Panasonic Projector Pt Dw7000e Operating Instructions

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Fan control
When using the projector over 1 400 m above sea
level, set to “HIGHLAND”.
FAN CONTROL NORMAL
HIGHLAND
OPTION
  OUTPUT RESOLUTION SXGA+
  AUTO SIGNAL ON
  FAN CONTROL NORMAL 
  P IN P OFF
  FUNC1 P IN P
  DVI EDID EDID2 (PC)
  PASSWORD
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGEOPTION
  OUTPUT RESOLUTION SXGA+
  AUTO SIGNAL ON
  FAN CONTROL NORMAL 
  P IN P OFF
  FUNC1 P IN P
  DVI EDID EDID2 (PC)
  PASSWORD
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
Output resolution
(D7700E only)
Pictures projected onto a screen (for SXGA) with a 5:4
aspect ratio can be displayed with the SXGA
resolution.
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “OPTION” with the 
buttons. 
Press “ENTER” button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “OUTPUT RESOLUTION” with
the buttons.
Auto signal
When unregistered signals are to be input frequently
because the unit is used at conferences or other
venues, the screen display position can be adjusted
automatically without having to press the AUTO SET
UP button on the remote control each time.
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “OPTION” with the 
buttons. 
Press “ENTER” button.
The OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “AUTO SIGNAL” with the 
buttons.
Switch between “SXGA+” and “SXGA”
with the  buttons. 
SXGA+ (1 400 x 1 050): For projecting pictures
onto a screen with an
aspect ratio of 4:3.
SXGA (1 280 x 1 024):  For projecting pictures
onto a screen with an
aspect ratio of 5:4.
Switch between “ON” and “OFF” with
the buttons. 
If unregistered signals are input when “ON” is
selected, auto setup will be initiated automatically. 
						

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Option settings
P IN P
This item is used to set the condition of the Picture-In-
Picture.
Main window
Subwindow
Use the  buttons to select OFF,
USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3.
When selecting an option other than OFF, the
submenu can be displayed by pressing the ENTER
button.
• Main window:
The input terminal for the main window is
displayed. The  buttons can be used to
select the input terminal.
Size: The user can specify the display size of the
main window between 10% and 100%.
Position: The user can specify the display position
of the main window on the screen.
•Subwindow:
The input terminal for the subwindow is displayed.
The  buttons can be used to select the input
terminal.
Size: The user can specify the display size of the
subwindow between 10% and 100%.
Position: The user can specify the display position
of the subwindow on the screen.
• Frame lock:
The user can select the window to apply frame
lock.
“MAIN WINDOW”: 
Frame lock is set for the input signals
specified for the main window.
“SUBWINDOW”: Frame lock is set for the input
signals specified for the
subwindow.
• Type:
The user can select the window that is displayed by
priority when two windows overlap.
“
MAIN WINDOW”: The main window is displayed by
priority.
“SUBWINDOW”: The subwindow is displayed by priority.
• Linearity:
The user can select the window to apply the linearity
correction when the P IN P function and the keystone
distortion correction function are both used
simultaneously. 
“
MAIN WINDOW”: The linearity correction is applied
to the main window.
“
SUBWINDOW”:The linearity correction is applied to
the subwindow.
Note
• The P IN P function is not available
depending on the input signals and the
selected input terminals.
• The main window’s picture adjustment
values such as the picture mode, gamma
selection and colour temperature setting
for the main window will be applied.
• In the normal screen (when the menu is
not displayed), the  buttons can be
used to switch the size and position of the
main window and subwindow when the P
IN P function is on.
P IN P:USER1
  MAIN WINDOW: RGB1
       SIZE
       POSITION
  SUB WINDOW: VIDEO
       SIZE
       POSITION
  FRAME LOCK: MAIN WINDOW
  TYPE: MAIN WINDOW
  LINEALITY MAIN WINDOW
     :MENU SELECT
     :CHANGE
OPTION
  OUTPUT RESOLUTION SXGA+
  AUTO SIGNAL ON
  FAN CONTROL NORMAL 
  P IN P USER1
  FUNC1 P IN P
  PASSWORD
     :MENU SELECT
     :CHANGE              ENTER:SUB MENU 
						

