Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 Operating Instructions
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JLamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the
Information menu on page 58.
It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit\
. Contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAV100).
CAUTION:
■ Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least 45 minutes after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very hot, take care to avoid burn...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-75.png "Page 76
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JLamp unit
The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the
Information menu on page 58.
It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit\
. Contact your dealer.
Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAV100).
CAUTION:
■ Do not replace the lamp unit when it is hot. (Wait at least 45 minutes after use.)
The inside of the cover can become very hot, take care to avoid burn...")
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JReplacing the Lamp unit
CAUTION:
When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face c\
lose to the projector. z
Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. z
When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the z
lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Turn off the Power by following the procedure 1 )
in “Turning off the projector (Æpage 29)”.
Unplug the AC...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-76.png "Page 77
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Maintenance
JReplacing the Lamp unit
CAUTION:
When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face c\
lose to the projector. z
Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. z
When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the z
lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Turn off the Power by following the procedure 1 )
in “Turning off the projector (Æpage 29)”.
Unplug the AC...")
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Attaching the Lens Cap
When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period\
of time, attach the lens cap.
Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures.
Thread the string (supplied) through 1 )
the hole on the lens cap.
Push the other end of the string into 2 )
the front part of the hook (as the
picture shown) on the bottom of the
projector.](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-77.png "Page 78
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Attaching the Lens Cap
When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period\
of time, attach the lens cap.
Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures.
Thread the string (supplied) through 1 )
the hole on the lens cap.
Push the other end of the string into 2 )
the front part of the hook (as the
picture shown) on the bottom of the
projector.")
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Troubleshooting
Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.\
ProblemCauseReference
page
Power does not turn
on.
The power cord may not be connected. z—
No electric supply is at the wall outlet. z—
The circuit breakers have tripped. z—
I zs the indicator, indicator, or
indicator lit or blinking?
26, 73
The lamp cover has not been securely installed. z77
No picture appears.
The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal z...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-78.png "Page 79
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.\
ProblemCauseReference
page
Power does not turn
on.
The power cord may not be connected. z—
No electric supply is at the wall outlet. z—
The circuit breakers have tripped. z—
I zs the indicator, indicator, or
indicator lit or blinking?
26, 73
The lamp cover has not been securely installed. z77
No picture appears.
The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal z...")
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Control commands via LAN
When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) J
Connection method z
Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and 1 )
make a request for connection to the projector.
Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control
page.
IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-81.png "Page 82
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Appendix
Control commands via LAN
When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) J
Connection method z
Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and 1 )
make a request for connection to the projector.
Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control
page.
IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB...")
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Appendix
When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect J
mode)
Connection method z
Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and 1 )
make a request for connection to the projector.
Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control
page.
IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-82.png "Page 83
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Appendix
When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect J
mode)
Connection method z
Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \
and 1 )
make a request for connection to the projector.
Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control
page.
IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status]
Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control...")
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Appendix
JBasic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, paramet\
er, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
STXC1C2C3 : P1 P2Pn ETX
When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary .:
JBasic format (with sub command)
STXC1C2C3 : ETX
S1S2S3S4S5 EP1P2P3P4P5P6
When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, the operation (E) and parameter are not : ...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/76018/w64_pt-vx41_en_om_d-84.png "Page 85
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Appendix
JBasic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, paramet\
er, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
STXC1C2C3 : P1 P2Pn ETX
When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary .:
JBasic format (with sub command)
STXC1C2C3 : ETX
S1S2S3S4S5 EP1P2P3P4P5P6
When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, the operation (E) and parameter are not : ...")
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JCable specifications
[When connected to a computer]
Projector
1NCNC1
Computer (DTE
specifications)
22334NCNC45566778899
JControl commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
[Projector control command]
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PONPower [ON]
POFPower [OFF]
IISINPUT selection
(Parameter)
VID = Video
SVD = S-video
RG1 = Computer 1(RGB)
RG2 = Computer 2(RGB)
HD1 = HDMI
SCT = Computer 1(Scart)
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JCable specifications
[When connected to a computer]
Projector
1NCNC1
Computer (DTE
specifications)
22334NCNC45566778899
JControl commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
[Projector control command]
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PONPower [ON]
POFPower [OFF]
IISINPUT selection
(Parameter)
VID = Video
SVD = S-video
RG1 = Computer 1(RGB)
RG2 = Computer 2(RGB)
HD1 = HDMI
SCT = Computer 1(Scart)
OSHAV mute...")
