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PT-LX351U PT-LX321U PT-LX271U 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!” (See pages 2 to 8).
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions. The user must use the provided RGB computer interface cable with ferrite cores. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user's authority to operate this device.
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Read this first! FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-LW321U / PT-LW271U / PT-LX351U / PT-LX321U / PT-LX271U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102-5490 Telephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com...
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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. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
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If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. 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. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
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Read this first! WARNING: ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the battery improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, battery to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Do not use unspecified battery. Do not disassemble coin cell battery. Do not heat the battery or place them into water or fire.
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Read this first! CAUTION: POWER 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 fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
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Read this first! Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias deverão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento.
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Æ page 25) interrupt meetings or classes. (Lamp power mode: ECO (*1: 3 500 lm is for PT-LX351U. 3 200 lm is for PT-LW321U and PT-LX321U. 3. Connect the power cord. 2 700 lm is for PT-LW271U and Æ page 27) PT-LX271U.)
Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 8) Basic operations by using the remote Important Information control........... 31 Read this first! ........... 2 Switching the input signal ..........31 <LAMP> button ............31 Contents ........... 10 <INFO.>...
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Contents Audio ............42 Mute ................42 Volume ................. 42 In Standby Mode (Audio) ..........42 Options ............. 43 Auto Source ..............43 Input ................43 Auto Power Off (Min) ............ 43 Lamp Settings .............. 43 High Altitude ..............44 Dust Filter Reminder ...........
Precautions for Use Cautions when transporting 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. Do not transport the projector with the adjustable feet extended. Doing so may damage the adjustable feet. Cautions when installing Do not set up the projector outdoors.
Make your password as difficult to guess as possible. Change your password periodically. 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. The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others.
Precautions for Use Cautions on use In order to get the picture quality 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. 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.
Note The model numbers of accessories are subject to change without prior notice. Optional accessories Options Model No. ET-LAL330 (for PT-LX321U, PT-LW321U, PT-LX271U and PT-LW271U) Replacement lamp unit ET-LAL340 (for PT-LX351U) ET-PKV100H (for high ceilings) Ceiling Mount Bracket ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
About Your Projector Remote control (12) <INFO.> button Displays [Information] menu. (13) <VIDEO> button Switches to Video source. (11) (14) <KEYSTONE +> button Adjusts the image to compensate for distortion (12) caused by tilting the projector. (13) (15) <IMAGE> button Selects the color mode among Dynamic, PC, (14) Movie, Game and User.
About Your Projector Projector body 12 9 12 4 12 5 12 6 12 7 (1) Control panel and indicators ( Æ page 18) (10) Lamp cover ( Æ page 57) (2) Air intake port (11) Security slot Attaches the commercial shackle lock, (3) Zoom lever manufactured by Kensington, to protect your (4) Speaker...
About Your Projector Control Panel and Indicators (1) <ON(G) / STANDBY(R)> indicator (6) <TEMP> indicator Indicates the projector’s status. Indicates the status of the internal temperature or the cooling fan of the projector. (2) < v / b > button (7) <LAMP>...
About Your Projector Connecting terminals (1) <HDMI IN> (8) <SERIAL IN> This is a terminal to connect to HDMI signal. This is a RS-232C compatible terminal to (2) <MONITOR OUT> externally control the projector by connecting a This is a terminal to output the RGB signal or computer.
Using Remote control Using Remote control Installing and Removing battery Press the guide and pull Install new battery into Put the battery base out the battery base. the compartment. back. Remove the old Lithium coin cell battery and install new one (CR2025). Ensure that the side with a “+”...
Setting up Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods to set the desired method in the projector. Setting on a desk/floor and Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forward projecting forward Menu setting* Menu setting* [Ceiling Mount]...
Diagonal length of the projection Screen area (m) *1: LW: Minimum distance, LT: Maximum distance Projection distance for PT-LW321U and PT-LW271U All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m) Projection size For 4:3 aspect ratio...
