Panasonic PT-VZ580 Operating Instructions (Functional Manual)

Panasonic PT-VZ580 Operating Instructions (Functional Manual)

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-VZ580
PT-VW540
PT-VX610
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Commercial Use PT-VZ580 Model No. PT-VW540 PT-VX610 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ This manual is common to all the models regardless of suffixes of the Model No. f for India PT-VZ580D / PT-VW540D / PT-VX610D f for Taiwan PT-VZ580T / PT-VW540T / PT-VX610T ■...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Read this first! ..........4 Operating with the remote control ......45 Using the AV mute function ........45 Using the mute function ........45 Chapter 1 Preparation Adjusting the volume ..........45 Using the freeze function ........46 Precautions for use ..........
  • Page 3 Contents Chapter 5 Operation of Function [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (Only for NTSC input) ..............70 [SCREEN SETTING] ........... 71 Network connection ..........89 [STARTUP LOGO] ..........71 Connecting via wired LAN ........89 [AUTO SETUP SETTING] ........72 Web control function ..........91 [SIGNAL SEARCH] ..........
  • Page 4: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces. To avoid incommoding reflections at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view.
  • Page 5 Read this first! CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions. This includes using the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate this device.
  • Page 6 Read this first! WARNING: „ POWER 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 fire or electric shock. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 7 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
  • Page 8 Read this first! WARNING: Lamp replacement The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will result. z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power off and to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 9 Read this first! CAUTION: „ ACCESSORIES Do not use the old lamp unit. If used it could cause lamp explosion. If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken pieces. Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause injury.
  • Page 10 rTrademarks f The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. f PJLink™ is a trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United States, and other countries and regions. f RoomView, Crestron RoomView are registered trademarks of Crestron Electronics, Inc, and Crestron Connected™...
  • Page 11: Features Of The Projector

    Features of the Projector Quick Steps Excellent Basic Performance For details, refer to the corresponding pages. ▶ Unique optical system, lamp dimming 1. Set up your projector. system and the DAYLIGHT VIEW function page 26) Æ allow you to project a good-quality image even in a bright room.
  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Chapter 1 Preparation This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. - ENGLISH...
  • Page 13: Precautions For Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting f When transporting the projector, hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions. f Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended.
  • Page 14: Cautions When Setting The Projectors

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Within 30° Within 15° Within 15° Within 30° Cautions when setting the projectors f Use the adjustable feet only for the floor standing installation and for adjusting the angle. Using them for other purposes may damage the projector.
  • Page 15: Security

    Change your password periodically. The password can be set in the [SECURITY] menu → [PASSWORD CHANGE]. f Panasonic Corporation or its affiliate company never inquires a password directly to a customer. Do not tell your password in case you receive such an inquiry.
  • Page 16: Cautions On Use

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Cautions on use rTo get a good picture quality In order to view a beautiful image in higher contrast, prepare an appropriate environment. Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
  • Page 17: Accessories

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers enclosed < > show the number of accessories. Wireless remote control unit <1> CD-ROM <1> (N2QAYA000088) (1JK1VZ580) Power cord AAA/R03 or AAA/LR03 battery <2> (TXFSX02UTRZ) For PT-VZ580D, PT-VW540D, PT-VX610D (for remote control unit)
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    Note f The “List of Compatible Device Models” for the flat panel display compatible with the “Multi Monitoring & Control Software” can be downloaded from the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/prodisplays/). Optional accessories Options Model No.
  • Page 19: About Your Projector

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector About your projector Remote control Front Remote control signal transmitter button Used to turn off the audio and video temporarily. ( Æ page 45) Power button (v standby / b power on) Sets the projector to the state where the projector is switched 10 ...
  • Page 20: Projector Body

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Attention f 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 described on the back of the remote control unit (see the picture below). g Do not use a new battery together with an old battery.
  • Page 21: Control Panel And Indicators

