PT-VW330E Model No. PT-VX400E Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. For information on using the product via a network, refer to “Operating Instructions – Network Operations”.
Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
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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 batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Do not use unspecified batteries. Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
Read this first! CAUTION: ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result. Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Quick steps Auto Setup Function For details, see the corresponding pages. This function enables Input search, 1. Set up your projector. Auto Keystone correction and Auto Æ page 19) PC adjustment by pressing the <AUTO SETUP> button. Direct Power Off Function 2.
Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 6) Basic operations by using the remote Important Information control........... 30 Read this first! ........... 2 Using the AUTO SET function ........30 Switching the input signal ..........30 Contents .............
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Contents Image 1-4 ..............42 Closed caption .............. 54 Image adjust..........43 Lamp power ..............55 Remote control ............. 55 Contrast ................ 43 Security ................ 55 Brightness ..............43 Fan ................56 Color ................43 Fan control ..............56 Tint ................43 Video delay control ............
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.
It is recommended to have authorized engineer or your dealer replace the lamp unit. Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany - ENGLISH...
Precautions for Use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Numbers in the brackets ( ) show the number of accessories. Remote control unit (x1) CD-ROM (x1) Batteries (AAA/R03 or Power cord (x1) (6451048745) (6103591056) AAA/LR03 type) (x2) (6103580203) (6451048738) PT-VW330E...
Precautions for Use Contents of the supplied CD-ROM The contents of the supplied CD-ROM are as follow. [: Instructions/List (PDF), : Software] Operating Instructions – Projector Operations. Operating Instructions – Network Operations. Multi Projector Monitoring & Control Software 2.6(Windows) ...
About Your Projector Remote control (18) (9) <VOLUME> (+/-) Buttons Adjusts the volume of the speaker. ( page 32) Æ (10) <ON/STAND-BY> Button (10) Turn the projector on or off. ( page 26) Æ (11) <KEYSTONE> Button Correct keystone distortion. ( page 31) Æ...
About Your Projector Projector body (9) (10) (11) (12) (12) (1)(2) (3) ■ Bottom view (13) (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...
About Your Projector Control panel (3) <INPUT> button Selects the input signal. ( page 30) Æ (4) <ON/STAND-BY> button Turn the projector on/off. (5) <POWER> indicator Indicate the power status. (6) <MENU> button Displays the MENU screen. ( page 34) Æ...
Using Remote control Using Remote control Installing and Removing batteries Open the cover Install batteries and close the cover (Insert the – side first.) Remove the batteries in the reverse order of installation. 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.
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. Mounting on the ceiling and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting forward projecting from rear (Using translucent screen) Mounting on the ceiling and Setting on a desk/floor and...
Setting up Screen size and throw distance Place the projector referring Projected image to the diagram on the right and the figures of throwing Screen distance. You can adjust the L (LW/LT) display size L (LW/LT) * Projection distance (m) Height of the projection area (m) L (LW/LT) Width of the projection area (m)
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Setting up Projection distance for PT-VX400E (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 Minimum distance Maximum distance Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen diagonal (SD) (LW) (LT) (LW)
Setting up 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. You can turn the front adjustable feet to extend them.
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.
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 A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector. Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Picture (1) shown: AC Power cord holder Clamp...
Powering ON/OFF POWER indicator The power indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the <POWER> indicator before operating the projector. POWER indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or flashing The power cord is unplugged. The power cord is plugged. The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Powering ON/OFF Turning On the Projector Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the projector. Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet. The <POWER> indicator lights red. Open the lens cap. Press the <ON/STAND-BY> button to on the control panel or on the remote control.
Powering ON/OFF Enter a PIN code Press ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to fix the PIN Code Input Dialog Box number and move the red frame pointer to the next box. The number changes to . If you fixed an incorrect number, use the ◄...
Powering ON/OFF Turning Off the Projector Press the <ON/STAND-BY> button on the control panel or on the remote control, and Power off? appears on the screen. Power off? disappears after 4 seconds. Press the <ON/STAND-BY> button again to turn off the projector. The <POWER> indicator starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep running.
