Panasonic Projector PT-EW640 User Manual

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Note
 fWhen entering DVI-D, some external devices to be connected may require switching the setting using the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [DVI-D IN] → [EDID]. fThe  terminal can be connected to HDMI- or DVI-D-compliant devices. However, images may not appear or may not be displayed properly on some devices. fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed. fThe  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device with a DVI-D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function p\
roperly. fThe projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).
Connecting example: Computers
Control computerComputer
Computer
Computer Computer
Control computer
Attention
 fWhen connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and commercially available shielded cables.
Note
 fWhen entering DVI-D, some external devices to be connected may require switching the setting using the [DISPLA
Y OPTION] menu → [DVI-D IN] → [EDID]. fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed. fThe  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external device with a DVI-D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function p\
roperly. fThe  terminal supports single links only. fFor the DisplayPort cable, use a DisplayPort cable that conforms to DisplayPort standards. If a cable that does not conform to DisplayPort standards is used, the image may be interrupted or may not be displayed (Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT -EX610). fWhen entering the SYNC ON GREEN signal, do not enter sync signals to the  terminal or the  terminal. fIf you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume feature to operate the projector.  
						

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Connecting example: Twisted-pair-cable transmitter
(Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT -EX610)
Twisted-pair-cable transmitters such as the optional Digital Interface Box (Model No.: ET -YFB100G) use twisted-pair-cables to transmit input images, audio, Ethernet, and serial control signals, and the projector can input those digital signals to the  terminal.
Blu-ray disc playerHDMI cable
(commercially available)
Control computer
Projector connecting terminals
Example of twisted-pair-cable transmitter
Computer
Computer cable
(commercially available)
VCR
Hub
(with built-in TBC)
Attention
 fAlways use one of the following when connecting a VCR. gA VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC) gA time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR fIf nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the external devices. fAsk a qualified technician or your dealer to install the cable wiring for a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector . Image and sound may be disrupted if cable transmission characteristics cannot be obtaine\
d due to inadequate installation. fFor the LAN cable between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector, use a cable that meets the following criteria: gCompatible with CAT5e or higher gShielded type (including connectors) gStraight-through gSingle wire fWhen laying cables between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector , check that cable characteristics are compatible with CAT5e or higher using tools such as a cable tester or cable analyzer.When using a relay connector midway, include it in the measurement. fDo not use a hub between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector. fWhen connecting to the projector using a twisted-pair-cable transmitter \
(receiver) of other manufacturer, do not place another twisted-pair-cable transmitter between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other ma\
nufacturer and the projector. This may cause image and sound to be disrupted. fDo not pull cables forcefully. Also, do not bend or fold cables unnecessarily. fTo reduce the effects of noise as much as possible, stretch out the cables between the t\
wisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector without any loops. fLay the cables between a twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projecto\
r away from other cables, particularly power cables. fWhen installing multiple cables, run them side by side along the shortes\
t distance possible without bundling them together. fAfter laying the cables, confirm that the value of [SIGNAL QUALITY] in the [NETWORK] menu → [DIGITAL LINK STATUS] is displayed in green (indicates normal quality). (x page 108)
Note
 fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed. fThe projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI). fThe maximum transmission distance between the twisted-pair-cable transmitter and the projector is 100 m (328'1"). If this distance is exceeded, image and sound may be disrupted and may cause a malfunction in LAN communication. Please note that we do not support the use of the projector outside the maximum transmission distance. fFor twisted-pair-cable transmitter of other manufacturers of which the operation has been verified with the DIGIT AL 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 respe\
ctive manufacturers.  
						

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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.  
						

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Switching on/off the projector
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily.
Confirm that the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 2).
Attaching the power cord
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the rear of the projector body and the power cord 
connector, and insert the plug completely in the correct direction (until you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing the power cord
1) Confirm that the  switch on the rear of the projector body is on the  side, and 
remove the power plug from the outlet.
2) Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the projector body while pressing the 
side tabs.
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the  status of the power indicator before operating the projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator statusProjector status
OffThe main power is switched off.
RedLit
The power is switched off (in standby mode).Projection will start when the power on  button is pressed. fThe projector may not operate when the lamp indicator  or temperature indicator  is flashing. (x page 127)
GreenLitProjecting.
OrangeLitThe projector is preparing to switch off the projector.The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)  
						

