Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw431d Operating Instructions

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Important 
 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Contents
Tint ..............................................................................46
Iris    ............................................................................\
..46
Color temp.  ...................................................................47
Red  ..............................................................................47
Green  ...........................................................................\
47
Blue  ...........................................................................\
..47
Daylight View  ...............................................................47
Sharpness  ....................................................................48
Gamma .........................................................................48
Noise reduction  ............................................................48
Progressive  ..................................................................48
Reset ...........................................................................\
.48
Store ...........................................................................\
..48
Screen ......................................................49
Normal  ..........................................................................49
Full  ..............................................................................49
Wide(16:9) ....................................................................49
Zoom  ...........................................................................\
.49
True ..............................................................................49
Natural wide  .................................................................49
Custom .........................................................................49
Custom adj.  ..................................................................50
Digital zoom +...............................................................50
Digital zoom  – ..............................................................50
Keystone  ......................................................................50
Ceiling  ..........................................................................51
Rear ............................................................................\
..51
Screen aspect  ..............................................................51
Reset ...........................................................................\
.51
Sound  .......................................................52
Volume  .........................................................................52
Mute  ...........................................................................\
..52
MIC ..............................................................................52
MIC gain .......................................................................52
In standby mode ...........................................................52
Setting  ......................................................53
Language  .....................................................................53
Menu position ...............................................................53
Auto setup  ....................................................................53
Background ..................................................................54
Display ..........................................................................54
Logo  ...........................................................................\
..54
HDMI setup  ..................................................................55
DIGITAL LINK signal level ............................................55
Terminal ........................................................................55
Power management  .....................................................55
Direct on .......................................................................56
Standby mode  ..............................................................56
P-timer ..........................................................................56
Closed caption ..............................................................57
Lamp power  ..................................................................57
Remote control  .............................................................57
Security  ........................................................................57
Fan ..............................................................................58
Fan control  ...................................................................58
Video delay control .......................................................59
Filter counter  ................................................................59
Emulate ........................................................................59
RS232C ........................................................................60
Warning log  ..................................................................60
Factory default ..............................................................60
Information  ...............................................61
Input Source Information Display   ................................61
Network  ....................................................62
DIGITAL LINK mode .....................................................62
DIGITAL LINK setup  .....................................................62
DIGITAL LINK status  ....................................................62
Projector name .............................................................63
Network setup  ..............................................................63
Network control  ............................................................64
Network status ..............................................................64
AMX D.D.  .....................................................................64
RoomView ....................................................................64
Extron XTP ...................................................................64
Digital Interface Box  .....................................................64
Network factory default .................................................64
Network connections  ....................................................65
Twisted pair cable Extender connections .....................66
Computer operation ......................................................67
Accessing from the Web browser  .................................67
Maintenance
LAMP and WARNING Indicators  ............79
Managing the indicated problems ................................79
Replacement ............................................80
Before replacing the unit  ..............................................80
Maintenance .................................................................80
Replacing the unit .........................................................80
Attaching the Lens Cap  ................................................84
Troubleshooting  ......................................85
Appendix
Technical Information  .............................87
PJLink protocol .............................................................87
Control commands via LAN ..........................................88
Serial terminal  ..............................................................90
Other terminals .............................................................93
List of compatible signals  .............................................94
Specifications ..........................................98
Dimensions .................................................................100
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards.......100
Index  .......................................................101 
						

