Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT-D7700U PT-DW7000U Operating Instructions

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When ET-MD95VM2 (optional) is installed with the projector, select the signaling system according to the
connected device.
Procedure of setting
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “OPTION” with the 
buttons.
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
Press the “ENTER” button.
The VIDEO SETTING screen will be displayed.
Choose an input signaling system with
the  buttons and switch to “LINE
or Y/C” or “YCbCr” with the 
buttons.
The selected signaling system appears.
(The picture may be distorted during the switching
operation.)
If LINE or Y/C is selected, use 
buttons to choose AUX (LINE) or
AUX (Y/C), and then use the 
buttons to switch to AUTO1 or
AUTO2.
The selected signaling system appears.
(The picture may be distorted during the switching
operation.)
Press the “MENU” button three times.
The on-screen indications disappear and the set
screen appears.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “VIDEO SETTING” with the 
buttons.
OPTION
  PROJECTOR ID 2
  SETTING FRONT-F
  LAMP SELECT DUAL
  LAMP POWER HIGH
  RS232C SETTING
  OSD POSITION 2
  SYSTEM INFORMATION
  COLOR MATCHING OFF
  VIDEO SETTING
  AUTO SETUP
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
VIDEO SETTING
  VIDEO SELECT  LINE or Y/C
  VIDEO SYSTEM 
  VIDEO  AUTO 1
  S VIDEO  AUTO 1
  AUX (LINE)  AUTO 1
  AUX (Y/C)  AUTO 1
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
How to change the signal for the ET-MD95VM2 (optional) 
						

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Pin assignments and signal names
The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its terminal section on the side, and this terminal is
compliant with RS-232C. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control.
Examples of connection
Single projector Plural projectors
Start
(1 byte)
 ID designate3 command 
characters (3 bytes)Parameter
 (undefined length)End
(1 byte)  Two ID  
characters 
(2 bytes)
Semicolon
(1 byte)Colon
(1 byte)
ZZ, 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2Pn ETXA D I 1 I 2 ;
(2 bytes)
Attention
Note
PCD-Sub 9-pin (female) 
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Communication cable
SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)
D-Sub 9-pin (female), 
external appearance
Serial input terminal Pin No.Signal name
TXD
RXD
GND
CTS
RTSDescription
NC
Send data
Receive data
Connected internally
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
D-Sub 9-pin (male),
external appearance
Serial output terminal
Pin No.
Signal name
RXD
TXD
GND
RTS
CTSDescription
NC
Receive data
Send data
NC
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameterRS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
9 600bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None
PC
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male)
Communication cable
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male) D-Sub 9-pin 
(female)
Communication cable
 
D-Sub 9-pin
(female)D-Sub 9-pin
(female) D-Sub 9-pin
(male)D-Sub 9-pin
(male)
SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)
• If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an “ER401” command to the computer.
• Projector ID supported on the RS-232C interface is ZZ (ALL) and a group of 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z.
• If a command is sent with a projector ID specified, the projector will return answer back only in the
following cases:
If it coincides with the projector ID,
ID specification is ALL and VPS-SYSTEM is the master, or
ID specification is group and Group is the master.
• No command can be sent or received for 10 to 60 seconds after the lamp starts lighting. Try
sending any command after that period has elapsed.
• When sending several commands, be sure to wait for a response from the projector before sending
the next command. When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
Communication conditions (Factory setting)
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
Using the serial terminals 
						

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Control commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
Cable specifications
• To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that
fits to your personal computer.Attention
Power “ON”
Power “OFF”
Switch input modes
Query for active 
lamp mode 
Active lamp mode
Lamp power setting
In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid.
 • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be accepted.
Parameter
VID = 
VIDEO       SVD = 
S-VIDEO
RG1 = 
RGB1       RG2 = 
RGB2       AUX=AUX
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = LAMP 1
3 = LAMP 2
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = Only LAMP 1 is on
3 = Only LAMP 2 is on
Parameter
0 = HIGH, 1= LOW
 RemarksCommand   Function of command
PON
POF
I I S
QSL
LPM
OLP
“SINGLE” will use the 
lamp (LAMP 1 or LAMP 2) with
shorter operating hours.
Projector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9NC
NC
NC
NCComputer
(DTE specifications) 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 NC
NC
NC
NC
• If you need a detailed command list, please contact your dealer. Note 
						

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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
Note

Example of a control panel layout
Projector set up in a meeting roomControl panel located in a different room
STANDBYON
LAMP Remote terminalExternal control
Remote terminal/External control
RGB1 VIDEO
RGB2 S-VIDEO
Using the REMOTE 2 terminal
Names of terminals
GND
POWER
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUX
SHUTTER
RST / SET
Open (H)
Controlled by remote control
OFF
Other
OFF
Short (L)
Controlled by external contact
ON
AUX
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
RGB2
RGB1
ON
GND
9
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
3Other
Other
Other
Other
• The “POWER”, “RGB” and “VIDEO” buttons on the remote control and projector will not operate when
pins  and  are shorted. In addition, it disables the main unit operation sections that correspond to
those functions, remote control buttons and RS-232C commands. 
						

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Displaying the internal test pattern
The projector has eight types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the set.
To display test patterns, follow the steps below.
• Results of adjustment on the image, picture quality, position, size and other factors will not be reflected
in test patterns.  Be sure to display the input signal before performing various kinds of setting.
Note
Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “TEST PATTERN” with the 
buttons.
Search through the various types of
test patterns with the  buttons.
Cycle of displayed internal test patterns
MENU screen
 + 
All whiteMENU screen
 + 
All blackMENU screen
 + 
Flag
MENU screen
 + 
Flag (inversion)
MENU screen
 + 
Color bars
MENU screen
 + 
Focus
MENU screen
 + 
Wind 
(inversion)MENU screen
 + 
Wind MENU screen
 + 
Entry screen
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
The RS-232C terminal of the projector is available as a RS-422 control terminal. RS-232C control terminal is
selected on shipping.
RS-422 control functions
CAUTION
Consult a service technician to
convert RS-422 control
functions. 
						

