Panasonic PT-VW345NZE manual

Operating Instructions Functional Manual LCD Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. This manual is intended for products manufactured from Nov . 2013 and beyond. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully , and save this manual ■ for future use. Before using your projector , be sur[...]

Read this rst! W ARNING: THIS APP ARA TUS MUST BE EARTHED. W ARNING: T o prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This device is not intended for use in the direct eld of view at visual display workplaces. T o avoid incommoding reexions at visual display workplaces this dev[...]

CAUTION (North/Middle/South America and T aiwan) CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only t a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not def[...]

FCC NOTICE (USA AND CANADA) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device. This transm[...]

W ARNING: Not for use in a computer room as dened in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data • Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFP A 75. For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the • building installation wiring. For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be in[...]

Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio d e ba t eria s usa das  BR A S IL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. C ob r i r o s t e r m i na i s p o si t i v o (+ ) e ne g a t i v o (- ) c om u m a fi t a i so l a n t e ad e s i v a , a n t e s de d e po [...]

W ARNING: POWER  The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily acces- sible 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 electric shock. If foreign objects or water get in[...]

W ARNING: Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port. Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects. Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot z withstand heat close to this port. Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from th[...]

W ARNING: Do not disassemble the lamp unit. If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury . Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the po[...]

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Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for this product from our DoC server: http://www .doc.panasonic.de Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division [...]

Important Safety Notice E NGLISH - 5 Imp ortan t Inf ormat ion Read this rst! 12 - ENGLISH[...]

Features of the Projector Easy Setting Function This projector is installed with a camera, ▶ [FOCUS ASSIST], [SCREEN FIT] and [COLORBOARD] will be adjusted in order when you press the <EASY SETTING> button on the control panel. The position of image will be corrected ▶ automatically when you press the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remo[...]

Read this first! ............................................2 Declaration of Conformity ......................................1 1 Chapter 1 Preparation Precautions for use ................................................. 17 Cautions when transporting .................................. 17 Cautions when installing ..................................[...]

[ST ARTUP LOGO] ................................................ 70 [AUTO SETUP SETTING] .................................... 71 [SIGNAL SEARCH] .............................................. 71 [BACK COLOR] .................................................... 71 [WIDE MODE] ...................................................... 71 [SXGA MODE] ....[...]

Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector . 16 - ENGLISH[...]

Precautions for use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Doing so may f damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet. f Cautions when ins[...]

Cautions when setting the projectors r Do not stack the projectors. f Do not use the projector supporting it by the top. f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector . f Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of f the projector . Do not[...]

Cautions on use T o get a good picture quality r Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor f lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port or warm or cold air from an air conditioner can f cause a shimmeri[...]

Notes on Using Wireless Connection Wireless connection function of the projector uses radio waves in the 2.4 GHz / 5.0 GHz band. A radio station license is not required, but be sure to read and fully understand the following items before use. Do not use near other wireless equipment. r The following equipment may use radio waves in the same band as[...]

Abou t Wirel ess L AN s The advantage of a wireless LAN is that information can be exchanged between a PC or other such equipment and an access point using radio waves as long as you are within range for radio transmissions. On the other hand, because the radio waves can travel through obstacles (such as walls) and are available everywhere within a[...]

PT -VW345NZ PT -VX415NZ Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers enclosed < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> (N2QA Y A000068) (N2QA Y A000067) CD ROM <1> (TXFQB02VLK6) Power cord (TXFSX02UXRZ) AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> ( for remote cont[...]

Contents of the supplied CD-ROM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow . Instruction/list (PDF) Operating Instructions – Functional Manual Operating Instructions – Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software Operating Instructions – Logo T ransfer Software Operating Instructions – Wireless Manager ME6.0 List of Compatible P[...]

Start-up display When the projector is switched on for the rst time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances. In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations. Initial setting (display langua[...]

About your projector Remote control 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 Remote control signal emitters 1 < 2 b > button T urn the projector on. <AUTO SETUP/CANCEL> button 3 Automatically adjusts the image display position while projecting the image. In addition, it acts as <CANCEL> button when u[...]

Zoom ring (Back) 1 Adjust the zoom. Control Panel and Indicators ( 2 Æ page 27) Lamp cover ( 3 Æ page 1 18) The lamp unit is located inside. Projection Lens 4 Attention Do not drop the remote control. f Avoid contact with liquids. f Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. f Please observe the following contents that are descri[...]

