Panasonic Projector PT-SX300A User Manual

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LCD Projector  Commercial Use
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
ENGLISH
Model No. 
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Contents
Contents
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Chapter 1  Preparation
Precautions for use....................................................12
Cautions when transporting ..................................12
Cautions when installing  ....................................... 12
Security ................................................................ 14
Notes on Using Wireless Connection  ...................15
Cautions on use  ................................................... 17
Disposal  ................................................................ 17
Accessories  .......................................................... 18
Optional accessories  ............................................ 19
About your projector ..................................................20
Remote control ..................................................... 20
Projector body  ...................................................... 21
Preparing the remote control .....................................24
Inserting and removing the batteries  ....................24
When using the system with   multiple projectors  ............................................. 24
Chapter 2  Getting Started
Setting up ..................................................................26
Installation mode .................................................. 26
Parts for ceiling mount (optional)  ..........................27
Projected image and throw distance  ....................27
Adjusting adjustable feet  ......................................29
Connecting ................................................................30
Before connecting ................................................ 30
Connecting example: AV equipment  ....................31
Connecting example: Computers  .........................32
Chapter 3  Basic Operations
Switching on/off the projector ....................................34
Connecting the power cord  ..................................34
Power indicator  ..................................................... 35
Switching on the projector  ....................................36
When the initial setting screen is displayed  ..........36
Making adjustments and selections  .....................38
Switching off the projector .................................... 39
Projecting...................................................................40
Selecting the input signal .....................................40
Adjusting the image  .............................................. 41
Operating with the remote control .............................42
Using the AV mute function .................................. 42
Using the mute function  ........................................ 42
Adjusting the volume  ............................................ 42
Using the freeze function  ......................................43
Using the automatic setup function  ......................43
Using the  button ....................... 43
Using the digital zoom function  ............................44
Using the presentation timer function  ...................45
Using the  button ........................... 45
Setting the ID number of the remote control  ........46
Chapter 4  Settings
Menu navigation ........................................................48
Navigating through the menu  ...............................48
Main menu  ............................................................ 49
Sub-menu  ............................................................. 50
[PICTURE] menu .......................................................52
[PICTURE MODE] ................................................ 52
[CONTRAST] ........................................................ 52
[BRIGHTNESS] .................................................... 52
[COLOR] ............................................................... 53
[TINT]  ................................................................... 53
[SHARPNESS] ..................................................... 53
[COLOR TEMPERATURE] ................................... 53
[ADVANCED MENU] ............................................ 54
[DAYLIGHT VIEW]  ................................................ 54
[NOISE REDUCTION] .......................................... 54
[TV-SYSTEM] ....................................................... 55
[RGB/YP
BPR] ......................................................... 55
 [POSITION] menu ....................................................56
[REALTIME KEYSTONE] ..................................... 56
[SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]   ..................................56
[SHIFT]  ................................................................. 59
[DOT CLOCK] ....................................................... 59
[CLOCK PHASE] .................................................. 60
[OVER SCAN] ...................................................... 60
[ASPECT] ............................................................. 60
[FRAME LOCK] .................................................... 61
[LANGUAGE] menu...................................................62
Changing the display language ............................62  
						

