Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw431d Operating Instructions

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Ceiling
This function is used to project the image from a 
ceiling-mounted projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to change the image.2 ) 
When this function is set to [On], the picture will  z
be top/bottom and left/right reversed.
Rear
This function is used to project the image from rear of 
the screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Rear] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to change the image.2 ) 
When this function is set to [On], the picture will  z
be left/right reversed.
Screen aspect
This function is used to project the image to a 4:3 or 
16:9 projection screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Screen aspect] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to choose one from the 2 ) 
items as below.
Default(16:10)16:10 is the aspect of the LCD 
panel.
16:9Set to a 16:9 projection screen. 
4:3Set to a 4:3 projection screen.
Note
When the 4:3 function is selected, [Natural wide] is not  z
available in the AV screen.
When the 16:9 function is selected, [Wide (16:9)] is not  z
available in the AV screen.
Reset
To reset the adjusted data, all adjustments will return 
to their previous figures.
Press ▲▼ to select [Reset] and then 
press the  button.
A confirmation box appears and then select  z
[Yes].
Screen  
						

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Sound
Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 37), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
Volume
Press ▲▼ to select [Volume] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ◄► to adjust the volume.2 ) 
Press  button to set the volume. z
OperationAdjustmentAdjustment 
range
Press ►.turn up the 
volume
Maximum 
value 63
Press ◄.turn down the 
volume
Minimum 
value 0
You can press  buttons on the  z
remote control to adjust the volume. Also you 
can press the ◄► on the control panel to 
adjust the volume when menu is off.
Mute
Press ▲▼ to select [Mute].1 ) 
Press the  button to switch 2 ) 
the mute function [On]/[Off].
Press the  button on the remote  z
control also can switch the mute function On/
Off. (Æpage 36)
MIC 
Press ▲▼ to select [MIC] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the MIC function 2 ) 
[On]/[Off].
When [Off] is selected in [MIC], the [MIC gain]  z
is not available.
Connect  the computer 2 audio input signals to   z
COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1 terminal as the MIC 
function is turned on.
If the MIC function is turned on when  z
connecting PC audio to the AUDIO IN (a mini 
jack), loud sound may be output suddenly 
depending on the setting value of [MIC gain].
MIC gain
Press ▲▼ to select [MIC gain] and 1 ) 
then Press the  button.
Press ◄► to adjust the MIC mixing 2 ) 
gain.
Press  button to set the [MIC gain]. z
OperationAdjustmentAdjustment 
range
Press ►.turn up the MIC 
mixing gain
Maximum 
value 63
Press ◄.turn down the  
MIC mixing gain
Minimum 
value 0
In standby mode
This function is used to switch the output sound On/
Off at standby mode.
Press ▲▼ to select [In standby mode]1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch [On]/[Off].2 ) 
When setting the In standby mode function  z
to [On] and in Standby mode status, sound 
volume can be adjusted with ◄► buttons on 
the control panel or  buttons on 
the remote control.
[MIC] is set to [On] to output MIC sound at  z
standby mode status.
Only the [Standby mode] is set to [Network],   z
[In standby mode] can be selected. 
						

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Setting
Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 37), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
Language
Press ▲▼ to select [Language].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select the desired 3 ) 
language.
The language used in the On-Screen Menu is  z
available in English, German, French, Italian, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, 
Norwegian, Danish,  Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, 
Czech, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Kazak, 
Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai.
Menu position
This function is used to change the position of the On-
Screen Menu.
Press ▲▼ to select [Menu position].1 ) 
Press the  button to change 2 ) 
the position.
The Menu position changes each time you  z
press  button as follows:
the center → the bottom left → the bottom right → the 
top left → the top right → the center......
Auto setup
Press ▲▼ to select [Auto setup].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select these functions as 3 ) 
follows:
 JInput search
 
