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Panasonic PT-VW540 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Commercial Use
PT-VZ580
PT-VW540
PT-VX610
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  • Page 1 Model No. PT-VW540 PT-VX610 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is intended for products manufactured from Aug. 2018 and beyond. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Read this first! ..........4 Operating with the remote control ......48 Using the AV mute function ........48 Using the mute function ........48 Chapter 1 Preparation Adjusting the volume ..........48 Using the freeze function ........49 Precautions for use ..........
  • Page 3 Contents Chapter 5 Operation of Function [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (Only for NTSC input) ..............73 [SCREEN SETTING] ........... 74 Network connection ..........92 [STARTUP LOGO] ..........74 Connecting via wired LAN ........92 [AUTO SETUP SETTING] ........75 Web control function ..........94 [SIGNAL SEARCH] ..........

  • 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. This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.
  • Page 5 • This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. ENGLISH - 5...
  • Page 6 Read this first! FCC NOTICE (USA) Verification Model Number: PT-VZ580, PT-VW540, PT-VX610 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 7 L or coloured RED. How to replace the fuse: Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse. Importer's name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany...
  • Page 8 Read this first! WARNING: „ 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. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 9 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. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
  • Page 10 Read this first! WARNING: Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power off and to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 11 Read this first! CAUTION: „ ACCESSORIES Do not use the old lamp unit. If used it could cause lamp explosion. If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken pieces. Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause injury.
  • Page 12 Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. 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.
  • Page 13 rTrademarks f The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. f PJLink™ is a trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries and regions. f RoomView, Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc, and Crestron Connected™...
  • Page 14 Features of the Projector Quick Steps Excellent Basic Performance For details, refer to the corresponding pages. ▶ Unique optical system, lamp dimming 1. Set up your projector. system and the DAYLIGHT VIEW function page 29) Æ allow you to project a good-quality image even in a bright room.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 15...

  • Page 16: Precautions For Use

    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.

  • Page 17: Cautions When Setting The Projectors

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Within 30° Within 15° Within 15° Within 30° Cautions when setting the projectors f Use the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other purposes may damage the projector.

  • Page 18: Security

    Change your password periodically. The password can be set in the [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD CHANGE]. f Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry.

  • Page 19: Cautions On Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Cautions on use rTo get a good picture quality 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 20: Accessories

    (for lens cap) (TXFSX02UFEZ) Lens cap <1> (TKKL5573) (TKKL5577) (For PT-VZ580) (For PT-VW540 and PT-VX610) RGB signal cable <1> (K1HY15YY0012) (Attached to the projector at the time of purchase) Attention f After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly.

  • Page 21: Optional Accessories

    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.

  • Page 22: About Your Projector

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Remote control signal transmitter <AV MUTE> button Used to turn off the audio and video temporarily. ( Æ page 48) Power <v/b> button (v standby / b power on) 10 <FUNCTION>...

  • Page 23: Projector Body

    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 the back of the remote control unit (see the picture below). g Do not use a new battery together with an old battery.
  • Page 24 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Top r Bottom  Projection direction Vertical lens shift dial Air exhaust port Adjusts the projecting position in the vertical direction (vertical Burglar hook port shift). Attaches a burglar prevention cable, etc. Control panel and Indicators ( Æ...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Connecting terminals <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal <SERIAL IN> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB signals or YC signals. This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to externally control the It can also output the signals input from <COMPUTER 1 IN> projector by connecting a computer.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing batteries Fig. 1 Fig. 2 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.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Lens Cap

    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, it is recommended to attach the lens cap to avoid contaminating the lens. To prevent loss of the lens cap, please attach the lens cap with the string of accessories according to the following procedures.

  • Page 28: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. 28 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 29: 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 79) depending on the installation mode. Setting on a desk/fl oor and projecting forward Setting on a desk/fl oor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...

