Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350zu Pt Vx420zu Operating Instructions

Attention
 
f Do not block the ventilation ports (intake and exhaust) of the projector .
 
r Control 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)...

 
r Connecting terminals
Attention
 
f When 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 YC
BCR/YPBPR 
signals.
2   terminal
This is the terminal to input RGB signals.
Or output the RGB or YC
BCR/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...

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)
 
f When 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...

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)
24 - ENGLISH
Chapter 1   Preparation - Attaching the...

Chapter 2   Getting Started
This chapter describes things you need to do before using the projector \
such as the setup and 
connections.
ENGLISH - 25  

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 item MethodMenu item Method
[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)
SH Image height (m)
SW Image width (m)
H Distance from the center of lens to the image lower end (m)
SD Projected image size (m)
*1  LW : Minimum distance 
      LT : Maximum distance...

For PT-VX420
All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratio For 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") 0.691.14 0.046 0.751.24 -0.012
1.02 (40") 0.941.54 0.061 1.021.68 -0.017
1.27 (50") 1.171.92 0.076 1.282.09 -0.021
1.52 (60") 1.412.30 0.091 1.542.51...

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
 
f Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do not touch the air exhaust port...

Connecting
Before connecting
 
f Before connecting, carefully read the operating instructions for the external device to be connected.
 
f Turn 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...