Control panel and Indicators r < 1 v / b > button T urns the projector on/off. <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> indicator 2 Displays the status of the power . <LAMP> indicator 3 Lights red when the projection lamp reaches its end of life. <W ARNING> indicator 4 Indicates the abnormal conditions of the projector . Ambient Luminance sensor[...]

Rear terminals r Attention When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector , the network connection must be made indoors. f <COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal 1 This is the terminal to input RGB or YP B P R /YC B C R signals. <COMPUTER 2 IN/ 2 1 OUT> terminal This is the terminal to input RGB signals or output the RGB/YC B C R /YP B P R s[...]

Using the remote control Inserting and Removing batteries (ii) (i) Open the cover . (Fig. 1) 1) Insert batteries and close the cover (Insert the " 2) m " side first.). (Fig. 2) When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order . f Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can ope[...]

Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. 30 - ENGLISH[...]

Setting up Installation mode There are four ways to set up the projector . Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] ( x page 75) depending on the installation location. Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward Setting on a desk/oor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item Method Menu item Method [PROJ[...]

Screen size and throw distance Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector . Image size and image position can be adjusted in accordance with the screen size and screen position. Projected image SH SW SD SH Screen L (L W/L T) Screen L (L W/L T) SW H L (L W/L T) * 1 Projection distance (m) SH Image height (m) SW Image [...]

For PT -VX415NZ All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Height position (H) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Height position (H) 0.76 (30") 0.7[...]

Adjusting adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both side of the projector . Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt. Y ou can turn the adjustable feet to extend them. Y ou can turn them in the opposite direction to contract the[...]

Connecting Before connecting Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f T urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. f T ake note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. f - When connecting a cable to a devi[...]

<COMPUTER 2 IN/1 OUT> terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names R/P R * 1 + 5 V G/Y* 1 GND B/P B * 1 — — DDC data GND HD/SYNC GND VD GND DDC clock GND *1: It is only for RGB signals when the terminal is used as the input terminal. <HDMI IN> terminal pin assignments and signal na[...]

Connecting example : A V equipment For <HDMI IN>/<VIDEO IN>/<S-VIDEO IN> terminals Attention Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. f - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC). - A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR. If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distort[...]

Attention When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and f commercially available shielded cables. Note If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume f feature to operate the projector . Connecting example :[...]

Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 39[...]

Powering on/off Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely xed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily . For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this rst!” ( Æ page 7). Attaching Check the shapes of the <AC IN> terminal on the back of the projector body and the powe[...]

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 Off The power cord is unplugged. Red Lit The power cord is plugged. The [ST ANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] when the projector i[...]

Powering On the Projector Before switching on the projector , make sure all the other devices are correctly connected ( Æ pages 35-38) and remove the lens cap. 3) 3) 2) 1) Connect the power cord to the projector body . 1) Connect the power plug to an outlet. 2) The power indicator <ON(G)/ST ANDBY(R)> lights or blinks, and the projector will [...]

Powering Off the Projector 1) 2) 1) 2) 2) 3) 2) Press the < 1) v / b > button on the control panel or the < v > button on the remote control. The following message appears. f Press 2) qw to select [OK], and press the <ENTER> button. OR Press the < v / b > button on the control panel or the < v > button on the remote co[...]

Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ pages 35 - 40) and switch on the power ( Æ page 42) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the input signal Select an input signal. Press <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO/S-[...]

Adjusting the projected image via EASY SETTING function EASY SETTING function makes the semi-automatically adjustment possible, so that to get the optimal image. EASY SETTING function including these following setting items: [FOCUS ASSIST] The color and the length of the bar assists the focus adjustment. [SCREEN FIT] Detect and correct the image au[...]

Adjust the image to t the screen according to the SCREEN FIT function's dif ferent states. [FULL] The aspect ratio will change to t the screen frame. [ORIGINAL] The aspect ratio will maintain to t the screen frame. The image may be displayed with the left and right/ top and bottom parts cut off. Then the COLORBOARD function is activat[...]

Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUTO SETUP function The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals are being input. Supplying images with bright white borders at the edges and high-con[...]

Controlling the volume of the speaker Y ou can control the volume of the projector ’s speaker or audio output. buttons Press the <VOL -> or <VOL +> button on the remote control. 1) Press f qw on the control panel. <VOL -> Decreases the volume. <VOL +> Increases the volume. Using the FUNCTION button Some operations in the m[...]