Projecting Æ Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord ( page 24) and switch on the Æ power ( page 26) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image. Selecting the image Select an input signal.
Basic operations by using the remote control Switches to Computer 1(RGB)/ COMPUTER 1 Computer 1(Scart)/Computer 1(Component) input. Switches to Computer 2(RGB) COMPUTER 2 input. HDMI Switches to HDMI input. VIDEO Switches to Video input. S-VIDEO Switches to S-video input. Switches to Computer 1 COMPONENT (Component) input.
Basic operations by using the remote control Using the KEYSTONE button Using the INFO. button This function allows you to correct keystone distortion. This function allows you to display the information menu. button button If a projected picture still has keystone distortion after pressing the <AUTO SET>...
Basic operations by using the remote control Using the AV MUTE function Using the LAMP button This function allows you to select the lamp mode for changing the brightness on the screen. button button Press the < AV MUTE> button on the remote control to black out the image.
Basic operations by using the remote control Using the IMAGE button This function allows you to select a desired image mode of the screen. button Press <IMAGE> button on the remote control to select the desired image mode among [Dynamic], [Standard], [Real], [Cinema], [Blackboard (Green)], [Colorboard], [Image 1], [Image 2], [Image 3] and [Image 4].
Menu Navigation Press ► or the <SELECT> button. Navigating through the menu The submenu appears so that you can select the sub-menu item. Operating procedure Press the <MENU> button. The Main Menu screen appears. Press ▲▼ to select the desired sub- menu item.
Menu Navigation Main menu Sub menu The main menu consists of the following 9 menu The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu items. appears, and you can set and adjust the various items When a main menu item is selected, the screen in the submenu.
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Menu Navigation Image adjust [ Setting [ Sub-menu item Factory default Page Sub-menu item Factory default Page Contrast Language English Brightness Menu position Center Color* Auto setup Tint* Background Blue Color temp. Display Logo Green HDMI setup Blue Terminal Computer 2 Sharpness P IN P * Gamma...
Input menu There is no signal input from the computer. - - - - Select [Input] from the Main Menu (see Check the connection between your “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), computer and the projector. then select the item from the sub-menu. The preset system is manually adjusted in Mode 1 Remote Control...
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Input menu PAL/SECAM/NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific broadcast signal format from among [PAL], [SECAM], [NTSC], [NTSC 4.43], [PAL-M] and [PAL-N]. Component Auto The projector automatically detects an incoming video signal, and adjusts itself to optimize its performance. COMPONENT VIDEO SIGNAL FORMAT If the projector cannot reproduce proper video image, select a specific component video signal format...
AUTO PC adjust AUTO PC adjust Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), then select the item from the sub-menu. Control Panel Remote Control AUTO PC adj. Auto PC adjustment function is provided to automatically adjust Fine sync, Total dots, Horizontal and Vertical positions to conform to your computer.
Manual PC adjust Manual PC adjust Horizontal Select [PC adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), then select the item from the sub-menu. Press ▲▼ to select [Horizontal]. Press the <SELECT> button to display Control Panel Remote Control the adjustment dialog box.
Manual PC adjust Current mode Reset To reset the adjusted data, all adjustments will return Press ▲▼ to select [Current mode]. to their previous figures. Press ► or the <SELECT> button Press ▲▼ to select [Reset]. to enter the next submenu to show Press the <SELECT>...
Image select Blackboard(Green) Select [Image select] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), For the image projected on a blackboard. then select the item from the sub-menu. Press ▲▼ to select [Blackboard(Green)] and then press the <SELECT> button. This mode helps enhance the image projected Remote Control Control Panel...
Image adjust Image adjust Color Select [Image adjust] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), then select the item from the sub-menu. Press ▲▼ to select [Color]. Press the <SELECT> button to display Remote Control Control Panel the adjustment dialog box.
