Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw431d Operating Instructions

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Settings
Network config page J
You can change network settings on projector when  
connecting with the administrator authority.
LAN settings z 
Click [Detailed set up] in the menu.1 ) 
Click [Change] to change the LAN settings.2 ) 
 
To return to the previous window, click [Back]. z
Complete the detailed settings and  3 ) 
click [Next].
 
When [Next] is clicked, the next page appears, enabling   z
you to complete the detailed settings as desired.  
Settings performed here are the same as the  
settings performed with the [Network] menu of  
the projector.
Click [Submit].4 ) 
  zThe settings will be registered.
Note
Changing the setting of LAN while connected with   z
LAN might disconnect the connection.
Ping test page  J
This page makes it possible to check whether the network is connected to the e-mail server, POP server, DNS server, etc.
Click [Detailed set up], then [Ping test] to display the Ping test page.
Display which appears when the connection
was successful.
Display which appears when the connection
failed.
1 Enter the IP address of the server to be tested.
2 Button for conducting the test.
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Settings
E-mail set up page  J
With this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail message can be 
sent to one or more preset e-mail addresses (maximum two addresses).
Click [Detailed set up], then [E-mail set up] to display the E-mail setup page.
1 Select Enable to use the e-mail function.
2 Enter the IP address or server name of the e-mail 
server (SMTP). The DNS server must be set if the 
server name is entered.
3 Enter the e-mail address of the projector. 
(maximum 63 characters)
4 The user can enter the location of, for example, 
the installed projector so that the recipient may 
easily identify the originator of the e-mail. 
(maximum 63 characters)
5 The user can modify the minimum time interval 
of temperature warning mail. The default value 
is 60 minutes. In this case, the user cannot 
send another mail for 60 minutes after sending 
previous temperature warning mail even the set 
warning temperature is reached again.
6 Select the temperature of the intake sensor at 
which to send a warning message.
7 Enter the E-mail Address1 of your desired recipient.
8 Select the conditions for sending e-mail.
     MAIL CONTENTS:Select [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
ERROR:An error is detected by self-diagnosis.
LAMP RUNTIME:Remaining lamp service time has reached the value set in the field.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE:Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the field.
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E-mail set up page (continued) J
9  Enter the E-mail Address2 of your desired recipient.
10  Select the conditions for sending e-mail.
     MAIL CONTENTS:Select [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE].
ERROR:An error is detected by self-diagnosis.
LAMP RUNTIME:Remaining lamp service time has reached the value set in the field.
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE:Intake air temperature has reached the value set in the field.
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Authentication set up page  J
The POP/SMTP server is set on this page when POP/SMTP authentication is required for mail transmissions.
Click [Detailed set up], then [Authentication set up] to display the Authentication server setup page.
1 Select the authentication method specified by 
your Internet service provider.
2 Set this if SMTP authentication has been 
selected.
3 Enter the IP address or server name of the POP 
server. The DNS server must be set if the server 
name is entered: 
Alphanumeric characters (A - Z, a - z, 0 - 9), 
hyphen (-), period (.)
4 POP/SMTP server user name field
5 POP/SMTP server password field
6 Enter the port number for the SMTP server 
(normally “25”).
7 Enter the port number for the POP server 
(normally “110”).
8 Button to update settings
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Settings
Contents of mail sent  J
Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have\
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been established.
=== Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) ===Projector Type          : PT-VW431DUSerial No               : 000000000-----  E-mail setup data -----TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP MINIMUM TIME            at [ 60] minutes interval INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE  Over [ 32degC / 89degF ] 
ERROR                   [ OFF ] LAMP RUNTIME            [ OFF ]   at REMAIN [ 400] H LAMP RUNTIME            [ OFF ]   at REMAIN [ 200] H INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE  [ OFF ] 
-----  check system -----FAN                           [   OK   ]INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE        [   OK   ]EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE       [   OK   ]OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE     [   OK   ]LAMP REMAIN TIME              [   OK   ]LAMP STATUS                   [   OK   ]APERTURE (CONTRAST-SHUTTER)   [   OK   ]
(Error code 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00)
Intake air temperature     :[ 31 degC /  87 degF ]Exhaust air temperature    :[ 37 degC /  98 degF ]Optics module temperature  :[ 39 degC / 102 degF ]
PROJECTOR RUNTIME        1 H
LAMP  ECO              500 HLAMP  NORMAL           300 HLAMP  REMAIN          2400 H
-------- Current status ---------MAIN VERSION         1.00NETWORK VERSION      1.00LAMP STATUS          LAMP=ONINPUT                RGBSIGNAL NAME          XGA6SIGNAL FREQUENCY     0.00kHz / 0.00Hz
----- Wired Network configuration -----DHCP Client  OFF IP address   192.168.10.100MAC address  04:20:9A:00:00:00
----- Memo ----- 
						

