Panasonic PT-TW230U User manual

SPEC FILE
Prod ct N m b e r : PT-TW230
Prod ct Name : Short-Throw LCD Projector
As of Febr ary 2012. Specifications and appearance are s bject to change witho t notice.
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Specifications
Main unit
Power supply
Power consumption
LCD panel Panel size
Display method
Pixels
Pixel configuration
Lens
Throw ratio
Lamp
Screen size
Colors
Brightness*2
Center-to-corner uniformity*2
Contrast*2
Resolution
Scanning frequency HDM
RGB
YPBPR(YCBCR)
Video/S-Video
Optical axis shift
Keystone correction range
nstallation
Built-in speaker Size
Output power
Terminals HDM N
COMPUTER (RGB) 1 N
R, G, B
Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)
COMPUTER (RGB) 2 N / 1 OUT
R, G, B
V DEO N
S-V DEO N
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
310 W
(0.42 W when STANDBY MODE set to ECO,*19.5 W when STANDBY MODE set
to NETWORK.)
15.0 mm (0.59 inches) diagonal (16:10 aspect ratio)
Transparent LCD panel (× 3, R/G/B)
1,024,000 (1,280 × 800) × 3, total of 3,072,000 pixels
Stripe
Fixed (0.5:1 throw ratio), manual focus, F 1.8, f 6.68 mm
1.2–1.9:1
230 W UHM lamp ×1
1.52–2.79 m (60 –110 inches) diagonally, 16:10 aspect ratio
Full color (16,777,216 colors)
2,500 lumens (LAMP POWER: NORMAL)
80%
500:1 (full on/off, LAMP POWER: NORMAL)
1,280 × 800 pixels ( nput signals that exceed this resolution will be
converted to 1,280 × 800 pixels.)
fH: 25 kHz – 80 kHz, fV: 50 Hz–85 Hz,
dot clock: 162 MHz or lower
fH: 15 kHz–100 kHz, fV: 50 Hz–100 Hz, dot clock: 140 MHz or lower
(Signals above 140 MHz are downsampled.)
525i (480i): fH15.75 kHz; fV60 Hz,
625i (576i): fH15.63 kHz; fV50 Hz,
525p (480p): fH31.50 kHz; fV60 Hz,
625p (576p): fH31.25 kHz; fV50 Hz,
750 (720)/60p: fH45.00 kHz; fV60 Hz,
750 (720)/50p: fH37.50 kHz; fV50 Hz,
1125 (1080)/60i: fH33.75 kHz; fV60 Hz,
1125 (1080)/50i: fH28.13 kHz; fV50 Hz
fH: 15.75 kHz, fV: 60 Hz [NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60]
fH: 15.63 kHz, fV: 50 Hz [PAL/PAL-N/SECAM]
10:-1.44 (fixed)
Vertical: ±20°
Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection)
3.7 cm (1-15/32 inches) (round) ×1
10 W (monaural)
HDM 19-pin × 1, HDCP compatible
525p (480p), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p,
1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/60p, 1125 (1080)/50p
VGA (640 × 480) – WUXGA*3(1,920 × 1,200), Audio signal: linear
PCM (sampling frequencies: 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
D-sub HD 15-pin (female) ×1
G: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms;
B, R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
HD/VD, SYNC: high impedance, TTL (positive/negative)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p (including sync signal);
PB(CB), PR(CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
D-sub HD 15-pin (female) × 1
(input/output selectable using on-screen menu)
G: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for sync on G), 75 ohms;
B, R: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms;
HD/VD, SYNC: high impedance, TTL (positive/negative)
RCA pin × 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Mini D N 4-pin × 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p; C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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COMPUTER AUD O N
V DEO/S-V DEO AUD O N
AUD O OUT
SER AL N
LAN
Power cord length
Cabinet materials
Dimensions (W ×H×D)
Weight
Operation noise
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Remote control unit
Power supply
Operation range*5
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Weight
Supplied accessories
Optional accessories
Ceiling mount bracket
Bracket assembly
Replacement lamp unit
Replacement filter unit
M3 (L, R) × 1, 0.5 Vrms
RCA × 2 (L/R × 1), 0.5 Vrms
M3 (L, R) × 1 (monitor out: 0–2.0 Vrms, variable)
D-sub 9-pin (male) × 1, for external control (RS-232C compliant)
RJ-45 × 1, for network connection, 100Base-TX/10Base-T, compliant
with PJLink™
2.0 m (6 ft 7 in)
Molded plastic (PC)
350 mm × 143 mm*4× 382 mm
(13-25/32 × 5-5/8*4× 15-1/32 inches)
Approximately 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)
36 dB (LAMP POWER: NORMAL), 29 dB (LAMP POWER: ECO)
0–35 °C (32–95 °F) up to 1,200 m (3,937 ft) above sea level,
0–30 °C (32–86 °F) between 1,200 m and 2,700 m (3,937 ft and
8,858 ft) above sea level.
20%–80% (no condensation)
3 V DC (R03/LR03/AAA type battery × 2)
Approximately 7 m (23 ft) when operated from directly in front of the
signal receptor
52 × 110 × 18 mm (2-1/16 × 4-11/32 × 23/32 inches)
Approx. 67 g (2.4 oz) (including batteries)
Power cord with security lock (× 1) (× 2 for PT-TW231REA)
Wireless remote control unit (× 1)
Batteries for remote control (R03/LR03/AAA type × 2)
Computer cable (for VGA, 1.8 m / 5 ft 11 in) (× 1)
Software CD-ROM (Logo Transfer Software, Multi Projector Monitoring
and Control Software) (× 1)
ET-PKV100H (for high ceilings)
ET-PKV100S (for low ceilings)
ET-PKT100B
ET-LAT100
ET-RFT100
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications subject to change without notice.
*1 When the standby mode is set to eco, network functions such as power on over the LA network will not operate. Also, only certain com-
mands can be received for external control using the serial terminal.
*2 Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.
*3 WUXGA resolution is supported only when the signals are compliant with VESA CVT-RB (Coordinated Video Timing-Reduced Blanking).
*4 With legs at shortest position.
*5 Operation range differs depending on environments.

