Panasonic PT-VW430U Operations Instructions

Operating InstructionsFunctional ManualLCD Projector Commercial UseThank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product.Before operating this product, ple

10 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPreparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance AppendixContentsBe sure to read “Read this rst!”.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European UnionThese symbols are only valid in the European Union.If you wish to discard this pr

ENGLISH - 11Important InformationPreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixContentsImage adjust...

12 - ENGLISHImportant InformationPrecautions for UseCautions when transportingWhen transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avo

Precautions for UseENGLISH - 13Important InformationCautions when setting the projectors J zDo not stack the projectors.Do not block the ventilation

Precautions for Use14 - ENGLISHImportant InformationCautions on useIn order to get the picture quality JDraw curtains or blinds over windows and turn

Precautions for UseENGLISH - 15Important InformationAccessoriesMake sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the b

Precautions for Use16 - ENGLISHImportant InformationContents of the supplied JCD-ROMThe contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. Manual/list (

ENGLISH - 17PreparationAbout Your ProjectorRemote control (1) <AUTO SETUP> ButtonExecute the setting of Auto setup in the setting menu. (Æpage

About Your Projector18 - ENGLISHPreparation(1) Remote control signal receiver(2) Focus Lever (Æpage 31)Adjust the focus.(3) Projection Lens (4) Zoom L

About Your ProjectorENGLISH - 19PreparationControl panel (1) COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT INConnect to COMPUTER 1 IN/ COMPONENT IN input signals.(2) COMPU

2 - ENGLISHImportant InformationRead this rst!WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.P

20 - ENGLISHPreparationUsing Remote controlInstalling and Removing batteriesOpen the cover1 ) Install batteries and close the cover2 ) (Insert the –

ENGLISH - 21Getting StartedSetting upProjection methodYou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired met

Setting up22 - ENGLISHGetting StartedScreen size and throw distancePlace the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the gures of throwin

Setting upENGLISH - 23Getting StartedIf the screen dimensions are written as “SD",For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio For 16:10 aspect rat

Setting up24 - ENGLISHGetting StartedAdjusting the position using the vertical lens shift functionIf the projector is not positioned right in front of

ENGLISH - 25Getting StartedConnectionsBefore connecting to the projectorRead carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. zTurn of

26 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPowering ON/OFFConnecting the power cordBe sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from c

Powering ON/OFFENGLISH - 27Basic OperationON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicatorThe power indicator informs you the status of the power. Conrm the status of the

Powering ON/OFF28 - ENGLISHBasic OperationComplete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector.Connect the

Powering ON/OFFENGLISH - 29Basic OperationEnter a PIN codePIN Code Input Dialog BoxPress ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to x the number and move the r

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 3Important InformationFCC NOTICE (USA)Declaration of ConformityModel Number: PT-VW430U/PT-VX500U/PT-VX501UTrade Name: Pa

Powering ON/OFF30 - ENGLISHBasic OperationPress the <1 ) > button on the control panel or on the remote control, and Power off? appears on the

ENGLISH - 31Basic OperationProjectingCheck the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpage 26) and switch on the pow

32 - ENGLISHBasic OperationBasic operations by using the remote controlUsing the AUTO SETUP functionThis function allows you to automatically adjust I

Basic operations by using the remote controlENGLISH - 33Basic OperationUsing the KEYSTONE buttonThis function allows you to correct keystone distortio

Basic operations by using the remote control34 - ENGLISHBasic OperationUsing the AV MUTE function buttonPress the < AV MUTE> button on the remot

Basic operations by using the remote controlENGLISH - 35Basic OperationUsing the IMAGE buttonThis function allows you to select a desired image mode o

36 - ENGLISHSettingsMenu NavigationNavigating through the menuOperating procedure JPress the <MENU> button.1 ) The Main Menu screen appears.Pres

Menu NavigationENGLISH - 37SettingsMain menuThe main menu consists of the following 9 menu items.When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes

