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Commercial Use PT-VZ470 Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is intended for products manufactured from Aug. 2017 and beyond. ■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No.
Contents Contents Read this first! ..........4 Using the FUNCTION button ........ 40 Switching the input signal ........40 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function ...... 41 Chapter 1 Preparation Using the FREEZE function ......... 41 Using the AV MUTE function ........ 42 Precautions for use ..........
This is a device to project images onto a screen, etc., and is not intended for use as indoor lighting in a domestic environment. Directive 2009/125/EC Importer's name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 4 - ENGLISH...
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Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. FCC NOTICE (USA) Verification Model Number : PT-VZ470 Trade Name : Panasonic Responsible Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 General Contact : http://www.panasonic.com/support Projector Contact : https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
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Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. (ii) Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
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Read this first! WARNING: POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acces- sible 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. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
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If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
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Read this first! CAUTION: POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
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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.
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Features of the Projector Quick Steps For details, see the corresponding pages. Excellent Basic Performance 1. Set up your projector. ▶ Unique optical system, lamp dimming page 26) Æ system and the DAYLIGHT VIEW function allow you to project a good-quality image even in a bright room.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended.
Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. f Change your password periodically. f Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Cautions on use r To 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.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Precautions for use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> CD-ROM <1> (N2QAYA000088) (1JK1VZ470U) Power cord AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> (TXFSX02UXRZ) (for remote control unit) (TXFSX02UYAZ)
Note f The “List of Compatible Device Models” for the flat panel display compatible with the “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/prodisplays/). Optional accessories Options Model No.
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector About your projector Remote control 13 <AUTO SETUP> button 1 Power <v/b> button (v standby/b power on) Automatically adjusts the image display position while Sets the projector to the state where the projector is projecting the image.
Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Attention f Do not drop the remote control. f Avoid contact with liquids. f Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. f Please observe the following contents that are described on 1.Do not use old battery with new one.
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Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector Bottom Projection direction 14 Control panel and Indicators 16 Vertical lens shift dial Adjusts the vertical position of the projected image. 15 Lamp cover The lamp unit is inside. Attention f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector. r Control panel and Indicators Power <v/b>...
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Chapter 1 Preparation — About your projector r Connecting terminals 1 <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal 7 <VIDEO IN> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB signals or YC This is the terminal to input video signals. signals. 8 <AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)> terminal Or output the RGB signals or YC signals to an This is the terminal to input audio signals.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing batteries (ii) Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert 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.
Chapter 1 Preparation — Attaching the lens cap Attaching the lens cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap. To prevent loss for the lens cap, please according to the following procedures, attach the lens cap with the string of accessories.
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 69) depending on the installation mode. Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Screen size and throw distance Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector. Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projected image Screen L (LW/LT)
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Projection distance formulas Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) by using the following calculations. The calculated distance may contain a certain error. If you want to calculate the projection distance with projected image size SD (unit: inch) by substituting, please assign 0.0254 times to the SD value.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started — Setting up Attention f If various types of distortion occur on the projected image, perform [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] from the [POSITION] menu. Æ page 54) f Please note the followings when using the projector. g Do not touch the lens while it is moving as this could cause injury to the fingers. g Never allow children to touch the lens.
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 switch of the devices before connecting cables. f Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. - 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.
Chapter 2 Getting Started — Connecting Connecting example : Computers Control computer Computer Computer Computer Audio equipment Control computer 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.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Powering on/off the projector Powering 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 Check the shapes of the <AC IN>...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Powering on/off the projector *2 The indicator will light as the following order: 2.0 seconds (light) → 2.0 seconds (off) *3 The indicator will light as the following order: 0.5 seconds (light) → 0.5 seconds (off) Note f If the power indicator <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)>...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Powering on/off the projector Initial setting (projector setup) Set each item. Press as to select an item. Item Description Page Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. [PROJECTION METHOD] After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Powering on/off the projector Move the vertical lens shift dial to adjust the position of the image. If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the control panel or the remote control.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Projecting Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices (x page 30) and connection of the power cord (x page 34) and powering on the projector (x page 35) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Basic operations by using the remote control Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUTO SETUP function The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Basic operations by using the remote control Controlling the volume of the speaker You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output. buttons Press the <VOL +> button / <VOL -> button on the remote control. f You can also press qw on the control panel.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Basic operations by using the remote control Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function (Only for still image-based computer (RGB) / still image-based HDMI signals input) You can enlarge the center area. You can also change the location of the area to be enlarged. buttons Press the <D.ZOOM +>...
Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Basic operations by using 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 audio and image temporarily.
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations — Basic operations by using the remote control Within five seconds, press the one-digit ID number set on the projector using the number (<1> - <6>) buttons. f If you press the <ID ALL> button, you can control the projectors regardless of the ID number setting of the projector. Attention f Since the ID number of the remote control can be set without the projector, do not press the <ID SET>...
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.
Chapter 4 Settings — Menu Navigation Note f Pressing the <MENU> button or <RETURN> button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu. 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.
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Chapter 4 Settings — Menu Navigation Sub-menu item Factory default Page [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR]* [TINT]* [SHARPNESS] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [DEFAULT] [IRIS] [ON] [ADVANCED MENU] [DAYLIGHT VIEW] [AUTO] [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]* [ON] [NOISE REDUCTION]* [OFF] [TV-SYSTEM]* [AUTO] [RGB/YP ] / [RGB/YC [AUTO] *1 Only for movie-based signals. *2 Only when the <VIDEO IN>...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Increases the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. Press the w button. -32 ~ +32 Reduces the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. Press the q button. [COLOR] (Only for movie-based signal input) You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu [DEFAULT] Factory default setting. [HIGH] Becomes a bluish image. Select this when the white areas of the projected image are reddish. [LOW] Becomes a reddish image. Select this when the white areas of the projected image are bluish. [IRIS] Aperture correction and signal compensation are performed automatically based on the image to result in an image of optimum contrast.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Note f [DAYLIGHT VIEW] cannot be set to [AUTO] when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] is set to [REAR/DESK] or [REAR/CEILING]. f The [AUTO] mode may not function properly if an object is placed on the top of the projector. [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] (Only for movie-based signal input) You can improve the vertical resolution of 2-2 and 2-3 pull down video.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [RGB/YP ] or [RGB/YC ] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [AUTO] The sync signal automatically selects the signal [RGB] / [YP ] / [YC...
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEYSTONE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press as to select one item to adjust. Set the throw ratio. [LENS THROW RATIO] Select an approximate value that is the actual projection distance divided by the projected image width.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Adjusting [BALANCE] Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] screen is displayed. Press as to select [KEYSTONE]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEYSTONE] screen is displayed. Press as to select [BALANCE]. Press the <ENTER>...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Press as to select [CURVED CORRECTION]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CURVED CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item to adjust. Set the throw ratio. [LENS THROW RATIO] Select an approximate value that is the actual projection distance divided by the projected image width.
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu f Correcting up to ±25° for the tilt in the vertical direction and ±30° for the tilt in the horizontal are available for adjustments with [KEYSTONE]. However, the image quality will degrade and it will get harder to focus with more correction. Install the projector so that the correction will be as small as possible.
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu Press qw to adjust the value. f Adjustment value will change between [-16] and [+16]. Adjust so that the amount of interference is at a minimum. Note f Certain signals may not be adjustable. f Optimal value may not be achieved if the output from the input computer is unstable. f To project a signal with dot clock frequency with 162 MHz or higher, noise may not disappear even if [CLOCK PHASE] is adjusted.
Chapter 4 Settings — [POSITION] menu f If conventional (normal) 4:3 images which are not wide-screen images are displayed on a wide screen, the edges of the images may not be visible or they may become distorted. Such images should be viewed as with an aspect ratio of 4:3 in the original format intended by the creator of the images.
Chapter 4 Settings — [LANGUAGE] menu [LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fPress as to select a language, and press <ENTER>...
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 submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to switch the item. [NORMAL] Use this setting normally. [DOUBLE] Double angle size (height and width will become two times) of [NORMAL]. [WARNING MESSAGE] Set the display/hide of the warning message. Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the <ENTER>...
