Panasonic PT-TW340 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-TW340 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
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Model No.
Functional Manual
Commercial Use
PT-TW340
PT-TW250
PT-TX400
PT-TX310
PT-TX210
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  • Page 1 PT-TX400 PT-TX310 PT-TX210 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. ■ Before using your projector, be sure to read “Read this first!” (x pages 2 to 9).
  • Page 2: Read This First

    This is a device to project images onto a screen, etc., and is not intended for use as indoor lighting in a domestic environment. Directive 2009/125/EC Importer's name and address within the European Union Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 2 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 3 Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. Do not remove FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-TW340 / PT-TW250 / PT-TX400 / PT-TX310 / PT-TX210 Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address:...
  • Page 4 Read this first! IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug.
  • Page 5 Read this first! WARNING: „ 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 fire or electric shock. z If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 6 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. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. z Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 7 Read this first! WARNING: 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. z The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  • Page 8 Read this first! CAUTION: „ MAINTENANCE Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector once a year. Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire. z For cleaning fee, ask your dealer. Brazil Only Brasil Apenas „...
  • Page 9 Read this first! To remove the battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. rTrademarks f Windows, Windows Vista and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. f Mac, Mac OS, OS X and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 10 *1 When [Lamp control] is set to [ 3. Connect the power cord. (x page 34) Abundant Image correction Function (Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310) ▶ H/V Keystone, Corner correction and 4. Power on. Curved correction functions allow you to (x page 35) correct the image to fit the screen.
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!” from page 2. Read this first! ..........2 Using the presentation timer function ....40 Switching the lamp power ........41 Using the digital zoom function ......41 Chapter 1 Preparation Controlling the volume of the speaker ....
  • Page 12 Contents [Logo] ..............64 [Security] .............. 66 [Power management] ........... 67 [Filter counter] ............68 [Test pattern] ............68 [Network] .............. 69 [Remote control] ........... 70 [Factory default] ............ 70 [Memory Viewer] menu ........... 71 [Set Slide] ............. 71 [Slide Transition Effect] ......... 71 [Sort Order] ............
  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Preparation

    Preparation Chapter 1 This chapter describes things you need to know or check before using the projector. ENGLISH - 13...
  • Page 14: 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 15: Security

    Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. f Change your password periodically. f Panasonic 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 f 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. f Depending on where the projector is used, heated air from an exhaust port or warm or cold air from an air conditioner can cause a shimmering effect on screen.
  • Page 17: Accessories

    This software allows you to monitor and Multi Projector Monitoring & Control control multiple projectors connected to Software Software (Windows) the LAN. - The Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software is only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. ENGLISH - 17...
  • Page 18: Optional Accessories

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Precautions for use Optional accessories Options Model No. ET-PKL100H (for high ceilings) ET-PKL100S (for low ceilings) Ceiling Mount Bracket ET-PKL430B (Projector Mount Bracket) Replacement Lamp Unit ET-LAL500 Replacement Filter Unit ET-RFL300 D-SUB - S Video conversion cable ET-ADSV Note f The model numbers of optional accessories are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 19: About Your Projector

    button Executes Input search, Auto PC adj. and Auto Keystone Switches the Computer 2 signal to project. - The button is only for PT-TW340, correction at the same time. (x page 38) PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310.
  • Page 20: Projector Body

    Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Note f The remote control can be used within a distance of about 5 m (16'4-13/16") if pointed directly at the remote control signal receiver. The remote control can control at angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, but the effective control range may be reduced.
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Bottom Projection direction 12 Control panel and Indicators 14 Focus ring Adjust the focus. 13 Lamp cover (x page 89) The lamp unit is located inside. Control panel and Indicators 1 Power indicator 5 Warning indicator ...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector Rear terminals r Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310 1 terminal 8 terminal This is the terminal to output audio signal input to the When using the Memory Viewer function, insert the USB projector.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Preparation - About your projector r Only for PT-TX210 1 terminal 7
  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 1 Preparation - Using the remote control Using the remote control Inserting and Removing batteries Fig. 2 Fig. 1 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. Setting Remote control ID numbers When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 2 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 [Display] menu → [Project way] (x page 51) depending on the installation location. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward (Using the translucent screen) Menu item...
  • Page 27: Screen Size And Throw Distance

