Panasonic Projector PT-EW640 User Manual

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Read this first!
Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
 rManuseio de baterias usadas
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e/ou baterias deverão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo. (Fig. 1)
Fig. 1
Como isolar os terminais
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais. Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a 
temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 °F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta, danificar o lacre 
do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao curto circuito dos 
terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
 rRemoção das baterias
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.
(ii)(i)
2. Remova as baterias.
Fita Isolante
Fita Isolante  
						

							 
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LLC in the United States and other countries.
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United Stated and/or other countries.
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Ltd.
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their respective owners.
Please note that the ® and TM symbols are not specified in this manual.
 rIllustrations in this manual
 fIllustrations of the projector, screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 fPictures shown are illustrations of PT-EZ580 in this manual, other models have their own characteristics and may be 
different from them.
 rReference pages
 fReference pages in this manual are indicated as (x page 00).
 rTerm
 fIn this manual, the “Wireless/wired remote control unit” accessory is referred to as “Remote control”.   
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
High luminance and high contrast
 /£A high luminance*1 and a high contrast*2 
(Except for PT-EW540, PT-EX510) are 
achieved by means of a unique optical 
system and lamp drive system.
*1 6 200 lm for PT-EX610, 5 800 lm for PT -EW640, 5 400 lm for PT-EZ580, 5 300 lm for PT -EX510 and 5 000 lm for the PT-EW540.*2 5 000:1 for PT -EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT -EX610,2 000:1 for PT-EW540 and PT -EX510.
Easy and highly flexible setup
 /£Easy and highly flexible setup is achieved 
by an electric lens shift function, and a 
lineup of various optional lenses.
Reduced maintenance costs
 /£Maintenance costs are reduced by use of 
an extended-life filter and a recommended 
lamp replacement interval of 4 500 H*1.
*1 When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO]This time is only the target for replacement and not the warranty time.
Energy conservation achieved 
through the ECO function
 /£Lamp power is optimized according to the 
input image.*1 Power consumption is also 
reduced by optimizing the lamp power 
according to the brightness of the setup 
installation location, state of the input 
signals and state of the video mute.*2
*1 When [LAMP POWER] is set to [AUTO]*2 When [ECO MANAGEMENT] is set to [ON]
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector.
(x page 30)
2. Attach the Projection Lens.
(x page 38)
3. Connect with external devices.
(x page 39)
4. Connect the power cord.
(x page 44)
5. Switch on the projector.
(x page 45)
6. Make initial settings.
(x page 46)
 fTake this step when you switch on the power for the first time after purchasing the projector.
7. Select the input signal.
(x page 49)
8. Adjust the image.
(x page 49)   
						

