Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw355n Pt Vx425n Operating Instructions

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 78) 
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
Attention
 
f Before...

For PT-VX425N
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
Adjustable range
Adjustable feet : 43 mm (1-11/16")
Attention
 
f Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while...

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.
 
f Take 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...

 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 view Pin 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...

Connecting example : AV equipment
For // terminals
DVD player
Blu-ray disk player 
with HDMI terminal
Video deck (TBC built-in)
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...

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.
 
f You can project the image and video via wired LAN, wireless LAN or the  terminal to the projector. For 
detailed information, refer to “Connecting with Wired LAN” ( x...

Chapter 3   Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.
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