Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350zu Pt Vx420zu Operating Instructions

							[STATUS]
Displays the current network status.
1) Press as to select [STATUS].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [STATUS] screen is displayed.
[DHCP] Displays the usage state of the DHCP server.
[IP ADDRESS] Displays the IP address.
[SUBNET MASK] Displays the subnet mask.
[DEFAULT GATEWAY] Displays the default gateway.
[DNS1] Displays the address of the primary DNS server.
[DNS2] Displays the address of the secondary DNS server.
[MAC ADDRESS] Displays the MAC address.
[INITIALIZE]
This function is used to return various setting values of [NETWORK] to the factory default value.
1) Press as to select [INITIALIZE].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [INITIALIZE]  screen is displayed.
3) Press qw to select [OK] and  then press the  button.
Network connections
The projector has a network function, and the following operations are a\
vailable from the computer using the web browser 
control.
 
f Setting and adjustment of the projector.
 
f Display of the projector status.
 
f Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projec\
tor.
The projector supports "Crestron Connected™", and the following application software of Crestron Electronics, Inc. can be 
used.
 
f RoomView Express
 
f Fusion RV
 
f RoomView Server Edition
Note
 
f "Crestron Connected™" is a system developed by Crestron Electronics, Inc. which collectively manage and control multiple 
system devices connected via the network, from a computer. This projector supports "Crestron Connected™".
 
f For details of "Crestron Connected™ ", refer to the Crestron Electronics, Inc. website. (Provided only in English.)  
http://www.crestron.com/ 
For the download of "RoomView Express", refer to the Crestron Electronics, Inc. website. (Provided only in English.)  
http://www.crestron.com/getroomview
Computer that can be used
In order to use the Web control function, a Web browser is required. Confirm that the Web browser can be used beforehand.
OS Compatible web browser
Windows Internet Explorer 8.0 / 9.0 / 10.0 / 11.0
Mac OS Safari 6.0 / 7.0 / 8.0
Note
 
f Communication with an E-mail server is required to use the E-mail function. Confirm that the E-mail can be used 
beforehand.
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							Connecting with Wired LAN
Example of a normal network connection
Attention
 
f When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.
Note
 
f A LAN cable is required to use the network function.
 
f Use shielded LAN cable (STP cable) that is compatible with category 5 or above.
 
f Use a LAN cable with length of 100 m or shorter.
Projector settings
1)  Use the LAN cable to connect the projector with computer.
2)  Turn on the projector.
3)   Press the  button to display the [NETWORK] menu, and then select [WIRED LAN], and press  
the  button.
4)  Set the detailed setup of [WIRED LAN].
 
f For details, refer to “WIRED LAN”. (x page 79)
Note
 
f Please confirm with your network administrator before you connect to an existing network.
 
f The 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
Computer setting
1)   Turn on the computer.
2)  Make the network setting according to your system administrator.
 
f If the projector settings are the default settings, the computer can be \
used with the following network settings.
[IP ADDRESS] 192.168.10.101
[SUBNET MASK] 255.255.255.0
[DEFAULT GATEWAY] 192.168.10.1
Computer
Projector
LAN cable (straight) LAN cable (straight)
Hub
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							Accessing from the web browser
1)  Start up the web browser on the computer.
2)   Enter the IP address set on the projector into the URL entry field of the web browser.
3)   Enter the user name and the password.
 
f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is 
panasonic (lower case).
4)  Click [OK].
 
f The [Projector status] page is displayed.
Note
 
f If you use a web browser to control the projector, set [NETWORK CONTROL] to [ON] in [NETWORK]  (x page 80). 
 
f Do not perform setting or control simultaneously by starting up multiple\
 web browsers. Do not set or control the projector 
from multiple computers.
 
f Change the  password first. (x page 93)
 
f Access will be locked for few minutes when an incorrect password is ente\
red three times consecutively.
 
f Some items on the projector setting page use the Javascript function of the web browser . The projector may not be able to 
be controlled properly if it is set with a browser that does not have th\
is function enabled.
 
f If the screen for the web control is not displayed, consult your network\
 administrator.
 
