Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW430U PT-FX400U Operating Instructions

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Important  
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Contents
SHIFT V  ...............................................................42
DOT CLOCK  ........................................................43
CLOCK PHASE  ................................................... 43
OVER SCAN  ........................................................43
ASPECT  ...............................................................44
FRAME LOCK  ......................................................47
LANGUAGE .............................................. 48
Changing the display language............................ 48
DISPLAY OPTION menu  .......................... 49
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  ....................................... 49
DVI-I IN  ................................................................50
HDMI IN  ...............................................................50
CLOSED CAPTION SETTING  ............................. 51
SCREEN SETTING   ............................................ 51
STARTUP LOGO  ................................................. 52
AUTO SETUP  ......................................................52
SIGNAL SEARCH  ................................................ 53
BACK COLOR  .....................................................53
WIDE MODE  ........................................................53
SXGA MODE  .......................................................53
OTHER FUNCTIONS  .......................................... 54
PROJECTOR SETUP menu  ..................... 56
STATUS ...............................................................56
PROJECTOR ID  .................................................. 56
INITIAL START UP  ............................................... 56
PROJECTION METHOD  ..................................... 57
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE  ...................................... 57
LAMP POWER  .....................................................57
SCHEDULE  .........................................................58
ECO MANAGEMENT  .......................................... 59
EMULATE  ............................................................60
FUNCTION BUTTON  ........................................... 60
AUDIO SETTING  ................................................. 61
DATE AND TIME  .................................................. 62
TEST PATTERN  ................................................... 63
INITIALIZE ALL  ....................................................63
SECURITY menu  ...................................... 64
PASSWORD ........................................................64
PASSWORD CHANGE  ........................................ 64
DISPLAY SETTING  ............................................. 65
TEXT CHANGE  ................................................... 65
MENU LOCK  ........................................................65
MENU LOCK PASSWORD  .................................. 65
CONTROL DEVICE SETUP  ................................ 66
NETWORK  ................................................ 67
Maintenance
LAMP, TEMP and FILTER Indicators  ...... 68
Managing the indicated problems ........................ 68
Replacement  ............................................ 70
Before replacing the unit  ...................................... 70
Maintenance  ........................................................70
Replacing the unit  ................................................ 71
Cautions on Wireless Module  
Installation  ............................................ 74
Procedure  ............................................................74
Troubleshooting  ...................................... 75
Appendix
Technical Information  ............................. 77
Serial terminal  ......................................................77
Other terminals  ....................................................80
Two window display combination list   (PT-FW430U Only)  ........................................ 82
List of compatible signals  ..................................... 83
Restoring the MENU LOCK PASSWORD to   default............................................................ 84
Specifications  .......................................... 85
Dimentions ...........................................................87
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards......... 87
Index  ......................................................... 88 
						

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Important  
Information
Precautions for Use
Cautions when transporting
When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impac\
ts.  
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Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing \
so may damage the adjustable feet.
 
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Cautions when installing
Do not set up the projector outdoors. 
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The projector is designed for indoor use only. 
 
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Do not use under the following conditions. 
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Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may damage the internal parts 
 
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and result in malfunctions.
Near the exhaust of an air conditioner or near lights (studio lamps, et\
c.) where temperature changes greatly 
 
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(Operating environment 
Æpage 86): Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deform\
ation of the 
outer case and malfunctions.
Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere wit\
h the operation of the projector.
 
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Be sure to ask authorized personnel or your supplier when mounting the  
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product to a ceiling
This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket.
Product No.: ET-PKF110H (for high ceilings), ET-PKF110S (for low ceilings)
Consult your supplier if you need ceiling mount brackets ET-PKF100H (for high ceilings) or ET-PKF100S (for 
 
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low ceilings) for projectors PT-F300 or PT-FW300.
Be sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [ON] when using the projector  
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at elevations of 1400 m (4593 ft) or higher and lower than 2700 m (8858 ft) 
above sea level. 
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
Be sure to set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [OFF] when using the projector at  
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elevations lower than 1400 m (4593 ft) above sea level. 
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
Do not install the projector at elevations of 2700 m (8858 ft) or higher above  
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sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left ( 
JÆpage 21 )
Using the projector at a vertical angle that exceeds 30° may reduce product life or result in malfunction.  
						

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Important  
Information
Cautions when setting the projectors 
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Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the 
 
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projector.
Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system 
 
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directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the 
projector.
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Do not place the projector in an enclosed space. 
 