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Contents
Contents
Read this first!    2
Chapter 1 Preparation
Precautions for use    17
Cautions when transporting    17
Cautions when installing    17
Security    1 9
DIGITAL LINK    1 9
Cautions on use    1 9
Disposal    20
Accessories    21
Optional accessories    22
About your projector    2 3
Remote control    23
Projector body    24
Using the remote control    2 7
Inserting and removing the batteries    27
Setting the ID number of the remote control    27
Connecting to the projector with a cable    28
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Setting up    30
Installation mode    30
Parts for ceiling mount (optional)    30
Projected image size and throw distance    31
Adjusting adjustable feet    37
Removing/attaching the Projection Lens    38
Removing the Projection Lens    38
Attaching the Projection Lens    38
Connecting    39
Before connecting    3 9
Connecting example: AV equipment    40
Connecting example: Computers    41
Connecting example: Twisted-pair-cable 
transmitter    42
Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Switching on/off the projector    44
Connecting the power cord    44
Power indicator    44
Switching on the projector    4 5
When the initial setting screen is displayed    4 5
Making adjustments and selections    47
Switching off the projector    48
Direct power off function    48
Projecting    49
Selecting the input signal    4 9
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift    4 9
Moving the lens to the home position    5 0
Adjustment range by the lens position shift 
(optical axis shift)    5 0
Operating with the remote control    5 1
Switching the input    5 1
Using the SHUTTER/AV MUTE button    5 1
Using the mute function    5 2
Adjusting the volume    5 2
Using the freeze function    5 2
Using the on-screen display function    5 3
Using the presentation timer function    5 3
Using the automatic setup function    5 3
Using the keystone distortion correction 
function    5 4
Using the digital zoom function    5 4
Switching the aspect ratio of the image    5 4
Using the P IN P function    5 5
Using the function button    5 5
Using the status function    5 5
Using the ECO management function    5 5
Chapter 4 Settings
Menu navigation    5 7
Navigating through the menu    5 7
Main menu    5 8
Sub-menu    5 9
[PICTURE] menu    6 2
[PICTURE MODE]    62
[CONTRAST]    62
[BRIGHTNESS]    63
[COLOR]    63
[TINT]    63
[COLOR TEMPERATURE]    63
[GAMMA]    6 5
[SHARPNESS]    6 5
[NOISE REDUCTION]    6 5
[IRIS]    6 5
[DAYLIGHT VIEW]    66
[SYSTEM SELECTOR]    66
sRGB-compliant video    67
[POSITION] menu    68
[SHIFT]    68
[ASPECT]    68
[ZOOM]    6 9
[CLOCK PHASE]    70
[KEYSTONE]    70
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Contents
[ADVANCED MENU] menu    7 2
[DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY]    72
[BLANKING]    72
[INPUT RESOLUTION]    73
[CLAMP POSITION]    73
[RASTER POSITION]    73
[DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu    74
Changing the display language    74
[DISPLAY OPTION] menu    7 5
[COLOR ADJUSTMENT]    7 5
[COLOR CORRECTION]    7 5
[SCREEN SETTING]    76
[AUTO SIGNAL]    76
[AUTO SETUP]    76
[RGB IN]    77
[DVI-D IN]    78
[HDMI IN]    78
[DIGITAL LINK IN]    7 9
[DisplayPort IN]    7 9
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]    7 9
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (NTSC or 480i 
YCBCR signal input only)    81
[BACK COLOR]    82
[STARTUP LOGO]    82
[SHUTTER SETTING]    82
[P-TIMER]    83
[FREEZE]    84
[DIGITAL ZOOM]    84
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu    86
[PROJECTOR ID]    86
[PROJECTION METHOD]    86
[ECO MANAGEMENT]    87
[SCHEDULE]    88
[STARTUP INPUT SELECT]    9 0
[RS-232C]    9 0
[REMOTE2 MODE]    9 2
[FUNCTION BUTTON]    9 2
[AUDIO SETTING]    9 2
[STATUS]    9 4
[DATE AND TIME]    9 5
[SAVE ALL USER DATA]    9 6
[LOAD ALL USER DATA]    9 6
[INITIALIZE]    9 6
[SERVICE PASSWORD]    9 7
[P IN P] menu    98
Using P IN P function    9 8
[TEST PATTERN] menu    100
[TEST PATTERN]    100
[SIGNAL LIST] menu    101
Registering new signals    101
Renaming the registered signal    101
Expanding signal lock-in range    101
Protecting the registered signal    102
Deleting the registered signal    102
Sub memory    103
[SECURITY] menu    104
[SECURITY PASSWORD]    104
[SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE]    104
[DISPLAY SETTING]    105
[TEXT CHANGE]    105
[MENU LOCK]    105
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD]    105
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]    106
[NETWORK] menu    107
[DIGITAL LINK MODE]    107
[DIGITAL LINK SETUP]    107
[DIGITAL LINK STATUS]    108
[NETWORK SETUP]    108
[NETWORK CONTROL]    109
[NETWORK STATUS]    109
[DIGITAL INTERFACE BOX]    109
Network connections    11 0
Connecting to a twisted-pair-cable transmitter 
   11 0
Accessing from the web browser    111
Chapter 5  Maintenance
Lamp/temperature/filter indicators    127
When an indicator lights up    127
Maintenance/replacement    129
Before performing maintenance/replacement    129
Maintenance    129
Replacing the unit    131
Troubleshooting    134
Chapter 6  Appendix
Technical information    137
PJLink protocol    137
Control commands via LAN    138
 terminal    140
 terminal    143
Two-window display combination list    144
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations    145
List of compatible signals    146
Specifications    149
Dimensions    152
Precautions for Ceiling Mount Bracket    153
Index    154  
						