Using the MEMOR Y VIEWER function It is poss ible to projec t the vide o and picture s which are store d in the USB m emor y w hen the USB m emor y inser ted into the pr ojector . button Press the <MEMOR Y VIEWER> button on the remote control. 1) Switches the input to MEMORY VIEWER. f Note If you want to use this function, insert the USB memo[...]

Using the DIGIT AL ZOOM function (Only for still image-based computer (RGB) and still image-based HDMI signals input) Y ou can enlarge the center area. Y ou can also change the location of the area to be enlarged. buttons Press the <D.ZOOM +> or < D.ZOOM -> button on the remote control. 1) The moving screen is displayed. f The [DIGIT AL[...]

Using the A V MUTE function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and video temporarily . button Press the 1) <A V MUTE> button on the remote control. The audio and video turn off. f Press the <A V MUTE> button again. 2) The audio and [...]

Using the P-TIMER function Y ou can operate the P-TIMER function. When you press the <P-TIMER> button on the remote control, the projector displays either a remaining time or a elapsed time. button Press the <P-TIMER> button on the remote control. 1) The count time starts. f Remaining time or elapsed time is displayed in the lower right[...]

Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 53[...]

Menu Navigation The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector . Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the <MENU> button on the remote control or the control panel. 1) The main menu screen appears. f Press 2) as to select an item from the main menu. The selected item is hi[...]

Note Pressing the <MENU> button or <RETURN> button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu. f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector . The menu items that cannot f be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected. [DIGIT AL CINEM[...]

Sub menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set and adjust the various items in the submenu. PICTURE [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [ST ANDARD]* 1 58 [CONTRAST] [0] 58 [BRIGHTNESS] [0] 59 [COLOR]* 2 [0] 59 [TINT]* 2 [0] 59 [SHARPNESS] [8] 59 [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] [DEF AUL T] 60 [IRIS] [OFF]* 1 6[...]

PROJECTOR SETUP [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [ST A TUS] - 74 [COMPUTER2 SELECT] [COMPUTER2 IN] 74 [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] 74 [INITIAL ST ART UP] [LAST MEMOR Y] 75 [PROJECTION METHOD] [FRONT/DESK] 75 [HIGH AL TITUDE MODE] [OFF] 75 [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] 76 [ECO MANAGEMENT] - 76 [EMULA TE] [DEF AUL T] 77 [FUNCTION BUTTON] - 78 [AUDIO SETTING] -[...]

[PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [PICTURE MODE] Y ou can switch to the desired picture mode suitable for the image source and [...]

[BRIGHTNESS] Y ou can adjust the dark (black) part of the projected image. Press 1) as to select [BRIGHTNESS]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [BRIGHTNESS] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f Press 3) qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the w button. Increases the brightness of the dark (black) [...]

[COLOR TEMPERA TURE] Y ou can switch the color temperature if the white areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. Press 1) as to select [COLOR TEMPERA TURE]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [COLOR TEMPERA TURE] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f Press 3) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you pre[...]

[DA YLIGHT VIEW] Y ou can correct the image to the optimal vividness even if it is projected under a bright light. Press 1) as to select [DA YLIGHT VIEW]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [DA YLIGHT VIEW] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f Press 3) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [...]

[TV -SYSTEM] (Only when the <S-VIDEO IN >/<VIDEO IN> terminal is selected) The projector will automatically detect the input signal, but you can set the color system manually when an unstable signal is input. Set the color system matching the input signal. Press 1) as to select [TV -SYSTEM]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [...]

[POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [KEYSTONE] Y ou can correct the trapezoidal distortion that occurs when the projector is in[...]

[CORNER CORRECTION] Press 1) as to select [KEYSTONE]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [KEYSTONE] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as to select [CORNER CORRECTION]. Press the <ENTER> button. 4) The [CORNER CORRECTION] screen is displayed. f Press 5) as to select the item to adjust, then press the <ENTER> button. The [CORNER CORRECT[...]

Horizontal (right and left) adjustment. Press the w button. The image position moves to the right. Press the q button. The image position moves to the left. [DOT CLOCK] (Only for still image computer (RGB) signals input) Use this function to adjust and minimize the effect of interference caused by projection of patterns consisting of vertical strip[...]

[ASPECT] Y ou can switch the aspect ratio of the image. The aspect ratio is switched within the screen range selected in [SCREEN SETTING]. Set [SCREEN SETTING] rst. ( Æ page 70) [SCREEN SETTING] is only for PT -VW345NZ. Press 1) as to select [ASPECT]. Press 2) qw or the <ENTER> button. The [ASPECT] individual adjustment screen is displaye[...]

