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 screen)
Menu setting*1
CeilingOn
Rear On
Menu setting*1
CeilingOff
Rear On
For details about the menu setting, please refer to the [Screen] menu → [Ceiling] and [Rear]. *1 : (Æ page 49)
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-PKV100B.
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)
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
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection sizeFor 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratio
Screen diagonal (SD)Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
1.02 m(40")1.4 m(4.59')1.7 m(5.58')1.5 m(4.92')1.8 m(5.91')
1.27 m(50")1.7 m(5.58')2.1 m(6.89')1.9 m(6.23')2.3 m(7.55')
1.52 m(60")2.1 m(6.89')2.5 m(8.20')2.3 m(7.55')2.8 m(9.19')
1.78 m(70")2.5 m(8.20')3.0 m(9.84')2.7 m(8.86')3.2 m(10.5')
2.03 m(80")2.8 m(9.19')3.4 m(11.15')3.1 m(10.17')3.7 m(12.14')
2.29 m(90")3.2 m(10.5')3.8 m(12.47')3.5 m(11.48')4.1 m(13.45')
2.54 m(100")3.5 m(11.48')4.2 m(13.78')3.8 m(12.47')4.6 m(15.09')
3.05 m(120")4.2 m(13.78')5.1 m(16.73')4.6 m(15.09')5.5 m(18.04')
3.81 m(150")5.3 m(17.39')6.4 m(21.00')5.8 m(19.03')6.9 m(22.64')
5.08 m(200")7.1 m(23.29')8.5 m(27.89')7.7 m(25.26')9.2 m(30.18')
6.35 m(250")8.8 m(28.87')10.6 m(34.78')9.6 m(31.50')11.6 m(38.06')
7.62 m(300")10.6 m(34.78')12.7 m(41.67')11.6 m(38.06')13.0 m(42.65')
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations.
The distance is shown in units of meters. (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)= 1.3937 × SD(m)  -  0.0240= 1.5184 × SD(m)  -  0.0240
Maximum distance (LT)= 1.6732 × SD(m)  -  0.0242= 1.8229 × SD(m)  -  0.0242 
						

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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 “KEYSTONE” from the “Screen” menu. ( zÆpage 48)
Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 41.2 mm(1.622") 
						

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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 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 88-91)
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 1 080p signal using HDMI, use a cable compliant with\
 1 080p 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”.  z
(Æpages 88-91)
See [Network] in this instruction manual for the details of wired LAN communication between the projector and the  z
computer.
Computer
Audio system
Control computer
Video deck 
(TBC built-in)
Blue ray disk player with HDMI 
terminal
MIC
Basic Operation 
						

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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 power cord holder to the projector as Picture (2) shown.1 ) 
Push the clamp at the AC Power cord holder downward to secure it to the projector. It is correctly attached 2 ) 
until you hear the "CLICK" sound. See Picture (3) for correct attachment.  
Basic Operation
AC Power cord holder
Clamp
Picture (2)Picture (3)
Picture (1)
Bottom View 
						

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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 stops blinking. 
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high and the projector is cooling 
down. And the  indicator also blinks in red (Æpage 73). 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. (Æpage 53) 
						

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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 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  z
will not be shown on the screen (Æpage 52).
When [Countdown off] or [Off] is selected in the [Display]  z
function, the preparation display will not be shown on the 
screen (Æpage 52).
 When the [Input search] function is set to [On 2], the  z
input signal will be searched automatically (Æpage 51).
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
Initial display
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 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 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 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 projector in a case before the projector is  z
cooled enough.
While the  indicator is blinking, the lamp is  z
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   z
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
The cooling fans will continue to rotate using internally  z
stored power.
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. 
						

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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 format that is suitable for the input signal 
in [Component] or [RGB] in the [Input] menu (Æpage 38).
Check the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and  z
select the optimum aspect ratio under the [Screen] menu 
(Æpage 47).
How to adjust the state of the 
image
Adjust the projection angle.1 ) 
For details, see “Adjusting front adjustable feet”  z
(Æpage 23).
Adjust the zoom and the focus.2 ) 
Turn [Zoom ring] and [Focus ring] to adjust the 
image.
Zoom RingFocus Ring 
Note
It is recommended that the images are projected  z
continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is 
adjusted.
If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size  z
of the image by moving the zoom ring again.
If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE”  z
(Æpage 48).