129
(5-3/32)
14
(9/16)
143
(5-5/8)
350 (13-25/32)
175
(6-7/8)
50
(1-31/32)
64
(2-17/32 ) 382
(15-1/32 )
95
(3-7/8)
Dimensions
unit : mm (inch)
OTE: This illustration is not drawn to scale.
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Terminals
123 456897 10
1 LAN connector
2 HDM input
3 Computer 1 input
4 Computer 2 input / computer 1 output
5 S-Video input
6 Video input
7 Audio input for video/S-Video
8 Audio output
9 Audio input for computer
10 Serial input

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Standard setting-up position
Projected image
Lower edge of projected image
Upper edge of projected image
Projected
image
915–1485
(36-1/32–
58-15/32)
∅38 (1-1/2)
208
(8-3/16)
157.5
(6-3/16)
L
L
L
HH
100
(3-15/16)
100
(3-15/16)
200
(7-7/8)
70
(2-3/4) 140
(5-1/2)
70 (2-3/4)
54 (2-1/8)
Adjustable in
30-mm
(1-3/16-inch) step.
unit : mm (in h)
NOTE:
Illustrations show the proje tor
installed using optional eiling mount
bra ket ET-PKV100H and bra ket
assembly ET-PKT100B.
This illustration is not drawn to s ale.
L: Distan e to s reen
H: Height from the edge of s reen to
enter of lensstep.
60
70
80
90
100
110
Screen size
(inch, diagonal) Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of
screen to center of lens (H)
1
-0.14
-0.16
-0.18
-0.20
-0.23
-0.25
0.64
0.75
0.86
0.97
1.09
1.20
60
70
80
90
100
110
Screen size
(inch, diagonal) Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of
screen to center of lens (H)
1
-0.5
-0.5
-0.6
-0.7
-0.8
-0.8
2.1
2.5
2.8
3.2
3.6
3.9
Proje tion distan e for 16:10 aspe t ratio s reen
Unit: meters Unit: feet
60
70
80
90
100
105
Screen size
(inch, diagonal) Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of
screen to center of lens (H)
-0.17
-0.20
-0.22
-0.25
-0.28
-0.29
0.65
0.77
0.89
1.00
1.12
1.17
60
70
80
90
100
105
Screen size
(inch, diagonal) Distance to screen (L) Height from the edge of
screen to center of lens (H)
1
-0.6
-0.7
-0.7
-0.8
-0.9
-1.0
2.1
2.5
2.9
3.3
3.7
3.8
Proje tion distan e for 16:9 aspe t ratio s reen
Unit: meters Unit: feet