This function detects the input signal automatically. 
When a signal is found, the search will stop.
OffInput search will not work
On 1Input search works*1
On 2Input search works*2
●  When pressing the  button on the *1 : 
remote control or the control panel.
● *2 :  
When turning on the projector by pressing the  button on the remote control or the control panel.●●  When pressing the  button on the  
remote control or the control panel.
● When the current input signal is cut off.* 
* I 
f the AV mute or Freeze function is active, cancel 
it to activate the Input search. It is also unavailable 
when On-Screen menu is displayed.
Auto PC adj. J
OnEnables Auto PC adjustment *1
OffDisables Auto PC adjustment
When pressing the  button on *1 : 
the remote control or the control panel.
Auto keystone J
AutoAlways works and corrects keystone 
distortion according to the projector's tilt.
ManualWorks only when pressing the  button on the remote control or 
the control panel. 
OffDisables Auto Keystone.
Note
[Input search], [Auto PC adj.] and [Auto Keystone] cannot  zbe set [Off] at the same time.
The Auto Keystone function cannot work when the  z
[Ceiling] feature is set [On] in the [Screen] menu. 
						

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Background
Select the background screen for when no input signal 
is detected.
Press ▲▼ to select [Background].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch each option as 3 ) 
below.
BlueBlue colored background.
UserThe logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *1 " is projected.
BlackBlack colored background.
" Logo Transfer Software" is included on the *1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Display
This function decides whether to display On-Screen 
Displays.
Press ▲▼ to select [Display].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch3 )  between each 
option as below.
OnShow all the On-Screen 
displays *1
Countdown 
off
Show the input image instead 
of the countdown when turning 
on the projector *2
OffHide the On-Screen Displays *3
Use this function when you want to project *1 : images after the lamp becomes bright enough. The factory default setting is in this option.
Use this function when you want to project the *2 : image as early as possible even when the lamp is not bright enough. 
Hide the On-Screen Displays except;  *3 : 
● On-Screen Menu. 
● [Power off?]  
● [P-timer] display. 
● No signal for [Power management]   
● [Please wait ...] 

●   
Arrows for the True function in the [Screen] 
Menu.
●    [Service]
Logo
This function allows you to customize the screen logo 
with Logo select, Logo PIN code lock and Logo PIN 
code change functions.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to choose the desired item.3 ) 
Logo select J
This function decides on the starting-up display from 
among following options.
OffShow the countdown display only.
DefaultShow the factory-set logo.
UserThe logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *1 " is projected.
"  Logo Transfer Software" is included on the *1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Logo PIN code lock J
This function prevents an unauthorized person from 
changing the screen logo. 
OffThe screen logo can be changed freely 
from the Logo Menu.
OnThe screen logo cannot be changed 
without a Logo PIN code.
Note
If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting,  zpress the  button and the Logo PIN code dialog box appears. Enter a Logo PIN code by following the steps below. The initial Logo PIN code is set to “4321” at the factory. 

Enter a logo PIN code  
Press ▲▼ buttons to enter a number from 0-9. Press ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.  After entering the four-digit number, press ► button to move the pointer to “Set” and then a [OK?] confirmation box appears, select [Yes] and then press  button.  
   
If you fixed an incorrect number, use the ◄ button to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter the correct number with the ▲▼ buttons.  If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and the number () will turn red for a moment. Enter the correct PIN code all over again.  
Logo PIN code change J
Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 ) 
change] and press the  
button.
Current logo PIN code dialog box appears.  z 
						

