Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw355n Pt Vx425n Operating Instructions

							4) Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Hides the warning message.
[ON] Displays the warning message.
[HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL]
Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the  terminal of the projector and the image is not 
projected correctly.
1) Press as to select [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO] Sets the signal level automatically.
[64-940] Select when the HDMI terminal of an external device (such as a blu-ray player) is connected to the 
 terminal.
[0-1023] Select when the DVI terminal output of an external device (such as a computer) is connected to 
the  terminal via a conversion cable or similar cable.
Select also when the HDMI terminal output of a computer or other device \
is connected to the 
 terminal.
Note
 
f The optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device. Refer to the operation 
instruction of the external device regarding the output of the external device.
 
f The displayed signal level is assumed when the input is 30 bits.
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]
(Only for NTSC, 480i YCBCR input)
Set the closed caption.
Selecting the closed caption display
1)  Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Closed captions are not displayed.
[ON] Closed captions are displayed.
 
f When [ON] is selected, proceed to Step 5).
5)  When the confirmation is displayed, select [OK], and press the  b\
utton.
Setting the closed caption mode
1) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [MODE].
4)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[CC1] Displays CC1 data.
[CC2] Displays CC2 data.
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							[CC3]Displays CC3 data.
[CC4] Displays CC4 data.
Note
 
f Closed caption is a function that displays text information of video signals mainly used in North  America. Captions may not 
be displayed depending on the connected devices or contents being played\
 back.
 
f [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] can only be selected if an NTSC or 480i  YC
BCR signal is input.
 
f If [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] is set to [ON], the brightness of image may be changed according to the external devices 
or the used content of the closed caption corresponding connection.
 
f If a closed caption signal of the selected mode is input, the text is not displayed even when the [SECURITY] menu → [TEXT  
DISPLAY] (x page 86) is set to [ON].
 
f Closed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed.
[SCREEN SETTING] 
(Only for PT-VW355N)
Set the screen size.
When changing the aspect of a projected image, correct to the optimum image position for the set screen. Set as necessary 
for the screen in use.
1)  Press as to select [SCREEN SETTING].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [SCREEN SETTING] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [SCREEN FORMAT].
4)  Press qw to switch the [SCREEN FORMAT] item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[SCREEN FORMAT] DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[16:10] The projected aspect ratio is 16:10. Cannot be adjusted.
[16:9] The projected aspect ratio is 16:9. Adjusts the vertical position.
5) Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
 
f If [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10], adjustment of [SCREEN POSITION] is not available.
6)  Press qw to adjust the [SCREEN POSITION].
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[HIGH] The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the top.
[CENTER] The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed in the center .
[LOW] The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the bottom.
[STARTUP LOGO]
Set the logo display when the power is turned on.
1) Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user.
[OFF] Disables the startup logo display.
Note
 
f The startup logo will disappear in approximately 30 seconds.
 
f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
 
f If you do not register the image of the [USER LOGO], the startup logo will not be displayed even if the [ST ARTUP LOGO] is 
set to [USER LOGO]. 
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							[AUTO SETUP SETTING]
Set the automatic execution of AUTO SETUP.
The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the  
button on the remote control on each occasion if you input unregistered \
signals frequently at meetings, etc.
1)  Press as to select [AUTO SETUP SETTING].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO] Enables the auto setup function when switching signals.
[BUTTON] Enables the auto setup function only when the  button is pressed.
[SIGNAL SEARCH]
When the power is turned on, this function automatically detects the terminal which signals are input and sets the function to 
switch.
1) Press as to select [SIGNAL SEARCH].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON] Enables input detection automatically.
[OFF] Disables input detection automatically.
Note
 
f If the [SIGNAL SEARCH] is set to [ON] when there is no signal input, press the  button on the 
remote control, this function automatically detects the terminal to whic\
h signals are input and then switches.
[BACK COLOR]
Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input. 
1)  Press as to select [BACK COLOR].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[BLUE] Displays the entire projection area in blue.
[BLACK] Displays the entire projection area in black.
[DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user.
Note
 