  • Page 30: Parts For Ceiling Mount (Optional)

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Attention f The angle sensor cannot detect whether it is the “Installation prohibited posture” in the above figure. Do not use the projector tilted at an angle that exceeds ±30° from the horizontal plane. It may reduce the life of the components. (x page 16) Parts for ceiling mount (optional) This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket.
  • Page 31 R3/L3 angle α (°) angle β (°) angle α (°) angle β (°) PT-VZ580 ±25 ±30 ±20 ±15 PT-VW540 ±35 ±35 ±20 ±15 PT-VX610 ±35 ±35 ±20 ±15 *1 When the [KEYSTONE] is corrected in both [V] and [H], the correction cannot be made if the total correction angle exceeds 55°.
  • Page 32 0.212 ~ 1.905 7.62 (300") 7.11 11.48 0.224 ~ 2.019 7.31 11.80 0.023 ~ 1.867 8.05 13.00 0.254 ~ 2.286 For PT-VW540 (Unit: m) Projection 16:10 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio 4:3 aspect ratio size Distance from Distance from Distance from Minimum...
  • Page 33 Projection distance (L) Maximum (LT) = 1.5103 × SD - 0.0319 = 1.5523 × SD - 0.0319 = 1.7098 × SD - 0.0319 For PT-VW540 Aspect ratio 16:10 16:9 Screen height (SH) = 0.530 × SD = 0.490 × SD = 0.6 ×...

  • Page 34: 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 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. g When connecting a cable to the projector or an external device connected to the projector, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.

  • Page 35: Connecting Example: Av Equipment

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example: AV equipment Video deck Blu-ray disc player with (TBC built-in) HDMI terminal D-sub / Component conversion cable DVD player Audio equipment Attention f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC).

  • Page 36: Connecting Example: Computers

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example: Computers Control computer Computer Computer 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. Note f For the HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to the HDMI standards.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 37...

  • Page 38: 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. Use the power cord matching with the power supply voltage and the shape of the outlet. Æ...

  • Page 39: Switching On The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Indicator status Projector status The power plug is not connected to the outlet. The power is switched off (in standby mode). Projection will start when the power <v/b> button is pressed. f The setting of the projector is as follows.

  • Page 40: When The Initial Setting Screen Is Displayed

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Attention f Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projection. Note f If the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] ( Æ page 81) , it may take approximately ten seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set.
  • Page 41 Press as to select the [SCREEN POSITION]. f In the following cases, the [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be changed. g For PT-VZ580 and PT-VW540, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10]. g For PT-VX610, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3]. Press qw to select the image position.

  • Page 42: Making Adjustments And Selections

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Making adjustments and selections It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. 1) 8) 5) 9) Æ Roughly adjust the focus of the image with the focus lever. ( page 45) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...

  • Page 43: Direct Power Off Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector 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)> on the projector lights in orange.

  • Page 44: Projecting

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Æ Æ Check the connections of the external devices ( page 34) and connection of the power cord ( page 38) Æ and then power on the projector ( page 39) to start projecting. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.

  • Page 45: How To Adjust The State Of The Image

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Note f Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [COMPUTER2 SELECT] to [COMPUTER2 IN] when a signal is to be input to the <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal. When [COMPUTER2 SELECT] is set to [COMPUTER1 OUT], it cannot switch to COMPUTER 2 input. f If one of COMPUTER 1 / COMPUTER 2 / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 input is selected and no signal is input, the following screen is displayed.

  • Page 46: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjust the projection angle. f Place the projector on a level surface and make its front side parallel to the screen surface so that the projection screen is rectangular. f If the projector is facing downward with respect to the screen, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projected image so that the projected image is rectangular.

  • Page 47: Adjusting The Projection Position With The Optical Axis Shift Function

    When the projector is installed on the desk, the projected image will move upward if you turn the vertical lens shift dial clockwise and will move downward if you turn it counterclockwise. The following figure shows the adjustment range when the projector is installed on the desk. PT-VZ580 PT-VW540 PT-VX610 Projection screen width H Projection screen width H...

  • Page 48: 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 meeting breaks or preparations, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and image temporarily.

  • Page 49: Using The Freeze Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Using the freeze function You can freeze the projected image and mute the sound temporarily, regardless of the playback status of the external device. button Press the <FREEZE> button. f The image is paused and the audio is muted. Press the <FREEZE>...

