Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350 Operating Instructions

							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] (x page 58).
 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] (x page 56).
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							Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
1) Press the , , ,  or  button on the remote 
control.
 fThis operation can be also performed using the  button on the control panel.
Switch to COMPUTER1 input.
Switch to COMPUTER2 input. 
 Switch to HDMI input.
Switch to VIDEO input. 
Switch to S-VIDEO input.
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 on the remote control to\
 display the menu items 
(main menu, sub-menu or details menu) you want to assign.
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 47) 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] (x page 73) when deallocating functions.
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 the  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 the  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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							Using the AV MUTE function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the audio and image temporarily.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe audio and image turn off.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe audio and image turn on.
Note
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during AV MUTE.
Using the P-TIMER function
You can operate the presentation timer function.
Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or \
time remaining in the preset time. 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe count is started.
 fThe elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right \
of the projected image.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe count is stopped.
3) Press the  button again.
 fThe count is resumed.
Note
 fPressing the  button for at least 3 seconds to release the P-TIMER function. fFor details, please refer to the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [P-TIMER] (x page 66).
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  button or  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] (x page 67).
 fYou can press the  button to cancel the function.
 rButton functions during [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Operation menuOperationAdjustmentAdjustment range
Press the  button or w button.Increases magnification.
1.0 ~ 3.0
Press the  button or q button.Decreases magnification.
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							 rButton functions of moving screen
Operation menuOperationAdjustment
Press the a button.The display position moves down.
Press the s button.The display position moves up.
Press the q button.The display position moves right.
Press the w button.The display position moves left.
 fWhen you have executed the operation of remote control directly, the individual adjustment screen is not displayed 
and the operation menu of the moving screen is displayed. At this time, you can adjust the magnification by using the 
 button or  button on the remote control.
ABC
ABC
ABABC
ABC
Note
 fMagnification can be set from 1.0x to 3.0x in 0.1 increments.
 fWhen press the  button during [DIGITAL ZOOM], the adjustment value of DIGITAL ZOOM will be cancelled. fWhen the input signals change during [DIGITAL ZOOM], the adjustment value of DIGITAL ZOOM will be cancelled. fWhen [DIGITAL ZOOM] is active, the FREEZE function is not available. fThe digital zoom function may not work properly for some still image-based signals.
Controlling the volume of the speaker
You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output.
buttons
1) Press the  button or  button on the remote control. 
 fThis operation can be also performed using the qw buttons on the control panel.
Increases the volume.
Decreases the volume.
Using the MUTE function
This function allows you to turn off the audio output temporarily.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control. 
 fThe audio turns off.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe audio turns on.
E.g. 
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							Using the P IN P function
(Only for PT-VW350)
Two images can be projected simultaneously in form of projection mode (a small sub screen in the main screen [P IN P] / a 
small sub screen side by side with the main screen [SIDE BY SIDE]).
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fPress this button to switch the mode ([P IN P]/[SIDE BY SIDE]).
Note
 fFor details, refer to [P IN P] (x page 67). 
Switch the input source
You can switch the input source of the main screen and sub screen while the P IN P function is operating.
 rSwitch the input source of the main screen
Switch the input source as the same operation as the single screen.
 rSwitch the input source of the sub screen
When two screens are displayed (when no menu is displayed), press the  button, the red frame of the sub screen 
will be displayed. Switch the input source as the same operation as the \
single screen.
Press the  button again, the red frame of the sub screen will disappear and then return to switch the input source of 
the main screen.
Setting the ID number of the remote control
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 unique ID number is assi\
gned to each projector.
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
The factory default ID number of the projector is set to [ALL]. When using a single projector, press the  button on 
the remote control. Also, you can control a projector by pressing the  button on the remote control even if you do not 
know the projector ID.
buttons
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
2) Within five seconds, press the one-digit ID number set on the projector u\
sing the number ( - )
buttons.
 fIf you press the  button, you can control the projectors regardless of the ID number setting of the projector.
Attention
 fSince the ID number of the remote control can be set without the projector, do not press the  button on the remote 
control carelessly. If the  button is pressed and no number ( - ) buttons are pressed within five seconds, the 
ID number returns to its original value before the  button was pressed.
 fThe ID number set on the remote control will be stored unless it is set \
again. However, it will be erased if the remote control 
is left with dead batteries. Set the same ID number again when the batte\
ries are replaced.
Note
 fSet the ID number of the projector from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTOR ID] (x page 69).
INPUT AINPUT A
INPUT B
INPUT AINPUT B
Main screen
Sub screen
Main screen
Sub screen
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							Chapter 4   Settings
This chapter describes the settings and adjustments you can make using t\
he on-screen menu.
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							Menu Navigation
The on-screen menu (Menu) is used to perform various settings and adjustments of the projector.
Navigating through the menu
Operating procedure
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control or the control panel.
 fThe main menu screen appears.
2) Press as to select an item from the main menu.
 fThe selected item is highlighted in yellow.
3) Press the  button.
 fThe sub-menu is displayed, and sub-menu items become selectable.
