Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Tw230 Operating Instructions

							Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adjustable feet.  
Rotate the adjustable feet and tilt the projector to the proper height; to raise the projector, rotate the both feet 
clockwise.
To lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate the both feet counterclockwise.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
    
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust  z
the front adjustable feet.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Screen” menu. ( zÆpage 45)
Note
Screw up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the limit. z
Adjustable Feet
Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 43.5 mm(1.713") 
						

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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z
Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z
If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  z
device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the screen to randomly wobble or wafture.   z
In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RGB (with TTL sync. Level) and  z
digital signal.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector. z
When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector, there is a possibility that the image  z
will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
For details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpage 69-72)
Connecting example
Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-i\
n time base corrector (TBC) or use a TBC between  z
the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the  z
projector and the video deck.
Note
When using an HDMI cable, check that it is compliant with the HDMI stand\
ard. Using a cable that is not compliant with the  z
HDMI standard may result in problems such as the image cutting out or no\
t appearing.  
When connecting the 1080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with \
1080p signal.
This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI). z
For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpage 69-72)
See “Network operation” in the instruction manual on the supplied \
CD-ROM for the details of wired LAN communication  z
between the projector and the computer.
ComputerAudio system
Control computer
Video deck (TBC built-in)
Blue ray disk player with 
HDMI terminal 
						

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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.
Power cord holder J
A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector.
Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Pic\
ture (1) shown:
Attaching  J
Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamp to the projector by following these steps. 
Plug the power cord with the power cord holder to the projector as Picture (2) shown.1 ) 
Push the clamp at the AC Power cord holder downward to secure it to the projector. It is correctly attached 2 ) 
until you hear the "CLICK" sound. See Picture (3) for correct attachme\
nt.  
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Picture (2)Picture (3)
Picture (1)
Bottom view
Basic Operation 
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  indicator before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe power cord is unplugged.
RED
LitThe power cord is plugged.
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Flashing
The projector cannot be turned on until the normal power-off processing for fan 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking. 
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. And the  
indicator also blinks in red (Æ page 57). The projector cannot be turned on until 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
GREENLitProjecting.
FlashingThe projector is in the Power management mode.
ON (G)/STANDBY(R) indicator 
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) 
computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the 
projector.
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an 2 ) 
AC outlet. The  indicator 
lights red. Open the lens cover.
Press the 3 ) <  > button on the control 
panel or on the remote control. The  indicator lights green and the 
cooling fans start to operate. The preparation 
display appears on the screen and the count 
down starts.
After the countdown, the input source that was 4 ) 
selected the last time and the lamp power status 
icon appear on the screen.
If there is no signal input when start on the 5 ) 
projector, or the current signal is missed while 
operating the projector, the Video/Computer 
selection window will be displayed on the screen, 
please move the pointer to input source desired 
by pressing the ▲▼ and the  button. 
And then follow the input signal guidance window 
to correct the signal and connection.
         If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN  
code input dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN 
code as instructed on the next page.
Note
When the [Direct on] function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be turned on automatically by connecting the AC 
power cord to an AC outlet.
When the [Logo select] function is set to [Off], the logo  z
will not be shown on the screen (Æpage 49).
When [Countdown off] or [Off] is selected in the [Display]  z
function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (Æpage 49).
 When the [Input search] function is set to [On 2], the  z
input signal will be searched automatically (Æpage 48).
Turning On the Projector
(2)
(3)
(3)
Video/Computer selection
06
Selected Input Source and Lamp power
Lamp power status
The preparation display will disappear 
after 30 seconds.
(3) 
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
PIN Code Input Dialog BoxPress ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to fix the 
number and move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. The number changes to . If you fixed an 
incorrect number, use the ◄ button to move the 
pointer to the number you want to correct, and then 
enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit 
number.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer 
to “Set”. Press the  button so that you can 
start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and 
the number () will turn red for a moment. Enter 
the correct PIN code all over again.
Note
If the PIN code number is not entered or wrong PIN code  z
number is entered within three minutes after the PIN 
code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off 
automatically.
The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory. z
After the OK icon disappears, 
you can operate the projector.   
						

							Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the 1 ) <  > button on the control panel or 
on the remote control, and Power off? appears 
on the screen.
Press the 2 ) <  > button again to turn off the 
projector. The  indicator 
starts to blink red, and the cooling fans keep 
running. At this time, you can unplug the AC 
power cord even if the fans are still running.
When the projector has cooled down enough, the 3 ) 
 indicator stops blinking 
and you can turn on the projector.
Note
Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is  z
cooled enough.
While the < zON(G)/STANDBY(R)> indicator is blinking, 
the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot 
be turned on. Wait until the  
indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again.
The projector can be turned on after the < zON(G)/
STANDBY(R)> indicator turns red. The waiting time 
to restart will be shortened when the normal power-off 
processing for fan cooling is completed, compared with 
the time the AC power cord is immediately unplugged 
after the power-off.
 JDirect Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall 
outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection 
without pressing the <  > button.
Note
When using the Direct Power Off function, you can  z
not restart the projector immediately after the power is 
disconnected. The lamp remains high temperature and 
needs to be cooled, so it sometimes takes longer time 
than usual for the lamp to light up again.
Turning Off the Projector
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds. 
						

