Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw345NZ Operating Instructions

Setting up
Installation mode
There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 75) 
depending on the installation location. 
Mounting on the ceiling and projecting forwardSetting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Menu itemMethodMenu itemMethod
[PROJECTION METHOD][FRONT/CEILING][PROJECTION METHOD][REAR/DESK]
Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from rear
(Using the translucent screen)
Setting on a desk/floor...

Screen size and throw distance
Refer to the screen size and projection distances to install the projector. Image size and image position can be adjusted in 
accordance with the screen size and screen position.
Projected image
SH
SW
SDSHScreen
L (LW/LT)
Screen L (LW/LT)
SW
H
L (LW/LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SHImage height (m)
SWImage width (m)
HDistance from the center of lens to the image lower end (m)
SDProjected image size (m)
*1 LW : Minimum distance 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
 fBefore...

For PT-VX415NZ
All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height position (H)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height position (H)
0.76 (30")0.7 1.1 0.0460.8 1.20.037
1.02 (40")0.9 1.5 0.0611.0 1.7 0.050
1.27 (50")1.2 1.9 0.0761.3 2.1 0.062
1.52 (60")1.4 2.3 0.0911.6 2.5 0.075
1.78 (70")1.7...

Adjusting 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 adjustable feet to extend them. You can turn them in the opposite direction to contract them.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
 fHeated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do not touch the air...

Connecting
Before connecting
 fBefore connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
 fTurn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables.
 fTake note of the following points before connecting the cables. Failure to do so may result in malfunctions.
-  When connecting a cable to a device connected to the projector or the projector itself, touch any nearby metallic objects to 
eliminate static electricity from your body before performing...

 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal namesPin No.Signal names
R/PR*1+ 5 V
G/Y*1GND
B/PB*1—
—DDC data
GNDHD/SYNC
GNDVD
GNDDDC clock
GND
*1: It is only for RGB signals when the terminal is used as the input terminal. 
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal namesPin No.Signal names
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...

Connecting example : AV equipment
For // terminals
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...

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.
Connecting example : Audio
Note
 fIf the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio.
 fWhen the  terminal is...

Chapter 3   Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.
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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!” (Æ page 7).
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 (unti\
l you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing
1) Confirm that the projector is in...