remark (parameter) Command...
Page 112: [Menu Lock Password] Operations
Chapter 7 Appendix — Technical information [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations List of compatible signals The following table speciﬁes the video signals compatible with the projector. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. g V: VIDEO, Y/C g R: RGB g Y: YC g H: HDMI Scanning frequency Plug and play*...
Page 113 Note f The number of display dots for PT-SX320A/PT-SX300A is 1 024 x 768. The number of display dots for PT-SW280A is 1 280 x 800. A signal with a different resolution is converted to the number of display dots.
Page 114: Speciﬁcations
SETTING] is set to [ON]: 8 W 1.60 cm (0.63″ ) (aspect ratio 4:3) PT-SX320A, PT-SX300A Size 1.50 cm (0.59″ ) (aspect ratio 16:10) PT-SW280A Display system Translucent screen LCD panel 3 panels, 3 primary color system LCD panel Drive system...
Page 115 Chapter 7 Appendix — Speciﬁcations DC 3 V (AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery x 2) Power supply Approx.7 m (22'11-5/8") (when operated directly in front of signal receiver) Operating range Remote control 63 ] (2.22 ozs.) (including batteries) Weight Width: 44 mm (1-23/32"), Length: 105 mm (4-1/8"), Height: 20.5 mm (13/16") Dimensions *1 Measurement, measuring conditions and method of notation all comply with ISO/IEC 21118:2012 international standards.
Page 116: Dimensions
Chapter 7 Appendix — Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm 307 (12-2/23") 79.2 (3-2/17") 93.5 (3-15/22") 178.2 (7-1/63") * Actual dimensions may differ depending on the product. 116 - ENGLISH...
Page 117: Precautions For Attaching Ceiling Mount Bracket
Ask a qualiﬁed technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any accident, damage, damages to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic, optional Ceiling Mount Bracket combinations not speciﬁed , installation method not described in installation manual, optional accessories not speciﬁed or the inappropriate choice of location for installation,...
Page 118: Index
Index Index Read this ﬁrst! .....4 About Memory Viewer function ..84 <ID ALL> button About Presenter Light .
Page 119 Panasonic Corporation Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ Release Date : September 2016 © Panasonic Corporation 2016 M0916JQ0 -CH...

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