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Basic Operation
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the po\
wer cord (Æpage 23) and switch on the 
power (Æpage 25) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the image
Select an input signal.
The image selected with the , 
, , , , 
or  button is projected (Æpage 29).
Attention
Images may not be projected properly depending on the  z
connected device and DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. 
Select a system format that is suitable for the input signal 
in [Component] or [RGB] in the [Input] menu (Æpage 35).
Check the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and  z
select the optimum aspect ratio under the [Screen] menu 
(Æpage 44).
How to adjust the state of the 
image
Adjust the projection angle.1 ) 
For details, see “Adjusting front adjustable feet”.  z
(Æpage 21)
Adjust the focus.2 ) 
Turn [Focus lever] to adjust the image.
 
        
Note
It is recommended that the images are projected  z
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is 
adjusted.
If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE”  z
(Æpage 45).
Focus Lever
Projecting 
						

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Basic Operation
Basic operations by using the remote control
Using the Auto setup function
This function allows you to automatically adjust Input 
search and Auto PC adj. during signal input from a 
computer.
 button
Press the  button on the 
remote control.
Note
For details, see “Setting” of Main menu. ( zÆpage 48)
Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
Press (,, , , , or 
) buttons on the remote 
control. 
COMPUTER 1Switches to Computer 1(RGB)/
Computer 1(Scart) input.
COMPUTER 2Switches to Computer 2(RGB)
input. 
HDMI Switches to HDMI input.
VIDEOSwitches to Video input. 
S-VIDEOSwitches to S-video input.
COMPONENT Switches to Computer 1 
(Component) input.
Note
Each press of the  button on the Control panel  z
of the main unit switches the settings as shown below. 
(Æpage 17)
Computer 1 (RGB)/  Computer 1 (Component)/Computer 1 (Scart)
Computer 2 (RGB)
HDMI
S-videoVideo
     It depends on the item you selected in the 
[Computer 1] submenu of the [Input] menu.
Using the SCREEN button
This function allows you to select screen mode or 
change the screen size.
 button
Press the  button on the 
remote control.
Note
For details, see “Screen” of Main menu. ( zÆpage 44-46)
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Basic Operation
Using the KEYSTONE button
This function allows you to correct keystone distortion.
 button
Press the  button on the remote control 
or on the control panel. The Keystone dialog box 
appears. Press ▲▼ to correct keystone distortion. 
The keystone adjustment can be stored (Æpage 45).
OperationScreen image
Reduce the 
upper width 
with press 
▲.
Reduce the 
lower width 
with press 
▼.
Note
The white arrows indicate that there is no correction. z
A red arrow indicates the direction of correction. z
An arrow disappears at the maximum correction. z
If you press the  button on the remote  z
control or on the control panel once more while the 
keystone dialog box is being displayed, the keystone 
adjustment will be canceled (Æpage 45).
The adjustable range is limited depending on the input  z
signal.
Using the INFO. button
This function allows you to display the information 
menu.
 button
Press  button on the remote 
control.
Note
For details, see “Input Source Information Display ” in  z
“Information” under Main menu (Æpage 56). 
 
Using the FREEZE function
You can freeze the projected image and stop the
sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition
of the connected device.
 button
Press the  button on the remote control to 
freeze the picture on the screen, meanwhile, volume 
is muted. To cancel the Freeze function, press the 
 button again or press any other button.
Fig.1 will appear on the screen while the Freeze 
function is working.
 Fig.1
Note
When no signal inputs,        mark will appear. z
Using the IMAGE button
This function allows you to select a desired image 
mode of the screen.
 button
Press  button on the remote control to select 
the desired image mode among [Dynamic], [Standard], 
[Real], [Cinema], [Blackboard (Green)], [Colorboard], 
[Image 1], [Image 2], [Image 3] and [Image 4].
Note
For details, see “Image select” of Main menu.   z
(Æpage 40)
Using the MUTE button
Press this button on the remote control to select [On] 
to temporarily turn off the sound.
 button
Press  button on the remote 
control. 
Note
To turn the sound back on, press this button again to  z
select [Off] or press the  buttons. 
(Æpage 47)