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[DISPLAY OPTION] menu .........................................63
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] ......................................63
[HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] ........................................ 64
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]
 (Only for NTSC, 
480i YCBCR input)  ............................................ 64
[SCREEN SETTING]  ............................................ 65
[STARTUP LOGO]  ................................................ 66
[AUTO SETUP SETTING]  ....................................66
[SIGNAL SEARCH] .............................................. 66
[BACK COLOR] .................................................... 67
[WIDE MODE]  ...................................................... 67
[SXGA MODE] ...................................................... 67
[P-TIMER]  ............................................................. 67
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]  ......................................... 69
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu ...................................70
[STATUS] .............................................................. 70
[COMPUTER INPUT SETTING] ...........................70
[PROJECTOR ID] ................................................. 70
[INITIAL START UP] ............................................. 71
[PROJECTION METHOD]  ....................................71
[LAMP POWER]  ................................................... 71
[LAMP RUNTIME] ................................................ 71
[ECO MANAGEMENT]  ......................................... 72
[EMULATE] ........................................................... 73
[FUNCTION BUTTON] ......................................... 74
[AUDIO SETTING]  ............................................... 74
[TEST PATTERN] ................................................. 75
[FILTER COUNTER] ............................................. 76
[INITIALIZE ALL] .................................................. 76
[SECURITY] menu ....................................................77
[PASSWORD] .......................................................77
[PASSWORD CHANGE] ...................................... 77
[TEXT DISPLAY] .................................................. 78
[TEXT CHANGE] .................................................. 78
[MENU LOCK] ...................................................... 78
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD] ................................ 78
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP] ............................... 79
[NETWORK/USB] menu ............................................80
[NAME CHANGE] .................................................80
[MEMORY VIEWER LIGHT]  .................................80
[STATUS] .............................................................. 82
[INITIALIZE]   ......................................................... 82
Chapter 5  Operation of Function
About Memory Viewer function ..................................84
What you can project with the Memory Viewer 
function .............................................................. 84
Cautions on using USB Memory  ..........................84
Displaying the Memory Viewer screen  .................85
Playing the pictures  .............................................. 85
Executing the slide  ............................................... 85
Termination of the Memory Viewer  .......................85
Network connections .................................................86
When connecting via wireless LAN  ......................86
About Presenter Light ................................................88
About VueMagic Pro ..................................................90
Web control function ..................................................91
Computer that can be used  ..................................91
Accessing from the web browser  .........................91
Chapter 6  Maintenance
Lamp and temperature indicators ............................101
When an indicator lights up  ................................101
Care and Replacement............................................102
Preparations ....................................................... 102
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR .......................... 102
Care and Replacement (continued).........................103
REPLACE THE LAMP UNIT ..............................103
Troubleshooting .......................................................107
Chapter 7  Appendix
Technical information ...............................................109
 terminal ........................................ 109
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD] operations  ............11 2
List of compatible signals  ...................................11 2
Specifications ...........................................................11 4
Dimensions ...............................................................11 6
Precautions for Attaching Ceiling Mount Bracket .....11 7
Index .......................................................................\
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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.
WARNING:
1. Remove the plug from the mains socket when this unit is not in use for a\
 prolonged period of time.
2.  To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified 
service personnel.
3.  Do not remove the earthing pin on the mains plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three prong earthing-
type mains plug. This plug will only fit an earthing-type mains socket. This is a safety feature. If you are 
unable to insert the plug into the mains socket, contact an electrician.\
 Do not defeat the purpose of the 
earthing plug.
WARNING:
This equipment is compliant with Class B of CISPR32. In a domestic envir\
onment this product may cause radio 
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate mea\
sures.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DON ’
T OPEN
Indicated on the projector
o
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated  “
dangerous voltage ”
 within the product ’
s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
7
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler\
t the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product.
WARNING:TURN THE POWER OFF AND DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET 
BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP UNIT.
CAUTION:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instruct\
ions. This includes using 
the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to\
 computer or peripheral 
devices. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user ’
s 
authority to operate this device.  
						

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WARNING:
 rPOWER
The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equip\
ment 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. 
f If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
f If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply.
 
f If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, cut off the power supply.
Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the \
projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.  
f Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it exces
-
sively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a \
bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord tha\
t might be necessary.
Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power conn\
ector into the projector terminal.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.  
f Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loos\
e from the wall.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks or fire. Please note that if you do not use the provided power 
cord to ground the device on the side of the outlet, this may result in \
electric shocks.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
 
f If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage t\
he insulation.
 
f If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the powe\
r plug out from the wall outlet.
Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry clot\
h regularly.
Do not handle the power plug and power connector with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
 rON  USE / INS TA L L ATION
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector .
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where \
the projector may come into contact with 
oily smoke or steam.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or deterioration of components. 
Deterioration of components (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of the projector or on top 
of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over th\
e projector, and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector.
 
f Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places.
 
f Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could \
be drawn into the air intake port.
 
f Provide at least 1 m (40
”
) of space between any walls or objects and the exhaust port, and at le\
ast 50 cm 
(20 ”
) of space between any walls or objects and the intake port.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air exhaust port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
 
f Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port. Do not place your hands or\
 face, or objects which cannot with
-
stand heat close to this port.  
						

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WARNING:
Do not look at or place your skin into the light emitted from the lens w\
hile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. 
f Strong light is emitted from the projector
’
s lens. Do not look at or place your hands directly into this light.
 
f Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In a\
ddition, turn off the power and discon
-
nect the power plug when you are away from the projector.
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.  
f For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector
. Do not allow the  
projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the projec -
tor.  
f Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector.
 
f If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer.
 
f Particular attention must be paid to children.
Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Using the ceiling mount bracket other than the specified one will result in falling accidents.
 
f Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent\
 the projector from falling down.
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly, it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
 
f Be sure to use the wire provided with the ceiling mount bracket as an ex\
tra safety measure to prevent the 
projector from falling down. (Install in a different location to the ceiling mount bracket.)
 rACCESSORIES
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.
 
f Do not use unspecified batteries.
 
f Do not use chargeable batteries.
 
f Do not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 
f Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 
f Do not allow the + and – terminals of the batteries to come into cont\
act with metallic objects such as neck
-
laces or hairpins.
 
f Do not store or carry batteries together with metallic objects.
 
f Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic ob\
jects.
 
f Make sure the polarities (+ and –) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 
f Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix different types of batteries.
 
f Do not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary
.
 
f Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury
.
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
 
f Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medi\
cal advice immediately.
Do not remove unspecified screws during the lamp unit replacement.
Doing so can cause electric shocks, burns, or injury.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.  
						