f While updating the screen for the web control, the screen may become white for a moment, but it is not a malfunction.
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							Available functions per account
With the administrator rights, all functions can be used. With the user rights, available functions are restricted. Select an 
account according to the purpose of use.
ItemFunctionAdministrator rights*1User rights*1Page
[Status] [Projector status]
l
l85
Error information page
l l86
[Network status]
l l86
[Projector control] [Basic control]
l
l87
[Advanced control]
l l87
[Detailed set up] [Network config]
l
―88
[Ping test]
l ―89
[E-mail set up]
l ―89
[Authentication set up]
l ―90
[ECO management set up] 
l ―93
[Change password] User name for [Administrator]
l
―94
User name for [User]
l ―94
Password for [Administrator]
l ―94
Password for
 [User]l l94
[Crestron 
Connected(TM)] Operation
l
―95
[Tools]
l ―95
[Info]
l ―96
[Help]
l ―96
*1 The functions with l
 marks in the columns of administrator rights/user rights indicate that the operation can be performed by each right.
Description of each item 
1 Page tab
Switches pages by clicking this item.
2  [Status]
The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this 
item.
3  [Projector control]
The [Projector control] page is displayed by clicking this 
item. 4 
[Detailed set up]
The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this 
item.
5  [Change password]
The [Change password] page is displayed by clicking 
this item.
6  [Crestron Connected(TM)]
The control page of Crestron Connected™
 is displayed by clicking this item.
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							[Projector status] page
Click [Status] → [Projector status].
Display the status of the projector for the following items.
1 [PROJECTOR TYPE]
Displays the type of projector.
2  [PROJECTOR NAME]
Displays the name set in the projector.
3  [MAIN VERSION]
Displays the firmware version of the projector.
4  [POWER]
Displays the status of the power.
5  [PICTURE MODE]
Displays the status of the picture mode.
6  [SERIAL NUMBER]
Displays the serial number of the projector.
7  [NETWORK VERSION]
Displays the version of firmware of the network.
8  [AV MUTE]
Displays the AV mute status.
9  [VOLUME]
Displays the volume status. 10 
[INPUT]
Displays the status of the selected input.
11  [INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE]
Displays the status of the air intake temperature of the 
projector.
12  [EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE]
Displays the status of the exhaust air temperature of 
the projector.
13  [OPTIC MODULE TEMPERATURE]
Displays the optics module temperature status of the 
projector.
14  [LAMP RUNTIME]
Displays the runtime of the lamp (converted value).
15  [SELF TEST]
Displays the self diagnostics information. 
16  [PROJECTOR RUNTIME]
Displays the runtime of the projector.
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							Error information page 
When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to 
display the error/warning details. 
f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector de\
pending on the contents of the error.
1  Self-diagnosis result display
Displays the item check results.
[OK]: Indicates that operation is normal. [FAILED]: Indicates that there is a problem.
[WARNING]: Indicates that there is a warning.
 
r [FAILED] items displayed when a problem occurs
Parameter Description
[FAN] Trouble has occurred in the fan or its drive circuit. Consult your dealer.
     [FAN(INTAKE)] Trouble has occurred in the intake fan.
     [FAN(EXHAUST)] Trouble has occurred in the exhaust fan.
     [FAN(LAMP)] Trouble has occurred in the lamp cooling fan.
[INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE] The air intake temperature is too high. The projector may be used in an operating 
environment where the temperature is high, such as near a heating applia\
nce.
[EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE] The exhaust air temperature is high. The air exhaust port may be blocked.
[OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE]
The temperature around the optics module inside the projector is high. The projec -tor may be used in an operating environment where the temperature is hig\
h, such as near a heating appliance.
[LAMP REMAIN TIME] The lamp runtime has exceeded the prescribed cumulative time, and it is now time 
to replace the lamp.
[LAMP STATUS] The lamp has failed to light.
Wait a short while for the lamp to cool off, and then turn on the power.
[APERTURE (CONTRAST-SHUTTER)] Trouble has occurred in the contrast shutter circuitry. Consult your dealer.
[AIR FILTER] There is too much dust accumulated in the air filter unit. Turn off the projector and 
unplug the power plug from the wall outlet, then replace the air filter unit.
[Network status] page
Click [Status] → [Network status].
The current network setting status is displayed.
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							[Basic control] page 
Click [Projector control] → [Basic control].
1 [INPUT]
Switches the input signal.
2  [VOLUME]
Adjusts the volume level.
3  [PICTURE MODE]
Switches the picture mode. 4 
[AV MUTE]
Switches between AV mute on/off.
5  [POWER]
Turns on/off the power.
6  [CLOSED CAPTION]
Switches the closed caption mode.
[Advanced control] page
Click [Projector control] → [Advanced control].
1 [POSITION]
Adjusts the position of image and the keystone 
correction. 2 
[PICTURE]
Adjusts the items of image.
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							[Network config] page
Click [Detailed set up] → [Network config].
1)  Click [Network config].
 