    Projected image size (m) Attention f Before installing, please read “Precautions for use” (x page 14). Projection distance For PT-TW340 and PT-TW250 All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection 4:3 aspect ratio...
  • Page 28 The unit of all the formulae is m. (Values obtained by the following calculation formulae contain a slight error.) If you want to calculate the projection distance with projected image size SD (unit: inch) by substituting, please assign 0.0254 times to the SD value. For PT-TW340 and PT-TW250 4:3 aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio...
  • Page 29: Adjusting Adjustable Feet

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Setting up Adjusting adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latch with your finger to adjust the projection angle up and down. Release your finger to lock the adjustable feet. For slight adjustment, rotate the adjustable feet.
  • Page 30: 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. - When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to eliminate static electricity from your body before performing work.
  • Page 31: Connecting Example : Av Equipment

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting terminal pin assignments and signal names Outside view Pin No. Signal names Pin No. Signal names T.M.D.S data 2+ T.M.D.S clock shield Even-numbered pins T.M.D.S clock - T.M.D.S data 2 shield T.M.D.S data 2 - T.M.D.S data 1+ —...
  • Page 32: Connecting Example : Computers

    Chapter 2 Getting Started - Connecting Connecting example : Computers r For PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310 Computer Computer Computer Computer USB memory Control computer Control computer Audio equipment r For PT-TX210 Computer Computer Computer Control computer Control computer Audio equipment...
  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Chapter 3 This chapter describes basic operations to start with. ENGLISH - 33...
  • Page 34: Powering On/Off

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Powering on/off 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. For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 2). Attaching Check the shapes of the ...
  • Page 35: Powering On The Projector

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Powering on/off Powering On the Projector Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected. (x pages 30 - 32) AC IN Connect the power cord to the projector body. Connect the power plug to an outlet.
  • Page 36: Making Adjustments And Selections

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  • Page 37: Projecting

    Press the button on the control panel or the input selection (, , ,
  • Page 38: Basic Operations By Using The Remote Control

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  • Page 39: Switching The Aspect Ratio Of The Image

    Using the keystone distortion and curved correction functions You can correct the trapezoidal distortion and the curved distortion of the projected image. button For PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310 Press the button on the remote control. f The selection screen of keystone function is displayed.
  • Page 40: Using The Information Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the information function This function allows you to display the status of the projector. button Press the button on the remote control. f The [Info.] screen is displayed. f When the [Info.] screen is recalled by using ...
  • Page 41: Switching The Lamp Power

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Switching the lamp power This function allows you to switch the lamp power. button Press the button on the remote control. (Normal)] → [ (Eco 1)] →[ (Eco2)].
  • Page 42: Using The Mute Function

    Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Basic operations by using the remote control Using the mute function This button allows you to turn off the audio output temporarily. button Press the button on the remote control. f The audio turns off. Press the ...
  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Settings

    Settings Chapter 4 This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using the on-screen menu. ENGLISH - 43...
  • Page 44: Menu Navigation

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation 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 button on the remote control or the control panel. f The main menu screen appears.
  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - Menu Navigation Press as to switch or adjust settings. f Some items will switch in order as follows each time you press Press the button or the button. f The changed settings or the adjusted value is confirmed. Press as to select a sub-menu item, press the ...
  • Page 46: Sub-Menu

    [High land] (Normal)] [Lamp control] [Cooling fast] [Normal] [Off] [Closed caption] [Key lock] (Off)] [On] [Iris] [Terminal]* [Computer 2] [Sound] [HDMI Setup] *1 Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. [Expand] Sub-menu item Factory default Page [Language] [English] 46 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 47 [No Rotate] [Best Fit] [On] [On] [Repeat] [Apply] *1 Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. [Info.] Details ( page 73) Note f Some items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be input to the projector.
  • Page 48: [Input] Menu

