Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PT-VX400U Panasonic
Go to page of 82
Operating Instructions Projector Operations LCD Projector Commercial Use Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual J for future use. For information on using the product via a network, refer to “Operating Instructions – Network Operations”.
Read this rst! 2 - ENGLISH Important Information Read this rst! W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Power Supply: This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V , 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only .
Read this rst! ENGLISH - 3 Important Information FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT -VW330U/PT -VX400U T rade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, NJ 07094 T elephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.
Read this rst! 4 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: PO WER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur . If the following problems occur , cut off the power supply immediately .
Read this rst! ENGLISH - 5 Important Information W ARNING: Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualied technician. If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
Read this rst! 6 - ENGLISH Important Information W ARNING: ACCESSORI ES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly , and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch re. Do not use unspecied batteries.
Read this rst! ENGLISH - 7 Important Information CAUTION: PO WER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector . If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and re, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result.
Read this rst! 8 - ENGLISH Important Information T rademarks HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI • Licensing LLC. Other names, company names or product names used in these operating instructions are the trademarks or • registered trademarks of their respective holders.
ENGLISH - 9 This function enables Input search, Auto Keystone correction and Auto PC adjustment by pressing the <AUT O SETUP> button. With the Direct Power Of f function, you can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn of f the breaker even during projection.
10 - ENGLISH Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contents Be sure to read “Read this rst!”. ( pages 2 to 8) Important Information Read this rst! ....................................
ENGLISH - 11 Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Image 1-4 ..................................................................... 44 Image adjust............................................. 45 Contrast .
12 - ENGLISH Important Information Precautions for Use Cautions when transporting When transporting the projector , hold it securely by its bottom and avoid excessive vibration and impacts. z Doing so may damage the internal parts and result in malfunctions.
Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 13 Important Information Cautio ns when set ting the pro jec tor s J z Do not stack the projectors. Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the z projector . Avoid heating and cooling air from the air conditioning system z directly blow to the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .
Precautions for Use 14 - ENGLISH Important Information Cautions on use I n ord er to get th e pi ctu re qu al ity J Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light z from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Precautions for Use ENGLISH - 15 Important Information Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector . Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the number of accessories.
Precautions for Use 16 - ENGLISH Important Information Contents o f the supp li ed J CD-R O M The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow . [ : Instructions/List (PDF), : Software] Operating Instructions – Projector Operations. Operating Instructions – Network Operations.
ENGLISH - 17 Preparation About Y our Projector Remote control * <P IN P> Button is only for PT -VW330U. (1) <AUTO SET> Button Execute the setting of Auto setup in the setting menu. ( Æ page 52) (2) Input Selection Buttons: <COMPUTER 1>, <COMPUTER 2>, <HDMI>, <VIDEO>, <S-VIDEO>, <COMPONENT>.
About Y our Projector 18 - ENGLISH Preparation (1) Remote control signal receiver (2) Focus Ring Adjusts the focus. (3) Projection Lens (4) Zoom Lever Adjusts the zoom. (5) Air intake port (6) Control Panel and Indicators ( Æ page 19) (7) Lamp cover ( Æ page 65 ) The lamp unit is located inside.
About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 19 Preparation Rear terminals Control panel (1) LAN Connects to a LAN cable for network connection. (2) HDMI Connects to HDMI input signals. (3) COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN Connects to COMPUTER IN 1/ COMPONENT IN input signals.
Using Remote control 20 - ENGLISH Preparation Using Remote control Installing and removing batteries Open the cover 1 ) Install batteries and close the cover 2 ) (Insert the – side rst.) Remove the batteries in the reverse order of z installation.
ENGLISH - 21 Getting Started Setting up Projection method Y ou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. T o set the desired method in the projector .
Setting up 22 - ENGLISH Getting Started Screen size and throw distance Place the projector referring to the diagram on the right and the gures of throwing distance.
Setting up ENGLISH - 23 Getting Started J Projection distance for PT -VX400U (All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) Minimum distance (L W) Maximum distance (L T) 0.
Setting up 24 - ENGLISH Getting Started Adjusting front adjustable feet Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both side of the projector . Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt.
ENGLISH - 25 Getting Started Connections Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z T urn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables.
26 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF Connecting the power cord Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to prevent it from coming off. Power cord holder J A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector .
Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 27 Basic Operation POWER indicator The power indicator informs you the status of the power . Conrm the status of the <POWER> indicator before operating the projector . POWER indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or ashing The power cord is unplugged.
Powering ON/OFF 28 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) computer , VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector . Connect the projector ’s AC power cord into an 2 ) AC outlet. The <POWER> indicator lights red. Open the lens cap.
Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 29 Basic Operation Enter a PIN code PIN Code Input Dialog Box Press ▲▼ to enter a number . Press ► to x the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box.