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Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. z
=== Panasonic projector report(ERROR) ===Projector Type          : PT-VW431DUSerial No               : 000000000-----  check system -----FAN                           [   OK   ]INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE        [   OK   ]EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE       [   OK   ]OPTICS MODULE TEMPERATURE     [   OK   ]LAMP REMAIN TIME              [   OK   ]LAMP STATUS                   [ FAILED ]APERTURE (CONTRAST-SHUTTER)   [   OK   ]
(Error code 00 40 00 00 00 00 00 08)
Intake air temperature     :[ 31 degC /  87 degF ]Exhaust air temperature    :[ 37 degC /  98 degF ]Optics module temperature  :[ 39 degC / 102 degF ]
PROJECTOR RUNTIME        1 H
LAMP  ECO              500 HLAMP  NORMAL           300 HLAMP  REMAIN          2400 H
-------- Current status ---------MAIN VERSION         1.00 NETWORK VERSION      1.00 LAMP STATUS          LAMP=OFFINPUT                NETWORK
----- Wired Network configuration -----DHCP Client  OFF IP address   192.168.10.100MAC address  04:20:9A:00:00:00
----- Memo -----
Command port set up page J
Set the port number to be used with command control.
Click [Detailed set up] → [Command port set up].
1 Input the port number to be used with command control
2 Setting update button
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Settings
Change Password page  J
Click [Change password].
  
1 Used to change the setting of [Administrator].
2 Used to change the setting of [User].
3  Used to change the setting of the password.
 Administrator account 
1 Displays the account to change
2 Current user name input field
3 Current password input field
4 New user name input field
5 New password input field
6 New password input field (re-enter for confirmation)
7 Button for executing password change
 User account
1 Displays the account to change
2 New user name input field
3 New password input field
4 New password input field (re-enter for confirmation)
5 Button for executing password change
 Change Password page (with the user rights)
     Only the change of password is enabled under the user rights.
1 Current password input field
2 New password input field
3 New password input field (re-enter for confirmation)
4 Button for executing password change
Note
When changing the administrator account, both “Current user name” and “Current password” are required. z
No account is not available. z
Administrator account and user account should be differed. z
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Settings
CRESTRON RoomView page  J
You can monitor or control the projector using RoomView.
To display the operation page of RoomView from Web Control screen, access with the administrator rights is 
required. (The [CRESTRON RoomView] button is not displayed on the Web Control screen when accessing with 
the user rights.)
When you click [CRESTRON RoomView], the RoomView operation page is displayed.
If Adobe Flash Player is not installed in your computer, or if the browser does not support Flash, this page does 
not appear. In this case, return to the previous page by clicking [Back] in the operation page.
Operation page
1 Logout, Tools, Info, Help
    Exit the page when the password has changed and 
switches the pages for tools, information, help using  
the tab.
2 POWER
    Switches between on and off of the power.
3 VOL DOWN, AV MUTE, VOL UP
    Sets the volume, AV mute. When the power of the 
projector is turned off, VOL DOWN, AV MUTE and  
VOL UP are not available.
4 Input Select
    Sets the input selection. When the power of the 
projector is turned off, this operation is not available.
5 Operation buttons on the menu screen
    Operates on the menu screen.
6 Freeze, image quality adjustment
    Sets freeze, image quality details.
7 Back
    Returns to the previous page.
Tools page
Click Tools on the operation page.
1 Control system
    Sets the information required for the communication  
with the controller that is connected to the projector.
2 User Password
    Sets the password for the user rights in the operation 
page of RoomView.
3 Admin Password
    Sets the password for the administrator rights in the 
operation page of RoomView.
4 Network status
    Displays the setting of wired LAN.
    DHCP: Displays the value in the current setting.
    IpAddres: Displays the value in the current setting.
    SubnetMask: Displays the value in the current setting.
    DefaultGateway: Displays the value in the current 
setting.  
DNSServer: Displays the value in the current setting.
5 Exit
    Return to the operation page.
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Note
When you monitor or control the projector using RoomView, set [RoomView] to [On] in the [Network] menu. ( zÆpage 64) 
						

