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Functional Manual
LCD Projector
Commercial Use
PT-VW350
Model No.
PT-VX420
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product.
■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual
for future use.
■ Before using your projector, be sure to read "Read this first!" (xpages 2 to 8).
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TQBJ0860
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
PT-VW350 Model No. PT-VX420 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. ■ Before using your projector, be sure to read “Read this first!” (xpages 2 to 8). -
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 Centre 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.
- Page 5 Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. (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 6 Read this first! WARNING: „ POWER The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet 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, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
- Page 7 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
- Page 8 Read this first! CAUTION: „ POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
- Page 9 As for the terms and conditions, please refer to the software license of the supplied CD-ROM. If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav.pj.gpl.pavc@ml.jp.panasonic.com) by email. r Illustrations in these operating instructions f Note that illustrations of the projector and screens may differ from the ones you actually see.
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Page 10: Features Of The Projector
Features of the Projector Quick Steps For details, see the corresponding pages. High Contrast 1. Set up your projector. ▶ A high contrast of 12 000:1 is achieved by (x page 26) the unique optical system. Auto Setup Function 2. Connect with other devices. ▶... -
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 ........ 43 Using the P-TIMER function ......... 43 Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function ...... 43 Chapter 1 Preparation Controlling the volume of the speaker .... - Page 12 Contents [P-TIMER] ............. 66 Specifications ............114 [P IN P] ..............67 Dimensions ............116 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] ......... 67 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards....... 117 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ........69 Index ............... 118 [STATUS] .............. 69 [COMPUTER2 SELECT] ........69 [PROJECTOR ID] ..........69 [INITIAL START UP] ..........
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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 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 15: 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 16: Disposal
Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Disposal To dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. -
Page 17: 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> (N2QAYA000071) (N2QAYA000070) (TXFQB02WYKZ) PT-VW350 PT-VX420 Power cord AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> (TXFSX02UXRZ) (for remote control unit) (TXFSX02UYAZ) String <1>... -
Page 18: 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 This is a list of projectors that are compatible Instruction / list (PDF) List of compatible projector models... -
Page 19: About Your Projector
Correct keystone distortion. (x page 41) 1 Power <v/b> button Turn the projector on or off. (x pages 36, 39) 11 <P IN P> Button (Only for PT-VW350) (v standby / b power on) Operate the P IN P function. -
Page 20: 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 1.Do not use old battery with new one. - Page 21 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Attention f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector. r Control panel and Indicators 6 <MENU> button 1 Power <v/b> button Displays the menu screen. (x page 47) Turns the projector on/off.
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Page 22: Connecting Terminals
Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Connecting terminals 1 <COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal 7 <AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB or YC This is the terminal to input audio signals. signals. Left input (L) and right input (R) are provided for the <AUDIO IN 3>... -
Page 23: Preparing The Remote Control
(ii) Chapter 1 Preparation - Preparing the remote control Preparing 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. -
Page 24: 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, attach the lens cap. To prevent loss for the lens cap, please according to the following procedures, attach the lens cap with the string of accessories. -
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 mode There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 70) 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
LT : Maximum distance Attention f Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” (x page 14). Projection distance For PT-VW350 All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection For 4:3 aspect ratio... - Page 28 The calculated distance may contain a certain error. If you want to calculate the projection distance with projected image size SD (unit: inch) by substituting, please assign 0.0254 times to the SD value. For PT-VW350 For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio...
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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. Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the figure and retract by rotating in the opposite direction. -
Page 30: 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 31 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting <COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names +5 V — — DDC data HD/SYNC DDC clock *1: It is only for RGB signals when the terminal is used as the input terminal. <HDMI IN>...
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Page 32: Connecting Example : Av Equipment
Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example : AV equipment For <HDMI IN>/<VIDEO IN>/<S-VIDEO IN> terminals Blu-ray disk player DVD player Video deck (TBC built-in) 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 33: 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 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. For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 2). Attaching Check the shapes of the <AC IN>... -
Page 36: Powering On The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Indicator status Status Projecting. The power is on and the lamp is not working. The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO Green MANAGEMENT] x [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to [READY]. Blinking The lamp starts work. The projector will project image after a while. *1: The indicator will light as the following order: 2.75 seconds (light) →... - Page 37 2 000 m (6 562') above sea level, and set it to [HIGH2] when using the projector at altitude between 2 000 m (6 562′) and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea level. *1 Only for PT-VW350. Press qw to switch the setting. Press the <ENTER> button to perform next initial setting.