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Bottom r Top  Projection direction Vertical lens shift dial Air exhaust port Adjusts the projecting position in the vertical direction (vertical Burglar hook port shift). Attaches a burglar prevention cable, etc. Æ...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Connecting terminals terminal terminal This is the terminal to input RGB signals or YC signals. This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to externally control the It can also output the signals input from projector by connecting a computer.
  • Page 23: Preparing The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Preparing the remote control Preparing the remote control Inserting and removing batteries Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Open the cover. (Fig. 1) Insert batteries and close the cover (insert the "m" side first). (Fig. 2) f When removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order. When using the system with multiple projectors When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually by using single remote control, if a unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
  • Page 24: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Attaching the lens cap Attaching the lens cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, it is recommended to attach the lens cap to avoid contaminating the lens. To prevent loss of the lens cap, please attach the lens cap with the string of accessories according to the following procedures.
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector such as the setup and connections. ENGLISH - 25...
  • Page 26: Setting Up

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Setting up Installation mode There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 76) depending on the installation mode. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting forward Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...
  • Page 27: Parts For Ceiling Mount (Optional)

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Attention f The angle sensor cannot detect whether it is the “Installation prohibited posture” in the above figure. Do not use the projector tilted at an angle that exceeds ±30° from the horizontal plane. It may reduce the life of the components. (x page 13) Parts for ceiling mount (optional) This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] projection range [V] (viewed from the side) [H] (viewed from above) Screen Screen Vertical arc correction (viewed from the side) Horizontal arc correction (viewed from above) Projection distance Projection distance Arc radius Arc radius Screen Screen...
  • Page 29: Projection Distance

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Projection distance An error of ± 5% may occur to the projection distance as described. Also, it is corrected to become smaller than the specified image size when [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] is used. For PT-VZ580D and PT-VZ580T (Unit: m) Projection 16:10 aspect ratio...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up For PT-VX610D and PT-VX610T (Unit: m) Projection 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio 16:10 aspect ratio size Distance from Distance from Distance from Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Maximum Screen the lens center the lens center the lens center distance...
  • Page 31: Connecting

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting Before connecting f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected. f Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. f Take note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions. g When connecting a cable to the projector or an external device connected to the projector, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
  • Page 32: Connecting Example: Av Equipment

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example: AV equipment Video deck Blu-ray disc player with (TBC built-in) HDMI terminal D-sub / Component conversion cable DVD player Audio equipment Attention f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR. - A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC).
  • Page 33: Connecting Example: Computers

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example: Computers Control computer Computer Computer Control computer Attention f When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and commercially available shielded cables. Note f For the HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to the HDMI standards.
  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations This chapter describes basic operations to start with. - ENGLISH...
  • Page 35: Switching On/Off The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Switching on/off the projector Connecting the power cord Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily. Use the power cord matching with the power supply voltage and the shape of the outlet. Æ...
  • Page 36: Switching On The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Indicator status Projector status The power plug is not connected to the outlet. The power is switched off (in standby mode). Projection will start when the power button is pressed. f The setting of the projector is as follows.
  • Page 37: When The Initial Setting Screen Is Displayed

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Note Æ f If the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] ( page 78) , it may take approximately ten seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set. f If the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →...
  • Page 38: Making Adjustments And Selections

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Press the button. f Confirm the setting value and complete the initial setting. Setting [PROJECTION METHOD] If the screen display is upside down or is reversed, please change the settings, refer to “Installation mode” ( Æ...
  • Page 39: Switching Off The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. ( page 26) Æ f Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. Æ...
  • Page 40: Direct Power Off Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Switching on/off the projector Direct power off function When the plug is disconnected from the outlet or the power is turned off by the circuit breaker in the ceiling mount case while the projection is going on, the projector can respond with direct power off function. Therefore, it is also safe in case a power outage occurs or the power cord is pulled out immediately after the projector is switched off.
  • Page 41: Projecting