[LANGUAGE] menu On the menu screen, select [LANGUAGE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. Press f as to select a language, and press <ENTER> button to set. [LANGUAGE] Y ou can select the language of the on-screen display .[...]

[DISPLA Y OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLA Y OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y] Set the on-screen display and position. [INPUT GUIDE] Se[...]

Press 4) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [ON] Displays the warning/error message. [OFF] Hides the warning/error message. [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the <HDMI IN> terminal of the projector and the image is not projected correctly . Press 1) a[...]

The items will switch each time you press the button. f [CC1] Displays CC1 data. [CC2] Displays CC2 data. [CC3] Displays CC3 data. [CC4] Displays CC4 data. Note Closed captions are a function that is mainly used in North America to display text information with video signals. Captions f may not be displayed depending on the connected devices or sof[...]

[AUTO SETUP SETTING] Set the automatic execution of AUTO SETUP . The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the <AUTO SETUP> button on the remote control on each occasion if you input unregistered signals frequently at meetings, etc. Press 1) as to select [AUTO SETUP SETTING]. Press 2) qw to swi[...]

The items will switch each time you press the button. f [SXGA] Normal setting. [SXGA +] Set this when the edge of the image is cropped. [P-TIMER] Set and operate the presentation timer function. Press 1) as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed. f [MODE] Switches the elapsed time between [COUNT UP[...]

[P IN P] (Only for PT -VW345NZ) Locate a separate, small sub screen in the main screen to project two images simultaneously . Press 1) as to select [P IN P]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [P IN P] screen is displayed. f [MODE] Press 1) as to select [MODE]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button[...]

[PROJECT OR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. [ST A TUS] Y ou can check the using status of the projector . Press 1) as to[...]

Press 3) as to select the [PROJECTOR ID]. Select one from [ALL], and [1] to [6]. f [ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number . [1] - [6] Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector . Press the <ENTER> button to set it. 4) [PROJECTOR ID] is set. f Note The ID number can be set to [ALL], or[...]

[LAMP POWER] Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment of the projector or the purpose. Press 1) as to select [LAMP POWER]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [NORMAL] Select when high luminance is required. [ECO1] Select when high luminance is not required. [ECO2] [...]

[READY] The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. The projection lamp turns of f and cools down when reaching the set time, meanwhile the projector is in the power management mode. The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected or any button is pressed. [SHUT DOWN] The countdown timer is displ[...]

[EZ570 SERIES] EZ570 series, EW630 series, EW530 series, EX600 series, EX500 series [VW431D] VW431D series Press the <ENTER> button. 4) [FUNCTION BUTTON] The function assigned to the <FUNCTION> button of the remote control is displayed. Y ou can also release the assigned setting. Releasing assigned function to the <FUNCTION> butto[...]

[OFF] Disables audio output in the standby mode. [ON] Enables audio output in the standby mode when [ST ANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL]. At this time, press the <VOL - / VOL +> buttons on the remote control or qw buttons on the control panel to adjust the volume. Note Audio cannot be output during standby when [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [ST ANDBY MO[...]

[EASY SETTING] Y ou can set the operation when press the <EASY SETTING/CANCEL> button on the control panel. P 1) ress as to select [EASY SETTING]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [EASY SETTING] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as to select [FOCUS ASSIST], [SCREEN FIT] or [COLORBOARD]. [FOCUS ASSIST] The level of focus adjustment is disp[...]

Setting [TIMER] Press 1) as to select [TIMER]. Press 2) qw to switch the setting of the timer . The items will switch each time you press the button. f [OFF] → [1000 H] → [2000 H] → [3000 H] → [4000 H] → [5000 H] → [6000 H] [FIL TER COUNTER RESET] Press 1) as to select [FIL TER COUNTER RESET]. The [FIL TER COUNTER RESET] screen is displ[...]

[SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the rst time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order , and press the <ENTER> button. After sel[...]

[TEXT DISPLA Y] Overlap the security message (text) over the projecting image. Press 1) as to select [TEXT DISPLA Y]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [OFF] Disables the text display . [ON] Enables the text display . [TEXT CHANGE] Change the text displayed when the text display is enabled by se[...]

[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] Enable/disable the button operations on the control panel and the remote control. Press 1) as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as to select one item between [CONTROL P ANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER]. [CONTROL P ANEL] Y ou can set the[...]

