Panasonic Projector PT-TW231RU User Manual

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Sound
Select [Sound] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 36), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote controlControl panel
Volume
Press ▲▼ to select [Volume] and then 
1  ) 
Press the  button.
Press ◄► to adjust the volume.
2  ) 
Operation Adjustment Adjustment 
range
Press ►. turn up the 
volume Maximum 
value 63
Press ◄. turn down the 
volume Minimum 
value 0
You can also press  buttons on 
 
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the remote control or control panel to adjust the 
volume.
Mute
Press ▲▼ to select [Mute] and then 
1  ) 
Press the  button.
Press the  button to switch 
2  ) 
the mute function On/Off.
Press the  button on the remote  
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control to temporarily turn off the sound. To turn 
the sound back on, press the  button 
again or press the  buttons. 
						

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Setting
Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 36), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
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Language
Press ▲▼ to select [Language].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to select the desired 
3  ) 
language.
The language used in the On-Screen Menu is 
 
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available in English, German, French, Italian, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, 
Norwegian, Danish,  Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, 
Czech, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Kazak, 
Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Tha
i.
Menu position
This function is used to change the position of the On-
Screen Menu.
Press ▲▼ to select [Menu position].
1  ) 
Press the  button to change 
2  ) 
the position.
The Menu position changes each time you  
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press  button as follows:
the center  → the bottom left  → the bottom right  → the 
top left  → the top right  → the center......
Auto setup
Press ▲▼ to select [Auto setup].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to select these functions as 
3  ) 
follows:
 
JInput search
      
  This function detects the input signal automatically. 
When a signal is found, the search will stop.
Off Input search will not work
On 1 Input search works*
1
On 2Input search works*2
●  When pressing the  button on the 
*1 : 
remote control.
 
●   When turning on the projector by pressing the <
*2 : 
> 
button
 on the remote control or control panel.
●   When pressing the  button on the 
remote control.
● When the current input signal is cut off.* 
*
  If the AV mute or Freeze function is active, cancel 
it to activate the Input search. It is also unavailable 
when On-Screen menu is displayed.
Auto PC adj. 
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On
Enables Auto PC adjustment *1
Off Disables Auto PC adjustment
When pressing the  button on 
*1 : 
the remote control.
Note
[Input search] and [Auto PC adj.] cannot be set [Off] at 
 
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the same time. 
						

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Background
Select the background screen for when no input signal 
is detected.
Press ▲▼ to select [Background].
1  ) 
Press the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch
3  ) 
 between each 
option as below.
Blue Blue colored background.
User The logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *
1" is projected.
Black Black colored background.
"  Logo Transfer Software" is included on the 
*1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Display
This function decides whether to display On-Screen 
Displays.
Press ▲▼ to select [Display].
1  ) 
Press the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch
3  ) 
 between each 
option as below.
On Show all the On-Screen 
displays *1
Countdown 
off Show the input image instead 
of the countdown when turning 
on the projector *
2
Off
Hide the On-Screen Displays *3
Use this function when you want to project 
*1 : 
images after the lamp becomes bright enough. 
The factory default setting is in this option.
Use this function when you want to project the 
*2 : 
image as early as possible even when the lamp 
is not bright enough. 
Hide the On-Screen Displays except;   
*3 : 
● On-Screen Menu. 
● [Power off?]  
● [P-timer] display. 
● No signal for [Power management]    
● [Please wait ...]   
●    Arrows for the [True] function and the [Digital 
Zoom +/-] function in the Screen Menu.
Logo
This function allows you to customize the screen logo 
with [Logo select], [Logo PIN code lock] and [Logo 
PIN code change] functions.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to choose the desired item.
3  ) 
Logo select 
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This function decides on the starting-up display from 
among following options.
Off
Show the countdown display only.
Default Show the factory-set logo.
User The logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *
1 " is projected.
"  Logo Transfer Software" is included on the 
*1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Logo PIN code lock 
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This function prevents an unauthorized person from 
changing the screen logo.
Off
The screen logo can be changed freely 
from the Logo Menu.
On The screen logo cannot be changed 
without a Logo PIN code.
Note
If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting, 
 
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press the  button and the Logo PIN code 
dialog box appears. Enter a Logo PIN code by following 
the steps below. The initial Logo PIN code is set to “4321” 
at the factory. 
						

