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Panasonic PT-VW345NZ Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector

Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-VW345NZ
PT-VX415NZ
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pages 2 to 12).
ENGLISH
TQBJ0597-2

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PT-VW345NZ Model No. PT-VX415NZ Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. ■ This manual is intended for products manufactured from Mar. 2014 and beyond. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use.

  • 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 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/BD technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device. This device is restricted to indoor use when operated in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.
  • Page 4 Read this first! FCC NOTICE (USA AND CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
  • Page 5 • This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. Notice (Singapore only): •...
  • Page 6 Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. (ii) (ii) Brazil Only Brasil Apenas „ Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
  • Page 7 Read this first! WARNING: „ POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acces- sible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 8 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 9 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. z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 10 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 11: Declaration Of Conformity

    Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Les clients peuvent télécharger une copie de la DC originale pour ce produit à partir de notre serveur DC: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Coordonnées dans l’UE : Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany...
  • Page 12 Important Safety Notice Read this first! NGLISH - 5 12 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 13: Features Of The Projector

    Features of the Projector Quick Steps For details, see the corresponding pages. Easy Setting Function 1. Set up your projector.  This projector is installed with a camera, page 31) Æ [FOCUS ASSIST], [SCREEN FIT] and [COLORBOARD] will be adjusted in order when you press the <EASY SETTING>...

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Using the MEMORY VIEWER function ....49 Precautions for use ..........17 Using the Miracast function ........49 Cautions when transporting ........17 Using the Panasonic APPLICATION function ..49 Cautions when installing ........17 Using the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons ..49 Security ..............18 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function ......

  • Page 15: English

    Contents [STARTUP LOGO] ..........70 Chapter 5 Maintenance [AUTO SETUP SETTING] ........71 LAMP and WARNING Indicators ......115 [SIGNAL SEARCH] ..........71 When an indicator lights up .........115 [BACK COLOR] ............ 71 Replacement ............116 [WIDE MODE] ............71 [SXGA MODE] ............

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. 16 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Security

    Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. f Change your password periodically. f Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry.

  • Page 19: Cautions On Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Cautions on use rTo get a good picture quality f 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. f 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 20: Notes On Using Wireless Connection

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Notes on Using Wireless Connection Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz band. A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. rDo not use near other wireless equipment.
  • Page 21 Depending on the specifications of the wireless LAN, a malicious third-party may be able to break security settings by special means. Panasonic asks customers to thoroughly understand the risk of using this product without making security settings, and recommends that the customer make security settings at their own discretion and responsibility.

  • Page 22: 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> (N2QAYA000068) (N2QAYA000067) (TXFQB02VLK6) PT-VW345NZ PT-VX415NZ Power cord AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> (TXFSX02UXRZ) (for remote control unit) (TXFSX02UYAZ) VGA cable <1>...

  • Page 23: 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 Operating Instructions – Logo Transfer Software Operating Instructions –...

  • Page 24: Start-Up Display

    Press as to select an item. Press qw to switch the setting. PT-VW345NZ PT-VX415NZ Æ f [PROJECTION METHOD] ( page 75) f [SCREEN FORMAT] (Only for PT-VW345NZ Æ page 70) Æ f [SCREEN POSITION] (Only for PT-VW345NZ page 70) Æ...

  • Page 25: About Your Projector

    Æ Used to mute the audio. ( page 52) 2 <b> button Turn the projector on. 16 <P IN P> button (Only for PT-VW345NZ) Æ 3 <AUTO SETUP/CANCEL> button Operate the P IN P function. ( page 51) Automatically adjusts the image display position while 17 <ON/OFF>...

  • Page 26: 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 right picture).

  • Page 27: Control Panel And Indicators

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Control panel and Indicators 7 <ENTER> button 1 <v/b> button Executes the selected item. Turns the projector on/off. 8 asqw buttons 2 <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator Navigates the menu screen. Displays the status of the power. Adjusts the volume level (qw).

  • Page 28: Rear Terminals

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Rear terminals 1 <COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal 7 <SERIAL IN> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB or YP This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to externally signals. control the projector by connecting a computer. 2 <COMPUTER 2 IN/ 1 OUT>...

  • Page 29: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Using the remote control Using the remote control Inserting and Removing batteries (ii) 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. 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 30: 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. 30 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 31: 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 75) 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 32: Screen Size And Throw Distance

    Æ f Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” ( pages 17 to 23). Projection distance For PT-VW345NZ All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio...
  • Page 33 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 PT-VW345NZ For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio...