Menu Navigation38 - ENGLISHSettingsScreen [ ]Sub-menu item Factory default PageNormal - 48Full*1- 48Wide (16:9)*1- 48Zoom *1- 48True*1- 48Natur

ENGLISH - 39SettingsInput menuSelect [Input] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu

Read this rst!4 - ENGLISHImportant InformationWARNING:POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall

Input menu40 - ENGLISHSettingsPAL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-NIf the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast sig

ENGLISH - 41SettingsAUTO PC adjustSelect [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the

42 - ENGLISHSettingsManual PC adjustSelect [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from th

Manual PC adjustENGLISH - 43SettingsCurrent modePress ▲▼ to select [Current mode].1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button to 2 ) enter the next submen

44 - ENGLISHSettingsImage select Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from th

ENGLISH - 45SettingsSelect [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.Re

Image adjust46 - ENGLISHSettingsColor temp.Press ▲▼ to select [Color temp.].1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog bo

Image adjustENGLISH - 47SettingsSharpnessPress ▲▼ to select [Sharpness].1 ) Press the <ENTER> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box.Pr

48 - ENGLISHSettingsScreen Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.R

ENGLISH - 49SettingsCustom adj.Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function.Press ▲▼ to select [Custom adj.].1 ) Press ► or the &l

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 5Important InformationWARNING:Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualied tec

50 - ENGLISHSettingsCeilingThis function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector.Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then 1 ) press

ENGLISH - 51SettingsSoundSelect [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.Remo

52 - ENGLISHSettingsSettingSelect [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.

SettingENGLISH - 53SettingsAuto keystone JAuto Always works and corrects keystone distortion according to the projector's tilt.Manual Works only

Setting54 - ENGLISHSettingsLogo PIN code change JLogo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-digit number.Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 )

SettingENGLISH - 55SettingsDirect onPress ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 1 ) then press the <ENTER> button.Press ▲▼ to switch between [On] and 2 )

Setting56 - ENGLISHSettingsClosed caption[Only for NTSC, 480i input]Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption].1 ) Press ► or the <ENTER> button to 2 )

ENGLISH - 57SettingsSettingPIN code lock JThis function prevents the projector from being operated by unauthorized persons and provides the following

Setting58 - ENGLISHSettingsFilter counterThis function is used to set a frequency for the lter replacement.Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter].1 ) Pr

SettingENGLISH - 59SettingsWarning logThis function records anomalous operations while the projector is in operation and use it when diagnosing faults

Read this rst!6 - ENGLISHImportant InformationWARNING:ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.Failure

60 - ENGLISHSettingsSelect [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.Rem

ENGLISH - 61SettingsNetworkSelect [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.

Network62 - ENGLISHSettingsNetwork controlSet when you want to control the projector from a computer connected to the network.Press ▲▼ to select [Netw

NetworkENGLISH - 63SettingsNetwork connectionsThe projector has a network fuction, and the following operations are available from the computer using

Network64 - ENGLISHSettingsComputer operationConnection can be made with wired LAN. However, conrm to your system administrator on network settings b

NetworkENGLISH - 65SettingsDescription of each item J1 Page selection tabs Click these to switch pages.2 Monitor information button Click this ite

Network66 - ENGLISHSettingsError information page JIf [Error (Detail)] is displayed in the self-diagnosis information display column on the [Projecto

NetworkENGLISH - 67SettingsBasic control page JTo move from another page, click [Projector control], then [Basic control].1 Power standby/on control

Network68 - ENGLISHSettingsNetwork cong page JYou can change network settings on projector when connecting with the administrator authority.LAN setti

NetworkENGLISH - 69SettingsPing test page JThis page makes it possible to check whether the network is connected to the e-mail server, POP server, DN

Read this rst!ENGLISH - 7Important InformationCAUTION:POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector.I

Network70 - ENGLISHSettingsE-mail set up page JWith this projector, if a problem occurs or if the lamp usage time reaches a set value, an e-mail mess

NetworkENGLISH - 71SettingsE-mail set up page (continued) J1 Enter the E-mail Address2 of your desired recipient.2 Select the conditions for sending