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Page 38: Making Adjustments And Selections
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Initial setting (standby mode) Item Description Page Set the operation mode during standby. f The default setting is [ECO] that keeps power consumption low during standby. f Set to [NORMAL] to use the network function or the serial communication function during standby. -
Page 39: Powering Off The Projector
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Adjust the size of the image to match the screen with the zoom ring. Adjust the focus with the focus ring. Note f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the initial setting screen is displayed after projection starts. -
Page 40: Projecting
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices (x page 30) and connection of the power cord (x page 34) and switch on the power (x page 36) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal. -
Page 41: 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 42: 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. f This operation can be also performed using the <INPUT SELECT>... -
Page 43: 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 image temporarily. -
Page 44: Controlling The Volume Of The Speaker
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control r Button functions of moving screen Operation menu Operation Adjustment Press the a button. The display position moves down. The display position moves up. Press the s button. The display position moves right. -
Page 45: Using The P In P Function
Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the P IN P function (Only for PT-VW350) 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 46: Chapter 4 Settings
Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. 46 - ENGLISH... -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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-VW350. ENGLISH - 49... -
Page 50: Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation
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] [TEST PATTERN]... -
Page 51: [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 sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press asqw to set. -
Page 52: [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 53: [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 54: [Digital Cinema Reality]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. Enables auto correction of [DAYLIGHT VIEW]. The brightness of the room is detected by the luminance [AUTO] sensor, and the vividness of the image is automatically corrected. -
Page 55: [Rgb/Yp B P R ]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [RGB/YP ]/[RGB/YC Set it to [AUTO] normally. If images are not displayed correctly when this is set to [AUTO], set either [RGB], [YC ] or [YP in accordance with the input signal. Press as to select [RGB/YP ] or [RGB/YC Press qw or the <ENTER>... -
Page 56: [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 sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set. -
Page 57: Corner Correction
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Press the <ENTER> button. f The [KEYSTONE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press asqw to adjust the item. Items Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Adjusts the right of Press the w button. the keystone. -60 ~ +60 Adjusts the left of the Press the q button. -
Page 58: [Shift]
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [SHIFT] (Only for computer signal 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 59: [Over Scan]
) signals input *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-VW350. ENGLISH - 59... -
Page 60: [Frame Lock]
Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Note f The image size may be switched abnormally when [AUTO] is selected, please set to [NORMAL] or [WIDE] according to the input signal. f Some size modes are not available for certain types of input signals. f If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio for the input signals is selected, the images will appear differently from the originals. -
Page 61: [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 sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. fPress as to select a language, and press <ENTER>... -
Page 62: [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 sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set. -
Page 63: [Hdmi Signal Level]
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Hides the warning message. [ON] Displays the warning message. [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the <HDMI IN>... -
Page 64: [Screen Setting]
Closed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed. [SCREEN SETTING] (Only for PT-VW350) Set the screen size. When changing the aspect of a projected image, correct to the optimum image position for the set screen. Set as necessary for the screen in use. -
Page 65: [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 66: [P-Timer]
Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [P-TIMER] Set and operate the presentation timer function. Press as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed. [MODE] Switches the elapsed time between [COUNT UP] and [COUNT DOWN]. [TIMER] Sets the finish time of timer when [COUNT DOWN] is selected. -
Page 67: [P In P]
Press as to select [EXIT]. Press the <ENTER> button. [P IN P] (Only for PT-VW350) 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. - Page 68 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Turn off audio and image when the projector is not used for a certain period of time. To release this function, [AV MUTE] press the <RETURN> button or the <AV MUTE> button on the remote control. [DIGITAL ZOOM] For details, refer to "Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function"...
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Page 69: [Projector Setup] Menu
Note f If you attach a lamp unit used in a projector of a model different from the projector (PT-VW350, PT-VX420) to the projector, or when the lamp unit used in the projector to a projector of a different model, the [RUNTIME] displayed in [STATUS] may differ from the actual time. -
Page 70: [Initial Start Up]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [PROJECTOR ID] screen is displayed. Press as to select a projector ID. f Select one from [ALL], and [1] to [6]. [ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number. -
Page 71: [Lamp Power]
Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu f Do not set the projector in the elevation of 2 700 m or above, otherwise it may shorten the life of the internal parts (8 858′) and result in malfunctions. f When it is set to [HIGH1] or [HIGH2], the fan noise becomes louder and fan speed increases. [LAMP POWER] Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment of the projector or the purpose. -
Page 72: [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 73: [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 74 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 time, press [ON] the <VOL - > button / <VOL +> button on the remote control or qw buttons on the control panel to adjust the volume.
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Page 75: [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 76: [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 sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press in order, and press the <ENTER>... -
Page 77: [Text Display]
Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu Note f The entered password is displayed with "" mark on the screen. f An error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is incorrect. Re-enter the correct password. f 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 78: [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 79: [Network] Menu
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from sub-menu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set. -
Page 80: [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. f The [NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed. Select characters with the asqw buttons and press the <ENTER> button to enter the projector name. -
Page 81: [Status]
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [STATUS] Displays the current network status. Press as to select [STATUS]. Press the <ENTER> button. f The [STATUS] screen is displayed. [DHCP] Displays the usage state of the DHCP server. [IP ADDRESS] Displays the IP address. [SUBNET MASK] Displays the subnet mask. -
Page 82: Off
Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Connecting with Wired LAN Example of a normal network connection Computer Projector LAN cable (straight) LAN cable (straight) Attention f When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors. Note f A LAN cable is required to use the network function. -
Page 83: Accessing From The Web Browser
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 (lower case). Click [OK]. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. - Page 84 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu Available functions per account With the administrator rights, all functions can be used. With the user rights, available functions are restricted. Select an account according to the purpose of use. Item Function Administrator rights User rights Page [Projector status]...