f To create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
 
f If you do not register the image of the [USER LOGO], the projected image will be displayed in black even if the [BACK 
COLOR] is set to [USER LOGO]. 
[WIDE MODE]
Using this function when displays the incorrect signals input.
1)  Press as to select [WIDE MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO] Displays by judging the signal automatically. Set to this mode normally.
[ON] When input the wide signal.
[OFF] When input the 4:3 signal.
[SXGA MODE]
This function is used if the whole projected image is not displayed when SXGA  signal is input. Set it to [SXGA] normally.
1) Press as to select [SXGA MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
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f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[SXGA] Normal setting.
[SXGA +] Set this when the edge of the image is cropped.
[P-TIMER]
Set and operate the presentation timer function.
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
[MODE] Switches the elapsed time between [COUNT UP] and [COUNT DOWN].
[TIMER] Sets the finish time of timer when [COUNT DOWN] is selected.
[START] / [STOP] / [RESTART] Operates the timer.
[RESET] Resets the count.
[EXIT] [P-TIMER] is finished.
Setting [MODE]
1) Press as to select [MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[COUNT UP] Displays the elapsed time since the count was started.
[COUNT DOWN] Displays the remaining time of the time set by [TIMER].
Setting the countdown timer
1) Press as to select [TIMER].
2)  Press qw to set the timer.
 
f The time can be set in 1-minute increments from 1 to 180 minutes.
 
f The factory default value is 10 minutes.
Note
 
f [TIMER] is available only when [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN].
The operation of [P-TIMER]
1)  Press as to select one item.
[START] The count is started.
[STOP] The count is stopped.
[RESTART] The count is resumed.
[RESET] The count is reset. 
2) Press the  button.
 
f When you select [START] or [RESTART], the remaining time or the elapsed time will be displayed in the lower right of 
the projected image.
 
f When you select [STOP], the remaining time or the elapsed time while stopping the counting will be displayed in the 
lower right of the projected image.
Note
 
f You can also use the P-TIMER function by pressing the  button on the remote control ( x page 54).
 
f If the elapsed time or remaining time is displaying, the text will not be displayed even when the [SECURITY] menu → [TEXT  
DISPLAY] (x page 86) is set to [ON].
 
f The elapsed time or remaining time will not be displayed when the menu s\
creen is displaying.
 
f The start time will be "000:00" when [MODE] is set to [COUNT UP].
 
f When [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN], the start time becomes the value set at [TIMER].
 
f The time gauge turns clockwise when [COUNT UP] is set, and turns counterclockwise when [COUNT DOWN] is set.
Ending the presentation timer
1)  Press as to select [P-TIMER].
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							2) Press the  button.
 
f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select [EXIT].
4)  Press the  button.
[P IN P]
(Only for PT-VW355N)
Locate a separate, small sub screen in the main screen to project two im\
ages simultaneously.
1) Press as to select [P IN P].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [P IN P] screen is displayed.
[MODE]
1)  Press as to select [MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] P IN P function is disabled.
[SIDE BY SIDE] Sub screen is displayed at the side of the main screen.
[P IN P] Sub screen is displayed in the main screen.
[SUBPICTURE SIZE]
If [MODE] is set to [P IN P], you can change the size of the sub screen.
1) Press as to select [SUBPICTURE SIZE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[SMALL] The size of the sub screen is small (30% of the panel resolution).
[MIDDLE] The size of the sub screen is middle (40% of the panel resolution).
[LARGE] The size of the sub screen is large (50% of the panel resolution).
[SUBPICTURE POSITION]
If [MODE] is set to [P IN P], you can change the position of the sub screen.
1) Press as to select [SUBPICTURE POSITION].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button as following:  
[LOWER RIGHT] → [LOWER LEFT] → [UPPER LEFT] →[ UPPER RIGHT] → [LOWER RIGHT] →...
Note
 
f The P IN P function may be unavailable for some signals being input or terminals being selected. Refer to “Two-window 
display combination list” ( x page 140) for details.
 
f The main window setting values are applied to image adjustment values such as [PICTURE MODE] and [COLOR 
TEMPERATURE].
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]
You can perform some of the remote control button operations from the sub-menu.
1)  Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select one item.
[AUTO SETUP]
For details, refer to "Using the AUTO SETUP function" (x page 49).
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							[FREEZE]The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound stopped regardle\
ss of the playback of 
the external equipment. To release this function, press the  button or the  
button on the remote control.
[AV MUTE] Turn off audio and image when the projector is not used for a certain period of\
 time. To release 
this function, press the  button or the  button on the remote control.
[DIGITAL ZOOM] For details, refer to "Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function" ( x page 52).
4) Press the  button.
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							[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu.
Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (x page 56) for the operation of the menu screen.
 
