Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350 Operating Instructions

							 fDo not set the projector in the elevation of 2 700 m (8 858′) or above, otherwise it may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions. fWhen it is set to [HIGH1] or [HIGH2], the fan noise becomes louder and fan speed increases.
[LAMP POWER]
Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment\
 of the projector or the purpose.
1) Press as to select [LAMP POWER]. 
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[NORMAL]Select when high luminance is required.
[ECO]Select when high luminance is not required.
Note
 fSet it to [ECO] rather than [NORMAL] when you want to reduce power consumption, extend the life of lamp and reduce 
operation noise.
[ECO MANAGEMENT]
This function optimizes lamp power according to the operating status to reduce power consumption.
1) Press as to select [ECO MANAGEMENT].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ECO MANAGEMENT] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select one item.
Setting [AUTO POWER SAVE] in step 3)
Set whether or not to enable the three functions, [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE 
DETECTION].
Note
 f[AUTO POWER SAVE] cannot be set when the [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO].
4) Press qw to switch the [AUTO POWER SAVE].
[ON]Enables power-saving mode.
[OFF]Disables power-saving mode.
5) Press as to select one item.
[AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION]Adjusts the lamp power according to the ambient brightness.
[SIGNAL DETECTION]Drops the lamp power when no signal is input.
[AV MUTE DETECTION]Drops the lamp power in the AV mute mode.
6) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON]Enables above setting.
[OFF]Disables above setting.
Note
 fLamp power cannot reduced automatically in the following cases: 
- When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO] 
- When the lamp lighting is just completed or the setting of [LAMP POWER] is just completed, etc..
 fWhen [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE 
DETECTION] cannot be set.
 f[AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION] will not work correctly when placing some objects on the ambient luminance sensor.
Setting [POWER MANAGEMENT] in step 3)
Set the operation as following if there is no signal input.
1) Press as to select [POWER MANAGEMENT].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
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							[SHUT DOWN]The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. The projection lamp is turned off and cooled down when reached the set time, then the projector enter into standby st\
atus. 
[OFF]Power management function is off.
[READY]The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. \
The projection lamp turns off and cools down when reaching the set time, meanwhile the projector is in the power\
 management mode. The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected\
 or any button is pressed.
Setting [TIMER]
The timer can be set to 5-120 minutes. The increment is 5 minutes.
1) Press as to select [TIMER].
2) Press qw to set the timer (5-120 MIN.).
 fThe time will switch each time you press the button.
Note
 fThe factory default setting for [TIMER] is [15 MIN.].
Setting [STANDBY MODE] in step 3)
Set the operation mode during standby. The default setting is [ECO] that keeps power consumption low during standby. When the network function or the serial communication function is used during standby , set to [NORMAL].
1) Press as to select [STANDBY MODE].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[ECO]Select this item to reduce power consumption during standby.
[NORMAL]Select this item to use the network function or the serial communication\
 function during standby.
[NETWORK]Select this item to reduce power consumption during standby, and to operate the projector via the wired LAN or the serial communication function by using the Wake on LAN function.
Note
 fIf [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], you cannot use network functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you cannot use some RS-232C protocol commands. fWhen set to [ECO], it may take approx. 10 seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set. fIf [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK], it takes less power consumption than it is set to [NORMAL]. fWhen [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK], it will be no restriction for network function and serial communication function within 60 seconds when the Wake on LAN function is working. fThe setting of [STANDBY MODE] cannot be returned to the factory default even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed (x page 75).
[EMULATE]
When controlling the projector on a computer via the  terminal, set use of control commands on a previously purchased Panasonic projector. This allows the control software for an existing Panasonic projector to be inherited and used.
1) Press as to select [EMULATE].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [EMULATE] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select one item.