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Note
 fWhile the power indicator  is lit in orange, the fan is running to cool the projector. fFor about 75 seconds after the projector is switched off and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the lamp indicators do not light up even if the power is switched on. After the power indicator  lights in red, turn on the power again. fThe projector consumes power even in standby mode (power indicator  lit in red). Refer to “Power consumption” (x page 149) for the power consumption. fThe power indicator  will flash if the projector receives a remote control signal. fThe power indicator  will flash slowly in green while the shutter is closed or AV mute function is used. fIf the power indicator  is flashing in red, consult your dealer.
Switching on the projector
When using the optional Projection Lens, attach the Projection Lens befo\
re switching on the projector.
Remove the lens cover first.
2) 4)
4)
3)
1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 f(AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz)
3) Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power.
 fAfter a short while, the power indicator  will light in red, and the projector will enter the standby mode.
4) Press the power  button on the control panel or the power on  button on the remote control.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Note
 fIf the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it may take approx. 10 seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set. fIf the  switch was set to  during projection to end the projection using the direct power of f function last time, and the  switch is set to  with the power plug connected to the outlet, the power indicator  will light in green and the image will soon be projected on the screen.
When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [ALL USER DATA] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances.
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
Focus adjustment
Adjust the focus to display the menu screen clearly.
You may also need to adjust the zoom and shift.
Refer to “Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift” (x page 49) for details.
1) Press asqw to adjust the focus.
LENSFOCUS
ADJUST
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen. 
After completed the initial setting, you can change the display language from the [DISPLAY LANGUAGE] menu.
1) Press as to select the display language.
ENTER
1/4
Please select DISPLAY LANGUAGE.
INITIAL SETTING
SELECT
SET
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (installation setting)
Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. Refer to “Installation mode” (x page 30) for details.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD].
1) Press qw to switch the setting.
2/4INITIAL SETTINGFRONT/FLOORPROJECTION METHODChange the projection method if the screen display is 
upside down or inverted.
CHANGE
SETENTER
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (standby mode)
Set the operation mode during standby. The default setting is [ECO] that keeps power consumption low during standby. When the network function is used during standby, set to [NORMAL]. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE].
1) Press qw to switch the setting.
3/4
ENTERSET CHANGE
If STANDBY MODE is set to ECO, you cannot use 
network functions when the projector is standing by. 
Also, you cannot use some RS-232C protocol 
commands.STANDBY MODEECOINITIAL SETTING
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.  
						

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Note
 fThe above initial setting screen is the one displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. When [ALL USER DATA] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] is executed, the setting of [STANDBY MODE] before execution is displayed.
Initial setting (screen setting)
Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].
1) Press as to select an item.
2) Press qw to switch the setting.
16:104/4
SCREEN POSITION
Set as necessary for the screen in use.
INITIAL SETTING
SET CHANGE
MENU SELECTSCREEN FORMAT
ENTER
3) Press the  button.
 fConfirm the setting value and complete the initial setting.
Note
 fIf you press the  button while the initial setting screen is displayed, you can go back to the previous screen. fBy default, the time zone of the projector is set to +09:00 (Japan and Korean Standard  Time). Change the setting in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [DATE AND TIME] → [TIME ZONE] to the time zone of the region where you use the projector.
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
1) 8)5)
3)
6)
7) 9)2)
4) 2)
3)
4)
1) Press the  button to roughly adjust the focus of the image. (x page 49)
2) Change the setting of [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. (x page 30)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 57) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input selection (,  *1, 
, ,  *1, ) buttons on the remote control to select the input.
         (*1 Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT-EX610)
4) Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjustable feet. (x page 37)
5) Press the  button to adjust the position of the image.   
						

