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PT-LMW460 PT-LMW420 PT-LMX460 PT-LMX420 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No. z D: for India z T: for Taiwan ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use.
Contents Contents Read this first! ..........4 Adjusting the volume ..........54 Using the freeze function ........55 Using the auto setup function ....... 55 Chapter 1 Preparation Using the screen adjustment function ....55 Using the digital zoom function ......56 Precautions for use ..........
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Contents [BACK COLOR] ............ 82 Accessing from the web browser ......118 [P-TIMER] ............. 82 Using HDMI-CEC function ........134 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] ......... 83 Connecting a CEC-compatible device ....134 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ........85 Setting the projector and CEC-compatible device .............. 134 [STATUS] ..............
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.
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Read this first! WARNING: Do not look at the light emitted from the lens while the projector is being used. As with any bright source, do not stare into the direct beam, RG2 IEC 62471-5:2015. Indicated on the projector WARNING: Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being used. Indicated on the projector Notice on laser This projector is the Class 1 laser product that complies with IEC/EN 60825-1:2014.
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NOTIFICATION (Canada) This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC NOTICE (USA) Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420, PT-LMX460, PT-LMX420 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...
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Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOLDED PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a molded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
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Español Fabricado por: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japón Importador: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH Representante Autorizado para la UE: Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburgo, Alemania Deutsch Hergestellt von: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan...
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Nederlands Geproduceerd door: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Importeur: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH Bevoegde vertegenwoordiger in de EU: Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Duitsland Norsk Produsert av: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japan Importør: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH...
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Slovenčina Výrobca: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japonsko Dovozca: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH Autorizovaný zástupca v EÚ: Panasonic Testing Centre Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Nemecko Slovenščina Proizvaja: Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 4-1-62 Minoshima, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka 812-8531, Japonska Uvoznik: Panasonic Connect Europe GmbH Pooblaščeni zastopnik v EU: Panasonic Testing Centre...
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Read this first! rHazard distance (IEC 62471-5:2015) The distance from the projection lens surface, at which the emission reaches the Accessible Emission Limit (AEL) of risk group 2, is known as the hazard distance (HD) or safety distance. The area where the emission exceeds the Accessible Emission Limit of risk group 2 is called the hazard zone (HZ).
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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 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, or will cause visual impairment.
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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 Connect Co., Ltd. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
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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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Read this first! To remove the battery Remote Control Battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. (ii) Brazil Only Brasil Apenas r 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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For details, please refer to “Web control function” (x page 118). At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0, LGPL V2.1 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright notice thereof.
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*1 Supports signals up to 4K/30p. A signal with different resolution is (x page 53) converted to the number of display dots. PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420: 1 920 x 1 200 PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420: 1 280 x 800 PT-LMX460, PT-LMX420: 1 024 x 768...
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Precautions for use Intended use of the product The product is intended to project still/moving image signals from video equipment and computers onto a screen. 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.
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use rProjection in all 360° direction is possible. 360° 360° 360° 360° tilted 360° vertically 360° horizontally (combination of vertical and horizontal) Cautions when setting the projectors f Use the adjustable foot only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other purposes may damage the projector.
Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. f Change your password periodically. f Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry.
Depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN, a malicious third party may be able to break security settings by special means. Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. asks customers to thoroughly understand the risk of using this product without making security settings, and recommends that the customers make security settings at their own discretion and responsibility.
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use f Early Warning Software This plug-in software monitors the status of the display devices and their peripherals within an intranet, and notifies of abnormality of such equipment and detects the signs of possible abnormality. “Early Warning Software”...
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Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use rLight source The light source of the projector uses laser diode, and has the following characteristics. f Depending on the operating environment temperature, the luminance of the light source will decrease. The higher the temperature becomes, the more the luminance of the light source decreases. f The luminance of the light source will decrease by duration of usage.
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> For India (N2QAYA000237) (K2CZ3YY00092) For Taiwan (K2CG3YY00145) Power cord (K2CM3YY00027) AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2>...
The model numbers of optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice. f The optional accessories compatible with the projector may be added or changed without prior notice. For the latest information, visit the website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). 26 - ENGLISH...
Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector About your projector Remote control Power <v/b> button 10 <AUTO SETUP> button Used to automatically adjust with auto setup function while (v: Standby, b: Power on) projecting the image. (x page 55) Sets the projector to the state where the projector is switched off (standby mode).
Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Caution label at the back of the remote control Note f The remote control can be used within a distance of about 20 m (65'7") if pointed directly at the remote control signal receiver. The remote control can control at angles of up to ±...
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Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Power indicator <ON (G)/STANDBY (R)> 11 <AC IN> terminal Connects the supplied power cord. Indicates the status of the power. 12 Speaker Light source indicator <LIGHT> Indicates the status of the light source. 13 Air filter cover Temperature indicator <TEMP>...
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Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Connecting terminals <SERIAL IN> terminal <AUDIO OUT> terminal This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to externally control the This is the terminal to output the input audio signal. projector by connecting a computer. <HDMI IN 1>...
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 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 86) depending on the installation mode. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...
Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Parts for ceiling mount (optional) This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. Be sure to use the Projector Mount Bracket together with the ceiling mount bracket for high ceilings or low ceilings. Model No.: ET-PKL100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKL100S (for low ceilings), ET-PKL420B (Projector Mount Bracket) f Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector.
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Min. value of Min. value of correction correction correction correction R2/L2 R3/L3 R2/L2 R3/L3 angle α (°) angle β (°) angle α (°) angle β (°) PT-LMZ460 ±25 ±35 ±25 ±35 PT-LMZ420 PT-LMW460 PT-LMW420 ±35 ±35 ±35 ±35 PT-LMX460 PT-LMX420 Note f When [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] is used, the focus may not be able to match the whole screen as correction increases.
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For details on Digital Zoom Extender function, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] → [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] (x page 71). For PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420 r When the screen aspect ratio is 16:10 (Unit: m)
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Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up r When the screen aspect ratio is 4:3 (Unit: m) Optical zoom Digital Zoom Extender Distance from the lens Throw ratio 1.63-1.97:1 1.63-2.46:1 (converted value) center to the image lower end (H) Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (LW) Maximum distance (LT) Maximum distance (LT) 0.76 (30") 0.97...
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The unit of all the formulae is m. (Values obtained by the following calculation formulae contain a slight error.) When calculating the value using image size designation (value in inches), multiply the value in inches by 0.0254 and substitute it into SD in the formula. For PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420 Aspect ratio 16:10...
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 Connect cables taking care of the following descriptions. 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.
Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example: Computers Computer Control computer USB Memory Control computer 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 - 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 Check the shapes of the <AC IN>...
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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.
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 40). Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the power plug to an outlet. f The power indicator <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)>...
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PLEASE SELECT LANGUAGE. ENTER SELECT Press the <ENTER> button to proceed to the following initial setting. Initial setting (projector setup) If necessary, change the setting of each item. PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460, PT-LMX460, PT-LMX420 PT-LMW420 INITIAL SETTING INITIAL SETTING PROJECTION METHOD...
Press as to select the [SCREEN POSITION]. f In the following cases, the [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be changed. g For PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460 and PT-LMW420, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10]. g For PT-LMX460 and PT-LMX420, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3].
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector PASSWORD POLICY • Reusing passwords is not recommended. • Password cannot be blank. • A password consisting of at least eight half-width characters and contaning characters of at least three of the following four types is recommended.
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)7) Roughly adjust the focus of the image with the focus ring. (x page 53) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
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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 orange.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Check the connections of the external devices (x page 40) and connection of the power cord (x page 43) and then power on the projector (x page 45) to start projecting. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
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If NETWORK input is selected, the image from a computer (including iPad / iPhone / iPod touch and Android device) can be transferred via wireless LAN/wired LAN to the projector by using the Panasonic image transfer application software. For details about the image transfer application software “Presenter Light” and “Wireless Projector”, refer to the website (https://panasonic. net/cns/projector/).
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting How to adjust the state of the image If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the projection angle, focus and zoom. Zoom ring Focus ring Adjust the projection angle.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control Using the shutter 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 audio temporarily.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control <VOL +> Increases the volume. <VOL -> Decreases the volume. Note f You can also operate with the <VOL -> button and <VOL +> button on the control panel. Using the freeze function You can freeze the projected image and mute the sound temporarily, regardless of the playback status of the external device.