f The [CAUTION!] screen is displayed.
2)  Select the item which you want to change the setting, then click [Next].
 
f The current setting is displayed.
3)  Click [Change] button.
 
f The setting change screen is displayed. 
1  [DHCP ON]/[DHCP OFF]
To enable the DHCP client function, set to [DHCP ON].
2  [IP ADDRESS]
Enter the IP address when not using a DHCP server.
3  [SUBNET MASK]
Enter the subnet mask when not using a DHCP server.
4  [DEFAULT GATEWAY]
Enter the default gateway address when not using a 
DHCP server. 5 
[DNS1]/[DNS2]
Enter the DNS1/DNS2 server address.
Permissible/ available characters for the entry of DNS1/
DNS2 server address.
(primary):
Numbers (0 - 9), period (.)
(Example: 192.168.0.253).
6  [Back]/[Next]
Click the [Back] button to return to the original screen. 
The current settings are displayed by pressing the [Next] 
button.
Click the [Submit] button to update the settings.
Note
 
f When you use the “Forward” and “Back” functions of your browser, a warning message “Page has Expired” may appear. In 
that case, click [Network config] again since the following operation will not be guaranteed.
 
f Changing LAN settings while connected to the LAN may cause the connection to cut out.
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							[Ping test] page
Check whether the network is connected to the mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc.
Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test].
1 [Input IP address]
Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
2  [Submit]
Executes the connection test. 3 
Example of display when the connection has 
succeeded
4  Example of display when the connection has failed
[E-mail set up] page 
When there is a problem or the runtime of a lamp reaches a set value, an E-mail can be sent to preset E-mail addresses (up 
to two addresses).
Click [Detailed set up] → [E-mail set up].
1 [ENABLE]
Select [Enable] to use the E-mail function.
2  [SMTP SERVER NAME]
Enter the IP address or the server name of the E-mail 
server (SMTP). To enter the server name, the DNS 
server needs to be set up.
3  [MAIL FROM]
Enter the E-mail address of the projector. (Up to 63 
characters in single byte)
4  [MEMO]
Enter information such as the location of the projector 
that notifies the sender of the E-mail. (Up to 63 
characters in single byte) 5 
[MINIMUM TIME]
Change the minimum interval for the temperature warning
E-mail. The default value is 60 minutes. In this case, 
another E-mail will not be sent for 60 minutes after 
sending the temperature warning E-mail even if it reaches 
the warning temperature.
6  [INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE]
Change the temperature setting for the temperature 
warning mail. A temperature warning E-mail is sent when 
the temperature exceeds this value.
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							7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2]
Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL 
ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not 
to be used.
8  Settings of the conditions to send E-mail
Select the conditions to send E-mail.  
[MAIL CONTENTS]:
Select either [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
[ERROR]:
Send an E-mail when an error occurred in the self-
diagnosis. [LAMP RUNTIME]:
An E-mail message is sent when the remaining lamp on 
time for the lamp has reached the value set at the right 
field.
[INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE]:
Send an E-mail when the air intake temperature has 
reached the value set at the above field.
9  [Submit]
Update the settings.
[Authentication set up] page 
Set the authentication items when POP authentication or SMTP authentication is necessary to send an E-mail.
Click [Detailed set up] → [Authentication set up].
1 [Auth]
Select the authentication method specified by your 
Internet service provider.
2  [SMTP Auth]
Set when the SMTP authentication is selected.
3  [POP server name]
Enter the POP server name.
Allowed characters:
Alphanumerics  (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9)
Minus sign (-) and period (.)
4  [User name]
Enter the user name for the POP server or the SMTP 
server. 5 
[Password]
Enter the password for the POP server or the SMTP 
server.
6  [SMTP server port]
Enter the port number of the SMTP server.
(Normally 25)
7  [POP server port]
Enter the port number of the POP server.
(Normally 110)
8  [Submit]
Update the settings.
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