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Calculation of the projection distance
For a screen size different from the above, use the equation below to calculate the projection distance.
Aspect ratio 16:10
L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.0112 – 0.0367
Aspect ratio 16:9
L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) × 0.0115 – 0.0378
OTE:
Distances calculated with the above equations will include a slight error.
-20°
+20°
-10°
+10°
Installable angle
nstall the projector at an angle within the range shown below.
• Vertical direction
The projector may be installed at a vertical
angle of ±20°.
• Horizontal direction
The projector may be installed at a horizontal angle
of ±10°.

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List of compatible signals
The signals that can be input to this projector are shown in the table below. Horizontal scanning fre-
quencies of 25 kHz to 80 kHz (15 kHz to 100 kHz for RGB signals), vertical scanning frequencies of 50
Hz to 120 Hz (50 Hz to 100 Hz for RGB signals), and a dot clock of 162 MHz maximum (140 MHz max-
imum for RGB signals) can be input.
OTE: The native resolution of this projector is 1,280 × 800 pixels. If the display resolution of the input signal is different from the
native resolution, image compression or expansion will be used to convert the input signal to a level within the native resolution.
Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
720 × 480i
720 × 576i
640 × 480i
768 × 576i
640 × 480
768 × 575
1280 × 720
1920 × 1035i
1920 × 1080i
1920 × 1080
640 × 400
640 × 480
720 × 400
640 × 480
800 × 600
832 × 624
1024 × 768
1024 × 768i
1024 × 768
15.7
15.6
15.7
15.6
31.5
31.3
45.0
37.5
33.8
33.8
28.1
56.3
67.5
31.5
31.5
37.5
37.9
37.9
43.3
31.5
35.0
35.0
32.7
34.5
35.2
37.9
37.9
38.0
38.6
46.9
48.1
53.7
49.7
44.0
46.9
47.0
48.4
48.5
58.0
60.0
60.3
61.0
62.0
63.5
56.5
68.7
36.0
35.5
60.2
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
60.0
50.0
60.0
60.0
50.0
50.0
60.0
70.1
59.9
75.0
72.8
74.4
85.0
70.1
66.6
66.7
51.1
55.4
56.3
60.3
61.0
60.5
60.3
75.0
72.2
85.1
74.6
54.6
58.2
58.3
60.0
60.0
72.0
75.0
74.9
75.7
77.1
79.4
70.1
85.0
87.2
87.0
75.1
−
−
12.3
14.8
25.2
29.5
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
148.5
148.5
25.2
25.2
31.5
31.5
31.5
36.0
28.3
31.3
30.2
32.7
36.4
36.0
40.0
40.0
40.1
38.6
49.5
50.0
56.3
57.3
59.1
63.0
61.7
65.0
65.2
74.7
78.8
79.3
81.0
84.3
83.4
75.0
94.5
47.3
44.9
80.0
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM
525i (480i)
625i (576i)
525p (480p)
625p (576p)
720p
1035i
1080i
1080p
VGA
MAC LC13
MAC13
SVGA
MAC16
XGA
MAC19
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
YPBPR/RGB
HDMI/YPBPR/RGB
HDMI
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.

