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• Setting the display of on-screen message "FREEZE"
  - ON : Display "FREEZE" message in the freeze mode.
  - OFF : Not display "FREEZE" message in the freeze mode.

• Setting the mode of cooling fan motor to the maximum.
  - ON : Fixed high speed cooling mode
  - OFF : Normal mode (Spinning speed changes depending on the surrounding temperature)
  * It sets OFF at the normal.
  * The highland mode is not available if it sets ON.

• Setting the switching mode of RGB input signal
  - AUTO : Select VGA60 or 480p of RGB input signal automatically
  - 480p : Select 480p mode forcedly.
  - VGA60 : Select VGA60 mode forcedly.

• Setting the serial command format when using other model's serial control commands.

-DEFAULT: Standard(VW350 series)
-D3500
-D4000
-D/W5k series
-D/W/Z6k series
-L730 series
-L780 series
-L735 series
-L785 series
-F/W  series
-LZ370
-LB/W  series
-VX500  series
-EZ570  series
-VW431D

-MODE_HI: other company
-MODE_NE: other company
-MODE_EP: other company
-MODE_SA: other company
-MODE_SH: other company
-MODE_MI: other company
-MODE_SO: other company
-MODE_IN: other company
-OTHER:other models

*  Software of sub-microprocessor cannot be updated when the MODE_** (other company) or OTHER is selected in the EMU-

LATE menu.

• Setting the baud rate of RS232C communication
  - 9600 / -19200 / -38400 / - 57600 / -115200
  * The using baud rate will be set when the OTHER  is selected in the EMULATE menu. (Use 9600 in normal)

*  The version no. of command will be displayed when the MODE_** (other company) or OTHER is selected in the EMULATE 

menu.

* The input select command will be assigned when the MODE_IN is selected in the EMULATE menu.

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(1) – Software version of each microprocessor
   

 MM: Main microprocessor, SM: Sub microprocessor, 

         NT: Network microprocessor
(2) –  Input signal name
(3) – Input signal frequency (Horizontal / Vertical)
(4) – Temperature error check
(5) –  Temperature at sensors (Celsius) 
   

 INTK (Intake air) / OPTI (Optical module)  
EXST (Exhaust air) / FLTR (Filter clogged)

(6) –  Correction value of clogged sensor.
(7) – Fan rotation check
   

 INTK (Intake fan) / LAMP (Lamp fan) / EXST (Exhaust fan)

(8) – Iris error check (NG: error)
(9) – lamp error check (NG: error)
(10) – Lamp memory communication check (NG: error)
(11) – Projector accumulated runtime
(12) –  Converted lamp runtime / Lamp on times
   

Current / 1 time before reset / 2 times before reset

(13) – Projector serial no.
(14) – Version no. of FPGA (for VX420.VW350)
(15) –  Version no. of emulate software (when selecting other 

company). [--] means not set.

(16) – Status of correction data in the memories
   

G-SAVED: Gamma correction data

   

U-SAVED: Color shading correction data

(17) –  Temperature at sensors (Celsius) when the latest shut-

down occurred by temp error.

   

 INTK (Intake air) / OPTI (Optical module)  
EXST (Exhaust air) / FLTR (Filter clogged)

(18) – Status of lamp replacement time
   

NG: Lamp runtime exceeds 5000H at lamp power high

(19) – Lamp runtime reset times
(20) – Actual lamp runtime
   

Current / last time reset / 2nd last time reset

• Displays the self diagnostic information 

• Displays test patterns of White/Red/Green/Blue raster signals
  - Change the patterns by up down buttons, Change the color by left right buttons.

• Perform the flicker adjustment

• Setting up the model no. of the projector.

• Setting up the LCD panel type (L-Type or R-Type).

• Adjust the fan voltage.

•  Perform the auto calibration of input signal level. (For factory inspection purpose)

• Adjust the white balance.

• Perform the auto keystone calibration.

• Perform the calibration of clogged sensor circuit.