- Page 85 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Projector status] page Click [Status] → [Projector status]. Display the status of the projector for the following items. 1 [PROJECTOR TYPE] 10 [INPUT] Displays the type of projector. Displays the status of the selected input. 11 [INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE] 2 [PROJECTOR NAME] Displays the name set in the projector.
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Page 86: 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. 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 87 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 [INPUT] 4 [AV MUTE] Switches the input signal. Switches between AV mute on/off. 2 [VOLUME] 5 [POWER] Adjusts the volume level. Turns on/off the power. 3 [PICTURE MODE] 6 [CLOSED CAPTION] Switches the picture mode.
- Page 88 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [Network config] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config]. Click [Network config]. f The [CAUTION!] screen is displayed. Select the item which you want to change the setting, then click [Next]. f The current setting is displayed. Click [Change] button.
- Page 89 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]. 1 [Input IP address] 3 Example of display when the connection has Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
- Page 90 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] 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.
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Page 91: [Off]
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-VW350 Serial No... - Page 92 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-VW350 Serial No : 000000000 ----- check system -----...
- Page 93 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]. 1 [LAMP POWER] 5 [AV MUTE DETECTION] Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function.
- Page 94 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] 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] Enter the user name before the change. 6 [New] [Password (Retype)] Enter the desired new password again.
- Page 95 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu 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. (Up to 16 characters Determines the change of password. in single byte) Note f To change the account of the administrator, you must enter the [User name] and [Password] in [Current].
- Page 96 Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu 1 [Control System] 4 Network status Displays the settings of wired LAN. Set the information required for communicating with the [DHCP] controller to be connected with the projector. Displays the current setting. 2 [User Password] [IpAddress] Set the user rights password for the Crestron...
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Page 97: Chapter 5 Maintenance
Maintenance Chapter 5 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. ENGLISH - 97... -
Page 98: 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 indicator <LAMP> and the warning indicator <WARNING> will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows. Attention f Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Off the projector”. -
Page 99: Maintenance/Replacement
Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/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 from the wall outlet. (x pages 35, 39) f Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering Off the projector” (x page 39) when performing power supply operation. Maintenance Outer Case Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth. -
Page 100: Lamp Unit
Chapter 5 Maintenance - 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 101 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 102 Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Turn off the Power by following the procedure in "Powering Off the Projector". (x page 39) Remove the AC power plug from the wall outlet. f Wait at least 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and surroundings are cool. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the lamp cover fixing screw (×1) until it turns freely and remove the lamp cover.
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Page 103: 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 104: Chapter 6 Appendix
Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. 104 - ENGLISH... -
Page 105: Technical Information
11 12 21 22 31 INST ? NAME ? Projector name query xxxxx Returns the name set in [NAME CHANGE] of [NETWORK]. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. VW350 INF2 ? Model name query Returns model name. VX420... -
Page 106: 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 107 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.
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Page 108: 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 109: 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 110: [Menu Lock Password] Operations
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. r Projector control command Command Control contents Parameter / return string Remarks Power on... -
Page 111: Two Window Display Combination List
Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Two window display combination list Sub Window COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO Main Window ― ― ― ― ― COMPUTER1 ― ― ― ― ― COMPUTER2 ― ― ― ― ― HDMI ― VIDEO ―... -
Page 112: 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, R = RGB, Y = YC , H = HDMI Scanning frequency PnP*... - Page 113 Note f The number of display dots is 1 280 x 800 for the PT-VW350 and 1 024 x 768 for the PT-VX420. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.
- Page 114 When [STANDBY MODE] of [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [NORMAL] : 9.5 W When [STANDBY MODE] of [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [NORMAL], and [IN STANDBY MODE] of [AUDIO SETTING] is set to [ON] : 24 W PT-VW350 1.5 cm (0.59") (aspect ratio 16 : 10) Panel size PT-VX420 1.6 cm (0.63") (aspect ratio 4 : 3)
- Page 115 Chapter 6 Appendix - Specifications Projection size 0.76 m -7.62 m (30"-300") PT-VW350 16 : 10 Screen aspect ratio PT-VX420 4 : 3 Projection scheme [FRONT/DESK], [FRONT/CEILING], [REAR/DESK], [REAR/CEILING] (Menu setting system) Speaker 1 (4.0 cm round-type) Maximum usable volume output 10 W...
- Page 116 Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 24.4 (31/32") 113.0 (4-7/16") 198.0 (7-25/32") 326.0 (12-27/32") 352.0 (13-27/32") * Actual dimension may differ by product. 116 - ENGLISH...
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Page 117: Bottom View
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 118: Accessing From The Web Browser
Chapter 6 Appendix - Index Index [INITIAL START UP] ....70 Specifications ....114 <INPUT SELECT>... - Page 119 Atıkların atılmasıyla ilgili yanlış uygulamalar yasayla belirlenmiş olan cezalara sebebiyet verebilir. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2015 Panasonic Systems Communications Company of North America 5th Floor, Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 TEL: (877) 803 - 8492 Panasonic Canada Inc.