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Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)1
Scanning frequency
H
(kHz)
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Format
1280 × 768
1280 × 800
1360 × 768
1366 × 768
1376 × 768
1152 × 870
1152 × 900
1280 × 960
1280 × 1024
1280 × 1024i
1280 × 960
1280 × 1024
1400 × 1050
1440 × 900
1600 × 1200
1680 × 1050
1920 × 1200
47.8
56.0
57.7
60.3
68.6
41.2
49.6
49.7
58.2
60.0
62.8
63.9
71.5
47.7
56.2
48.4
48.4
68.7
61.2
71.4
61.9
60.0
31.7
60.3
62.5
63.3
63.7
63.9
71.7
81.1
64.0
80.0
63.4
77.0
63.8
91.1
50.0
50.0
46.4
75.0
80.0
64.0
65.4
65.1
55.9
74.9
75.0
81.3
87.5
93.8
65.3
74.0
74.6
59.9
70.0
72.0
74.9
84.8
50.0
60.1
59.8
70.0
72.0
74.9
60.0
84.8
60.0
72.0
60.0
60.0
75.1
65.2
75.6
66.0
60.0
29.8
58.1
58.6
60.0
60.0
60.0
67.2
76.1
60.0
75.0
60.0
72.0
60.2
85.0
86.0
94.0
86.7
75.1
75.1
60.2
60.1
59.9
59.9
60.0
60.0
65.0
70.0
75.0
60.0
59.9
59.9
79.5
95.0
97.8
102.3
117.5
68.6
79.4
83.5
98.9
102.8
106.5
108.0
122.5
86.7
100.1
86.7
86.7
100.0
92.0
105.1
94.5
108.0
53.5
93.1
108.0
108.2
109.5
107.4
117.0
135.0
108.0
135.0
111.5
130.1
108.2
157.5
80.0
80.0
78.7
126.0
135.2
108.0
122.9
122.4
106.5
161.9
162.0
175.5
189.0
202.5
146.3
154.0
193.3
WXGA
MAC21
SXGA
MAC
SXGA+
WXGA+
UXGA
WSXGA+
WUXGA
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
HDMI/RGB
RGB
*1 The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.

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Serial connector
The serial connector complies with RS-232C. To control the projector from a personal computer, com-
mands must be input through communication software, based on the format and satisfying the commu-
nication conditions shown below.
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then command, parameter, and ETX are sent in this
order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
Communication conditions (factory setting)
Pin assignments and signal names
6
15
9
D-sub 9-pin (male)
Serial input
Description
NC
Send data
Receive data
NC
Ground
Signal name
–
TXD
RXD
–
GND
No.
1
2
3
4
5
Description
NC
NC
NC
NC
Signal name
–
–
–
–
No.
6
7
8
9
CAUTIO
• It may not be possible to send or receive commands for about 10 to 60 seconds when the lamp is first turned on. If this occurs, wait for 60 sec-
onds, then try sending or receiving again.
• When sending multiple commands, be sure to wait for at least 0.5 second after receiving a response from the projector before sending the next
command.
• Additional time is sometimes required for response due to processing inside the projector. Set the time-out period for command response to 10
seconds or more.
Start
(1 byte)
End
(1 byte)
Colon
(1 byte) Parameters
(undefined length)
Command
(3 bytes)
STX ETXC1P1P2...PnC2C3 :
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
RS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
19,200 bps
None
OTE: When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
Basic format with sub-commands
Same as the basic format without sub-commands
Parameters (6 bytes):
“+” or “-” sign (1 byte) with setting/adjusting value (5 bytes)
Sub-command
(5 bytes)
Operation (1 byte):
“=” (Sets the value designated by the parameters)
S1 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6S2S3S4S5 E
STX ETXC1C2C3 :
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
S parameter
8 bits
1 bit
None
None
OTE: When sending sub-commands that require no parameters, operation (E) and parameters are not necessary.