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Settings
Info page
Click Info on the operation page.
1 Projector name
    Displays the name of the projector.
2 Mac Address
    Displays the MAC address.
3 Resolution
    Displays the resolution of the projector.
4 Lamp Hours
    Displays the lamp usage time (converted value).
5 Power Status
    Displays the status of the power.
6 Source
    Displays the selected video input.
7 Projector Position
    Displays the projection method of the projector.
8 Lamp Mode
    Displays the lamp mode.
9 Error Status
    Displays the error status.
10  Exit
     Return the operation page.
Help page
Click Help on the operation page.
The Help Desk screen is displayed.
1  Help Desk
     Sends or receive messages to the administrator who 
uses Crestron RoomView.
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Maintenance
LAMP and WARNING Indicators
Managing the indicated problems
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the ,  and/or  
indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.
CAUTION
Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Turning off the projector”.  z
(Æpage 31)
If multiple indicators light or blink, verify the status of the projecto\
r by looking at each indicator. z
Note
Confirm the status of the power indicated on the  indicator. z
 JLAMP indicator
IndicatorLighting in yellow
StatusThe projection lamp reaches its end of life.
CheckIs there a Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen?
RemedyReplace the lamp unit. (Æpage 83)
Note
Contact your dealer for repair services when  indicator persists t\
o light after taking these measurements. z
 JWARNING indicator
IndicatorLights in red.Blinks in red.
Status
The projector detects an abnormal 
condition and cannot be turned 
on. 
If the temperature within the projector becomes too high, 
the  indicator will start to flash slowly.  
If the temperature within the projector becomes even 
higher, the  indicator will flash faster, and the 
 indicator blinks in orange.  When 
the projector has cooled inside and returned to operating 
temperature, it will turn off automatically.  
Check
Unplug the AC power cord 
and plug it again to turn on the 
projector. 
-  Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be   
ventilated? Check the installing condition to see if the air  
vents of the projector are not blocked.
- Has the projector been installed near an Air-
  Conditioning/ Heating Duct or Vent? 
- Are the filters clean? 
Remedy
If the projector is turned off again, 
unplug the AC power cord and 
contact the dealer or the service 
center for service and checkup. 
- Provide good installing condition to your projector.
- Move the installation of the projector away from the duct    
  or vent.
- Replace filters.
Note
If  indicator persists to light or blink after taking these measurem\
ents, please contact your dealer for repair  z
services. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard.
The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unp\
lug the AC power cord and plug it again to turn  z
on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, unplug the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center 
for service and checkup. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard. 
						

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Maintenance
Replacement
Before replacing the unit
When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to t\
urn off the power and disconnect  z
the power plug from the wall outlet. (Æpages 27, 31)
Be sure to observe the procedure “Turning off the projector” ( zÆpage 31) when performing power supply 
operation.
Maintenance
Outer Case J
Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth.
If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thorou\
ghly before wiping. Dry off the projector  z
with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, household cleaners. Using them may\
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cause deterioration of the outer case.
When using chemical treated dusters, follow its instruction. z
Front glass surface of the lens J
Wipe off the dirt and dust off the front surface of the lens with soft clean cloth.
Do not use a cloth that has an abrasive surface or a cloth that is moist\
, oily, or covered with dust. z
Do not use excessive force when wiping the lens as it is fragile. z
Attention
The lens is made of glass. Impacts or excessive force when wiping may sc\
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Please handle with care.
Replacing the unit
Air filter units J
Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector. Should the filter become
clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans' effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup
and adversely affect the life of the projector. 
If the air filter units become clogged, it will result in internal heat buildup, the power of the projector may
be turned off for safety.
If a “Filter warning” icon  appears on the screen, replace the filters immediately.
Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement air filter unit (ET-RFV200).