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Panasonic PT-VX42Z Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-VX42Z
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ENGLISH
TQBJ0601

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Functional Manual LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-VX42Z Model No. 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 2 to 9).

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This is a device to project images onto a screen, etc., and is not intended for use as indoor lighting in a domestic environment. Directive 2009/125/EC Importer's name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 2 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 • This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. ENGLISH - 3...
  • Page 4 Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
  • Page 5 Read this first! WARNING: POWER „ The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acces- sible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 6 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 7 Read this first! WARNING: Do not disassemble the lamp unit. If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury. Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 8 Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadas „ BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
  • Page 9 Read this first! Trademarks Windows , Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the ® ® ® United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac, Mac OS, OS X, and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 10: Features Of The Projector

    Quick Steps Features of the Projector For details, see the corresponding pages. Auto Setup Function This function optimizes the image position Set up your projector. and size by pressing the <AUTO SETUP> page 26) function. Wired LAN Function Connect with other devices. This function allows you to project an page 30) image on a computer as well as operate...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!” from page 2. Read this first! ..........2 Using the AV MUTE function ........ 42 Using the P-TIMER function ......... 42 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function ...... 42 Chapter 1 Preparation Controlling the volume of the speaker ....
  • Page 12 Contents [STATUS] .............. 66 [COMPUTER2 SELECT] ........66 [PROJECTOR ID] ..........66 [INITIAL START UP] ..........67 [PROJECTION METHOD] ........67 [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] ........67 [LAMP POWER] ........... 68 [ECO MANAGEMENT] ......... 68 [EMULATE] ............69 [FUNCTION BUTTON] ......... 70 [AUDIO SETTING] ..........

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 13...

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting 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. Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended.

  • Page 15: Security

    Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. Change your password periodically. Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry. The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.

  • Page 16: Cautions On Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Cautions on use To get a good picture quality 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. Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port or warm or cold air from an air conditioner can cause a shimmering effect on screen.

  • Page 17: 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> String <1> (N2QAYA000070) (6103504711) Power cord CD ROM <1> (TXFSX02UXRZ) (TXFQB02UFHZ) (TXFSX02UYAZ)
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Attention After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly. Do not use the supplied power cord for devices other than this projector. For lost accessories, consult your dealer. Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children.

  • Page 19: Contents Of The Supplied Cd-Rom

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Contents of the supplied CD-ROM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. Operating Instructions – Functional Manual Operating Instructions – Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software Instruction/list (PDF) Operating Instructions – Logo Transfer Software This is a list of projectors that are compatible List of compatible projector models with the software, and their restrictions.

  • Page 20: Start-Up Display

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Start-up display Start-up display When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances. In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.

  • Page 21: About Your Projector

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector About your projector Remote control <KEYSTONE> Button < v/b> Button Æ Turn the projector on or off. ( pages 37, 38) Correct keystone distortion. ( Æ page 40) Input Selection Buttons: <COMPUTER 1>, <AV MUTE>...

  • Page 22: Projector Body

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Note The remote control can be used within a distance of about 7 m (22.97') if pointed directly at the remote control signal receiver. The remote control can control at angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, but the effective control range may be reduced.

  • Page 23: Rear Terminals

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Control panel and Indicators <MENU> button < v/b> button Æ Displays the MENU screen. ( page 45) Turns the projector on/off. <ENTER> button <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator Executes the selected item. Displays the status of the power. buttons <LAMP>...

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Using the remote control Using the remote control Inserting and Removing batteries Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert batteries and close the cover (Insert the m side first.) (Fig. 2) When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order. Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. ENGLISH - 25...

  • Page 26: Setting Up

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Setting up Installation method There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 67) depending on the installation location. Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...

  • Page 27: Screen Size And Throw Distance

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Screen size and throw distance Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector. Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projected image Screen L (LW/LT)
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Projection distance formulas Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following calculations. The calculated distance may contain a certain error. If the screen dimensions are written as "SD", For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen height (SH)

  • Page 29: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Adjusting adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both side of the projector. Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt. You can turn the adjustable feet to extend them.

  • Page 30: Connecting

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. - When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names Outside view +5 V G/Y * — — DDC data HD/SYNC DDC clock *1: It is only for RGB signals when the terminal is used as the input terminal. <HDMI IN>...