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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. - 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 36 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 37: 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) DVD player Blu-ray disk player with HDMI terminal Attention f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC).

  • Page 38: Connecting Example : Audio

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting 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 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 39: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 39...

  • Page 40: 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. For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” ( Æ...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Powering On The Projector

    Press the <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel or the input selection (<COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO/S-VIDEO>) buttons to select the input signal. f <MEMORY VIEWER>, <Miracast> and <Panasonic APP> buttons on the remote control can also be used to switch the input signal.

  • Page 43: 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 the <v> button on the remote control. f The following message appears. Press qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. Press the <v/b>...

  • Page 44: Projecting

    Press <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO/S-VIDEO>, <MEMORY VIEWER>, <Miracast> or <Panasonic APP> button on the remote control or <INPUT SELECT> button on the control panel. f The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projected.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Projected Image Via Easy Setting Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjusting the projected image via EASY SETTING function EASY SETTING function makes the semi-automatically adjustment possible, so that to get the optimal image. EASY SETTING function including these following setting items: [FOCUS ASSIST] The color and the length of the bar assists the focus adjustment. Detect and correct the image automatically to fit the frame.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjust the image to fit the screen according to the SCREEN FIT function's different states. [FULL] The aspect ratio will change to fit the screen frame. The aspect ratio will maintain to fit the screen frame. The image may be displayed with the left and right/ top [ORIGINAL] and bottom parts cut off.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Controlling The Volume Of The Speaker

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Controlling the volume of the speaker You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output. buttons Press the <VOL -> or <VOL +> button on the remote control. f You can also press qw on the control panel.

  • Page 49: Using The Memory Viewer Function

    Switches the input to MEMORY VIEWER. Note f If you want to use this function, insert the USB memory directly into the <USB A/VIEWER> port. f When [Miracast(TM)] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] screen Æ will be displayed ( page 89).

  • Page 50: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function (Only for still image-based computer (RGB) and still image-based HDMI signals input) You can enlarge the center area. You can also change the location of the area to be enlarged. buttons Press the <D.ZOOM +>...

  • Page 51: Using The Av Mute Function

    When [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during AV MUTE. Using the P IN P function (Only for PT-VW345NZ) Two images can be projected simultaneously in form of projection mode (a small sub screen in the main screen [P IN P]/a small sub screen side by side with the main screen [SIDE BY SIDE]).

  • Page 52: Using The P-Timer Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the P-TIMER function You can operate the P-TIMER function. Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or time remaining in the preset time. button Press the <P-TIMER>...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Settings

    Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 53...

  • Page 54: 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. f The main menu screen appears.

  • Page 55: Resetting Adjustment Values To The Factory Default

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

  • Page 56: Sub Menu

    [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] [AUTO] [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] [SCREEN SETTING]* [STARTUP LOGO] [DEFAULT LOGO] [AUTO SETUP SETTING] [AUTO] [SIGNAL SEARCH] [ON] [BACK COLOR] [BLUE] [WIDE MODE] [SXGA MODE] [P-TIMER] [P IN P]* [OTHER FUNCTIONS] *1 Only for PT-VW345NZ. 56 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 57: Projector Setup

    [MEMORY VIEWER] [STATUS] [INITIALIZE] *1 Only for [Panasonic APPLICATION] signals input. Note f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector. The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected.

  • Page 58: [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 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 59: [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. f The [BRIGHTNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range...

  • Page 60: [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. f The [COLOR TEMPERATURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.

  • Page 61: [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. f The [DAYLIGHT VIEW] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.

  • Page 62: [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 63: [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 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 64: [Shift]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [CORNER CORRECTION] Press as to select [KEYSTONE]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEYSTONE] screen is displayed. Press as to select [CORNER CORRECTION]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [CORNER CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Press as to select the item to adjust, then press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 65: [Dot Clock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu The image position moves to the Press the w button. right. Horizontal (right and left) adjustment. The image position moves to the Press the q button. left. [DOT CLOCK] (Only for still image computer (RGB) signals input) Use this function to adjust and minimize the effect of interference caused by projection of patterns consisting of vertical stripes.