  • Page 50: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEYSTONE] screen, the [CORNER CORRECTION] screen or the [CURVED CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Note f To adjust [KEYSTONE], [CORNER CORRECTION] or [CURVED CORRECTION], press as to select the item to adjust. Press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 51: Using The Presentation Timer Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Using the presentation timer function You can operate the presentation timer. 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 52: Chapter 4 Settings

    Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 52 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 53: On-Screen Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu On-screen menu The on-screen menu (menu screen) 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 54: Main Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu Note f Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu screen is displayed will 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 depending on the selected signals or input signals to the projector. The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected.

  • Page 55: Sub Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu Sub menu You can set and adjust the items in each submenu. [PICTURE] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [STANDARD] [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR] [TINT] [SHARPNESS] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [DEFAULT] [GAMMA] [IRIS] [OFF] [DAYLIGHT VIEW] [ON] [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] [ON]...
  • Page 56 Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu [ PROJECTOR SETUP] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [STATUS] [COMPUTER2 SELECT] [COMPUTER2 IN] [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] [INITIAL START UP] [LAST MEMORY] [PROJECTION METHOD] [AUTO] [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] [ECO MANAGEMENT] [EMULATE] [DEFAULT] [FUNCTION BUTTON] [AUDIO SETTING] [TEST PATTERN] [FILTER COUNTER] [DC OUT]...

  • Page 57: [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 submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 53) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode most suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used.

  • Page 58: [Tint]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [COLOR] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Deepens colors. Press the w button. -32 ~ +32 Weakens colors. Press the q button.

  • Page 59: [Gamma]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [GAMMA] You can adjust contrast balance. Press as to select [GAMMA]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range The midtones become brighter.

  • Page 60: [Noise Reduction]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Performs no cinema processing. [ON] Performs cinema processing. [NOISE REDUCTION] (Only for VIDEO signal input) You can reduce noises when the input image is degraded and noise is occurring in the image signal. Press as to select [NOISE REDUCTION].

  • Page 61: [Rgb-System]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Note Æ f For details of the image signals that can be used with the projector, refer to “List of compatible signals” ( page 126). f This may not operate properly for some connected external devices. [RGB-SYSTEM] (Only for analog RGB signal input) The projector automatically detects the input signal, but the images may not be displayed properly depending on the...

  • Page 62: [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 submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 53) for the operation of the menu screen. [REALTIME KEYSTONE] The projector can correct the vertical trapezoidal distortion automatically when the projector is installed tilted.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Press as to select one item to adjust. Press the <ENTER> button. f The individual adjustment screen of the selected item is displayed. f If you select [LENS THROW RATIO] or [BALANCE] in Step 5), you can also press to display the individual adjustment screen.
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [UPPER LEFT] [UPPER RIGHT] [LOWER LEFT] [LOWER RIGHT] [LINEARITY] Note f Pressing the <ENTER> button while the individual adjustment screen is displayed can switch to the individual adjustment screen of other items. f Depending on the correction amount, the image aspect ratio may change. Setting [CURVED CORRECTION] Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT].

  • Page 65: [Shift]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Set the throw ratio. The adjustable range is 0.9 ~ 2.3. [LENS THROW RATIO] Select a value close to the value obtained by dividing the actual projection distance by the projection screen width. [KEYSTONE] [ARC] [BALANCE] [MAINTAIN ASPECT RATIO]...

  • Page 66: [Dot Clock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Orientation Operation Adjustment The image position moves up. Press the a button. Vertical (up and down) adjustment. Press the s button. The image position moves down. The image position moves to the right. Press the w button. Horizontal (right and left) adjustment.

  • Page 67: [Over Scan]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [OVER SCAN] (Only for movie-based signal input) Use this function when characters or pictures are cropped near the periphery of the projected image. Press as to select [OVER SCAN]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [OVER SCAN] individual adjustment screen is displayed.

  • Page 68: [Frame Lock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [FRAME LOCK] (Only for still image signals input) The frame lock function can be set for some signals. Press as to select [FRAME LOCK]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [FRAME LOCK] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.