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Press ▲▼ to enter the current code, 2 ) 
press the ► button to fix the number 
and move the red frame pointer to the 
next box.
The New Logo PIN code input dialog box  z
appears. 
Repeat this step to set the new Logo 3 ) 
PIN code.
Attention
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it on  z
hand. If you lost the number, you could no longer change 
the Logo PIN code setting.
HDMI setup
This function is only used for HDMI input source.
Press ▲▼ to select [HDMI setup].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
The names for the output setting of Digital   z
R/G/B vary from equipment to equipment.
Image J
NormalWhen the output of external 
equipment is set to Standard.
EnhancedWhen the output of external 
equipment is set to Enhanced.
Sound J
HDMIWhen Digital input source is input,
Sound is set to HDMI.
Computer  
2
When DVI input source is changed 
to HDMI input source, Sound is set 
to Computer 2.
Note
The optimum setting depends on the setting of the  zexternal equipment. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your external equipment.Connect the computer 2 audio input signals to  zCOMPUTER AUDIO IN 1 terminal as Sound function is set to Computer 2 and MIC function is turned on.
DIGITAL LINK signal level
To set the signal level when the DIGITAL LINK input is 
selected.
Press ▲▼ to select [DIGITAL LINK 1 ) 
signal level] and then press the 
 button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the item.2 )  
Normal When the output of external 
equipment connected to 
 terminal is 
set to Standard.
EnhancedWhen the output of external 
equipment connected to 
 terminal is 
set to Enhanced.
Note
The optimum setting depends on the setting of the  zexternal equipment. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your external equipment.
Terminal
The COMPUTER 2 IN/MONITOR OUT terminal on 
the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 
input or monitor output.
Press ▲▼ to select [Terminal] and 1 ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the item.2 ) 
Computer 2Computer input
Monitor outMonitor out
Note
Terminal function is not available when selecting  z
[Computer 2] to the input source. Change the input 
source to the others (HDMI, Computer 1, Video, DIGITAL 
LINK or S-Video) so that the Terminal function will be 
available.
Power management
For reducing power consumption as well as 
maintaining the lamp life, the Power management 
function turns off the projection lamp when the 
projector is not operated for a certain period.
Press ▲▼ to select [Power 1 ) 
management].
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Mode J
Press ▲▼ and then press the 1 ) 
 button to select one mode 
among the items as below. 
 
 
  
						

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OffPower management function is off.
Ready
When the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the  
indicator changes to green blinking. 
In this condition, the projection lamp 
will be turned on if the input signal 
is reconnected or any button on the 
control panel or remote control is 
pressed.
Shut 
down
When the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the power will be turned off.
Timer J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer(1~30 min).2 ) 
Direct on
Press ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 1 ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between [On] and 2 ) 
[Off].
When this function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be automatically turned on just by 
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Be sure to turn off the projector properly. If the  z
projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, 
the Direct On function does not work properly.
Standby mode
This function can set the electric power when the 
projector is standing by.
Press ▲▼ to select [Standby mode] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between the items  2 ) 
as below.
Eco
Restricts some functions in 
standby mode to reduce power 
consumption.
NetworkDoes not restrict functionality 
even in standby mode.
Note
When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be  z
running depending on the temperature inside the 
projector even if the projector is turned off.
If Standby mode is set to [Eco], you cannot use network  z
functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you 
cannot use some RS-232C protocol commands. 
If set to [Network], you can use network functions when  z
the projector is standing by.
If [Standby mode] is set to [Eco], the signal come from  z
MONITOR OUT and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminals 
are unavailable.
P-timer
This function allows you to change the setting of the 
P-timer and execute it.
Press ▲▼ to select [P-timer].1 ) 
Press ► or  button to access 2 ) 
the submenu.
Mode J
Press ▲▼ button to select one mode 1 ) 
among the items as below.
Count up
The P-timer display 000:00 
appears on the screen and the 
count up starts (000:00-180:00).
Count downThe time set in the Timer setting 
appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts.
Timer J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to set the [Timer](1-180 min).2 ) 
Timer is available in [Count down] only. Factory  z
default value is 10 min.
Execute J
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 1 ) 
items as below and then press the 
 button. 
StartIt executes the count up or count 
down function.*1
ResetReset the P-timer values.*2
ExitTo exit the P-timer operation.
Press the  button at [Start] and the *1 : 
indication changes into [Stop]. To stop Count up 
or Count down, press the  button at 
[Stop] on the screen menu, then the indication 
changes into [Restart]. Press the  
button at [Restart] to resume Count up or Count 
down.
Press the  button at [Reset] to return *2 : 
to the following value:  
  
						

