Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW430U PT-FX400U Operating Instructions

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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods.\
 To set the desired method in the projector.
 
JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting forward 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Menu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD FRONT/CEILINGMenu ÛMethod
PROJECTION  METHOD REAR/DESK
 
JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JSetting on a desk/floor and...

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Getting Started
Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring 
to the diagram on the right 
and the figures of throwing 
distance. You can adjust the 
display size 
L (LW/LT)
Screen L (LW/LT)
SW
Screen
SH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L (LW/LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SH Height of the projection area (m)
SW Width of the projection area (m) SD Diagonal length of the projection area (m)
LW : Minimum distance 
*1 : 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
Before installing,...

Setting up
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Getting Started
 
JProjection distance for PT-FX400U
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection size
For 4:3 aspect ratio For 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD) Minimum distance
(LW) Maximum distance
(LT) Minimum distance
(LW) Maximum distance
(LT)
0.84 m(33") -1.9 m(6.23') -2.1 m(6.89')
1.02 m(40") 1.2 m(3.94')2.3 m(7.55')1.3 m(4.27')2.5 m(8.20')
1.27 m(50") 1.5 m(4.92')3.0...

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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
You can turn the front adjustable feet to extend them. You can turn them in the opposite direction to contract 
them.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do n\
ot touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust 
 
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the front adjustable feet.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Position” menu....

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Getting Started
Vertical shift 
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In accordance with the position of the screen and the projector, shift the lens shift lever up or down.
Shifting the lever
to the direction C Shifting the lever
to the direction D
PT-FW430 U: 
Up to about 51 % of the projection
PT-FX400 U: 
Up to about 50 % of the projection
Screen
Direction  C
 Direction D
3  )  Screw the lens shift lever as shown (clockwise) to lock.  

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Getting Started
Projector location range 
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You can adjust the location of the projector within following limits.
For the screen height (SH) and the screen width (SV), 
see “Screen size and throw distance” (
Æpage 22)
Settable range of the projector,  
 
z
when the screen position is fixed
Shift range of the screen, when the projector position is fixed
 
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● PT-FW430U  (16:10) ●PT-FX400U
FILTER TEMPENTERRETURN
MENUINPUT SELECTLAMP
ON（ G）
 STANDB Y（ R）
Screen without lens...

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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. 
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Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. 
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If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  
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device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble...

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to Insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Before connecting the power cord, confirm that the MAIN POWER switch is in the “ 
 ” (OFF) position.
 
JInstallation
Insert the plug securely until its right 
and left claw click.
 
JRemoval
Remove the power cord from the 
electrical outlet while pressing the 
knobs on its sides.
Power indicator
The power indicator informs you the status of...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Remove the lens cover before turning on the projector. 
Connect the power plug to the outlet.
1  ) 
(AC100 V-240 V    50 Hz-60 Hz)
Press the [ON] side of the  switch to turn on the power.
Soon, the  lights red or blinks 
and the projector enters standby mode.
Press the Power (
3  ) ) button.
 lamp illuminates in green and 
soon the image is projected on the screen.
Note
In the [SECURITY] menu, check that [CONTROL 
 
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PANEL] (when operating from the projector)...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the POWER (
1  ) ) button.
The “POWER OFF” confirmation screen appears.
Pressing any button other than the POWER  
z
() button or leaving the projector idle for 
10 seconds will clear the “POWER OFF” 
confirmation screen. 
Pressing the POWER (
2  ) ) button 
again will turn off the lamp, a beep 
sound will be heard and projection 
stops. 
The cooling fan will continue turning and the  
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 will light orange. Wait until 
the  turns red. 
When [STANDBY...