Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx410 Operating Instructions

							Connecting example : AV equipment
For // terminals
Attention
Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR.  f
- A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC). 
- A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR.
If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. \
In such case, connect the time base corrector  f
(TBC) between the projector and the external devices.
Note
For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not conform to  f
HDMI standards is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displaye\
d.
This projector does not support the Viera link (HDMI). f
For the specifications of the RGB signals that can be applied from the PC, refer to “List of compatible signals”. ( fÆpages 108-109)
Connecting example : Computers
Video deck (TBC built-in)Blu-ray disk player 
with HDMI terminalDVD player
Control computerComputerControl computer
ComputerComputer
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							Attention
When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use the power cord supplied with each device and  f
commercially available shielded cables.
Note
If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume  f
feature to operate the projector.
Connecting example : Audio
Note
If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have malfunctions such as the absence of audio. f
When the  terminal is connected with cable, the sound will not be output from the built-in speaker. f
Computer
Computer
MICComputerAudio equipment
AV equipment
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							Chapter 3   Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.
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							Powering on/off
Connecting the power cord
Make sure that the supplied power cord is securely fixed to the projector body to prevent it from being removed easily.
For details of power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (Æpage 5).
Attaching 
Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back of the projector bo\
dy and the power cord 1) 
connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction (unti\
l you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing
Turn off the projector, and then remove the AC power cord from the electrical outlet.1) 
Remove the AC power cord connector from the  terminal on the projector while\
 pressing the 2) 
tabs on its sides.
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							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
OffThe power cord is unplugged.
Red
Lit
The power cord is plugged.
The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] when the projector is in standby mode and the 
cooling is completed. 
BlinkingThe power is switched off (in standby mode). The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NETWORK].*1
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL].*2
OrangeLitThe projector is cooling down. The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the 
standby mode.)
Green
LitProjecting.
BlinkingThe power is on and the lamp is not working. The [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to [READY].*3
The lamp starts work.*4 The projector will project image after a while.
*1: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off) → 0.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off)
*2: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off)
*3: The indicator will light as the following order:
2.0 seconds (light) → 2.0 seconds (off)
*4: The indicator will light as the following order:
0.5 seconds (light) → 0.5 seconds (off)
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							Connect the power cord to the projector body.1) 
Connect the power plug to an outlet.2) 
The power indicator  lights or blinks, and the projector will enter the standby mode. f
Press the  button on the control panel or on the remote control. 
The power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen. f
Attention
Using the projector while the lens cap is attached may cause the device to heat up and result in a fire. f
Note
If the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  f→ [ECO MANAGEMENT]→[STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], it may take approx. 10 
seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set.
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
3)
5)
3)
Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (1) Æpage 38)
Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on 2) the installation mode. (Æpage 25)
Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( fÆ page 45) for the operation of the menu screen.
Press the  button on the control panel or the input select\
ion (, 3) , , ,) buttons to select the input si\
gnal.
Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. (4) Æpage 28)
If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the  button.5) 
Adjust the size of the image to match the screen with the zoom ring.6) 
Adjust the focus with the focus ring.7) 
Note
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu →  f[INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the initial setting screen is displayed after projection starts. Refer to “Start-up display” for details. (Æ page 19)
Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected (Æpages 31-32 ) and remove the 
lens cap.
3)
3)
2)1)
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							Powering Off the Projector
                
1) 2)
1) 2)
2)
3)
2)
 