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Count up"000:00"
Count downTimer that you set
Note
To stop the P-timer function, press the   z
button.
To cancel the [P-timer], press and hold the   z
button for a few seconds.
Closed caption
[Only for NTSC, 480i input]
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
enter the submenu.
Closed caption J
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to select [Off], [CC1], [CC2], 2 ) 
[CC3] or [CC4].
Color J
Press ▲▼ to select [Color] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to select [color] or [white].2 ) 
Attention
The closed caption is mainly used in the north America.  z
This function shows the text  information contained in the 
image signal. Captions may not be displayed on some 
devices or software.
You can select [Closed caption] when matching signals  z
for the closed caption are input.
Part of characters may not displayed when high  z
compensation values are set in [Keystone].
Closed captions will not be displayed while the menu  zscreen, P-timer or other items appear.
Lamp power
This function allows you to change brightness of the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 1 ) 
then press the  button .
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) 
modes as below.
You can also press the  button to  z
display [Lamp power]. 
           NormalNormal brightness.
      Eco
Lower brightness reduces the 
lamp power consumption and 
extends the lamp life.
Note
If [Lamp power] is set to [Normal] and the operating  z
environment temperature exceeds 35 °C (95 °F), [Lamp 
power] may be changed to [Eco] automatically.
Remote control
This switching function prevents remote control 
interference when operating several projectors or 
video equipment at the same time.
Press ▲▼ to select [Remote control].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 3 ) 
seven codes. 
This projector provides 7 different remote  z
control codes: [ALL], [Code 1]~[Code 6].
Attention
When operating the projector under [ALL] code, you can  z
operate several projectors at the same time. If you want 
to operate the projector independently, you must switch 
to other code.
When different codes are set on the projector and on the  z
remote control, any operation cannot be made. In that 
case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the 
code on the projector.
If the batteries are removed from the remote control for a  z
long period of time, the remote control code will be reset.
Security
This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN 
code lock function to set the security for the projector 
operation.
Press ▲▼ to select [Security].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Key lock J
This function locks the control panel and remote 
control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized 
persons.
 
  
						

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Setting
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
Unlocked.
Lock the operation of the control panel. To unlock, use the remote control.
Lock the operation of the remote control. To unlock, use the control panel.
PIN code lock J
This function prevents the projector from being 
operated by unauthorized persons and provides the 
following setting options for security.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
OffUnlocked.
On 1Enter the PIN code every time 
turning on the projector.
On 2
Enter the PIN code to operate 
the projector once the power cord 
is disconnected; as long as the 
AC power cord is connected, the 
projector can be operated without 
a PIN code.
Attention
Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the  z
PIN code (the four-digit number), you are required to 
enter the PIN code. The "1234" is set as the initial PIN 
code at the factory.  
Enter a PIN code  
Press ▲▼ buttons to enter a number from 0-9. Press ► button to fix the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit number.  After entering the four-digit number, press ► button to move the pointer to “Set” and then a [OK?] confirmation box appears, select [Yes] and then press  button.     
    If you fixed an incorrect number, use the ◄ button to       move the pointer to the number you want to correct,      and then enter the correct number with the ▲▼      buttons.  If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and the       number () will turn red for a moment. Enter the   
    correct PIN code all over again. 
PIN code change J
The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 1 ) 
and then press  button.
Current Pin code dialog box appears. z
Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 2 ) 
Press ► button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. 
The New PIN code input dialog box appears. z
Repeat these steps to set a new PIN 3 ) 
code.
Attention
Be sure to note the new PIN code and keep it on hand. If  z
you lost the number, you could no longer change the PIN 
code setting.
Fan 
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan] and then 1 ) 
press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one option .2 ) 
This function provides the following options in  z
the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is 
turned off.
L 1
Higher-sound than L 2 mode 
and it takes less time to cool the 
projector down.
L 2
Slower and lower-sound than  
L 1 mode, but it takes more time 
to cool the projector down.
Fan control
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan control] and 1 ) 
then press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one among 2 ) 
options as below.
Choose the running speed of cooling fans from  z
the following options according to the ground 
elevation under which you use the projector.
OffNormal speed.*1
On 1Faster than [Off] mode.*2
On 2Faster than [On 1] mode.*3
Set this function to [Off] when using the projector *1 : 
in non-high altitude environment.
When using the projector in the elevation of *2 : 
above 1 200 m and below 2 000 m, make sure 
[Fan control] is set to [On 1].
When using the projector in the elevation of *3 : 
above 2 000 m and below 2 700 m, make sure 
[Fan control] is set to [On 2].
Note
Failure to set the running speed of cooling fans  z
properly may affect the projector life.
The fan noise becomes louder in [On 1] and [On 2]. z 
						

