Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW430U PT-FX400U Operating Instructions

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Maintenance
 
zDrying the air filter unit
Leave the filters to dry in a well-
• 
ventilated location that is not exposed 
to excessive dust.
Do not use a drier or similar device to 
• 
dry the air filter unit.
Install the air filter unit to the projector.
4  ) 
The air filter unit has no distinction between top  
z
and bottom. 
Perform step 
 
z2) in the reverse order. 
Attach the air filter cover to the 
5  ) 
projector and secure the filter cover 
screw using a Phillips...

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JLamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using STATUS in the 
PROJECTOR SETUP menu on page 56.
It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit\
. Contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAF100A, dealt as a service component).
CAUTION:
■ Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least one hour after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very...

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Maintenance
 
JReplacing the Lamp unit
CAUTION:
When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face c\
lose to the projector.
 
z
Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. 
z
 When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the  
z
lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Turn off the Main Power by following the procedure in “Powering off the projector” 
1  ) 
(
Æpage 30). Unplug the mains lead from...

Cautions on Wireless Module Installation
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Cautions on Wireless Module Installation
The optional Wireless Module (part number ET-WM200U) is required to use wireless 
LAN functions.
Before installing the wireless module to the projector, remove the protective sticker 
and cap from the wireless module.
Procedure
Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 
1  ) 
Wireless Module cover screw until it 
turns freely. Then, remove the Wireless 
Module cover.
Remove the Wireless Module cover...

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Troubleshooting
Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.\
ProblemCauseReference 
page
Power does not turn 
on. The power cord may not be connected.
 
z—
The  switch is turned off.
 
z30
No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
 
z—
The circuit breakers have tripped.
 
z—
Is the , , or  lit or 
 
z
blinking? 68, 69
The lamp cover has not been securely installed.
 
z73
No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a...

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ProblemCauseReference 
page
The picture does not 
display correctly. [TV SYSTEM] and [RGB / YP
 
zBPR] may not have been set correctly.  41
There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 
z—
A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.
 
z83
Picture from a 
computer does not 
appear. The cable may be longer than the optional cable. (Use a cable that does\
 
 
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not exceed 10 m.) —
The external video output from a laptop...

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Appendix
Technical Information
Serial terminal
The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector co\
nforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector.
 
JConnection
 
JPin assignments and signal names
D-Sub 9-pin (female)
Outside view Pin No.
Signal name Contents
—NC
TXD Transmitted data
RXD Received data
—NC
GND Earth
—
Connected internally
CTS
RTS
—NC
 
JCommunication...

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JBasic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, par\
ameter, and ETX are sent in this 
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
STX A D I 
1 I 2 ; C1 C2 C3 :  P1 P2Pn ETX
When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary\
.
: 
½
 
JBasic format (with sub command)
STX A D I 
1 I 2 ; C1 C2 C3 :  ETX
S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 E P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6
When transmitting a command which does not need a...

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Appendix
 
JCable specifications
[When connected to a computer]
Projector
1
NC NC1
Computer (DTE 
specifications)
2 2
3 3
4 NC NC4
5 5
6 NC NC6
7 7
8 8
9 NC NC9
 
JControl commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
[Projector control command]
Command
Control contents Remarks
PON Power [ON] In stand-by mode, all commends other than [PON] are invalid.
During lamp ON operation, the [PON] command is not accepted.
POF Power...

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Appendix
Other terminals
Pin assignments and signal names of  terminal 
J
Outside view Pin No.
Signal names
GND (luminance signal)
GND (color signal)
Luminance signal
Color signal
Pin assignments and signal names of  terminal 
J
Outside view Pin No.
Signal names
,  : Not assigned
 - , ,  : GND terminals
R/PR
G/G  SYNC/Y
B/PB
DDC data
HD/SYNC
VD
DDC clock
Pin assignments and signal names of  terminal 
J
Outside view Pin No.
Signal names Pin No.Signal names
T.M.D.S data...