  • Page 32: Connecting Example : Av Equipment

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example : AV equipment For <HDMI IN>/<VIDEO IN>/<S-VIDEO IN> terminals Video deck (TBC built-in) Blu-ray disk player DVD player with HDMI terminal Attention Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC).

  • Page 33: Connecting Example : Audio

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Attention 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 If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume feature to operate the projector.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. 34 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 35: Powering On/Off

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Powering on/off 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 5).

  • Page 36: On(G)/Standby(R) Indicator

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator before operating the projector. ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator Indicator status Status The power cord is unplugged. The power cord is plugged.

  • Page 37: Turning On The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Turning On the Projector Æ Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected ( pages 32-33) and remove the lens cap. Connect the power cord to the projector body. Connect the power plug to an outlet.

  • Page 38: Powering Off The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Powering Off the Projector 1) 2) 1) 2) Press the < v/b> button on the control panel or on the remote control. The following message appears. Press to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. Press the <v/b>...

  • Page 39: Projecting

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Æ Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( pages 30-33) and switch on the power Æ page 37) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal.

  • Page 40: Basic Operations By Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUTO SETUP function The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input.

  • Page 41: Switching The Input Signal

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Switching the input signal You can switch the input signals to project. buttons Press the <COMPUTER 1>,<COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO> or <S-VIDEO> button on the remote control. This operation can be also performed using the <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel. <COMPUTER 1>...

  • Page 42: Using The Av Mute Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AV MUTE function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and video temporarily.

  • Page 43: Controlling The Volume Of The Speaker

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Button functions of moving screen Operation menu Operation Adjustment Moves the area to the top or the bottom. Press the as buttons. Moves the area to the left or the right. Press the qw buttons.

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Settings

    Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 44 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 45: Menu Navigation

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation Menu Navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector. Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or the control panel. The main menu screen appears.

  • Page 46: Resetting Adjustment Values To The Factory Default

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation Note Pressing the <MENU> button or <RETURN> button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu. Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector. The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected.

  • Page 47: Sub Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation Sub menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set and adjust the various items in the submenu. PICTURE [ Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [STANDARD]* [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR]* [TINT]*...

  • Page 48: Projector Setup

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation PROJECTOR SETUP [ Sub-menu item Factory default Page [STATUS] [COMPUTER2 SELECT] [COMPUTER2 IN] [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] [INITIAL START UP] [LAST MEMORY] [PROJECTION METHOD] [FRONT/DESK] [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] [OFF] [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] [ECO MANAGEMENT] [EMULATE] [DEFAULT] [FUNCTION BUTTON] [AUDIO SETTING]...

  • Page 49: [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. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (xpage 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 50: [Brightness]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [BRIGHTNESS] You can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected image. Press as to select [BRIGHTNESS]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [BRIGHTNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range...

  • Page 51: [Color Temperature]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [COLOR TEMPERATURE] You can switch the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. Press as to select [COLOR TEMPERATURE]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.

  • Page 52: [Daylight View]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [DAYLIGHT VIEW] You can correct the image to the optimal vividness even if it is projected under a bright light. Press as to select [DAYLIGHT VIEW]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [DAYLIGHT VIEW] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.

  • Page 53: [Tv-System]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [TV-SYSTEM] (Only when the <S-VIDEO IN >/<VIDEO IN> terminal is selected) The projector will automatically detect the input signal, but you can set the color system manually when an unstable signal is input. Set the color system matching the input signal. Press as to select [TV-SYSTEM].

  • Page 54: [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 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 55: [Shift]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [SHIFT] (Only for computer signals input) Move the image position vertically or horizontally if the image position projected on the screen is shifted even when the relative position of the projector and the screen is installed correctly. Press as to select [SHIFT].

  • Page 56: [Clock Phase]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [CLOCK PHASE] (Only for computer (RGB) signals input) You can adjust to achieve an optimal image when there is a flickering image or smeared outlines. Press as to select [CLOCK PHASE]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [CLOCK PHASE] individual adjustment screen is displayed.

  • Page 57: [Aspect]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [ASPECT] You can switch the aspect ratio of the image. Press as to select [ASPECT]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [ASPECT] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button.