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Cable specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC (DTE)Projector
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC NC
NC NC
NC
Control commands
PON*1/*2
POF*1
AVL:<pl>
IIS:<input signal>
OFZ:<off on>
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:REA
VPM:BBD
VPM:CBD
VPM:IM1
VPM:IM2
VPM:IM3
VPM:IM4
AUU
AUD
OSH*1
DZU
DZD
Power on (standby mode on)
Power off (standby mode off)
Volume control
Input signal selection
Freeze
Picture mode: Standard
Picture mode: Dynamic
Picture mode: Cinema
Picture mode: Real
Picture mode: Blackboard
Picture mode: Colorboard
Picture mode: Image 1
Picture mode: Image 2
Picture mode: Image 3
Picture mode: Image 4
Volume up
Volume down
AV mute
Digital zoom: Enlargement
Digital zoom: Reduction
PON
POF
AVL:<pl>
IIS:<input signal>
OFZ:<off on>
VPM:STD
VPM:DYN
VPM:CIN
VPM:REA
VPM:BBD
VPM:CBD
VPM:IM1
VPM:IM2
VPM:IM3
VPM:IM4
AUU
AUD
OSH
DZU
DZD
–
–
0
–
0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
63
–
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Command: <Parameter> Function Callback: <Parameter> Parameter value
Min Max
*1 Do not send PO , POF, or OSH commands continuously in a short period of time. Doing so may burst the lamp or shorten the lamp replace-
ment cycle.
*2 These commands are effective when the standby mode is set to eco. (Other commands are not effective.)

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Status request commands
Command Description Callback
<Parameter>
QPW
Q$S
QIN
QAV
QPM
QFZ
Q$L
QSH
QKS
QTE
Standby power status
Lamp status
Input signal status
Volume adjustment value
Picture mode status
Freeze status
Lamp run time
AV mute function status
Keystone correction status
Color temperature adjustment status
Standard
Dynamic
Cinema
Real
Blackboard
Colorboard
Image 1
Image 2
Image 3
Image 4
<power condition>
<lamp condition>
<input signal>
<pl>
STD
DYN
CIN
REA
BBD
CBD
IM1
IM2
IM3
IM4
<off_on>
<acctch>
<off_on>
<pl>
<color temp>
OTE: If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an ER401 command to the computer.
Command example
To set the volume to +30, send the command as shown below.
STX AVL: 30 ETX
Start Command Parameter End
OTE: When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.
OTE: If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an ER401 command to the computer.
Parameter format
Parameter format Size (Byte) Definition
<pl>
<off on>
<input signal>
<power condition>
<lamp condition>
<acctch>
<color temp>
3 (1 or 2 bytes also
possible when
under control)
1
3
3
1
4
1
Decimal without signs: 0 to 999 (000, 001, 002...999)
Decimal with signs: -99 to +99 (-99...-01, +00, +01, +02...+99)
Callback from the projector is 3 Byte.
0 = off, 1 = on
HD1 = HDMI, RG1 = computer 1, RG2 = computer 2, VID = video,
SVD = S-Video
000 = power off (standby mode off), 001 = power on (standby mode on)
0 = standby, 1 = lamp on under control, 2 = lamp on,
3 = lamp off under control
Decimal without signs: 0000–9999 hours
11 = ultra-low, 0 = low, 1 = standart, 2 = high

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otes on projector placement and operation
The projector uses a high-wattage lamp that becomes very hot during operation. Please observe the
following precautions.
1. Never place objects on top of the projector while it is operating.
2. Make sure there is the unobstructed space as shown below or more around the projector’s exhaust
openings. n addition to this space, also ensure that there is a sufficient work space for removing
and installing the lamp, air filter and other parts.
3. Make sure that nothing blocks the projector’s air intake and exhaust openings. Also, install the pro-
jector so that cool or hot air from other air conditioning equipment does not flow directly toward the
projector’s air intake or exhaust openings.
4. Do not install the projector in an enclosed space. f it is necessary to install it in an enclosed
space, add a separate ventilation system. f ventilation is insufficient, hot air will accumulate at the
intake opening. This may cause the projector’s protective circuit to interrupt projector operation.
200 mm (7-7/8˝)
or more
500 mm (19-11/16˝)
or more
500 mm (19-11/16˝)
or more
Operating the projector continuously
1. f the projector is to be operated continuously 6 hours or more, lamp replacement cycle duration
becomes shorter.
2. The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short
periods (one hour or less).
Intake
Exhaust
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.
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Direction of air intake and exhaust