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 location where screen exposure to outside light, light from light fixtures  z
or other light is at a minimum. Also draw the curtains, close blinds and turn off light fixtures. 
Do not use the projector installed vertically or tilted right or left. Use under such conditions could result in equipment  z
damage.
The projector must be installed so that its inclination to the horizontal plane is ±40° or less.  z
Installing the projector at an inclination that exceeds 40° may reduce product life or                                                                                                                                                z
result in malfunction.
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceilin\
g mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: for high 
ceiling, ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), and the optional projector mount base ET-PKV100B.
Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector. z
Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket when you \
install the bracket and the projector. z
Attention
To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your  z
dealer or a qualified technician. 
						

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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 read “Precautions for Use” ( zÆ pages 12 to 16).   
 JProjection distance for PT-VW330U
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
0.76 m(30")0.8 m(2.76')1.4 m(4.50')0.8 m(2.49')1.2 m(4.07')0.7m(2.43')1.2 m(3.97')
1.02 m(40")1.1 m(3.71')1.8 m(6.04')1.0 m(3.35')1.7 m(5.48')1.0 m(3.25')1.6 m(5.32')
1.27 m(50")1.4 m(4.66')2.3 m(7.58')1.3 m(4.23')2.1 m(6.86')1.3 m(4.10')2.0 m(6.69')
1.52 m(60")1.7 m(5.61')2.8 m(9.12')1.6 m(5.09')2.5 m(8.27')1.5 m(4.95')2.5 m(8.04')
1.78 m(70")2.0 m(6.56')3.3 m(10.66')1.8m(5.94')3.0 m(9.68')1.8 m(5.77')2.9 m(9.42')
2.03 m(80")2.3 m(7.51')3.7 m(12.20')2.1 m(6.82')3.4 m(11.06')2.0 m(6.63')3.3 m(10.76')
2.29 m(90")2.6 m(8.47')4.2 m(13.75')2.3 m(7.68')3.8 m(12.47')2.3 m(7.48')3.7 m(12.11')
2.54 m(100")2.9 m(9.42')4.7 m(15.26')2.6 m(8.56')4.2 m(13.85')2.5 m(8.33')4.1 m(13.48')
3.05 m(120")3.5 m(11.35')5.6 m(18.34')3.1 m(10.27')5.1 m(16.63')3.1 m(10.01')4.9 m(16.21')
3.81 m(150")4.3 m(14.21')7.0 m(22.97')3.9 m(12.89')6.4 m(20.83')3.8 m(12.53')6.2 m(20.28')
5.08 m(200")5.8 m(18.96')-5.3 m(17.22')-5.1 m(16.73')-
6.35 m(250")7.2 m(23.75')-6.6 m(21.56')-6.4 m(20.96')-
7.62 m(300")--7.9 m(25.89')-7.7 m(25.16')-
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen di\
mensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490= SD(m) × 0.530
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872= SD(m) × 0.848
Minimum distance (LW)= 1.1449 × SD(m)  -  0.0335= 1.0395 × SD(m)  -  0.0336= 1.0113 × SD(m)  -  0.0336
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.8444 × SD(m)  -  0.0317= 1.6745 × SD(m)  -  0.0318= 1.6292 × SD(m)  -  0.0318 
						

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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 m(50")1.2 m(3.87')1.9 m(6.30')1.3 m(4.23')2.1 m(6.89')
1.52 m(60")1.4 m(4.66')2.3 m(7.58')1.6 m(5.09')2.5 m(8.27')
1.78 m(70")1.7 m(5.45')2.7 m(8.86')1.8 m(5.94')3.0 m(9.68')
2.03 m(80")1.9 m(6.23')3.1 m(10.14')2.1 m(6.82')3.4 m(11.06')
2.29 m(90")2.2 m(7.05')3.5 m(11.42')2.3 m(7.68')3.8 m(12.47')
2.54 m(100")2.4 m(7.84')3.9 m(12.73')2.6 m(8.53')4.2 m(13.88')
3.05 m(120")2.9 m(9.42')4.7 m(15.29')3.1 m(10.27')5.1 m(16.67')
3.81 m(150")3.6 m(11.81')5.8 m(19.13')3.9 m(12.86')6.4 m(20.83')
5.08 m(200")4.8 m(15.78')7.8 m(25.52')5.2 m(17.19')-
6.35 m(250")6.0m(19.75')-6.6 m(21.52')-
7.62 m(300")7.2 m(23.72')-7.9 m(25.85')-
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen di\
mensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (The calculated distance may \
contain a certain error.)
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Minimum distance (LW)= 0.9531 × SD(m)  -  0.0338= 1.0384 × SD(m)  -  0.0337
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.5384 × SD(m)  -  0.0327= 1.6756 × SD(m)  -  0.0319 
						

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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 port while the lamp is lit. Do n\
ot 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 49)
Note
Screw up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit. z
Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 41.2 mm(1.622")
Feet Lock Latches 
						

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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 wafture.   z
In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RG\
B (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 o\
f compatible signals”. ( zÆpage 74)
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 \
1 080p 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 74)
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.
Computer
Audio system
Control computer
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
Blue ray disk player with HDMI 
terminal
MIC 
						

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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 power cord holder to the projector as Pictu\
re (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.  
Basic Operation
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Picture (1)
Picture (2)Picture (3)
Bottom View 
						

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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  indicator stops blinking.
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. And the  
indicator also blinks in red (Æpage 61). The projector cannot be turned on until 
cooling is completing and the  indicator stops blinking.
GREENLitProjecting.
FlashingThe projector is in the Power management mode. 
						

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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 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 [Logo select] function is set to [Off], the logo  z
will not be shown on the screen (Æpage 53).
When [Countdown off] or [Off] is selected in the [Display]  z
function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (Æpage 53).
When the [Input search] function is set to [On 2], the  z
input signal will be searched automatically (Æpage 52).
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.
Turing 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.
06 
						

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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.  
While the projector is locked with the PIN code.
Put the label below (supplied) on in a prominent place 
of the projector's body while it is locked with a PIN 
code.
PIN code Protection 
						

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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 in a case before the projector is  z
cooled enough.
While the  indicator is blinking, the lamp is  z
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   z
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
Even if you turn on the  during 
projection or just after the lamp turns off, the cooling 
fan will continue to rotate using internally stored 
power. In cases where the  switch 
is not easily accessible, such as during ceiling mount, 
you can safely turn off the power by using the power 
breaker switch. This function also works if a power 
outage occurs or if the power cable is accidentally 
disconnected from the outlet right after turning the 
power off.
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.
While the cooling fan is operating, do not place the  z
projector inside a box or bag.
Turning Off the Projector
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds.