Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw355 Operating Instructions

							FA Q
Please refer to the following items if you have problems with the wirele\
ss LAN connection.
The wireless LAN connection is interrupted suddenly.
 fThe picture may disappear or freeze depending on the radio wave environment. In such cases, please try the following measures. - Please make the wireless LAN connection device close to the projector. -  Place away from devices that can emit electromagnetic radiation, such as microwave ovens, game machines. Do not use these devices if you are still unable to solve the problem.
- If multiple wireless devices are connected with the same router , the bandwidth will be insufficient.-  Please prevent from using the projector in a location prone to static electricity , such as on a carpet.
 fIf it happens that the wireless LAN connection is cut off unexpectedly, please set [WIRELESS LAN] in the [NETWORK/
USB] menu to [DISABLE], and then perform the wireless LAN connection again so that the wireless module will be 
restored to the normal state.
In addition, please refer to the following items if you have problems with the MIRRORING connection.
MIRRORING cannot be connected.
 fIs the [WIRELESS LAN] menu set to [DISABLE]?
 fIs the input source [MIRRORING] selected correctly?
 fIs [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] selected in [CONNECTION LOCK] menu?  Please change the setting.
 fPlease check the setting of the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device. For details about the connection method of MIRRORING, refer to the Operating Instructions of the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device.
 fAre there any obstacles between the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device and the projector? In addition, is the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device far from the projector? Please remove the obstacles or make the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device close to the projector.
 fThe column "Paired devices" will remain the connection information such as the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device etc., but you cannot reconnect with the screen, please\
 connect with the devices that can be connected from the list.
 fCancel the sleep state or switch the log-on user of the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device, the connection may be failed. Turn off / on the wireless LAN of the device, or turn the device and the projector off and then on again.
 fIf you cannot connect to the projector, or the projector is not existed in the available connection device list, you can try to 
switch the [AUTONOMOUS GROUP OWNER] menu to [OFF] or [ON].
Disconnected suddenly or Image cannot be updated.
 fIf the MIRRORING idle screen is not displayed, the sound cannot be output, the connection is failed, please re-boot the projector and then return the operation according to the following metho\
d. -  Set [STANDBY MODE] to [ECO], turn off the power, and then turn on the power. (If [STANDBY MODE] is already set to [ECO], the procedure of the setting is not required.)
- Please turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. - Please turn on the projector and the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device.
The picture or sound of MIRRORING is distorted.
 fSet the wireless LAN connecting method to [SIMPLE], [S-DIRECT] or [M-DIRECT].
 fSince MIRRORING is connected wirelessly, the picture or sound may be distorted by the radio wave environment. In such cases, please try the following measures. - Please make the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device close to the projector. -  Place away from devices that can emit electromagnetic radiation, such as microwave ovens, game machines. Do not use these devices if you are still unable to solve the problem.
- If multiple wireless devices are connected with the same router , the bandwidth will be insufficient. fIf there is a problem with the content itself, the picture may be distorted, please confirm the content.
 fThe picture or sound of MIRRORING is distorted depending on the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device. It may be caused by the processing capability and the wireless t\
ransmission performance of the Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device, and it is not a malfunction of the projector .
The connection of MIRRORING will be interrupted if there is no operation\
 after connecting with the MIRRORING.
 fDepending on the configuration of your Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device, the connection may be lost in some time. Please check the saving power setting of the device.
 fThe problem will be improved by updating the wireless driver and firmware. Please contact with the manufacturer for the technical support about the device.
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							Others
 fDepending on your Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device, the confirmation screen of the reconnection that is the connection name "from UNKNOWN" will be displayed. At this time, please select "CANCEL" to cancel reconnect.
 fDepending on your Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible device, it may be required to remove the profile during connecting. In that case, please remove the device according to t\
he instructions.
 fDepending on your Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible Android device, when switching to Android device during MIRRORING connecting or the conference mode, the screen that is displayed on the device may not be projected for a while. In such a case, please wait for about ten seconds until it \
is projected. If it still cannot be projected, please establish the MIRRORING connection again.
 fDepending on your Intel® WiDi / Intel® Pro WiDi / Miracast compatible Android device, the sound of the device may not be output from the projector during MIRRORING connecting. In such a case, please try the following things.
 gPlease establish the MIRRORING connection again.
 gThe problem may be improved by updating the firmware of the Android device. Please contact with the manufacturer for 
the technical support about the device.
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							Technical Information
PJLink protocol
The network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be used to perform projector setting 
and projector status query operations from a computer.
Control commands 
The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used to control the projector.
 fx characters in tables are non-specific characters.
