Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vw440 Operating Instructions

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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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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 = 0.10402 × SD(m)  -  0.02936= 0.10122 × SD(m)  -  0.02936
Maximum distance (LT)= 0.18465 × SD(m)  -  0.03190 = 0.16764 × SD(m)  -  0.03190= 0.16311 × SD(m)  -  0.03190...

Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting the position 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 for PT-VX510U 
„Lens shift adjustment for PT-VW440U
Adjusting front adjustable feet
Lift the front of the projector and press the feet lock latches on both \
side of...

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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 cooling...

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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 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 was...

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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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the  button on the control panel or 
on the remote control, and Power off? appears 
on the screen.
Press the  button again to turn off the 
projector. The  indicator 
starts to blink orange, and the cooling fans keep 
running. At this time, you can unplug the AC 
power cord even if the fans are still running.
When the projector has cooled down enough, the 3 ) 
 indicator stops blinking 
and you can turn on the projector.
Note
Do not put the projector in...