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INF-1
CONTENTS
Service Information
 
Model No.  PT-VX42Z
SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
(2013-11)
1. The name of each part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-2
1.1 Projector body
1.2 Control panel / Indicators
1.3 Connecting terminals
1.4 Remote controls
2. Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-6
3. Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-10
3. 1. Setting to Service Mode
3. 2. Cancelling the Service Mode
3. 3. Functions of Service Mode
4. External Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-13
4. 1. Control through Serial terminal
4. 2. Control through LAN terminal
4. 3. Control commands List
5. Notes on service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-18
5. 1. Before service operation
5. 2. Service
5. 3. Replacement of consumable parts
6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INF-23
6. 1. Shutdown system
6. 2. Troubleshooting
INF-2
SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
1. The name of each part
1.1 Projector body
Zoom ring (Back)
Adjust the zoom.
Control Panel and Indicators (
page 23)
Lamp cover (
page 97)
The lamp unit is located inside.
Projection Lens
Focus ring (Front)
Adjust the focus.
Remote control signal receiver
 
Air exhaust port
Speaker
<AC IN> terminal
Connect the supplied power cord.
Rear terminals (
10 
page 23)
Air intake port / Air filter cover (
11 
page 95)
The air filter unit is inside.
Adjustable feet 
12 
Adjust the projection angle.
Security Chain Hook
13 
Attaches a burglar prevention cable, etc.
Note
The remote control can be used within a distance of about 7 m (22.97') if pointed directly at the remote control signal 
 
f
receiver. The remote control can control at angles of up to ± 30 ° vertically and ± 30 ° horizontally, but the effective control 
range may be reduced.
If there are any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control signal receiver, the remote control may not 
 
f
operate correctly.
You can operate the projector by reflecting the remote control signal on the screen. The operating range may differ due to 
 
f
the loss of light caused by the properties of the screen.
When the remote control signal receiver is lit with a fluorescent light or other strong light source, the projector may become 
 
f
inoperative. Set the projector as far from the luminous source as possible.
Projector body
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4
2
3
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9
10
12
WARNING
Keep your hands and other objects away from the air exhaust port.
Keep your hand and face away.
 
f
Do not insert your finger.
 
f
Keep heat-sensitive articles away.
 
f
Heated air from the air exhaust port can cause burns or external damage.
13
Attention
Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector.
 
f
8
22 - ENGLISH
Chapter 1   Preparation - About your projector
Some of the pages on this section are excerpted from the owner's 
manual, thus the reference page numbers on pages indicate those 
for owner's manual .
INF-3
SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
1.2 Control panel / Indicators
Control panel and Indicators
 
r
 
r
Rear terminals
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.
 
f
<COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB or YP
B
P
R
/YC
B
C
R
 
signals.
<COMPUTER 2 IN/
 1 OUT> terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB signals. Or 
output the RGB / YC
B
C
R
/YP
B
P
R
 signals to external 
monitor.
<HDMI IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input HDMI signals.
<LAN> terminal
This is the terminal to a LAN cable for network 
connection.
<SERIAL IN> terminal
This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to 
externally control the projector by connecting a 
computer.
<VIDEO IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input video signals.
<AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals. 
There are a left (L) terminal and a right (R) 
terminal.
<AUDIO IN 1> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals.
<AUDIO IN 2 (MIC IN)> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals or the 
jack to connect the MIC.
<VARIABLE AUDIO OUT> terminal 
10 
This is the terminal to output audio signals input to 
the projector.
<S-VIDEO IN> terminal
11 
This is the terminal to  input s-video signals.
Security slot
12 
Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
<
1  v/b> button
Turns the projector on/off.
<ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator
Displays the status of the power.
<LAMP> indicator
Lights 
red w
hen the projection lamp reaches its 
end of life.
<WARNING> indicator
Indicates the abnormal conditions of the projector.
Ambient Luminance sensor
Detects room's light and select proper image 
quality.
<MENU> button
Displays the MENU screen. (
page 45)
<ENTER> button
Executes the selected item.
asqw
 buttons
Navigates the MENU screen. 
Adjusts the volume level (qw
).
<INPUT SELEC
T> button
Selects the input signal for projection. (
page 39)
<AUTO SETUP> button
10 
Executes the auto setup function.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
ENGLISH - 23
Chapter 1   Preparation - About your projector
INF-4
SECTION 1 SERVICE INFORMATION
1.3 Connecting terminals
Control panel and Indicators
 
r
 
r
Rear terminals
Attention
When a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.
 
f
<COMPUTER 1 IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB or YP
B
P
R
/YC
B
C
R
 
signals.
<COMPUTER 2 IN/
 1 OUT> terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB signals. Or 
output the RGB / YC
B
C
R
/YP
B
P
R
 signals to external 
monitor.
<HDMI IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input HDMI signals.
<LAN> terminal
This is the terminal to a LAN cable for network 
connection.
<SERIAL IN> terminal
This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to 
externally control the projector by connecting a 
computer.
<VIDEO IN> terminal
This is the terminal to input video signals.
<AUDIO IN 3 (L/R)> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals. 
There are a left (L) terminal and a right (R) 
terminal.
<AUDIO IN 1> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals.
<AUDIO IN 2 (MIC IN)> terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals or the 
jack to connect the MIC.
<VARIABLE AUDIO OUT> terminal 
10 
This is the terminal to output audio signals input to 
the projector.
<S-VIDEO IN> terminal
11 
This is the terminal to  input s-video signals.
Security slot
12 
Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
<
1  v/b> button
Turns the projector on/off.
<ON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator
Displays the status of the power.
<LAMP> indicator
Lights 
red w
hen the projection lamp reaches its 
end of life.
<WARNING> indicator
Indicates the abnormal conditions of the projector.
Ambient Luminance sensor
Detects room's light and select proper image 
quality.
<MENU> button
Displays the MENU screen. (
page 45)
<ENTER> button
Executes the selected item.
asqw
 buttons
Navigates the MENU screen. 
Adjusts the volume level (qw
).
<INPUT SELEC
T> button
Selects the input signal for projection. (
page 39)
<AUTO SETUP> button
10 
Executes the auto setup function.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
ENGLISH - 23
Chapter 1   Preparation - About your projector
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