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Setting up Calculation formulas for projection distance Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following calculations. The calculation result is with the "m" unit. (The calculated distance below may contain a certain error.) If the screen dimensions are written as "SD", For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio...
Setting up Adjusting the Projector's Height The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height. Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the below picture and retract by rotating in the op- posite direction. Adjustable range Adjustable range Front adjustable feet :...
Connections Connections Before connecting to the projector Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no optional cable is available for connection of the device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Connections Connecting example: Computers Control Computer Monitor Computer Computer Audio equipment Connecting example: AV equipment Blu-ray disk DVD player Audio equipment player (with built-in TBC) - ENGLISH...
Basic Operation Powering ON/OFF Powering ON/OFF Connecting the power cord Use the supplied power cord to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure that it is fully inserted into the projector. For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” ( pages 2 to 8).
Powering ON/OFF ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator before operating the projector. <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator Indicator status Status No illumination The power plug is not connected to the outlet. The power is switched off.
Powering ON/OFF Powering On the Projector Connect the power plug to the power outlet. Enter Standby status when the <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator is lighting / blinking in red. Press the < v / b > button on the control panel or the remote control. When the <ON(G)/STANDBY(R)>...
Projecting Projecting Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( page 27) and switch on the Æ power ( page 29) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Æ...
Basic operations by using the remote control Basic operations by using the remote control <INFO.> button Press this button to display the [Information] menu. Button Press the <INFO.> button on the remote control. Note Æ For details, see “Information”. ( page 44) <FREEZE>...
Basic operations by using the remote control <IMAGE> button <MUTE> button Press this button to display the picture mode menu Press this button to temporarily turn off the sound. and to change the settings of the image. Button Button Press the <MUTE> button on the remote Press the <IMAGE>...
Settings On-screen Display Menus On-screen Display Menus How to operate menu Operation steps Press <MENU> button on the remote control or on the control panel. Main Menu displays. Use ▲▼ to select any item in the Main Menu. The selected item is highlighted in orange. Press ►.
On-screen Display Menus Menu Tree Main Menu Sub Menu 2nd Sub Menu Default Value Range Color Mode Dynamic / PC / Movie / Game / User Wall color White / Light Yellow / Light Blue / White Pink / Dark Green Brightness 0 ~ 100 Contrast...
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Reminder Lamp Normal / AUTO / ECO1 / Normal Power ECO2 for PT-LX351U. Lamp Settings Mode Normal / AUTO / ECO for PT-LW321U / PT- LW271U / PT-LX321U / PT-LX271U. Options Clear Yes / No Lamp Hours High Altitude On / Off...
Picture Picture Press ► to display the choosing dialog Select [Picture] from the Main Menu (see “How box. to operate menu” on page 33) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. Press ◄► to select the desired item. White For White color.
Picture Note Sharpness During Video input signal and when the color mode is NTSC or NTSC 4.43, [Hue] can be adjusted. You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image. When [RGB] is selected at [Color Space] menu, [Hue] is Press ▲▼...
Position Position Note Select [Position] from the Main Menu (see “How If an aspect ratio which is different from the aspect ratio to operate menu” on page 33) and then select for the input signals is selected, the pictures will appear the item from the Sub Menu.
Position V. Position Press the ▼◄ on the remote control Shift the projected image position vertically. or the ◄ on the control panel to Press ▲▼ to select [V. Position]. adjust the bottom of Press ► to display the adjustment the keystone.
Setting Setting Do not display Closed Caption. Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 33) and then select Displays the CC1 data. the item from the Sub Menu. Displays the CC2 data. Displays the CC3 data. Displays the CC4 data.
Press ▲▼ to select [Reset]. Startup Logo Press ► to display the setting dialog box. Set this function to display the Panasonic logo when Press ▲▼ to select [Yes]. the projector is turning on. Press ▲▼ to select [Startup Logo].