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Setting FUNC1
The user can specify the function of the “FUNC 1”
button on the remote control.
“P IN P”:  Enables setting of P IN P to OFF,
USER 1, USER 2, or USER 3.
(refer to page 72).
“LAMP POWER”: Enables the lamp power to be
switched between high and low
(refer to page 66).
“SIZE”:  Enables the picture size to be
selected (refer to page 52).
FUNC1
LAMP POWER
SIZE
P IN P
ET-MD77SD1
AUX
AUXET-MD77SD3
RGB1
Subwindow
Main window
RGB2 RGB1
RGB2ET-MD77DV
ET-MD77SD3
ET-MD77DV
EDID2 VIDEO input
S-VIDEO input
VIDEO input
S-VIDEO input
RGB input
EDID1-SD
EDID1-HD
SD
HD
EDID1-SD
EDID1-HD
EDID2
SD YCbCr input
HD YPbPr input
RGB input
YCbCr input
YPbPr input
RGB input
YCbCr input
YPbPr input
RGB input
YCbCr input
YPbPr input
ET-MD77SD11234
1
2
3
4
List of P IN P
: P in P (Picture in Picture) combinations are enabled
: P in P (Picture in Picture) combinations are disabled
1 480i, 576i
2 720/60p, 720/50p, 1 035/60i, 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/24sF, 1 080/30p, 1 080/25p, 1 080/24p
3 480p, 576p
4 720/60p, 720/50p, 1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/24sF, 1 080/30p, 1 080/25p, 1 080/24p
Password 
This function is used by a service person.
Input the password with the numeric buttons (0 to 9) of
the remote control and press ENTER button to confirm
the entry. 
						

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Pin assignments and signal names
The main unit is equipped with SERIAL terminals located in its terminal section on the side, and this terminal is
compliant with RS-232C. Also a serial output terminal is provided to enable plural projector control.
Examples of connection
Single projector Plural projectors
Start
(1 byte)
 ID designate3 command 
characters (3 bytes)Parameter
 (undefined length)End
(1 byte)  Two ID  
characters 
(2 bytes)
Semicolon
(1 byte)Colon
(1 byte)
ZZ, 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z
STX C1 C2 C3 : P1 P2Pn ETXA D I 1 I 2 ;
(2 bytes)
Attention
Note
PCD-Sub 9-pin (female) 
D-Sub 9-pin (male)
Communication cable
SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)
D-Sub 9-pin (female), 
external appearance
Serial input terminal Pin No.Signal name
TXD
RXD
GND
CTS
RTSDescription
NC
Send data
Receive data
Connected internally
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
D-Sub 9-pin (male),
external appearance
Serial output terminal
Pin No.
Signal name
RXD
TXD
GND
RTS
CTSDescription
NC
Receive data
Send data
NC
Ground
NC
Connected internally
NC
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameterRS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
9 600bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None
PC
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male)
Communication cable
D-Sub 9-pin 
(male) D-Sub 9-pin 
(female)
Communication cable
 
D-Sub 9-pin
(female)D-Sub 9-pin
(female) D-Sub 9-pin
(male)D-Sub 9-pin
(male)
SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)SERIALIN
OUTRS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R) RS-232C (G)
RS-422    (R)
• When the wrong command is sent, the ER401 or ER402 status is sent from the projector to the
personal computer.
• Projector ID supported on the RS-232C interface is ZZ (ALL) and a group of 1 to 64 and 0A to 0Z.
• If a command is sent with a projector ID specified, the projector will return answer back only in the
following cases:
If it coincides with the projector ID,
ID specification is ALL and VPS-SYSTEM is the master, or
ID specification is group and Group is the master.
• No command can be sent or received for 10 to 60 seconds after the lamp starts lighting. Try
sending any command after that period has elapsed.
• When sending several commands, be sure to wait for a response from the projector before sending
the next command. When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
Communication conditions (Factory setting)
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.
Using the serial terminals 
						

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Control commands
When controlling the projector from a computer, the following commands are available:
Cable specifications
• To connect the computer to the SERIAL terminal, prepare an adequate communication cable that
fits to your personal computer.Attention
Power “ON”
Power “OFF”
Switch input modes
Query for active 
lamp mode 
Active lamp mode
Lamp power setting
In standby mode, commands other than “PON” are invalid.
 • While the lamp is ON and being controlled, a “PON” command will not be accepted.
Parameter
VID = 
VIDEO       SVD = 
S-VIDEO
RG1 = 
RGB1       RG2 = 
RGB2       AUX=AUX
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = LAMP 1
3 = LAMP 2
Parameter
0 = DUAL
1 = SINGLE
2 = Only LAMP 1 is on
3 = Only LAMP 2 is on
Parameter
0 = HIGH, 1= LOW
 RemarksCommand   Function of command
PON
POF
I I S
QSL
LPM
OLP
“SINGLE” will use the 
lamp (LAMP 1 or LAMP 2) with
shorter operating hours.
Projector
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9NC
NC
NC
NCComputer
(DTE specifications) 
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 NC
NC
NC
NC
• If you need a detailed command list, please contact your dealer. Note 
						

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Using the REMOTE 2 terminal provided on the side 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.
Pin assignments and control
Be sure to short-circuit Pins  and  when controlling.
D-Sub 9-pin (female) 
external appearance
Note
Example of a control panel layout
Projector set up in a meeting roomControl panel located in a different room
STANDBYON
LAMP Remote terminalExternal control
Remote terminal/External control
RGB1 VIDEO
RGB2 S-VIDEO
Using the REMOTE 2 terminal
Names of terminals
GND
POWER
RGB1
RGB2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUX
SHUTTER
RST / SET
Open (H)
Controlled by remote control
OFF
Other
OFF
Short (L)
Controlled by external contact
ON
AUX
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
RGB2
RGB1
ON
GND
9
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
3Other
Other
Other
Other
• The “POWER”, “RGB” and “VIDEO” buttons on the remote control and projector will not operate when
pins  and  are shorted. In addition, it disables the main unit operation sections that correspond to
those functions, remote control buttons and RS-232C commands. 
						

