Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 Operating Instructions

							Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
LCD Projector  Commercial Use
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Model No.PT-VX41U
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Information
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WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply:This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only.
CAUTION:The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can o\
nly be used for 
power supplies up to 125 V, 10 A. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will 
need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire 
may result.
WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 
product.
CAUTION:This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power 
plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug 
will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If 
you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electricia\
n. 
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.Do not remove
              WARNING:
              TURN OFF THE UV LAMP BEFORE OPENING THE LAMP COVER. 
						

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FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:  PT-VX41U
Trade Name:  Panasonic
Responsible Party:  Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone number:  (877)803-8492
E-mail:  [email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 
modifications.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction\
s, may cause harmful interference 
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular\
 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• 
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• 
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• 
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• 
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached in\
stallation instructions and the user 
must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer\
 or peripheral devices. Also, any 
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user ’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING:
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data  •
Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the  •
building installation wiring.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily  •
accessible.
NOTICE U.S.A. only:
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury . Dispose may be regulated  •
in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or r\
ecycling information, please visit 
Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. 
						

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InformationWARNING:
POWER „
The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equip\
ment and shall be easily 
accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply 
immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply. z
If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the power supply. z
If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, cut off the power supply. z
Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the \
projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result.
Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it  z
excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a \
bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord tha\
t might be necessary.
Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating will result.
Do not use anything other than the provided power cord. z
Do not use the provided power cord for other electrical equipment. z
Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loos\
e from the wall. z
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire.
If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage t\
he insulation. z
If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the powe\
r plug out from the wall outlet. z
Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry clot\
h regularly.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result.
ON USE/INSTALLATION „
Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.
If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks will result.
If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where \
the projector may come into 
contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or components deterioration. 
Components deterioration (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on the 
ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to t\
ake the full weight of the 
projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over th\
e projector, and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not place another projector or other heavy objects on top of the proj\
ector.
Failure to observe this will cause the projector to become unbalanced an\
d fall, which could result in damage or 
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WARNING:
Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause in\
jury or accidents, such as electric shocks.
Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket. z
Be sure to use the wire provided with the projector mount base for ceili\
ng mount as an extra safety  z
measure to prevent the projector from falling down. (Install in a different location to the ceiling mount 
bracket).
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places. z
Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could \
be drawn into the air inlet port. z
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects.
Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or \
face, or objects which cannot  z
withstand heat close to this port.
Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens wh\
ile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light. z
Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In a\
ddition, turn off the power and  z
disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
Doing so will cause fire or electric shocks.
Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector . z
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks.
For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center. z
Do not project an image with the lens cover attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector. Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector.
Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector. z
If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. z
Particular attention must be paid to children. z
Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents.
Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent\
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InformationWARNING:
ACCESSORIES „
Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
Do not use unspecified batteries. z
Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. z
Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire. z
Do not allow the + and  z- terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects s\
uch as 
necklaces or hairpins.
Do not store batteries together with metallic objects. z
Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic ob\
jects. z
Make sure the polarities (+ and  z-) are correct when inserting the batteries.
Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix different types of batteries. z
Do not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed. z
Remove the empty batteries from the remote control at once. z
Insulate the battery using tape or something similar before disposal. z
Do not allow children to reach the batteries (AAA/R03 type).
The battery can cause personal injury if swallowed. z
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. z
If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary.
Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury. z
Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight. z
In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medi\
cal advice immediately.
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion\
 and severe injury or accidents will 
result.
The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped. z
Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the\
 wall outlet. z
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
When replacing the lamp, turn the power off and allow the lamp it to cool for at least 45 minutes before  z
handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit.
Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after \
using it. z
Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projecto\
r.
Using the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may\
 cause short circuits or  z
overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly.
Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries. z 
						

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CAUTION:
POWER „
When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and po\
wer connector.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks will result.
When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect \
the power plug from the wall 
outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet before carrying out any c\
leaning and replacing the unit.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
ON USE/INSTALLATION „
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result.
Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the proj\
ector. z
Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations.
Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire.
Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stov\
es. z
Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which will cause fire or electric shocks 
to occur.
Never plug headphones and earphones into AUDIO OUT jack.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing\
 loss.
ACCESSORIES „
Do not use the old lamp unit.
If used it could cause lamp explosion.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the 
broken pieces.
Failure to observe this will cause the user to absorb the gas which was \
released when the lamp broke and which 
contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces will cause injury.
If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got in\
to your eyes or mouth, seek  z
medical advice immediately.
Ask your dealer about replacing the lamp unit and check the inside of th\
e projector. z 
						

