Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D3500U Operating Instructions

Using the REMOTE 2 terminal
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Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side of the main unit, it is possible to operate the projector from a
control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be received.
Pin assignments and control
Be sure to short-circuit Pins  and  when controlling.
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
• The following buttons on the remote control and the operation area of the projector can no longer
be operated when pins  and  are...

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Indication of lamp monitor
This projector is equipped with 2 indicators to show when a lamp needs replacement or there is an abnormal
internal temperature. These lamps flash or light up to indicate a problem.
Turn the power off and follow the steps below.
• To solve any problems that the TEMP and LAMP monitor show, first turn the power off by
following the steps on pages 22, 23.
• If the power indicator blinks in red (3 times), the projector has malfunctioned. Please consult your
dealer.
Attention...

Cleaning and replacement of air filter
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• If cleaning cannot remove the dust completely, then it is a sign to replace the air filter. Consult the
dealer. In addition, when the lamp unit is replaced, also replace the air filter.Note If too much dust is deposited in the air filter, temperature inside the main unit will rise and the temperature monitor
(TEMP) blinks, eventually turning off the power supply.
Clean the air filter section once every 100 hours or so as a guideline depending on the location of...

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Replacing the lamp unit
Precautions on lamp unit replacement
Remove the power plug and confirm that the surroundings of the lamp unit have cooled off.
Be careful when handling a light source lamp. The lamp unit has high internal pressure. If improperly handled,
explosion might result.
A used lamp unit may burst if it is handled violently.
For disposition of used lamps, request an industrial waste disposal contractor.
Do not reset the cumulative time, except when the lamp unit has been replaced with a...

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Lamp unit replacement steps
• After 1 500 hours (4 000 hours when long life lamp units are used) of operating the same lamp, it
is only possible to operate the unit for approximately 10 minutes. Steps  to  must be
completed within 10 minutes.Attention
Turn the power off by following the steps on page 23, remove the power plug and
confirm that the surroundings of the lamp unit have cooled off.
Check that the fan has stopped running.
Have a Phillips screwdriver ready ahead of time.
Loosen one screw...

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Replacing the lamp unit
Insert the power cord plug into the wall outlet and then
press the MAIN POWER switch.
Press the “POWER” button (or the POWER OFF ( I )
button on the remote control) so that a picture is
projected onto the screen.
Press the “MENU” button to display the MENU screen,
and then press the  and  buttons to move the
cursor to select “OPTION2”.
Press the “ENTER” button to display the “OPTION2”
screen, and select “SYSTEM INFORMATION” with the 
and buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The...

Using Web Browser Control 
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Accessing from the Web browser
Start the web browser on your PC, then
enter the IP address which was set in
the projector.
Enter “user1” in the user name field,
then enter the password in the
password field.
The default setting is “panasonic” (all lower case). If
you have changed the password, enter the new
password here. 
The host name set in the projector is displayed in
the “Realm” field.
Click [OK]. 
The Basic Control page is displayed.
Password change page
Click [Change...

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Using Web Browser Control 
Basic control page
This page is the first page displayed when the projector is accessed through a web browser.
To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control]. 
Control button
Click this item, and a
projector control page
appears.
E-mail set up button
Click this item, and an E-
mail setting page appears.
Monitor information
button
Click this item, and the
status of the projector is
displayed.
OSD
(On-screen Display)
display/non-display
Use these to...

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Monitor information page
Click [Projector control], then [Status information] to display the Status information page.
This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below.
Detail control page
Click [Projector control], then [Detail control] to display the Detail control page.
On-screen status is
displayed, even if the on-
screen of projector is set
to off.
Temporary stop of video
Lens adjustment
Audio menu display
Test pattern display
This button updates the
on-screen...

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Using Web Browser Control 
Error information page
When  is displayed on the status information screen, click it to display the error details.
OK: Normal operation
FAILED: Occurrence of trouble
When [FAILED] has appeared for an item
Parameter
MAIN CPU BUS
FAN
OPTICS MODULE
TEMPERATURE
INPUT AIR TEMPERATURE
AROUND LAMP
TEMPERATURE
LAMP REMAIN TIME
LAMP STATUS
SHUTTER
OPTICS MODULE TEMP.SENSOR
INPUT AIR TEMP.SENSOR
BATTERY
COLOR WHEEL
Description
Trouble has occurred in the microcomputer circuitry....