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6) If the input signal is an RGB signal, press the  button.
7) Press the  button to adjust the size of the image to match the screen.
8) Press the  button again to adjust the focus.
9) Press the  button again to adjust the zoom and the size of the image to match the screen.
Note
 fWhen the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [ALL USER DATA] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE] is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Refer to “When the initial setting screen is displayed” (x page 45).
Switching off the projector
1)
2)
1)
4)
3)
2)
1) Press the power  button on the control panel or the power standby  button on the remote 
control.
 fThe [POWER OFF(STANDBY)] confirmation screen is displayed.
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power  button on the control panel or the power standby  button on the 
remote control again.)
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  on the projector body lights in orange. (The fan keeps running.)
3) Wait for about 100 seconds until the power indicator  on the projector body 
lights in red.
4) Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power.
Note
 fDo not switch on the projector and project images immediately after switching of f the projector.Turning on the power while the lamp is still hot may shorten the lamp lif\
e. fFor about 75 seconds after the projector is switched off and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the lamp indicators will not light up even if the power is switched on. Even after 75 seconds, the lamp may not light up if the projector is switched on. In such a case, after the power indicator  lights in red, switch on the projector again. fThe projector consumes power even when the power  button on the control panel or the power standby  button on the remote control is pressed and the projector is switched off if the main \
power of the projector is on.When the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], use of some functions is restricted, but the power consumption during standby can be conserved.
Direct power off function
The projector can be turned off during projection or immediately after the luminous lamp is turned off by setting the  switch to . Also, when the projector is mounted on the ceiling or installed in an environment where the  switch of the projector cannot be easily turned , the power can be turned off directly using the circuit breaker. It is also safe in case a power outage occurs or the power cord is pulled out immediately after the projector is switched\
 off.
Note
 fIf the projector was turned off by turning off the circuit breaker directly during projection last time, then the power indicator  will light in green a while after the circuit breaker is turned on, and then projection of the image will start. fIf the power was turned off directly by turning the  switch to , or the power was turned off by turning off the circuit breaker directly, projection may take a longer time than usual to start when the projector is switched on the next time.   
						

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Projecting
Check the attachment of the Projection Lens (x page 38), external device connection (x page 39), power cord connection (x page 44), and switch on the projector (x page 45) to start projecting. Select the image for projection, and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the input selection (,  *1, 
, ,  *1, ) buttons on the remote control.
 fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
*1 Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT-EX610
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.Set the [PICTURE] menu → [SYSTEM SELECTOR]. fConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu → [ASPECT].
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus, zoom, and shift.
Using the control panel
1) Press the  button on the control panel.
 fPressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1) Press the lens (, , ) buttons on the remote control.
 f button: Adjusts focus.
 f button: Adjusts zoom.
 f button: Adjusts shift.
2) Select each item and press asqw to adjust it.
Caution
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening around the lens.Your hand may be caught and result in injuries.
Note
 fWhen the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-ELW21) is attached, the zoom adjustment screen will be displayed. However, operation is not possible. fUse the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-ELW21) with the lens position set to the home position. (x page 50) fThe adjustment can be performed quickly by pressing and holding asqw for at least three seconds. fIt is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. fOnly [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color , even when the projector is not focused and displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] → [OSD DESIGN].  
						

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Moving the lens to the home position
To move the lens to the home position, perform the following procedure.
1) While the [SHIFT] adjustment screen is displayed, press the  button on the remote 
control.
 fThe [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed.
LENS
HOME POSITION
EXECUTE
CANCEL
MENU
ENTER
2) While the [HOME POSITION] screen is displayed (for approximately five seconds), press the  
button.
 f[PROGRESS] is displayed in the [HOME POSITION] screen, and the lens returns to the home position.
Note
 fThe home position of the lens is the lens position when the lens is bein\
g replaced or when the projector is being stored, and it is not the optical center of the screen. fYou can also display the [HOME POSITION] screen by pressing the  button on the control panel or the  button on the remote control for at least three seconds.
Adjustment range by the lens position shift (optical axis shift)
Perform the lens position shift within the adjustment range.
The focus may change when the lens position is shifted out of the adjust\
ment range. This is because the movement of the lens is restricted to protect the optical parts. Projection position can be adjusted with the optical axis shift based on the standard projection position in the respective range.
Lens typeZoom lens
Standard zoom lens, ET
-ELW20, ET-ELT20, ET-ELT21
PT-EZ580 PT-EW640PT-EW540 
0.6 V
Image width H 0.1 H
0.1 H
Image height V
0.6 V
Standard projection position
PT -EX610PT-EX510
0.5 V
Image width H 0.1 H
0.1 H
Image height V
0.5 V
Standard projection position
Note
 fWhen the optional fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET -ELW21) is attached, shift adjustment is not available.