[6POINT CORRECTION] corner or a square pillar. *1 Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420 f Press qw to switch the item if [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] is selected. f Proceed to Step 3) if anything other than [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] is selected.
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control a button w button q button ▼ button Screen display position after the button operation Note f The magnification is not displayed in the moving screen. f The digital zoom function is canceled if the input signal changes during a digital zoom. f During a digital zoom, the freeze function is disabled.
To cancel the function assignment, use the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON]. (x page 90) Using the status function Display the status of the projector. button Press the <STATUS> button. f The [STATUS] screen is displayed. PT-LMZ460 STATUS SIGNAL NAME NO SIGNAL FREQUENCY 0.00kHz/ 0.00Hz...
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Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Within five seconds, press and set the one-digit or two-digit ID number set on the projector body using the number (<0> - <9>) buttons. f If you press the <ID ALL> button, you can control the projectors regardless of the ID number setting of the projector.
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. PT-LMZ460 PICTURE MODE STANDARD PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS...
Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu Note f Pressing the <MENU> button while the menu screen is displayed will return to the previous menu. You can operate in the same way by pressing the <RETURN> button. f Some items or functions may not be adjusted or used depending on the signals input to the projector. When the items cannot be adjusted or used, the items in the menu screen are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be adjusted or set.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 61) 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.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [COLOR] (Only for video 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.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the w button. The midtones become brighter. -8 ~ +7 The midtones become darker.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] When inputting the following signals, it performs cinema processing to improve the vertical resolution and the image quality. 480/60i, 576/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/50i signals Press as to select [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] individual adjustment screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Note f [LIGHTS OUT SIGNAL LEVEL] cannot be set when [LIGHTS OUT TIMER] is set to [DISABLE]. f When [LIGHTS OUT TIMER] is set to anything other than [DISABLE], the following are the conditions to turn the light source back on again from the state that the light source has turned off by this function.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency Items Resolution (dots) (MHz) Horizontal (kHz) Vertical (Hz) [1280x1024/60] 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 [1400x1050/60] 1 400 x 1 050 64.0 60.0 108.0 Note f It may not work properly for some connected external devices. 70 - ENGLISH...
Corrects the distortion that occurs when projecting on a horizontal corner surface, such as a wall [6POINT CORRECTION] corner or a square pillar. *1 Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420 Note f [KEYSTONE], [CURVED CORRECTION] and [6POINT CORRECTION] cannot be adjusted if [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] is set to anything other than [OFF].
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Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu f When adjustments are performed with [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT], the image size also changes. Setting [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] Sets [DIGITAL ZOOM EXTENDER] to extend the projection distance when the projection distance exceeds the optical zoom range. Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT].
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Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Items Operation Adjustment Upper will be Press the a button. smaller. Lower will be Press the s button. smaller. Note f The image quality may degrade and it becomes difficult to focus as the amount of correction increases. When installing the projector, try to ensure that the amount of correction required is minimal.
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Pressing the <ENTER> button while the individual adjustment screen is displayed can switch to the individual adjustment screen of other items. Setting [6POINT CORRECTION] (Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420) Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. Press the <ENTER> button.
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [UPPER MIDDLE] [LOWER MIDDLE] Note f Pressing the <ENTER> button while the individual adjustment screen is displayed can switch to the individual adjustment screen of other items. [SHIFT] (Only for COMPUTER1 / COMPUTER2 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.
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Press qw or the <ENTER> button. f The [DOT CLOCK] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust. f The adjustment values are [-32] to [+32]. Attention f Set it before adjusting [CLOCK PHASE]. [CLOCK PHASE] (Only for COMPUTER1 input / COMPUTER2 input) You can adjust to achieve an optimal image when there is a flickering image or smeared outlines.
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Displays images to the full screen range selected in [SCREEN FORMAT]. If the aspect ratio of the [FULL] input signal is different from the aspect ratio of the screen range, it is converted to the screen aspect ratio selected in [SCREEN FORMAT] and displayed.
Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 61) for the operation of the menu screen. Switching the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display. Press as to select the display language, and press the <ENTER> button. PT-LMZ460 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE...
Sets it to the lower right of the screen. It is displayed at the lower screen. Setting [OSD SIZE] (Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420) Set the size of the menu screen (OSD). Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the <ENTER> button.
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [OSD SIZE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL] Use this setting normally. The menu screen is displayed with the font size twice as much as set in [NORMAL]. The menu [DOUBLE] screen size is doubled both vertically and horizontally.
Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION]. f In the following cases, the [SCREEN POSITION] cannot be changed. g For PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, PT-LMW460 and PT-LMW420, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10]. g For PT-LMX460 and PT-LMX420, [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3].
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”. The software can be downloaded from the Website (https:// panasonic.net/cns/projector/).
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f The factory default value is 10 minutes. Note f [TIMER] can be set when [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN]. Using the presentation timer Press as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f Press the <FREEZE> button again in freeze status, the paused image is played and the sound is output. f [FREEZE] is displayed at the lower left of the projection screen in freeze status. Using the shutter function Enable (shutter: closed) or disable (shutter: open) the shutter function.
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. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 61) for the operation of the menu screen. [STATUS] Display the status of the projector.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTION METHOD] Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of the projector. Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inverted. Press as to select [PROJECTION METHOD]. Press qw to switch the projection method.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [ECO MANAGEMENT] screen is displayed. Press as to select [LIGHT POWER]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Select this item when high luminance is required.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the time. f The setting time will switch each time you press the button. f The time for the power management function to operate can be set from 5 minutes to 120 minutes in five- minute interval.
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Using the control command for the existing projector Set this function when using the control command for previously purchased Panasonic projector to control this projector with a computer using the <SERIAL IN> terminal on the projector. The existing Panasonic projector control software, etc., can continually be used.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [OFF] Audio is output. [ON] Audio is muted. 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.
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The ALL WHITE test pattern is displayed. Press qw to switch the test pattern. f The test pattern will switch each time you press the button. All white Color bar (Vertical) Color bar (Horizontal) The test pattern is displayed together with the operation guide of [PATTERN SELECT].
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [HDMI CEC] Sets the CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) function of HDMI. CEC is a function that is realized by exchanging device control signals with external devices connected with an HDMI cable. Using the remote control of the projector, it is possible to operate the CEC-compatible external device (hereinafter referred to as "CEC-compatible device") and to control the power on/off link status between the projector and the CEC-compatible device.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. f Select the menu code from [1] to [6]. Setting the link control Make settings for the link control between the projector and CEC-compatible devices. [PROJECTOR ->...
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Enables power-on link control and power-off link control. While the projector is in standby, if the CEC-compatible device connected to the <HDMI IN 1> terminal or <HDMI IN 2> terminal is turned on or starts playing, the projector turns on, starts projection, and switches to the input that the linked CEC-compatible device is connected.
Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 61) 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 [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.
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].
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 61) for the operation of the menu screen. f To use the wireless LAN function with the projector, it is necessary to attach the optional Wireless Module (Model No.: AJ-WM50).
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK STATUS] Displays the network information of the projector. Press as to select [NETWORK STATUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [NETWORK STATUS] screen is displayed. Press as to switch the the display screen. f The page will change each time you press the button.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Setting the administrator account for the first time Set the user name and password of the administrator account. Press as to select [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [ADMINISTRATOR ACCOUNT] screen is displayed. Press as to select [USER NAME], and press the <ENTER>...
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Press as to select [PASSWORD] under [CURRENT], and press the <ENTER> button. f The [PASSWORD] screen is displayed. Press asqw to select a character, and press the <ENTER> button. f Enter the current password. After entering the password, press asqw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER>...
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Press qw to switch the [COMMAND PROTECT] setting. Connect to the projector in protected mode. [ENABLE] The user name and password of the administrator account are required for the connection authentication. Connect to the projector in non-protected mode. [DISABLE] Connection authentication is not performed.
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Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [PJLink PASSWORD] Set the password for security authentication which is required when connecting to the projector. Press as to select [PJLink]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [PJLink] screen is displayed. Press as to select [PJLink PASSWORD], and press the <ENTER> button. f The [PJLink PASSWORD] screen is displayed.
