Panasonic PT-TW230E manual

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    Operating Instructions Projector Operations LCD Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual J for future use. For information on using the product via a network, refer to “Operating Instructions – Network Operations”. Model[...]

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    2 - ENGLISH Important Information Read this rst! W ARNING: THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EAR THED. W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV , January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less [...]

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    Read this rst! ENGLISH - 3 Important Information W ARNING: PO WER  The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur . If the following problems occur , cut off the power supply immediately . Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in re or[...]

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    Read this rst! 4 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualied technician. If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks. Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.[...]

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    Read this rst! ENGLISH - 5 Important Information W ARNING: ACCESSORI ES  Do not use or handle the batteries improperly , and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch re. Do not use unspecied batteries. z Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. z Do not heat the batter[...]

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    Read this rst! 6 - ENGLISH Important Information T o remove the battery Remote Control Battery 1 . P r es s the g ui de an d l ift th e cover . 2. Re move th e batteri es. CAUTION: ON USE /INST A LLA T ION  Do not put your weight on this projector . Y ou could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result. Be especially careful no[...]

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    ENGLISH - 7 This function enables Input search and Auto PC adj. by pressing the <AUT O SETUP> button on the remote control. With the Direct Power Of f function, you can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn of f the breaker even during projection. The inclusion of an HDMI terminal provides support for high quality video and H[...]

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    8 - ENGLISH Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contents Be sure to read “Read this rst!”. ( pages 2 to 6) Important Information Read this rst! ........................................... 2 Contents ..................................................... 8 Precautions for Use......[...]

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    ENGLISH - 9 Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Image adjust............................................. 41 Contrast ........................................................................ 41 Brightness .................................................................... 41 Color .......[...]

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    10 - ENGLISH Important Information Precautions for Use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. 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 a[...]

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    Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 11 Important Information Cautio ns when s etting the pro jector s J Do not stack the projectors. z Do not block the ventilation ports z (intake and exhaust) of the projector . Avoid heating and cooling air from the air z conditioning system directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector . [...]

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    Precautions for Use 12 - ENGLISH Important Information Cautions on use I n o rde r to get th e pi cture q ua li ty 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[...]

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    Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 13 Important 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) (6451053893) Power cord (x1) (6103580203) CD-ROM (x1) (6103589312) Batteries (AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 type) (x2) (for remote contro[...]

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    Precautions for Use 14 - ENGLISH Important Information Contents of the su pplied J CD-R OM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow . [  : Instructions/List (PDF),  : Software]  Operating Instructions – Projector Operations  Operating Instructions – Network Operations.  Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2[...]

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    ENGLISH - 15 Preparation About Y our Projector Remote control (1) <AUTO SETUP> Button Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting menu. ( Æ page 48) (2) Input Selection Buttons: <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>, <S-VIDEO>, <COMPONENT>. These buttons are used to select the input signal. ( Æ[...]

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    About Y our Projector 16 - ENGLISH Preparation (1) Control panel ( Æ page 17) (2) Lamp cover ( Æ page 61 ) The lamp unit is located inside. (3) Remote control signal receiver (4) Projection Lens (5) Speaker (6) Air outlet port Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. Do • not put heat-sensitive objects near this side. (7) Air intake port / A[...]

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    About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 17 Preparation Side terminals Control panel (1) LAN Connects to a LAN cable for network connection. (2) HDMI Connects to HDMI input signals. (3) COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN Connects to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN input signals. (4) COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT Connects to COMPUTER IN 2/ MONITOR OUT input signals or out[...]

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    18 - ENGLISH Preparation Using Remote control Installing and Removing batteries Open the cover 1 ) Install batteries and close the cover 2 ) (Insert the – side rst.) 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 the projectors[...]

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    ENGLISH - 19 Getting Started Setting up Projection method Y ou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. T o set the desired method in the projector . J Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward J Setting on a desk/oor and projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) J Mounting on the ceiling and projecting fr[...]

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    Setting up 20 - ENGLISH Getting Started Screen size and throw distance Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the gures of throwing distance. Y ou can adjust the display size. L Screen L SW Screen SH SW SD Projected image SH L Projection distance (m) SH Height of the projection area (m) SW Width of the projection area (m) [...]