    Switches to Memory Viewer input. [USB Display] Switches to USB Display input. *1 Only for PT-TX210. *2 Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. Note f [Computer 2] is not available when [Setting] menu → [Terminal] is set to [Monitor out]. 48 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 49: [Display] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Display] menu [Display] menu On the menu screen, select [Display] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press as to set.
  • Page 50: [V Position]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Display] menu Orientation Operation Adjustment Press the a button. The image position moves to the right. Horizontal (left and right) adjustment. Press the s button. The image position moves to the left. Note f [H Position] is not available while the image is expanded in the digital zoom function. [V Position] (Only for computer signals input) Move the image position vertically if the image position projected on the screen is shifted even when the relative position of the...
  • Page 51: [Project Way]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Display] menu [Project way] Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of the projector. Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inverted. Press as to select [Project way]. Press the ...
  • Page 52: [Color Adjust] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Color adjust] menu [Color adjust] menu On the menu screen, select [Color adjust] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press as to set.
  • Page 53: [Color]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Color adjust] menu Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press the a button. Increases the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. 0 ~ +63 Press the s button. Reduces the brightness of the dark (black) parts of the screen. [Color] (Except for computer signal input) You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image.
  • Page 54: [Sharpness]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Color adjust] menu Press the a button. Deepen green tone. 0 ~ +63 [Green] Press the s button. Lighten green tone. Press the a button. Deepen blue tone. 0 ~ +63 [Blue] Press the s button. Lighten blue tone. [Sharpness] You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.
  • Page 55: [Setting] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Setting] menu [Setting] menu On the menu screen, select [Setting] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. COMPUTER 1 COMPUTER 2 Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen. VIDEO fAfter selecting the item, press as to set.
  • Page 56: [Lamp Control]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Setting] menu Note f It is set to [Off] when using the projector in the elevation of below 1 400 m (4 593’). It is set to [On] when using the projector in the elevation of above 1 400 m (4 593’) and below 2 700 m (8 858’). Failure to do so may shorten the life of the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
  • Page 57: [Key Lock]

    [Off] No aperture correction. [Terminal] (Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310) The terminal on the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 input or monitor output. Press as to select [Terminal]. Press the button.
  • Page 58: [Hdmi Setup]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Setting] menu Operation Adjustment Range Press the a button. Turns up the volume. 0 ~ +25 Press the s button. Turns down the volume. Setting the mute Press as to select [Sound]. Press the button. f The [Sound] screen is displayed.
  • Page 59: [Expand] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu [Expand] menu On the menu screen, select [Expand] from the main menu, and select an item from the sub-menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen. fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu [Input search] This function is used to detect the signals and project the automatic input signals automatically. This function is used to adjust [Fine sync], [H position], [V position] and [H.Size] automatically [Auto PC adj.] when input the analog computer signal.
  • Page 61: [Keystone]

    Press as to correct the keystone. Operation Adjustment Press the a button. The top becomes smaller. Press the s button. The bottom becomes smaller. [H/V Keystone] (Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310) Press as to select [Keystone]. ENGLISH - 61...
  • Page 62 A red arrow indicates the direction of correction. f An arrow disappears at the maximum correction. [Corner correction] (Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310) Press as to select [Keystone]. Press the button. f The [Keystone] screen is displayed.
  • Page 63 Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu Press the button. f The [Keystone] screen is displayed. Press as to select [Curved correction]. Press the button. f The [Curved correction] screen is displayed. Press asqw to adjust the item. Items Operation Adjustment Extend the vertical lines to left and...
  • Page 64: [Logo]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu Resetting the keystone correction (Only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310) To return to the factory default state by releasing the state of the keystone correction. Press as to select [Keystone]. Press the button.
  • Page 65 Capture may not be available depending on the input signal. f It is recommended to capture the same resolution signal as the display dots (panel resolution) of the projector. For PT-TW340, PT-TW250 : 1 280 x 800 For PT-TX400, PT-TX310 PT-TX210 : 1 024 x 768 f [Capture] and [Logo select] will be unavailable when [Logo PIN code lock] is set to [On].
  • Page 66: [Security]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu Press the button. Press as to enter the current Logo PIN code from 0 to 9 and press the button. Press the button. f The [New logo PIN code] input screen is displayed. Enter the Logo PIN code you have set according to the steps in "Enter a Logo PIN code".
  • Page 67: [Power Management]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu Note f If you want to correct the digit, press the button to reset the digit and then re-enter it. f Press the button after moving the cursor to [Cancel] to reset the all digits. f If you entered an incorrect digit, the digit () will turn red and reset, and then re-enter a digit.
  • Page 68: [Filter Counter]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu Press as to switch the setting time. f The items will switch each time you press the button. [0 Min] The ready mode of the power management function is continued. From the ready mode of the power management function to the standby mode when the projector [1 Min] ~ [30 Min] reach the set time.
  • Page 69: [Network]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu [Off] Test pattern is not displayed. [Gray scale 1] [Gray scale 2] [Gray scale 3] [Gray scale 4] [Color bar] [Red] Select a test pattern so that it is easy to make various adjustments. [Green] [Blue] [Cross hatch]...
  • Page 70: [Remote Control]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Expand] menu [Network information] Press as to select [Network]. Press the button. f The [Network] screen is displayed and then confirm the following items. [MAC address] Displays the MAC address of this projector. [IP address] Displays the current IP address of this projector.
  • Page 71: [Memory Viewer] Menu