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Projecting Æ Æ Check the connections of the external devices ( page 31) and connection of the power cord ( page 35) Æ and then power on the projector ( page 36) to start projecting. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
  • Page 42: How To Adjust The State Of The Image

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Note f Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [COMPUTER2 SELECT] to [COMPUTER2 IN] when a signal is to be input to the terminal. When [COMPUTER2 SELECT] is set to [COMPUTER1 OUT], it cannot switch to COMPUTER 2 input. f If one of COMPUTER 1 / COMPUTER 2 / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 input is selected and no signal is input, the following screen is displayed.
  • Page 43: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjust the projection angle. f Place the projector on a level surface and make its front side parallel to the screen surface so that the projection screen is rectangular. f If the projector is facing downward with respect to the screen, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projected image so that the projected image is rectangular.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Projection Position With The Optical Axis Shift Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting Adjusting the projection position with the optical axis shift function This projector is equipped with vertical optical axis shift function. The projection position can be adjusted in the range shown in the following figure with the optical axis shift function based on the position of the projected screen in the home position (standard projection position).
  • Page 45: Operating With The Remote Control

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Operating with the remote control Using the AV mute function If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during meeting breaks or preparations, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and image temporarily.
  • Page 46: Using The Freeze Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Using the freeze function You can freeze the projected image and mute the sound temporarily, regardless of the playback status of the external device. button Press the button. f The image is paused and the audio is muted. Press the ...
  • Page 47: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Press the button. f The [KEYSTONE] screen, the [CORNER CORRECTION] screen or the [CURVED CORRECTION] screen is displayed. Note f To adjust [KEYSTONE], [CORNER CORRECTION] or [CURVED CORRECTION], press as to select the item to adjust. Press the ...
  • Page 48: Using The Presentation Timer Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Operating with the remote control Using the presentation timer function You can operate the presentation timer. Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or time remaining in the preset time. button Press the button. f The count is started.
  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Settings

    Chapter 4 Settings This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 49...
  • Page 50: On-Screen Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu On-screen menu The on-screen menu (menu screen) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector. Navigating through the menu Operating procedure button Press the button on the remote control or the control panel. f The main menu screen appears.
  • Page 51: Main Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu Note f Pressing the button while the menu screen is displayed will return the previous menu. You can operate in the same way by pressing the button. f Some items may not be adjusted or used depending on the selected signals or input signals to the projector. The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected.
  • Page 52: Sub Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu Sub menu You can set and adjust the items in each submenu. [PICTURE] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [PICTURE MODE] [STANDARD] [CONTRAST] [BRIGHTNESS] [COLOR] [TINT] [SHARPNESS] [COLOR TEMPERATURE] [DEFAULT] [GAMMA] [IRIS] [OFF] [DAYLIGHT VIEW] [ON] [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] [ON]...
  • Page 53: Factory Default Page