Audio Audio In Standby Mode (Audio) Select [Audio] from the Main Menu (see “How to operate menu” on page 33) and then select This function is used to switch the output audio signal the item from the Sub Menu. from the <VARIABLE AUDIO OUT> terminal On/Off at standby mode.
Options searched when [Auto Source] is set to [On]. Select [Options] from the Main Menu (see “How To remove the check mark, choose the desired to operate menu” on page 33) and then select item and press ►. the item from the Sub Menu. Auto Power Off (Min) Set the time to automatically turn off the projector when there is no signal input.
1 000 hours. Normal / AUTO / ECO1 / ECO2 for PT-LX351U. Normal AUTO ECO for PT-LW321U / PT- Cleaning up Reminder LW271U / PT-LX321U / PT-LX271U. Reset the air filter used time to zero.
The projector will acquire the IP Select [LAN] from the Main Menu (see “How to address automatically. operate menu” on page 33) and then select the item from the Sub Menu. User must set the [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and [DNS] manually.
Store Save the network settings. Press ▲▼ to select [Store]. Press ► to display the setting dialog box. Press ▲▼ to switch [Yes]/[No]. Press ► to execute. Select [Yes] to start executing and the resetting message appears. The store procedure finishes when the message disappears.
Connect to Network The projector has a network function, and the following operations are available from the computer using the web browser control. Setting and adjustment of the projector. Display of the projector status. Transmission of an E-mail message when there is a problem with the projector. This projector supports "Crestron RoomView"...
Computer operation via network Connection can be made with wired LAN. However, confirm to your system administrator on network settings before changing any settings. Turn on the computer. Make the network setting according to your system administrator. Æ If the projector settings are the default settings ( page 45), the computer can be used with the following network settings.
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Main Menu description (1) Projector Information Click this item and the [Projector Information] displays. (2) LAN Setting Click this item and the [LAN Setting] displays. (3) Projector Status and Control Click this item and the [Projector Status and Control] displays. (4) E-mail Setting Click this item and the [E-mail Setting] displays.
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Projector Status and Control Sets the projector status and adjusts Image and Audio controls. (1) [Projector Status] Confirm Projector Status. Press [Refresh] button to refresh. Press [Power ON] or [Power OFF] button to operate power status. Set the time for the projector to shut down automatically when there is no signal input in [Power Saving].
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Crestron RoomView Control Tool "Crestron RoomView" is a system developed by Crestron Electronics, Inc. which collectively manage and control multiple system devices connected via the network, from a computer. For details of "Crestron RoomView", refer to the Crestron Electronics, Inc. website (Provided only in English).
intenance About indicator status About indicator status If an indicator turns on If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <TEMP> and/or <LAMP> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. Attention Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Powering off the projector”.
Maintenance/replacement Maintenance/replacement Before cleaning/replacing the unit When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to turn off the power and disconnect Æ the power plug from the wall outlet. ( pages 27, 29) Æ Be sure to observe the procedure “Powering off the projector” ( page 29) when performing power supply operation.
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Maintenance/replacement Install the air filters. Hold the air filters with the protrusion up towards the top panel as shown in the picture and insert them until you hear a "click" sound. Reset the [Filter Reminder]. Æ Turn on the power and perform [Cleaning up Reminder] in the [Options] menu. page 44) Attention Turn off the power before you clean the air filters.
Maintenance/replacement Replacing the unit Air filters The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective. A replacement air filter unit is available separately. (service component) Contact your dealer for the optional air filters. Also, please replace the air filters together when replacing the lamp unit. The air filters (Part Number: Longer filter with 5 rows of intake vents H518PC13G041, Shorter filter with 3 rows of intake vents H518PC12G041) are included with the [ET-LAL330 / ET-LAL340] replacement lamp unit.
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The estimated duration before replacement is 3 000 hours for PT-LX351U, 4 000 hours for PT-LX321U, 4 500 hours for PT-LW321U, and 5 000 hours for PT- LW271U / PT-LX271U. However, this may be shortened depending on individual lamp characteristics, usage conditions, and the installation environment.