  • Page 66: [Aspect]

    *2 Standard signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 4:3 or 5:4. *3 Wide-screen signals are input signals with an aspect ratio of 16:10, 16:9 or 15:9. *4 [SCREEN FORMAT] is only for PT-VW345NZ. Note f The image size may be switched abnormally when [AUTO] is selected, please set to [NORMAL] or [WIDE] according to the input signal.

  • Page 67: [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 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fPress as to select a language, and press <ENTER>...

  • Page 68: [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 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 69: [Hdmi Signal Level]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press qw to switch the item. f 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> terminal of the projector and the image is not projected correctly.

  • Page 70: [Screen Setting]

    Set the logo display when the power is turned on. 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 71: [Auto Setup Setting]

    [BLUE] 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 72: [P-Timer]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu f The items will switch each time you press the button. [SXGA] Normal setting. [SXGA +] Set this when the edge of the image is cropped. [P-TIMER] Set and operate the presentation timer function. Press as to select [P-TIMER].

  • Page 73: [P In P]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [P IN P] (Only for PT-VW345NZ) Locate a separate, small sub screen in the main screen to project two images simultaneously. Press as to select [P IN P]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [P IN P] screen is displayed.

  • Page 74: [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 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 75: [Initial Start Up]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select the [PROJECTOR ID]. f 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 76: [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. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [NORMAL] Select when high luminance is required.

  • Page 77: [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 78: [Function Button]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [EZ570 SERIES] EZ570 series, EW630 series, EW530 series, EX600 series, EX500 series [VW431D] VW431D series Press the <ENTER> button. [FUNCTION BUTTON] The function assigned to the <FUNCTION> button of the remote control is displayed. You can also release the assigned setting.

  • Page 79: [Off]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [OFF] Disables audio output in the standby mode. Enables audio output in the standby mode when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this [ON] time, press the <VOL - / VOL +> buttons on the remote control or qw buttons on the control panel to adjust the volume.

  • Page 80: [Easy Setting]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [EASY SETTING] You can set the operation when press the <EASY SETTING/CANCEL> button on the control panel. Press as to select [EASY SETTING]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [EASY SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [FOCUS ASSIST], [SCREEN FIT] or [COLORBOARD].

  • Page 81: [Initialize All]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Setting [TIMER] Press as to select [TIMER]. Press qw to switch the setting of the timer. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] → [1000 H] → [2000 H] → [3000 H] → [4000 H] → [5000 H] → [6000 H] [FILTER COUNTER RESET] Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET].

  • Page 82: [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 54) 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 83: [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] Disables the text display.

  • Page 84: [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 85: [Network/Usb] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [NETWORK/USB] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK/USB] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.

  • Page 86: [Wireless Lan]

    Note f Projectors that can be connected to [S-DIRECT] or [M-DIRECT] are up to 10. f When [WIRELESS LAN] is set to [S-DIRECT] or [M-DIRECT] and the input signal is other than [Panasonic APPLICATION], the normal wireless connection is disabled.
  • Page 87 It is possible to project the images which are stored in iPad / iPhone / iPod touch / Android and are sent to the projector by using the dedicated application. For more details, please refer to the following URL. http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ Detailed setup of [USER1]/[USER2]/[USER3] Press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 88 For details, please refer to the Operating Instructions of the access point. Press as to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. r Default setting of [USER1], [USER2], [USER3] f The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory. [SSID] Panasonic Projector [DHCP] [IP ADDRESS] 192.168.11.100 [SUBNET MASK] 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 89: [Connection Lock]

    The items will switch each time you press the button. The [NETWORK/USB] input signal can be switched between [Panasonic APPLICATION], [OFF] [Miracast(TM)] and [MEMORY VIEWER]. [Panasonic APPLICATION] The [Panasonic APPLICATION] is the fixed [NETWORK/USB] input signal. [Miracast(TM)] The [Miracast(TM)] is the fixed [NETWORK/USB] input signal. [MEMORY VIEWER] The [MEMORY VIEWER] is the fixed [NETWORK/USB] input signal.

  • Page 90: [Network Control]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [NETWORK CONTROL] Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network. Press as to select [NETWORK CONTROL]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. This function is enabled.