    Chapter 4 Settings - On-screen menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [STATUS] [COMPUTER2 SELECT] [COMPUTER2 IN] [PROJECTOR ID] [ALL] [INITIAL START UP] [LAST MEMORY] [PROJECTION METHOD] [AUTO] [LAMP POWER] [NORMAL] [ECO MANAGEMENT] [EMULATE] [DEFAULT] [FUNCTION BUTTON] [AUDIO SETTING] [TEST PATTERN] [FILTER COUNTER] [DC OUT]...
  • Page 54: [Picture] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu On the menu screen, select [PICTURE] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. [PICTURE MODE] You can switch to the desired picture mode most suitable for the image source and the environment in which the projector is used.
  • Page 55: [Tint]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw or the button. f The [COLOR] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the w button. Deepens colors. -32 ~ +32 Weakens colors. Press the q button.
  • Page 56: [Gamma]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu [GAMMA] You can adjust contrast balance. Press as to select [GAMMA]. Press qw or the button. f The [GAMMA] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to adjust the level. Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the w button.
  • Page 57: [Noise Reduction]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] Performs no cinema processing. [ON] Performs cinema processing. [NOISE REDUCTION] (Only for VIDEO signal input) You can reduce noises when the input image is degraded and noise is occurring in the image signal. Press as to select [NOISE REDUCTION].
  • Page 58: [Rgb-System]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PICTURE] menu Note Æ f For details of the image signals that can be used with the projector, refer to “List of compatible signals” ( page 123). f This may not operate properly for some connected external devices. [RGB-SYSTEM] (Only for analog RGB signal input) The projector automatically detects the input signal, but the images may not be displayed properly depending on the...
  • Page 59: [Position] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu On the menu screen, select [POSITION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. [REALTIME KEYSTONE] The projector can correct the vertical trapezoidal distortion automatically when the projector is installed tilted.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Press as to select one item to adjust. Press the button. f The individual adjustment screen of the selected item is displayed. f If you select [LENS THROW RATIO] or [BALANCE] in Step 5), you can also press to display the individual adjustment screen.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [UPPER LEFT] [UPPER RIGHT] [LOWER LEFT] [LOWER RIGHT] [LINEARITY] Note f Pressing the button while the individual adjustment screen is displayed can switch to the individual adjustment screen of other items. f Depending on the correction amount, the image aspect ratio may change. Setting [CURVED CORRECTION] Press as to select [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT].
  • Page 62: [Shift]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Set the throw ratio. The adjustable range is 0.9 ~ 2.3. [LENS THROW RATIO] Select a value close to the value obtained by dividing the actual projection distance by the projection screen width. [KEYSTONE] [ARC] [BALANCE] [MAINTAIN ASPECT RATIO]...
  • Page 63: [Dot Clock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu Orientation Operation Adjustment The image position moves up. Press the a button. Vertical (up and down) adjustment. Press the s button. The image position moves down. The image position moves to the right. Press the w button. Horizontal (right and left) adjustment.
  • Page 64: [Over Scan]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [OVER SCAN] (Only for movie-based signal input) Use this function when characters or pictures are cropped near the periphery of the projected image. Press as to select [OVER SCAN]. Press qw or the button. f The [OVER SCAN] individual adjustment screen is displayed.
  • Page 65: [Frame Lock]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [POSITION] menu [FRAME LOCK] (Only for still image signals input) The frame lock function can be set for some signals. Press as to select [FRAME LOCK]. Press qw or the button. f The [FRAME LOCK] individual adjustment screen is displayed. Press qw to switch the item.
  • Page 66: [Language] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [LANGUAGE] menu [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 50) for the operation of the menu screen. Switching the display language You can select the language of the on-screen display.
  • Page 67: [Display Option] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [DISPLAY OPTION] menu On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. [COLOR ADJUSTMENT] Correct the color difference between projectors when multiple projectors are used simultaneously.
  • Page 68: [Color Correction]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Press the button. f The [WHITE LEVEL] screen is displayed. f By setting [AUTO TESTPATTERN] to [ON], the test pattern for white is displayed. Press as to select [RED], [GREEN] or [BLUE]. Press qw to adjust.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting [INPUT GUIDE] Set the input guide to be displayed when switching the input. The input guide screen shows the currently selected input and input signal names. Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the ...
  • Page 70: [Hdmi Signal Level]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu [WARNING MESSAGE] Set the display/hide of the warning message. Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]. Press the button. f The [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed. Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 71: [Screen Setting]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the closed caption mode Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]. Press the button. f The [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 72: [Auto Setup Setting]

    Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [DEFAULT LOGO] Displays the Panasonic logo. [USER LOGO] Displays the image registered by the user. [OFF] Disables the startup logo display.
  • Page 73: [Other Functions]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Setting the mode Press as to select [P-TIMER]. Press the button. f The [P-TIMER] screen is displayed. Press as to select [MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [COUNT UP] Displays the elapsed time since the count was started.
  • Page 74 Chapter 4 Settings - [DISPLAY OPTION] menu Using the freeze function The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound is stopped regardless of the playback of the external equipment. Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS]. Press the button. f The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen is displayed.
  • Page 75: [Projector Setup] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. [STATUS] Display the status of the projector.
  • Page 76: [Initial Start Up]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Press as to select a projector ID. f To select one item among [ALL] and [1] ~ [6]. [ALL] Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number. [1] ~ [6] Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector. Press the ...
  • Page 77: [Eco Management]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Note f The projector can consume less power, extend the luminous lamp life longer and produce less operation noise when set from [NORMAL] to [ECO1] or from [ECO1] to [ECO2]. f LAMP POWER] cannot be set when the test pattern is displayed. [ECO MANAGEMENT] This function optimizes the luminous lamp power according to the operating status and reduces power consumption.
  • Page 78: [Emulate]

    [EMULATE] When controlling the projector on a computer via the terminal, set use of control commands on a previously purchased Panasonic projector. This allows the control software for an existing Panasonic projector to be inherited and used. Press as to select [EMULATE].
  • Page 79: [Function Button]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [LZ370] LZ370 series LB3 series, LB2 series, LB1 series, ST10 series, LB90 series, LW80NT series, LB80 series, [LB/W SERIES] LB78 series, LB75 series VW435N series, VW440 series, VW430 series, VX505N series, VX510 series, VX500 series, VW330 [VX500 SERIES] series, VX400NT series, VX400 series, VX41 series [EZ570 SERIES]...
  • Page 80: [Test Pattern]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu Setting the audio output during standby Press as to select [AUDIO SETTING]. Press the button. f The [AUDIO SETTING] screen is displayed. Press as to select [IN STANDBY MODE]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button.
  • Page 81: [Filter Counter]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu All white Color bar (Vertical) Color bar (Horizontal) The test pattern is displayed together with the operation guide of [PATTERN SELECT]. Select your desired test pattern. Cross Cross (Inversion) Cross hatch Note f Some adjustment menus such as the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] and the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [COLOR ADJUSTMENT] can be set even when the test pattern is displayed.
  • Page 82: [Dc Out]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu [DC OUT] This function can be used to supply power by the terminal. Press as to select [DC OUT]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [ON] Power is supplied to an external device connected to the ...
  • Page 83: [Security] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu [SECURITY] menu On the menu screen, select [SECURITY] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. f When the projector is used for the first time Initial password: Press awsqawsq in order, and press the ...
  • Page 84: [Text Display]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu [TEXT DISPLAY] Overlap the security message (text) over the projecting image. Press as to select [TEXT DISPLAY]. Press qw to switch the item. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [OFF] The security message will not be displayed.
  • Page 85: [Control Device Setup]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [SECURITY] menu [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] Enable/disable the button operations on the control panel and the remote control. Press as to select [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]. Press the button. f The [CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] screen is displayed. Press as to select one item between [CONTROL PANEL] and [REMOTE CONTROLLER].
  • Page 86: [Network] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [NETWORK] menu On the menu screen, select [NETWORK] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu. Æ Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( page 50) for the operation of the menu screen. [WIRED LAN] Perform the connection settings to use wired LAN.
  • Page 87: [Network Status]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [NETWORK] menu [WEB CONTROL] Set to [ON] to control with the web browser. [PJLink CONTROL] Set to [ON] to control with the PJLink protocol. Set to [ON] to control with the terminal control command format. Refer to “Control [COMMAND CONTROL] commands via LAN”...
  • Page 88: Chapter 5 Operation Of Function

    Chapter 5 Operation of Function This chapter describes the operation methods of some functions. - ENGLISH...
  • Page 89: Network Connection

