Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Tw230 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  z
      (intake and exhaust) of the projector.
Avoid heating and cooling air from the air  z
      conditioning system directly blow to the ventilation 
      ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector.
You can tile the projector within  z± 20 degrees 
horizontally. 
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 53 )
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.
over 50 cm
(20")
over 20 cm
(7.8")
over 50 cm (20")over 1 m (40")
+ 20°_ 20° 
						

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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 projector lens with your bare hand. J
If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected 
onto the screen.
LCD Panel J
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 for an hour or more.
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, 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 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 6 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 60))
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
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany 
						

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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.
Remote control unit (x1)
(6451053893)
Power cord (x1)
(6103580203)
CD-ROM (x1)
(6103589312)
Batteries (AAA/R03 or 
AAA/LR03 type) (x2)
(for remote control unit)
RGB signal cable (x1) 
(6103580425)
AC power cord holder 
(x1) (6103592442)  
       (6103592466) 
Lens cover (x1)
(6103490106)
String (x1)
(6103504711)
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 
						

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Important 
 
InformationContents of the supplied  JCD-ROM
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 2.6(Windows)
This software allows you to monitor and control multiple projectors connected to the LAN.• 
 
Operation Manual Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.6
Logo Transfer Software 2.0(Windows)
This software allows you to create original images, such as company logos to be displayed when projection • 
starts, and transfer them to the projector.
 
Operation Manual Logo Transfer Software 2.0
List of compatible projector models
This is a list of projectors that are compatible with the software marked with the “• ” symbols above, and their 
restrictions.
Optional accessories
OptionsModel No.
Ceiling Mount BracketET-PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
Projector Mount Base   ET-PKT100B
Replacement Lamp UnitET-LAT100
Replacement Filter Unit ET-RFT100 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
(1)  Button
Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu. (Æpage 48)
(2) Input Selection Buttons: , 
 , , , 
, . 
These buttons are used to select the input signal. 
(Æpage 29)
(3) ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button
Navigate the MENU display.(Æpage 32)
(4)  Button
Select a screen mode. (Æpage 44-46)
(5)  Button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (Æpage 32)
(6)  Button
     Pauses the projected image and sound tentatively. 
(Æpage 30)
(7)  Button
Temporarily turn off the image on the screen. 
(Æpage 31)
(8)  Buttons
     Zoom in and out the images. (Æpage 31) 
 
(9)  Buttons
Adjusts the volume of the speaker. (Æpage 31)
(10) <  >Button
Turn the projector on or off. (Æpage 25)
(11)  Button
Correct keystone distortion. (Æpage 30)
(12)  Button
Operate the information function. (Æpage 30)
(13)  Button
Select a lamp mode. (Æpage 31)
(14)  Button
Operate the P-timer function. (Æpage 31)
(15)  Button
Select the image mode. (Æpage 30)
(16)  Button
Mute the sound. (Æpage 30)
(17) 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
The remote control can be used within a distance of  z
about 7 m (22.97 ft) if pointed directly at the remote 
control signal receiver. The remote control can control at 
angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, 
but the effective control range may be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control  z
and the remote control signal receiver, 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 receiver 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.
(1)(10)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(16)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(3)
(17) 
						

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Preparation
(1)  Control panel (Æpage 17)
(2)  Lamp cover (Æpage 61)
The lamp unit is located inside.
(3)  Remote control signal receiver 
(4)  Projection Lens 
(5)  Speaker 
(6)  Air outlet port
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do • 
not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
(7)  Air intake port / Air filter cover (Æpage 59)
(8) Indicators
(9) Foucs Lever
Adjusts the focus.
(10) Security bar 
(11) Side terminals (Æpage 17)
(12)  AC IN 
(13)  Adjustable feet
Adjusts the projection angle.
WARNING:
Keep your hands and other objects away from the  z
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
(1)
(4)(5)
(2)
(6)
(9)(7)
(10)(11)(12)
(8)
� Bottom View
(13)
Indicators
(3)
(1)(3)(2)
(3)  indicator
Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches 
its end of life.
(2)  indicator
Indicate the abnormal conditions of the projector.
(1)  indicator
Indicate the power status. 
						