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    Setting up ENGLISH - 21 Getting Started Adjusting front adjustable feet Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adj ustable feet. Rotate the adjustable feet and tilt the projector to the proper height; to raise the projector , rotate the both feet clockwise. T o lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate the [...]

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    22 - ENGLISH Getting Started Connections Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z T urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for connection of the z device, prepar[...]

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    ENGLISH - 23 Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF Connecting the power cord Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from coming off. Power cord holder J A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector . Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Pic[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF 24 - ENGLISH Basic Operation ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R) indicator The ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power . Conrm the status of the <ON(G)/ ST ANDBY(R)> indicator before operating the projector . Indicator status Status No illumination or ashing The power cord is unplugged. RED Lit The power cord is pl[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 25 Basic Operation Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) computer , VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector . Connect the projector ’s AC power cord into an 2 ) AC outlet. The <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator lights red. Open the lens cover . Press the 3 ) < > button on the control panel or on the remot[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF 26 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Enter a PIN code PIN Code Input Dialog Box Press ▲▼ to enter a number . Press ► to x the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to  . If you xed an incorrect number , use the ◄ button to move the pointer to the number you want to correct, and then enter[...]

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    Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 27 Basic Operation Press the 1 ) < > button on the control panel or on the remote control, and Power off? appears on the screen. Press the 2 ) < > button again to turn off the projector . The <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running. At this time, you can unplug[...]

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    28 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ page 23) and switch on the power ( Æ page 25) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the image Select an input signal. The image selected with the <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>,[...]

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    ENGLISH - 29 Basic Operation Basic operations by using the remote control Using the Auto setup function This function allows you to automatically adjust Input search and Auto PC adj. during signal input from a computer . button Press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control. Note For details, see “Setting” of Main menu. ( z Æ page 4[...]

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    Basic operations by using the remote control 30 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Using the KEYST ONE button This function allows you to correct keystone distortion. button Press the <KEYSTONE> button on the remote control or on the control panel. The Keystone dialog box appears. Press ▲▼ to correct keystone distortion. The keystone adjustment ca[...]

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    Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 31 Basic Operation Using the A V MUTE function button Press the <A V MUTE> button on the remote control to black out the image. T o restore to normal, press the <A V MUTE> button again or press any button. When the Logo is not set, the screen changes each time z you press the <A [...]

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    32 - ENGLISH Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu Operating procedure J Press the <MENU> button. 1 ) The Main Menu screen appears. Press ▲▼ to select the Main Menu 2 ) item. Select the desired item from the 9 items: [Input], [PC adjust], [Image select], [Image adjust], [Screen], [Sound], [Setting], [Information] and [Netwo[...]

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    Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 33 Settings Main menu The main menu consists of the following 9 menu items. When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a submenu selection screen. Input PC adjust Image select Image adjust Screen Sound Setting Information Network Sub menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set [...]

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    Menu Navigation 34 - ENGLISH Settings J Image adjust [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page Contrast 32 41 Brightness 32 41 Color* 1 32 41 T int* 1 32 41 Color temp. Mid 41 Red 32 42 Green 32 42 Blue 32 42 Sharpness 8 42 Gamma 8 42 Noise reduction* 1 L 1 42 Progressive* 1 L 1 43 Reset - 43 Store - 43 When input video signal to the projector , these[...]

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    ENGLISH - 35 Settings Input menu Select [Input] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Computer 1: RGB/Component /RGB (Scart) Press ▲▼ to select [Computer 1]. 1 ) Press ► to access the submenu. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to select RGB, Component 3 ) or [...]

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    Input menu 36 - ENGLISH Settings P AL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/P AL-M/P AL-N If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among [P AL], [SECAM], [NTSC], [NTSC 4.43], [P AL-M] and [P AL-N]. Component Auto The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize it[...]

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    ENGLISH - 37 Settings AUT O PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Auto PC adj. Auto PC adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, T otal dots, Horizontal and V ertical positions to conform to you[...]

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    38 - ENGLISH Settings Manual PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector . Manual PC adjustment enables you to precise[...]

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    Manual PC adjust ENGLISH - 39 Settings Current mode Press ▲▼ to select [Current mode]. 1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button to 2 ) enter the next submenu to show H-sync freq. and V -sync freq. of the connected computer . Clamp Press ▲▼ to select [Clamp]. 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press[...]