Technical Information ENGLISH - 81 Appendix Technical Information PJLink protocol The network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be used to perform projector setting and projector status query operations from a computer. Control commands J The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used to control the projector. CommandControl detailsNotes POWRPower supply control Parameters 0 = Standby 1 = Power ON POWR ?Power supply status query Parameters 0 = Standby 1 = Power ON 2 = Cool-down in progress INPTInput selectionParameters 11 = RGB 1 12 = RGB(Scart) 13 = RGB 2 21 = VIDEO 22 = COMPONENT 25 = S-VIDEO 33 = HDMI INPT ?Input selection query AV M TAV MUTE controlParameters 30 = AV MUTE mode off 31 = AV MUTE mode onAVMT ?AV MUTE status query ERST ?Error status query Parameters 1st byte : Indicates fan errors, range 0 – 2 2nd byte : Indicates lamp errors, range 0 – 2 3rd byte : Indicates temperature errors, range 0 – 2 4th byte : Fixed at 0 5th byte : Indicates filter errors, range 0 – 2 6th byte : Indicates other errors, range 0 – 2 Definitions for each value from 0 to 2 are as follows. 0 = No error known 1 = Warning 2 = Error LAMP ?Lamp status query Parameters 1st digits (1 – 5 digits) : Lamp cumulative operating time 2nd digit : 0 = Lamp off, 1 = Lamp on INST ?Input selection list queryThe followings are returned as parameters. [11, 12, 13, 21, 22, 25, 33] NAME ?Projector name queryThe name set for [Projector name] in [Network] is returned. INF1 ?Manufacturer name query“Panasonic” is returned. INF2 ?Model name queryAnswer the model name with “VX41”. INF0 ?Other information queryInformation such as version number is returned. CLSS ?Class information query“1” is returned. PJLink security authorization J When using PJLink with security authorization, either o f the password set for administrator privileges and the password set for user privileges with Web browser control can be used as the password for PJLink (See page 72). When using PJLink without security authorization, set use without the password for administrator privileges and the password for user privileges of Web browser control. For specifications regarding PJLink, refer to the Japan Business Machine and Information System Industries Association website. URL http://pjlink.jbmia.or.jp/
Technical Information 82 - ENGLISH Appendix Control commands via LAN When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) J Connection method z Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \ and 1 ) make a request for connection to the projector. Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page. IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status] Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control “Detailed set up ” → “Command port set up” page There is a response from the projector.2 ) Response data Data sectionBlankModeBlankRandom number section Termination symbol “NTCONTROL” (ASCII string) ‘ ’ 0x20 ‘1’ 0x31 ‘ ’ 0x20 “zzzzzzzz” (ASCII code hexadecimal number) (CR) 0x0d 9 bytes1 byte1 byte1 byte8 bytes1 byte Mode : 1 = Protect mode Generate a 32-byte hash value from the following data using MD5 algorith\ m.3 ) “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx :Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy :Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz :8-byte random number obtained in Step 2 Command transmission method z Transmit using the following command format. Transmitted data HeaderData sectionTermination symbol Hash value (See above ) ‘0’ 0x30 ‘0’ 0x30 Control command (ASCII string) (CR) 0x0d 32 bytes1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte Receive data HeaderData sectionTermination symbol ‘0’ 0x30 ‘0’ 0x30 Control command (ASCII string) (CR) 0x0d 1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte Error response Error messageTermination symbol “ ERR1” “ERR2” “ERR3” “ERR4” “ERR5” “ ER R A” Undefined control command Out of parameter range Busy state or no-acceptable period Timeout or no-acceptable period Wrong data length Password mismatch (CR) 0x0d 4 bytes1 byte