Press the  button on the control panel or on the remote control.
The following message appears. f
Press 2) qw to select [OK], and press the  button. 
OR 
Press the  button on the control panel or on the remote control again. 
Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  lights in orange. (The fan keeps  f
running.)
Wait until the  indicator lights/blinks in red/green.3) 
The projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights/blinks in red/green. f
Note
Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is cooled enough\
. f
While the  indicator is lighting in orange, the lamp is being cooled down and the projector cannot be  f
turned on. Wait until the  indicator stops lighting/blinking in red to turn on the projector again.
Direct Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the breaker even during projection.
Note
When using the Direct Power Off function, you cannot restart the projector immediately after the power is disconnected. The  f
lamp remains high temperature and needs to be cooled, so it sometimes ta\
kes longer time than usual for the lamp to light up 
again.
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							Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpages 29-34) and switch on the power 
(Æpage 36) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
Press , , , ,  or  button \
on the remote control or 1) 
 button on the control panel.
The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d. f
You can check the input source through [DETAILED] / [SIMPLE] under the [DISPLAY OPTION] → [ON-SCREEN  fDISPLAY] → [INPUT GUIDE] menu.
You can also select the input source by pressing  fasqw on the [DETAILED] screen.
Attention
Images may not be projected properly depending on the connected device a\
nd DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. Set the  f[PICTURE] menu → [RGB/YCBCR] or [RGB/YPBPR] (Æ page 53).Check the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [POSITION] menu  f(xpage 57).
How to adjust the state of the image
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioni\
ng of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the fo\
cus and zoom.
Adjust the projection angle.1) 
Install the projector on a flat surface and parallel to the screen so that the projected screen is rectangular. f
If the screen is tilted downward, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projection screen so that the projected screen  f
is rectangular.
For details, see “Adjusting adjustable feet” ( fÆpage 28).
Adjust the zoom and the focus.2) 
Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out the image. f
Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus of the projected image. f
                                                           
Note
It is recommended that the images are projected continuously for at leas\
t 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted. fIf you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size of the image by turning the zoom ring again. fIf keystone distortion occurs, see the [POSITION] menu → [KEYSTONE] ( fÆpage 54).
Focus ring
Zoom ring
[DETAILED] input guide[SIMPLE] input guide
If there is no signal input 
([COMPUTER 1], [COMPUTER 2] or 
[HDMI]), this screen will be displayed. 
Check the output settings of your 
computer.
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							Basic operations by using the remote control
Using the AUTO SETUP function
The automatic setup function can be used to automatically adjust the res\
olution, clock phase, and image position when 
analog RGB signals consisting of bitmap images such as computer signals \
are being input. Supplying images with bright 
white borders at the edges and high-contrast black and white characters \
is recommended when the system is in automatic 
adjustment mode.
Avoid supplying images that include halftones or gradation, such as photo\
graphs and computer graphics.
 button
Press the 1)  button on the remote control.
Note
The [CLOCK PHASE] may shift even if it has completed without any incident. In such cases, adjust the [POSITION] menu →  f
[CLOCK PHASE] (Æ page 56).
Automatic adjustment may not work depending on the the model of the comp\
uter and the input signal. f
Images may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment, b\
ut it is not a malfunction. f
If you press any button on the remote control during the automatic adjus\
tment, the automatic adjustment will be canceled. f
If the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being in\
put, the adjustment may not be performed properly  f
even for an RGB signal that can use automatic setup.
Using the KEYSTONE button
You can correct the trapezoidal distortion that occurs when the projector is installed tilted or when the screen is tilted.
 button
Press the  button to select [KEYSTONE] or press the  button again to 1) 
select [CORNER CORRECTION].
The [KEYSTONE] or [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment screen is displayed. f
Press 2) asqw to adjust the item.
Note
For more details, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [KEYSTONE] ( fÆ page 54).
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							Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
Press the ,, ,  or  button\
 on the remote 1) 
control.
This operation can be also performed using the  button on the control panel. f
Switch to Computer 1 input.
Switch to Computer 2 input. 
 Switch to HDMI input.
Switch to Video input. 
Switch to S-video input.
Using the FUNCTION button
Some operations in the menu can be assigned to the  button on the remote control so that it can be used as an 
easy shortcut button.
button
Press the 1)  button on the remote control.
To assign functions to the  button
Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control to di\
splay the menu items (main 1) 
menu, sub menu, or details menu) you want to assign.
Refer to “Navigating through the menu” ( fx page 45) for the operation of the on-screen menu.
Press and hold the  button for 3 seconds or more.2) 
Note
After settings have been completed, the assigned menu item (main menu, sub-menu, or details menu) will be displayed in  f
[ASSIGNED FUNCTION] of the operation guide under the menu.
Perform the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON] ( fÆ page 70) when deallocating functions.
Using the FREEZE function
You can freeze the projected image and stop the sound temporarily, regardless of the playing condition of the external device.
button
Press the  button on the remote control.1) 
The video is paused and the audio is muted. [FREEZE] is displayed on the lower left of the screen during FREEZE. f
Press the  button again.2) 
The video playback resumes and the audio is unmuted. f
Note
When no signal inputs, [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] message will appear. f
When [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during FREEZE. f
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