[NETWORK/USB] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK/USB] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Refer to "Navigating through the menu" ( Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen. After selecting the item, press f asqw to set. Conrmation of the network information When c onnec ting the " Wireles s Manag[...]

Press 4) as to se lec t [OK ], an d pre ss th e <E NTER> bu t ton. Default wired LAN settings r The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory . f [DHC P] OFF [IP A DDR ESS] 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0 [SUBNE T MASK ] 255 .25 5. 25 5.0 [DEF AUL T GA TE WA Y ] 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 [DNS1 ] /[DNS2] NONE Note Before using the[...]

[I P ADD RES S] 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 2 .1 0 0 [SUB NET M ASK ] 255. 25 5. 255.0 [S SI D] M - DI RECT + The last 4 di gits of the pr ojec tor ID [C HANNEL ] 1 [KEY ] The s ame str ing as t he SSI D Note The authentication method is WP A2-PSK, and the encryption method is AES. Both methods are fixed. f When you need to change initial configuration of [M-D[...]

[ENCR YPTION] setting r [NONE] Sele ct w hen tra nsmit w ithou t encr yptio n. It is sel ect able o nly wh en [AUTHEN TICA TI ON] is [O PEN] or [S HA RED]. [ WEP] Sele ct w hen Encr yptio n is WEP . [ TKI P] Sele ct w hen Encr yptio n is TK IP . Sele ct able w hen [AUTH ENTICA TI ON ] is eith er [ W P A - PS K ], [ W P A 2- PS K ], [ WPA- E A P], [[...]

[CONNECTION LOCK] Switches the network signal or chooses one xed signal. Press 1) as to select [CONNECTION LOCK]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [OFF] The [NETWORK/USB] input signal can be switched between [Panasonic APPLICA TION], [Miracast(TM)] and [MEMORY VIEWER]. [Panasonic APPLICA TIO[...]

[NETWORK CONTROL] Set whe n you want to co ntro l the pr ojec tor fr om a c omputer c onn ecte d to the net wo rk. Press 1) as to select [NETWORK CONTROL]. Press 2) qw to switch the item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [ON] This function is enabled. WEB control, PJLink control, the command control of the LAN are enabled. [O[...]

[MEMOR Y VIEWER] Change the setting of MEMORY VIEWER. Press 1) as to select [MEMOR Y VIEWER]. Press the <ENTER> button. 2) The [MEMORY VIEWER] screen is displayed. f Press 3) as to select one item, and press qw to set the selected item. The items will switch each time you press the button. f [VIEW] Switches the display method between [THUMBNA[...]

Note "Crestron Connected™" is a syste m develope d by Crestro n Elec tron ic s, Inc. w hich c ol lect ively ma nage and c ont rol mul tiple f system devic es c onne cted vi a the net wo rk, f rom a c omp uter . Thi s proj ecto r suppo r ts " Crestron Connected™" . For details of "Crestron Connected™" , refer to t[...]

Connecting with Wired LAN Projector settings Use the LAN cable (Straight) to connect the projector with computer . 1) T urn on the projector . 2) Press t he < ME NU> bu t ton to d ispl ay the [N ET WO RK / USB] me nu, and t hen s ele ct [ W IR ED L AN ], and 3) pre ss < ENTER> b ut ton . Set the detailed setup of [WIRED LAN]. 4) For det[...]

[USER1] ~ [USER3] [S SI D] Panason ic Proje ctor [DHCP ] OFF [I P ADD RES S] 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .11 .1 0 0 [SUB NET M ASK ] 255. 25 5. 255.0 [DE F AUL T GA TE WA Y ] 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .11 .1 [A UT HENTI CA TI ON] OPEN [ENC RYPTION ] NONE [C HANNEL ] 11 [DNS1 ]/[DNS2] NONE Computer operation Make t he n et wor k set tin g acc ordin g to your syste m admi nist [...]

Accessing from the Web browser Act ivate t he Web b rowser i n the p er sonal c omp ut er . 1) Ent er th e IP ad dre ss set by t he pr ojec tor i nto th e URL in put f i eld of t he Web b rowser . 2 ) Ent er your 3) “User name” and “Password” . The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights)[...]

Description of each item 1 2 3 4 5 6 Page tab 1 Switches pages by clicking this item. [Status] 2 The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this item. [Projector control] 3 The [Projector control] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Detailed set up] 4 The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. [Change password] 5[...]

Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [W arning (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis display of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the error/warning details. The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error . f 1 Self-diagnosis result display 1 Displays th[...]

[Network status] page Click [Status] → [Network status]. The current network setting status is displayed. 2 1 [WIRELESS LAN] 1 Displays the conguration details of wireless LAN. [WIRED LAN] 2 Displays the conguration details of wired LAN. [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 2 5 6 3 4 [INPUT] 1 Switches the i[...]

[Advanced control] page Click [Projector control] → [Advanced control]. 1 2 [POSITION] 1 Adjusts the position of image and the keystone correction. [PICTURE] 2 Adjusts the items of image. [Network cong] page Click [Detailed set up] → [Network cong]. Click [Network cong] to display the [CAUTION!] screen. f The current settings are displ[...]

Wireless LAN (M-DIRECT) 1 2 3 4 5 6 [IP ADDRESS] 1 Enter the IP address. [SUBNET MASK] 2 Enter the subnet mask. [SSID] 3 Set the SSID to be used in M-DIRECT . [CHANNEL] 4 Set the channel to be used in M-DIRECT . [KEY] 5 Set the key to be used in M-DIRECT . Input either 8 to 63 alphanumerics or a 64 digit string in the hexadecimal format. [Back]/[Ne[...]

[Ping test] page Check whether the network is connected to the mail server , POP server , DNS server , etc. Click [Detailed set up] → [Ping test]. 1 2 3 4 [Input IP address] 1 Enter the IP address of the server to be tested. [Submit] 2 Executes the connection test. Example of display when the connection has 3 succeeded Example of display when the[...]

8 7 9 8 7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] 7 Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not to be used. Settings of the conditions to send E-mail 8 Select the conditions to send E-mail. [MAIL CONTENTS]: Select either [NORMAL] or [SIMPLE]. [ERROR]: Send an E-mail when an error occurred in t[...]

Contents of mail sent Example of E-mail sent when E-mail is set Mail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have been established. == = Pan ason ic p roj e ctor rep ort ( CONFI G UR E) === Proj e ctor Ty p e : PT -VW34 5N Serial No : 000 00 00 00 -- -- - E-m ail setup d ata --- -- TE MPER AT UR E WA R NING SETUP MINIM U M TI[...]

Example of E-mail sent for an error Mail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. == = Pan ason ic p r oj ec tor rep ort (ERROR) === Proj e ctor Ty p e : PT -VW34 5N Serial No : 000 000 00 0 -- -- - c heck sy stem ---- - FA N [ OK ] FA N ( INTA K E ) [ OK ] FA N (EXH AUS T) [ OK ] FA N ( LA MP ) [ OK ] INTA K E AIR TEM PER [...]

[ECO management set up] page Y ou can make settings for the ECO management function of the projector . Click [Detailed set up] → [ECO management set up]. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 [LAMP POWER] 1 Selects the [LAMP POWER] setting. [AUTO POWER SA VE] 2 Select [ON] to set [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION], and [A V MUTE DETECTION]. [AMBIENT LIGHT D[...]

[Administrator] account 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [Account : Administrator] 1 Displays the account to change. [Current] [User name] 2 Enter the user name before the change. [Current] [Password] 3 Enter the current password. [New] [User name] 4 Enter the desired new user name. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [New] [Password] 5 Enter the desired new passwor[...]

[Change Password] (For user rights) Only the change of password is enabled under the user rights. 1 2 4 3 [Old password] 1 Enter the current password. [New password] 2 Enter the desired new password. (Up to 16 characters in single byte) [Retype] 3 Enter the desired new password again. [OK] 4 Determines the change of password. Note T o c hang e the [...]

[T ools] page Click [T ools] on the control page. 1 2 3 4 5 [Control System] 1 Set the information required for communicating with the controller to be connected with the projector . [User Password] 2 Set the user rights password for the Crestron Connected™ control page. [Admin Password] 3 Set the administrator rights password for the Crestron Co[...]

[Help] page Click [Help] on the control page. The [Help Desk] window is displayed. 1 [Help Desk] 1 Send/receive messages to/from an administrator who uses Crestron Connected™. ENGLISH - 109 Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu[...]

Memory Viewer function The Mem or y V iewer functi on makes it is possible to pr oject th e video and pi ctures whi ch are stored in th e USB memor y when the US B memor y i s inser ted into the proj ector . What you can project with the Memory Viewer function r Memo r y Viewer func tion supp or ts t he following  les. Video Extension Video code[...]