  • Page 58: [Frame Lock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [FRAME LOCK] (Only for still image signals input) This setting is available for specific computer signals. Set when the movie is distorted. Press as to select [FRAME LOCK]. Press qw or the <ENTER> button. The [FRAME LOCK] individual adjustment screen is displayed.

  • Page 59: [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. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 45) for the operation of the menu screen. Press as to select a language, and press <ENTER>...

  • Page 60: [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 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 61: [Hdmi Signal Level]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. Press qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Displays the warning/error message. [OFF] Hides the warning/error message. [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the <HDMI IN>...

  • Page 62: [Startup Logo]

    [STARTUP LOGO]. Press qw to switch the item. 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 63: [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 To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.

  • Page 64: [P-Timer]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu The items will switch each time you press the button. [SXGA] The image will be displayed completely when it is set to [SXGA]. [SXGA +] The image will be displayed incompletely when it is set to [SXGA +]. [P-TIMER] Set and operate the presentation timer function.

  • Page 65: [Other Functions]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu The start time will change to the time which is set in [TIMER] when [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN]. The circle gauge for [COUNT UP] is rotated clockwise, the circle gauge for [COUNT DOWN] is rotated counter-clockwise. [OTHER FUNCTIONS] You can perform some of the remote control button operations from the sub-menu.

  • Page 66: [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 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 67: [Initial Start Up]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID]. Select one from [ALL], and [1] to [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 68: [Lamp Power]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LAMP POWER] Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment of the projector or the purpose. Press as to select [LAMP POWER]. Press qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL] Select when high luminance is required.

  • Page 69: [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 70: [Function Button]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu VW435N series, VW440 series, VW430 series, VX505N series, VX510 series, VX500 series, VW330 series, [VX500 SERIES] VX400NT series, VX400 series, VX41 series [EZ570 SERIES] EZ570 series, EW630 series, EW530 series, EX600 series, EX500 series [VW431D] VW431D series Press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 71: [Off]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Disables audio output in the standby mode. Enables audio output in the standby mode when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this time, press [ON] the <VOL - / VOL +>...

  • Page 72: [Test Pattern]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [TEST PATTERN] Displays the test pattern built-in to the projector. Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns. Make sure to display the input signal before performing various adjustments. Press as to select [TEST PATTERN].

  • Page 73: [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 45) for the operation of the menu screen. When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 74: [Text Display]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu Note The entered password is displayed with " " mark on the screen. An error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is incorrect. Re-enter the correct password. If numbers have been used for the security password, the security password will need to be initialized again if the remote control is lost.

  • Page 75: [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. The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item between [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER].

  • Page 76: [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 45) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 77: [Name Change]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [NAME CHANGE] You can change the projector name, for example, when using the DHCP server. Press as to select [NAME CHANGE]. Press the <ENTER> button. The [NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. Select characters with the asqw buttons and press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 78: [Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [STATUS] Displays the current network status. Press as to select [STATUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f he [STATUS] screen is displayed. [INITIALIZE] This function is used to return various setting values of [NETWORK] to the factory default value. Press as to select [INITIALIZE].

  • Page 79: Network Connections

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Network connections The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the web browser control. Setting and adjustment of the projector. Display of the projector status. Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projector. The projector supports "Crestron Connected™", and the following application software of Crestron Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 80: Accessing From The Web Browser

    Enter your “User name” and “Password”. The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case). Click [OK] to display the Projector status page. The [Projector status] page is displayed.
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Description of each item Page tab [Detailed set up] Switches pages by clicking this item. The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Status] The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this [Change password] item.

  • Page 82: Error Information Page

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error/warning details. The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. Self-diagnosis result display Displays the item check results.
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. [INPUT] [AV MUTE] Switches the input signal. Switches between AV mute on/off. [VOLUME] [POWER] Adjusts the volume level. Turns on/off the power. [PICTURE MODE] [CLOSED CAPTION] Switches the picture mode.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Network config] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. Click [Network config] to display the [CAUTION!] screen. The current settings are displayed by pressing the [Next] button. Click [Change] to display the setting change screen. [Projector name] [DNS1]/[DNS2] Enter the name of the projector.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. [ Input IP address] Example of display when the connection has Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [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 time for the lamp has reached the value set at the right to be used.