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WARNING:
Lamp replacement 
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion\
 and severe injury or accidents will 
result. 
f The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 
f Before replacing the lamp unit, be sure to turn the power off and to disconnect the power plug from the wall 
outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
 
f When replacing the lamp unit, turn the power off and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before 
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projecto\
r.
 
f Using the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may\
 cause short circuits or overheat
-
ing, and result in electric shock or fire.
Do not allow children to reach the batteries.
Accidentally swallowing them can cause physical harm.   
f If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly.
 
f Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.
CAUTION:
 rPOWER
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and th\
e 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.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
 rON  USE / INS TA L L ATION
Do not place heavy objects on top of the projector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced an\
d fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
 
f Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector.
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
 
f Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near heat\
ers.
Do not install the projector in a location where salt pollution or corro\
sive gas may occur.
Doing so may result in falling due to corrosion. Also, it may result in malfunctions.
Do not place objects in front of the lens while the projector is being u\
sed.
Doing so can cause fire, damage to an object, or malfunction of the projector
.
 
f Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector
’
s lens.
Do not stand in front of the lens while the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause damage and burns to clothing.
 
f Extremely strong light is emitted from the projector
’
s lens.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks to 
occur.  
						

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CAUTION:
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, keep mounting screws and pow\
er cord from contact with metal 
parts inside the ceiling.
Contact with metal parts inside the ceiling can cause electric shocks.
 rACCESSORIES
Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken 
pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was \
released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause 
injury. 
f If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek medical 
advice immediately.
 
f Ask your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, remove the \
batteries from the remote control.
Failure to observe this will cause the batteries to leak, overheat, catch fire or explode, which may result in fire or 
contamination of surrounding area.
 rMAINTENANCE
Ask your dealer about cleaning inside the projector once a year.
Continuous use while dust is accumulated inside the projector may result in fire.
 
f For cleaning fee, ask your dealer.  
						

							 
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f Windows®, Windows Vista®, and Internet Explorer® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft 
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
 
f Mac, Mac OS, OS X, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Safari are trademarks of\
 Apple Inc., registered in the United 
States and other countries.
 
f IOS is a trademark and registered trademark of Cisco in the United State\
s and other countries and is used 
under license.
 
f Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
 
f VueMagic is a trademark of Pixelworks, Inc.
 
f HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
 
f Adobe and Adobe Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. in the United States 
and/or other countries.
 
f Some of the fonts used in the on-screen menu are Ricoh bitmap fonts, whi\
ch are manufactured and sold by 
Ricoh Company, Ltd.
 
f All other names, company names and product names mentioned in this manua\
l are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective owners.
Please note that the 
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 rSoftware information regarding this product
This product incorporates the following software.
(1) The software which is developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation
(2) The software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation
(3) The software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version2.0 (GPL V2.0)
(4)  The software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version2.1 (LGPL V2.1)
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warranty, without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. As for the terms 
and conditions, please refer to the software license of the supplied CD-\
ROM.
If you wish to ask any questions as to the software, please contact (sav
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email.
 rIllustrations in this manual
 
f Illustrations of the projector, screen, and other parts may vary from the actual product.
 
f Pictures shown are illustrations of PT-SX320A in this manual, other models have their own characteristics and 
may be different from them.
 rReference pages
 
f Reference pages in this manual are indicated as (
x page 00).
 rTerm
 
f In this manual, the 
“
Wireless remote control unit ”
 accessory is referred to as  “
Remote control ”
.  
						

							 
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Features of the Projector
Highly flexible setup
 
w KEYSTONE, CORNER CORRECTION and 
CURVED CORRECTION functions allow 
you to correct the distortion of the various 
images easily.
A portable lightweight projector with 
fashionable design
 
w With a weight of only 2.3 kg, it is very 
suitable for mobile office.
It provides clear and bright images by 
using technology of high brightness 
and daylight view
 
w You can keep the projected image bright 
and vivid even in well-lit rooms where the 
ambient light sources cannot be controlled.
Provides USB Viewer function without 
the use of a PC display
 
w This function makes it is possible to project 
the still image stored in the USB memory.
Quick Steps
For details, refer to the corresponding pages.
1. Set up the projector.
(x page 26)
2. Connect with external devices.
(x page 30)
3. Connect the power cord.
(x page 34)
4. Switch on the projector.
(x page 36)
5. Make initial settings.
(x page 36)
 
f Take this step when you switch on the power for 
the first time after purchasing the projector.
6. Select the input signal.
(x page 40)
7. Adjust the image.
(x page 41)