Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw350zu Pt Vx420zu Operating Instructions

							 terminal pin assignments and signal names
Outside viewPin No.Signal names Pin 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 names Pin 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+5 V
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
 
f Always 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.
 
f If 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
 
f For 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.
 
f This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI).
Connecting example : Computers
Video deck (TBC built-in)Blu-ray disk player 
with HDMI terminalDVD player
Control computer
Computer
Control computer Computer
Computer
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							Attention
 
f When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and 
commercially available shielded cables.
Note
 
f If 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
 
f If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio.   
(x page 74)
 
f When the  terminal is connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker. Computer
Computer
MIC
Computer
Audio 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!” (x page 2).
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.
Power indicator
The power indicator  informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the power indicator 
 before operating the projector.
Indicator status Status
Off The power cord is unplugged.
Red Lit
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] x
 [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO].
Blinking
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] x
 [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK].*1
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] x
 [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL].*2
Orange LitThe projector is cooling down. The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the 
standby mode.)
Power indicator 
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							Indicator statusStatus
Green Lit
Projecting.
Blinking
The power is on and the lamp is not working. The [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO 
MANAGEMENT] x
 [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)
1)  Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2)  Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 
f The power indicator  lights or blinks, and the projector will enter the standby mode.
3)  Press the power < v/b> button on the control panel or on the remote control. 
 
f The power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 
f Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projection.
Note
 
f If 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.
When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE  ALL] in the [PROJECTOR 
SETUP] menu is executed, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances. 
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the display language from the [LANGUAGE] menu.
Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected ( x page 32) and remove the lens 
cap.
3)
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							1) Press asqw  to select the display language. 
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (installation setting)
Set each item.
 
1) Press as to select an item.
Item DescriptionPage
[PROJECTION METHOD]  Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. 
 
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PRO -
JECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD]. 70
[SCREEN FORMAT]*
1  Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. 
After 
completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each item \
from the 
[DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING]. 64
[SCREEN POSITION]*
1Set the display position of the image. After completed the initial setting, you 
can change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → 
[SCREEN SETTING]. 64
[HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] Change the setting when the projector is used at high altitude.
 
Set it to [OFF] when using the projector at altitude lower than 1 400 m (4 593'), 
set it to [HIGH1] when using the projector at altitude between 1 400 m (4 593′) 
and 2 000 m (6 562') above sea level, and set it to [HIGH2] when using the 
projector at altitude between 2 000 m (6 562′) and 2 700 m (8 858') above sea 
level. 70
*1 
Only for PT-VW350.
2)  Press qw to switch the setting.
3)  Press the  button to perform next initial setting.
PT-VX420
PT-VW350
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							Initial setting (standby mode)
ItemDescriptionPage
[STANDBY MODE]  Set the operation mode during standby. 
 
f  
The default setting is [ECO] that keeps power consumption low during 
standby.
 
f   Set to [NORMAL] to use the network function or the serial communication 
function during standby. 
 
f   Set to [NETWORK] to reduce power consumption during standby, and to 
operate the projector via the wired LAN or the serial communication func\
tion 
by using the Wake on LAN function.
After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PRO -
JECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE]. 72
1) 
Press qw to switch the setting.
2)  Press the  button.
 
f Confirm the setting value and complete the initial setting.
Note
 
f If you press the  button while the initial setting screen is displayed, you can go back to the previous screen.
 
f The above initial setting screen is the one displayed when the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase. 
When [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the setting of [STANDBY MODE] before execution is 
displayed.
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
1)  Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (x page 40)
2)  Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. ( x page 70)
 
f Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( x page 47) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input select\
ion (, 
, , , ) buttons on the remote control\
 to select the input 
signal.
4)  Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. ( x page 29)
5)  If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the  button.
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							6) Adjust the size of the image to match the screen with the zoom ring.
7)  Adjust the focus with the focus ring.
Note
 
f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the initial setting screen is displayed after projection starts.
Powering Off the Projector
1)  Press the power  button  on the control panel or on the remote control.
 
f The following message  appears.
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button.  
(Or press the power  button on the control panel or on the remote control again.)
 
f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  lights in orange. (The fans keep 
running.)
3)  Wait until the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
 
f The projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
Note
 
f While the power indicator  is lighting in orange, the lamp is being cooled down and the projector 
cannot be turned on. Wait until the power indicator  starts lighting or blinking in red to turn on the 
projector again.
 
f When packing the projector for transportation and storage, please make sure that each indicator is of f.
Direct Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the power breaker switch even during projection.
Attention
 
f Do not disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn of f the power breaker switch in a short time (about 1 minute) 
after the lamp is lit. Doing so may cause the lamp fail to light while you powering on the projector next time, or result in 
premature deterioration of the lamp.
Note
 
f When using the Direct Power Off function, you cannot restart the projector immediately after disconnecting the power cord 
from the wall outlet or turning off the power breaker switch. The lamp remains high temperature and needs to cool down, so 
it sometimes takes a longer time than usual for the lamp to light up aga\
in. 
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							Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices (x page 30) and connection of the power cord  (x page 34) and switch 
on the power ( x page 36) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press the , , ,  or  butto\
n on the remote control or 
 button on the control panel.
 
f The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
 
f You can check the input source through [DETAILED] / [SIMPLE] under the [DISPLAY OPTION] → [ON-SCREEN 
DISPLAY] → [INPUT GUIDE] menu.
 
f You can also select the input source by pressing  asqw on the [DETAILED] screen.
Attention
 
f Images 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] (x page 55).
 
f Check the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [POSITION] menu 
(x page 59).
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 fo\
cus 
and zoom.
1)  Adjust the projection angle.
 
f Install the projector on a flat surface and parallel to the screen so that the projected screen is rectangular .
 
f If the screen is tilted downward, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projection screen so that the projected screen 
is rectangular.
 
f For details, see “Adjusting adjustable feet” (x page 29).
2)  Adjust the zoom and the focus.
 
f Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out the image.
 
f Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image.
                                                           
Note
 
f It is recommended that the images are projected continuously for at leas\
t 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
 
f If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size of the image by turning the zoom ring again.
 
f If keystone distortion occurs, see the [POSITION] menu → [KEYSTONE] (x page 56). [DETAILED] input guide
[SIMPLE] input guide
Focus ring
Zoom ring
If there is no signal input 
([COMPUTER1], [COMPUTER2] or 
[HDMI]), this screen will be displayed. 
Check the output settings of your 
computer.
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