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [PJLink NOTIFICATION] Set to enable or disable the PJLink notification function. Press as to select [PJLink]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [PJLink] screen is displayed. Press as to select [PJLink NOTIFICATION]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [EXTEND ORDER] Displays the files in ascending order of their extensions. Press as to select [APPLY]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The setting will be effective. [ROTATE] Sets the rotational direction of the images. Press as to select [ROTATE].
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Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Press the <ENTER> button. When the [INITIALIZE] screen is displayed, press qw to select [OK] and then press the <ENTER> button. Note f If the [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD] is set to [ON], the [PASSWORD] screen will be displayed when [INITIALIZE] is selected and the <ENTER>...
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Projecting with MEMORY VIEWER input Projecting with MEMORY VIEWER input The Memory Viewer function makes it possible to display the still images stored in the USB memory as projected images. What you can project with the Memory Viewer function Memory Viewer function supports the following image files.
, it will neither be enlarged nor reduced, so degradation of image quality can be reduced. *1 The maximum number of display dot for each product is as follows. PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420: 1 920 x 1 200 PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420: 1 280 x 800 PT-LMX460, PT-LMX420: 1 024 x 768...
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Projecting with NETWORK input Projecting with NETWORK input Using the Panasonic application, the image sent from a device connected via LAN can be displayed as a projected image. The wireless module (Model No.: AJ-WM50) of the optional accessories is required if you want to use the network function through the wireless LAN.
For details, visit the website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). f Image transfer application software Using the Panasonic image transfer application software, the image sent from a device can be displayed as a projected image. For details on how to use the image transfer application software “Presenter Light” compatible with Windows computers, please refer to the Operating Instructions of “Presenter Light Software”.
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Network connection Projector settings Connect the projector to a computer using a LAN cable. Turn on the power of the projector. Select the [NETWORK] menu → [WIRED LAN] from the main menu and press the <ENTER> button. Perform the detailed setting of [WIRED LAN].
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(bottom right of the computer), select the same name as the [SSID] that has been set in the projector and enter the password for wireless connection. f The default factory password for wireless connection is “panasonic”. Note f If you use any wireless LAN connection utility that meets the OS standard, follow the operation instruction of the utility to connect it.
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For the devices that the operation has been verified with this projector, visit the website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd., and not all the operations have been verified.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Network connection Note f The SSID, IP address (wireless) and QR code are not displayed in following cases. g When the optional wireless module (Model No.: AJ-WM50) is not attached to the <USB (VIEWER/WIRELESS/DC OUT)> terminal g When the web control →...
Installing the software on the computer is unnecessary. Note f To learn more about how to use the “Presenter Light” software, or download the latest versions of the “Presenter Light” software, please visit the website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/) ENGLISH - 117...
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Web control function The wireless module (Model No.: AJ-WM50) of the optional accessories is required if you want to use the network function through the wireless LAN. Using Web control functions, you can perform the following operations from a computer. f Setting and adjustment of the projector f Displaying projector status f Sending E-mail messages when there is a problem with the projector...
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function f A password consisting of at least eight single-byte characters is recommended. f A password consisting of at least three of the following four character types is recommended. g Uppercase letters g Lowercase lettters g Digits g Symbols (~!@#$%^&*()_+\|}{][<>.,/?`)
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Item Function Administrator Standard User Page [Network config] ― [Ping test] ― [ECO management set up] ― [Network security] ― [Detailed set up] [Status notification] ― [E-mail set up] ― [Authentication set up] ―...
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Projector status] page Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Display the status of the projector for the following items. [PROJECTOR TYPE] 10 [LIGHT OUTPUT] Displays the type of the projector. Displays the setting status of [LIGHT OUTPUT]. [MAIN VERSION] 11 [INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE] Displays the firmware version of the projector.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Network status] page Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. [WIRELESS LAN] [WIRED LAN] When the optional wireless module (Model No.: AJ-WM50) Displays the configuration details of wired LAN. is attached, the configuration details of wireless LAN is displayed.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Detail control] page Click [Projector control] → [Detail control]. [POSITION] [PICTURE] Operates field angle-related settings. Operates picture quality settings. [Network config] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. Click [Network config]. f The [CAUTION!] screen is displayed.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Wired LAN 1 [PROJECTOR NAME] 6 [DNS1] Enters the DNS1 server address. Enters the name of the projector. Enter the host name if it is Permissible characters for the entry of DNS1 server address required when using a DHCP server etc.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Note f Changing LAN settings while connected to the LAN may cause the connection to cut out. f The setting values of the [Network config] page will return to the factory default when the [INITIALIZE] of the [NETWORK] menu is executed (x page 106) .