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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. 
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Personal information being leaked via this product.
 
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Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party.
 
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Security instruction ( 
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Make your password as difficult to guess as possible.
 
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Change your password periodically.
 
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Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer . Do not tell your password 
 
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in case you receive such an inquiry.
The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.
 
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Set a password and restrict the users who can log in.
 
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Disposal
The lamp contains mercury. When discarding used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dea\
ler for correct 
methods of disposal.
over 200 mm
(7 7/8")
over 100 mm
(4")over 500 mm 
(20") over 500 mm 
(20") 
						

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Important  
InformationCautions on use
In order to get the picture quality 
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Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light 
 
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from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust por\
t or warm or cold air from an air 
 
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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 focusi\
ng stays 
 
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unstable right after the power is turned on. Focusing is stabled after p\
rojecting image for 30 minutes and 
longer.
Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand. 
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If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected 
onto the screen.
LCD Panel 
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The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high-
precision technology, some of the pixels on the projected image may be missing or constantly\
 lit. Please note that 
this is not a malfunction. 
Displaying a still image for a longer time may result in an after-image \
on the LCD panels. If this happens, display 
the all white screen in the test pattern (
Æ page 63) for an hour or more. Note that it may not be possible to 
completely remove the after-image.
Optical components 
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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, such as the LCD \
panel and polarizing plate, and may 
necessitate their replacement within less than one year of use. For deta\
ils, consult your dealer.
Lamp 
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The luminous source of the projecter is a mercury lamp with high interna\
l pressure.
A high pressure mercury lamp has following chracteristics.
The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.
 
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Impact, damage, deterioration from wear and other factors may end the li\
fe of the lamp, for example, by 
 
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causing it to burst with a loud noise.
The life of the lamp varies greatly depending on individual specificities and usage conditions. In particular , 
 
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continuous use over 12 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.
 
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The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacem\
ent cycle. Make sure to replace the 
 
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lamp unit consistently. (“When to replace the lamp unit” (
Æ page 72))
If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a fo\
rm of smoke.
 
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It is recommended to store replacement lamps for contingency.
 
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It is recommended to have authorized engineer or your dealer replace the\
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CAUTION
To connect the projector to a computer or other external device, be sure \
to use only the supplied power cords and 
commercially available shielded cables.
©Panasonic Corporation 2011
This product incorporates the following software:
(1)the software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic C\
orporation
(2)the software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE\
,
and
(3)the software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE.
For the software categorized as (2) and (3), the license is availabl\
e in accordance with GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE and GNU LESSER GEN-
ERAL PUBLIC LICENSE respectively.  As for the terms and conditions, plea\
se refer to the software licence of the supplied CD-ROM.
If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact ([email protected]) by email. 
						

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Important  
Information
Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the 
number of accessories.
Wireless remote control unit (x1)
(N2QAYB000669) Power cord (x1)
(TXFSX01RTNZ)CD-ROM (x1)
(TXFQB02VKP7)Batteries (AA/R6 type) (x2)
(for remote control unit)
Attention
After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly.
 
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For lost accessories, consult your dealer.
 
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The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subje\
ct to change without notice.
 
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Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children.
 
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Contents of the supplied CD-ROM 
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The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. 
[
 : Instructions/List (PDF), 
: Software]

Operating Instructions – Projector Operations.
Operating Instructions – Network Operations.
 
Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.5(Windows)
This software allows you to monitor and control multiple projectors conn\
ected to the LAN.• 
 
Operation Manual Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.5
Logo Transfer Software 2.0(Windows)
This software allows you to create original images, such as company logo\
s to be displayed when projection • 
starts, and transfer them to the projector.

 
Operation Manual Logo Transfer Software 2.0
 
Wireless Manager ME5.5(Windows/Macintosh)
This software allows you to send computer screen displays over wireless/\
wired LAN.• 
 
Operation Manual Wireless Manager ME5.5
List of compatible projector models
This is a list of projectors that are compatible with the software marke\
d with the “•  ” symbols above, and their 
restrictions.

Software license
(GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE and GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE)
Optional accessories
Options Model No.
Ceiling Mount Bracket ET-PKF110H*
1 (for high ceilings), ET-PKF110S*1 (for low ceilings)
Replacement Lamp Unit ET-LAF100A
Replacement Filter Unit ET-EMF100
Wireless Module  ET-WM200U
Easy Wireless Stick  ET-UW100
Be sure to consult your dealer when using the ceiling mount bracket for \
the PT-F300U/PT-FW300U (ET-
*1 : 
PKF100H for high ceilings or ET-PKF100S for low ceilings). 
						

