Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VX400NTU Panasonic
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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 -VX400NTU 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 Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de b at er ia s us ada s BR A SIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Read this rst! ENGLISH - 9 Important Information Important Safety Notice 4 - E NGLISH Imp ortan t Inf ormat ion Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Read this rst! 10 - ENGLISH Important Information Important Safety Notice E NGLISH - 5 Imp ortan t Inf ormat ion.
ENGLISH - 11 This function enables Input search, Auto PC adjustment, Focus assist, Screen t and Colorboard 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.
12 - ENGLISH Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Contents Be sure to read “Read this rst!”. ( pages 2 to 10) Important Information Read this rst! ...................................
ENGLISH - 13 Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Real .............................................................................. 48 Cinema ................................................
14 - 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 - 15 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 16 - 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 - 17 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 18 - 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 - 19 Preparation About Y our Projector Remote control * Center part is <SELECT> Button. Outer part is <MOUSE POINTER> Button. (1) <ST AND-BY> Button T urn the projector off ( Æ page 33). (2) Signal Emission indicator Light red while a signal is being sent from the remote control to the projector .
About Y our Projector 20 - ENGLISH Preparation (14) <POINTER> Button Act as the On-Off switch for the Pointer . ( Æ page 37) (15) <P AGE > Buttons Scroll back and forth the pages on the screen when g iving a pr esen tatio n. T o use thes e but tons, connect the projector and your computer with a USB cable.
About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 21 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 22) (7) Lamp cover ( Æ page 69) The lamp unit is located inside.
About Y our Projector 22 - ENGLISH Preparation Control panel (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (1) <SELECT> Button Execute the selected item. (2) ▲▼◄► (VOL -/+) Buttons _ Navigate the MENU display . _ Adjust the volume level or mute the sound.
About Y our Projector ENGLISH - 23 Preparation (1) LAN Connects to a LAN cable for network connection. (2) USB Connector (Series A) Insert the USB thumb drive directly (refer to “Operation Instructions, Network operations”).
Using Remote control 24 - 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 - 25 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 26 - 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 - 27 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.
28 - ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH - 29 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 30 - ENGLISH 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 ENGLISH - 31 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 32 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Enter a PIN code PIN Code Input Dialog Box When using the control panel J Press ▲▼ to enter a number . Press ► to x the number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to .
Powering ON/OFF ENGLISH - 33 Basic Operation Press the <ON/ST AND-BY > button on the c ontrol 1 ) panel or the <ST AND-BY> button on the remote control, and Power off? appears on the screen.
34 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Projecting Adjusting the image automatically Easy setting function makes the semi-automatically adjustment possible, so that to get the optimal image. Auto setup function including these following functions ( Æ page 56-57).
Projecting ENGLISH - 35 Basic Operation The focus assist bar will display different colors ac- cording to the clarity of image. Color state Red The projected image is turning unclear . Y ellow The projected image is turning clear . Blue The projected image is optimal.
36 - 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 PC adjustment], [Focus assist], [Screen t] and [Colorboard] during signal input from a computer .
Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 37 Basic Operation Using the wireless mouse function <L-CLICK/R-CLICK> buttons act as left/right mouse button while the projector and a computer are connected with a USB cable, and move the pointer on the screen with <MOUSE POINTER> button .
Basic operations by using the remote control 38 - ENGLISH Basic Operation Note The white arrows indicate that there is no correction. z A red arrow indicates the direction of correction.
Basic operations by using the remote control ENGLISH - 39 Basic Operation Using the FREEZE function Y ou can freeze the projected image and stop the sound temporarily , regardless of the playing condition of the connected device.
40 - ENGLISH Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu Operating procedure J Press the <MENU> button. 1 ) The Main Menu screen appears.
Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 41 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 42 - ENGLISH Settings Image adjust [ ] Sub-menu item Factory default Page Contrast 32 49 Brightness 32 49 Color* 1 32 49 T int* 1 32 49 Color temp.
ENGLISH - 43 Settings Input menu Select [Input] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 44 - 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 - 45 Settings AUT O PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), then select the item from the sub-menu.
Manual PC adjust 46 - ENGLISH Settings Manual PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 - 47 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].