    Visit the Panasonic website (https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/pass/) for details. f PJLink Operation or status query of the projector can be performed from a computer with the PJLink protocol. Refer to “PJLink protocol”...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Network connection Perform the detailed setting of [WIRED LAN]. Æ f For details, Refer to “[WIRED LAN]”. ( page 86) Note f Consult your network administrator before connecting to an existing network. r Factory default setting f Following setting has been made as a factory default.
  • Page 91: Web Control Function

    Enter the IP address set on the projector into the URL entry field of the web browser. Enter the user name and the password. f The factory default setting of the user name is user1 (user rights)/admin1 (administrator rights) and the password is panasonic (single-byte characters in lower case). ENGLISH - 91...
  • Page 92 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Click the [OK] button. f The [Projector status] page is displayed. Note f If you use a web browser to control the projector, set the [NETWORK] menu → [NETWORK CONTROL] → [WEB CONTROL] to [ON]. f Do not start up multiple web browsers at the same time to make setting or control.
  • Page 93 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Description of each item 1 Page tab 4 [Detailed set up] Switches pages by clicking this item. The [Detailed set up] page is displayed by clicking this item. 2 [Status] 5 [Change password] The status of the projector is displayed by clicking this item.
  • Page 94: Error Information Page

    Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Error information page When [Error (Detail)] or [Warning (Detail)] is displayed in the [SELF TEST] display field of the [Projector status] screen, click it to display the content of the error/warning. f The projector may go into the standby status to protect the projector depending on the contents of the error.
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Basic control] page Click [Projector control] → [Basic control]. 1 [INPUT] 4 [AV MUTE] Switches the image input to be projected. Switches the status of AV mute ([ON]: the AV mute function is enabled; 2 [VOLUME] [OFF]: the AV mute function is disabled).
  • Page 96 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [POSITION] 2 [PICTURE] Perform the following operations. Adjusts the image quality related items. f Perform the auto setup adjustment. For details, refer to “[PICTURE] menu” (x page 54). For details, refer to “Using the auto setup function” (x page 46).
  • Page 97 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [DHCP ON], [DHCP OFF] 6 [DNS2] To enable the DHCP client function, set to [DHCP ON]. Enter the DNS2 server address. Permissible characters for the entry of DNS2 server 2 [IP ADDRESS] address (alternate): Enter the IP address when not using a DHCP server.
  • Page 98 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 1 [LAMP POWER] 5 [AV MUTE DETECTION] Select the [LAMP POWER] setting. Enable ([ON])/disable ([OFF]) the AV mute detection function. 2 [AUTO POWER SAVE] Select [ON] to set [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], 6 [POWER MANAGEMENT] [SIGNAL DETECTION], and [AV MUTE DETECTION].
  • Page 99: Contents Of Mail Sent

    Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function 7 [E-MAIL ADDRESS 1]/[E-MAIL ADDRESS 2] [LAMP RUNTIME]: Enter the E-mail address to be sent. Leave [E-MAIL An E-mail message is sent when the remaining lamp on ADDRESS 2] blank when two E-mail addresses are not to time for the luminous lamp has reached the value set at be used.
  • Page 100 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function === Panasonic projector report(CONFIGURE) === Projector Type : PT-VZ580D Serial No : SH1234567 ----- E-mail setup data ----- TEMPERATURE WARNING SETUP MINIMUM TIME at [ 60] minutes interval INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE...
  • Page 101 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function === Panasonic projector report(ERROR) === Projector Type : PT-VZ580D Serial No : SH1234567 ----- check system ----- INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE EXHAUST AIR TEMPERATURE LAMP REMAIN TIME LAMP STATUS [ FAILED ]...
  • Page 102 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Change password] page Click [Change password]. 1 [Administrator] 3 [Next] Used to change the setting of [Administrator]. Displays the password setting change screen. 2 [User] Used to change the setting of [User]. [Administrator] account 1 [Account] [Password]:...
  • Page 103 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [User] account 1 [Account] [Password]: Displays the account to change. Enter the desired new password. (Maximum 16 characters in single byte) 2 [New] [Password (Retype)]: [User name]: Enter the desired new password again. Enter the desired new user name.
  • Page 104 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function Note f If Microsoft Edge is used, you cannot operate the [Crestron Connected(TM)] page. Clicking the [Crestron Connected(TM)] button will freeze the web browser. Operation page 1 [Tools], [Info], [Help] 4 [Input Select] Tabs for selecting the setting, information, or help page Controls input selection.
  • Page 105 Chapter 5 Operation of Function - Web control function [Info] page Click [Info] on the control page. 1 [Projector Name] 5 [Source] Displays the projector name. Displays the selected input. 2 [Mac Address] 6 [Lamp Mode] Displays the MAC address. Displays the setting status of [LAMP POWER].
  • Page 106: Chapter 6 Maintenance

