Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw431d Operating Instructions

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Settings
Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 37).
Remote ControlControl Panel
Input Source Information 
Display 
The Information Menu is used for checking the status 
of the image signal being projected and the operation 
of the projector.
You can also Press the  button on the remote 
control to display the Information menu.
Press ◄► to switch between page 1 and 
page 2.
Input J
The selected input source is displayed.
System J
The selected system is displayed.
H-sync freq. J
The selected H-sync freq. is displayed.
The horizontal frequency of the input signal is 
displayed in kHz, or - - - - kHz when no signal.
V-sync freq. J
The selected V-sync freq. is displayed.
The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed 
in Hz, or - - - - Hz when no signal.
Screen J
The selected Screen size is displayed.
Language J
The selected language is displayed.
Lamp power J
The selected lamp mode is displayed.
Lamp runtime J
The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed.
Power management J
[Off], [Ready] or [Shut down], and [Timer] are 
displayed.
Key lock J
The selected Key lock icon is displayed.
PIN code lock J
[Off], [On 1] or [On 2] is displayed.
Remote control J
The selected remote control code is displayed.
Serial number J
The serial number of the projector is displayed.
The serial number is used to service the projector.
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Settings
Network
Select [Network] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 37), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
DIGITAL LINK mode
You can switch the DIGITAL LINK function mode 
among Auto, DIGITAL LINK and Ethernet.
Press ▲▼ to select [DIGITAL LINK 1 ) 
mode].
Press  button and press ▲▼ 2 ) 
to select items. 
Auto 
To select the automatically 
response communication 
method.
DIGITAL LINKTo select the DIGITAL LINK.
EthernetTo select the Ethernet.
 
Communication availability of all settings
SettingsCommunication availability 
Image, SoundEthernetRS-232C
Auto
DIGITAL LINK
Ethernet
 
Note
To carry out Ethernet communication with optional  z
accessory Digital interface box (ET-YFB100G), please 
set to [Auto] or [DIGITAL LINK].
If set to [Ethernet], communication can not be carried  z
out with ET-YFB100G because the [LAN/DIGITAL LINK] 
terminal is only for NETWORK communication.
DIGITAL LINK setup
You can make detailed DIGITAL LINK settings among 
Duplex (Ethernet), Duplex (DIGITAL LINK) and Store.
Press ▲▼ to select [DIGITAL LINK 1 ) 
setup].
Press  button or the ► button 2 ) 
to access to the submenu.
Duplex (Ethernet) J
Set the method of communication of the computer or 
hub.
Press ▲▼ to select [Duplex (Ethernet)] 1 ) 
and press  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the settings.2 ) 
AutonegotiationCommunication method will 
be set automatically.
100 Base TX-FullFull Duplex communication 
method will be set.
100 Base TX-HalfHalf Duplex communication 
method will be set.
Duplex (DIGITAL LINK) J
Set the communication method between the Twisted 
pair cable Extender and the computer or the Hub.
Press ▲▼ to select [Duplex (DIGITAL 1 ) 
LINK)] and press  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the settings.2 ) 
AutonegotiationCommunication method will 
be set automatically.
100 Base TX-FullFull Duplex communication 
method will be set.
100 Base TX-HalfHalf Duplex communication 
method will be set.
Store J
Store the settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Store].1 ) 
Press  button.2 ) 
A confirmation box appears and then select  z
[Yes].
DIGITAL LINK status
You can check detailed setting information of DIGITAL 
LINK.
Press ▲▼ to select [DIGITAL LINK 1 ) 
status].
Press  button to display the 2 ) 
Mode, the HDMI Status and the Signal 
quality information.
Link state, HDMI status and signal quality are  z
displayed.  
						

