Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW430U PT-FX400U Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Projector Operations
LCD Projector  
Commercial Use
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ng Instructions – Network 
Operations”.
Model No.PT-FW430U
PT-FX400U
FILTER
TEMP
LAMP
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 STANDBY （R）
FOCUS
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Important  
Information
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply: This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only.
CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can o\
nly be used for 
power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will 
need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire 
may result.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the\
 product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the li\
terature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION:This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electricia\
n. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
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Information
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:   PT-FW430U/PT-FX400U
Trade Name:   Panasonic
Responsible Party:   Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address:  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone number:   (877)803-8492
E-mail:   [email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 
modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction\
s, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• 
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached in\
stallation instructions and the user 
must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer\
 or peripheral devices. Also, any 
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user ’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING:
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
 
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Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
 
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building installation wiring.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
 
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accessible.
NOTICE U.S.A. only:
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains m\
ercury. Dispose may be regulated 
 
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in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or r\
ecycling information, please visit 
Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149.
For USA-California Only
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perc\
hlorate Material – special handling 
may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 
						

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Important  
InformationWARNING:
POWER
 
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The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equip\
ment and shall be easily 
accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply 
immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
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If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply.
 
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If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
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Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the \
projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
 
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excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a \
bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord tha\
t might be necessary.
Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
 
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Do not use the provided power cord for other electrical equipment.
 
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Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loos\
e from the wall.
 
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Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire. If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage t\
he insulation.
 
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If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the powe\
r plug out from the wall outlet.
 
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Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry clot\
h regularly.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
ON USE/INSTALLATION
 
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Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.
If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks will result.
If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector
.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where \
the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or components deterioration. 
Components deterioration (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause th\
e projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to t\
ake the full weight of the 
projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over th\
e projector, and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the proj\
ector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced an\
d fall, which could result in damage or 
injury. The projector will be damaged or deformed. 
						

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Information
WARNING:
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause in\
jury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.
 
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Be sure to use the provided accessory wire with an eye bolt as an extra \
safety measure to prevent the 
 
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projector from falling down. (Install in a different location to the ceiling mount bracket)
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves.
 
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Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could \
be drawn into the air inlet port.
 
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Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects. Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or \
face, or objects which cannot 
 
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withstand heat close to this port.
Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens wh\
ile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light.
 
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Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In a\
ddition, turn off the power and 
 
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disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
Doing so will cause fire or electric shocks. Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector .
 
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Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center.
 
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Do not project an image with the lens cover attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector . Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector. Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector .
 
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If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer.
 
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Particular attention must be paid to children.
 
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Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent\
 the projector from falling down.
 
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Be sure to ask authorized personnel or your supplier when mounting the p\
roduct to a ceiling. 
This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. 
Model No.: ET-PKF110H (for high ceilings), ET-PKF110S (for low ceilings)  Be sure to consult your dealer when using the ceiling mount bracket for \
the PT-F300U/PT-FW300U (ET-
 
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Important  
InformationWARNING:
ACCESSORIES
 
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Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
Do not use unspecified batteries.
 
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Do not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 
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Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 
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Do not allow the + and 
 
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- terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects s\
uch as 
necklaces or hairpins.
Do not store batteries together with metallic objects.
 
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Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.
 
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Make sure the polarities (+ and 
 
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-) are correct when inserting the batteries.
Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif ferent types of batteries.
 
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Do not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
 
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Remove the empty batteries from the remote control at once.
 
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Insulate the battery using tape or something similar before disposal.
 
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Do not allow children to reach the batteries (AA/R6/LR6 type). The battery can cause personal injury if swallowed.
 
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If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
 
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If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury .
 
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Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.
 
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In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately .
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result. The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 
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Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
 
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Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
When replacing the lamp, turn the power off and allow the lamp it to cool for at least one hour before 
 
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handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit. Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after using it.
 
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Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector .
Using the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may\
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overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly. Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.
 
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Information
CAUTION:
POWER
 
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When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and po\
wer connector.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect \
the power plug from the wall 
outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
ON USE/INSTALLATION
 
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Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector.
 
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Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire. Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stov\
es.
 
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Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks 
to occur.
ACCESSORIES
 
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Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the 
broken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was \
released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause 
injury.
If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek 
 
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medical advice immediately.
Ask your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector.
 
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Do not attach the air filter unit while it is wet.
Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunctions. After you clean the air filter units, dry them thoroughly before reattaching them.
 
