Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT CW230 Operating Instructions

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Important 
 
Information
Cautions when setting the projectors J
Do not stack the projectors. z
Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector. z
Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system directly b\
low to the ventilation ports (intake and  z
exhaust) of the projector.
1.5 (50 cm)
3 (1 m)
Do not place the projector in an enclosed space.  z
If you need to place the projector in an enclosed space, additional air conditioning and ventilation system 
must be equipped. When ventilation is insufficient, remaining heat may trigger the protection circuit of the 
projector.
Security
Take safety measures against following incidents. J
Personal information being leaked via this product. z
Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party . z
Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party. z
Security instruction ( JÆpage 55 )
Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. z
Change your password periodically. z
Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer . Do not tell your password  z
in case you receive such an inquiry.
The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others. z
Set a password and restrict the users who can log in.  z
Disposal
When disposing of the product, ask your local authority or dealer about \
the correct methods of disposal.
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of the used lamp unit, ask your nearest local authoriti\
es or dealer
about proper disposal of the unit.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions or your local di\
sposal rule or guidelines. 
						

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Important 
 
InformationCautions on use
In order to get the picture quality J
Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light  z
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  z
conditioner can cause a shimmering effect on screen. 
Avoid use in locations where exhaust or streams of air from projector, other devices and air conditioners flow 
between the projector and the screen.
The lens of projector is affected by the heat from the luminous source. Because of this, the focusing may not  z
be stable right after the power is turned on. Focusing is stabled after projecting image for 30 minutes and 
longer.
Do not touch the surface of the projection window with your bare hand. J
If the surface of the projection window becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and 
projected onto the screen.
DLP chips J
The DLP chips are precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or  z
always lit, but this is not a malfunction.
Directing a high power laser beam onto the projection window surface can damage the DMD element. z
Optical components J
Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy exposure to dust or tobacco smoke will 
reduce the service life of the optical components and may necessitate th\
eir replacement within less than one year 
of use. For details, consult your dealer.
Lamp J
The luminous source of the projector is a mercury lamp with high internal pressure.
A high pressure mercury lamp has following characteristics.
The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage. z
The lamp may burst with sound or shorten life by shock or chipping. z
The life of the lamp varies greatly depending on individual specificities and usage conditions. In particular,  z
continuous use over 22 hours and frequent on/off switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and 
affect the lamp life.
In rare cases, the lamp burst shortly after the projection. z
The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacem\
ent cycle. Make sure to replace the  z
lamp unit consistently. (“When to replace the lamp unit” (Æ page 62))
If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a fo\
rm of smoke. z
It is recommended to store replacement lamps for contingency. z
It is recommended to have authorized engineer or your dealer replace the lamp unit. z
Viewing 3D pictures  J
Caution for properly viewing 3D pictures:
The optimum 3D viewing distance from the screen is about 3 m or more and\
 your eyes should be level with  z
the screen.
Viewing 3D images for an extended period of time or viewing them from an oblique angle can cause eye  z
strain.
Take breaks when viewing 3D images for an extended period of time. As this may cause eye fatigue.  z
Some image sources can cause pseudoscopic image problem. Check the 3D se\
ttings to get the 3D effect. z
If the right-eye image and left-eye image are switched, you may not get \
the 3D effect, resulting in eye strain  z
or nausea.
There are differences in 3D visual perception between individuals. z
If you get double vision or don’t get the 3D effect, discontinue using the projector.  z
If you experience fatigue or nausea, stop using the projector. z
After viewing the rotating, swinging, or jumping 3D images, you may experience 3D motion sickness.  z
If you experience such symptom, immediately stop viewing the 3D images and take a break until the symptom  z
has subsided. 
						

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Important 
 
Information
If you view 3D images in bright ambient light environment, you may not a\
ble to see them clearly. Or if you use  z
the 3D glasses in a room which fluorescent lighting (50Hz), flickering may occur. If these happen, change the 
room lighting condition by making the room dark or turning off the light.
Restrictions on viewing 3D images:
Children who are six year of age or younger should not view 3D images. z
Parents should accompany and monitor their children as children cannot properly express discomfort with 3D  z
image viewing.
Photosensitive patients, patients with heart disease, pregnant women, elderly people, and people with serious  z
illness and/or with a history of epilepsy should not view 3D images.
We advise that you should refrain from viewing 3D images if you are in ba\
d physical condition. z
We do not recommend viewing 3D images if you need sleep or have been drin\
king alcohol. z
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
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Important 
 
InformationAccessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the 
number of accessories.
Remote control unit (x1)
(6451054586)
Power cord (x1)
(6103597768)
CD-ROM (x1)
(6103615875)
Batteries (AAA/R03 or 
AAA/LR03 type) (x2)
(for remote control unit)
RGB signal cable (x1) 
(6103580425)
AC power cord holder 
(x1) (6103573700)  
       (6103595221) 
Attention
After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly. z
For lost accessories, consult your dealer. z
The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subject to change without notice. z
Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children. z
Contents of the supplied  JCD-ROM
The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. [: Instructions/List (PDF)]
Operating Instructions – Projector Operations
Operating Instructions – Network Operations
Optional accessories
OptionsModel No.
Ceiling Mount BracketET-PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
Projector Mount Base   ET-PKC100B
Wall Mount Bracket    ET-PKC100W
Replacement Lamp UnitET-LAC100
Replacement Filter Unit ET-RFC100 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
(1)  Button
Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu. (Æpage 51)
(2)  Input Selection Buttons: , 
 , , , 
, . 
These buttons are used to select the input signal. 
(Æpage 31)
(3) ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button
Navigate the MENU display. (Æpage 35)
(4)  Button
Select a screen mode. (Æpage 47)
(5)  Button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (Æpage 35)
(6)  Button
     Pause the projected image and sound tentatively. 
(Æpage 32)
(7)  Button
Temporarily turn off the image on the screen. 
(Æpage 33)
(8)  Buttons
    Zoom in and out the images.(Æpage 33)
(9)  Buttons 
Adjust the volume of the speaker. (Æpage 33)
(10)  Button
Turn the projector on or off. (Æpage 26)
(11)  Button
Correct keystone distortion. (Æpage 32)
(12)  Button
Operate the information function. (Æpage 32)
(13)  Button
Select a lamp mode. (Æpage 33)
(14)  Button
Operate the P-timer function. (Æpage 33)
(15)  Button 
    Operate the 3D function. (Æpage 34)
(16)  Button
Select the image mode. (Æpage 33)
(17)  Button
Mute the sound. (Æpage 34)
(18) Remote control signal emitter
Attention
Do not drop the remote control. z
Avoid contact with liquids. z
Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote  z
control.
Note
If there are any obstacles between the remote control  z
and the remote control signal receptor, the remote control 
may not operate correctly.
You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote  z
control signal on the screen. The operating range may 
differ due to the loss of light caused by the properties of 
the screen.
When the remote control signal receptor is lit with a  z
fluorescent light or other strong light source, the projector 
may become inoperative. Set the projector as far from 
the luminous source as possible.
Point the remote control toward the projector (remote  z
control signal receptor) when pressing the buttons. See 
the below figures indicating Maximum operating range for 
the remote control.
16.4’(5 m)
16.4’(5 m)
11.5’(3.5 m)
(1)(10)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(17)
(16)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(3)
(18) 
						

							About Your Projector
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Preparation
(1) Control Panel and Indicators (Æpage 17)
(2) Remote control signal receptor
(3) Lamp cover (Lamp and Air Filter) (Æpage 63)
     The lamp unit and filter unit are located inside.
(4) Adjustable feet
     Adjust the projection angle.
(5) Speaker
(6) Air exhaust port
     Hot air is exhausted from the air exhaust port. Do 
not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
(7) Air intake port
(8) Projection Window 
(9) Focus Lever
Adjust the focus.
(10) Terminals and Connectors (Æpage 17)
(11) Kensington Security Slot
    This slot is for a Kensington lock used to deter 
    theft of the projector.
*   Kensington  is  a  registered  trademark  of  ACCO 
 Brands Corporation.
(12) AC IN
(13) Security Bar
WARNING:
Keep your hands and other objects  J
away from the air exhaust port.
Keep your hand and face away. z
Do not insert your finger. z
Keep heat-sensitive articles away. z
Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns 
or external damage.
Projector body
(4)
(1)(2)(3)
(5)(6)
(7)(8)(9)
(11)(10)(4)(13)
(12) 
						

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Preparation
(1) S-VIDEO IN
Connect to S-VIDEO output signals.
(2) VIDEO IN
Connect to VIDEO output signals.
(3) AUDIO IN
Connect to the audio output signals.
AUDIO IN has right and left (L and R) terminals.
(4) COMPUTER 1/COMPONENT AUDIO IN
Connect the audio input signals.
(5) COMPUTER 2 AUDIO IN 
Connect to the audio input signals.
(6) AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE)
Output the audio signals input to the projector.
(7) SERIAL IN
Connect to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
     