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Setting the security
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
PASSWORD
           :INPUT          ENTER:SET
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
The units security function serves to display the password input screen or to set and display the user companys
URL under the projected pictures.
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “SECURITY” with the 
buttons.
Select “PASSWORD” with the 
buttons.
Switch “PASSWORD” with the 
buttons.
ON: Password entry is enabled.
OFF: Password entry is disabled.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The PASSWORD screen will be displayed.

Press the , , , , , ,  and 
buttons in this order, and then press the “ENTER”
button.

Enter the new password, and press the “ENTER”
button. 
Note
• Only asterisks  will appear on the screen
to represent the actual characters of the
password when the password is entered.
Setting the password
The PASSWORD screen can be displayed when the power has been turned on. Unless the correct password is
entered, the user will be prohibited from performing any operations apart from the power off ( ) button and lens 
adjustments. 
						

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SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
TEXT
PASSWORD
   NEW
   CONFIRM
           :INPUT          ENTER:SET
Select “TEXT DISPLAY” with the 
buttons.
Select “ON” or “OFF” with the 
buttons.
ON: The text display is enabled.
OFF: The text display is disabled.
Note
• Only asterisks  will appear on the screen to
represent the actual characters of the password
when the password is entered.
Changing the password
The password can be changed.
Setting the text
The set text can be permanently displayed below the pictures being projected.
Changing the text
The characters displayed in the text can be changed when “ON” has been selected as the “TEXT DISPLAY”
setting.
Select “PASSWORD CHANGE” with the
buttons.
Select “TEXT CHANGE” with the 
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The PASSWORD screen will be displayed.
Set the password with the  ,  , 
and buttons.
Up to eight buttons can be set as the password.
Press the “ENTER” button.
For the purposes of confirmation, enter
the password again.
Press the “ENTER” button.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The TEXT screen will be displayed.
Select the text position with the 
buttons and the characters of the text
with the  buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The text is now changed. 
						

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How to use CP OPTION
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
         CP OPTION
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
CP OPTION
  OSD ON
  SYSTEM SELECTOR
  
   
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
The on-screen indication can be turned “ON” or “OFF” and the system selector setting can be changed using the
rear panel operating section of the main unit.
Setting the on-screen indication function
Procedure of setting
Hold down the “MENU” button for 3 or
so seconds.
If the on-screen function is “OFF”, the on-screen
indication will now appear, and the “CP OPTION”
item will be added to the main menu.
Select “CP OPTION” with the 
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The CP OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “OSD” with the  buttons.
Select “ON” or “OFF” with the 
buttons.
ON: The on-screen indication function is set to
“ON”.
OFF: The on-screen indication function is set to
“OFF”. 
						

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MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
         CP OPTION
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
CP OPTION
  OSD ON
  SYSTEM SELECTOR
  
   
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
SYSTEM SELECTOR
  VIDEO AUTO1
  S-VIDEO AUTO1
  
   
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE   ENTER:EXECUTE
Setting the system format
Procedure of setting
Hold down the “MENU” button for 3 or
so seconds.
If the on-screen function is “OFF”, the on-screen
indication will now appear, and the “CP OPTION”
item will be added to the main menu.
Select “SYSTEM SELECTOR” with the
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The SYSTEM SELECTOR screen will be
displayed.
Select one of the following inputs for
setting the system format with the
buttons.
“RGB1”, “RGB2”, “VIDEO”, “S-VIDEO”, “LINE”,
“Y/C”, “AUX”
Note• Only the inputs enabling the system
format to be selected are actually
displayed.
Note• For details on which system format can be
selected, refer to “How to change the
system format” (on page 69).
Select the system format with the 
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button. 
						

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The network module of the projector (ET-MD75NT) is provided with a LAN interface to enable projector control
from the Web browser of personal computer.  
In addition, the network module also fulfills automatic E-mail transmission function.  It can send mail to a
predefined E-mail address when the system malfunctions or when the lamp used hours reaches the set value.
Example of connection
A LAN cable is required to use the network module.
Hub
LAN cable (straight)
PC
• A Web browser is required to use this function.  Make sure that a Web browser is available in the system.
• Use Microsoft Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP for the OS of your personal computer.
• The Web browser should be Internet Explorer 5.01 or later or Netscape Navigator/Communicator 4.75 or later.
• To use the E-mail function, communication with E-mail server must be established.  Make sure that E-mail
feature is available in your system.
• Use a LAN cable of straight connection and compatible to Category 5.
• The length of LAN cable must be 100 m or shorter.
Name and function of network module parts
Network ModuleON-LINESERIAL
FUNCTION
TRANSMIT
RECEIVE
LAN terminal (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
Connect LAN cable here.
Serial input/output terminal
A special terminal for service person.
Connect nothing here.Function switch
Use this function to return the
network module setting to the
factory setting.
On-line lamp
This lamp lights up when the system gets ready
for LAN connection.
Unlit or blinking lamp indicates that the system is
in preparation for LAN connection.LAN signal sending lamp
Blinks when sending signals.
LAN signal receiving lamp
Blinks when receiving
signals.
LAN cable (straight)
Projector
• If the LAN terminal is touched by electrostatically charged hands (or body), failure may be caused by the
discharge of static electricity.
Be careful not to touch metallic part of LAN terminal or LAN cable.
How to use network module (optional)
Attention