  • Page 69: [Language] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [LANGUAGE] menu [LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( Æ page 53) for the operation of the menu screen. Switching the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.

  • Page 70: [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 submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 53) for the operation of the menu screen. [COLOR ADJUSTMENT] Correct the color difference between projectors when multiple projectors are used simultaneously.

  • Page 71: [Color Correction]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [WHITE LEVEL] screen is displayed. f By setting [AUTO TESTPATTERN] to [ON], the test pattern for white is displayed. Press as to select [RED], [GREEN] or [BLUE]. Press qw to adjust.
  • Page 72 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [INPUT GUIDE] Set the input guide to be displayed when switching the input. The input guide screen shows the currently selected input and input signal names. Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 73: [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 74: [Screen Setting]

    Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION]. f In the following cases, the [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be set. g For PT-VZ580 and PT-VW540, if [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10]. g For PT-VX610, if [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3]. Press qw to set the screen position.

  • Page 75: [Auto Setup Setting]

    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 76: [Other Functions]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the mode Press as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [P-TIMER] 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. [COUNT UP] Displays the elapsed time since the count was started.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Using the freeze function The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound is stopped regardless of the playback of the external equipment. Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen is displayed.

  • Page 78: [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 submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 53) for the operation of the menu screen. [STATUS] Display the status of the projector.

  • Page 79: [Initial Start Up]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select a projector ID. f To select one item among [ALL] and [1] ~ [6]. [ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number. [1] ~ [6] Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector. Press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 80: [Eco Management]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Note f The projector can consume less power, extend the luminous lamp life longer and produce less operation noise when set from [NORMAL] to [ECO1] or from [ECO1] to [ECO2]. f [LAMP POWER] cannot be set when the test pattern is displayed. [ECO MANAGEMENT] This function optimizes the luminous lamp power according to the operating status and reduces power consumption.

  • Page 81: [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 82: [Function Button]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LZ370] LZ370 series LB3 series, LB2 series, LB1 series, ST10 series, LB90 series, LW80NT series, LB80 series, [LB/W SERIES] LB78 series, LB75 series VW435N series, VW440 series, VW430 series, VX505N series, VX510 series, VX500 series, VW330 [VX500 SERIES] series, VX400NT series, VX400 series, VX41 series [EZ570 SERIES]...

  • Page 83: [Test Pattern]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Setting the audio output during standby Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [IN STANDBY MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.

  • Page 84: [Filter Counter]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu All white Color bar (Vertical) Color bar (Horizontal) The test pattern is displayed together with the operation guide of [PATTERN SELECT]. Select your desired test pattern. Cross Cross (Inversion) Cross hatch Note f Some adjustment menus such as the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] and the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [COLOR ADJUSTMENT] can be set even when the test pattern is displayed.

  • Page 85: [Dc Out]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [DC OUT] This function can be used to supply power by the <DC OUT> terminal. Press as to select [DC OUT]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Power is supplied to an external device connected to the <DC OUT>...

  • Page 86: [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 submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 53) 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 87: [Text Display]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu [TEXT DISPLAY] Overlap the security message (text) 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] The security message will not be displayed.

  • Page 88: [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 one item between [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER].

  • Page 89: [Network] Menu

    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 53) for the operation of the menu screen. [WIRED LAN] Perform the connection settings to use wired LAN.

  • Page 90: [Network Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [WEB CONTROL] Set to [ON] to control with the web browser. [PJLink CONTROL] Set to [ON] to control with the PJLink protocol. Set to [ON] to control with the <SERIAL IN> terminal control command format (x page 124). Refer [COMMAND CONTROL] to “Control commands via LAN”...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Operation Of Function

    Chapter 5 Operation of Function This chapter describes the operation methods of some functions. ENGLISH - 91...

  • Page 92: Network Connection

    Visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/) for details. f PJLink Operation or status query of the projector can be performed from a computer with the PJLink protocol. Refer to “PJLink protocol”...
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Network connection Perform the detailed setting of [WIRED LAN]. Æ f For details, Refer to “[WIRED LAN]”. ( page 89) Note f Consult your network administrator before connecting to an existing network. r Factory default setting f Following setting has been made as a factory default.