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    40 - ENGLISH Settings Image select Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Dynamic For viewing pictures in a bright room. Press ▲▼ to select [Dynamic] and then press the <ENTER> button. Standard Normal picture mode pre[...]

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    ENGLISH - 41 Settings Select [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Contrast Press ▲▼ to select [Contrast]. 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the setting value. 3 )[...]

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    Image adjust 42 - ENGLISH Settings Red Press ▲▼ to select [Red]. 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the setting value. 3 ) Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press ►. deepen red tone Maximum value 63 Press ◄. lighten red tone Minimum value 0 Green Press ▲▼ to select [Gr[...]

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    Image adjust ENGLISH - 43 Settings Progressive Press ▲▼ to select [Progressive]. 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the dialog box. Press ◄► to select the desired item. 3 ) An interlaced video signal can be displayed in z progressive mode. Select one of the following options. [Progressive] cannot be selected when [480p], z [5[...]

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    44 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Normal Provide the image to t the screen size while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal. Press ▲▼ to select [Normal] and then press the <ENTER[...]

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    ENGLISH - 45 Settings Custom adj. Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press ▲▼ to select [Custom adj.]. 1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button to 2 ) enter the next submenu. Press ▲▼ to choose the item you 3 ) want to adjust. Y ou can choose one from the items as below: z Scale H/V Adjust the Horizontal/V er[...]

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    46 - ENGLISH Settings Ceiling This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector . Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then 1 ) press the <ENTER> button. Press ▲▼ to change the image. 2 ) When this function is set to [On], the picture will z be top/bottom and left/right reversed. Rear This function is used to pro[...]

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    ENGLISH - 47 Settings Sound Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel V olume Press ▲▼ to select [V olume] and then 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button. Press ◄► to adjust the volume. 2 ) Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Pres[...]

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    48 - ENGLISH Settings Setting Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Language Press ▲▼ to select [Language]. 1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to select the desired 3 ) language. The language used in th[...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 49 Settings Background Select the b ackground screen for when no inp ut signal is detected. Press ▲▼ to select [Background]. 1 ) Press the <ENTER> button. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to switch 3 ) between each option as below . Blue Blue colored background. User The logo transferred by "Logo T ransfer Software * 1 " is pr[...]

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    Setting 50 - ENGLISH Settings Logo PIN code change J Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four- digit number . Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 ) change]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2 ) Current logo PIN code dialog box appears. z Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 3 ) The New Logo PIN code input dialog box z appears. Set a [...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 51 Settings Direct on Press ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 1 ) then press the <ENTER> button. Press ▲▼ to switch between On and 2 ) Off. When this function is set to [On], the projector z will be automatically turned on just by connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet. Be sure to turn off the projector properly . [...]

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    Setting 52 - ENGLISH Settings Closed caption The closed caption is mainly used in the north America. This function shows the text information contained in the image signal. Captions may not be displayed on some devices or software. Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption]. 1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button to 2 ) enter the submenu. Closed ca[...]

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    ENGLISH - 53 Settings Remote control This switching function prevents remote control interference when operating several projectors or video equipment at the same time. Press ▲▼ to select [Remote control]. 1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to select one among the 3 ) seven codes. This projector provides 7 different rem[...]

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    Setting 54 - ENGLISH Settings PIN code change J The PIN code can be changed to your desired four- digit number . Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 1 ) and then Press <ENTER> button. Current Pin code dialog box appears. z Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 2 ) Press ► button to x the number and move the red frame pointer to th[...]

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    Setting ENGLISH - 55 Settings Filter counter This function is used to set a frequency for the lter replacement. Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter]. 1 ) Press ►or the <ENTER> button to 2 ) access the submenu items. Filter counter J Show the total accumulated time of the lter use timer setting. T imer J T o set a timer . When the p[...]

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    56 - ENGLISH Settings Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 32), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote control Control panel Input Source Information Display The Information Menu is used for checking the status of the image signal being projected and the operation of the projector . Y ou can[...]

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    ENGLISH - 57 Maintenance LAMP and W ARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector , the <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)>, <LAMP> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow . CAUTION Before you take a remedial meas ure, follow the procedure of switching[...]