Displaying the memory viewer screen Press the <MEMOR Y VIEWER> button on the remote control. 1) The folder list and the thumbnail are displayed in the following menu. f Press the <AUTO SETUP/CANCEL> button on the remote control or the <EASY SETTING/CANCEL> button on the f control panel, the folder list and thumbnail will change. P[...]

Press the <AUTO SETUP/CANCEL> button on the remote control or the <EASY SETTING/CANCEL> 3) button on the control panel. Return to the thumbnail or folder list screen. f Note The panel resolution is less than the picture, it will be enlarged when maintaining the aspect ratio. f The panel resolution is more than the picture, it will be re[...]

Description of the memory viewer screen The indication of icons on the memory viewer screen are as following: Icon indicates that can move to the upper layer . Move to the upper layer when selected. Icon indicates the lower layer of the folder . Move to the lower layer when selected. Icon indicates that the le is a picture. Icon indicates that t[...]

Chapter 5 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. 1 14 - ENGLISH[...]

LAMP and W ARNING Indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector , the <LAMP> and/or <W ARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow . Attention Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering Of f the f pro[...]

Replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug f from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 43, 40) Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering Off the projector” ( f Æ page 43) when performing power supply operation. Maintenance[...]

Attaching the air lter unit Attach the unused air filter unit to the projector . 1) Hold the air lter unit that the tab is in up-left side in the gure, put the right side in the gure rst, and press the tab side f until make a click sound. Do not press any other part of the air lter unit except the frame during installation. f Inst[...]

Notes on the replacement of the lamp unit The luminous source of the lamp is made of glass and may burst if you hit it against a hard surface or drop it. f Please handle with care. A Phillips screwdriver is required for replacement of the lamp unit. f When replacing the lamp unit, be sure to hold it by the handle. f When replacing the lamp because [...]

Attaching the Lens Cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap. T o prevent loss for the lens cap, please according to the following procedures, attach the lens cap with the string of accessories. Thread the thinner end of the string through the hole on the lens cap. 1) Thread the other [...]

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. f No electric supply is at the wall outlet. f The circuit breakers have tripped. f Is the <LAMP> indicator or <W ARNING > indicator lit or blinking? f The lam[...]

F AQ Please refer to the following items if you have problems with the wireless LAN connection. The wireless LAN connection is interrupted suddenly . The picture may be distorted by the radio wave environment. In such cases, please try the following measures. f - Please make the wireless LAN connection device close to the projector . - Place away f[...]

Chapter 6 Appendix This chapter describes specications and after-sales service for the projector . 122 - ENGLISH[...]

T echnical 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 The following table lists the PJLink protocol commands that can be used to control the projector . x character[...]

Control commands via LAN When WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request 1) for connection to the projector . Acquire the IP address from the menu screen of the projector , and the port number from the WEB con[...]

When WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect mode) Connection method Obtain the IP address and port number (Initial set value = 1 024) of the projector and make a request 1) 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. f IP a[...]

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 . Connection Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (female) Outside view Pin No. Signal name Contents — N[...]

Basic format T ransmission from the computer starts with STX, then the ID, command, parameter , and ETX are sent in this order . Add parameters according to the details of control. STX A D I1 I2 ; C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary . * Basic format (with sub command) S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 E P1 P2[...]

Cable specications [When connected to a computer] Projector (<SERIAL IN> terminal) 1 NC NC 1 Computer (DTE specications) 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 NC NC 6 7 7 8 8 9 NC NC 9 Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer , the following commands are available. Projector control command r Command Control contents Parameter [...]

T wo window display combination list Sub Window COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO Main Window RGB YC B C R /YP B P R RGB COMPUTER1 RGB ― ― ― l ― ― YC B C R /YP B P R ― ― ― l ― ― COMPUTER2 RGB ― ― ― l ― ― HDMI l l l ― l l VIDEO ― ― ― l ― ― S-VIDEO ― ― ― l ― ― l : Picture in Picture combination[...]

List of compatible signals The following table species the type of signals compatible with the projectors. Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. f V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = RGB, Y = YC B C R /YP B P R , H = HDMI Mode Display resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format* 1 PnP* 2 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER1/ COMPUT[...]

Mode Display resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Format* 1 PnP* 2 H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER1/ COMPUTER2 HDMI 1280 x 768 1 280 x 768 60.3 74.9 102.3 C/H ― ― 1 280 x 768 68.6 84.8 1 17.5 C/H ― ― 1280 x 800 1 280 x 800 41.2 50.0 69.9 C/H ― ― 1 280 x 800 49.7 60.0 84.7 C/H l l MSXGA 1 280 x 960 60.0 60.0 108.0 C/H ?[...]