CommandControl detailsParameter / return stringRemark
POWRPower supply control0
1
Standby
Power on
POWR ?Power supply status 
query
0
1
2
3
Standby
Power on
Cool-down in progress
Warm-up in progress
INPTInput selection
11
12
21
22
31
51
RGB 1
RGB 2 
VIDEO 
S-VIDEO 
HDMI 
NETWORK/USB
INPT ?Input selection query
AVMTAV MUTE control30
31
AV MUTE mode off
AV MUTE mode onAVMT ?AV MUTE status query
ERST ?Error status query××××××
1st byteIndicates fan errors, 
range 0 – 2
 f0 = No error 
known 
 f1 = Warning 
 f2 = Error2nd byteIndicates lamp errors, 
range 0 – 2
3rd byteIndicates temperature 
errors, range 0 – 2
4th byteFixed at 0
5th byteIndicates filter errors, 
range 0 – 2
6th byteIndicates other errors, 
range 0 – 2
LAMP ?Lamp status query××××××××××××1st digits (1 – 5 digits) : Lamp cumulative operating time
2nd digit : 0 = Lamp off, 1 = Lamp on
INST ?Input selection list 
query11 12 21 22 31 51
NAME ?Projector name query×××××Returns the name set in [NAME CHANGE] of  
[NETWORK/USB].
INF1 ?Manufacturer name 
queryPanasonicReturns manufacturer name.
INF2 ?Model name queryVW355N
VX425NReturns model name.
INF0 ?Other information query×××××Returns information such as version number.
CLSS ?Class information query1Returns class for PJLink.
PJLink security authentication 
The password used for PJLink is the same as that of the password set for web control.
When using the projector without security authentication, do not set a password for web control.
 fFor specifications related to PJLink, refer to the website of Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association.
URL http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/english/
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							Control commands via LAN
When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode)
Connection method 
1) Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and make a request 
for connection to the projector.
 fAcquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page.
IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [NETWORK/USB] → [STATUS]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control → [Detailed set up] → [Port set up] page
2) There is a response from the projector.
Data sectionBlankModeBlankRandom number sectionTermination symbol
Command 
example
“NTCONTROL”
(ASCII string)
‘ ’
0x20
‘1’
0x31
‘ ’
0x20
“zzzzzzzz”
(ASCII code hexadecimal 
number)
(CR)
0x0d
Data 
length9 bytes1 byte1 byte1 byte8 bytes1 byte
 fMode : 1 = Protect mode
3) Generate a 32-byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorith\
m.
 f“xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz”
xxxxxx :Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”)
yyyyy :Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”)
zzzzzzzz :8-byte random number obtained in Step 2
Command transmission method 
Transmit using the following command format.
 rTransmitted data
HeaderData sectionTermination symbol
Command 
example
Hash value
(See above  
)
‘0’
0x30
‘0’
0x30
Control command
(ASCII string)
(CR)
0x0d
Data length32 bytes1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte
 rReceive data
HeaderData sectionTermination symbol
Command 
example
‘0’
0x30
‘0’
0x30
Control command
(ASCII string)
(CR)
0x0d
Data length1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte
 rError response
StringDetailsTermination symbol
Message
"ERR1"Undefined control command
(CR)
0x0d
"ERR2"Out of parameter range
"ERR3"Busy state or no-acceptable period
"ERR4"Timeout or no-acceptable period
"ERR5"Wrong data length
"ERRA"Password mismatch
Data length4 bytes―1 byte
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							When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect \
mode)
Connection method 
1) Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and make a request 
for connection to the projector.
 fAcquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page.
IP address :Obtain from main menu → [NETWORK/USB] → [STATUS]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control → [Detailed set up] → [Port set up] page
2) There is a response from the projector.
 rResponse data
Data sectionBlankModeTermination symbol
Command 
example
“NTCONTROL”
(ASCII string)
‘ ’
0x20
‘0’
0x30
(CR)
0x0d
Data length9 bytes1 byte1 byte1 byte
 fMode : 0 = Non-protect mode
Command transmission method 
Transmit by the following command format.
 rTransmitted data
HeaderData sectionTermination symbol
Command 
example
‘0’
0x30
‘0’
0x30
Control command
(ASCII string)
(CR)
0x0d
Data length1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte
 rReceive data
HeaderData sectionTermination symbol
Command example‘0’0x30‘0’0x30Control command(ASCII string)(CR)0x0d
Data length1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte
 rResponse data
StringDetailsTermination symbol
Message
"ERR1"Undefined control command
(CR)
0x0d
"ERR2"Out of parameter range
"ERR3"Busy state or no-acceptable period
"ERR4"Timeout or no-acceptable period
"ERR5"Wrong data length
"ERRA"Password mismatch
Data length4 bytes―1 byte
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							Serial terminal
The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that 
the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connecte\
d to this connector.