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    58 - ENGLISH Maintenance Replacement Before replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect z the power plug from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 23, 27) Be sure to observe the procedure “T uring Off the projector” ( z Æ page 27) when performing power supply operation. Mai[...]

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    Replacement ENGLISH - 59 Maintenance Replacing the unit Air lter unit J Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical elements inside the projector . Should the lter 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 . [...]

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    Replacement 60 - ENGLISH Maintenance J Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Y ou can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the Information menu on page 56. 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 -LA T100). CA[...]

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    Replacement ENGLISH - 61 Maintenance J Replacing the Lamp unit CAUTION: When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector . z Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely . z When you experience difculty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the z lamp, the co[...]

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    Replacement 62 - ENGLISH Maintenance Attaching the Lens Cover When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cover . Attach the lens cover according to the following procedures. Thread the string through the hole on the 1 ) lens cover and then tie a knot in the string to secure it in place. T o pas[...]

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    ENGLISH - 63 Maintenance T roubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problem Cause Reference 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 — Is the <LAMP> indicator , <ON(G)/ST ANDBY[...]

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    T roubleshooting 64 - ENGLISH Maintenance Problem Cause Reference page Picture from a HDMI device does not appear or picture is not stable. Is the HDMI cable securely connected? z 22 T urn off the power of the projector and the connected devices. Then turn z the power of the projector and the connected devices back on. — Isn't unsupported si[...]

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    ENGLISH - 65 Appendix T echnical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specication, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector . J Connection J Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (male) [...]

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    T echnical Information 66 - ENGLISH Appendix J Basic format T ransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, parameter , and ETX are sent in this order . Add parameters according to the details of control. STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary . :  J Basic format (wit[...]

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    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 67 Appendix J Cable specications [When connected to a computer] Projector 1 NC NC 1 Computer (DTE specications) 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 J Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer , the following commands are available: [Projector control command] Command Control contents Re[...]

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    T echnical Information 68 - ENGLISH Appendix Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <S-VIDEO IN> terminal J Outside view Pin No. Signal names GND (luminance signal) GND (color signal) Luminance signal Color signal Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER IN 1/COMPONENT J IN> terminal Outside view Pin No. Signal names :[...]

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    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 69 Appendix List of compatible signals The following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = COMPUTER, Y = YP B P R , H = HDMI Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (H[...]

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    T echnical Information 70 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) SXGA + 1400 x 1050 63.970 60.190 107.99 A C 65.350 60.120 122.85 A 65.120 59.900 122.43 A ○ XGA 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 65.00 A 68.677 84.977 94.504 A ○ 60.023 75.03 78.75 A ?[...]

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    T echnical Information ENGLISH - 71 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) WXGA 1280 x 768 47.776 59.870 79.50 AA ○ C 60.289 74.893 102.25 AA 68.633 84.837 1 17.50 AA 55.993 69.991 94.964 AA 57.675 72.004 97.817 AA 1280 x 800 49.600 60.050 79.360 AA 41[...]

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    T echnical Information 72 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) D-WXGA 1360 x 768 47.700 60.00 86.670 A H 56.160 72.000 100.19 A 1366 x 768 46.500 50.000 67.40 A 48.360 60.00 86.67 A 1376 x 768 48.360 60.00 86.67 A 1280 x 768 47.776 59.870 79.[...]

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    ENGLISH - 73 Appendix Specications Model No. PT -TW230E Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V 3.6 A-1.8 A 310 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.42 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 9.5 W LCD panel Panel size 1.5 cm (0.59") (aspect ratio 16 : 10) Display method 3 tr[...]

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    Specications 74 - ENGLISH Appendix Model No. PT -TW230E T erminals COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 [p-p] 75 Ω HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible [YP B P R signal] Y [...]

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    ENGLISH - 75 Appendix Dimensions <Unit : inch (mm)> Actual dimension may differ by product. :  Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualied technician. z Even if it is during guaranteed period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused z by [...]

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    76 - ENGLISH Appendix Index A About Y our Projector ....................... 15 Accessories .................................... 13 Adjusting front adjustable feet ........ 21 Attaching the Lens Cover ............... 62 AUTO PC adjust ............................. 37 Auto setup ...................................... 48 A V MUTE .....................[...]

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