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 screen)
Menu setting*1Menu setting*1
Ceiling On
Rear  OnCeiling  Off
Rear  On
For details about the menu setting, please refer to the [Screen] menu → [Ceiling] and [Rear]. (*1 : Æ page 50)
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional)
You can install the projector on the ceiling by using the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKV100H: for high 
ceiling, ET-PKV100S: for low ceiling), and the optional projector mount base ET-PKV200B.
Use only the ceiling mount brackets specified for this projector. z
Refer to the installation manual for the ceiling mount bracket when you \
install the bracket and the projector. z
Attention
To ensure projector performance and security, installation of the ceiling mount bracket must be carried by your  z
dealer or a qualified technician. 
						

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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 : 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” ( zÆ pages 12 to 16).   
 JProjection distance for PT-VW440U
All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m)
Projection 
sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen 
diagonal 
(SD)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position (H)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position (H)
Minimum 
distance
(LW)
Maximum 
distance
(LT)
Height 
position (H)
30"0.8 1.4 0.009~0.2290.8 1.3 0.007~0.1870.71.2 0.008~0.202
40"1.1 1.8 0.012~0.3051.0 1.7 0.010~0.2491.0 1.6 0.011~0.269
50"1.4 2.3 0.015~0.3811.3 2.1 0.012~0.3111.3 2.0 0.013~0.337
60"1.7 2.8 0.018~0.4571.6 2.5 0.015~0.3741.5 2.50.016~0.404
70"2.0 3.3 0.021~0.5331.8 3.0 0.017~0.4361.8 2.9 0.019~0.471
80"2.3 3.7 0.024~0.6102.1 3.4 0.020~0.4982.0 3.3 0.022~0.538
90"2.6 4.2 0.027~0.6862.3 3.8 0.022~0.5602.3 3.7 0.024~0.606
100"2.9 4.7 0.030~0.7622.6 4.2 0.025~0.6232.5 4.1 0.027~0.673
120"3.5 5.6 0.037~0.9143.1 5.1 0.030~0.7473.1 4.9 0.032~0.808
150"4.3 7.0 0.046~1.1433.9 6.4 0.037~0.9343.8 6.2 0.040~1.010
200"5.8 9.4 0.061~1.5245.3 8.5 0.050~1.2455.1 8.3 0.054~1.346
250"7.3 11.7 0.076~1.9056.6 10.6 0.062~1.5576.4 10.3 0.067~1.683
300" 8.7 14.0 0.091~2.2867.9 12.7 0.075~1.8687.7 12.4 0.081~2.019
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.
H 
						

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Getting Started
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
 JProjection distance for PT-VX510U 
All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. (Unit: m)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 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)
30"0.7 1.1 0.046~0.2290.8 1.3 0.037~0.187
40"0.9 1.5 0.061~0.3051.0 1.7 0.050~0.249
50"1.2 1.9 0.076~0.3811.3 2.1 0.062~0.311
60"1.4 2.3 0.091~0.4571.6 2.5 0.075~0.374
70"1.7 2.7 0.107~0.5331.8 3.0 0.087~0.436
80"1.9 3.1 0.122~0.6102.1 3.4 0.100~0.498
90"2.2 3.5 0.137~0.6862.4 3.8 0.112~0.560
100"2.4 3.9 0.152~0.7622.6 4.2 0.125~0.623
120"2.9 4.7 0.183~0.9143.1 5.1 0.149~0.747
150"3.6 5.8 0.229~1.1433.9 6.4 0.187~0.934
200"4.8 7.8 0.305~1.5245.3 8.5 0.249~1.245
250"6.0 9.7 0.381~1.9056.6 10.6 0.311~1.557
300"7.3 11.7 0.457~2.2867.9 12.7 0.374~1.868
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 ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD(m) × 0.6= SD(m) × 0.490
Screen width (SW)= SD(m) × 0.8= SD(m) × 0.872
Minimum distance (LW)= 0.09547 × SD(m)  -  0.02937= 0.10402 × SD(m)  -  0.02937
Maximum distance (LT)= 0.15390 × SD(m)  -  0.03189= 0.16768 × SD(m)  -  0.03189 
						

