Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw431d Operating Instructions

Using Remote control
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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and Removing batteries
Open the cover1 ) Install batteries and close the cover2 ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of  z
installation. 
Setting Remote control ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all th\
e projectors simultaneously or each 
projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
After...

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Getting Started
Setting up
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods.\
 To set the desired method in the projector.
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting forward
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting forward
Menu setting*1Menu setting*1
Ceiling Off
Rear  OffCeiling  On
Rear  Off
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting from rear
(Using translucent...

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Getting Started
Screen size and throw distance
Place the projector referring 
to the diagram on the right 
and the figures of throwing 
distance. You can adjust the 
display size. 
L (LW/LT)
Screen
L (LW/LT)
SW
Screen
SH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L (LW/LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SHHeight of the projection area (m)
SWWidth of the projection area (m)
HDistance from the center of lens to the 
image lower end (m)
SDDiagonal length of the projection area (m)
LW : Minimum distance *1...

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Getting Started
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The calculated distance may contain a certain error.
If the screen dimensions are written as “SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490= SD(m) × 0.530
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872= SD(m) × 0.848
Minimum distance (LW)= 0.11461 × SD(m)  -  0.02936 =...

Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting the position by using the vertical lens shift function
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the s\
creen, you can adjust the vertical position of 
projected image by moving the vertical lens ring within the shift range \
of the lens. 
 
„ Lens shift adjustment
Adjusting front 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...

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Getting Started
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read carefully the instruction manual for the device to be connected. z
Turn off the power switch of the devices before connecting cables. z
If any connection cable is not supplied with the device, or if no option\
al cable is available for connection of the  z
device, prepare a necessary system connection cable to suit the device.
Video signals containing too much jitter may cause the images on the scre\
en to randomly wobble or...

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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Be sure to insert the attached power cord securely to its base to preven\
t it from coming off.
Power cord holder J
A power cord holder is designed to prevent the AC power cord from coming off the projector.
Please insert the power cord into the power cord holder correctly as Picture (1) shown:
Attaching  J
Attach the AC power cord with the power cord clamps to the projector as follows: 
Press the clamps on its sides, and then insert...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  
 indicator before operating the projector.
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe power cord is unplugged.
REDLitThe power cord is plugged.
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
ORANGEFlashing
The projector is cooling down. The projector cannot be turned on until...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Complete peripheral connections (with a 1 ) 
computer, VCR, etc.) before turning on the 
projector.
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an 2 ) 
AC outlet. The  indicator 
lights red. Open the lens cap.
Press the  button to on the control 
panel or on the remote control. The  indicator lights green and the 
cooling fans start to operate. The preparation 
display appears on the screen and the count 
down starts.
After the countdown, the input source that...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
PIN Code Input Dialog Box
Press ▲▼ to enter a number. Press ► to fix the 
number and move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. The number changes to . If you fixed an 
incorrect number, use the ◄ button to move the 
pointer to the number you want to correct, and then 
enter the correct number.
Repeat this step to complete entering a four-digit 
number.
After entering the four-digit number, move the pointer 
to “Set”. Press the  button so...