f After selecting the item, press asqw to set.
[STATUS]
You can check the using status of the projector.
1)  Press as to select [STATUS].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [STATUS] screen is displayed.
[SIGNAL] [NAME]
Displays the name of input signal.
[FREQUENCY] Displays the scanning frequency of input signal.
[RUNTIME]
*1
[PROJECTOR] Displays the current usage time of projector.
[LAMP (ET-LAV300*
2)] Displays the model No. of the replacement lamp unit for this 
projector.
[NORMAL] Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to 
[NORMAL] by actual time.
[ECO] Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO] 
by actual time.
[SERIAL NUMBER] [PROJECTOR]Displays the serial number of the projector.
*1  The following conversion is required to calculate the rough estimate for\
 lamp replacement.
Formula for lamp replacement time (rough estimate)
A ×1 + B × 5/7  
f A : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen - [RUNTIME] - [LAMP] - [NORMAL] 
 
f B : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen - [RUNTIME] - [LAMP] - [ECO] 
*2  The model No. of the optional lamp unit is subject to change without pri\
or notice.
Note
 
f If you attach a lamp unit used in a projector of a model different from the projector (PT -VW355N, PT-VX425N) to the 
projector, or when the lamp unit used in the projector to a projector of a different model, the [RUNTIME] displayed in 
[STATUS] may differ from the actual time.
[COMPUTER2 SELECT]
Set whether to use the  terminal.
1)  Press as to select [COMPUTER2 SELECT].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[COMPUTER2 IN] When input the computer signal.
[COMPUTER1 OUT] Outputs the signal which have been input  terminal.
Note
 
f The [COMPUTER2 SELECT] will be unavailable when [COMPUTER2] is selected as input source.
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							[PROJECTOR ID]
The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when mu\
ltiple projectors are used side by side to enable 
simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote control.
1) Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID].
2)  Press the  button.
 
f The [PROJECTOR ID] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select a projector ID.
 
f Select one from [ALL], and [1] to [6].
[ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number.
[1] - [6] Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector.
4) Press the  button to set it.
 
f [PROJECTOR ID] is set.
Note
 
f To specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote\
 control must match the ID number of the projector.
 
f When the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specified during remote control or 
computer control.  
If multiple projectors are set up side by side with ID set to [ALL], they cannot be controlled separately from the projectors 
with other ID numbers.
 
f Refer to “Setting the ID number of the remote control” ( x page 54) for how to set the ID number on the remote control.
[INITIAL START UP]
Set the method of start up when the power cord plugged into the  AC outlet.
1) Press as to select [INITIAL START UP].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[LAST MEMORY] Starts in the condition that before disconnected the power cord or turn \
off the breaker. 
[STANDBY] Starts up in the standby mode.
[ON] Starts the projection immediately.
[PROJECTION METHOD]
Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of \
the projector.
Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inverted.
1) Press as to select [PROJECTION METHOD].
2)  Press qw to switch the projection method.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[FRONT/DESK] Select when installing the projector on the desk, etc., in front of the \
screen.
[FRONT/CEILING] Select when installing the projector in front of the screen with the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional).
[REAR/DESK] Select when installing the projector on the desk, etc. behind the screen (with a translucent screen).
[REAR/CEILING] Select when installing the projector behind the screen (with a translucent screen) with the Ceiling 
Mount Bracket (optional).
[HIGH ALTITUDE MODE]
Change the setting according to the altitude in which you use the projector
.
1) Press as to select [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE].
2)  Press qw to switch the item.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF] Select when using the projector in the elevation of below 1 400 m (4 593′).
[HIGH1] Select when using the projector in the elevation of above 1 400 m (4 593′) and below 2 000 m 
(6 562′).
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							[HIGH2]Select when using the projector in the elevation of above 2 000 m (6 562′) and below 2 700 m 
 
(8 858′).
Note
 
f It is set to [OFF] when using the projector in the elevation of below 1 400 m (4 593′). It is set to [ HIGH1] when using the 
projector in the elevation of above 1 400 m (4 593′) and below 2 000 m  (6 562′). It is set to [HIGH2] when using the projector 
in the elevation of above  2 000 m (6 562′) and below 2 700 m (8 858′). Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal 
parts and result in malfunctions.
 
f Do 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.
 
f When 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.
 
f The 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
 
f Set 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.
 
f The [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.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[ON] Enables above setting.
[OFF] Disables above setting.
Note
 
f Lamp 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..
 
f When [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE 
DETECTION] cannot be set.
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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.
 
f The items will switch each time you press the button.
[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 in\
to standby status.
[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.).
 
f The time will switch each time you press the button.
Note
 
f The 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.
 
f The 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
 
f If [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.
 
f When 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.
 
f If [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK], it takes less power consumption than it is set to [NORMAL].
 
f When [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.
 
f The setting of [STANDBY MODE] cannot be returned to the factory default even if the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE ALL] is executed (x page 84).
[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.
 
f The [EMULATE] screen is displayed.
3)  Press as to select one item.
[DEFAULT] VW355N series, VX425N series, VZ575N series, VW535N series, VX605N series, VZ570 series, 
VW530 series, VX600 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
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