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Logo PIN code change 
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Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 
1  ) 
change].
Press the  button.
2  ) 
Current logo PIN code dialog box appears. 
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Press ▲▼ to enter the current code.
3  ) 
The New Logo PIN code input dialog box  
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appears. Set a new Logo PIN code, a 
confirmation box appears, choose [Yes] to set 
the new Logo PIN code.
Attention
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it on 
 
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hand. If you lost the number, you could no longer change 
the Logo PIN code setting.
HDMI setup
This function is only used for HDMI input source.
Press ▲▼ to select [HDMI setup].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button.
2  ) 
The names for the output setting of Digital R/G/ 
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B vary from equipment to equipment.
Image 
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Normal
When the output of Digital R/G/B
equipment is set to Standard.
Enhanced When the output of Digital R/G/B
equipment is set to Enhanced.
Sound 
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HDMI When Digital input source is input,
Sound is set to HDMI.
Computer   When DVI input source is changed 
to HDMI input source, Sound is set 
to Computer.
Attention
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your 
 
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Digital R/G/B equipment.
Terminal
The COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT terminal on 
the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 
input or monitor output.
Press ▲▼ to select [Terminal] and 
1  ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the item.
2  ) 
Computer 2 Computer input
Monitor out Monitor out
Note
Terminal function is not available when selecting 
 
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[Computer 2] to the input source. Change the input 
source to the others (HDMI or Computer 1 or Video) so 
that the Terminal function will be available.
Power management
For reducing power consumption as well as 
maintaining the lamp life, the Power management 
function turns off the projection lamp when the 
projector is not operated for a certain period.
Press ▲▼ to select [Power 
1  ) 
management].
Press ► or the  button to 
2  ) 
access the submenu.
Mode 
J
Press ▲▼ and then press the 
1  ) 
 button to select one mode 
among the items as below.
Off [Power management] function is off.
Ready When the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the  
indicator changes to green blinking. 
In this condition, the projection lamp 
will be turned on if the input signal 
is reconnected or any button on the 
control panel or remote control is 
pressed.
Shut 
down When the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the power will be turned off.
Timer 
J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 
1  ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer(1~30min).
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Direct on
Press ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 
1  ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between On and 
2  ) 
Off.
When this function is set to [On], the projector  
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will be automatically turned on just by 
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Be sure to turn off the projector properly. If the 
 
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projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, 
the [Direct on] function does not work properly.
Standby mode
This function can set the electric power when the 
projector is standing by.
Press ▲▼ to select [Standby mode] 
1  ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between the items  
2  ) 
as below.
Eco Restricts some functions in 
standby mode to reduce power 
consumption.
Network Does not restrict functionality 
even in standby mode.
Note
When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be 
 
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running depending on the temperature inside the 
projector even if the projector is turned off.
Refer to "Operating Instructions - Network Operations
 
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".
If Standby mode is set to [Eco], you cannot use network 
 
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functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you 
cannot use some RS-232C protocol commands.
If set to [Network], you can use network functions when 
 
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the projector is standing by.
P-timer
This function allows you to change the setting of the 
P-timer and execute it.
Press ▲▼ to select [P-timer].
1  ) 
Press ► or  button to access 
2  ) 
the submenu.
Mode 
J
Press ▲▼ button to select one mode 
1  ) 
among the items as below.
Count up The P-timer display 000:00 
appears on the screen and the 
count up starts (000:00-180:00).
Count down The time set in the Timer setting 
appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts.
Timer 
J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 
1  ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to set the [Timer](1-180 Min).
2  ) 
Timer is available in [Count down] only. Factory  
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default value is 10 Min.
Execute 
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Press ▲▼ to select one among the 
1  ) 
items as below and then press the 
 button. 
Start It executes the count up or count 
down function.*1
Reset Reset the P-timer values.*2
ExitTo exit the P-timer operation.
Press the  button at Start and the 
*1 : 
indication changes into Stop. To stop Count up or 
Count down, press the  button at Stop 
on the screen menu, then the indication changes 
into Restart. Press the  button at 
Restart to resume Count up or Count down.
Press the  button at Reset to return to 
*2 : 
the following value: 
Count up "000:00"
Count down Timer that you set.
Attention
To stop the [P-timer] function, press the  
 
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button.
To cancel the [P-timer], press and hold the  
 
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button for a few seconds. 
						