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Settings
DHCP (DHCP client 
function)
On:If a DHCP server 
exists in the 
network to which 
the projector is 
connected, the 
IP address will 
automatically be 
acquired.
Off:If a DHCP 
server does 
not exist in the 
network to which 
the projector 
is connected, 
additionally set 
[IP address], 
[Subnet mask 
] and [ Default 
gateway ].
IP address (Displaying and setting the IP address)
Enter the IP address 
if DHCP server is not 
used.
Subnet mask(Displaying and setting the subnet mask)
Enter the the Subnet 
mask if not using a 
DHCP server.
Default gateway  (Displaying and setting the gateway address)
Enter the gateway 
address if DHCP server 
is not used.
DNS1(Displaying and setting the preferred DNS server address)
Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS2(Displaying and setting the alternate DNS server address)
Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
Mode[No link], [DIGITAL LINK], [LPM] or 
[Ethernet] appears.
HDMI status[NO HDMI], [HDMI ON] or [HDCP 
ON] appears.
The color of [Signal quality] will change to red, yellow 
or green depending on the maximum and minimum 
data of the ERROR value.
Signal qualityColorStatus
less than -12 dBGreenNormal signal received
-11 ~ -8 dBYellowPart of the received data 
destroyed
more than -7 dBRedAbnormal signal received
Projector name
You can change the projector name to be displayed 
on the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Projector name], 1 ) 
and press  button.
Select characters with the ▲▼◄► 2 ) 
buttons and press the  
button to enter the projector name. 
Select [BS] to delete one character selected 
with the cursor in the input box and press the 
 button.
Select [Set] with the ▲▼◄► buttons 3 ) 
and press the  button. 
Select [Cancel] to undo the changes and then 
press the  button.
Select [Yes] or [No] with the ▲▼ 4 ) 
buttons and press the  
button.
Note
[Name  zØØØØ] (ØØØØ
is four-digit number) is set 
before the projector leaves the factory.
Network setup
You can make detailed wired LAN settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network setup], 1 ) 
and press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select an item, and 2 ) 
change the setting according to the 
instructions.
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Set], and press 3 ) 
 button.
Default wired LAN settings  z 
The following settings are set before the 
projector leaves the factory.
DHCPOff
IP address1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Default gateway1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1
DNS1/DNS2NONE
Note
Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP  z
server is already functioning.
For details of IP address, subnet mask, gateway and  z
DNS, ask the network administrator.  
						

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Settings
Network control
Set when you want to control the projector from a 
computer connected to the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network control].1 ) 
Press  button to select [On] 2 ) 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
Network status
This function shows the LAN setting environment of 
the currently selected projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network status].1 ) 
Press  button or the ► button 2 ) 
to show the information of the current 
projector status.
AMX D.D.
This function allows the projector to be detected by 
AMX Device Discovery. For more details, visit the 
following website. 
http://www.amx.com/
Press ▲▼ to select 1 ) [AMX D.D.].
Press 2 )  button to select [On] 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons. 
RoomView
This function allows the projector to monitor and 
control the projector through network with Crestron 
RoomView.
Press ▲▼ to select 1 ) [RoomView].
Press 2 )  button to select [On] 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
This projector supports the following application 
software from Crestron company.
 • RoomView Express
 • Fusion RV
 • RoomView Server Edition
"Crestron RoomView" 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 RoomView".



For details of "Crestron RoomView", refer to the Crestron  z
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
Extron XTP
To carry out connection settings with XTP Transmitter 
made by Extron. Visit the following website for details.
http://www.extron.com 
Press ▲▼ to select 1 ) [Extron XTP].
Press 2 )  button to select [On] 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
Digital Interface Box
Display the Setup menu of the Digital Interface Box.
Press ▲▼ to select 1 ) [Digital Interface 
Box] and press  button.
Switch to the menu of Digital Interface Box. z
Note
This function can be selected when Digital interface box  z
(ET-YFB100G) is connected to  terminal.
[RETURN] button will display in the operation GUIDE  z
of the Digital Interface Box MENU. In this projector ,the 
[MENU] button equals to [RETURN] button. 
This function is unavailable when [Extron XTP] is set to  z
[On].
Network factory default
You can reset the network setting to the factory 
default of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network factory 1 ) 
default], and press  button. 
A confirmation box appears and select 2 ) 
[Yes] and then press  button.
Another confirmation box appears and 3 ) 
select [Yes] and then press  
button. 
						

