Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw330 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)
 JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 JSetting on a desk/floor and  
projecting forward
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector in a...

Setting up
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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)
SHHeight of the projection area (m)
SWWidth of the projection area (m)
SDDiagonal length of the projection area (m)
LW : Minimum distance *1 : 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
Before installing, please...

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Getting Started
 JProjection distance for PT-VX400U
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
0.76 m(30")0.7 m(2.26')1.1 m(3.74')0.8 m(2.49')1.2 m(4.07')
1.02 m(40")0.9 m(3.05')1.5 m(5.02')1.0 m(3.35')1.7 m(5.48')
1.27...

Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both \
side of the projector.
Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the\
 adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt.
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...

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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 scre\
en to randomly wobble or...

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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 th\
ese steps. 
Plug the power cord with the...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
POWER indicator
The power indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  indicator before 
operating the projector.
POWER indicator
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...

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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 cap.
Press the  button on the control 3 ) 
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...

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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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the  button on the top 1 ) 
control or on the remote control, and Power off? 
appears on the screen.
Press the  button again to turn 2 ) 
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, 3 ) 
the  indicator stops blinking and you 
can turn on the projector.
Note
Do not put the projector...