Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw345NZ Operating Instructions

							ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The  indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  
indicator before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
OffThe power cord is unplugged.
Red
Lit
The power cord is plugged.
The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] when the projector is in standby mode and the cooling is 
completed. 
BlinkingThe power is switched off (in standby mode). The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK].*1
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL].*2
OrangeLitThe projector is cooling down.  
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.) 
Green
LitProjecting.
BlinkingThe power is on and the lamp is not working. The [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to [READY].*3
The lamp starts work. The projector will project image after a while.*4
*1: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off) → 0.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off)
*2: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off)
*3: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.0 seconds (light) → 2.0 seconds (off)
*4: The indicator will light as the following order:
0.5 seconds (light) → 0.5 seconds (off)
 indicator
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							Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected (Æ pages 35-38) and remove the lens cap.
3)3)
2)1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 fThe power indicator  lights or blinks, and the projector will enter the standby mode. 
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the  button on the remote control.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 fUsing the projector while the lens cap is attached may cause the device to heat up and result in a fire.
Note
 fIf the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it may take approx. 10 seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set. 
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
6)
5)
3)
3)
1) Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (Æ page 44)
2) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. (Æ page 31)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (Æ page 54) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input select\
ion (, 
, , ) buttons to select the input sign\
al.
 f,  and  buttons on the remote control can also be used to switch the 
input signal.
4) Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. (Æ page 34)
5) If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the  button.
6) Press the  button on the control panel.
 fFor details, refer to "Adjusting the projected image via EASY SETTING function". (Æ page 45)
Note
 fWhen the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the initial setting screen is displayed after projection starts. Refer to “Start-up display” for details. (Æ page 24)
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							Powering Off the Projector
1) 2)1) 2)
2)
3)2)
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the  button on the remote control.
 fThe following message appears.
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button. 
OR 
Press the  button on the control panel or the  button on the remote control again.
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  lights in orange. (The fan keeps 
running.)
3) Wait until the  indicator lights or blinks in red.
 fThe projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
Note
 fDo not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough\
.
 fWhile the  indicator is lighting in orange, the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot be 
turned on. Wait until the  indicator stops lighting or blinking in red to turn on the projector again.
Direct Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection.
Note
 fWhen using the Direct Power Off function, you cannot restart the projector immediately after the power is disconnected. The 
lamp remains high temperature and needs to be cooled, so it sometimes ta\
kes longer time than usual for the lamp to light up 
again.
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							Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æ pages 35 - 40) and switch on the power 
(Æ page 42) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press , , , , ,  or 
 button on the remote control or  button on the contro\
l panel.
 fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
 fYou can check the input source through [DETAILED] / [SIMPLE] under the [DISPLAY OPTION] → [ON-SCREEN 
DISPLAY] → [INPUT GUIDE] menu.
 fYou can also select the input source by pressing asqw on the [DETAILED] screen.
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the connected device a\
nd DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. Set the 
[PICTURE] menu → [RGB/YCBCR] or [RGB/YPBPR] (Æ page 62).
 fCheck the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [POSITION] menu  
(Æ page 66).
How to adjust the state of the image
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioni\
ng of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus and zoom.
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” (Æ page 34).
2) Adjust the zoom and the focus.
 fRotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out the image.
 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 turning the zoom ring again.
 fIf keystone distortion occurs, see the [POSITION] menu → [KEYSTONE] (Æ page 63).
[DETAILED] input guide[SIMPLE] input guide
If there is no signal input 
([COMPUTER1], [COMPUTER2] or 
[HDMI]), this screen will be displayed. 
Check the output settings of your 
computer.
Focus ring
Zoom ring
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							Adjusting the projected image via EASY SETTING function
EASY SETTING function makes the semi-automatically adjustment possible, so that to get the optimal image.
EASY SETTING function including these following setting items:
[FOCUS ASSIST]The color and the length of the bar assists the focus adjustment.
[SCREEN FIT]Detect and correct the image automatically to fit the frame. If you can not detect the frame of the 
screen, Keystone executes automatically.
[COLORBOARD]The color values will change automatically to reach the optimal white ba\
lance according to the 
color of screen.
Executing the EASY SETTING function
When all of the above mentioned functions are set to [ON] (However, [SCREEN FIT] is set to [FULL] or [ORIGINAL]), the 
adjustment orders are as follows.
1) Project an image.
2) Adjust the zoom ring so that the image is larger than the screen frame. 