    Chapter 6 Maintenance This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance and replacement of the units. - ENGLISH...
  • Page 107: Lamp And Temperature Indicators

    Chapter 6 Maintenance - Lamp and temperature indicators Lamp and temperature indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the lamp indicator and the emperature indicator will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows.
  • Page 108: Maintenance/Replacement

    Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement f Make sure to turn off the power before maintaining the projector or replacing the unit. Æ f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the Projector”. ( page 39) Maintenance Outer case...
  • Page 109 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Turn off the projector. f When switching off the projector, make sure to follow the procedures in “Switching off the projector” (x page 39). Remove the air filter cover. (Fig. 1) f Push the tabs of the air filter cover upward as shown in the figure, remove them from the hooks of the projector and open it in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
  • Page 110: Replacement

    Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Attaching the air filter unit Air filter unit Fig. 1 Attach the air filter unit to the projector. (Fig. 1) f Hold the air filter unit with the tab on the left side as shown in the figure, attach it from the right side, and push the tab until it clicks.
  • Page 111 The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of used lamp units, contact your local authorities or dealer for correct methods of disposal. Attention f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units. Note f The model numbers of accessories and optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 112 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Lamp unit fixing screws Lamp cover Lamp cover fixing screw Handles Fig. 1 Fig. 2 After turning off the projector, remove the plug from the outlet. f Wait at least one hour and make sure the lamp unit and surroundings have cooled down. Remove the lamp cover.
  • Page 113 Chapter 6 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement How to replace the air filter unit Remove the air filter unit. Æ f Refer to “Removing the air filter unit” ( page 108). Install the optional Replacement Filter Unit (Model No.: ET-RFV410) to the projector. Æ...
  • Page 114: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 Maintenance - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, refer to the corresponding pages. Problem Points to be checked Reference page f Is the power plug firmly connected to the outlet? — f Is the wall outlet supplying electricity? —...
  • Page 115: Chapter 7 Appendix

    Chapter 7 Appendix This chapter describes specifications for the projector. ENGLISH - 115...
  • Page 116: Technical Information

    11 12 21 31 32 NAME? Projector name query ××××× Returns the name set in [PROJECTOR NAME] of [NETWORK]. INF1? Manufacturer name query Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. VZ580D, VZ580T INF2? Model name query VW540D, VW540T Returns model name. VX610D, VX610T...
  • Page 117: Control Commands Via Lan

    “xxxxxx:yyyyy:zzzzzzzz” xxxxxx : Administrator rights user name for WEB CONTROL (Default user name is “admin1”) yyyyy : Password of above administrator rights user (Default password is “panasonic”) zzzzzzzz : 8-byte random number obtained in Step 2) Command data format It is the data format used for sending and receiving commands.
  • Page 118: Error Response

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information r Error response String Details Termination symbol "ERR1" Undefined control command "ERR2" Out of parameter range "ERR3" Busy state or no-acceptable period (CR) Message 0x0d "ERR4" Timeout or no-acceptable period "ERR5" Wrong data length "ERRA"...
  • Page 119: Serial In> Terminal