Network72 - ENGLISHSettingsContents of mail sent JMail with the contents shown below is sent when the e-mail settings have zbeen established.=== Pan

NetworkENGLISH - 73SettingsMail with the contents shown below is sent when an error has occurred. z=== Panasonic projector report(ERROR) ===Projector

Network74 - ENGLISHSettingsChange Password page JClick [Change password]. 1 Administrator2 User Administrator mode 1 Account2 Current user name

NetworkENGLISH - 75SettingsCRSTRON RoomView page JYou can monitor or control the projector using RoomView.To display the operation page of RoomView f

Network76 - ENGLISHSettingsInfo pageClick Info on the operation page.1 Projector name Displays the name of the projector.2 Mac Address Display

ENGLISH - 77MaintenanceLAMP and WARNING IndicatorsManaging the indicated problemsIf a problem should occur inside the projector, the <ON(G)/STANDBY

78 - ENGLISHMaintenanceReplacementBefore replacing the unitWhen you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power a

ReplacementENGLISH - 79MaintenanceResetting the Filter Counter JBe sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the air lter units. (Æpage 58&quo

Read this rst!8 - ENGLISHImportant InformationBrazil OnlyBrasil ApenasManuseio de baterias usadas BRASILApós o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderã

Replacement80 - ENGLISHMaintenance JLamp unitThe lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the Inf

ReplacementENGLISH - 81Maintenance JReplacing the Lamp unitCAUTION:When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the

Replacement82 - ENGLISHMaintenanceAttaching the Lens CapWhen moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the l

ENGLISH - 83MaintenanceTroubleshootingPlease check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages.Problem CauseReference pagePower does no

Troubleshooting84 - ENGLISHMaintenanceProblem CauseReference pagePicture from a computer does not appear.The cable may be longer than the optional cab

ENGLISH - 85AppendixTechnical InformationPJLink protocolThe network function of the projector supports PJLink class 1, and the PJLink protocol can be

Technical Information86 - ENGLISHAppendixControl commands via LANWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is set (Protect mode) JConnection meth

Technical InformationENGLISH - 87AppendixWhen WEB Control administrator rights password is not set (Non-protect Jmode)Connection method z Obtain the

Technical Information88 - ENGLISHAppendixSerial terminalThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C

Technical InformationENGLISH - 89Appendix JBasic formatTransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, parameter, and ETX are sent i

ENGLISH - 9 This function enables Input search, Auto Keystone correction and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the <AUTO SETUP> button. With the Di

Technical Information90 - ENGLISHAppendix JCable specications[When connected to a computer]Projector1 NC NC 1Computer (DTE specications)2 23 34 NC N

Technical InformationENGLISH - 91AppendixOther terminalsPin assignments and signal names of <S-VIDEO IN> terminal JOutside viewPin No. Signal na

Technical Information92 - ENGLISHAppendixList of compatible signalsThe following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors.Fo

Technical InformationENGLISH - 93AppendixModeDisplay resolution *1 (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz)Picture quality *2PnP FormatH (kHz

Technical Information94 - ENGLISHAppendixModeDisplay resolution *1 (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz)Picture quality *2PnP FormatH (kHz

Technical InformationENGLISH - 95AppendixModeDisplay resolution *1 (dots)Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency (MHz)Picture quality *2PnP FormatH (kHz

96 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecicationsModel No. PT-VW430UPT-VX500UPT-VX501UPower supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption100 V - 240 V 4.0 A-

SpecicationsENGLISH - 97AppendixModel No. PT-VW430UPT-VX500UPT-VX501UTerminalsCOMPUTER 1 IN/COMPONENT IN1 (D-sub 15 pin female)[RGB signal] 0.7 V [p

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards98 - ENGLISHAppendixDimensions<Unit : mm>379.0 (14.92")305.0 (12.01")100.0 (3.94")107.0 (4.21

ENGLISH - 99AppendixIndexAAbout Your Projector.......17Accessories .........15Adjusting front adjustable fe