Connection
Connecting terminals on projectorD-Sub 9-pin (female) Computer
Communication cable (straight)
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Pin assignments and signal names
D-Sub 9-pin (female)
Outside viewPin No.Signal nameContents
—NC
TXDTransmitted data
RXDReceived data
—NC
GNDEarth
—NC
CTSConnected internallyRTS
—NC
Communication conditions (Factory default)
Signal levelRS-232C-compliant
Sync. methodAsynchronous
Baud rate9 600 bps
ParityNone
Character length8 bits
Stop bit1 bit
X parameterNone
S parameterNone
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							Basic format
Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add 
parameters according to the details of control.
STXAD I1I2 ;C1C2 C3 : P1 P2Pn ETX
Basic format (with sub command)
S1S2S3S4S5 EP1P2P3P4P5P6
STX AD I1I2 ;C1C2C3 :  ETX
Same as basic format
Sub command (5 bytes) Operation (1 byte)
“=” (Value specified using parameter is set)Parameter (6 bytes)*
Symbol “+” or “
-” (1 byte) and set value or ad
-
justment value (5 bytes)
* When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, the operation (E) and parameter are not necessary.
Attention
 fIf a command is transmitted after the lamp starts illuminating, there ma\
y be a delay in response or the command may not be 
executed. Try sending or receiving any command after 60 seconds.
 fWhen transmitting multiple commands, be sure to wait until 0.5 seconds has elapsed after receiving the response from the 
projector before sending the next command. When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter , a colon (:) is 
not necessary.
Note
 fIf a command cannot be executed, the “ER401” response is sent from the projector to the computer.
 fIf an invalid parameter is sent, the “ER402” response is sent from the projector to the computer.
 fID transmission in RS-232C supports ZZ (ALL) and 01 to 06.
 fIf a command is sent with a specified ID, a response will be sent to the computer only in the following cases. 
- It matches the projector ID. 
- [PROJECTOR ID] (x page 78) is set to [ALL].
 fSTX and ETX are character codes. STX shown in hexadecimal is 02, and ETX shown in hexadecimal is 03.
ID designate
ZZ, 01 to 06
Start (1 byte)
(2 byte)
2 ID characters (2 bytes)Semi-colon(1 byte)
3 command characters (3 bytes)
Colon (1 byte)
Parameter (undefined length)End (1 byte)
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							Cable specifications
[When connected to a computer] 
Projector
( terminal)
1NCNC1
Computer
(DTE specifications)
22334NCNC4556NCNC677889NCNC9
Control commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available.
 rProjector control command
CommandControl contentsParameter / return stringRemarks
PONPower on―To check if the power is on, use the “Power 
query” command.POFPower off
IISINPUT selection
VID
SVD
RG1
RG2
HD1
NWP
PA 1
MC1
MV1
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
RGB1
RGB2
HDMI
NETWORK
Panasonic APPLICATION
MIRRORING
MEMORY VIEWER
OFZFreeze0[OFF]
1[ON]
AUUVolume up
AUDVolume down
DZUD. ZOOM up
DZDD. ZOOM down
OSHAV mute function0
1
AV MUTE mode off
AV MUTE mode on 
QPWPower query000Standby
001Power on
Q$SLamp condition query
0
1
2
3
Stand-by
Lamp ON control active
Lamp ON
Lamp OFF control active
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations
To initialize your password, consult your distributor.
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							Two window display combination list
Sub Window
COMPUTER1COMPUTER2
HDMIVIDEOS-VIDEO
Main WindowRGBYCBCR/YPBPRRGB
COMPUTER1RGB―――l――
YCBCR/YPBPR―――l――
COMPUTER2RGB―――l――
HDMIlll―ll
VIDEO―――l――
S-VIDEO―――l――
 l : Picture in Picture combinations are enabled.
 ―: Picture in Picture combinations are disabled.
Note
 f[MEMORY VIEWER], [MIRRORING] and [Panasonic APPLICATION] do not support two window display function.
 fWhen setting the movie-based signal 1080/24p, 1080/24sF,1080/25p, 1080/30p, 1080/50p or 1080/60p for HDMI input, the 
two window display function will be disabled.
 fThe image of the sub window picture may be distorted depending on the co\
mbination of signals.
 fWhen the selected input combinations or the input signals are not correspond with the two window display, the message 
"CANNOT DISPLAY THIS INPUT COMBINATION IN P IN P" will be displayed.
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