Powering ON/OFF 30 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Press the <ON/ST AND-BY> button on the top 1 ) control or on the remote control, and Power off? appears on the screen. Press the <ON/ST AND-BY> button again to turn 2 ) off the projector . The <POWER> indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running.
ENGLISH - 31 Basic Operation Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( Æ page 26) and switch on the power ( Æ page 28) to start the projector . Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the image Select an input signal.
32 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AUT O SET function This function allows you to automatically adjust Input search, Auto Keystone correction and Auto PC adjustment during signal input from a computer .
Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 33 Basic Operation Using the KEYST ONE button This function allows you to correct keystone distortion.
Basic operations by using the remote control 34 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Using the A V MUTE function button Press the < A V MUTE> button on the remote control to black out the image. T o restore to normal, press the < A V MUTE> button again or press any button.
Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 35 Basic Operation Using the IMAGE button This function allows you to select a desired image mode of the screen.
36 - ENGLISH Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu Operating procedure J Press the <MENU> button. 1 ) The Main Menu screen appears.
Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 37 Settings Main menu The main menu consists of the following 9 menu items. When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a submenu selection screen.
Menu Navigation 38 - ENGLISH Settings Image adjust [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page Contrast 32 45 Brightness 32 45 Color* 1 32 45 T int* 1 32 45 Color temp.
ENGLISH - 39 Settings Input menu Select [Input] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Computer 1: RGB/Component /RGB (Scart) Press ▲▼ to select [Computer 1].
Input menu 40 - ENGLISH Settings P AL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/P AL-M/P AL-N If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among [P AL], [SECAM], [NTSC], [NTSC 4.
AUT O PC adjust ENGLISH - 41 Settings AUT O PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.
Manual PC adjust 42 - ENGLISH Settings Manual PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Some computers employ special signal formats which may not be tuned by Multi-scan system of this projector .
Manual PC adjust ENGLISH - 43 Settings Current mode Press ▲▼ to select [Current mode]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button 2 ) to enter the next submenu to show H-sync freq. and V -sync freq. of the connected computer . Clamp Press ▲▼ to select [Clamp].
44 - ENGLISH Settings Image select Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Dynamic For viewing pictures in a bright room. Press ▲▼ to select [Dynamic] and then press the <SELECT> button.
Image adjust ENGLISH - 45 Settings Select [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Contrast Press ▲▼ to select [Contrast]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box.
Image adjust 46 - ENGLISH Settings Red Press ▲▼ to select [Red]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the setting value. 3 ) Operation Adjustment Adjustment range Press ►. deepen red tone Maximum value 63 Press ◄.
Image adjust ENGLISH - 47 Settings Progressive Press ▲▼ to select [Progressive]. 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button to display 2 ) the dialog box. Press ◄► to select the desired item. 3 ) An interlaced video signal can be displayed in z progressive mode.
Screen 48 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Normal Provide the image to t the screen size while maintaining the aspect ratio of the input signal.
ENGLISH - 49 Settings Custom adj. Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. Press ▲▼ to select [Custom adj.]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button to 2 ) enter the next submenu. Press ▲▼ to choose the item you 3 ) want to adjust.
50 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Ceiling This function is used to project the image from a ceiling-mounted projector . Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then 1 ) press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to change the image. 2 ) When this function is set to [On], the picture will z be top/bottom and left/right reversed.
Sound ENGLISH - 51 Settings Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel V olume Press ▲▼ to select [V olume] and then 1 ) Press the <SELECT> button.
Setting 52 - ENGLISH Settings Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu. Remote Control Control Panel Language Press ▲▼ to select [Language]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button.
Setting ENGLISH - 53 Settings Auto keystone J Auto Always works and corrects keystone distortion according to the projector's tilt. Manual Works only when pressing the <AUT O SET> button on the remote control or the <AUTO SETUP> button on the control panel.
Setting 54 - ENGLISH Settings Logo PIN code change J Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four- digit number . Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 ) change]. Press the <SELECT> button. 2 ) Current logo PIN code dialog box appears. z Press ▲▼ to enter the current code.
Setting ENGLISH - 55 Settings Subpicture size J Press ▲▼ to select [Subpicture size] 1 ) and then press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) items as below . Y ou can change the subpicture size among z Small, Middle and Large.
Setting 56 - ENGLISH Settings P-timer This function allows you to change the setting of the P-timer and execute it. Press ▲▼ to select [P-timer]. 1 ) Press ► or <SELECT> button to 2 ) access the submenu. Mode J Press ▲▼ button to select one mode 1 ) among the items as below .
ENGLISH - 57 Settings Lamp power This function allows you to change brightness of the screen. Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 1 ) then press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) modes as below . Y ou can also press the <LAMP> button to z display [Lamp power].
