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Commercial Use
PT-VX61K
PT-VX51K
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- Page 1 Commercial Use PT-VX61K Model No. PT-VX51K Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. Æ ■ Before using your projector, be sure to read “Read this first!” ( pages 4 to 8).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Read this first! ..........4 Operating with the remote control ......43 Using the AV mute function ........43 Using the mute function ........43 Chapter 1 Preparation Adjusting the volume ..........43 Using the freeze function ........44 Precautions for use .......... - Page 3 Contents Chapter 5 Operation of Function [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (Only for NTSC input) ..............68 [SCREEN SETTING] ........... 69 Network connection ..........87 [STARTUP LOGO] ..........69 Connecting via wired LAN ........87 [AUTO SETUP SETTING] ........70 Web control function ..........89 [SIGNAL SEARCH] ..........
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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 Read this first! CAUTION: You have to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker for making power consumption to ‘0’. WARNING: „ POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 7 Read this first! WARNING: Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. 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 8 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 9 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 Crestron Connected, the Crestron Connected logo, Crestron Fusion, Crestron RoomView, and RoomView are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
- Page 10 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 25) Æ allow you to project a good-quality image even in a bright room.
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Preparation
Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 11... -
Page 12: Precautions For Use
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f When transporting the projector, 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 13: 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 14: Security
Change your password periodically. The password can be set in the [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD CHANGE]. 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. -
Page 15: 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 16: Accessories
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> CD-ROM <1> (N2QAYA000088) (1JK1VX61K) Power cord <1> AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> (TXFSX02UXRZ) (for remote control unit) RGB signal cable <1>... -
Page 17: 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 website (https://panasonic.net/cns/prodisplays/). Optional accessories Options Model No. -
Page 18: About Your Projector
Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Remote control signal transmitter <AV MUTE> button Æ Used to turn off the audio and video temporarily. ( page 43) Power <v/b> button (v standby / b power on) Sets the projector to the state where the projector is switched 10 <FUNCTION>... -
Page 19: 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 20 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Bottom r Top 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 21 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.
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Page 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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. 24 - ENGLISH... -
Page 25: 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 74) 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... -
Page 26: 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 12) Parts for ceiling mount (optional) This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. - Page 27 R2/L2 R3/L3 angle α (°) angle β (°) angle α (°) angle β (°) PT-VX61K, ±35 ±35 ±20 ±15 PT-VX51K *1 When the [KEYSTONE] is corrected in both [V] and [H], the correction cannot be made if the total correction angle exceeds 55°.
- Page 28 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Projection distance An error of ± 5% may occur to the projection distance as described. Also, it is corrected to become smaller than the specified image size when [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] is used. (Unit: m) Projection 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio...
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Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with. 32 - ENGLISH... -
Page 33: 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. Æ For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!”. ( page 4) Attaching the power cord Check the shapes of the <AC IN>... -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 76) , 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 36 Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Press qw to switch the setting. f When all settings are completed, proceed to Step 3). Press the <ENTER> button. f Confirm the setting value and complete the initial setting. Setting [PROJECTION METHOD] If the screen display is upside down or is reversed, please change the settings, refer to “Installation mode”...
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Page 37: Making Adjustments And Selections
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Æ Roughly adjust the focus of the image with the focus lever. ( page 40) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. ( page 25) Æ... -
Page 38: Direct Power Off Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Direct power off function When the plug is disconnected from the outlet or the power is turned off by the circuit breaker in the ceiling mount case while the projection is going on, the projector can respond with direct power off function. Therefore, it is also safe in case a power outage occurs or the power cord is pulled out immediately after the projector is switched off. -
Page 39: Projecting
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Æ Æ Check the connections of the external devices ( page 29) and connection of the power cord ( page 33) Æ and then power on the projector ( page 34) to start projecting. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. -
Page 40: 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 41: 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 42: Adjusting The Projection Position With The Optical Axis Shift Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjusting the projection position with the optical axis shift function This projector is equipped with vertical optical axis shift function. The projection position can be adjusted in the range shown in the following figure with the optical axis shift function based on the position of the projected screen in the home position (standard projection position). -
Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: Chapter 4 Settings
Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 47... -
Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Factory Default Page
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 52: [Picture] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 48) 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 53: [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 Press the w button. Deepens colors. -32 ~ +32 Weakens colors. Press the q button. -
Page 54: [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 Press the w button. -
Page 55: [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 56: [Rgb-System]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [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 input signal. In that case, select the item according to the input signal. Press as to select [RGB-SYSTEM]. -
Page 57: [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 48) 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 58 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 59 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].
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Page 60: [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 61: [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 62: [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 63: [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 64: [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 48) for the operation of the menu screen. Switching the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display. -
Page 65: [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 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [COLOR ADJUSTMENT] Correct the color difference between projectors when multiple projectors are used simultaneously. -
Page 66: [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 67 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>...