  • Page 94: 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 (single-byte characters in lower case). 94 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Click the [OK] button. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. Note f If you use a web browser to control the projector, set the [NETWORK] menu → [NETWORK CONTROL] → [WEB CONTROL] to [ON]. f Do not start up multiple web browsers at the same time to make setting or control.
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Description of each item 1 Page tab 4 [Detailed set up] Switches pages by clicking this item. The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. 2 [Status] 5 [Change password] The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this item.
  • Page 97 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the [SELF TEST] display field of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the content of the error/warning. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 [INPUT] 4 [AV MUTE] Switches the image input to be projected. Switches the status of AV mute ([ON]: the AV mute function is enabled; 2 [VOLUME] [OFF]: the AV mute function is disabled).
  • Page 99 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [POSITION] 2 [PICTURE] Perform the following operations. Adjusts the image quality related items. f Perform the auto setup adjustment. For details, refer to “[PICTURE] menu” (x page 57). For details, refer to “Using the auto setup function” (x page 49).
  • Page 100 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [DHCP ON], [DHCP OFF] 6 [DNS2] To enable the DHCP client function, set to [DHCP ON]. Enter the DNS2 server address. Permissible characters for the entry of DNS2 server 2 [IP ADDRESS] address (alternate): Enter the IP address when not using a DHCP server.
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [LAMP POWER] 5 [AV MUTE DETECTION] Select the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function. 2 [AUTO POWER SAVE] Select [ON] to set [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], 6 [POWER MANAGEMENT] [SIGNAL DETECTION], and [AV MUTE DETECTION].
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 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 luminous lamp has reached the value set at be used.
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VZ580 Serial No : SH1234567 ----- E-mail setup data ----- TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP MINIMUM TIME at [ 60] minutes interval INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE...
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VZ580 Serial No : SH1234567 ----- check system ----- INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE LAMP REMAIN TIME LAMP STATUS [ FAILED ]...
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Change password] page Click [Change password]. 1 [Administrator] 3 [Next] Used to change the setting of [Administrator]. Displays the password setting change screen. 2 [User] Used to change the setting of [User]. [Administrator] account 1 [Account] [Password]:...
  • Page 106 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [User] account 1 [Account] [Password]: Displays the account to change. Enter the desired new password. (Maximum 16 characters in single byte) 2 [New] [Password (Retype)]: [User name]: Enter the desired new password again. Enter the desired new user name.
  • Page 107 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Note f If Microsoft Edge is used, you cannot operate the [Crestron Connected(TM)] page. Clicking the [Crestron Connected(TM)] button will freeze the web browser. Operation page 1 [Tools], [Info], [Help] 4 [Input Select] Tabs for selecting the setting, information, or help page Controls input selection.
  • Page 108 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Info] page Click [Info] on the control page. 1 [Projector Name] 5 [Source] Displays the projector name. Displays the selected input. 2 [Mac Address] 6 [Lamp Mode] Displays the MAC address. Displays the setting status of [LAMP POWER].

  • Page 109: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance and replacement of the units. ENGLISH - 109...

  • Page 110: 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 emperature indicator <TEMP> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows.

  • Page 111: Maintenance/Replacement

    Chapter 6 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. Æ f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the Projector”. ( page 42) Maintenance Outer case...
  • Page 112 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Removing the air fi lter unit Air fi lter cover Air fi lter unit Tabs Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Turn off the projector. f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” (x page 42).
  • Page 113 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Note f Replace the air filter unit with a new optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV410) if it is damaged or if the dirt does not come off even after washing Attaching the air filter unit Air filter unit Fig.

  • Page 114: Replacement

    The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. 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.
  • Page 115 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement The message is displayed for 30 seconds. If you press any button Over 4 800 hours on the control panel or the remote control within 30 seconds, the Lights in red (even in stand-by mode). message disappears.
  • Page 116 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Note f When you replace the lamp unit with a new one, the projector resets the runtime of the lamp unit automatically. Air filter unit If dirt does not come off even after the air filter unit is cleaned, it is time for the unit to be replaced. The Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV410) is an optional accessory.