48 - ENGLISH Settings Image select Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 - 49 Settings Select [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 50 - 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 - 51 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 52 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 - 53 Settings Screen Digital zoom + Zoom in the images. Press ▲▼ to select [Digital zoom +] 1 ) and then press the <SELECT> button. The On-Screen Menu disappears and z [D.
54 - ENGLISH Settings Screen Rear This function is used to project the image from rear of the screen. Press ▲▼ to select [Rear] 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 left/right reversed.
Sound ENGLISH - 55 Settings Sound Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 56 - ENGLISH Settings Setting Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), 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 - 57 Settings J Focus assist [Focus assist] function is available when it is set to [On]. Then press the <AUT O SET> button on the remote control or the <AUTO SETUP> button on the control panel, [Please wait...] appears, the adjustment starts.
Setting 58 - ENGLISH Settings Logo This function allows you to customize the screen logo with [Logo select], [Logo PIN code lock] and [Logo PIN code change] functions. Press ▲▼ to select [Logo]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button. 2 ) Press ▲▼ to choose the desired item.
Setting ENGLISH - 59 Settings Pointer Y ou can emphasize a part of the projected image with this function. Press ▲▼ to select [Pointer]. 1 ) Press ► or the <SELECT> button to 2 ) access the submenu.
Setting 60 - ENGLISH Settings Attention When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be z running depending on the temperature inside the projector even if the projector is turned off. If [Standby mode] is set to [Eco], the signals come z from MONITOR OUT and AUDIO OUT terminal are unavailable.
ENGLISH - 61 Settings Setting 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 62 - 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 - 63 Settings Filter counter reset J After replacing the lter , be sure to reset the timer . Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 1 ) reset]. Press the <SELECT> button. 2 ) [Filter counter Reset?] appears. Select [Y es] z to continue.
Information 64 - ENGLISH Settings Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 40), then select the item from the sub-menu.
LAMP REPLACE and W ARNING Indicators ENGLISH - 65 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.
66 - 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 29, 33) Be sure to observe the procedure “T uring off the projector” ( z Æ page 33) when performing power supply operation.
Replacement ENGLISH - 67 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 68 - 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 64. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit.
Replacement ENGLISH - 69 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 70 - 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 through the hole on the 1 ) lens cap and then tie a knot in the string to secure it in place.
ENGLISH - 71 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 72 - ENGLISH Maintenance Problem Cause Reference page Picture from a computer does not appear . The cable may be longer than the optional cable. z — The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct. z — Picture from a HDMI device does not appear or picture is not stable.
ENGLISH - 73 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 74 - 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 - 75 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 76 - ENGLISH Appendix Other terminals J Pin assignments and signal names of <S-VIDEO IN> terminal 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 - 77 Appendix USB CONNECT OR (T ype A) Outside view Pin No. Signal names +5V - Data + Data GND USB CONNECT OR (T ype B) J Outside view Pin No.
T echnical Information 78 - ENGLISH Appendix List of compatible signals The following table species the types of signals compatible with the projectors.
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 79 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VX400NTU COMPUTER HDMI XGA 1024 x 768 48.36 60.00 65.00 AA C 68.677 84.977 94.
T echnical Information 80 - ENGLISH Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VX400NTU COMPUTER HDMI D-SXGA+3 1400 x 1050 65.120 59.900 122.430 H UXGA 1600 x 1200 75.
T echnical Information ENGLISH - 81 Appendix Mode Display resolution * 1 (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality * 2 PnP Format H (kHz) V (Hz) P T- VX400NTU COMPUTER HDMI D-SXGA 1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02 108 H 60.276 58.069 93.
82 - ENGLISH Appendix Specications Model No. PT -VX400NTU 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 (100 V - 120 V), 0.5 W (220 V - 240 V) When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 14.
Specications ENGLISH - 83 Appendix Model No. PT -VX400NTU 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 84 - ENGLISH Appendix Dimensions <Unit : mm> 254.4 （ 10.0" ） 97.0 （ 3.82" ） 87.5 （ 3.44" ） 9.5 （ 0.38" ） 350.0 （ 13.78" ） 81.03 (3.19") 52.3 （ 2.06" ） 3.
ENGLISH - 85 Appendix Index A About Y our Projector....................... 19 Accessories .................................... 17 Adjusting front adjustable feet ........ 27 Attaching the Lens Cap .................. 70 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.
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