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Page 68: [Hdmi Signal Level]
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Note f When [WARNING MESSAGE] is set to [OFF], the warning message will not be displayed on the projected image even if a warning status such as “TEMPERATURE WARNING” is detected. The prompting message for filter replacement/maintenance or lamp unit replacement will not be displayed either. -
Page 69: [Screen 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 70: [Auto Setup Setting]
Displays the entire projection area in blue. [BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. Note f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM. -
Page 71: [Other Functions]
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 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. Press as to select the item, and press the <ENTER> button. [START] The count is started. - Page 72 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The image and the sound are turned off. Note <v/b> is pressed during AV mute, the AV mute is canceled, and the image and sound is output. f When the power button Using the digital zoom function (Only for the still image signals.)
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Page 73: [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 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [STATUS] Display the status of the projector. -
Page 74: [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 75: [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 76: [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 77: [Function Button]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [F/W SERIES] FW430 series, FX400 series, FW300 series, F300 series, F200 series, FW100 series, F100 series [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... -
Page 78: [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 79: [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 80: [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 81: [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 48) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the <ENTER>... -
Page 82: [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 83: [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 84: [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 48) for the operation of the menu screen. [WIRED LAN] Perform the connection settings to use wired LAN. -
Page 85: [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 119). Refer [COMMAND CONTROL] to “Control commands via LAN”... -
Page 86: Chapter 5 Operation Of Function
Chapter 5 Operation of Function This chapter describes the operation methods of some functions. 86 - ENGLISH... -
Page 87: Network Connection
Visit the 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 88 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Network connection Perform the detailed setting of [WIRED LAN]. Æ f For details, Refer to “[WIRED LAN]”. ( page 84) 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.
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Page 89: 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). ENGLISH - 89... - Page 90 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Click the [OK] button. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. VX61 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 91 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Description of each item VX61 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 92 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 93 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Network status] page Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 [INPUT] 4 [AV MUTE] Switches the image input to be projected. Switches the status of AV mute ([ON]: the AV mute function is enabled;...
- Page 94 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 52). For details, refer to “Using the auto setup function” (x page 44).
- Page 95 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 96 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 97 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 98 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Contents of 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 made. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VX61 Serial No...
- Page 99 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Example of E-mail sent for an error The following E-mail is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VX61 Serial No : SH1234567 -----...
- Page 100 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 101 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 102 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 103 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].
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Page 104: Chapter 6 Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance and replacement of the units. 104 - ENGLISH... -
Page 105: 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 106: 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 37) Maintenance Outer case... - Page 107 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Removing the air filter unit Air filter cover Air filter 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 37).
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Page 108: Replacement
Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Attaching the air filter unit Air filter unit Fig. 1 Attach the air filter unit to the projector. (Fig. 1) f Hold the air filter unit with the tab on the left side as shown in the figure, attach it from the right side, and push the tab until it clicks. - Page 109 Attention f Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. Use only specified lamp units.
- Page 110 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement How to replace the lamp unit Attention f When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the lamp unit. f When replacing the lamp unit, do not remove or loosen the screws other than specified. f Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely.
- Page 111 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement How to replace the air filter unit Remove the air filter unit. Æ f Refer to “Removing the air filter unit” ( page 107). Install the optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV410) to the projector. Æ...
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Page 112: 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 113: Chapter 7 Appendix
Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter describes specifications for the projector. ENGLISH - 113... -
Page 114: Technical Information
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. INF2? Model name query VX61K, VX51K Returns model name. INF0? Other information query ×××××... -
Page 115: 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 116 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"...
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Page 117: 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 118 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 119 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.
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Page 120: [Menu Lock Password] Operations
Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations To initialize your password, consult your distributor. 120 - ENGLISH... -
Page 121: 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 122 Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical information Scanning Plug and play* Display resolution Dot clock frequency Signal name Format (dots) frequency (MHz) H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER HDMI 1280 x 720/50 37.1 49.8 60.5 ― ― 1 280 x 720 1280 x 720/60 44.8 59.9 74.5...
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Page 123: Specifications
Manual zoom: 1.6x Lens Focus : F 1.6 - 1.9, f 15.31 mm - 24.64 mm Luminous lamp 280 W, UHM lamp PT-VX61K 5 500 lm PT-VX51K 5 000 lm Light output (When [PICTURE MODE] is set to [DYNAMIC], [LAMP POWER] is set to [NORMAL],... - Page 124 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...
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Page 125: 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 - 125... -
Page 126: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards
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. -
Page 127: Index
Chapter 7 Appendix - Index Index Projector body ...........19 [PROJECTOR ID] ..........73 Accessing from the web browser .......89 [GAMMA] ............54 [PROJECTOR NAME] ........84 Accessories ............16 [PROJECTOR SETUP] ........73 <AC IN> terminal .........19, 33 [P-TIMER] ............70 <HDMI 1> button [ASPECT] ............62 <P-TIMER>... - Page 128 These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. Web Site: https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ W0517JZ2062 -PT © Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. 2022...