  • Page 117: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, refer to the corresponding pages. Problem Points to be checked Reference page f Is the power plug firmly connected to the outlet? — f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? —...

  • Page 118: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter describes specifications for the projector. 118 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 119: Technical Information

    Input selection list query 11 12 21 31 32 NAME? Projector name query ××××× Returns the name set in [PROJECTOR NAME] of [NETWORK]. INF1? Manufacturer name query Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. VZ580 INF2? Model name query VW540 Returns model name. VX610...

  • Page 120: Control Commands Via Lan

    “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 data format It is the data format used for sending and receiving commands.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information r Error response String Details Termination symbol "ERR1" Undefined control command "ERR2" Out of parameter range "ERR3" Busy state or no-acceptable period (CR) Message 0x0d "ERR4" Timeout or no-acceptable period "ERR5" Wrong data length "ERRA"...

  • Page 122: Serial In> Terminal

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information r Error response String Details Termination symbol "ERR1" Undefined control command "ERR2" Out of parameter range "ERR3" Busy state or no-acceptable period (CR) Message 0x0d "ERR4" Timeout or no-acceptable period "ERR5" Wrong data length "ERRA"...
  • Page 123 Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (female) Pin No. Signal name Contents Outside view — Transmitted data Received data — Earth — Connected internally — Communication conditions (Factory default) Signal level RS-232C-compliant Sync. method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps...
  • Page 124 Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Attention f If a command is transmitted after the luminous lamp starts illuminating, there may be a delay in response or the command may not be executed. Try sending or receiving any command after 60 seconds. f When transmitting multiple commands, be sure to wait until 0.5 seconds has elapsed after receiving the response from the projector before sending the next command.

  • Page 125: [Menu Lock Password] Operations

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations To initialize your password, consult your distributor. ENGLISH - 125...

  • Page 126: List Of Compatible Signals

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the type of signals compatible with the projectors. This projector supports the signal with l in the compatible signal column. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. g V : VIDEO g R : RGB g Y : YC...
  • Page 127 A signal with a different resolution is converted to the number of display dots. The number of display dots is as follows. g PT-VZ580: 1 920 x 1 200 g PT-VW540: 1 280 x 800 g PT-VX610: 1 024 x 768 f The “i”...

  • Page 128: Specifications

    410 W (4.7 A - 2.0 A) for other countries Power consumption 385 W (3.6 A) for North America PT-VW540, PT-VX610 400 W (4.5 A - 2.0 A) for other countries approx. 0.3 W for North America When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] approx.
  • Page 129 Chapter 7 Appendix - Specifications Operating environment 0 °C (32 °F) to 40 °C (104°F) *3*4 temperature Operating environment Operating environment 20 % to 80 % (no condensation) humidity Power supply DC 3 V (AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery x 2) Operation range Within approx.
  • Page 130 RGB signal input f Signal resolution: 640 x 400 to 1 920 x 1 200 f Dot clock frequency: 162 MHz or less f PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) mode signal input f Signal resolution: 480i/576i to 1 920 x 1 080 f Dot clock frequency: 148.5 MHz or less...

  • Page 131: Dimensions

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 389.0 (15-5/16") 104.6 (4-1/8") 250.0 (9-27/32") 337.0 (13-9/32") Actual dimension may differ by product.  ENGLISH - 131...

  • Page 132: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    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.

  • Page 133: Index

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Index Index Projector body ...........23 [PROJECTOR ID] ..........78 Accessing from the web browser .......94 [GAMMA] ............59 [PROJECTOR NAME] ........89 Accessories ............20 [PROJECTOR SETUP] ........78 <AC IN> terminal .........23, 38 [P-TIMER] ............75 [ASPECT] ............67 <HDMI 1> button <P-TIMER>...
  • Page 134 Atıkların atılmasıyla ilgili yanlış uygulamalar yasayla belirlenmiş olan cezalara sebebiyet verebilir. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2017 Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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