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the closed caption mode Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables the startup logo display. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. Note f The startup logo will disappear in approximately 30 seconds.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [WIDE MODE] Using this function when displays the incorrect signals input. Press as to select [WIDE MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [AUTO] Displays by judging the signal automatically.
Chapter 4 Settings — [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [START] The count is started. [STOP] The count is stopped. [RESTART] The count is resumed. [RESET] The count is reset. f When [START] or [RESTART] is selected, the elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right of the projected image.
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 submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [COMPUTER2 IN] When input the computer signal. [COMPUTER1 OUT] Outputs the signal which has been input <COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal. Note f The [COMPUTER2 SELECT] will be unavailable when [COMPUTER2] is selected as input source. [PROJECTOR ID] The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when multiple projectors are used side by side to enable simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote control.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [NORMAL] Select when high luminance is required. [ECO] Select when high luminance is not required. Note f Set it to [ECO] rather than [NORMAL] when you want to reduce power consumption, extend the life of lamp and reduce operation noise.
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].
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [FUNCTION BUTTON] screen is displayed. Press the <ENTER> button. When the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK] and press the <ENTER> button. Note f You can also cancel the assigned settings by displaying the on-screen menu, selecting the menu item to be canceled (main menu, submenu, or details menu), and then pressing the <FUNCTION>...
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item of [AUDIO IN SELECT]. [COMPUTER1] Set the audio output when [COMPUTER1] input is selected. [COMPUTER2] Set the audio output when [COMPUTER2] input is selected. [VIDEO] Set the audio output when [VIDEO] input is selected.
Chapter 4 Settings — [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Note f The initial setting is All white. The initial screen is Cross hatch if you have assigned it to the <FUNCTION> button. [FILTER COUNTER] This function is used to reset the filter use time and set the notification display. Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) 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>...
Chapter 4 Settings — [SECURITY] menu Note f The entered password is displayed with "" mark on the screen. f An error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is incorrect. Re-enter the correct password. f If numbers have been used for the security password, the security password will need to be initialized again if the remote control is lost.
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 one item between [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER]. [CONTROL PANEL] You can set the limitation on the control from the control panel.
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Note f [Name □□□□] (□□□□ is 4-digit number) is set before the projector leaves the factory. [NETWORK CONTROL] Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network. Press as to select [NETWORK CONTROL]. Press qw to switch the item.
Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Network connections The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the web browser control. f Setting and adjustment of the projector. f Display of the projector status. f Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projector.
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.
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If the screen for the web control is not displayed, consult your network administrator. f While updating the screen for the web control, the screen may become white for a moment, but it is not a malfunction. Description of each item PT-VZ470 1 Page tab 4 [Detailed set up] Switches pages by clicking this item.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu 8 [AV MUTE] 12 [EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE] Displays the AV mute status. Displays the status of the exhaust air temperature of the projector. 9 [VOLUME] 13 [LAMP RUNTIME] Displays the volume status. Displays the runtime of the lamp (converted value). 10 [INPUT] 14 [SELF TEST] Displays the status of the selected input.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Network status] page Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 [INPUT] 4 [AV MUTE] Switches the input signal. Switches between AV mute on/off. 2 [VOLUME] 5 [POWER] Adjusts the volume level.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [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. Click [Change] button.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. 1 [Input IP address] 3 Example of display when the connection has Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu 7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] [LAMP RUNTIME]: Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL An E-mail message is sent when the remaining lamp on ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not to time for the lamp has reached the value set at the right be used.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Contents of mail sent Example of E-mail sent when E-mail is set Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VZ470 Serial No...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu Example of E-mail sent for an error Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VZ470 Serial No : SH1234567 ----- check system -----...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [ECO management set up] page You can make settings for the ECO management function of the projector. Click [Detailed set up] → [ECO management set up]. 1 [LAMP POWER] 5 [AV MUTE DETECTION] Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Administrator] account 1 [Account] [Password]: Displays the account to change. Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) 2 [Current] [Password (Retype)]: [User name]: Enter the desired new password again. Enter the user name before the change. [Password]: 4 [OK] Enter the current password.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Change password] (For user rights) Only the change of password is enabled under the user rights. 1 [Old Password] 3 [Retype] Enter the current password. Enter the desired new password again. 2 [New Password] 4 [OK] Enter the desired new password.