Specications Model No. PT -VW345NZ PT -VX415NZ Power supply AC100 V - 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V , 3.5 A-1.3 A, 300 W When [ST ANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [ECO]: 0.4 W When [ST ANDBY MODE] of [PROJECTOR SETUP] is set to [NORMAL]: 14 W LCD panel Panel size 1.5 cm (0.59") (aspect ratio 16 : 10) 1.6 cm ([...]

Model No. PT -VW345NZ PT -VX415NZ T ermi- nals <COMPUTER 1 IN> 1 (High-density D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 V [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 : 1.0 V [p-p][...]

Dimensions <Unit : mm (inch)> 1 13.0 (4.45") 255.0 (10.04") 352.0 (13.86") 24.4 (0.96") 98.0 (3.86") 90.0 (3.54") 326.0 (12.83") 198.0 (7.80") 54.8 (2.16")  Actual dimension may differ by product. 134 - ENGLISH Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions[...]

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards When installing the projector to a ceiling, be sure to use the specied optional Ceiling Mount Bracket for Projectors (Model f No.: ET -PKV100H (for high ceilings), ET -PKV100S (for low ceilings), ET -PKV101B (Projector mount bracket)). When installing the projector , attach the drop-prevention kit included with t[...]

Glossary Item Descriptions See p ag e Acce ss po int These are st ations for re laying electr omagnetic signal s between c omputer s in a wireles s L A N. When a c omputer is c onnec ted to an acc ess point, it c an com municate throu gh the net work c onnec ted to the acc ess p oint. 86 AES Next gene ration st andard cr y ptography standardized by[...]

Item Descriptions See pag e MD5 (E A P- MD 5 ) Abbr eviation of E AP- Me ssage dig est algor ithm 5. It is o ne of the wirele ss authentic ation metho ds com patible with I EEE 802. 1 X. Authe nticati on is per fo rmed w ith ID and password. Password is sent encr ypted with challen ge & response m ethod. 87 MS- CHAPv2 ( EAP -MS- CHAPv2) Abbr ev[...]

Software License Software information regarding this product © Panasonic Corporation 2013 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation (2) the software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE (3) the software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER[...]

A About your projector ....................... 2 5 Accessing from the Web browser ... 95 Accessories .................................... 22 Adjusting adjustable feet ................ 3 4 Adjusting the image automatically .. 45 [ADV ANCED MENU] ...................... 6 0 Air lter unit ................................... 11 6 [AMX D.D.] .........[...]

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries[...]

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Chapter 6   Appendix — T echnical information 144 - ENGLISH Cable specication 1 NC NC 1 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 NC NC 6 7 7 8 8 9 NC NC 9 When connected to a computer Projector (<SERIAL IN> terminal) Computer (DTE specifications) Control command The following table lists the commands that can be used to control the projector using a co[...]

Chapter 6   Appendix — T echnical information ENGLISH - 145 r Lens control command Command Sub command Details Remark VXX LNSI2 Lens H shift +00000=Fine adjustment 1+, +00001=Fine adjustment 1 - , +00100=Fine adjustment 2+, +00101=Fine adjustment 2 - , +00200=Coarse adjustment+, +00201=Coarse adjustment - VXX LNSI3 Lens V shift VXX LNSI4 Lens f[...]

Chapter 6   Appendix — T echnical information 146 - ENGLISH T wo-window display combination list Sub window RGB1 RGB2 VIDEO Main window Still image Movie *1 Still image Movie *1 Y/C Video RGB1 input Still image signal ― ― l l l l l Movie-based signal *1 ― ― l a a a a RGB2 input Still image signal l l ― ― ― ― l Movie-based signal[...]

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Chapter 6   Appendix — T echnical information ENGLISH - 149 Mode Resolution (Dots) Scanning freq. Dot clock freq. (MHz) Format Plug and play *1 Horizontal (kHz) V ertical (Hz) RGB2 DVI-D HDMI DP EDID1 EDID2 EDID3 1280 x 720 1 280 x 720 37.1 49.8 60.5 R/D/H/DP ― ― ― ― ― ― 1 280 x 720 44.8 59.9 74.5 R/D/H/DP ― ― ― ― ― ― 1 [...]