For Items 10 to 17 of calibration and adjustment, refer to the "SECTION 3 <Adjustment>" for the procedure.

*  The display information varies depending on the input signal and 

version of the software.

*  The word "OK" of Items (TEMP/FAN/MECHANICAL/LAMP) 

would be indicated in red if the projector had shutdown due to 
abnormality last time.

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(17)

(18)

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1.  The display unit of this projector comprises three LCD panels. Although an LCD panel is a product of high-precision tech-

nology, some of the pixels on the image may be missing or constantly lit. Please note that this is not a failure.

2.  Displaying a still image for a longer time may result in an after-image on the LCD panels. If this happens, display the all 

white screen in the test pattern for an hour or more.

1. The light source of the projector is a high-pressure mercury lamp.
2. A high-pressure mercury lamp has the following characteristics.
  • The luminance of the lamp will decrease by duration of usage.
  •  The lamp may burst with a loud sound or have its service life shortened because of shock, chipping, or degradation due to 

cumulative runtime.

  •  The lamp life varies greatly depending on individual differences and usage conditions. In particular, continuous use for 12 

hours or more and frequent off/on switching of the power greatly deteriorate the lamp and affects the lamp life.

  • In rare cases, the lamps burst shortly after projection starts.
  •  The risk of bursting increases when the lamp is used beyond its replacement cycle. Make sure to replace the lamp unit 

regularly.

   

(Refer to items “When to replace the lamp unit”, “How to replace the lamp unit”)

  • If the lamp bursts, gas contained inside of the lamp is released in the form of smoke.
  • It is recommended that you store the Replacement Lamp Unit as a contingency.

Note   

*  Panasonic takes no responsibility for any damage or malfunction of the 

product resulting from use of lamp units which are not manufactured by 
Panasonic. Use only specified lamp units.

Attention 

*   Please be sure to read the warnings and notices on the lamp that is 

described in the Operating Instructions. "Read this first!", "Precautions for 
use", "Maintenance/replacement"

1.  Make sure that the air filter unit is properly attached before using the projector. If it is 

not properly attached, the projector will suck in dirt and dust causing a malfunction.

2.  The cleaning and replacement cycle of the air filter unit varies depending on the us-

age environment.

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The basic service policy is shown below.

Repair contents

Applied parts

Block replacement 
P.C.Board replacement

 

- Lighting block (* Specified components are replaced)

 

- Optical block

 

- [P]-P.C.Board (Specified components are replaced)

 

- [BQ]-P.C.Board

 

- Iris unit

Replaced by discrete components

Other electrical parts and mechanism parts

1.  Since very strong light is leakage from the surroundings of optical block, when checking or adjusting the projector with top 

cabinet removal, wear the UV protection glasses to protect the UV light. 

2. Before repairing, make sure to turn off the main power and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  *  When replacing the print board, the internal electrical parts can be broken by the static electricity of clothes or human 

body. Please take care in static electricity, use an antistatic wrist strap or wear the anti-static electricity gloves.

3. After repairing, please check the gradation (10step or the gray scale) test pattern or moving image.
  Also, please check that it is normal on a self check screen.

The lamp cover switch detects whether the lamp cover is mounted securely.
When the lamp cover is mounted securely, the interlock switch (K8S) on the [A]-P.C.Board turns on.

1.  When the replacement of [A]-P.C.Board (assembly) is needed, back up the memory information such as adjustment data 

from the old board to PC with the service software. Then transfer this data to the new [A]-P.C.Board.

  For more information refer to the SECTION 3 "Adjustment".
  * Download the service software from Projector service web site.
   * The several types of adjustment data have been stored in the memory ICs listed below.

IC1391 

 User setting data, Service adjustment 
data, Model No. Serial No.

IC801

 Gamma data, Color shading correction 
data

2.  When [A]-P.C.Board is replaced, the MAC address of wired LAN will be changed. Explain it to the customers in advance.

Interlock switch (K8S)