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Tools] page Click [Tools] on the control page. 1 [Control System] [DHCP] Displays the current setting. Set the information required for communicating with the [IpAddress] controller to be connected with the projector. Displays the current setting. 2 [User Password] [SubnetMask] Set the user rights password for the Crestron...
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Chapter 4 Settings — [NETWORK] menu [Help] page Click [Help] on the control page. The [Help Desk] window is displayed. 1 [Help Desk] Send/receive messages to/from an administrator who uses Crestron Connected™. 94 - ENGLISH...
Chapter 5 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 emperature 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 “Powering Off the Projector”.
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement f Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining the projector or replacing the unit. (x page 37) f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Powering Off the Projector”. (x page 37) Maintenance Outer case Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Attach the optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV400) to the projector. f Hold the air filter unit that the tab is in left side in the figure, put the right side in the figure first, and press the tab until make a click sound.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Attention f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units. Note f The model numbers of accessories and optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
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Chapter 5 Maintenance — Maintenance/replacement Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the three lamp unit fixing screws (×3) until they turn freely. Hold the used lamp unit by its handles, and pull it gently from the projector. Lamp unit fixing screws Handles Insert the new lamp unit in correct direction.
Chapter 5 Maintenance — Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Reference Problem Cause page f The power cord may not be connected. f No electric supply is at the wall outlet. — Power does not turn f The circuit breakers have tripped.
Returns the name set in [NAME CHANGE] of NAME ? Projector name query ××××× [NETWORK]. Manufacturer name INF1 ? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query INF2 ? Model name query VZ470 Returns model name. INF0 ? Other information query ×××××...
“xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx : Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy : Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz : 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2 Command transmission method Transmit using the following command format.
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request for connection to the projector. f Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page.
Chapter 6 Appendix — 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 Connecting terminals on projector Computer D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) Communication cable (straight) Pin assignments and signal names...
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Chapter 6 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) Colon(1 byte) 3 command characters (3 bytes)
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Cable specifications [When connected to a computer] Projector Computer (<SERIAL IN> terminal) (DTE specifications) Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available. r Projector control command Command Control contents Parameter / return string Remarks Power on...
Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the type of signals compatible with the projectors. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. g V : VIDEO g R : RGB g Y : YC g H : HDMI Scanning frequency PnP*...
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Technical information Scanning frequency PnP* Dot clock Display resolution Mode frequency Format COMPUTER1 / (dots) H (kHz) V (Hz) HDMI (MHz) COMPUTER2 1 280 x 720 37.1 49.8 60.5 ― ― 1280 x 720 1 280 x 720 44.8 59.9 74.5...
Chapter 6 Appendix — Specifications Specifications The specifications of this projector are as follows. 120 V (120 V alternating current), 50 Hz/60 Hz (For North America) Power supply 100 V - 240 V (100 V - 240 V alternating current), 50 Hz/60 Hz (For other countries) 372 W (3.5 A) (For North America) 378 W (4.3 A -1.7 A) (For other countries) When [STANDBY MODE] of [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [ECO] :...
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0 V [rms] to 2.0 V [rms] variable, output impedance 2.2 kΩ and less) <SERIAL IN> 1 set (D-sub 9 pin, RS-232C compliant, for computer control use) <LAN> 1 set (for RJ-45 network connection, PJLink compatible, 10Base-T/100Base-TX) PT-VZ470 2.0 m (78-3/4”) Power cable length PT-VZ470D 3.0 m (118-1/8”) Cabinet Molded plastic Width: 389 mm (15-5/16")
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Dimensions Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 389.0 (15-5/16") 104.6 (4-1/8") 337.0 (13-9/32") 250.0 (9-27/32") Actual dimension may differ by product. ENGLISH - 113...
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Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.
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Chapter 6 Appendix — Index Index [INITIALIZE] ..... . 79 [STARTUP LOGO] ....65 [INITIALIZE ALL] .