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information r Error response String Details Termination symbol "ERR1" Undefined control command "ERR2" Out of parameter range "ERR3" Busy state or no-acceptable period (CR) Message 0x0d "ERR4" Timeout or no-acceptable period "ERR5" Wrong data length "ERRA"...
  • Page 120: Pin Assignments And Signal Names

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information Pin assignments and signal names D-Sub 9-pin (female) Pin No. Signal name Contents Outside view — Transmitted data Received data — Earth — Connected internally — Communication conditions (Factory default) Signal level RS-232C-compliant Sync. method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps...
  • Page 121: Cable Specifications

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information Attention f If a command is transmitted after the luminous lamp starts illuminating, there may be a delay in response or the command may not be executed. Try sending or receiving any command after 60 seconds. f When transmitting multiple commands, be sure to wait until 0.5 seconds has elapsed after receiving the response from the projector before sending the next command.
  • Page 122: [Menu Lock Password] Operations

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information [MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations To initialize your password, consult your distributor. 122 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 123: List Of Compatible Signals

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the type of signals compatible with the projectors. This projector supports the signal with l in the compatible signal column. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. g V : VIDEO g R : RGB g Y : YC...
  • Page 124 Chapter 7 Appendix - Technical Information Scanning Plug and play* Display resolution Dot clock frequency Signal name Format (dots) frequency (MHz) H (kHz) V (Hz) COMPUTER HDMI 1280 x 720/50 37.1 49.8 60.5 ― ― 1 280 x 720 1280 x 720/60 44.8 59.9 74.5...
  • Page 125: Specifications

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Specifications Specifications The specifications of this projector are as follows. PT-VZ580D, PT-VW540D, 100 V - 240 V ~ (100 V - 240 V alternating current), 50 Hz/60 Hz PT-VX610D Power supply PT-VZ580T, PT-VW540T, 110 V ~ (110 V alternating current), 60 Hz PT-VX610T PT-VZ580D 410 W (4.7 A - 2.0 A)
  • Page 126 Chapter 7 Appendix - Specifications Width 389 mm (15-5/16") Dimensions Height 125 mm (4-29/32") (with legs at shortest position) Depth 332 mm (13-1/16") Weight Approx. 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs.) * When [LAMP POWER] is set to [NORMAL]: 37 dB Noise level * When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO1]: 35 dB When [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO2]: 29 dB Operating...
  • Page 127 RGB signal input f Signal resolution: 640 x 400 to 1 920 x 1 200 f Dot clock frequency: 162 MHz or less f PIAS (Panasonic Intelligent Auto Scanning) mode signal input f Signal resolution: 480i/576i to 1 920 x 1 080 f Dot clock frequency: 148.5 MHz or less...
  • Page 128: Dimensions

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions Unit: mm (inch) 389.0 (15-5/16") 104.6 (4-1/8") 250.0 (9-27/32") 337.0 (13-9/32") Actual dimension may differ by product.  128 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 129: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Ask a qualified technician to do the installation work such as mounting the projector on the ceiling. f Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage to the projector resulting from use of a ceiling mount bracket not manufactured by Panasonic or the inappropriate choice of location for installation, even if the warranty period of the projector has not expired.
  • Page 130: Index

    Chapter 7 Appendix - Index Index Projector body ...........20 [PROJECTOR ID] ..........75 Accessing from the web browser .......91 [GAMMA] ............56 [PROJECTOR NAME] ........86 Accessories ............17 [PROJECTOR SETUP] ........75 terminal .........20, 35 [P-TIMER] ............72 [ASPECT] ............64 button ...
  • Page 131 Note 1: The “○” indicates that the percentage content of the restricted substance does not exceed the percentage of reference value of presence. Note 2: The “−” indicates that the restricted substance corresponds to the exemption. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : https://panasonic.net/cns/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2017 製造廠商:Panasonic Corporation 生 産 國 :中國...

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