[DEFAULT]VW350 series, VX420 series, VZ575N series, VW535N series, VX605N series, EZ580 series, EW640 series, EX610 series, EW540 series, EZ770 series, EW730 series, EX800 series, VW345N series, VX415N series, VW340Z, VX410Z, VX42Z,  RZ475 series, RZ470 series, RW430 series, RZ370 series, RW330 series
[D3500]D3500 series
[D4000]D4000 series
[D/W5k SERIES]D5700 series, DW5100 series, D5600 series, DW5000 series, D5500 series
[D/W/Z6k SERIES]DZ770 series, DW740 series, DX810 series, DZ680 series, DW640 series, DX610 series, DW730 series,  DX800 series, DZ6710 series, DZ6700 series, DW6300 series, D6000 series, D5000 series, DZ570 series,  DW530 series, DX500 series
[L730 SERIES]L730 series, L720 series, L520 series
[L780 SERIES]L780 series, L750 series
[L735 SERIES]L735 series
[L785 SERIES]L785 series
[F/W SERIES]FW430 series, FX400 series, FW300 series, F300 series, F200 series, FW100 series, F100 series
[LZ370]LZ370 series
[LB/W SERIES]LB3 series, LB2 series, LB1 series, ST10 series, LB90 series, LW80NT series, LB80 series, LB78 series, LB75 series
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							[VX500 SERIES]VW435N series, VW440 series, VW430 series, VX505N series, VX510 series, VX500 series, VW330 series, VX400NT series, VX400 series, VX41 series  
[EZ570 SERIES]EZ570 series, EW630 series, EW530 series, EX600 series,  EX500 series
[VW431D]VW431D series
4) Press the  button.
[FUNCTION BUTTON]
The function assigned to the  button of the remote control is displayed. You can also release the assigned 
setting.
Releasing assigned function to the  button
1) Press as to select [FUNCTION BUTTON].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [FUNCTION BUTTON] screen is displayed.
3) Press the  button.
4) When the confirmation message is displayed, select [OK] and press the  button.
Note
 fYou can also cancel the assigned settings by displaying the on-screen menu, selecting the menu item to be canceled (main 
menu, sub-menu or details menu), and then pressing the  button for at least 3 seconds.
[AUDIO SETTING]
You can perform more detailed setting for Audio.
Adjusting the volume
1) Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [VOLUME].
4) Press qw to adjust the level.
OperationAdjustmentRange
Press the w button.Turns up the volume.0 ~ 63Press the q button.Turns down the volume.
Setting the mute
1) Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [MUTE].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
[OFF]Output the audio.
[ON]Turns off the volume temporarily.
Setting the audio output during standby
1) Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [IN STANDBY MODE].
4) Press qw to switch [IN STANDBY MODE].
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
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							[OFF]Disables audio output in the standby mode.
[ON]Enables audio output in the standby mode when [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this time, press the  button /  button on the remote control or qw buttons on the control panel to adjust the volume.
Note
 fWhen [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] (x page 72), even if [IN STANDBY MODE] is set to 
[ON], audio cannot be output during standby.  
Setting audio input selection
Choose the audio input terminal for each input signal.
1) Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select one item of [AUDIO IN SELECT].
[COMPUTER1]Set the audio output when [COMPUTER1] input is selected.
[COMPUTER2]Set the audio output when [COMPUTER2] input is selected.
[VIDEO]Set the audio output when [VIDEO] input is selected.
[S-VIDEO]Set the audio output when [S-VIDEO] input is selected.
[HDMI]Set the audio output when [HDMI] input is selected.
4) Press qw to switch the item. 
 fThe sub items will switch each time you press the button.
[COMPUTER1]Select one item among [AUDIO IN 1], [AUDIO IN 2] or [AUDIO IN 3].
[COMPUTER2]Select one item among [AUDIO IN 1], [AUDIO IN 2] or [AUDIO IN 3].
[VIDEO]Select one item among [AUDIO IN 1], [AUDIO IN 2] or [AUDIO IN 3].
[S-VIDEO]Select one item among [AUDIO IN 1], [AUDIO IN 2] or [AUDIO IN 3].
[HDMI]Select one item among [HDMI AUDIO IN], [AUDIO IN 1], [AUDIO IN 2] or [AUDIO IN 3].
Note
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], [AUDIO IN 2] cannot be selected.
 fEven if [AUDIO IN 2] is selected, it will change to [AUDIO IN 1] automatically when [MIC] is set to [ON].
Using MIC function
1) Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [MIC].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]MIC is disabled.
[ON] terminal switches to MIC input.
5) Press as to select [MIC GAIN].
6) Press qw to adjust the level.
OperationAdjustmentRange
Press the w button.Turns up the MIC mixing gain.0 ~ 63Press the q button.Turns down the MIC mixing gain.
Note
 fWhen [OFF] is selected in MIC function, the MIC GAIN function is not available. fIf the MIC function is set to [ON] when connecting audio signals to the  terminal, loud sound may be output suddenly depending on the setting value of [MIC GAIN]. 
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], no signal is input, AV MUTE function is on, FREEZE function is on or the POWER 
MANAGEMENT function is working, the audio of MIC will be output.
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							[TEST PATTERN]
Displays the test pattern built-in to the projector.
Settings of position, size, and other factors will not be reflected in test patterns. Make sure to display the input signal before 
performing various adjustments.
1) Press as to select [TEST PATTERN].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe test pattern with the [PATTERN CHANGE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. 
3) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button. All white → Color bars → White cross on the black background → Black cross on the white background → Cross hatch → All white →...
 fWhen you press the  button or  button, it will exit the test pattern and return to the sub-menu of 
[PROJECT SETUP].
Note
 fThe initial setting is All  white. The initial screen is Cross hatch if you have assigned it to the  button.
[FILTER COUNTER]
This function is used to reset the filter use time and set the notification display.
1) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [FILTER COUNTER] screen is displayed.
[FILTER COUNTER]Displays the using time of the filter.
[TIMER]Sets the timer when you want to display an alert message of filter replacement.
[FILTER COUNTER RESET]Resets the filter counter.
Setting [TIMER] 
1) Press as to select [TIMER].
2) Press qw to switch the setting of the timer.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.  
[OFF] → [1000 H] → [2000 H] → [3000 H] → [4000 H] → [5000 H] → [6000 H] → [7000 H]
[FILTER COUNTER RESET] 
1) Press as to select [FILTER COUNTER RESET].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [FILTER COUNTER RESET] screen is displayed.
3) Press qw to select [OK] and then press the  button.
[INITIALIZE ALL]
Return various setting values to their factory default settings.
1) Press as to select [INITIALIZE ALL].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [INITIALIZE ALL] screen is displayed.
3) When the confirmation is displayed, press qw to select [OK] and then press the  button.
 fThe [NOW INITIALIZING...] screen is displayed and then the [POWER OFF.] screen will be displayed.
4) Press the  button.
 fThe operation of other buttons is disabled.
 fThe initial setting (display language) screen will be displayed when turning on the projector next time.
Note
 fThe projector will enter into the standby status to reflect the setting values when [INITIALIZE  ALL] is executed. fWhen [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, [STANDBY MODE], [EMULATE], [FILTER COUNTER] and the setting values of 
[NETWORK] cannot be returned to the factory default values. For details about the initialization of [NETWORK], please refer 
to [NETWORK] → [INITIALIZE] (x page 81). 
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							[SECURITY] menu
On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an \
item from the sub-menu.Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen.
 f 
When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the  
button.
 fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
 
Attention
 fWhen you select the [SECURITY] menu and press the  button, entering a password is required. Enter the preset password and then continue operations of the [SECURITY] menu. fWhen the password has been changed previously, enter the changed password, and press the  button.
Note
 fThe entered password is displayed with "" mark on the screen. fAn error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is\
 incorrect. Re-enter the correct password.
[PASSWORD]
The [PASSWORD] screen is displayed when the power is turned on, [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed or [INITIALIZE] in the [NETWORK] menu is executed. When the entered password is incorrect, the operation will be restricted to the power standby  button on the control panel or on the remote control.
1) Press as to select [PASSWORD].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Disables the security password entry.
[ON]Enables the security password entry.
Note
 fThe [PASSWORD] setting is set to [OFF] by the factory default. fChange the password periodically that is hard to guess. fThe security password is enabled after setting [PASSWORD] to [ON], turning the power off and disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet.
[PASSWORD CHANGE]
Change the security password.
1) Press as to select [PASSWORD CHANGE].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [PASSWORD CHANGE] screen is displayed.
3) Press asqw or number buttons (-) to set the password.
 fUp to eight button operations can be set.
4) Press the  button.
5) Re-enter the password for the confirmation.
6) Press the  button.
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							Note
 fThe entered password is displayed with "" mark on the screen.
 fAn error message is displayed on the screen when the entered password is\
 incorrect. Re-enter the correct password. fIf numbers have been used for the security password, the security password will need to be initialized again if the remote 
control is lost. Consult your dealer for the initialization method.
[TEXT DISPLAY]
Overlap the security message (text) over the projecting image.
1) Press as to select [TEXT DISPLAY].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Disables the text display.
[ON]Enables the text display.
[TEXT CHANGE]
Change the text displayed when the text display is enabled by selecting [ON] in [TEXT DISPLAY].
1) Press as to select [TEXT CHANGE].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [TEXT CHANGE] screen is displayed.
3) Press asqw to select the text, and press the  button to enter the text.
4) Press asqw to select [OK], and press the  button.
 fThe text is changed.
[MENU LOCK]
Display the menu by the  button and set whether or not to enable menu operations.
1) Press as to select [MENU LOCK].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Unlocks menu operations.
[ON]Locks menu operations.