3) Press the  button on the control panel during projection.
 fA test pattern for [FOCUS ASSIST] appears on the screen and the focus assist bar appears in the center bottom of the 
screen. 
4) Rotate the focus ring until the bar changes to the maximum level. 
 fThe focus assist bar will display different colors and different lengths according to the clarity of image.
ColorStateLengthState
RedThe projected image is turning unclear.ShortThe projected image is shifting greatly.
YellowThe projected image is turning clear.LongThe projected image is shifting slightly.
BlueThe projected image is optimal.Maximum 
lengthThe projected image is optimal.
Attention
 fWhen the EASY SETTING function is started, the focus assist bar does not display blue color, even if the focus adjustment 
is optimal. So readjust the focus with rotating the focus ring.
5) Press the  button on the remote control or the control panel.
 fThe adjustment image of [SCREEN FIT] appears.
Screen frame detected
 
If it detects a screen frame, the projected image is corrected to fit the screen frame automatically .
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							Adjust the image to fit the screen according to the SCREEN FIT function's different states.
[FULL]The aspect ratio will change to fit the screen frame.
[ORIGINAL]The aspect ratio will maintain to fit the screen frame. The image may be displayed with the left and right/ top 
and bottom parts cut off. 
Then the COLORBOARD function is activated to get an optimal image. [CORNER CORRECTION] appears and it can be 
adjusted manually if it is necessary (Æ page 64). It will exit without any operation in few seconds.
Screen frame undetected
If it does not detect a screen frame, the KEYSTONE function starts to work automatically and the keystone can be adjust 
horizontally and vertically.
Then the COLORBOARD function is activated to get an optimal image. [KEYSTONE] appears and it can be adjusted manually 
if it is necessary (Æ page 63). It will exit without any operation in few seconds.
The conditions of SCREEN FIT function to adjust the projected image as follows.
ItemsConditions
Projected image40" - 100" (after correction)
Distance between projector and screenapprox. 0.9 to 3.5 m (when execute the keystone function, less than 2.5 m) 
Correction angleapprox. 20° right and left /approx. 30° up and down 
30°
20°
20°
Attention
 fIf the FOCUS ASSIST / SCREEN FIT / COLORBOARD function is working, please do not block some or all of the projected 
image to interfere with the projected image, such as putting things befo\
re the camera which is on the front of the projector 
body. Otherwise, the projected image will not be corrected properly.
Note
 f[SCREEN FIT] corrects the projected image when it detects two or more sides inside the projected area, and fits the 
detected frame.
 f[SCREEN FIT] may not work well in bright environments and the projected image is in low contrast. In this case, make the 
room darker, and then try executing [SCREEN FIT] again.
 fBecause [SCREEN FIT] uses a sensor, it may not work properly depending on the condition of the projection surface 
(deflections, patterns, and so on), the distance between projector and screen, or the ef fects of outside light such as 
fluorescent. In this case, make the adjustments manually.
 fIt is recommended to use a black frame screen when using SCREEN FIT function.
 fWhen the EASY SETTING function does not complete, [Projection situation is out of condition.] message will be displayed. 
Please reconfirm the setting status of the projector.
 fWhen the EASY SETTING function is executing, press the  button to exit, and then the next 
function will execute.
 fWhen the EASY SETTING function is executing, press the  button to exit, and then return to the previous state of the 
running EASY SETTING function.
 fWhen the projector is mounted on a ceiling, do not use the EASY SETTING function. Otherwise it may not be adjusted 
correctly. 
 fWhen the COLORBOARD function is executed, [PICTURE MODE] will be switched to [EASY SETTING] mode automatically. 
When you want to cancel the status of the running EASY SETTING function, please set from [EASY SETTING] mode to any 
other mode of [PICTURE MODE]. (Æ page 58)
 fWhen the SCREEN FIT function is executed, [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] will be adjusted automatically. 
When you want to fine-tune the keystone or cancel the status of the running EASY  SETTING function, please adjust 
[KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] manually. (Æ page 63)
0.9 ~3.5 m
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							Basic operations by using the remote control
Using the AUTO SETUP function
The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the res\
olution, 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 system is in automatic 
adjustment mode.
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
 fThe [CLOCK PHASE] may shift even if it has completed without any incident. In such cases, adjust the [POSITION] menu → 
[CLOCK PHASE] (Æ page 65).
 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. 
