Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 Operating Instructions

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Important 
 
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Color ...........................................................................\
..44
Tint  ..............................................................................44
Color temp. ...................................................................44
Red  ..............................................................................45
Green  ...........................................................................\
45
Blue  ...........................................................................\
..45
Sharpness ....................................................................45
Gamma .........................................................................45
Noise reduction  ............................................................45
Progressive  ..................................................................46
Reset ...........................................................................\
.46
Store ...........................................................................\
..46
Normal  ..........................................................................47
Full  ..............................................................................47
Wide(16:9) ....................................................................47
Zoom  ...........................................................................\
.47
True ..............................................................................47
Custom .........................................................................47
Screen ......................................................47
Custom adj.  ..................................................................48
Digital zoom +...............................................................48
Digital zoom -  ...............................................................48
Keystone ......................................................................48
Ceiling  ..........................................................................49
Rear ............................................................................\
..49
Reset  ...........................................................................\
.49
Sound  .......................................................50
Volume  .........................................................................50
Mute  ...........................................................................\
..50
MIC ..............................................................................50
MIC gain .......................................................................50
Standby MIC out ...........................................................50
Setting  ......................................................51
Language  .....................................................................51
Menu position ...............................................................51
Auto setup  ....................................................................51
Background ..................................................................52
Display ..........................................................................52
Logo  ...........................................................................\
..52
HDMI setup  ..................................................................53
Terminal ........................................................................53
Power management  .....................................................53
Direct on .......................................................................54
Standby mode  ..............................................................54
P-timer ..........................................................................54
Closed caption ..............................................................55
Lamp power  ..................................................................55
Remote control  .............................................................55
Security  ........................................................................55
Fan ..............................................................................56
Fan control  ...................................................................56
Video delay control .......................................................57
Filter counter  ................................................................57
Total power savings ......................................................57
Warning log  ..................................................................57
Factory default ..............................................................57
Information  ...............................................58
Input Source Information Display  .................................58
Network  ....................................................59
Projector name .............................................................59
Network setup  ..............................................................59
Network control  ............................................................60
Network status ..............................................................60
AMX D.D.  .....................................................................60
Network factory default .................................................60
Network connections  ....................................................61
Computer operation ......................................................62
Accessing from the Web browser  .................................62
Maintenance
LAMP REPLACE and WARNING 
Indicators..............................................73
Managing the indicated problems  ................................73
Replacement ............................................74
Before replacing the unit  ..............................................74
Maintenance .................................................................74
Replacing the unit .........................................................74
Attaching the Lens Cap  ................................................78
Troubleshooting  ......................................79
Appendix
Technical Information  .............................81
PJLink protocol .............................................................81
Control commands via LAN ..........................................82
Serial terminal  ..............................................................84
Other terminals .............................................................87
List of compatible signals  .............................................88
Specifications ..........................................92
Dimensions ...................................................................94
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards.........94
Index  .........................................................95
Contents 
						

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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 93): Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp or result in deformation 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-PKV100B (Projector Mount Base).
When using the projector in the elevation of below 1 200 m, make sure  J
[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 and below  J
2 000m, 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 and below  J
2 700m, 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.
Do not tilt the projector or place it on its side. J
Do not tilt the projector body more than approximately ±40 degrees ve\
rtically or ±20 degrees horizontally. Over 
tilting may result in shortening the life of the components.
Within
Within+20°
-20°
Within
Within 
						

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Information
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 ( JÆpages 55, 72 )
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
Disposal
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.
over 50 cm
(20")
over 20 cm
(7.8")
over 50 cm (20")over 1 m (40") 
						

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Important 
 
InformationCautions 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” (Æ page 76))
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
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany 
						

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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)
(6451048738)
Power cord (x1)
(6103580197)
CD-ROM (x1)
(6103609515)
Batteries (AAA/R03 type) 
(x2)
(for remote control unit)
RGB signal cable (x1) 
(6103580425)
Filter cover (x1)
(6103568881) 
AC power cord holder 
(x1) (6103573700) 
       (6103573694)
Lens cap (x1)
(6103527222)
(Attached to the projector at the time of purchase.)
String (x1)
(6103430249)
Soft Carrying Case (x1) 
(6103581620)
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 
						