Note
 fWhen the entered password is incorrect after setting [MENU LOCK] to [ON], the  button cannot be operated.
 f[MENU LOCK] is set to [OFF] at the time of purchase or when [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed.
 fWhen [MENU LOCK] is set to [ON] and then enter the password to release the lock, the unlock state is held until the 
projector enters the standby mode.
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD]
Change the menu lock password.
1) Press as to select [MENU LOCK PASSWORD].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] screen is displayed.
3) Press asqw to select the text, and press the  button to enter the text.
 fUp to 16 characters can be input.
4) Press asqw to select [OK], and press the  button.
 fTo cancel, select [CANCEL].
Attention
 fThe initial password is “AAAA” at the time of purchase or when [INITIALIZE  ALL] is executed.
 fChange the password periodically that is hard to guess.
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							[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]
Enable/disable the button operations on the control panel and the remote control.
1) Press as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select one item between [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER].
[CONTROL PANEL]You can set the limitation on the control from the control panel.
[REMOTE CONTROLLER]You can set the limitation on the control from the remote control.
4) Press qw to switch between [ENABLE] and [DISABLE].
 fYou can set the limitation on the control from the control panel or the remote control.
[ENABLE]Enable the button operations.
[DISABLE]Disable the button operations.
 fA confirmation screen will be displayed when you change [ENABLE] to [DISABLE], then proceed to Step 5).
5) Press qw to select [OK], and then press the  button.
Note
 fWhen a button operation is performed on the device set to [DISABLE] , the [PASSWORD] screen is displayed. 
To continue operations, enter the security password.
 fThe [PASSWORD] screen will disappear when there is no operation for approx. 10 seconds.
 fIf the operations of both [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER] are set to [DISABLE], the projector cannot be 
turned off (cannot enter standby). fEven when you set button operations on the remote control to be disabled, operations of the  and  buttons on the remote control are enabled.
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							[NETWORK] menu
On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an i\
tem from the sub-menu.Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen.
 fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
[WIRED LAN]
You can make detailed wired LAN settings.
1) Press as to select [WIRED LAN].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [WIRED DETAILED SETUP] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select an item, and change the setting according to the instructions\
.
[DHCP] 
[ON]:If a DHCP server exists in the network to which the projector is connected, 
the IP address will automatically be acquired.
[OFF]:If a DHCP server does not exist in the network to which the projector is 
connected, additionally set [IP ADDRESS], [SUBNET MASK] and  
[DEFAULT GATEWAY].
[IP ADDRESS] Enter the IP address if DHCP server is not used.
[SUBNET MASK]Enter the subnet mask if DHCP server is not used.
[DEFAULT GATEWAY]  Enter the gateway address if DHCP server is not used.
[DNS1]Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
[DNS2]Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
4) Press as to select [OK], and press the  button.
 rDefault wired LAN settings 
 fThe following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory.
[DHCP]OFF
[IP ADDRESS]192.168.10.100
[SUBNET MASK]255.255.255.0
[DEFAULT GATEWAY]192.168.10.1
[DNS1] / [DNS2]NONE
Note
 fWhen using a DHCP server, confirm that the DHCP server is running.
 fConsult your network administrator regarding the IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, and DEFAULT GATEWAY.
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							[NAME CHANGE]
You can change the projector name, for example, when using the DHCP server.
1) Press as to select [NAME CHANGE].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [NAME CHANGE] screen is displayed.
3) Select characters with the asqw buttons and press the  button to enter the projector name. 
 fSelect [ALL DELETE] to delete all the entered characters, or press the  button on the remote control to 
delete a character on the cursor in the entry field.
4) Select [OK] with the as buttons and press the  button. 
 fTo cancel the change of the name, select [CANCEL] and press the  button.
Note
 f[Name □□□□] (□□□□ is 4-digit number) is set before the projector leaves the factory.
[NETWORK CONTROL]
Set when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network.
1) Press as to select [NETWORK CONTROL].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON]This function is enabled. Web control, PJLink control, the command control of the LAN are enabled.
[OFF]This function is disabled.
[AMX D.D.]
Set to [ON] to control with the controller of AMX Corporation.
Setting this function to [ON] enables detection through “AMX Device Discovery”. For details, refer to the website of AMX 
Corporation.
URL http://www.amx.com/
1) Press as to select [AMX D.D.].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]This function is disabled.
[ON]This function is enabled.
[Crestron Connected(TM)]
Set to [ON] to control with Crestron Connected™ of Crestron Electronics, Inc.
1) Press as to select [Crestron Connected(TM)].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]This function is disabled.
[ON]This function is enabled.
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