    Note f Memory Viewer function is only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. f The [Memory Viewer] menu is available when input the [Memory Viewer] signal. f The menu except for [Set Slide] which settings have been changed is not yet effective before the [Apply] is not executed.
  • Page 72: [Best Fit]

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Memory Viewer] menu f The items will switch each time you press the button. [No Rotate] Rotate is disabled. [270 Degrees] Rotates 270 degrees in anti-clockwise direction. [180 Degrees] Rotates 180 degrees. [90 Degrees] Rotates 90 degrees in anti-clockwise direction. [Best Fit] Set the image whether or not to fit with the projected screen.
  • Page 73: [Info.] Menu

    Chapter 4 Settings - [Info.] menu [Info.] menu On the menu screen, select [Info.] from the main menu. Refer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen. [Info.] Display the status of the projector. Press as to select [Info.].
  • Page 74: Network Control

    Chapter 4 Settings - Network control Network control Network connections The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the web browser control. f Setting and adjustment of the projector. f Display of the projector status. Note f A LAN cable is required to use the network function.
  • Page 75: Accessing From The Web Browser

    Chapter 4 Settings - Network control f The following settings are set before the projector leaves the factory. [DHCP] [IP address] 192.168.1.100 [Subnet] 255.255.255.0 [Gateway] 192.168.1.1 [DNS] 192.168.1.1 Computer operation Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before chang- ing any settings.
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Settings - Network control Description of each item 1 [System Status] 4 [Image Setup] The [System Status] page is displayed by clicking this The [Image Setup] page is displayed by clicking this item. item. 2 [General Setup] 5 [Network Setup] The [General Setup] page is displayed by clicking this The [Network Setup] page is displayed by clicking item.
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Settings - Network control [Picture Setup] page 1 [Brightness] 4 [Color] Adjusts the brightness of the projected image. Adjusts the color saturation of the projected image. 2 [Contrast] 5 [Tint] Adjusts the contrast of the projected image. Adjusts the skin tone of the projected image. 3 [Sharpness] 6 [Color temperature] Adjusts the sharpness of the projected image.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Settings - Network control 1 [Aspect] 7 [Auto PC adj.] Executes the Auto PC adj. function. Switches the aspect of the projected image. 2 [Fine sync] 8 [V Keystone] Adjusts the fine sync of the projected image. Corrects the keystone in vertical direction. 3 [H Position] 9 [H Keystone] Adjusts the horizontal position of the projected image.
  • Page 79: Using Useful Functions

    Chapter 4 Settings - Using useful functions Using useful functions Memory Viewer function The Memory Viewer function makes it is possible to project the video and pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory is inserted into the projector. r What you can project with the Memory Viewer function Memory Viewer function supports the following image files.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Settings - Using useful functions Press asqw on the remote control to select a file. Press the button to select the [Memory Viewer] → [Set Slide]. Press the button on the remote control. f The picture will display on the full screen. f Press the ...
  • Page 81: Usb Display Function

    Chapter 4 Settings - Using useful functions Termination of the Memory Viewer Press asqw to select the thumbnail which is displayed on the upper left corner. Press the button on the remote control. f Return to the standby screen “please press RC ENTER”. Remove the USB memory directly.
  • Page 82 Connect a USB cable directly to the USB connector of a computer. It will not work when connect through a USB hub. f The screen resolution of your computer will be switched as follows: PT-TW340 and PT-TW250: 1 280 x 800 (WXGA), PT-TX400 and PT-TX310 : 1 024 x 768 (XGA).
  • Page 83: Chapter 5 Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 5 This chapter describes methods of inspection when there are problems, maintenance, and replacement of the units. ENGLISH - 83...
  • Page 84: Power/Warning Indicators