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Important 
 
InformationContents of  JCD-ROM
The following contents are stored on the supplied CD-ROM.
Instructions/List (PDF)Software
Operating Instructions – Functional Manual 
Operation Manual Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.6 
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 2.6 (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.
Optional accessories
OptionsModel No.
Ceiling Mount BracketET-PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
Projector Mount Base   ET-PKV100B
Replacement Lamp UnitET-LAV100
Replacement Filter Unit ET-RFV100 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
(1)  Button
Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu. (Æpage 51)
(2)  Input Selection Buttons: , 
 , , , 
, . 
These buttons are used to select the input signal. 
(Æpage 31)
(3) ▲▼◄► Buttons,  Button
Navigate the MENU display. (Æpage 35)
(4)  Button
Select a screen mode. (Æpage 47)
(5)  Button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu. (Æpage 35)
(6)  Button
     Pauses the projected image and sound tentatively. 
(Æpage 32)
(7)  Button
Temporarily turn off the image on the screen. 
(Æpage 33)
(8)  Buttons
     Zoom in and out the images.
(9)  Buttons 
Adjusts the volume of the speaker. (Æpage 33)
(10)  Button
Turn the projector on or off. (Æpage 27)
(11)  Button
Correct keystone distortion. (Æpage 32)
(12)  Button
Operate the information function. (Æpage 32)
(13)  Button
Select a lamp mode. (Æpage 33)
(14)  Button
Operate the P-timer function. (Æpage 33)
(15)  Button
Select the image mode. (Æpage 34)
(16)  Button
Mute the sound. (Æpage 34)
(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 5 m (16.4 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) Zoom Ring
      Adjust the zoom.
(3) Focus Ring
Adjust the focus.
(4) Projection Lens
(5) Air intake port 
(6) Control Panel and Indicators (Æpage 19)
(7) Lamp cover (Æpage 77)
     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) Terminals (Æpage 19)
(12) Air filter cover (Æpage 74)
(13) Adjustable feet
Adjust the projection angle.
WARNING:
Keep your hands and other objects away from  z
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
(6)
(3)(1)(2)(4)(5)
(7)(8)
(9)(10)(11)
(12)
(13)
(5)
(5) 
						

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Preparation
Rear terminals
Control panel 
(1) LAN
Connect to a LAN cable for network connection.
(2) HDMI
Connect to HDMI input signals.
(3) COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN
Connect to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 
input signals.
(4) COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT
Connect to COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT 
input signals or outputs the analog RGB signals 
input the projector.
(5) AUDIO OUT (VARIABLE)
     Output the audio signals input to the projector.
(6) Security slot
Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
(7) S-VIDEO IN
Connect to S-VIDEO input signals.
(8) CONTROL PORT
Connect to a computer via an RS-232C cable.
(9) AUDIO IN
Connect to the audio input signals.
AUDIO IN has right and left (L and R) terminals.
For a mono audio signal (a single audio jack), 
connect it to the L (MONO) jack.
(10) VIDEO IN
  Connect to VIDEO input signals.
(11) COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1
  Connect to the audio input signals.
(12) COMPUTER AUDIO IN 2 (MIC IN)
  Connect to the audio input signals. Or connect                                                                                                                                          
  the MIC to this jack.
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector,  z
the network connection must be made indoors.
Adjust the volume level (with  buttons). 
(Æpage 33)
(3)  button
Selects the input signal. (Æpage 30)
(4)  button
Turn the projector on/off.
(5)  indicator
Indicate the power status.
(6)  button
Displays the MENU screen. (Æpage 35)
(7)  button
Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting 
menu.
(8)  indicator
Indicate the abnormal conditions of the projector.
(9)  indicator
Lights yellow when the projection lamp reaches its 
end of life.
(1)(3)(4)(5)
(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)
(2)
(12)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(1)  button
Execute the selected item.
(2) ▲▼◄► (VOL -/+) buttons
      Navigate the MENU screen. 
						

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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and Removing batteries
Open the cover1 ) Install batteries and close the cover2 ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of  z
installation. 
Setting Remote control ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all th\
e projectors simultaneously or each 
projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
There are 7 different ID codes (ALL, Code 1~Code 6), the initial ID number is [ALL].
 JSetting the ID number
  1)  While holding down the  button, press the  button. The numb\
er of times you press 
the  button corresponds to the desired ID code number.
  2) The number of times to press the  button is as follows: 
      Code 1= Once, Code 2= Twice, Code 3= 3 times, Code 4= 4 times
      Code 5= 5 times, Code 6= 6 times.
  3) The ID code is changed when the  button is released.
 JResetting the ID number
  The ID code is reset to [ALL] (default) by pressing the  button \
and  button at the same 
time for 5 seconds or more.
Attention
If the  button is pressed 7 times or more, the ID code           \
                                                                        \
         z
cannot be changed (the operation is invalid).
Note
For details, please refer to the [Remote control] of the [Setting] menu.  z
 (Æpage 55)MENU button
IMAGE button