Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Tw343 Operating Instructions

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 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal namesPin No.Signal names
Even-numbered pins  to 
Odd-numbered pins  to 
T.M.D.S data 2+T.M.D.S clock shield
T.M.D.S data 2 shieldT.M.D.S clock -
T.M.D.S data 2-CEC
T.M.D.S data 1+—
T.M.D.S data 1 shieldSCL
T.M.D.S data 1-SDA
T.M.D.S data 0+DDC/CEC GND
T.M.D.S data 0 shield+ 5 V
T.M.D.S data 0-Hot plug detection
T.M.D.S clock +
Connecting example : AV equipment
Attention
 fAlways use one of the following when connecting a VCR. 
- A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC). 
- A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR.
 fIf nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
In such case, connect the time base corrector 
(TBC) between the projector and the external devices.
Note
 fFor an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to 
HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displaye\
d.
 fThis projector does not support the VIERA link (HDMI).
 fWhen the  terminal is connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker.
 fWhen input S-video signal, the optional D-SUB - S Video Conversion cable (Model No. ET-ADSV) is required.
Audio equipment
Video deck  (TBC built-in)
Blu-ray disc player with HDMI terminal
DVD playerDVD player
D-sub/component Conversion cableS-video cable
D-SUB - S Video conversion cable (ET-ADSV)
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Connecting example : Computers
Audio equipmentComputer
Control computerComputerControl computer
Computer
Computer
Computer
USB memory /
Wireless module
(Model No.: ET-WML100)
Attention
 fWhen connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and 
commercially available shielded cables.
Note
 fIf you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume 
feature to operate the projector.
 fWhen the  terminal is connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker.
 fThe video signal from the DVD-D terminal of the external device (such as a computer) is connect to the  terminal 
by using a conversion cable, the [Setting] menu → [HDMI setup] → [Sound] is set to [Computer] (x page 58) and the 
audio signal will be input to the  terminal.
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Chapter 3   Basic Operations
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Powering on/off
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (x page 2).
Attaching 
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back of the projector bo\
dy and the power cord 
connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction.
 
AC IN xAC IN 
Removing
1) Confirm that the projector is in standby mode, and remove the power plug\
 from the outlet.
2) Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal.
Power indicator
The power indicator  informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the power indicator 
 before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
No illuminationThe projector is turned off. (The power cord is unplugged.)
Red
LightingThe projector is turned off. (In standby mode)
Blinking
The projector is in warming up after turning on the power.
The projector is in projected state after a while.
The projector is cooling down.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
GreenLightingProjecting.
BlinkingThe projector is in ready mode with Power management function. 
OrangeLightingThe abnormal inside is detected. (Warning)
BlinkingThe temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. (Warning)
Power indicator 
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Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected. (x page 30)
2)1)
3)
3)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 fThe power indicator  lights in red, and the projector will enter the standby mode. 
3) Press the power  button on the control panel or on the remote control.
 fThe power indicator  blinks in red, after a while the indicator lights in green. (The factory default 
setting of [Standby mode] is [Eco].)
 fThe startup display appears on the screen and the count down starts, and\
 the image will be projected on the screen 
after the countdown.
Note
 fDuring count down, all the buttons are not available except for the power  button.
 fIf [Standby mode] is set to [Normal], the power indicator  lights in green when powering on the 
projector.
A PIN code input screen appears 
If the [PIN code] of the projector has been set, the PIN code input screen will be displayed after the completion of the startup display. Please enter a PIN code as the following steps.
1) Press the  button.
2) Press as to select the number from 0 to 9.
3) Press the  button.
 fThe fixed number changes to , and the cursor moves to the next frame. 
4) Repeat the above steps to enter a three-digit number.
 fMove the cursor to [Set] when fixed a three-digit number. 
5) Press the  button.
 fThe image will be projected on the screen.
Note
 fWhen [PIN code lock] is set to [On] in [Security] menu, the PIN code input screen will be displayed after startup display . The 
projector will turn off automatically when input an incorrect PIN code or without any operatio\
n within 3 minutes.
 fIf you want to correct the digit, press the  button to reset the d\
igit and then re-enter it.
 fPress the  button after moving the cursor to [Cancel] to reset the all digits.
 fIf you entered an incorrect digit, the digit () will turn red and reset, and then re-enter a digit.
 fThe initial PIN code is "111".
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Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
3)
5)
3)
1) Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (x page 37)
2) Change the settings of the [Display] menu → [Project way] depending on the installation mode.  
(x page 51)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 44) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input selecti\
on (, 
, , , ) buttons on the 
remote control to select the input signal.
4) Adjust the front and back tilt of the projector with the adjustable feet\
. (x page 29)
5) Press the  button on the remote control.
6) Adjust the focus with the focus ring.
Powering Off the Projector
1) 2)
3)1) 2)
1) Press the power  button on the control panel or on the remote control.
 fThe following message appears.
2) Press the power  button on the control panel or on the remote control again.
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  blinks in red. (The fan keeps running.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  lights in red.
 fThe projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights in red.
Note
 fWhile the power indicator  is blinking in red, the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot 
be turned on. Wait until the  power indicator  lights in red to turn on the projector again.
 fWhen packing the projector for transportation and storage, please make sure that each indicator is of f.
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Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices (x page 30) and connection of the power cord (x page 34) and switch 
on the power (x page 35) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the input selecti\
on (, , 
,  or ) buttons on the remote control.
 fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the connected device a\
nd DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. Select a 
system format that is suitable for the input signal in [Display] menu → [System] (x page 51).
 fCheck the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [Display] menu → 
[Aspect] (x page 50).
How to adjust the state of the image
When setting up the projector for the first time or setting up at a new place, you must perform the following operations.
1) Adjust the projection angle.
 fInstall the projector on a flat surface and parallel to the screen so that the projected screen is rectangular.
 fIf the screen is tilted downward, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projection screen so that the projected screen 
is rectangular.
 fFor details, see “Adjusting adjustable feet” (x page 29).
2) Adjust the focus.
 fRotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image.
Note
 fIt is recommended that the images are projected continuously for at leas\
t 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
 fIf you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size of the image by changing the distance between the screen and the 
projector.
 fIf keystone distortion occurs, see the [Expand] menu → [Keystone] (x page 61).
Focus ring
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Basic operations by using the remote control
Using the automatic setup function
Input search, Auto PC adjustment (during signal input from a computer) and Auto Keystone correction works at the same time.The Auto PC adjustment function can be used to automatically adjust the resolution, clock phase, and image position when analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals \
are being input. Supplying images with bright white 
borders at the edges and high-contrast black and white characters is recommended when the Auto PC adjustment function is 
working. Avoid supplying images that include halftones or gradation, such as photo\
graphs and computer graphics.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [Expand] menu → [Auto setup] (x page 59). fAutomatic adjustment may not work depending on the model of the computer\
 and the input signal. fImages may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment, b\
ut it is not a malfunction. fIf you press any button on the remote control during the automatic adjus\
tment, the automatic adjustment will be canceled. fIf the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being in\
put, the adjustment may not be performed properly 
even for an RGB signal that can use automatic setup.
Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 
buttons
1) Press the , , ,  or  button on the remote control.
 fPress the  button on the control panel to display the input\
 guide, press as to select the input source 
and then press the  button.
Press this button to switch to Computer 1/Component input.
Switch to Computer 2 input.
Switch to HDMI input.
Press this button to switch to Video/S-video input. 