Technical Information ENGLISH - 83 Appendix When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect J mode) Connection method z Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector \ and 1 ) make a request for connection to the projector. Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector, and the port number from the WEB control page. IP address :Obtain from MAIN MENU → [Network] → [Network status] Port No. :Acquire from the WEB control “Detailed set up” → “Command port set up” page There is a response from the projector.2 ) Response data Data sectionBlankModeTermination symbol “NTCONTROL” (ASCII string) ‘ ’ 0x20 ‘0’ 0x30 (CR) 0x0d 9 bytes1 byte1 byte1 byte Mode : 0 = Non-protect mode Command transmission method z Transmit by the following command format. Transmitted data HeaderData sectionTermination symbol ‘0’ 0x30 ‘0’ 0x30 Control command (ASCII string) (CR) 0x0d 1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte Receive data HeaderData sectionTermination symbol ‘0’ 0x30 ‘0’ 0x30 Control command (ASCII string) (CR) 0x0d 1 byte1 byteUndefined length1 byte Receive data Error messageTermination symbol “ ERR1” “ERR2” “ERR3” “ERR4” “ERR5” “ ER R A” Undefined control command Out of parameter range Busy state or no-acceptable period Timeout or no-acceptable period Wrong data length Password mismatch (CR) 0x0d 4 bytes1 byte
Technical Information 84 - ENGLISH Appendix Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. JConnection JPin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (male) Outside viewPin No.Signal nameContents —NC RXDReceived data TXDTransmitted data —NC GNDEarth —NC —NC —NC —NC JCommunication conditions Signal levelRS-232C-compliantCharacter length8 bits Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1 bit Baud rate19 200 bpsX parameterNone ParityNoneS parameterNone Note When [AMX D. D.] function is set to [On] under the [Network] menu, the Baud rate will change to 9 600 bps z automatically. D-Sub 9-pin (female) D-Sub 9-pin (male) Connecting terminals on projector Communication cable Computer
Technical Information ENGLISH - 85 Appendix JBasic format Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, paramet\ er, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. STXC1C2C3 : P1 P2Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary .: JBasic format (with sub command) STXC1C2C3 : ETX S1S2S3S4S5 EP1P2P3P4P5P6 When transmitting a command which does not need a parameter, the operation (E) and parameter are not : necessary. End (1 byte)Parameter (undefined length) Colon (1 byte) 3 command characters (3 bytes)Start (1 byte) Parameter (6 bytes) Symbol “+” or “-” (1 byte) and set value or adjustment value (5 bytes) Operation (1 byte) “=” (Value specified using parameter is set) Same as basic format Sub command (5 bytes)
Technical Information 86 - ENGLISH Appendix JCable specifications [When connected to a computer] Projector 1NCNC1 Computer (DTE specifications) 22334NCNC45566778899 JControl commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: [Projector control command] CommandControl contentsRemarks PONPower [ON] POFPower [OFF] IISINPUT selection (Parameter) VID = Video SVD = S-video RG1 = Computer 1(RGB) RG2 = Computer 2(RGB) HD1 = HDMI SCT = Computer 1(Scart) OSHAV mute function Turn off the projection and sound temporarily. Do not send the command consecutively. (Parameter) 0 = AV MUTE mode off 1 = AV MUTE mode on OFZFreeze (Parameter) 0 = Freeze mode off 1 = Freeze mode on AUUVolume up AUDVolume down DZUD. ZOOM up DZDD. ZOOM down QPWPower query000 = Standby 001 = Power on Q$SLamp condition query (Call back) 0 = Stand-by 1 = Lamp [ON] control active 2 = Lamp [ON] 3 = Lamp [OFF] control active
Technical Information ENGLISH - 87 Appendix Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of terminal J Outside viewPin No.Signal names GND (luminance signal) GND (color signal) Luminance signal Color signal Pin assignments and signal names of terminal Outside viewPin No.Signal names : Not assigned - , , : GND terminals R/PR G/G SYNC/Y B/PB + 5 V DDC data HD/SYNC VD DDC clock Pin assignments and signal names of J terminal Outside viewPin No.Signal names , , , , : Not assigned - , : GND terminals R/PR G/G SYNC/Y B/PB HD/SYNC VD Pin assignments and signal names of terminal J Outside viewPin No.Signal namesPin No.Signal names T.M.D.S data 2+T.M.D.S clock shield T.M.D.S data 2 shieldT.M.D.S clock - T.M.D.S data 2-CEC T.M.D.S data 1+— T.M.D.S data 1 shieldSCL T.M.D.S data 1-SDA T.M.D.S data 0+DDC/CEC GND T.M.D.S data 0 shield+5V T.M.D.S data 0-Hot plug detection T.M.D.S clock + Odd-numbered pins to Even-numbered pins to