Image adjust Sharpness Press ▲▼ to select [Red]. Press ▲▼ to select [Sharpness]. Press the <SELECT> button to display Press the <SELECT> button to display the adjustment dialog box. the adjustment dialog box. Press ◄► to adjust the setting value. Press ◄►...
Image adjust Progressive Press ▲▼ to select [Progressive]. Press the <SELECT> button to display the dialog box. Press ◄► to select the desired item. An interlaced video signal can be displayed in progressive mode. Select one of the following options. [Progressive] cannot be selected when [480p], [576p], [720p], [1035i] or [1080i] is selected.
Screen Screen True Select [Screen] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), Provide the image in its original size. When the then select the item from the sub-menu. original image size is larger or smaller than the panel size (1280 x 800), the projector enters to the panning Remote Control...
Screen To exit the Digital zoom +/– mode, press any button Custom adj. except the <D.ZOOM +/–>, <SELECT> and ▲▼◄► buttons. Adjust the screen scale and position manually with this function. To return to the previous screen size, select a screen Press ▲▼...
Screen Ceiling Reset This function is used to project the image from a To reset the adjusted data, all adjustments will return ceiling-mounted projector. to their previous figures. Press ▲▼ to select [Reset] and then Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling] and then press the <SELECT>...
Sound Sound Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), Press ▲▼ to select [MIC] and then then select the item from the sub-menu. Press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to switch the MIC function Remote Control Control Panel On/Off.
Setting Setting Menu position Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), This function is used to change the position of the On- then select the item from the sub-menu. Screen Menu. Press ▲▼ to select [Menu position]. Remote Control Control Panel Press the <SELECT>...
Setting Auto keystone *2 : Use this function when you want to project the image as early as possible even when the lamp is not bright enough. Auto Always works and corrects keystone *3 : Hide the On-Screen Displays except; distortion according to the projector's tilt.
Setting Logo PIN code change Terminal Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four- The COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT terminal on digit number. the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code input or monitor output.
Setting Subpicture size Timer Press ▲▼ to select [Subpicture size] Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then and then press the <SELECT> button. press the <SELECT> button. Press ▲▼ to select one among the Press ▲▼ to set the Timer(1~30min). items as below.
Setting Attention P-timer To stop the [P-timer] function, press the <P-TIMER> button. This function allows you to change the setting of the To cancel the [P-timer], press and hold the <P-TIMER> P-timer and execute it. button for a few seconds. Press ▲▼...
Setting Lamp power Security This function allows you to change brightness of the This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN screen. code lock function to set the security for the projector operation. Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and Press ▲▼...
Setting PIN code change *2 : Select this mode when using the projector in high altitudes (about 1,200 meters or more above The PIN code can be changed to your desired four- the sea level) where the fans have less cooling digit number.
Setting Press ▲▼ to set the Timer. Factory default Select from [Off/1000H/2000H/3000H/40 00H/5000H/6000H] depending on the use This function returns all setting values except for [PIN environment. code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp power], [Filter counter] and [Total power savings] to the factory Filter counter reset default settings.
Information Information Lamp power Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see “Navigating through the menu” on page 34), The selected lamp mode is displayed. then select the item from the sub-menu. Lamp runtime Remote Control Control Panel The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed. Power management [Off] , [Ready] or [Shut down], and [Timer] are displayed.
LAMP REPLACE and WARNING Indicators LAMP REPLACE and WARNING Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur inside the projector, the <POWER>, <LAMP REPLACE> and/or <WARNING> indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. CAUTION Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Turning off the projector”. Æ...
Replacement Before 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 24, 28) Æ Be sure to observe the procedure “Turing off the projector” ( page 28) when performing power supply operation.
Replacement Replace the air filter units. Put new filters back into the position. Make sure that the filters are fully inserted to the projector. Resetting the Filter Counter Be sure to reset the Filter counter after replacing the filter. ( page 57"...
Replacement Lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. You can check the total usage time using Lamp runtime in the Information menu on page 58. It is recommended to ask an authorized engineer to replace the lamp unit. Contact your dealer. Consult your dealer to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAV100).
Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit CAUTION: When the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not work with your face close to the projector. Attach the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely. When you experience difficulty in installing the lamp, remove it and try again. If you use force to install the lamp, the connector may be damaged.
Replacement 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 the hole on the lens cap. Push the other end of the string into the front part of the hook (as the picture shown) on the bottom of the...
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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Troubleshooting Reference Problem Cause page Is the HDMI cable securely connected? Picture from a HDMI device does not Turn off the power of the projector and the connected devices. Then turn — appear or picture is the power of the projector and the connected devices back on. not stable.
Technical Information 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. Connection Connecting terminals on projector Computer...
Technical Information 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)
Technical Information Cable specifications [When connected to a computer] Computer (DTE Projector specifications) 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 SVD = S-video INPUT selection RG1 = Computer 1(RGB)
Technical Information Other terminals Pin assignments and signal names of <S-VIDEO IN> terminal Pin No. Signal names Outside view GND (luminance signal) GND (color signal) Luminance signal Color signal Pin assignments and signal names of <COMPUTER IN 1/COMPONENT IN> terminal Pin No.
Technical Information Two window display combination list (PT-VW330E Only) Sub Window Computer 1 Computer 2 HDMI Video S-video Main Window Component RGB(Scart) HDMI Video S-video Computer 1 Component RGB(Scart) Computer 2 HDMI HDMI Video Video S-video S-video o : Picture in Picture combinations are enabled. x : Picture in Picture combinations are disabled Note When the input signal(s) is/are incompatible,...
Technical Information List of compatible signals The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projectors. Format : V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, C = COMPUTER, Y = YP , H = HDMI Scanning Picture Display Dot clock frequency quality * Mode...
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Technical Information Scanning Picture Display Dot clock frequency quality * Mode resolution * frequency Format (dots) (MHz) H (kHz) COMPUTER HDMI (Hz) VW330E VX400E 48.36 60.00 65.00 68.677 84.977 94.504 ○ ○ 60.023 75.03 78.75 ○ ○ 56.476 70.07 75.00 ○...
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Technical Information Scanning Picture Display Dot clock frequency quality * Mode resolution * frequency Format (dots) (MHz) H (kHz) COMPUTER HDMI (Hz) VW330E VX400E D-SXGA+3 1400 x 1050 65.120 59.900 122.430 75.00 60.00 162.00 ○ 81.25 65.00 175.50 UXGA 1600 x 1200 87.5 70.00 189.00...
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Technical Information Scanning Picture Display Dot clock frequency quality * Mode resolution * frequency Format (dots) (MHz) H (kHz) COMPUTER HDMI (Hz) VW330E VX400E 63.98 60.02 D-SXGA 1280 x 1024 60.276 58.069 93.067 31.65 29.8 53.48 D-1035i 1920 x 1035i 33.75 60.00 74.25...
Specifications Model No. PT-VW330E PT-VX400E Power supply AC100 V - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 100 V - 240 V 3.8 A-1.8 A 322 W When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [ECO]: 0.48W Power consumption When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to When [Standby mode] of [Setting] is set to [Network]: 12.5W [Network]: 10.0W...
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Specifications Model No. PT-VW330E PT-VX400E 1 (D-sub 15 pin female) [RGB signal] 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω (When G-SYNC: 1.0 [p-p] 75 Ω COMPUTER IN 1/ HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible COMPONENT IN VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible signal] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] including synchronization signal, P : 0.7 V [p-p] 75 Ω...
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Specifications Dimensions <Unit : mm> 350.0 13.78" 81.03 (3.19") Actual dimension may differ by product. 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 Input search ........50 Sharpness ........44 Installing and Removing batteries ..18 Sound ..........49 About Your Projector.......15 Accessories ........13 Specifications .........76 Standard .........42 Adjusting front adjustable feet ..22 Keystone........31, 47 Standby mode ........53 Attaching the Lens Cap ....64 AUTO PC adjust ......39 Sub menu ........35 Switching the input signal ....30 Auto setup ........50...
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.