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 and projecting forward
Menu itemMethodMenu itemMethod
[PROJECTION METHOD][REAR/CEILING][PROJECTION METHOD][FRONT/DESK]
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: for high ceiling,  
ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), and the optional projector mount bracket ET-PKV101B.
 fUse only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector.
 fRefer to the Installation Instructions for the ceiling mount bracket whe\
n you install the bracket and the projector.
Attention
 fTo ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your deal\
er or a 
qualified technician.
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							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 installing, please read “Precautions for Use” (Æ pages 17 to 23). 
Projection distance 
For PT-VW345NZ
All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m)
Projection 
sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen 
diagonal 
(SD)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position 
(H)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position (H)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position (H)
0.76 (30")0.8 1.4 0.0090.8 1.2 0.0070.71.2 0.008
1.02 (40")1.1 1.8 0.0121.0 1.70.0101.0 1.6 0.011
1.27 (50")1.4 2.3 0.0151.3 2.1 0.0121.3 2.0 0.013
1.52 (60")1.7 2.8 0.0181.6 2.5 0.0151.5 2.50.016
1.78 (70")2.0 3.3 0.0211.8 3.0 0.0171.8 2.9 0.019
2.03 (80")2.3 3.7 0.0242.1 3.4 0.0202.0 3.3 0.022
2.29 (90")2.6 4.2 0.0272.3 3.8 0.0222.3 3.7 0.024
2.54 (100")2.9 4.7 0.0302.6 4.2 0.0252.5 4.1 0.027
3.05 (120")3.5 5.6 0.0373.1 5.1 0.0303.1 4.9 0.032
3.81 (150")4.3 7.0 0.0463.9 6.4 0.0373.8 6.2 0.040
5.08 (200")5.8 9.40.0615.3 8.50.0505.1 8.30.054
6.35 (250")7.311.70.0766.610.60.0626.410.30.067
7.62 (300")8.714.00.0917.9 12.70.0757.7 12.40.081
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							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 2.7 0.1071.8 3.0 0.087
2.03 (80")1.9 3.1 0.1222.1 3.4 0.100
2.29 (90")2.2 3.5 0.1372.3 3.8 0.112
2.54 (100")2.4 3.9 0.1522.6 4.2 0.125
3.05 (120")2.9 4.7 0.1833.1 5.1 0.149
3.81 (150")3.6 5.8 0.2293.9 6.4 0.187
5.08 (200")4.8 7.8 0.3055.3 8.50.249
6.35 (250")6.0 9.70.3816.6 10.60.311
7.62 (300")7.3 11.70.4577.9 12.70.374
Projection distance formulas 
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following calculations.
The calculated distance may contain a certain error.
If the screen dimensions are written as "SD",
For PT-VW345NZ
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)= 1.1458 × SD(m)  -  0.0294 = 1.0402 × SD(m)  -  0.0294= 1.0121 × SD(m)  -  0.0294
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.8467 × SD(m)  -  0.0319 = 1.6765 × SD(m)  -  0.0319= 1.6312 × SD(m)  -  0.0319
For PT-VX415NZ
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)= 0.9548 × SD(m)  -  0.0294= 1.0403 × SD(m)  -  0.0294
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.5389 × SD(m)  -  0.0319= 1.6766 × SD(m)  -  0.0319
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							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 exhaust port directly when you adjust 
the adjustable feet.
 fIf keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform [KEYSTONE] from the [POSITION] menu. (Æ page 63)
Note
 fScrew up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit.
Feet lock latches
Adjustable range
Adjustable feet : 43.0 mm (1.693")
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							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 work.
-  Do not use unnecessarily long cables to connect to a device connected to the projector or to the projector body . The longer 
the cable, the more it is susceptible to noise. Since using a cable whil\
e it is wound makes it act like an antenna, it is more 
susceptible to noise.
-  When connecting cables, connect GND first, then insert the connecting terminal of the connecting device in a straight 
manner.
 fIf any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the device, 
prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
 fVideo signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or wafture. In this case, a 
time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
 fThe projector accepts VIDEO signals, S-VIDEO signals, YCBCR/YPBPR signals and analog RGB signals (synchronous 
signals are TTL level), and digital signal.
 fSome computer models are not compatible with the projector.
 fWhen using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector , there is a possibility that the image will not be 
output correctly unless a compensator is used.
 fFor details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List of compatible signals”. (Æ pages 130 -131)
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal names
GND (luminance signal)
GND (color signal)
Luminance signal
Color signal
 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal namesPin No.Signal names
R/PR+ 5 V
G/YGND
B/PBGND
—DDC data
GNDHD/SYNC
GNDVD
GNDDDC clock
GND
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							 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 0+DDC/CEC GND
T.M.D.S data 0 shield+5V
T.M.D.S data 0-Hot plug detection
T.M.D.S clock +
Odd-numbered pins  to 
Even-numbered pins  to 
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							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 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).
 fFor the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”.  
(Æ pages 130 - 131)
Connecting example : Computers
Blu-ray disk player 
with HDMI terminal
Video deck (TBC built-in)DVD player
Control computerComputerControl computer
ComputerComputer
Computer
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							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 connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker.
Computer
Computer
MICComputerAudio equipment
AV equipment
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							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 standby mode, and remove the power plug\
 from the outlet.
2) Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the project\
or body while pressing the 
side tabs.
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