Technical Information 88 - ENGLISH Appendix List of compatible signals The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = COMPUTER, Y = YPBPR, H = HDMI Mode Display resolution *1 (dots) Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality *2PnP*3Format H (kHz)V (Hz) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL 60720 x 48015.759.9--AV/S PAL/PAL-N/SECAM720 x 57615.660.0--AV/S 480p640 x 48031.4759.8825.2A C/Y 480i640 x 480i15.73460.0012.2727A 576p768 x 57631.2550.0029.5A 576i768 x 576i15.62550.0014.75A 720p1 280 x 72037.5050.0074.25A 45.0060.0074.25A 1 035i1 920 x 1 035i33.7560.0074.25A 1 080/501 920 x 1 08028.12550.0074.25A 33.7560.0074.25A VGA 640 x 480 31.4759.8825.149A○ C 37.8674.3831.50A 37.8672.8131.50A○ 37.5075.0031.50A○ 43.26985.0036.00A 640 x 40031.4770.0925.175A 720 x 40031.4770.0928.322A SVGA800 x 600 35.15656.2536.00A○ 37.8860.3240.00A○ 46.87575.0049.50A○ 53.67485.0656.25A 48.0872.1950.00A○ 37.9061.0340.02A 34.5055.3836.432A 38.0060.5140.128A 38.6060.3138.60A 32.7051.0932.70A 38.0060.5140.128A MAC1 280 x 96075.0075.08126.00A 1 280 x 1 02480.0075.08135.20A MAC 13640 x 48035.0066.6730.24A MAC LC13640 x 48034.9766.6031.33A MAC 16832 x 62449.7274.5557.283A MAC 191 024 x 76860.2475.0880.01A MAC 211 152 x 87068.6875.06100.00A “i” added to the resolution value indicates an interlaced signal.*1 : Picture quality is indicated by the following symbols.*2 : AA: Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A: Signals are converted by the image processing circuit. The signal marked with circles (O) can be applied by plug-and-play device.*3 :
Technical Information ENGLISH - 89 Appendix Mode Display resolution *1 (dots) Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality *2PnP*3Format H (kHz)V (Hz) SXGA+1 400 x 1 050 63.97060.190107.990A C 65.35060.120122.850A 65.12059.900122.430A XGA 1 024 x 768 48.3660.0065.00AA○ 68.67784.97794.504AA 60.02375.0378.75AA○ 56.47670.0775.00AA○ 60.3174.9279.252AA 48.5060.0265.179AA 44.0054.5859.129AA 63.4879.3583.41AA 62.0477.0784.375AA 61.0075.7081.00AA 46.9058.2063.03AA 47.0058.3061.664AA 58.0372.0074.745AA 1 024 x 768i36.0087.1747.30AA 35.52286.9644.90AA SXGA 1 152 x 86464.2070.4094.560A 1 152 x 900 61.2065.2092.00A 71.4075.60105.10A 61.8566.0094.50A 1 280 x 96060.0060.00108.00A 1 280 x 1 024 62.5058.60108.00A 63.9060.00107.35A 63.3459.98108.18A 63.7460.01109.497A 71.6967.19117.004A 81.1376.107135.008A 63.9860.02108.00A 79.97675.025135.00A 63.3760.01111.520A 76.9772.00130.08A 63.7960.18108.19A 91.14685.024157.5A 1 280 x 1 024i 50.0086.0080.00A 50.0094.0080.00A 46.4386.7078.745A UXGA1 600 x 1 200 75.0060.00162.00A 81.2565.00175.50A 87.570.00189.00A 93.7575.00202.50A “i” added to the resolution value indicates an interlaced signal.*1 : Picture quality is indicated by the following symbols.*2 : AA: Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A: Signals are converted by the image processing circuit. The signal marked with circles (O) can be applied by plug-and-play device.*3 :
Technical Information 90 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution *1 (dots) Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality *2PnP*3Format H (kHz)V (Hz) WXGA 1 280 x 768 47.77659.87079.500A C 60.28974.893102.250A 68.63384.837117.500A 55.99369.99194.964A 57.67572.00497.817A 1 280 x 800 49.60060.05079.360A 41.20050.00068.557A 49.70259.81083.500A○ 63.98060.020108.000A 58.28969.97598.858A 60.04471.995102.795A 62.79074.928106.492A 71.55384.879122.498A 1 366 x 76848.3660.0086.67A 1 360 x 76847.7060.0086.67A 56.1672.00100.19A 1 376 x 76848.3660.0086.67A WSXGA+1 680 x 1 05065.29059.954146.250A WXGA+1 440 x 90055.93559.887106.500A 74.91860.000161.850A WUXGA1 920 x 1 20074.55659.885193.250A 74.03859.950154.000A D-VGA640 x 48031.4759.9425.175A○ H D-480p31.4759.8825.2A○ D-576p768 x 57631.2550.0029.5A○ D-720p1 280 x 72037.5050.0074.25A○ 45.0060.0074.25A○ D-SVGA800 x 60037.87960.3240.00A○ D-XGA1 024 x 76843.36360.0065.00AA○ D-SXGA+1 400 x 1 050 63.9760.19107.99A 65.35060.120122.850A 65.12059.900122.430A “i” added to the resolution value indicates an interlaced signal.*1 : Picture quality is indicated by the following symbols.*2 : AA: Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A: Signals are converted by the image processing circuit. The signal marked with circles (O) can be applied by plug-and-play device.*3 :