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Important 
 
Information
Precautions for Use
Cautions when transporting
When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impac\
ts.  z
Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing \
so may damage the adjustable feet. z
Cautions when installing
Do not set up the projector outdoors. J
The projector is designed for indoor use only.  z
Do not use under the following conditions. J
Places where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may damage the internal parts  z
and result in malfunctions.
Near the exhaust of an air conditioner or near lights (studio lamps, etc.) where temperature changes greatly  z
(Operating environment Æpage 99): Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deform\
ation of the 
outer case and malfunctions.
Near high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere wit\
h the operation of the projector. z
Be sure to ask a specialized technician when installing the product to a  J
ceiling.
This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. 
Model No.:  ET-PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings), 
ET-PKV200B (Projector Mount Base).
Qualified cable is required for DIGITAL LINK connection, be sure to consult  J
a specialized technician or your dealer.
Imperfect wiring may cause poor performance of cable transmission, such \
as distorted or choppy image and 
sound.
The interface box may not work properly due to strong radiowave from the    J
broadcast station or the radio.
If there is any facility or equipment, which outputs strong radiowave, near the installation location, install the 
interface box at a location sufficiently far from the source of the radiowave. Or , wrap the LAN cable connected to 
the  terminal by using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe, of which\
 is grounded at both ends.
When using the projector in the elevation of below 1 200 m (3 937 ft), make  J
sure [Fan control] is set to [Off].
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
When using the projector in the elevation of above 1 200 m (3 937 ft) and  J
below 2 000 m (6 562 ft), make sure [Fan control] is set to [On 1].
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
When using the projector in the elevation of above 2 000 m (6 562 ft) and  J
below 2 700 m (8 858 ft), make sure [Fan control] is set to [On 2].
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions.
Do not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858 ft) or higher  J
above sea level.
Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result i\
n malfunctions. 
						

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Important 
 
Information
Within +15°
Within -15°
Within +30°
Within -30°
Do not tilt the projector or place it on its side. J
Do not tilt the projector body more than approximately ±30 degrees ve\
rtically or ±15 degrees horizontally. Over 
tilting may result in shortening the life of the components. 
Cautions when setting the projectors J
 zDo not stack the projectors.
Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the  z
projector.
Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system  z
directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the 
projector.
Do not place the projector in an enclosed space.  z
If you need to place the projector in an enclosed space, additional air \
conditioning and ventilation system 
must be equipped. When ventilation is insufficient, remaining heat may trigger the protection circuit of the 
projector.
Security
Take safety measures against following incidents. J
Personal information being leaked via this product. z
Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party. z
Interfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party. z
Security instruction ( JÆpage 57, 76)
Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. z
Change your password periodically. z
Panasonic or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password  z
in case you receive such an inquiry.
The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others. z
Set a password for web control and restrict the users who can log in.  z
MONITOR OUT
COMPUTER 2 IN
COMPUTER 1 IN
SERIA L IN VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN LAN
MIC IN S-VIDEO INCOMPUTER
AUDIO IN V
ARIABLE
AUDIO OU T
R
L
AC IN  ~
MONITOR OUT
COMPUTER 2 IN
COMPUTER 1 IN
SERIAL  INVIDEO IN
AUDIO IN LAN
MIC IN S-VIDEO INCOMPUTER
AUDIO IN V
ARIABLE
AUDIO OU T
R
L
AC IN  ~
over 50 cm
(20")
over 20 cm
(7.8")
over 50 cm (20")
over 1 m (40") 
						

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Important 
 
InformationDisposal
When disposing of the product, ask your local authority or dealer about \
the correct methods of disposal.
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of the used lamp unit, ask your nearest local authoriti\
es or dealer
about proper disposal of the unit.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions or your local di\
sposal rule or guidelines.
Cautions on use
In order to get the picture quality J
Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light  z
from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust por\
t or warm or cold air from an air  z
conditioner can cause a shimmering effect on screen. 
Avoid use in locations where exhaust or streams of air from projector, other devices and air conditioners flow 
between the projector and the screen.
The lens of projector is affected by the heat from the luminous source. Because of this, the focusi\
ng may not  z
be stable right after the power is turned on. Focusing is stabled after \
projecting image for 30 minutes and 
longer.
Do not touch the surface of the projector lens with your bare hand J
If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected 
onto the screen.
LCD Panel J
The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high-
precision technology, some of the pixels on the projected image may be missing or constantly\
 lit. Please note that 
this is not a malfunction. 
Displaying a still image for a longer time may result in an after-image \
on the LCD panels. If this happens, display 
the all white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more.
Optical components J
Operating the projector in an environment with high temperature or heavy\
 exposure to dust or tobacco smoke 
will reduce the service life of the optical components, such as the LCD \
panel and polarizing plate, and may 
necessitate their replacement within less than one year of use. For deta\
ils, consult your dealer.
Lamp J
The luminous source of the projector is a mercury lamp with high interna\
l pressure.
A high pressure mercury lamp has following characteristics.
The brightness of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage. z
The lamp may burst with sound or shorten life by shock or chipping. z
The life of the lamp varies greatly depending on individual specificities and usage conditions. In particular,  z
continuous use over 12 hours and frequent on/off switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and 
affect the lamp life.
In rare cases, the lamp burst shortly after the projection. z
The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacem\
ent cycle. Make sure to replace the  z
lamp unit consistently. (“When to replace the lamp unit” (Æpage 82))
If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in a fo\
rm of smoke. z
It is recommended to store replacement lamps for contingency. z
It is recommended to have authorized engineer or your dealer replace the\
 lamp unit. z
Avoidance of damage to connection terminal resulting from static electricity J
Please pay attention to the following points when connecting the signal \
cable. Failure to do so may cause a 
failure in the product.
When connecting the cable to the projector or to the external devices co\
nnected to the projector, touch a  z
metallic object in your vicinity to discharge any static electricity fro\
m your body before handling the cable. 
						