Setting 58 - ENGLISH Settings PIN code change J The PIN code can be changed to your desired four- digit number . Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 1 ) and then Press <SELECT> button. Current Pin code dialog box appears. z Press ▲▼ to enter the current code.
Setting ENGLISH - 59 Settings Press ▲▼ to set the Timer . 2 ) Select from [Off/1000H/2000H/3000H/4000H/ z 5000H/6000H] depending on the use environment. Filter counter reset J After replacing the lter , be sure to reset the timer . Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 1 ) reset].
Information 60 - ENGLISH Settings Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 36), then select the item from the sub-menu.
LAMP REPLACE and W ARNING Indicators ENGLISH - 61 Maintenance LAMP REPLACE and W ARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the p rojector , the <POWER>, <LAMP REPLACE> and/or <W ARNING> in dicators will inform you.
62 - ENGLISH Maintenance Replacement Before replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect z the power plug from the wall outlet. ( Æ pages 26, 30) Be sure to observe the procedure “T uring off the projector” ( z Æ page 30) when performing power supply operation.
Replacement ENGLISH - 63 Maintenance Replace the air lter units. 2 ) Put new lters back into the position. Make sure that the lters are fully inserted to the projector . z R ese t t ing the Filter Count er J Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the lter .
Replacement 64 - ENGLISH Maintenance J Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Y ou can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the Information menu on page 60. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit.
Replacement ENGLISH - 65 Maintenance J Replacing the Lamp unit CAUTION: When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector . z Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely . z When you experience difculty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again.
Replacement 66 - ENGLISH Maintenance Attaching the Lens Cap When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap. Attach the lens cap according to the following procedures. Thread the string (supplied) through 1 ) the hole on the lens cap.
ENGLISH - 67 Maintenance T roubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Problem Cause Reference page Power does not turn on. The power cord may not be connected. z — No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
T roubleshooting 68 - ENGLISH Maintenance Problem Cause Reference page Picture from a HDMI device does not appear or picture is not stable. Is the HDMI cable securely connected? z 25 T urn off the power of the projector and the connected devices. Then turn z the power of the projector and the connected devices back on.
ENGLISH - 69 Appendix T echnical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specication, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector .
T echnical Information 70 - ENGLISH Appendix J Basic format T ransmission from the computer begins with STX, then the command, parameter , and ETX are sent in this order . Add parameters according to the details of control. STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 Pn ETX When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary .
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 71 Appendix J Cable specications [When connected to a computer] Projector 1 NC NC 1 Computer (DTE specications) 2 2 3 3 4 NC NC 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 J Control c.
T echnical Information 72 - ENGLISH Appendix Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <S-VIDEO IN> terminal J Outside view Pin No. Signal names GND (luminance signal) GND (color signal) Luminance signal Color signal Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER IN 1/COMPONENT J IN> terminal Outside view Pin No.
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 73 Appendix T wo window display combination list (PT -VW330U Only) o : Picture in Picture combinations are enabled. x : Picture in Picture combinations are disabled Note When the input signal(s) is/are incompatible, mark will be displayed on the Main/Sub picture z .
T echnical Information 74 - ENGLISH Appendix List of compatible signals The following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors.
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 75 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VW330U P T- VX400U COMPUTER HDMI XGA 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 65.00 A AA C 68.
T echnical Information 76 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VW330U P T- VX400U COMPUTER HDMI D-SXGA+3 1400 x 1050 65.120 59.900 122.430 H UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 77 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VW330U P T- VX400U COMPUTER HDMI D-SXGA 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 108 H 60.276 58.
78 - ENGLISH Appendix Specications Model No. PT -VW330U PT -VX400U Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 100 V - 240 V 3.8 A-1.8 A 322 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.48W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 12.
Specications ENGLISH - 79 Appendix Model No. PT -VW330U PT -VX400U T erminals COMPUTER IN 1 / COMPONENT IN 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards 80 - ENGLISH Appendix Dimensions <Unit : mm> 254.4 （ 10.0" ） 350.0 （ 13.78" ） 81.03 (3.19") 52.3 （ 2.06" ） 3.8 （ 0.15" ） 97.0 （ 3.82" ） 87.5 （ 3.44" ） 9.
ENGLISH - 81 Appendix Index A About Y our Projector....................... 17 Accessories .................................... 15 Adjusting front adjustable feet ........ 24 Attaching the Lens Cap .................. 66 AUTO PC adjust .................
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
An important point after buying a device Panasonic PT-VX400U (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Panasonic PT-VX400U yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Panasonic PT-VX400U - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Panasonic PT-VX400U you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Panasonic PT-VX400U will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Panasonic PT-VX400U, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Panasonic PT-VX400U.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Panasonic PT-VX400U. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Panasonic PT-VX400U along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
