Panasonic Projector PT-DW100U User Manual

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Special Features
Adjust clock page  „
Click [Detailed set up], then [Adjust clock] to display the Adjust clock page.
Time zone selection
Button to update time zone setting
Button to update time and date settings 
New date field
New time field
Note
If the time becomes incorrect immediately after setting the correct time, then the battery needs to be changed.  • 
Contact the dealer where you bought the projector to have the battery changed.
Network config page  „
Click [Detailed set up], then...

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How to use network functions (continued)
Firmware update page  „
(The firmware should be updated only by an individual with the specialized knowledge required to do this.)
Enter here the filename of the firmware to be 
updated.
After entering the filename, press the [Upload] 
button. Data transfer is now commenced.
It will require several minutes for the data to 
be transferred.
The time taken will differ depending on the 
network conditions.
Displays the current version.
Displays the...

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Special Features
 
Using the PJLink™ protocol
The network function of the projector supports PJLink™ class 1, and the PJLink™ protocol can be used to 
perform projector setting and projector status query operations from a PC.
Supported commands
The following table lists the PJLink™ protocol commands that can be used to control the projector.
Command Control details Notes
POWR Power supply controlParameters
0 = Standby
1 = Power ON
POWR ? Power supply status queryParameters
0 = Standby  1 =...

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Using the  serial terminals
The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its connection terminals, and this terminal is compliant 
with RS-232C/RS-422. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control.
Examples of connection
For RS-232C  „
Single projector  z
RS-232C IN RS-422 IN
RS-422 OUTSERIAL
PC
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Communication cable (straight) Connection terminals on projector D-Sub 9-pin (female)
Multiple projectors  z
RS-232C IN RS-422 IN...

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For RS-422  „
Single projector  z
RS-232C IN RS-422 IN
RS-422 OUTSERIAL
PC
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Communication cable (straight) Connection 
terminals on 
projectorD-Sub 9-pin (female)
Multiple projectors  z
RS-232C IN RS-422 IN
RS-422 OUTSERIALRS-232C IN RS-422 IN
RS-422 OUTSERIALPC
Connection 
terminals on 
projector 1Connection 
terminals on 
projector 2
Communication cable (straight) Communication cable (straight)D-Sub 9-pin (male) D-Sub 9-pin (female) D-Sub 9-pin...

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Using the serial terminals (continued)
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this 
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2Pn ETXA D I 1 I 2 ;
Start 
(1 byte)(2 bytes) Two ID 
characters 
(2 bytes)
ZZ, 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z
Semicolon 
(1 byte)
ID designate3 command 
characters 
(3 bytes)Colon 
(1 byte)
Parameter
(undefined length)End
(1 byte)
Attention
No command can be sent or...

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Special Features
Cable specifications
Connecting to a PC  „
For RS-232C  z
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9NC NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC NC ProjectorComputer (DTE 
specifications)
When multiple projectors are connected  „
1
2
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4
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2
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1st 
(RS-422 OUT)2nd 
(RS-422 IN)
Attention
To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that fits to your  • 
personal computer. 

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Using the  Remote 2 terminal
Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the connection terminals of the main unit, it is possible to operate the 
projector from a control panel etc. furnished in a distant location where infrared remote control signal cannot be 
received.
Example of a control panel layout
Remote terminal External control
Remote terminal/External control
STANDBY ON
LAMP
RGB1
RGB2VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Projector set up in a meeting room Control panel located in a different room
DVI-D
Pin...

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Information
Monitor Lamp Indicators
Five monitor lamps are provided at the top of main unit front to inform the user of the lamp replacement time and 
unusual internal temperature. These lamps indicate the degree of abnormality by combination of blinking and/or 
lighting lamps. Turn off the power and take the proper measure according to the table below.
FILTER
CLEANINGOPEN
CLOSE
LAMP 4 monitor (LAMP 4)
LAMP 2 monitor (LAMP 2)
LAMP 1 monitor (LAMP 1)
LAMP 3 monitor (LAMP 3)
Temperature...

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Cleaning and replacement of air filter
If the air filter is blocked with too much dust, the inside of the projector will become hot and the temperature 
monitor (TEMP) indicator will flash and the power will turn off. The static electric mesh filter should be replaced 
and the metal mesh filter and brush inside the filter unit should be cleaned after approximately 2 000 hours of use, 
although this is a guide only and the actual time will vary depending on the operating conditions....