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Settings
Network connections
The projector has a network function, and the following operations are a\
vailable from the computer using the web 
browser control.
Setting and adjustment of the projector. z
Display of the projector status. z
Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projec\
tor. z
Note
A LAN cable is required to use the network function. z
 Notes on LAN network connections
A Web browser is required to use this function. Confirm that the Web browser can be used beforehand.  z
Compatible OS : Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7, Mac OS X v10.4/v10.5/v10.6/v10.7  
Compatible Web Browser : Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0/9.0, Safari 4.0/5.0 (Mac OS)
Communication with an E-mail server is required to use the E-mail function. Confirm that the E-mail can be  z
used beforehand.
Use shielded LAN cable (STP cable) that is compatible with category 5 or above. z
Use a LAN cable with length of 100 m or shorter. z
ComputerProjector
Normal Network connection example
LAN cable (straight)LAN cable (straight)
Hub 
						

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Settings
ComputerProjector
Network connection example for Twisted pair cable Extender 
LAN cable (straight)
LAN cable (straight)
Twisted pair cable Extender
LAN cable (straight)
Hub
Notes on Twisted pair cable Extender connections
 Request the specialized technician or your dealer for wiring work of the cable for DIGITAL LINK. If the work is  z
not properly conducted, the cable transmission characteristics do not me\
et, and the images and sounds may 
be interrupted or become unstable.
For the LAN cable between the Twisted pair cable Extender and the projector, use the cable that conforms  z
with the following conditions. 
 Compatible to the CAT5e or a higher standard 
 Shield type (including the connector) 
 Straight wire connection 
 Single wire
The maximum transferable distance is 100 m (328'11") between the Twisted pair cable Extender and  z
the projector. When the distance is longer than this maximum distance, the image or t\
he sound may be 
interrupted, or erroneous performance occurs in LAN.
When installing the cable, confirm that the cable specification satisfies the characteristics of CAT5e or higher by  z
using a cable tester or a cable analyzer. When a relay connector is used in the middle, measure in a condition 
that the relay-connector is included.
Do not use the switching hub between the Twisted pair cable Extender and the projector. z
When connecting to the projector using the Twisted pair cable Extender (receiver) of other maker, do not use  z
another Twisted pair cable Extender between the Twisted pair cable Extender of other maker and the projector.
The images and sounds may be interrupted or become unstable.
Do not pull the cable with a strong force. In addition, do not bend or f\
old forcedly. z
The projector becomes easier to get affected by the internal noise, as well as the external noise. Therefore,  z
install and use the cable without being wound as much as possible.
Do not bind the cables between the Twisted pair cable Extender and the projector with other cables, especial\
ly  z
the power cable. Keep the distance from other parallely set cables as fa\
r as possible.
When connecting multiple cables, shorten the parallelly passing distance\
 as short as possible.  z
Confirm that the signal quality is -12 dB or lower in [DIGITAL LINK status] after connecting the cable. z
For twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the  z
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 manufacturers.
Twisted pair cable Extender connections
This projector is able to receive image and video signal from Twisted pair cable Extender via LAN cable. 
						