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Preparation
Side terminals
Control panel 
(1) LAN
Connects to a LAN cable for network connection.
(2) HDMI
Connects to HDMI input signals.
(3) COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN
Connects to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 
input signals.
(4) COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT
Connects to COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT 
input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals 
input the projector.
(5) S-VIDEO IN
 Connects to S-VIDEO input signals.
(6) AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE)
     Outputs the audio signals input to the projector.
(7) CONTROL PORT
Connects to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
(8) Security slot
Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
(9) VIDEO IN
Connects to VIDEO input signals.
(10) AUDIO IN
  Connects to the audio input signals.
  AUDIO IN has right and left (L and R) terminals.
(11) COMPUTER / COMPONENT AUDIO IN
   Connects the audio output (stereo) from a 
computer or video equipment connected to (2), 
(3) or (4) to this jack
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector,  z
the network connection must be made indoors.
(1) <  >button
Turn the projector on/off.
(2) ▲▼◄► (VOL -/+) buttons
  Navigate the MENU screen.
(3)  button
 Execute the selected item.
(4)  button
Displays the MENU screen. (Æpage 32)
(5)  button
Correct the keystone distortion. (Æpage 30)
(6)  button
Selects the input signal. (Æpage 29)
(1)(3)
(5)(6)
(2)
(4)
(5)(3)(2)(1)
(11)(10)(9)
(4)(6)(7)
(8) 
						

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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  z
installation. 
Setting Remote control ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the 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.
There are 7 different ID codes (ALL, Code 1~Code 6), the initial ID number is [ALL].
 JSetting the ID number
  1)  While holding down the  button, press the  button. The numb\
er of times you press 
the  button corresponds to the desired ID code number.
  2) The number of times to press the  button is as follows: 
      Code 1= Once, Code 2= Twice, Code 3= 3 times, Code 4= 4 times
      Code 5= 5 times, Code 6= 6 times
  3) The ID code is changed when the  button is released.
  4)  The ID code is reset to [ALL] (default) by pressing the  button \
and  button at the 
same time for 5 seconds or more.
Attention
If the  button is pressed 7 times or more, the ID code           \
                                                                        \
         z
cannot be changed (the operation is invalid).
The status of the ID code is not stored after replacing batteries z.
Note
For details, please refer to the [Remote control] of the [Setting] menu.\
  z
 (Æpage 53)
MENU button
IMAGE button 
						

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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector.
 JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting forward
 JSetting on a desk/floor and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 JSetting on a desk/floor and  
projecting forward
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector in a location where screen exposure to outside light, light from light fixtures  z
or other light is at a minimum. Also draw the curtains, close blinds and turn off light fixtures. 
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left. Use under such conditions could result in equipment  z
damage.
The projector must be installed so that its inclination to the horizontal plane is ± 20° or less.  z
Installing the projector at an inclination that exceeds 20° may reduce product life or                                                                                                                                                z
result in malfunction. 
 
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: for high 
ceiling, ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), and the optional projector mount base ET-PKT100B.
Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector. z
Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket when you install the bracket and the projector. z
Attention
To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your  z
dealer or a qualified technician.
+20°
-20° 
						

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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 
Screen
L 
SW
ScreenSH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L Projection distance (m)
SHHeight of the projection area (m)
SWWidth of the projection area (m)
SDDiagonal length of the projection area (m)
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” ( zÆ pages 10 to 14).   
 JProjection distance
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 16:10 aspect ratioFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)Projection distance
1.52 m(60")0.64 m(2.09')0.73 m(2.38')0.65 m(2.15')
1.78 m(70")0.75 m(2.46')0.85 m(2.80')0.77 m(2.53')
2.03 m(80")0.86 m(2.82')0.98 m(3.21')0.89 m(2.90')
2.29 m(90")0.97 m(3.19')1.11 m(3.63')1.00 m(3.28')
2.54 m(100")1.08 m(3.56')_1.12 m(3.66')
2.79 m(110")1.2 m(3.97')__
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 16:10 aspect ratioFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.530= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.848= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Projection distance (L)= 0.44157 × SD(m)  -  0.036768= 0.49988 × SD(m)  -  0.036768= 0.45386 × SD(m)  -  0.036768
Note
Install the projector where the projection distance should be within 63.6cm and 120cm in order to keep the lens  z
performance.