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Trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI 
• 
Licensing LLC. 
Other names, company names or product names used in these operating inst\
ructions are the trademarks or • 
registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Please note that the operating instructions do not include the ® and \
TM symbols. 
Illustrations in these operating instructions
Note that illustrations of the projector and screens may differ from the ones you actually see. 
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Page referencesIn these instructions, references to pages are indicated as: (
• Æ page 00).
Term In these instructions, the “Wireless remote control unit” accessor\
y is referred to as the “Remote control”.
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Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
Manuseio de baterias usadas
 
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BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode \
causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo.
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O g\
ás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor , ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais.
Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 
°F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta,
danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao 
curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
Remoção das baterias
 
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1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.2. Remova as baterias. 
						

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 The 2x zoom lens and the lens shift 
allow more flexible setup of the 
projector.
 The lamp boost function and the 
image enhancer with the original 
system are installed to improve 
color reproducibility and fine display.
 The inclusion of an HDMI terminal 
provides support for high quality 
video and HDMI audio.
 An optional Wireless Module can be 
added for wireless LAN connectivity.
Easy setup and  
improved serviceability
Improved color reproducibility 
and fine display
Improved connectivity
 
JQuick steps
For details, see the corresponding pages.
1. 
Set up your projector.  
(
Æpage 21)
2. Connect with other devices.  
(
Æpage 27)
3. Connect the power cord.  
(
Æpage 28)
4. Power on. 
(
Æpage 29)
5. Set the initial settings.*1  
(
Æpage 16)
6.  Select the input signal.  
(
Æpage 31)
7. Adjust the image.  
(
Æpage 31)
This is the step to be taken when you turn the 
*1 : 
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Important  
Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
ContentsBe sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 8)
Important Informatio n
Read this first! ........................................... 2
Precautions for Use .................................12
Cautions when transporting  ................................. 12
Cautions when installing  ...................................... 12
Security  ................................................................ 13
Disposal  ............................................................... 13
Cautions on use  ................................................... 14
Accessories  .......................................................... 15
Optional accessories ............................................ 15
Preparation
Start-up display ....................................... 16
About Your Projector  ..............................17
Remote control ..................................................... 17
Projector body  ...................................................... 18
CONTROL PANEL  ............................................... 19
Rear terminals  ...................................................... 19
Using Remote control .............................20
Installing and removing batteries  ......................... 20
Setting Remote control ID numbers  ..................... 20
Getting Started
Setting up ................................................. 21
Projection method ................................................ 21
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)  ........................ 21
Screen size and throw distance  ........................... 22
Adjusting front adjustable feet ..............................24
Adjusting the position using the lens shift   
function  .......................................................... 24
Connections ............................................. 27
Before connecting to the projector  ....................... 27
Connecting example  ............................................ 27
Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF .................................... 28
Connecting the power cord  .................................. 28
Power indicator  .................................................... 28
Powering up the projector .................................... 29
Making adjustment and selection .........................29
Powering off the projector  ....................................30
Direct power off function  ......................................30
Projecting ................................................. 31
Selecting the image ............................................. 31
How to adjust the state of the image ....................31
Basic operations using the remote 
control ................................................... 32
Using the AV MUTE function ................................32
Using the FREEZE function  .................................32
Switching the input signal  .................................... 32
Adjusting the display position automatically .........33
Using the function buttons  ................................... 33
Using ECO button  ................................................ 33
Resetting to the factory default  ............................33
Controlling the volume of the speaker  ................. 34
Settings
Menu Navigation  ...................................... 35
Navigating through the menu  ............................... 35
MAIN MENU  ........................................................ 36
SUB MENU  .......................................................... 36
PICTURE menu ........................................ 38
PICTURE MODE ................................................. 38
CONTRAST  ......................................................... 38
BRIGHTNESS  ...................................................... 38
COLOR  ................................................................ 39
TINT  ..................................................................... 39
SHARPNESS  ....................................................... 39
COLOR TEMPERATURE  ....................................39
ADVANCED MENU  .............................................. 40
DAYLIGHT VIEW  ................................................. 40
DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY  ................................. 40
NOISE REDUCTION  ........................................... 41
TV-SYSTEM  ......................................................... 41
RGB/YP
BPR  .......................................................... 41
POSITION menu ....................................... 42
KEYSTONE ......................................................... 42
SHIFT  ................................................................... 42