Press this button to switch to Memory Viewer/USB Display/Network input.
Note
 fFor more details about Memory Viewer function, refer to “Memory Viewer function” (x page 75).
 fFor more details about USB display function, refer to “USB Display function” (x page 78).
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Switching the aspect ratio of the image
You can switch aspect ratios according to the input signal.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [Display] menu → [Aspect] (x page 50).
Using the keystone distortion and curved correction functions
You can correct the trapezoidal distortion and the curved distortion of the projected image. 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe selection screen of keystone function is displayed.
 fYou can also press the  button on the control panel.
[H/V Keystone]Select when the trapezoid of the projected image is distorted.
[Corner correction]Select when the four corners of the projected image are distorted.
[Curved correction]Select when the linearity is not uniform or the projected image is curve\
d distortion.
[Reset value]Return the corrected values to the factory default values.
2) Press as to select [H/V Keystone], [Corner correction], [Curved correction] or [\
Reset value].
3) Press the  button.
 fThe individual adjustment screen of the selected function is displayed.
4) Press asqw to adjust.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [Expand] menu → [Keystone] (x page 61).
 fPress the  button on the control panel or on the remote control when the [H/V Keystone], [Corner correction] 
or [Curved correction] individual adjustment screen is displaying, the individual adjustment screen will switch as follows. 
- [H/V Keystone]  [Corner correction] (Upper left)  [Corner correction] (Upper right)  [Corner correction] (Lower right) 
 [Corner correction] (Lower left)  [Curved correction X/Y Gain]  [Curved correction X Offset]  [Curved correction Y 
Offset]  [H/V Keystone]  ...
Using the information function
This function allows you to display the status of the projector.
INFO.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control. 
 fThe [Info.] screen is displayed.
 fWhen the [Info.] screen is recalled by using  button on the remote control, the on-screen menu cannot be 
operated.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe [Info.] screen disappears.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [Info.] menu (x page 73).
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Using the freeze function
You can freeze the projected image and stop the sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition of the external device. 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe video is paused and the audio is muted. The icon  is displayed on the screen during Freeze.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe video playback resumes and the audio is unmuted.
Note
 fWhen no signal input, the key operation is invalid and the icon  will appear.
Using the AV mute function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the 
audio and image temporarily. 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe audio and image turn off.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe audio and image turn on.
Using the presentation timer function
You can operate the P-timer function.
Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe count is started.
 fThe elapsed time is displayed at the bottom right of the projected image\
.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe count is stopped.
3) Press the  button again.
 fP-timer is finished.
Switching the lamp power
This function allows you to switch the lamp power.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fIt will switch each time you press the button, [  (Normal)] → [  (Eco 1)] →[  (Eco 2)].
Note
 fFor details, please refer to the [Setting] menu → [Lamp control] (x page 56).
Using the digital zoom function
(Only for still image-based computer (RGB) and still image-based HDMI signals input)
You can enlarge the center area. You can also change the location of the area to be enlarged. 
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