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Network security] page Make settings to protect the projector from external attacks via LAN and unauthorized use. Click [Detailed set up] → [Network security]. 1 [COMMAND PROTECT] 2 [Submit] Make settings for the connection authentication when using the Update the settings.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [E-mail set up] page When there is a problem or the runtime of a luminous lamp reaches a set value, an E-mail can be sent to preset E-mail addresses (up to two addresses). Click [Detailed set up] →...
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Enter the user name for the POP server or the SMTP server. Contents of E-mail sent Example of E-mail sent when E-mail is set The following E-mail is sent when the E-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-LMZ460 Serial No...
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Example of the E-mail sent for an error The following E-mail is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-LMZ460 Serial No : 000000000...
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Crestron tools] page Set the information required to connect the Crestron control system to the projector. Click [Detailed set up] → [Crestron tools]. 1 [IP Address] 3 [Port] Set the IP address of the control system. Set the port number of the control system.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Administrator] The user name and password of the administrator account can be set. [Account] [New] Displays the account to change. [User name]: Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single [Current] byte) [User name]:...
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [PJLink] The password of the PJLink account can be changed. [Account] [Change] Displays the account to change. Determines the change of password. [New] [Password]: Enter the desired new password. (Up to 32 characters in single byte) [Set up password] (for standard user account) The password of the standard user account can be changed.
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Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function License download page [Download] The license for the open source software used in the projector is downloaded by clicking this item. Specify the destination to save and download the license. Note f Provided license is a text file, and it is saved in the firmware of the projector in zip format compressed file.
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Using HDMI-CEC function Using HDMI-CEC function HDMI-CEC function allows the basic operation of CEC-compatible device with the projector remote control or the link control between the projector and CEC-compatible device. Connecting a CEC-compatible device Connect a CEC-compatible device to the <HDMI IN 1>...
Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Using HDMI-CEC function f If you cannot operate the operation menu of a CEC-compatible device, try setting the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [HDMI CEC] to [OFF] and [ON] again. It may be improved. f While the HDMI-CEC operation screen is displayed, only the number buttons on the remote control can be used and other button operations are disabled.
Chapter 6 Maintenance - Light source and temperature indicators Light source and temperature indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the light source indicator <LIGHT> 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.
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. f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” (x page 49). Maintenance Outer case Wipe off dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Removing the air filter unit Air filter unit Air filter cover 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 49).
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Attention f After washing the air filter unit, dry it thoroughly before attaching it back to the projector. Attaching a wet unit will cause an electric shock or malfunction. f Do not disassemble the air filter unit. Note f Replace the air filter unit with a new optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFL400) if it is damaged or if the dirt does not come off even after washing...
Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Replacement 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-RFL400) is an optional accessory. To purchase the product, consult your dealer.
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? —...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance - Troubleshooting Problem Points to be checked Reference page If the temperature inside the projector becomes high, the speed of the internal cooling fan increases automatically and the operation noise becomes loud. If the internal temperature reaches the abnormal value, the indicators will light up or blink. Operation noise became f Is the ambient temperature high? loud.
Chapter 6 Maintenance - [SELF TEST] display [SELF TEST] display [SELF TEST] can be checked in the WEB control screen [Status] → [Projector status]. The following list shows the alphanumeric symbol that is displayed when an error or a warning has occurred and its details.
Returns the name set tin the [NETWORK] menu → [PROJECTOR NAME? Projector name query xxxxx NAME]. Manufacturer name INF1? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query PT-LMZ460 PT-LMZ420 PT-LMW460 INF2? Model name query Returns model name. PT-LMW420 PT-LMX460 PT-LMX420 146 - ENGLISH...