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Important 
 
Information
Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the 
number of accessories.
Remote control unit (x1)
(6451058157)
Power cord (x1)
(6103581217)
CD-ROM (x1)
(6103627656)
Batteries (AAA/R03 type) 
(x2)
RGB signal cable (x1) 
(6103580425)
AC power cord holder (x1) 
(6451052124)
Lens cap (x1)
(6103594279)
String (x1)
(6103504711)
Soft Carrying Case (x1)
(6103601861)
Attention
After unpacking the projector, discard the power cord cap and packaging material properly. z
For lost accessories, consult your dealer. z
The part numbers of accessories and separately sold components are subje\
ct to change without notice. z
Store small parts in an appropriate manner, and keep them away from young children. z
(Attached to the projector  
at the time of purchase.)
(for remote control unit) 
						

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Important 
 
InformationContents of the supplied  JCD-ROM
The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. 
Manual/list (PDF)Software
 
Optional accessories
OptionsModel No.
Ceiling Mount BracketET-PKV100H (for high ceilings),  
ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
Projector Mount BaseET-PKV200B
Replacement Lamp UnitET-LAV200
Replacement Filter Unit ET-RFV200
Digital Interface BoxET-YFB100G
Operating Instructions – Functional 
   Manual
Operation Manual Multi Projector  
   Monitoring & Control Software 2.7
Operation Manual Logo Transfer  
   Software 2.0
List of compatible projector models
This is a list of projectors that are compatible with • 
the software (refer to the right column), and their 
restrictions.
Multi Projector Monitoring & Control  
   Software 2.7 (Windows)
This software allows you to monitor and control • 
multiple projectors connected to the LAN.
Logo Transfer Software 2.0 (Windows)
This software allows you to create original • 
images, such as company logos to be displayed 
when projection starts, and transfer them to the 
projector. 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
  
(1)     Button
     Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting    
     menu. (Æpage 53)
(2)     Input Selection Buttons: , 
, , , 
, ,  
. 
     These buttons are used to select the input   
     signal. (Æpage 33)
(3)    ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button
     Navigate the MENU display. (Æpage 37)
(4)     Button
     Select a screen mode. (Æpage 33)
(5)     Button
     Open or close the On-Screen Menu.  
     (Æpage 37)
(6)     Button
        Pause the projected image and sound   
   tentatively. (Æpage 34)
(7)     Button
     Temporarily turn off the image on the screen.   
     (Æpage 35)
(8)     Buttons
         Zoom in and out the images. (Æpage 35)
(9)     Buttons 
     Adjust the volume of the speaker. (Æpage 35)
(10)   Button
     Turn the projector on or off. (Æpage 29)
(11)   Button
     Correct keystone distortion. (Æpage 34)
(12)   Button
     Operate the information function. (Æpage 34)
(13)   Button
     Select a lamp mode. (Æpage 35)
(14)   Button
     Operate the P-timer function. (Æpage 35)
(15)   Button
     Select the image mode. (Æpage 36)
(16)   Button
     Mute the sound. (Æpage 36)
(17)  Remote control signal emitter
Attention
Do not drop the remote control. z
Avoid contact with liquids. z
Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote  z
control.
Note
The remote control can be used within a distance of  z
about 7 m (22.97 ft) if pointed directly at the remote 
control signal receiver. The remote control can control at 
angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, 
but the effective control range may be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control  z
and the remote control signal receiver, the remote control 
may not operate correctly.
You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote  z
control signal on the screen. The operating range may 
differ due to the loss of light caused by the properties of 
the screen.
When the remote control signal receiver is lit with a  z
fluorescent light or other strong light source, the projector 
may become inoperative. Set the projector as far from 
the luminous source as possible.
(1)(10)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(7)
(9)
(16)
(15)
(14)
(13)
(12)
(11)
(3)
(17) 
						