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Chapter 1 Preparation
This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the\
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Precautions for use
Cautions when transporting
 fIf you purchased the projector with the standard zoom lens, remove the lens cushion before use, and store it for the future 
use. When transporting the projector, move the lens to the home position and attach the lens cushion and the\
 lens cover.
If you purchased the projector with the lens sold separately, remove the lens hole cover before use, and store it for the future 
use. When transporting the projector, move the projection lens to the home position, remove the Projection L\
ens, and then 
attach the lens hole cover.
For the steps to move the lens to the home position, refer to “Moving the lens to the home position” (x page 50).
Lens hole cover
Lens cushion
 fWhen transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. They may damage 
the internal components and result in malfunctions.
 fDo not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet.
Cautions when installing
 rDo not set up the projector outdoors.
The projector is designed for indoor use only.
 rDo not set up the projector in the following locations.
 fPlaces where vibration and impacts occur such as in a car or vehicle: Doing so may cause damage to internal components 
or malfunction.
 fNear the exhaust of an air conditioner: Depending on the conditions of use, the screen may fluctuate in rare cases due 
to the heated air from the air exhaust port or the hot or cooled air . Make sure that the exhaust from the projector or other 
equipment, or the air from the air conditioner does not blow toward the \
front of the projector.
 fPlaces with sharp temperature fluctuations such as near lights (studio lamps): Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp, or 
result in deformation of the outer case due to heat, which may cause mal\
functions.
The operating environment temperature of the projector should be between 0 °C (32 °F) and 45 °C (113 °F) when using it at 
elevations lower than 1 400 m (4 593') above sea level, and between 0 °C (32 °F) and 40 °C (104 °F) when using it at high 
altitudes (between 1 400 m (4 593') and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea level).
 fNear high-voltage power lines or near motors: Doing so may interfere with the operation of the projector .
 rBe sure to ask a specialized technician or your dealer when installing t\
he projector on 
a ceiling.
The optional Ceiling Mount Bracket is required.
Model No.: ET-PKD120H (for High Ceilings), ET -PKD120S (for Low Ceilings), ET-PKE300B (Projector Mount Bracket) *1
or
Model No.: ET-PKE200H (for High Ceilings), ET -PKE200S (for Low Ceilings), ET-PKE200B (Projector Mount Base) *1
*1 Be sure to read “Precautions for Ceiling Mount Bracket” (x page 153)
 rAsk a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for DIGIT AL LINK 
connection. (Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT-EX610)
Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtained due to inadequate installation.
 rThe projector may not work properly due to strong radio wave from the broadcast 
station or the radio.
If there is any facility or equipment, which outputs strong radio wave, near the installation location, install the projector at a 
location sufficiently far from the source of the radio wave. Or, wrap the LAN cable connected to the  *1 
terminal by using a piece of metal foil or a metal pipe, of which is gro\
unded at both ends.
*1 For PT-EZ580, PT-EW640  and PT-EX610;  terminal is for PT-EW540 and PT-EX510   
						

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 rProjection Lens
Be sure to use the standard zoom lens (for high brightness) supplied with the projector or the specified Projection Lens
(optional). The standard zoom lens supplied with PT-EZ570 series, PT-EW630 series, PT -EW530 series, PT-EX600 series,
PT-EX500 series is different from the lens of this projector. Using it may result in malfunction or damage. Do not use it.
The standard zoom lens supplied with the projector is for high brightness, and "Standard Lens for HighBrightness" is indicated
on the lens.
 rFocus adjustment
The projection lens is thermally affected by the light from the light source, making the focus unstable in \
the period just after 
switching on the power. Before adjusting the lens focus, wait at least 30 minutes with the ima\
ge projected.
 rDo not install the projector at elevations of 2 700 m (8 858') or higher above sea level.
Doing so may shorten the life of the components and result in malfunctions.
 rDo not use the projector tilted to the right or left.
Using the projector at a vertical angle that exceeds 15° may reduce product life or result in malfunction.
 rCautions when setting up the projector
 fWhen installing and using the projector with a method other than the floor standing installation using the adjustable feet, fix 
the projector using the four holes (the upper left, the upper right, th\
e lower left and one of two lower right holes) for ceiling 
mount (as shown in the figure).
(Screw diameter: M6, tapping depth inside the set: 12 mm (15/32"), torque: 4 ± 0.5 N·m)
Prevent a gap forming between the setting surface and the screw holes fo\
r ceiling mount on the projector bottom, for 
example, by inserting spacers (metallic) between them.
Screw holes for ceiling mount (M6)
Adjustable feet The positions of screw holes for ceiling mount and adjustable feet
 fUse the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other purposes may 
damage the projector.
 fDo not stack projectors on top of each other.
 fDo not use the projector supporting it by the top.
 fDo not use the projector tilted at an angle that exceeds ±15° from the horizontal plane.
 fDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .   
						