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Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI • 
Licensing LLC. 
PJLink™ is a trademark or pending trademark in Japan, the United Stat\
es, and other countries and regions.• 
Other names, company names or product names used in these operating inst\
ructions are the trademarks or • 
registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Please note that the operating instructions do not include the ® and ™ symbols. 
Illustrations in these operating instructions
Note that illustrations of the projector and screens may differ from the ones you actually see. • 
Page references
In these instructions, references to pages are indicated as: (• Æ page 00).
Term
In these instructions, the “Wireless remote control unit” accessory is referred to as the “Remote control”.• 
Brazil Only
Brasil Apenas
Manuseio de baterias usadas „
BRASIL
Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão 
ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial 
ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada.
Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa 
destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode \
causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper 
a blindagem e produzir fogo.
Não desmonte, não remova o invólucro, nem amasse a bateria. O g\
ás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a 
garganta, danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo 
devido ao curto circuito dos terminais.
Não incinere nem aqueça as baterias, elas não podem ficar expostas a temperaturas superiores a 100 °C (212 
°F). O gás liberado pela bateria pode irritar a garganta,
danificar o lacre do invólucro ou o vazamento provocar calor, ruptura da blindagem e produzir fogo devido ao 
curto circuito dos terminais provocado internamente.
Evite o contato com o liquido que vazar das baterias. Caso isto ocorra, lave bem a parte afetada com bastante 
água. Caso haja irritação, consulte um médico.
Remoção das baterias „
1. Pressione a guia e levante a tampa.2. Remova as baterias. 
						

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 This function enables Input search, 
Auto Keystone correction and Auto 
PC adjustment by pressing the 
 button.
 With the Direct Power Off function, 
you can disconnect the power cord 
from the wall outlet or turn off the 
breaker even during projection.
 The inclusion of an HDMI terminal 
provides support for high quality 
video and HDMI audio.
  The digital zoom function allows 
      you to focus on the crucial 
      information during a presentation.
  The MIC function and 10W audio 
      output allows you to make a 
      presentation without any external 
      audio equipment.
Auto Setup Function
Direct Power Off Function
Improved connectivity
Useful Functions for Presentations
 JQuick steps
For details, see the corresponding pages.
1.  Set up your projector.  
(Æpage 21)
2. Connect with other devices.  
(Æpage 24)
3. Connect the power cord.  
(Æpage 25)
4. Power on. 
(Æpage 27)
5. Select the input signal.  
(Æpage 30)
6. Adjust the image.  
(Æpage 30)     
						

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Information
Preparation
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
ContentsBe sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 2 to 8)
Important Information
Read this first! ...........................................2
Contents ...................................................10
Precautions for Use.................................12
Cautions when transporting ..........................................12
Cautions when installing ...............................................12
Security  ........................................................................13
Disposal ........................................................................13
Cautions on use  ...........................................................14
Accessories ..................................................................15
Optional accessories ....................................................16
Preparation
About Your Projector  ..............................17
Remote control .............................................................17
Projector body  ..............................................................18
Control panel  ...............................................................19
Rear terminals  ..............................................................19
Using Remote control  .............................20
Installing and Removing batteries  ................................20
Setting Remote control ID numbers  .............................20
Getting Started
Setting up .................................................21
Projection method  ........................................................21
Parts for ceiling mount (Optional) .................................21
Screen size and throw distance  ...................................22
Adjusting front adjustable feet ......................................23
Connections .............................................24
Before connecting to the projector  ...............................24
Connecting example .....................................................24
Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF  ....................................25
Connecting the power cord  ..........................................25
POWER indicator .........................................................26
Turning On the Projector ..............................................27
Enter a PIN code ..........................................................28
Turning Off the Projector  ..............................................29
Projecting .................................................30
Selecting the image ......................................................30
How to adjust the state of the image  ............................30
Basic operations by using the remote 
control...................................................31
Using the AUTO SET function ......................................31
Switching the input signal .............................................31
Using the SCREEN button  ...........................................31
Using the KEYSTONE button .......................................32
Using the INFO. button .................................................32
Using the FREEZE function  .........................................32
Using the AV MUTE function ........................................33
Using the P-TIMER button  ...........................................33
Using the LAMP button  ................................................33
Using the D.ZOOM buttons ..........................................33
Controlling the volume of the speaker ..........................33
Using the IMAGE button ...............................................34
Using the MUTE button  ................................................34
Settings
Menu Navigation ......................................35
Navigating through the menu  .......................................35
Main menu ....................................................................36
Sub menu  .....................................................................36
Input menu  ...............................................38
Computer 1: RGB/Component /RGB (Scart)  ...............38
Computer 2: RGB  .........................................................38
HDMI  ...........................................................................\
.38
Video  ...........................................................................\
.38
S-video .........................................................................38
Auto PC adjust .........................................40
Auto PC adj.  .................................................................40
Manual PC adjust 
.....................................41
Fine sync  ......................................................................41
Total dots ......................................................................41
Horizontal  .....................................................................41
Vertical ..........................................................................41
Current mode  ...............................................................42
Clamp ...........................................................................\
42
Display area H ..............................................................42
Display area V  ..............................................................42
Reset  ...........................................................................\
.42
Mode free  .....................................................................42
Store ...........................................................................\
..42
Image select   ............................................43
Dynamic  .......................................................................43
Standard .......................................................................43
Real  ...........................................................................\
...43
Cinema .........................................................................43
Blackboard(Green) .......................................................43
Colorboard ....................................................................43
Image 1-4  .....................................................................43
Image adjust.............................................44
Contrast ........................................................................44
Brightness  ....................................................................44