Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Tw230 Operating Instructions

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Settings
Direct on
Press ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 1 ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between On and 2 ) 
Off.
When this function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be automatically turned on just by 
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Be sure to turn off the projector properly. If the  z
projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, 
the Direct On function does not work properly.
Standby mode
This function can set the electric power when the 
projector is standing by.
Press ▲▼ to select [Standby mode] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between the items  2 ) 
as below.
Eco
Restricts some functions in 
standby mode to reduce power 
consumption.
NetworkDoes not restrict functionality 
even in standby mode.
Note
When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be  z
running depending on the temperature inside the 
projector even if the projector is turned off.
Refer to "Operating Instructions - Network Operations z".
If Standby mode is set to [Eco], you cannot use network  z
functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you 
cannot use some RS-232C protocol commands.
If set to [Network], you can use network functions when  z
the projector is standing by.
P-timer
This function allows you to change the setting of the 
P-timer and execute it.
Press ▲▼ to select [P-timer].1 ) 
Press ► or  button to access 2 ) 
the submenu.
Mode J
Press ▲▼ button to select one mode 1 ) 
among the items as below.
Count up
The P-timer display 000:00 
appears on the screen and the 
count up starts. (000:00-180:00)
Count downThe time set in the Timer setting 
appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts.
Timer J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to set the [Timer](1-180 Min).2 ) 
Timer is available in [Count down] only. Factory  z
default value is 10 Min.
Execute J
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 1 ) 
items as below and then press the 
 button. 
StartIt executes the count up or count 
down function.*1
ResetReset the P-timer values.*2
ExitTo exit the P-timer operation.
Press the  button at Start and the *1 : 
indication changes into Stop. To stop Count up or 
Count down, press the  button at Stop 
on the screen menu, then the indication changes 
into Restart. Press the  button at 
Restart to resume Count up or Count down.
Press the  button at Reset to return to *2 : 
the following value: 
Count up"000:00"
Count downTimer that you set
Attention
To stop the [P-timer] function, press the   z
button.
To cancel the [P-timer], press and hold the   z
button for a few seconds. 
						

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Settings
Closed caption
The closed caption is mainly used in the north 
America. This function shows the text  information 
contained in the image signal. Captions may not be 
displayed on some devices or software.
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
enter the submenu.
Closed caption J
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to select Off, CC1, CC2, 2 ) 
CC3 or CC4.
Color J
Press ▲▼ to select [Color] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to select Color or White.2 ) 
Attention
Closed caption is available only when Video, S-video  z
or Component is selected as the input signal and Auto, 
NTST or 480i is selected from the System Menu.
Part of characters may not displayed when high  z
compensation values are set in [Keystone].
Closed captions are not displayed while the menu screen  z
appears. 
Lamp power
This function allows you to change brightness of the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 1 ) 
then press the  button .
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) 
modes as below.
You can also press the  button to  z
display [Lamp power].
      NormalBrightness according to the input
signal.
   Eco
Lower brightness reduces the
lamp power consumption and
extends the lamp life. 
						

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Settings
Remote control
This switching function prevents remote control 
interference when operating several projectors or 
video equipment at the same time.
Press ▲▼ to select [Remote control].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 3 ) 
seven codes. 
This projector provides 7 different remote  z
control codes: [ALL], [Code 1]~[Code 6].
Attention
When operating the projector under [ALL] code, you can  z
operate several projectors at the same time. If you want 
to operate the projector independently, you must switch 
to other code.
When different codes are set on the projector and on the  z
remote control, any operation cannot be made. In that 
case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the 
code on the projector.
If the batteries are removed from the remote control for a  z
long period of time, the remote control code will be reset.
Security
This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN 
code lock function to set the security for the projector 
operation.
Press ▲▼ to select [Security].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Key lock J
This function locks the control panel and remote 
control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized 
persons.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
Unlocked.
Lock the operation of the control 
panel. To unlock, use the remote 
control.
Lock the operation of the remote 
control. To unlock, use the control 
panel.
PIN code lock J
This function prevents the projector from being 
operated by unauthorized persons and provides the 
following setting options for security.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
OffUnlocked.
On 1Enter the PIN code every time 
turning on the projector.
On 2
Enter the PIN code to operate 
the projector once the power cord 
is disconnected; as long as the 
AC power cord is connected, the 
projector can be operated without 
a PIN code.
Attention
Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the  z
PIN code (the four-digit number), you are required to 
enter the PIN code. The "1234" is set as the initial PIN 
code at the factory.
Setting 
						