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Displaying the internal test pattern
The projector has eight types of internal test patterns to check the condition of the set.
To display test patterns, follow the steps below.
• Results of adjustment on the image, picture quality, position, size and other factors will not be reflected
in test patterns.  Be sure to display the input signal before performing various kinds of setting.
Note
Press the MENU button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “TEST PATTERN” with the 
buttons.
Search through the various types of
test patterns with the  buttons.
Cycle of displayed internal test patterns
MENU screen
 + 
All whiteMENU screen
 + 
All blackMENU screen
 + 
Flag
MENU screen
 + 
Flag (inversion)
MENU screen
 + 
Colour bars
MENU screen
 + 
Focus
MENU screen
 + 
Window
(inversion)MENU screen
 + 
Window MENU screen
 + 
Entry screen
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
The RS-232C terminal of the projector is available as a RS-422 control terminal. RS-232C control terminal is
selected on shipping.
RS-422 control functions
CAUTION
Consult a service technician to
convert RS-422 control
functions. 
						

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Setting the security
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
PASSWORD
           :INPUT          ENTER:SET
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
The units security function serves to display the password input screen or to set and display the user companys
URL under the projected pictures.
Press the “MENU” button.
The MAIN MENU screen will be displayed.
Select “SECURITY” with the 
buttons.
Select “PASSWORD” with the 
buttons.
Switch “PASSWORD” with the 
buttons.
ON: Password entry is enabled.
OFF: Password entry is disabled.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The PASSWORD screen will be displayed.

Press the , , , , , ,  and 
buttons in this order, and then press the “ENTER”
button.

Enter the new password, and press the “ENTER”
button. 
Note
• Only asterisks  will appear on the screen
to represent the actual characters of the
password when the password is entered.
Setting the password
The PASSWORD screen can be displayed when the power has been turned on. Unless the correct password is
entered, the user will be prohibited from performing any operations apart from the power off ( ) button and lens 
adjustments. 
						

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SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
  
  
SECURITY
  PASSWORD OFF
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  TEXT DISPLAY OFF
  TEXT CHANGE 
  
TEXT
PASSWORD
   NEW
   CONFIRM
           :INPUT          ENTER:SET
Select “TEXT DISPLAY” with the 
buttons.
Select “ON” or “OFF” with the 
buttons.
ON: The text display is enabled.
OFF: The text display is disabled.
Note
• Only asterisks  will appear on the screen to
represent the actual characters of the password
when the password is entered.
Changing the password
The password can be changed.
Setting the text
The set text can be permanently displayed below the pictures being projected.
Changing the text
The characters displayed in the text can be changed when “ON” has been selected as the “TEXT DISPLAY”
setting.
Select “PASSWORD CHANGE” with the
buttons.
Select “TEXT CHANGE” with the 
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The PASSWORD screen will be displayed.
Set the password with the  ,  , 
and buttons.
Up to eight buttons can be set as the password.
Press the “ENTER” button.
For the purposes of confirmation, enter
the password again.
Press the “ENTER” button.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The TEXT screen will be displayed.
Select the text position with the 
buttons and the characters of the text
with the  buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The text is now changed. 
						

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How to use CP OPTION
MAIN MENU
         PICTURE
         POSITION
         ADVANCED MENU
         LANGUAGE
         OPTION
         TEST PATTERN
         SIGNAL LIST
         SECURITY
         CP OPTION
     :MENU SELECT
ENTER:SUB MENU
CP OPTION
  OSD ON
  SYSTEM SELECTOR
  
   
  
  
  
  
     :MENU SELECT    
     :CHANGE
The on-screen indication can be turned “ON” or “OFF” and the system selector setting can be changed using the
rear panel operating section of the main unit.
Setting the on-screen indication function
Procedure of setting
Hold down the “MENU” button for 3 or
so seconds.
If the on-screen function is “OFF”, the on-screen
indication will now appear, and the “CP OPTION”
item will be added to the main menu.
Select “CP OPTION” with the 
buttons.
Press the “ENTER” button.
The CP OPTION screen will be displayed.
Select “OSD” with the  buttons.
Select “ON” or “OFF” with the 
buttons.
ON: The on-screen indication function is set to
“ON”.
OFF: The on-screen indication function is set to
“OFF”.