Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350 Operating Instructions

							Attention
 fDo not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector.
 rControl panel and Indicators
1 Power  button
Turns the projector on/off.
(v standby / b power on)
2 Power indicator 
Displays the status of the power.
3 Lamp indicator 
Displays the status of the lamp.
4 Warning indicator 
Indicates the abnormal conditions of the projector.
5 Ambient Luminance sensor
Detects room's light and select proper image 
quality.
6  button
Displays the menu screen. (x page 47)
7  button
Determines and executes an item in the menu 
screen.
8 asqw buttons
Navigates the MENU screen. 
Adjusts the volume level (qw).
9  button
Selects the input signal for projection.
(x page 40)
10  button
Executes the auto setup function.
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							 rConnecting terminals
Attention
 fWhen a LAN cable is directly connected to the projector, the network connection must be made indoors.
1  terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB or YCBCR/YPBPR 
signals.
2  terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB signals.
Or output the RGB or YCBCR/YPBPR signals to 
external monitor.
3  terminal
This is the terminal to input HDMI signals.
4  terminal
This is the LAN terminal to connect to the network.
5  terminal
This is the RS-232C compatible terminal to 
externally control the projector by connecting a 
computer.
6  terminal
This is the terminal to input video signals.
7  terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals. 
Left input (L) and right input (R) are provided for 
the  terminal.
8  terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals.
9  terminal
This is the terminal to input audio signals. 
Or connect the MIC to this terminal.
10  terminal 
This is the terminal to output the input audio signal 
to the projector.
11  terminal
This is the terminal to input s-video signals.
12 Security slot
Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured 
by Kensington, to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver 
Security System.
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							Preparing the remote control
Inserting and removing batteries
(i)(ii)
                       
(i)(ii)
1) Open the cover. (Fig. 1)
2) Insert batteries and close the cover. (Insert the m side first.) (Fig. 2)
 fWhen removing the batteries, perform the steps in reverse order.
When using the system with multiple projectors
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector 
individually by using single remote control, if a unique ID number is as\
signed to each projector.
When you want to set the ID number, at first you need to complete the Initial setting, and then after setting the ID number of 
the projector, set the ID number on the remote control. About Initial setting, please refer to “When the initial setting screen is 
displayed” (x page 36).
The factory default ID number of the unit (the projector and the remote control) is set to [ALL], you can control with this setting. 
 
If necessary, please set the ID number to the remote control and the projector. About how to set the ID number of the remote 
control, please refer to “Setting the ID number of the remote control” (x page 45).
Note
 fSet the ID number of the projector from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTOR ID]. (x page 69)
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
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							Attaching the Lens Cap
When moving this projector or while not using it over an extended period of time, attach the lens cap.
To prevent loss for the lens cap, please according to the following proce\
dures, attach the lens cap  with the string of 
accessories. 
1) Thread the thinner end of the string through the hole on the lens cap.
Lens cap
String
2) Thread the other end of the string through the hole on the bottom of the\
 projector.
 
(ii)
(i)
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							Chapter 2   Getting Started
This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector \
such as the setup and 
connections.
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							Setting up
Installation mode
There are four ways to set up the projector. Set the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] (x page 70) 
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)
This requires an optional ceiling mount bracket. Be sure to use the Proj\
ector Mount Bracket together with the ceiling mount 
bracket for high ceilings or low ceilings.  
Model No.: 
① ET-PKL100H (for high ceilings), ET-PKV400B (Projector Mount Bracket) 
② ET-PKL100S (for low ceilings), ET-PKV400B (Projector Mount Bracket) 
 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” (x page 14).
Projection distance
For PT-VW350
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")0.83 1.37 0.0090.76 1.24 -0.0120.731.21 0.008
1.02 (40")1.13 1.85 0.0121.02 1.68-0.0170.99 1.63 0.011
1.27 (50")1.41 2.31 0.0151.28 2.09 -0.0211.25 2.04 0.013
1.52 (60")1.70 2.77 0.0181.54 2.51 -0.0251.50 2.440.016
1.78 (70")1.99 3.25 0.0211.812.95 -0.0291.76 2.87 0.019
2.03 (80")2.28 3.71 0.0242.07 3.37 -0.0332.01 3.270.022
2.29 (90")2.57 4.19 0.0272.33 3.80-0.0372.27 3.70 0.024
2.54 (100")2.86 4.65 0.0302.59 4.22-0.0412.52 4.10 0.027
3.05 (120")3.44 5.59 0.0373.12 5.07 -0.0503.03 4.93 0.032
3.81 (150")4.30 6.99 0.0463.90 6.34 -0.0623.80 6.17 0.040
5.08 (200")5.74 9.330.0615.21 8.47-0.0835.07 8.240.054
6.35 (250")7.1911.670.0766.5210.59-0.1046.3410.300.067
7.62 (300")8.6314.010.0917.82 12.72-0.1247.62 12.370.081
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							For PT-VX420
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")0.691.140.0460.751.24-0.012
1.02 (40")0.941.540.0611.021.68-0.017
1.27 (50")1.171.920.0761.282.09-0.021
1.52 (60")1.412.300.0911.542.51-0.025
1.78 (70")1.652.700.1071.812.94-0.029
2.03 (80")1.893.080.1222.063.36-0.033
2.29 (90")2.143.480.1372.333.80-0.037
2.54 (100")2.373.870.1522.594.21-0.041
3.05 (120")2.864.650.1833.115.07-0.050
3.81 (150")3.585.810.2293.906.33-0.062
5.08 (200")4.787.760.3055.218.45-0.083
6.35 (250")5.989.700.3816.5210.57-0.104
7.62 (300")7.1811.650.4577.8212.70-0.124
Projection distance formulas 
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) by using the following calculations.
The calculated distance may contain a certain error. 
If you want to calculate the projection distance with projected image size SD (unit: inch) by substituting, please assign 0.0254 
times to the SD value.
For PT-VW350
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= 0.6 × SD(m)= 0.490 × SD(m)= 0.530 × SD(m)
Screen width (SW)= 0.8 × SD(m)= 0.872 × SD(m)= 0.848 × SD(m)
Minimum distance (LW)= 1.1363 × SD(m)  -  0.0290 = 1.0316 × SD(m)  -  0.0290= 1.0037 × SD(m)  -  0.0290
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.8422 × SD(m)  -  0.0292= 1.6725 × SD(m)  -  0.0292= 1.6273 × SD(m)  -  0.0292
For PT-VX420
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= 0.6 × SD(m)= 0.490 × SD(m)
Screen width (SW)= 0.8 × SD(m)= 0.872 × SD(m)
Minimum distance (LW)= 0.9461 × SD(m) - 0.0295= 1.0307 × SD(m) - 0.0295
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.5324 × SD(m) - 0.0272= 1.6696 × SD(m) - 0.0272
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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.
Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the figure and retract by rotating in the opposite direction.
Feet lock latches
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. (x page 56)
Note
 fScrew up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit.
Adjustable range
Adjustable feet : 43 mm (1-11/16")
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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 or graphics cards are not compatible with the proje\
ctor.
 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”. (x page 112)
 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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