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Settings
PIN code change J
The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 1 ) 
and then Press  button.
Current Pin code dialog box appears. z
Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 2 ) 
Press ► button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. 
The New PIN code input dialog box appears. z
Repeat these steps to set a new PIN 3 ) 
code.
Fan 
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan] and then 1 ) 
Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one option .2 ) 
This function provides the following options in  z
the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is 
turned off.
L 1Normal operation.
L 2
The fan speed is the same as 
L1, but it takes more time to cool 
the projector down.
Fan control
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan control] and 1 ) 
then Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one among 2 ) 
options as below.
Choose the running speed of cooling fans from  z
the following options according to the ground 
elevation under which you use the projector.
OffNormal speed.*1
On 1Faster than Off mode.*2
On 2Faster than On 1 mode.*3
Set this function to [Off] when using the projector *1 : 
in non-high altitude environment.
Select this mode when using the projector in high *2 : 
altitudes (about 1,200 meters or more above 
the sea level) where the fans have less cooling 
effect.
Select this mode when using the projector in *3 : 
higher altitudes ( than above where the fans 
have less cooling effect).
Note
Failure to set the running speed of cooling fans  z
properly may affect the projector life.
The fan noise becomes louder in [On 1] and [On 2]. z
Video delay control
This function allows you to make a digital processing 
of a projected image faster.
Press ▲▼ to select [Video delay 1 ) 
control] and then Press the  
button.
Press ▲▼ to select one item between 2 ) 
On and Off.
Note
[Noise reduction] and [Progressive] can not be  z
selected when [Video delay control] function is set 
to [On].
Lamp runtime
This function is used to display the cumulative lamp
operating time and reset the lamp runtime.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp runtime] and 
then press ► or the  button to 
show submenus.
Lamp runtime J
Show the total accumulated lamp run time.
Lamp runtime reset J
After replacing the lamp unit, be sure to reset the 
timer.
Press the  button to reset. 
[Lamp runtime Reset?] appears. Select [Yes] to continue.  z
Another confirmation dialog box appears, select [Yes] to 
reset the Lamp runtime.
Attention
When the lamp run time is elapsed the estimated  z
duration, the Lamp replacement icon (Æpage 60) will 
appear on the screen, indicating that the end of lamp life 
is reached. When replacing the lamp unit, reset the lamp 
runtime. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Settings
Filter counter
This function is used to set a frequency for the filter 
replacement.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter].1 ) 
Press ►or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu items.
Filter counter J
Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer
setting.
Timer J
To set a timer. When the projector reaches the 
selected time the filter warning icon appears on the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button .
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer.2 ) 
Select from [Off/1000H/2000H/3000H/4000H]  z
depending on the use environment.
Filter counter reset J
After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the timer.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 1 ) 
reset].
Press the  button. 2 ) 
[Filter counter Reset?] appears. Select [Yes]  z
to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Filter 
counter]. 
Warning log
This function records anomalous operations while the 
projector is in operation and use it when diagnosing 
faults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Warning log].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
display the latest warning message.
Up to 10 warning logs are displayed with the  z
latest warning message at the top of the list, 
followed by previous warning messages in 
chronological order.
Attention
When the [Factory default] function is executed, all  z
the warning log records will be deleted. 
Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for the
[PIN code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp runtime],
[Filter counter] and the logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software" to the factory default settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Factory default].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
[Return to Factory default?] appears. Select  z
[Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to return to [Factory 
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Settings
Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 32), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote controlControl panel
Input Source Information 
Display 
The Information Menu is used for checking the status 
of the image signal being projected and the operation 
of the projector.
You can also Press the  button on the remote 
control to display the Information menu.
Input J
The selected input source is displayed.
System J
The selected system is displayed.
H-sync freq. J
The selected H-sync freq. is displayed.
The horizontal frequency of the input signal is 
displayed in KHz, or - - - - KHz when no signal.
V-sync freq. J
The selected V-sync freq. is displayed.
The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed 
in Hz, or - - - - Hz when no signal. Numbers of Hz 
doubles during Interlace.
Screen J
The selected Screen size is displayed.
Language J
The selected language is displayed.
Lamp power J
The selected lamp mode is displayed.
Lamp runtime J
The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed.
Power management J
[Off] , [Ready] or [Shut down], and [timer] are 
displayed.
Key lock J
The selected Key lock icon is displayed.
PIN code lock J
[Off], [On 1] or [On 2] is displayed.
Remote control J
The selected remote control code is displayed.
Serial number J
The serial number of the projector is displayed.
The serial number is used to service the projector.
Information 
						

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Maintenance
LAMP and WARNING Indicators
Managing the indicated problems
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the ,  and/or  
indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.
CAUTION
Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Turning Off the projector”.  z
(Æpage 27)
If multiple indicators light or blink, verify the status of the projector by looking at each indicator. z
Note
Confirm the status of the power indicated on the  indicator. z
 JLAMP indicator
IndicatorLighting in yellow
StatusThe projection lamp reaches its end of life.
CheckIs there a Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen?
RemedyReplace the lamp unit. (Æpage 61)
Note
Contact your dealer for repair services when  indicator persists t\
o light after taking these measurements. z
 JWARNING indicator
IndicatorLights in red.Blinks in red.
Status
The projector detects an abnormal 
condition and cannot be turned 
on. 
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. 
The projector cannot be turned on. And the  indicator also blinks in red.
Check
Unplug the AC power cord 
and plug it again to turn on the 
projector. 
- Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be   
  ventilated? Check the installing condition to see if the air  
  vents of the projector are not blocked.
- Has the projector been installed near an Air-
  Conditioning/ Heating Duct or Vent? 
- Is the filter clean? 
Remedy
If the projector is turned off again, 
unplug the AC power cord and 
contact the dealer or the service 
center for service and checkup. 
- Provide good installing condition to your projector.
- Move the installation of the projector away from the duct    
  or vent.
- Replace air filter unit.
Note
If  indicator persists to light or blink after taking these measurem\
ents, please contact your dealer for repair  z
services. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard.
The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn  z
on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, unplug the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center 
for service and checkup. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard. 
						