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Closed caption
The closed caption is mainly used in the north 
America. This function shows the text  information 
contained in the image signal. Captions may not be 
displayed on some devices or software.
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button to 
2  ) 
enter the submenu.
Closed caption 
J
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption] 
1  ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to select Off, CC1, CC2, 
2  ) 
CC3 or CC4.
Color 
J
Press ▲▼ to select [Color] and then 
1  ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to select color or white.
2  ) 
Attention
Closed caption is available only when Video, S-video 
 
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or Component is selected as the input signal and Auto, 
NTST or 480i is selected from the System Menu.
Part of characters may not displayed when high 
 
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compensation values are set in [Keystone].
Closed captions are not displayed while the menu screen 
 
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appears.
Lamp power
This function allows you to change brightness of the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 
1  ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 
2  ) 
modes as below.
You can also press the  button to  
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display [Lamp power].
    Normal Brightness according to the input 
signal.
Eco Lower brightness reduces the 
lamp power consumption and 
extends the lamp life.
Remote control
This switching function prevents remote control 
interference when operating several projectors or 
video equipment at the same time.
Press ▲▼ to select [Remote control].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button.
2  ) 
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 
3  ) 
seven codes. 
This projector provides 7 different remote  
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control codes: [ALL], [Code 1]~[Code 6].
Attention
When operating the projector under [ALL] code, you can 
 
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operate several projectors at the same time. If you want 
to operate the projector independently, you must switch 
to other code.
When different codes are set on the projector and on the 
 
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remote control, any operation cannot be made. In that 
case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the 
code on the projector.
If the batteries are removed from the remote control for a 
 
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long period of time, the remote control code will be reset. 
						

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Security
This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN 
code lock function to set the security for the projector 
operation.
Press ▲▼ to select [Security].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button to 
2  ) 
access the submenu.
Key lock 
J
This function locks the control panel and remote 
control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized 
persons.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 
1  ) 
as below.
Unlocked.
Lock the operation of the control 
panel. To unlock, use the remote 
control.
Lock the operation of the remote 
control. To unlock, use the control 
panel.
PIN code lock 
J
This function prevents the projector from being 
operated by unauthorized persons and provides the 
following setting options for security.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 
1  ) 
as below.
Off Unlocked.
On 1 Enter the PIN code every time 
turning on the projector.
On 2 Enter the PIN code to operate 
the projector once the power cord 
is disconnected; as long as the 
AC power cord is connected, the 
projector can be operated without 
a PIN code.
Attention
Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the 
 
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PIN code (the four-digit number), you are required to 
enter the PIN code. The "1234" is set as the initial PIN 
code at the factory.
PIN code change 
J
The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 
1  ) 
and then Press  button.
Current Pin code dialog box appears. 
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Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 
2  ) 
Press ► button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. 
The New PIN code input dialog box appears. 
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Repeat these steps to set a new PIN 
3  ) 
code.
Fan 
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan] and then 
1  ) 
Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one option.
2  ) 
This function provides the following options in  
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the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is 
turned off.
L 1 Normal operation.
L 2 The fan speed is the same as 
L1, but it takes more time to cool 
the projector down.
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Fan control
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan control] and 
1  ) 
then Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one among 
2  ) 
options as below.
Choose the running speed of cooling fans from  
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the following options according to the ground 
elevation under which you use the projector.
Off Normal speed.*1
On 1 Faster than Off mode.*2
On 2Faster than On 1 mode.*3
Set this function to [Off] when using the projector 
*1 : 
in non-high altitude environment.
Select this mode when using the projector in high 
*2 : 
altitudes (about 1,200 meters or more above 
the sea level) where the fans have less cooling 
effect.
Select this mode when using the projector in 
*3 : 
higher altitudes ( than above where the fans 
have less cooling effect).
Note Failure to set the running speed of cooling fans 
 
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properly may affect the projector life.
The fan noise becomes louder in [On 1] and [On 2].
 