							Start-up display
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Preparation
Start-up display
The LANGUAGE and INITIAL SETTING menu will be displayed when the projector is turned on for the first time 
after purchase, or after doing INITIALIZE ALL (
Æpage 63). Set them in accordance with circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings navigating MENU. 
Note
When the projector is turned on for the first time, you may be required to adjust the zoom lever and focus lever (
 
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in the front of the projector body to make the menu screen clearer. 
For details, see “How to adjust the state of the image”. (
Æpage 31)
INITIAL SETTING (display  
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language)
Select the language to show on the screen. 
(
Æpage 48)
Press ▲▼◄► to select the desired 
1  ) 
language.
INITIAL  SETTING
SELECT
ENTER
PLEASE SELECT 
LANGUAGE.
Press the  button, to proceed 
2  ) 
to INITIAL SETTING.
PROJECTION METHOD ( 
zÆpage 57)
FRONT/
DESK Setting on a desk or other in 
front of the screen
FRONT/
CEILING Mounting on the ceiling using the 
ceiling mount bracket (option) in 
front of the screen
REAR/ DESK Setting on a desk or other behind 
the screen (using translucent 
screen)
REAR/
CEILING Mounting on the ceiling using 
the ceiling mount bracket 
(option) behind the screen (using 
translucent screen)
SCREEN FORMAT (
 
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[PT-FW430U only]
16:10When projecting on a 16:10 or 4:3 
screen
16:9 When projecting on a 16:9 screen
SCREEN POSITION (
 
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[PT-FW430U  only] Selectable only when [SCREEN FORMAT] is 
: 
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[16:9].
LOW Displays the menu in the lower 
part of the screen.
CENTER Displays the menu in the 
middle of the screen.
HIGH Displays the menu in the upper 
part of the screen.
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE (
 
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OFF When operating at low altitude 
(less than 1400 m (4593 ft) above 
sea level)
ON When operating at high altitude 
(between 1400 m (4593 ft)and 
2700 m (8858 ft) above sea level)
Press  to complete the 
3  ) 
setting.
Note
If you press [RETURN] in the [INITIAL SETTING] menu, 
 
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you can go back to the [LANGUAGE] menu.
 
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setup)
Select the item from the menus of [PROJECTION 
METHOD], [SCREEN FORMAT], [SCREEN 
POSITION], AND [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE].
Press ▲▼ to select the desired menu.
1  ) 
Press ◄► to change the settings in 
2  ) 
the menu.
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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
(12)
(13)
(11)
(10)
(14)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(6)
(15)
(16)
(1) Remote control indicator Flashes by pressing any button
(2)  Button Turns power [on]/[off] when the main power switch 
on the rear of the projector is [ON].
(3) Input Selection Buttons; ,  , , , 

These buttons select the input signal. (
Æpage 32)
These are also used to set the ID of the remote 
control.
(4)  Button Displays the MENU display. (
Æpage 35)
(5)  Button Pauses the projected image and sound tentatively. 
(
Æpage 32)
(6)  Button Restores the settings of SUB MENU to the factory 
default. (
Æpage 33)
(7)  to  Buttons You can assign frequently used functions to these 
buttons and use them as shortcuts. (
Æpage 60)
(8)  ButtonSpecifies the ID of the remote control, when 
operating a system with multiple projector units. 
(
Æpage 20)
(9)  Button Makes the remote control operate any projector, 
when operating a system with multiple projector 
units. (
Æpage 20)
(10)  Button Corrects the picture positioning on the screen 
automatically during projection.
While the auto setup feature is active, [AUTO 
SETUP] appears on the screen. (
Æpage 33)
(11) ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button,   Button
Navigate the MENU display.
These are also used when inputting passwords in 
[SECURITY] or when inputting characters.
(12)  Button Turns off the projection and the sound tentatively. 
(
Æpage 32)
(13)  Button Opens the [ECO MANAGEMENT] menu.
(
Æpage  33)
(14)  Button (+/-) Adjusts the volume of the speaker. (
Æpage 34)
(15) Remote control signal emitters
(16) Strap hole You can attach a strap onto the remote control for 
your convenience.
Attention
Do not drop the remote control.
 
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Avoid contact with liquids.
 