(8) 3D SYNC OUT
Connect a 3D sync. signal cable for an IR wireless 
emitter to this jack.
(9) LAN
Connect to a LAN cable for network connection.
(10) COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN
 Connect to COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN 
 input signals.
(11) COMPUTER 2 IN/ MONITOR OUT
 Connect to COMPUTER 2 IN/ MONITOR OUT 
 input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals 
 input the projector.
(12) HDMI IN
 Connect to HDMI input signals.
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector,  z
the network connection must be made indoors.
(5)  button
Execute the selected item.
(6)  button
Turn the projector on/off.
 (7)  button
Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu. (Æpage 31)
(8)  button
  Correct keystone distortion. (Æpage 32)
(9)  button
Displays the MENU screen. (Æpage 34)
(10) ▲▼(ZOOM -/+)/◄► (VOL -/+) buttons
      Navigate the MENU screen.
Adjust the volume level (with  buttons). 
(Æpage 33)
(11) Remote control signal receptor
    The  protruding  shape  allows  wide-angle  remote 
   control signal reception.
(1)  indicator
     Indicate the power status.
(2)  indicator
Indicate the abnormal conditions of the projector.
(3)  indicator
Light yellow when the projection lamp reaches its 
end of life.
(4)  indicator
     Turn blue when the projector is in 3D mode. 
(Æpage 30)
Control panel 
(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)
(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)
Side terminals
(1)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8)
(9)(10)(11)
(2)
(12) 
						

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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and Removing batteries
Open the cover1 ) Install batteries and close the cover2 ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of installation.  z
Setting Remote control ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate each projector individually using single 
remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
There are 2 different ID codes (Code 1 and Code 2), the initial ID number is [Code 1]\
.
 JSetting the ID number
  Press and hold both the MENU and IMAGE buttons together for 5 seconds or\
 more.  After changing the 
  code, make sure the remote control operates properly.
Note
For details, please refer to the [Remote control] of the [Setting] menu.\
 ( zÆpage 55)
This remote control is only for PT-CW230E and PT-CX200E. You cannot operate the other Panasonic projectors by using  z
this remote control.
MENU button
IMAGE button 
						

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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 6 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector.
 JMounting on the ceiling 
and projecting forward
Mounting on the ceiling  J
and projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Vertical projecting  J
upwards
(Using translucent screen)
Setting on a desk/floor  J
and projecting from 
forward
 JSetting on a desk/floor 
and projecting rear
(Using translucent screen)
Vertical projecting  J
downwards
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector in a location where screen exposure to outside light, light from light fixtures  zor other light is at a minimum. Also draw the curtains, close blinds and turn off light fixtures. 
Do not roll the projector more than 10 degrees from side to side.  zDo not roll the projector more than 5 degrees from side to side  z
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Parts for ceiling or wall mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling or wall by using the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: 
for high ceiling, ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), the optional projector mount base ET-PKC100B, and Wall Mount 
Bracket ET-PKC100W.
Use only the ceiling mount brackets or Wall Mount Bracket specified for this projector. z
Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket or  zWall Mount Bracket when you install the bracket or 
hanger and the projector.
Attention
To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket  zor Wall Mount Bracket 
must be carried by your dealer or a qualified technician. 
						

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Getting Started
Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right  
and the figures of throwing distance. You can adjust  
the display size. 
L Projection distance (cm)
SHHeight of the projection area (m)
SWWidth of the projection area (m)
SDDiagonal length of the projection area (m)
AHeight from bottom of projector to bottom 
of screen (cm) 
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” ( zÆ pages 10 to 14).
Special care should be used when DLP projectors are used in the same room as high power laser equipment. Direct or  z
indirect hitting of a laser beam on to the lens can severely damage the \
DMD element in which case there is a loss of 
warranty.
Note
When projecting to wall or flat objects, even slight warpage or irregularities of the screen may have an effect on the quality  z
of the projected images.
 JProjection distance for PT-CW230E
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)LALALA
1.40 m(55")24.0 cm(0.79')22.9 cm(0.75')----
1.52 m(60")26.5 cm(0.87')24.1 cm(0.79')23.7 cm(0.78')27.0 cm(0.89')23.0 cm(0.75')22.5 cm(0.74')
1.78 m(70")31.6 cm(1.04')26.4 cm(0.87')28.4 cm(0.93')29.7 cm(0.97')27.5 cm(0.90')24.5 cm(0.80')
2.03 m(80")36.7 cm(1.20')28.6 cm(0.94')33.0 cm(1.08')32.5 cm(1.07')32.0 cm(1.05')26.5 cm(0.87')
2.29 m(90")41.8 cm(1.37')30.9 cm(1.01')37.6 cm(1.23')35.3 cm(1.16')36.5 cm(1.02')28.5 cm(0.94')
2.54 m(100")--42.2 cm(1.39')38.0 cm(1.25')41.0 cm(1.35')30.5 cm(1.00')
2.79 m(110")----45.5 cm(1.49')32.5 cm(1.07')
* Install the projector where the projection distance should be within 23.0 cm and 45.5 cm in order to keep the  
   lens performance.
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490= SD(m) × 0.530
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872= SD(m) × 0.848
Projection distance (L)= 0.200425 × SD(m) - 0.039967= 0.18196 × SD(m)  -  0.039967= 0.1770 × SD(m)  -  0.039967
L
A
Screen