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Video delay control
This function allows you to make a digital processing 
of a projected image faster.
Press ▲▼ to select [Video delay 
1  ) 
control] and then Press the  
button.
Press ▲▼ to select one item between 
2  ) 
On and Off.
Note
[Noise reduction] and [Progressive] can not be 
 
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selected when [Video delay control] function is set 
to [On].
Lamp runtime
This function is used to display the cumulative lamp
operating time and reset the lamp runtime.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp runtime] and 
then press ► or the  button to 
show submenus.
Lamp runtime 
J
Show the total accumulated lamp run time.
 
Lamp runtime reset 
J
After replacing the lamp unit, be sure to reset the 
timer.
Press the  button to reset. 
[Lamp runtime Reset?] appears. Select [Yes] to 
 
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continue. Another confirmation dialog box appears, 
select [Yes] to reset the Lamp runtime
.
Attention
When the lamp run time is elapsed the estimated 
 
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duration, [Lamp runtime] will be displayed in red 
and the Lamp replacement icon (
Æpage 64) will 
appear on the screen, indicating that the end of 
lamp life is reached. When replacing the lamp unit, 
reset the lamp runtime.
Filter counter
This function is used to set a frequency for the filter 
replacement.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter].
1  ) 
Press ►or the  button to 
2  ) 
access the submenu items.
Filter counter 
J
Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer
setting.
Timer 
J
To set a timer. When the projector reaches the 
selected time the filter warning icon appears on the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 
1  ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer.
2  ) 
Select from [Off/1000H/2000H/3000H/4000H]  
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depending on the use environment. 
						

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Filter counter reset 
J
After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the timer.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 
1  ) 
reset].
Press the  button. 
2  ) 
[Filter counter Reset?] appears. Select [Yes]  
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to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Filter 
counter].
Warning log
This function records anomalous operations while the 
projector is in operation and use it when diagnosing 
faults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Warning log].
1  ) 
Press ► or the  button to 
2  ) 
display the latest warning message.
Up to 10 warning logs are displayed with the  
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latest warning message at the top of the list, 
followed by previous warning messages in 
chronological order.
Attention When the [Factory default] function is executed, all 
 
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the warning log records will be deleted.
Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for the 
[PIN code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp runtime], 
[Filter counter] and the logo transferred by "Logo 
Transfer Software" to the factory default settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Factory default].
1  ) 
Press the  button.
2  ) 
[Return to Factory default?] appears. Select  
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[Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to return to [Factory 
default]. 
						

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Settings
Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 36), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote controlControl panel
Input Source Information 
Display 
The Information Menu is used for checking the status 
of the image signal being projected and the operation 
of the projector.
You can also Press the  button on the remote 
control to display the Information menu.
Input 
J
The selected input source is displayed.
System 
J
The selected system is displayed.
H-sync freq. 
J
The selected H-sync freq. is displayed.
The horizontal frequency of the input signal is 
displayed in KHz, or - - - - KHz when no signal.
V-sync freq. 
J
The selected V-sync freq. is displayed.
The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed 
in Hz, or - - - - Hz when no signal. Numbers of Hz 
doubles during Interlace.
Screen 
J
The selected Screen size is displayed.
Language 
J
The selected language is displayed.
Lamp power 
J
The selected lamp mode is displayed.
Lamp runtime 
J
The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed.
Power management 
J
[Off] , [Ready] or [Shut down], and [timer] are 
displayed.
Key lock 
J
The selected Key lock icon is displayed.
PIN code lock 
J
[Off], [On 1] or [On 2] is displayed.
Remote control 
J
The selected remote control code is displayed.
Serial number 
J
The serial number of the projector is displayed.
The serial number is used to service the projector.
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