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 fPrevent hot and cool air from the air conditioning system to blow directly to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the 
projector.
+15°
-15°
100 mm (4) or longer
500 mm (20) or longer
1 000 mm (40) or longer
1 000 mm (40) or longer
 fDo not install the projector in a confined space.
When installing the projector in a confined space, provide air conditioning or ventilation separately . Exhaust heat may 
accumulate when the ventilation is not enough, triggering the protection\
 circuit of the projector.
Security
When using this product, take safety measures against the following inci\
dents.
 fPersonal information being leaked via this product
 fUnauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party
 fInterfering or stopping of this product by a malicious third party
Take sufficient security measures. (x pages 104, 121)
 fMake your password difficult to guess as much as possible.
 fChange your password periodically.
 fPanasonic Corporation or its affiliate companies will never ask for your password directly. Do not divulge your password in case you receive such inquiries.
 fThe connecting network must be secured by a firewall, etc.
 fSet a password for the web control and restrict the users who can log in.
DIGITAL LINK
(Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT -EX610)
“DIGITAL LINK” is a technology that uses a twisted-pair-cable to transmit video, audio, Ethernet, and serial control signals.
The projector supports the optional Digital Interface Box (Model No.: ET -YFB100G) and the “XTP transmitter” of Extron 
Electronics. For the twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with this 
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 manufac\
turers, contact the respective manufacturers.
Cautions on use
 rTo get a good picture quality
 fIn order to view a beautiful image in higher contrast, prepare an appropriate environment. Draw curtains or blinds over 
windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indo\
or lamps from shining onto the 
screen.
 rDo not touch the surface of the  Projection Lens with your bare hands.
If the surface of the Projection Lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto 
the screen.
Attach the lens cover supplied with the projector or the optional Projection Lens when you do not use the projector .       
						

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 rLCD panel
 fThe LCD panel is precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or always lit. Note that 
such phenomena do not indicate malfunction. If still images are projected for a long time, a residual image may remain on 
the LCD panel. Note that the residual image may not disappear.
 rOptical parts
When the operating environment temperature is high or in environments wh\
ere lots of dust, cigarette smoke, etc. is present, 
the replacement cycle of the LCD panel, polarizing plates and other optical parts may be shorter even if used for less than one 
year. Consult your dealer for details.
 rDo not move the projector or subject it to vibration or impact while it is operating.
Doing so may shorten the life of the built-in motor.
 rLamp
The light source of the projector is a high-pressure mercury lamp.
A high-pressure mercury lamp has the following characteristics.
 fThe luminance of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.
 fThe lamp may burst with a loud sound or have its service life shortened \
because of shock, chipping, or degradation due to 
cumulative runtime.
 fThe lamp life varies greatly depending on individual differences and usage conditions. In particular, continuous use for 12 
hours or more and frequent off/on switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and affects the lamp life.
 fIn rare cases, the lamps burst shortly after projection starts.
 fThe risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacement cycle. Make sure to replace the lamp unit 
regularly.
(“When to replace the lamp unit” (x page 131), “How to replace the lamp unit” (x page 131))
 fIf the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in the form of smoke.
 fIt is recommended that you store the Replacement Lamp Unit as a contingency.
 rComputer and external device connections
 fWhen connecting a computer or an external device, read this manual carefully regarding the use of power cords and 
shielded cables as well.
Disposal
To dispose of the product, ask your local authorities or dealer for corre\
ct methods of disposal.
The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or d\
ealer for correct methods of 
disposal.