  • Page 91: [Memory Viewer]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [MEMORY VIEWER] Change the setting of MEMORY VIEWER. Press as to select [MEMORY VIEWER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [MEMORY VIEWER] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item, and press qw to set the selected item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 92 Android mobile terminal and computer Miracast-certified device which are installed with the Wireless Manager Communication IEEE802.11n IEEE802.11n method Connection method WPS + Wi-Fi Direct Panasonic proprietary + User connections Video transmission Miracast Panasonic proprietary method 92 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 93: Connecting With Wired Lan

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Connecting with Wired LAN Projector settings Use the LAN cable (Straight) to connect the projector with computer. Turn on the projector. Press the <MENU> button to display the [NETWORK/USB] menu, and then select [WIRED LAN], and press <ENTER>...

  • Page 94: Computer Operation

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [USER1] ~ [USER3] [SSID] Panasonic Projector [DHCP] [IP ADDRESS] 192.168.11.100 [SUBNET MASK] 255.255.255.0 [DEFAULT GATEWAY] 192.168.11.1 [AUTHENTICATION] OPEN [ENCRYPTION] NONE [CHANNEL] [DNS1]/[DNS2] NONE Computer operation Make the network setting according to your system administrator.

  • Page 95: Accessing From The Web Browser

    Enter your “User name” and “Password”. f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (lower case). Click [OK] to display the Projector status page. f [Projector status] page is displayed.
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Description of each item 1 Page tab 4 [Detailed set up] Switches pages by clicking this item. The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. 2 [Status] The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this 5 [Change password] item.

  • Page 97: Error Information Page

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] 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. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error. 1 Self-diagnosis result display [FAILED]: Indicates that there is a problem.
  • Page 98 Switches the closed caption mode. Note f After selecting [NETWORK/USB] in [INPUT], it will select the previous input source. If you need to select the other, please press the <Miracast> / <MEMORY VIEWER> / <Panasonic APP> button on the remote control. 98 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Advanced control] page Click [Projector control] → [Advanced control]. 1 [POSITION] 2 [PICTURE] Adjusts the position of image and the keystone Adjusts the items of image. correction. [Network config] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. fClick [Network config] to display the [CAUTION!] screen.

  • Page 100: [Ip Address]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Wireless LAN (M-DIRECT) 1 [IP ADDRESS] 5 [KEY] Enter the IP address. Set the key to be used in M-DIRECT. Input either 8 to 63 alphanumerics or a 64 digit string in the 2 [SUBNET MASK] hexadecimal format.
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. 1 [Input IP address] 3 Example of display when the connection has Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu 7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] [LAMP RUNTIME]: Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL An E-mail message is sent when the remaining lamp on ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not time for the lamp has reached the value set at the right to be used.

  • Page 103: Contents Of Mail Sent

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] 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-VW345N Serial No...
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] 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-VW345N Serial No : 000000000 -----...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [ECO management set up] page You can make settings for the ECO management function of the projector. Click [Detailed set up] → [ECO management set up]. 1 [LAMP POWER] 5 [AV MUTE DETECTION] Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Administrator] account 1 [Account : Administrator] 5 [New] [Password] Displays the account to change. Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) 2 [Current] [User name] 6 [New] [Password (Retype)] Enter the user name before the change.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Change Password] (For user rights) Only the change of password is enabled under the user rights. 1 [Old password] 3 [Retype] Enter the current password. Enter the desired new password again. 2 [New password] 4 [OK] Enter the desired new password.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Tools] page Click [Tools] on the control page. 1 [Control System] [DHCP] Displays the current setting. Set the information required for communicating with the [IpAddress] controller to be connected with the projector. Displays the current setting. 2 [User Password] [SubnetMask] Set the user rights password for the Crestron...
  • Page 109 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu [Help] page Click [Help] on the control page. The [Help Desk] window is displayed. 1 [Help Desk] Send/receive messages to/from an administrator who uses Crestron Connected™. ENGLISH - 109...

  • Page 110: Memory Viewer Function

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Memory Viewer function The Memory Viewer function makes it is possible to project the video and pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory is inserted into the projector. rWhat you can project with the Memory Viewer function Memory Viewer function supports the following files.

  • Page 111: Displaying The Memory Viewer Screen

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Displaying the memory viewer screen Press the <MEMORY VIEWER> button on the remote control. f The folder list and the thumbnail are displayed in the following menu. f Press the <AUTO SETUP/CANCEL> button on the remote control or the <EASY SETTING/CANCEL> button on the control panel, the folder list and thumbnail will change.