4) Press as to select the desired sub-menu item, press qw or the  button to set or adjust 
settings.
 fSome items will switch in order as follows each time you press qw.
ABC 
 fFor some items, press qw to display an individual adjustment screen with a bar scale as shown be\
low.
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							Note
 fPressing the  button or  button while the menu screen is displayed returns to the previous menu.
 fSome items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be \
input to the projector. The menu items that cannot 
be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters, and they cannot be selected. [DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY] and [FRAME 
LOCK] may not be displayed depending on the input signal.
 fSome items can be adjusted even if signals are not input.
 fIndividual adjustment screen is cleared automatically if no operation is performed for approximately five seconds.
 fFor menu items, refer to “Main menu” (x page 48) and “Sub-menu” (x page 49).
Resetting adjustment values to the factory default
If the  button on the remote control is pressed, the values adjusted in the menu items are restored to the factory 
default settings.
  
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
Note
 fYou cannot reset all the settings to the factory default at a time.
 fTo reset all the settings adjusted in the sub-menu item to the factory default one at a time, execute the [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] (x page 75).
 fSome items cannot be reset by pressing the  button. Adjust each item manually.
Main menu
The main menu consists of the following 7 menu items.
When a main menu item is selected, the screen changes to a sub-menu selection screen.
Main-menu itemPage
[PICTURE]51
[POSITION]56
[LANGUAGE]61
[DISPLAY OPTION]62
[PROJECTOR SETUP]69
[SECURITY]76
[NETWORK]79
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							Sub-menu
The sub-menu screen of the selected main menu appears, and you can set a\
nd adjust the various items in the sub-menu.
[PICTURE] 
Sub-menu itemFactory defaultPage
[PICTURE MODE][STANDARD]51
[CONTRAST][0]51
[BRIGHTNESS][0]52
[COLOR]*1[0]52
[TINT]*1[0]52
[SHARPNESS][8]52
[COLOR TEMPERATURE][DEFAULT]53
[IRIS][OFF]*253
[ADVANCED MENU]-53
[DAYLIGHT VIEW][AUTO]53
[DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY][ON]54
[NOISE REDUCTION]*3[OFF]54
[TV-SYSTEM]*3[AUTO]54
[RGB/YPBPR]/[RGB/YCBCR]*4[AUTO]55
*1 Only for movie-based signals.*2 It may be different depending on the input signal.*3 Only when the / terminal is selected.
*4 Only when the / terminal is selected.
Note
 fThe factory default settings may vary depending on the picture mode.
[POSITION] 
Sub-menu itemFactory defaultPage
[REALTIME KEYSTONE][ON]56
[KEYSTONE]-56
[SHIFT]-58
[DOT CLOCK]*1[0]58
[CLOCK PHASE]*1[0]58
[OVER SCAN]-59
[ASPECT]-59
[FRAME LOCK]*1[OFF]60
*1 Only for still image signals.
[LANGUAGE] 
Details (x page 61)
[DISPLAY OPTION] 
Sub-menu itemFactory defaultPage
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]-62
[HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL][AUTO]63
[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING]-63
[SCREEN SETTING]*1-64
[STARTUP LOGO][DEFAULT LOGO]64
[AUTO SETUP SETTING][AUTO]65
[SIGNAL SEARCH][ON]65
[BACK COLOR][BLUE]65
[WIDE MODE]-65
[SXGA MODE]-65
[P-TIMER]-66
[P IN P]*1-67
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]-67
*1 Only for PT-VW350.
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							[PROJECTOR SETUP] 
Sub-menu itemFactory defaultPage
[STATUS]-69
[COMPUTER2 SELECT][COMPUTER2 IN]69
[PROJECTOR ID][ALL]69
[INITIAL START UP][LAST MEMORY]70
[PROJECTION METHOD][FRONT/DESK]70
[HIGH ALTITUDE MODE][OFF]70
[LAMP POWER][NORMAL]71
[ECO MANAGEMENT]-71
[EMULATE][DEFAULT]72
[FUNCTION BUTTON]-73
[AUDIO SETTING]-73
[TEST PATTERN]-75
[FILTER COUNTER]-75
[INITIALIZE ALL]-75
[SECURITY] 
Sub-menu itemFactory DefaultPage
[PASSWORD][OFF]76
[PASSWORD CHANGE]-76
[TEXT DISPLAY][OFF]77
[TEXT CHANGE]-77
[MENU LOCK][OFF]77
[MENU LOCK PASSWORD]-77
[CONTROL DEVICE SETUP]-78
[NETWORK] 
Sub-menu itemFactory defaultPage
[WIRED LAN]-79
[NAME CHANGE]-80
[NETWORK CONTROL][ON]80
[AMX D.D.][OFF]80
[Crestron Connected(TM)][OFF]80
[STATUS]-81
[INITIALIZE]-81
Note
 fSome items may not be adjusted or used for certain signal formats to be \
input to the projector. 
The menu items that cannot be adjusted or used are shown in gray characters\
, and they cannot be selected.
 fSub-menu items and factory default settings differ depending on the selected input terminal.
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