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Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote 
 
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control.
When strap is attached to the remote control, do not fling 
 
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the remote control while holding the strap.
Note
The remote control can be used within a distance of 
 
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about 15 m (49.2 ft) if pointed directly at the remote 
control signal receiver. The remote control can control at 
angles of up to ± 15 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, 
but the effective control range may be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control 
 
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and the remote control signal receiver, the remote control 
may not operate correctly.
You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote 
 
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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 receiver is lit with a 
 
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fluorescent light or other strong light source, the projector 
may become inoperative. Set the projector as far from 
the luminous source as possible. 
						

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Preparation
(1) Power indicator (STANDBY(R) / ON(G))Indicates the power supply status
(2) CONTROL PANEL (
Æpage  19)
(3) Focus lever Adjusts the focus.
(4) Zoom lever Adjusts the zoom.
(5) Lens shift lever Adjusts the position of the projected image.
(6) Speaker
(7) Air intake port / Air filter cover The air filter unit is located inside. (
Æpage 70)
(8) Wireless module cover The wireless module connection terminal is 
located inside. (
Æpage 74)
(9) Lamp indicator (LAMP) Indicates the lamp unit status.
(10) Temperature indicator (TEMP) Indicates the temperature status inside of the 
projector.
(11) Filter indicator Indicates the state of the air filter unit.
(12) Remote control signal receiver (front)
(13) Front adjustable feet Adjusts the projection angle.
(14) Rear terminals (
Æpage 19 )
(15) Lamp cover (
Æpage 73 )
The lamp unit is located inside. (16) Air exhaust port
(17) AC IN terminal
Connects to the supplied power cord.  
(
Æpage 28)
(18)  switch Turns the MAIN POWER to [ON]/[OFF].
(19) Air intake port
(20) Security bar Attach an anti-theft cable here.
WARNING:
Keep your hands and other objects away 
 
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from the air exhaust port.
Keep your hand and face away.
 
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Do not insert your finger. 
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Keep heat-sensitive articles away. 
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Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns 
or external damage.
Projector body
■ Bottom view
(9)
(10) (11)
(12) (13)
(19)
(20)(17)(18)(13)
(1) (2) (3)(4)
(5) (6)
(7)(8)(14) (15)
(16) 
						

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Preparation
Rear terminals
CONTROL PANEL
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(1) LAN
Connects to a LAN cable for network connection.
(2) HDMI IN Connects to HDMI input signals.
(3) DVI-I IN Connects to DVI-D, DVI-A (RGB or YP
BPR) input 
signals.
(4) COMPUTER IN Connects to RGB or YP
BPR input signals.
(5) S-VIDEO IN Connects to S-VIDEO input signals.
(6) VIDEO IN Connects to VIDEO input signals.
(7) SERIAL IN Connects to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
(8) Security slotAttach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
(9) AUDIO IN 1-3 Connects to the audio input signals.
AUDIO IN 3 has right and left (L and R) terminals.
(10) VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Outputs the audio signals input to the projector.
(11) Remote control signal receiver(rear)
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, 
 
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the network connection must be made indoors.
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(1) Power  button
Turns power on/off when the main power switch 
on the rear of the projector is [ON].
(2)  button Selects the input signal. (
Æpage 32)
(3)  button Displays the MENU screen. (
Æpage 35)
(4) ▲▼◄► buttons,  button,   button
Navigate the MENU screen. 
						

							Using Remote control
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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and removing batteries
Open the cover
1  ) Install batteries and close the cover
2  ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of  
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installation. 
Setting Remote control ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all th\
e projectors simultaneously or 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.
The factory default of the projector’s ID number is [ALL]. When using single projector, use the  button of the remote control. If you are not sure of the ID number \
of the projector, set the ID of the 
projector to [ALL] pressing the  button of the remote control.
Setting the ID number 
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Press  button, then input the projector’s ID number using numeric keys ( to ) within 5 
seconds.
If the  button is pressed, you can operate the projectors regardless the se\
tting of the projectors’ ID 
numbers. (Simultaneous control mode)
Attention
Do not press  button carelessly because the ID number on the rem\
ote control can be set even when no projector 
 
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is around. If you press   and do not press the numeric key (\
 to ) within 5 seconds, the ID will remain the 
same as before  button was pressed.
Your specified ID number is stored in the remote control unless another one is specified later. However, the stored ID will 
 
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be erased if the batteries of the remote control are replaced or deplete\
d. When the batteries are replaced, set the same ID 
number again.
Note
For the setting of the projector’s ID number, see “PROJECTOR ID” of “PROJECTOR SETUP” (
 
zÆpage 56).