  • Page 112: Playing The Video

    The position of resume play will be reset when switch the [Miracast(TM)] and [Panasonic APPLICATION] input, the AC power cord is cut off or the USB memory is removed. When [AUTOPLAY] is set to [ON] All video files in the same folder will play automatically.

  • Page 113: About Miracast(Tm)

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK/USB] menu Description of the memory viewer screen The indication of icons on the memory viewer screen are as following: Icon indicates that can move to the upper layer. Move to the upper layer when selected. Icon indicates the lower layer of the folder.

  • Page 114: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 5 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. 114 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 115: Lamp And Warning Indicators

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - LAMP and WARNING Indicators LAMP and WARNING Indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. Attention f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the Æ...

  • Page 116: Replacement

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement f 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 43, 40) Æ...

  • Page 117: Lamp Unit

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Attaching the air filter unit Attach the unused air filter unit to the projector. f 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 118 The lamp contains mercury. Consult your local municipality or your dealer about correct disposal of used lamp units. Attention f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units.

  • Page 119: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Replacement Turn off the Power by following the procedure in "Powering Off the Projector" ( Æ page 43). 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 120: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 121: Faq

    Is the [WIRELESS LAN] menu set to [DISABLE]? f Is the input source [Miracast(TM)] selected correctly? f Is [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] selected in [CONNECTION LOCK] menu? Please change the setting. f Please check the setting of the Miracast-certified device. For details about the connection method of Miracast, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Miracast-certified device.

  • Page 122: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. 122 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 123: Technical Information

    INST ? query Returns the name set in [NAME CHANGE] of NAME ? Projector name query ××××× [NETWORK/USB]. Manufacturer name INF1 ? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query VW345NZ INF2 ? Model name query Returns model name. VX415NZ INF0 ? Other information query ×××××...

  • Page 124: 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 125 Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request for connection to the projector. f Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page.

  • Page 126: 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 Computer...

  • Page 127: 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 128: [Menu Lock Password] Operations

    To check if the power is on, use the “Power ― query” command. Power off VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB1 RGB2 INPUT selection HDMI NETWORK Panasonic APPLICATION Miracast MEMORY VIEWER [OFF] Freeze [ON] Volume up Volume down D. ZOOM up D. ZOOM down AV MUTE mode off...

  • Page 129: Two Window Display Combination List

    : Picture in Picture combinations are disabled. ― Note f [MEMORY VIEWER], [Miracast(TM)] and [Panasonic APPLICATION] do not support two window display function. f When setting the movie-based signal 1080/24p, 1080/24sF,1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/50p or 1080/60p for HDMI input, the two window display function will be disabled.

  • Page 130: 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. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = RGB, Y = YC , H = HDMI Scanning frequency PnP*...
  • Page 131 Note f The number of display dots is 1 280 x 800 for the PT-VW345NZ and 1 024 x 768 for the PT-VX415NZ. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Specifications Specifications Model No. PT-VW345NZ PT-VX415NZ 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 When [STANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [NORMAL]: 14 W 1.5 cm (0.59")
  • Page 133 Chapter 6 Appendix - Specifications Model No. PT-VW345NZ PT-VX415NZ 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 HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible IN>...

  • Page 134: Dimensions

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 24.4 (0.96") 113.0 (4.45") 198.0 (7.80") 326.0 (12.83") 352.0 (13.86") Actual dimension may differ by product.  134 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 135: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

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

  • Page 136: Glossary

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Glossary Glossary Item Descriptions See page These are stations for relaying electromagnetic signals between computers Access point in a wireless LAN. When a computer is connected to an access point, it can communicate through the network connected to the access point. Next generation standard cryptography standardized by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
  • Page 137 Chapter 6 Appendix - Glossary Item Descriptions See page Abbreviation of EAP-Message digest algorithm 5. It is one of the wireless authentication methods compatible with IEEE 802.1X. Authentication is (EAP-MD5) performed with ID and password. Password is sent encrypted with challenge &...

  • Page 138: Software License

    © Panasonic Corporation 2013 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation (2) the software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (3) the software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE...

  • Page 139: Index

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Index Index [PROJECTOR SETUP] ....74 [P-TIMER] ........72 About your projector ....... 25 [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] ....69 Accessing from the Web browser ... 95 [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] ....75 Accessories ........22 How to adjust the state of the Read this first!........
  • Page 140 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 W1113CC2034 -ST...

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