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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 the projector.
Release the feet lock latches to lock the adjustable feet and rotate the\
 adjustable feet to a proper height and tilt.
You can turn the front adjustable feet to extend them. You can turn them in the opposite direction to contract 
them.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is lit. Do n\
ot touch the air exhaust port directly when you adjust  z
the front adjustable feet.
If keystone distortion occurs on the projected image, perform “KEYSTONE” from the “Screen” menu. ( zÆpage 49)
Note
Screw up the adjustable feet, and an audible click will be heard as the \
limit. z
Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 48.5 mm(1.909")
Feet Lock Latches
The display position can be shifted upward up to 40% elevation of the display. (When turn the vertical lens shift ring to the right (left), the display moves up (down)).
The display position can be shifted upward up to 48% elevation of the display. (When turn the vertical lens shift ring to the right (left), the display moves up (down)).
40%
Lens shift adjustable range
48%
Lens shift adjustable range
Shift range
Shift range
Lens shift center position
Lens shift center positionAttention
Please note the followings when using the projector.
Do not touch the lens while it is moving as this could cause injury to the fingers. z
Never allow children to touch the lens. z 
						

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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 wafture.   z
In this case, a time base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The projector accepts the following signals: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analogue-RGB (with TTL sync. Level) and  z
digital signal.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector. z
When using long cables to connect with each of equipment to the projector, there is a possibility that the image  z
will not be output correctly unless a compensator is used.
For details on what video signals the projector supports, see “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpages 92-95)
Connecting example
  
Attention
When connecting with a video deck, be sure to use the one with a built-in time base corrector (TBC) or use a  TBC between  z
the projector and the video deck.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
If this is the case, connect a TBC between the  z
projector and the video deck.
Note
When using an HDMI cable, check that it is compliant with the HDMI stand\
ard. Using a cable that is not compliant with the  z
HDMI standard may result in problems such as the image cutting out or no\
t appearing.  
When connecting the 1080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with \
1080p signal.
This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI). z
For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. ( zÆpages 92-
95)
Computer
Audio system
Control computer
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
Blue ray disk player with HDMI 
terminal
MIC 
						

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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 the AC power cord with the power cord clamps securely to the 
projector as Picture (2) shown. It is correctly attached until you hear the "CLICK" sound. See Picture (3) for 
correct attachment. 
Removal J
Remove the AC power cord from the electrical outlet while pressing the clamps on it\
s sides.
Basic Operation
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Picture (2)Picture (3)
Picture (1) 
						

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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 is 
completed and the  indicator stops blinking.  
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. And the  
indicator also blinks in red (Æpage 77). The projector cannot be turned on until 
cooling is completed and the  indicator stops blinking.
GREEN
LitProjecting.
Flashing
The projector is in stand-by status with Power management function.
The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected\
 or any 
button on the control panel or remote control is pressed. (Æ page 54) 
						

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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 4 ) 
selected the last time and the lamp power status 
icon appear on the screen.
If there is no signal input when start on the 5 ) 
projector, or the current signal is missed while 
operating the projector, the Video/Computer 
selection window will be displayed on the screen, 
please move the pointer to input source desired 
by pressing the ▲▼ and the  button. 
And then follow the input signal guidance window 
to correct the signal and connection.
          If the projector is locked with a PIN code, PIN  
code input dialog box will appear. Enter the PIN 
code as instructed on the next page.
Note
When the Logo select function is set to [Off], the logo will  z
not be shown on the screen (Æpage 53).
When [Countdown off] or [Off] is selected in the [Display]  z
function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (Æpage 53).
 When the Input search function is set to [On 2], the input  z
signal will be searched automatically (Æpage 52).
When the Direct on function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be turned on automatically by connecting the AC 
power cord to an AC outlet.
Turning On the Projector
(2)
(3)
(3)
Video/Computer selection
06
Selected Input Source and Lamp power
Lamp power status
The preparation display will disappear 
after 30 seconds.
Preparation display
Input source 
						

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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 that you can 
start to operate the projector.
If you entered an incorrect PIN code, PIN code and 
the number () will turn red for a moment. Enter 
the correct PIN code all over again.
Note
If the PIN code number is not entered or wrong PIN code  z
number is entered within three minutes after the PIN 
code dialog box appeared, the projector will be turned off 
automatically.
The “1234” is set as the initial PIN code at the factory. z
After the OK icon disappears, 
you can operate the projector.   
						

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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 a case before the projector is  z
cooled enough.
While the  indicator is blinking,  z
the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot 
be turned on. Wait until the  
indicator stops blinking to turn on the projector again.
The projector can be turned on after the  indicator turns red. The waiting time 
to restart will be shortened when the normal power-off 
processing for fan cooling is completed, compared with 
the time the AC power cord is immediately unplugged 
after the power off.
 JDirect Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall 
outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection 
without pressing the  button.
Note
When using the Direct power Off function, you can  z
not restart the projector immediately after the power is 
disconnected. The lamp remains high temperature and 
needs to be cooled, so it sometimes takes longer time 
than usual for the lamp to light up again.
Turning Off the Projector
Power off? disappears after 4 seconds.