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Video delay control
This function allows you to make a digital processing 
of a projected image faster.
Press ▲▼ to select [Video delay 1 ) 
control] and then press the  
button.
Press ▲▼ to select one item between 2 ) 
[On] and [Off].
Note
[Noise reduction] and [Progressive] can not be  z
selected when Video delay control function is set to 
[On].
Filter counter
This function is used to set a frequency for the filter 
replacement.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter].1 ) 
Press ►or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu items.
Filter counter J
Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer 
setting.
Timer J
To set a timer. When the projector reaches the 
selected time the filter warning icon  appears on the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer.2 ) 
Select from [Off/1000 H/2000 H/3000 H/  z
4000 H/5000 H/6000 H] depending on the use 
environment.
Filter counter reset J
After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the timer.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 1 ) 
reset].
Press the  button. 2 ) 
[Filter counter Reset?] appears. Select [Yes]  z
to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Filter 
counter].


Emulate
When using the control commands for one of our 
projectors that you have previously purchased to 
control this projector using a computer via its  
[SERIAL IN] terminal, set up the Emulate function as 
follows. This will allow you to use the control software 
etc. designed for our existing projectors.
Press ▲▼ to select [Emulate].1 ) 
Press the  button or the ► 2 ) 
button.
The [Emulate] screen appears. z
Press ▲▼ to select the required item.3 ) 
Press the  button.4 ) 
Note
For the communication conditions of the Baud rate,  z
refer to "Serial terminal". (Æpage 90)
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D4000D4000 series
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series
D5500 series,
DW5000 series, D5600 series,
DW5100 series, D5700 series
D/W/Z6k 
series
D5000 series, D6000 series,
DW6300 series, 
DZ6700 series,
DZ6710 series,
DZ570 series, 
DW530 series,
DX500 series
L730L520 series,
L720 series, L730 series
L780L750 series, L780 series
L735L735 series
L785L785 series
LB/W series
LB2 series, LB1 series,
LB75 series, LB80 series, 
LB90 series, ST10 series
F/W series
FX400 series, FW430 series, 
F100 series, FW100 series,
F200 series, F300 series,
FW300 series
LZ370LZ370 series
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VX400 series, VX400NT series,
VW330 series, VX41 series
VW430 series, VX500 series,
VW435N series, VX505N series 
						

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RS232C
Switch the sending and receiving port of the serial 
command.
Press ▲▼ to select [RS232C] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the item.2 ) 
Serial For the projector SERIAL IN 
terminal.
DIGITAL LINK
For the Digital Interface Box 
SERIAL IN terminal (Optional 
accessory: ET-YFB100G).
 
Note
When [DIGITAL LINK] is selected, the signal can  z
only be transmitted when connects the  jack of the projector to the SERIAL terminal 
of the connected equipment, such as the Digital 
Interface Box (Optional accessory: ET-YFB100G).
When you want to transfer the logo via Digital  z
Interface Box (ET-YFB100G), [NO SIGNAL SLEEP] 
should be set to [Off] for the communication will be 
not interrupted. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ComputerProjector
Serial connection example for 
Digital interface box
LAN cable 
(straight)
Digital interface box (ET-YFB100G)
Communication 
cable 
Warning log
This function records anomalous operations while the 
projector is in operation and use it when diagnosing 
faults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Warning log].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
display the latest warning message.
Up to 10 warning logs are displayed with the  z
latest warning message at the top of the list, 
followed by previous warning messages in 
chronological order.
Attention
When the Factory default function is executed, all  z
the warning log records will be deleted.
Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for [PIN 
code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp power], [Filter 
counter] and all of the network settings to the factory 
default settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Factory default].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
[Return to Factory default?] appears. Select  z
[Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to return to [Factory 
default].