Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 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.
 JSetting on a desk/floor and  
projecting forward
 JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting forward
Menu setting*1
CeilingOff
Rear Off
Menu setting*1
CeilingOn
Rear Off
 JMounting on the ceiling and  
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 JSetting on a desk/floor and  
projecting from rear 
(Using translucent...

Setting up
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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)
SDDiagonal length of the projection area (m)
LW : Minimum distance *1 : 
LT : Maximum distance
Attention
Before installing, please...

Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
The adjustable feet can be extended by turning it as shown in the figure. It is retracted by turning it in the opposite 
direction. (Projection angle can be adjusted vertically.)
Adjustable Feet   
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...

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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 clamp to the projector by following th\
ese steps. 
Plug the power cord with the...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
POWER indicator
The power indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  indicator before 
operating the projector.
POWER indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe power cord is unplugged.
RED
LitThe power cord is plugged.
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Flashing
The projector is cooling down. The projector cannot be turned on until cooling is 
completed and the  indicator...

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 3 ) 
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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Enter a PIN code
PIN Code Input Dialog BoxPress ▲▼ 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 1 ) 
panel or on the remote control, and Power off? 
appears on the screen.
Press the  button again to turn 2 ) 
off the projector. The  indicator starts 
to blink red, 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, 3 ) 
the  indicator stops blinking and you 
can turn on the projector.
Note
Do not put the...

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Basic Operation
Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpage 25) and switch on the 
power (Æpage 27) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the image
Select an input signal.
The image selected with the , 
, , , , 
or  button is projected (Æpage 31).
Attention
Images may not be projected properly depending on the  z
connected device and DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. 
Select a system...