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Maintenance
Replacement
Before replacing the unit
When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to t\
urn off the power and disconnect  z
the power plug from the wall outlet. (Æpages 23, 27)
Be sure to observe the procedure “Turing Off the projector” ( zÆpage 27) when performing power supply 
operation.
Maintenance
Outer Case J
Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth.
If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thoroughly before wiping. Dry off the projector  z
with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, household cleaners, or chemical treated  z
dusters. Using them may cause deterioration of the outer case.
Front glass surface of the lens J
Wipe off the dirt and dust off the front surface of the lens with soft clean cloth.
Do not use a cloth that has an abrasive surface or a cloth that is moist\
, oily, or covered with dust. z
Do not use excessive force when wiping the lens as it is fragile. z
Attention
The lens is made of glass. Impacts or excessive force when wiping may scratch its surface.  z
Please handle with care. 
						

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Maintenance
Replacing the unit
Air filter unit J
Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the filter become 
clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’ effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup and 
adversely affect the life of the projector.  
If a “Filter warning” icon appears on the screen, replace the air filter unit immediately . Replace it with the 
separately sold ET-RFT100 replacement filter unit. Consult your supplier when you purchase a replacement filter.
Replacement of the air filter unit J
Remove the air filter cover.1 ) 
Clean up the dust on the projector and around   z
the air vents. Press and hold the right-hand  
corner of the filter cover, and then press ◄  
leftwards on the filter cover to release the latch  
and open the filter cover.
Replace the air filter unit.2 ) 
Put your fingers on the filter tab and then pull   z
the air filter unit out of the projector.
Insert a new air filter unit.3 ) 
Insert the new filter completely by following the   z
instructions for step 2) in the reverse order.  
Ensure that the area with “TOP” mark is in an  
upward direction.
Install the air filter cover.4 ) 
Insert the air filter cover by following the   z
instructions for step 1) in the reverse order.
Resetting the Filter Counter J
Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the filter.(Æpage 55" Filter counter reset")
 
 
Attention
Turn off the power before you replace the air filter unit. z
When attaching the air filter unit, make sure that the projector is stable, and work in an environment that is  z
safe, even in the event of the air filter unit dropping.
Do not operate the projector with the air filter unit removed. Dust may accumulate on the optical elements  z
degrading picture quality.
Do not put anything into the air vents. Doing so may result in malfunction of the projector . z
Do not wash the air filter unit with water or any other liquid matter. Otherwise the air filter unit may be damaged.  z
LatchFilter cover
TOP mark
Pull out and remove 
						

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Maintenance
 JLamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the 
Information 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-LAT100).
CAUTION:
■ Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least 1 hour after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very hot, take care to avoid burn injuries.
Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit J
The luminous source of the lamp is made of glass and may burst if you hi\
t it against a hard surface or drop  z
it. Please handle with care.
A Phillips screwdriver is required for replacement of the lamp unit. z
When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle. z
When replacing the lamp because it has stopped illuminating, there is a \
 z
possibility that the lamp may be broken. If replacing the lamp of a projector 
which has been installed on the ceiling, you should always assume that 
the lamp is broken, and you should stand to the side of the lamp cover, not 
underneath it. Remove the lamp cover gently. Small pieces of glass may fall 
out when the lamp cover is opened. If pieces of glass get into your eyes\
 or 
mouth, seek medical advice immediately.
The lamp contains mercury. Consult your local municipality or your dealer  z
about correct disposal of used lamp units.
Attention
Do not use other than designated lamp units. z
The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subject to change without notice. z
When to replace the lamp unit J
The lamp unit is a consumable component. Brightness decreases according \
to duration of usage, so 
periodical replacement of the lamp unit is necessary.
When the projection lamp of the projector reaches its end of life, the Lamp replacement icon appears on the 
screen and  indicator lights yellow. Replace the lamp with a new one promptly.
Lamp runtime
On screen
Lamp replacement icon
LAMP indicator
Over 3000 hours *
Over 3200 hours *
The message is displayed for 10 seconds. If 
you press any button within the 10 seconds, the 
message disappears.
If the power is turned on without replacing the lamp, 
the power automatically turns off after approximately 
ten minutes to prevent the malfunction of the 
projector.
Lights in yellow (even in  
stand-by mode).
* 3200 hours of use is a rough guideline, but is not a guarantee. The lamp runtime differs depending on the setting 
of "Lamp power" menu.
Note
The Lamp replacement icon will not appear when the [Display] function is\
 set to [Off] ( zÆpage 49), or during 
"Freeze" (Æpage 30), or "AV mute" (Æpage 31).