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Power/Warning Indicators Power/Warning Indicators When an indicator lights up If a problem should occur inside the projector, the power indicator and the warning indicator will inform you by lighting or blinking. Check the status of the indicators and remedy the indicated problems as follows.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5 Maintenance - Power/Warning Indicators Power indica- Warning tor Lighting Projecting. f Is the lamp replacement warning icon displayed when turn on or turn off the projector? The replacement time of f The indicator lights up Lighting Lighting in red the lamp unit is displayed.
  • Page 86: Maintenance/Replacement

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before performing maintenance/replacement f When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. (x page 36) f Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering Off the Projector” (x page 36) when performing power supply operation. Maintenance Outer Case Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth.
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Cleaning the air filter unit Remove the air filter unit beforehand according to the previously described procedure in “Removing the air filter unit”. Clean the air filter unit. f Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter unit. f Do not wash the air filter unit.
  • Page 88: Replacing The Unit

    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.
  • Page 89 Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement The displayed On-screen display time in [Lamp indicator counter] f The lamp replacement icon is displayed for 10 seconds. If you press any button within 10 seconds, the Over 5 700 hours icon disappears. less than 6 000 f The lamp replacement icon will display for 4 seconds...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Maintenance - Maintenance/replacement Resetting the lamp counter Be sure to reset the lamp counter after replacing the lamp unit. Connect the power plug, press the power button on the control panel or on the remote control. While pressing the ▲ button on the control panel, press and hold the button on the control panel for 8 seconds or more.
  • Page 91: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Maintenance - Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Reference Problem Cause page f The power cord may not be connected. — f No electric supply is at the wall outlet. — f The circuit breakers have tripped. —...
  • Page 92: Chapter 6 Appendix

    Appendix Chapter 6 This chapter describes specifications and after-sales service for the projector. 92 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 93: Technical Information

    NAME ? PROJECTOR Projector name query Manufacturer name INF1 ? Panasonic Returns manufacturer name. query PT-TW340 / PT-TW250 / INF2 ? PT-TX400 / PT-TX310 / Model name query Returns model name. PT-TX210 Other information INF0 ? ××××× Returns information such as version number.
  • Page 94: Serial In> Terminal

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information terminal The terminal of the projector conforms with RS-232C so that the projector can be connected to and controlled from a computer. Connection Connecting terminals on projector Computer D-Sub 9p (female) D-Sub 9p (male) Communication cable (straight) Pin assignments and signal names...
  • Page 95 Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Basic format Transmission from the computer starts with STX, then the command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control. Colon(1 byte) 3 command characters (3 bytes) Parameter (undefined length) End (1 byte) Start (1 byte) Basic format (with sub command)
  • Page 96 Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information Cable specifications [When connected to a computer] Projector Computer ( terminal) (DTE specifications) Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available. r Projector control command Command Control contents Parameter/return string Remark (parameter) Power on...
  • Page 97: List Of Compatible Signals

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Technical Information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the type of signals compatible with the projectors. f Symbols that indicate formats are as follows. V = VIDEO/S-VIDEO, R = RGB, Y = YC , H = HDMI Scanning frequency PnP * Dot clock...
  • Page 98 *4 VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking)-compliant. Note f The number of display dots is 1 280 x 800 for the PT-TW340 and PT-TW250 and 1 024 x 768 for the PT-TX400, PT-TX310, and PT-TX210. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Eco]: 0.5 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Normal]: 6 W 1.5 cm (0.59”) (aspect ratio 16 : 10) PT-TW340, PT-TW250 Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63”) (aspect ratio 4 : 3)
  • Page 100 *3 The terminal is only for PT-TX210. *4 This terminal is only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. *5 The terminal is only for PT-TW340, PT-TW250, PT-TX400 and PT-TX310. *6 This is an average value. It may differ depending on individual product.
  • Page 101: Dimensions

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Dimensions Dimensions 97 (3-13/16") 87.5 (3-7/16") 124.3 (4-29/32") 9.8 (12/32") 335 (13-3/16") 134.1 (5-9/32") 68.5 (2-11/16") 167.5 (6-19/32")  Actual dimension may differ by product. ENGLISH - 101...
  • Page 102: 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 103: Index

    Chapter 6 Appendix - Index Index How to adjust the state of the image ..37 Projector body ........20 [H Position] .........49 [Project way] ........51 Accessing from the Web browser ..75 [H.Size] ..........50 button Accessories ........17 Remote control ......19, 40 Adjusting adjustable feet ....29 Air filter unit.........86 ...
  • Page 104 Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Panasonic Corporation Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ W0514GC0 -ST © Panasonic Corporation 2014...

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