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Computer operation
Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings 
before changing any settings.
Turn on the computer.1 ) 
Make the network setting according to your system administrator.2 ) 
If the projector settings are the default settings (Æpage 63), the computer can be used with the following 
network settings.
DHCPOff
IP address1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 1
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Default gateway1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1
DNS1/DNS2NONE
Accessing from the Web browser
Activate the Web browser in the personal computer.1 ) 
Enter the IP address set by the projector into the URL input field of the Web browser.2 ) 
Enter your3 )  “User name” and “Password”.
 
    zThe factory default settings are user1 (user privileges)  
  or admin1 (administrator privileges) for the user name  
  and panasonic (lowercase letters) for the password.
Click [OK] to display the Projector  4 ) 
status page.
     z“Projector status” page is displayed.
Note
Avoid activating two or more Web browser simultaneously to work out setting or control actions. z
Change the password first of all. z
Administrator privileges enable the use of all functions. User privileges enable the use of only “Projector status”,  z
“Network status”, “Basic control”, “Advanced control” and “Change password”.
If you want to control the projector using a Web browser, set [Network control] in the network menu to [On]. z
There are some control items used with the JavaScript function in the setting pages. If the web browser is set  z
not to use this JavaScript function, it may not control the projector properly.  
						

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Settings
Description of each item  J
1 Page selection tabs
  Click these to switch pages.
2 Monitor information button 
Click this item, and the status of the projector is 
displayed.
3 Projector control button 
Click this item to display the projector control 
page.
4 Detailed set up button 
Click this item to display the advanced settings 
page.
5 Change password button
  Click this button to display the password change 
page.
6  CRESTRON RoomView button
 Click this button to monitor and control the 
projector through the CRESTRON Roomview.
7 Language switch button
 Click this button to switch language between 
English and Japanese.
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Projector status page J
Click [Status], then [Projector status] to display the Status information page.
This page displays the projector statuses established for the items shown below.
1 Displays the type of projector.
2 Displays the firmware version of the projector 
main unit.
3 Displays the power source status.
4 Displays the video mode status.
5 Displays the serial number of the projector.
6 Displays the firmware version of the network.
7 Displays the AV mute status.
8 Displays the volume status.
9  Displays the status of input switch.
10  Displays the intake temperature status of the  
  projector.
11 Displays the exhaust temperature status of 
the projector. 
12    Displays the optics module temperature status of 
the projector.
13  Displays the use time of the lamp.
14  Displays the self diagnostics information. 
 (Æpage 69)
15 Displays the runtime of the projector.
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Settings
Error information page  J
If [Error (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis information display column on the [Projector status] screen, 
click the part to display the details of the error.
Depending on the nature of the error, the projector may be placed in the standby mode for its own protection.• 
When [FAILED] has appeared for an item
ParameterDescription
FA NTrouble has occurred in the fan or its drive circuit. Consult your dealer.
INTAKE AIR TEMPER ATURE
Intake air temperature is high. It could be because it is used in an environment of high 
temperature such as close to a heating device, etc., the air intake is blocked, or the air 
filter is clogged.
EXHAUST AIR TEMPER ATUREExhaust air temperature is high. Exhaust may be blocked, or [Fan control] mode may 
be set wrong. (Æpage 58)
OPTICS MODULE TEMPER ATUREOptics module temperature is high.
LAMP REMAIN TIMEThe lamp runtime has exceeded the prescribed cumulative time, and it is now time to 
replace the lamp.
LAMP STATUSThe lamp has failed to light.
Wait a short while for the lamp to cool off, and then turn on the power.
APERTURE (CONTR AST-SHUTTER)Trouble has occurred in the contrast shutter circuitry. Consult your dealer.
OK:      Normal operation
FAILED:      Occurrence of trouble
WARNING: Abnormal condition
Network status page J
Displays the current configuration information of the network.
Displays the configuration details of wired LAN.
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Settings
Basic control page  J
To move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control].
1 Power standby/on control
2 Use these to select the input signals
3 Volume adjust
4 Switches image mode
5 Operation of AV mute
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Detail control page J
Click [Projector control], then [Advanced control] to display the Detail control page.
1 Execute Auto setup function
2 Operations on Screen mode
3  Operations on Keystone function
4 Operations on Rear/Ceiling
5 Operations on Image adjust
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