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Input signal resolution AAAA: Horizontal resolution IRES ? AAAAxBBBB query BBBB: Vertical resolution 1920 x 1200 Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420 Recommended RRES ? 1280 x 800 Only for PT-LMW460 and PT-LMW420 resolution query 1024 x 768 Only for PT-LMX460 and PT-LMX420...
Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Control commands via LAN You can also control via the <LAN> terminal by using the control command format via the <SERIAL IN> terminal. For examples of the available commands, refer to “Control command” (x page 152). Note f Setting the password of the administrator account is required (x page 100) for sending and receiving the commands via LAN.
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Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information r Received data Header Data section Termination symbol Command ‘0’ ‘0’ Control command (CR) example 0x30 0x30 (ASCII string) 0x0d Data length 1 byte 1 byte Undefined length 1 byte f Example: The projector is powered on “00001”...
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Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Command data format It is the data format used for sending and receiving commands. r Transmitted data Header Data section Termination symbol Command ‘0’ ‘0’ Control command (CR) example 0x30 0x30 (ASCII string) 0x0d Data length 1 byte 1 byte...
Chapter 7 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 Projector connecting terminals Computer D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) Communication cable (straight) Pin assignments and signal names...
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Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Basic format (has subcommands) Same as the basic format Sub command (5 bytes) Parameter (6 bytes) Symbol “+” or “-” (1 byte) and setting or adjustment value (5 bytes) Operation (1 byte) “=” (Set the value specified using parameter) *1 When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, an operation (E) and parameter are not necessary.
Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Parameter/response Command Details Remark (parameter) string STANDBY Power query Power on COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 HDMI1 Switching the input signal HDMI2 MEMORY VIEWER NETWORK Light source cumulative ― Returned with 0 to 99999 runtime query Shutter control Shutter function off (shutter open) Shutter status query Shutter function on (shutter closed)
Specifications The specifications of this projector are as follows. Display system Translucent screen LCD panel x 3, 3 primary colors system PT-LMZ460, PT-LMZ420, 1.63 cm (0.64") x 3 (aspect ratio 16 : 10) PT-LMW460, PT-LMW420 Size of effective display area PT-LMX460, PT-LMX420 1.6 cm (0.63") x 3 (aspect ratio 4 : 3)
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AJ-WM50) connection/power supply (DC 5 V, maximum 2 A) terminal <SERIAL IN> terminal D-Sub 9 p x 1, RS-232C compliant, for computer control PT-LMZ460, PT-LMW460, 35 dB PT-LMX460 When [LIGHT POWER] in [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [NORMAL] or [ECO].
Approx. 45 W Standby mode power consumption WIRELESS/DC OUT)> terminal supplies power (2 A), and [QUICK STARTUP] of [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [OFF] PT-LMZ460, Approx. 72 W PT-LMZ420 When [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL], [IN STANDBY MODE] of [AUDIO SETTING] is set to [ON], <USB (VIEWER/ PT-LMW460, WIRELESS/DC OUT)>...
Chapter 7 Appendix - Specifications Dimensions Unit : mm (inch) 349 (13-3/4") 240 (9-7/16") 117 (4-19/32") 35 (1-3/8") Actual dimension may differ by product. ENGLISH - 157...
Chapter 7 Appendix - Specifications List of compatible signals The following table specifies the image signals that the projector can project. This projector supports the signal with l in the compatible signal column. f The content of the signal type column is as follows. g V: Video signal g C: Computer signal Scanning freq.
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A signal with a different resolution is converted to the number of display dots. The number of display dots is as follows. g PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420: 1 920 x 1 200 g PT-LMW460 and PT-LMW420: 1 280 x 800 g PT-LMX460 and PT-LMX420: 1 024 x 768 f The “i”...
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1 920 x 1 200 61.8 49.9 158.3 ― ― 1920 x 1200/60 1 920 x 1 200 74.0 60.0 154.0 *1 VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking)-compliant. *2 Only for PT-LMW460 and PT-LMW420. *3 Only for PT-LMZ460 and PT-LMZ420. 160 - ENGLISH...
Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.