  • Page 87: Contents Of Mail Sent

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Contents of mail sent Example of E-mail sent when E-mail is set Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established. === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type PT-VX42Z Serial No...
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Example of E-mail sent for an error Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type PT-VX42Z Serial No : 000000000 ----- check system -----...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [ECO management set up] page You can make settings for the ECO management function of the projector. Click [Detailed set up] → [ECO management set up]. [LAMP POWER] [AV MUTE DETECTION] Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function.
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Administrator] account [Account : Administrator] [New] [Password] Displays the account to change. Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Current] [User name] Enter the user name before the change. [New] [Password (Retype)] Enter the desired new password again.
  • Page 91 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Old password] [Retype] Enter the current password. Enter the desired new password again. [New password] [OK] Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters Determines the change of password. in single byte) Note To change the account of the administrator, you must enter the [User name] and [Password] in [Current].
  • Page 92 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Control System] [DHCP] Displays the current setting. Set the information required for communicating with the [Ip Address] controller to be connected with the projector. Displays the current setting. [User Password] [Subnet Mask] Set the user rights password for the Crestron Displays the current setting.

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 5 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacements of the units. ENGLISH - 93...

  • Page 94: Lamp And Warning Indicators

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - LAMP and WARNING Indicators LAMP and WARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)>, <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. Attention Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the Æ...

  • Page 95: Replacement

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug Æ from the wall outlet. ( pages 35, 38) Æ Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering Off the projector”...

  • Page 96: Lamp Unit

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Attaching the air filter unit Attach the unused air filter unit to the projector. Hold the air filter unit that the tab is in up-left side in the figure, put the right side in the figure first, and press the tab side until make a click sound.
  • Page 97 The lamp contains mercury. Consult your local municipality or your dealer about correct disposal of used lamp units. Attention Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units.

  • Page 98: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Æ Turn off the Power by following the procedure in "Powering Off the Projector" ( page 38). Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet. Wait at least 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and surroundings are cool.

  • Page 99: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Reference Problem Cause page The power cord may not be connected. — No electric supply is at the wall outlet. — The circuit breakers have tripped. —...

  • Page 100: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. 100 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 101: Technical Information

    11 12 21 22 31 INST ? NAME ? Projector name query xxxxx The name set for [NAME CHANGE] in [NETWORK] is returned. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. INF2 ? Model name query VX42Z Returns model name. INF0 ?

  • Page 102: 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 transmission method Transmit using the following command format.
  • Page 103 Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request for connection to the projector. Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page.

  • Page 104: Serial Terminal

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection Connecting terminals on projector...

  • Page 105: Basic Format

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Basic format Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. ID designate ZZ, 01 to 06 (2 byte) Colon(1 byte) 3 command characters (3 bytes)

  • Page 106: Cable Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Cable specifications [When connected to a computer] Projector Computer (<SERIAL IN> terminal) (DTE specifications) Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: [Projector control command] Command Control contents Parameter / return string Remarks Power on...

  • Page 107: List Of Compatible Signals

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the type of signals compatible with the projectors. Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = RGB, Y = YC , H = HDMI Scanning frequency PnP*...
  • Page 108 Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Scanning frequency PnP* Dot clock Display resolution Mode frequency Format* COMPUTER1 / (dots) H (kHz) V (Hz) HDMI (MHz) COMPUTER2 1 280 x 800 41.2 50.0 69.9 ― ― 1280 x 800 1 280 x 800 49.7 60.0 84.7...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Specifications Specifications Model No. PT-VX42Z Power supply AC100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 100 V - 240 V, 3.5 A-1.3 A, 300 W Power consumption When [STANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [ECO]: 0.4 W...
  • Page 110 Chapter 6 Appendix - Specifications Model No. PT-VX42Z 1 (High-density D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω) COMPUTER 1 IN HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible signal] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] including synchronization signal, P...

  • Page 111: Dimensions

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 113.0 (4.45") 198.0 (7.80") 326.0 (12.83") 352.0 (13.86") Actual dimension may differ by product. ENGLISH - 111...

  • Page 112: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.

  • Page 113: Index

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Index Index Installation method ......26 [SHIFT] ........... 55 [IRIS]..........51 [SIGNAL SEARCH] ......63 About your projector ....... 21 Specifications ....... 109 Accessing from the Web browser ... 80 Accessories ........17 [STARTUP LOGO] ......62 [KEYSTONE] ........
  • Page 114 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2013 M1113HY0 -ST...

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