Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw355 Operating Instructions

							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.
Power indicator 
Indicator statusStatus
OffThe power cord is unplugged.
Red
LitThe 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
OrangeLitThe projector is cooling down.  The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.) 
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							Indicator statusStatus
Green
LitProjecting.
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)
Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected (x page 36) and remove the lens cap.
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 power  button on the control panel or the power on  button on the remote control.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 fBe sure to remove the lens cap before starting projection.
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. 
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.
1) Press asqw to select the display language. 
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							2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (installation setting)
Set each item.
PT-VW355NPT-VX425N
1) Press as to select an item. 
ItemDescriptionPage
[PROJECTION METHOD] Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode.  After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the\
 [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD].78
[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].72
[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].72
[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.
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*1 Only for PT-VW355N.
2) Press qw to switch the setting.
3) Press the  button to perform next initial setting.
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							Initial setting (standby mode)
ItemDescriptionPage
[STANDBY MODE]
Set the operation mode during standby. 
 fThe default setting is [ECO] that keeps power consumption low during 
standby.  fSet to [NORMAL] to use the network function or the serial communication function during standby.  fSet to [NETWORK] to reduce power consumption during standby, and to operate the projector via the wired LAN or the serial communication 
function by using the Wake on LAN function.After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the\
  [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu x [ECO MANAGEMENT] x [STANDBY MODE].
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1) Press qw to switch the setting.
2) Press the  button.
 fConfirm the setting value and complete the initial setting.
Note
 fIf you press the  button while the initial setting screen is displayed, you can go back to the previous screen. fThe 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 46)
2) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. (x page 78)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (x page 56) 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.
 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. (x page 35)
5) If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the  button.
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							6) Press the  button on the control panel.
 fFor details, refer to "Adjusting the projected image via EASY SETTING function". (x page 47)
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.
Powering Off the Projector
1) Press the power  button on the control panel or the power standby  button on the remote 
control.
 fThe following message appears.
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button. 
(Or press the power  button on the control panel or the power standby  button on the 
remote control again.)
 fProjection 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.
 fThe projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
Note
 fWhile 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.
 fWhen 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
 fDo not disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off 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
 fWhen 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 36) and connection of the power cord (x page 41) and switch 
on the power (x 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.
[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.
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] (x page 64).
 fCheck the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [POSITION] menu  
(x page 68).
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” (x page 35).
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.
Focus ringZoom ring
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] (x page 65).
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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 focus of the projected image is shifting 
greatly.
YellowThe projected image is turning clear.LongThe focus of the 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 (x page 66). 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 (x page 65). 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 m 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°
0.9 m ~3.5 m
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 power  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]. (x page 60)
 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. (x page 65)
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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] (x page 67).
 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 65).
Controlling the volume of the speaker
You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output.
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							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.
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” (x page 56) 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 81) when deallocating functions.
Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
1) Press the , ,  or  button on the remote 
control.
 fYou can also press the  button on the control panel.
Switch to COMPUTER1 input.
Switch to COMPUTER2 input. 
Switch to HDMI input.
Press this button to switch the input signal between VIDEO and S-VIDEO. 
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.
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