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Confirm the lamp used time in the [LAMP settings] Æ page 43). (Values obtained by the following calculation formula contain a slight error.) For PT-LX351U / PT-LW321U Lamp use time = [Lamp used time (Normal)] + [Lamp used time (ECO)] × 0.75 For PT-LX321U Lamp use time = [Lamp used time (Normal)] + [Lamp used time (ECO)] ×...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Please check following points. For details, see the corresponding pages. Reference Problem Cause page The power cord may not be connected. — No electric supply is at the wall outlet. — Power does not turn The circuit breakers have tripped. —...
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1. First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer. 2. Press the appropriate keys listed below for your notebook manufacturer to send signal out from notebook to projector. Partial, scrolling Panasonic [Fn]+[F3] SAMSUNG [Fn]+[F4] or incorrectly Gateway [Fn]+[F4] Acer ...
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Troubleshooting Reference Problem Cause page Dust Filter Reminder Message: This message displays when the projector reached the timer set in the [Filter Reminder (Hour)]. In this case, please clean the air filters or replace them. Lamp Warning Message: The lamp has reached its end of life, please replace it as soon as possible.
Appendix Appendix Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Attention Set the [UART Mode] in the [Setting] menu to [RS-232] before controlling the projector via <SERIAL IN>...
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Appendix Basic format Transmission 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. Colon (1 byte) Start 3 command Parameter (1 byte) characters (undefined length) (1 byte) (3 bytes) When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
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Appendix Control commands When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available: [Projector control command] Command Control contents Remarks Power [ON] Power [OFF] (Parameter) VID = Video INPUT selection RG1 = Computer 1 RG2 = Computer 2 HD1 = HDMI Turn off the projection and sound temporarily.
Appendix Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER 1 IN/COMPUTER 2 IN> terminal Pin No. Signal names Outside view G/G SYNC/Y + 5 V DDC data HD/SYNC : Not assigned DDC clock : GND terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <MONITOR OUT> terminal Pin No.
NAME ? Projector name query The name set for [Projector name] in [LAN Settings] is returned. INF1 ? Manufacturer name query “Panasonic” is returned. Answer the model name with "LW321U", "LW271U","LX351U", INF2 ? Model name query "LX321U" or "LX271U". CLSS ? Class information query “1”...
Appendix List of compatible signals The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, R = RGB, Y = YP , H = HDMI Scanning Plug and play * Display Dot clock frequency Mode resolution *...
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Appendix Scanning Plug and play * Display Dot clock frequency Mode resolution * frequency Format COMPUTER 1/ (dots) (MHz) H (kHz) V (Hz) HDMI COMPUTER 2 63.98 60.0 108.00 SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 79.98 75.0 135.00 91.15 85.0 157.50 1366x768 1 366 x 768...
For details of video signals that can be projected using this projector, refer to “List of compatible signals”. Æ pages 64-65) *3 : The value of native aspect ratio (4:3 for PT-LX351U, PT-LX321U and PT-LX271U; 16:10 for PT-LW321U and PT-LW271U). - ENGLISH...
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Specifications Model No. PT-LX351U PT-LX321U PT-LX271U PT-LW271U PT-LW321U 2 sets, high-density D-Sub 15p (female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 V [p-p] 75 Ω) COMPUTER 1 HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible IN /...
Actual dimension may differ by product. *1: PT-LX351U, PT-LX321U, PT-LX271U. *2: PT-LW321U, PT-LW271U. Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician. Even if it is during guaranteed period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling mount bracket which is not purchased from an authorized distributors, or environmental conditions.
Index Index Web Management ......48 About Your Projector.......16 Lamp Settings.........43 Accessories ........15 Lamp unit ........56 Adjusting the Projector's Height ..24 Language........40 Aspect Ratio ........38 LAN (Standby) ........41 Auto Power Off (Min) ......43 List of compatible signals ....66 Basic operations by using Maintenance/replacement ....53 the remote control .......31 Menu Location ........40...