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Preparation
(1)    Remote control signal receiver
(2)    Focus Lever (Æpage 32)
   Adjust the focus.
(3)    Projection Lens 
(4)    Zoom Lever (Æpage 32)
   Adjust the zoom.
(5)    Vertical lens shift ring (Æpage 25)
   Adjust the vertical position of the projected   
   image. 
(6)    Control Panel and Indicators (Æpage 19)
(7)    Lamp cover (Æpage 83)
        The lamp unit is located inside.
(8)    Air outlet port
  Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do   • 
  not put heat-sensitive objects near this side.
(9)    Speaker
(10)  AC IN
(11)  Rear terminals (Æpage 20)
(12)  Air intake port / Air filter cover (Æpage 80)
(13)  Adjustable feet
 Adjust the projection angle.
WARNING: 
„Keep your hands and other objects away from 
the air exhaust port.
Keep your hand and face away. z
Do not insert your finger. z
Keep heat-sensitive articles away. z
Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns 
or external damage.
Projector body
(5)
(4)(1)(2)(3)
(6)
(8)
(10)(11)
(12)
(7)
(9)
■ Bottom view
(13) 
						

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Preparation
Control panel and Indicators
(1)    button
  Turns the projector on/off.
(2)    indicator
  Indicates the power status.
(3)    indicator
        Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches   
   its end of life.
(4)    indicator
  Indicates the abnormal conditions of the  
  projector.
(5)   Ambient Luminance sensor
  Detects room's light and select proper image    
  quality.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)(7)(8)
(9)
(10)
(6)    button
  Turns the main menu on/off. (Æpage 37)
(7)    button
  Executes the selected item.
(8)   ▲▼◄► buttons
        Navigates the MENU screen. 
   Adjust the volume level or mute the sound.
(9)    button
  Selects the input signal. (Æpage 33)
(10)   button
  Executes auto setup. 
						

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Preparation
Rear terminals
(4)(3)(2)(1)
(10)(9)(8)(7)(6)(5)(11)(12)
(1)    COMPUTER 1 IN / COMPONENT IN
   Connects to COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT   
   IN input signals.
(2)    COMPUTER 2 IN / MONITOR OUT
   Connects to COMPUTER 2 IN/ MONITOR OUT    
   input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals   
   input the projector.
(3)    HDMI IN
   Connects to HDMI input signals.
(4)    LAN / DIGITAL LINK
   Connects to a LAN cable for network   
   connection; or connects to a LAN cable for    
   video and audio connection without complex   
   cable connections.
(5)    Security slot
   Attaches the commercial shackle lock,     
   manufactured by Kensington, to protect your  
   projector. Compatible with the Kensington   
   MicroSaver Security System.
(6)    SERIAL IN
   Connects to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
(7)    VIDEO IN
   Connects to VIDEO input signals.
(8)    AUDIO IN
   Connects  the audio output signals from video   
   equipment connected to (7) or (12) to this jack.
(9)    COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1
   Connects the audio output signals from a      
   computer connected to (1) to this jack.
(10)  COMPUTER AUDIO IN 2 (MIC IN)
    Connects the audio output signals from a  
 computer connected to (2) to this jack.
(11)  VARIABLE AUDIO OUT 
 Outputs the audio signals input to the projector.
(12)  S-VIDEO IN
 Connects to S-VIDEO input signals.
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector,  z
the network connection must be made indoors.
DIGITAL LINK is a technology to send image and sound signals via twisted pair c\
able. 
The optional accessory Digital Interface Box (ET-YFB100G) and Extron's XTP transmitter are only matched 
for this projector. For twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturers of which the\
 operation has been 
verified with the DIGITAL LINK compatible projector, refer to Panasonic website (http://panasonic.net/avc/
projector/). Note that the verification for devices of other manufacturers has been made for the items set by 
Panasonic Corporation, and not all the operations have been verified. For operation or performance problems 
caused by the devices of other manufacturers, contact the respective man\
ufacturers.