Using the KEYSTONE button
You can correct the trapezoidal distortion that occurs when the projector is installed tilted or when the screen is tilted.
 button
1) Press the  button to select [KEYSTONE] or press the  button again to 
select [CORNER CORRECTION].
 fThe [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed.
2) Press asqw to adjust the item.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [KEYSTONE] (Æ page 63).
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							Controlling the volume of the speaker
You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output.
buttons
1) Press the  or  button on the remote control.
 fYou can also press qw on the control panel.
Decreases the volume. 
Increases the volume.
Using the FUNCTION button
Some operations in the menu can be assigned to the  button on the remote control so that it can be used as an 
easy shortcut button.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
To assign functions to the  button 
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control to di\
splay the menu items (main 
menu, sub menu, or details menu) you want to assign.
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (Æ page 54) for the operation of the on-screen menu.
2) Press and hold the  button for 3 seconds or more.
Note
 fAfter settings have been completed, the assigned menu item (main menu, sub-menu, or details menu) will be displayed in  
[ASSIGNED FUNCTION] of the operation guide under the menu.
 fPerform the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON] (Æ page 78) when deallocating functions.
Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
1) Press , ,  or  button on th\
e remote control.
 fYou can also press the  button on the control panel.
Switch to COMPUTER1 input.
Switch to COMPUTER2 input. 
Switch to HDMI input.
Switch to VIDEO or S-VIDEO input. 
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							Using the MEMORY VIEWER function
It is possible to project the video and pictures which are stored in the USB memory when the USB memory 
inserted into the projector.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to MEMORY VIEWER.
Note
 fIf you want to use this function, insert the USB memory directly into the  port.
 fWhen [Miracast(TM)] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] screen 
will be displayed (Æ page 89).
Using the Miracast function
This function is to project the displayed images on the Miracast-certified device to the projector through the 
wireless LAN connection.
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to Miracast(TM).
Note
 fFor details, see "Miracast(TM)" (Æ page 89).
 fWhen [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] 
screen will be displayed (Æpage 89).
Using the Panasonic APPLICATION function
This function can be used to project still images or video to the projector through the supplied software "Wireless Manager 
ME6.0" with CD-ROM. In addition, the iOS application and Android application can also make it possible.
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to Panasonic APPLICATION.
Note
 fFor details, please refer to the "Operating Instructions-Wireless Manager ME6.0" in CD-ROM.
 fWhen [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Miracast(TM)] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] screen will be 
displayed (Æ page 89).
Using the PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN buttons
Scroll back and forth when viewing files such as PowerPoint which are projected through Wireless Manager .
 buttons
1) Press the  buttons on the remote control.
Note
 fTo use these buttons, connect with Wired LAN or Wireless LAN, connect  port of the projector and your 
computer with a USB cable.
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							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. 
 buttons
1) Press the  or < D.ZOOM -> button on the remote control.
 fThe moving screen is displayed.
 fThe [DIGITAL ZOOM] individual adjustment screen is displayed when executing the menu operation. For details, refer 
to [DISPLAY OPTION] → [OTHER FUNCTIONS] (Æ page 73).
 fPressing the  button to cancel the function.
 rButton functions during [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Operation menuOperationAdjustmentAdjustment range
Press the  
button or w button.Increases magnification.
1.0 ~ 3.0Press the  
button or q button.Decreases magnification.
 rButton functions of moving screen
Operation menuOperationAdjustment
Press the as buttons.Moves the area to the top or the bottom.
Press the qw buttons.Moves the area to the left or the right.
 fWhen you have executed the operation of remote control directly, the individual adjustment screen is not be displayed 
and the operation menu of the moving screen is displayed. At this time, you can adjust the magnification by using the 
 or  button on the remote control.
ABC
ABC
ABCABC
ABC
Note
 fMagnification can be set from 1.0x to 3.0x in 0.1 increments.
 fWhen press the  button during [DIGITAL ZOOM], the DIGITAL ZOOM function will be cancelled.
 fWhen the input signals change during [DIGITAL ZOOM], the DIGITAL ZOOM function will be cancelled.
 fWhen [DIGITAL ZOOM] is active, the FREEZE function is not available.
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  button on the remote control.
 fThe video is paused and the audio is muted. [FREEZE] is displayed on the lower left of the screen during FREEZE.
2) Press  button again.
 fThe video playback resumes and the audio is unmuted.
Note
 fWhen no signal input, [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] message will appear.
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during FREEZE.
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