Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx42 Operating Instructions

							Powering on/off the projector
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!”. (Æ page 2)
Attaching 
1) Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back of the projector bo\
dy and the power cord 
connector and insert the plug completely in the correct direction (unti\
l you hear the side tabs click in 
place).
Removing 
1) Confirm that the projector is in standby mode, and remove the power plug\
 from the outlet.
2) Remove the power cord connector from the  terminal of the project\
or body while pressing the 
side tabs.
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the  status of the power indicator before operating the 
projector.
Power indicator 
Indicator statusStatus
OffThe power cord is unplugged.
Red
LightingThe power is switched off (in standby mode). The [ECO MANAGEMENT] x [STANDBY MODE] 
is set to [ECO].
Blinking*1The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [ECO MANAGEMENT] x [STANDBY MODE] 
is set to [NORMAL].
OrangeLightingThe projector is cooling down.  
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.) 
Green
LightingProjecting.
Blinking*2The power is on and the lamp is not working. The [ECO MANAGEMENT] x [POWER 
MANAGEMENT] is set to [READY].
Blinking*3The lamp starts work. The projector will project image after a while.
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							*1 The indicator will light as the following order:
2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off)
*2 The indicator will light as the following order:
2.0 seconds (light) → 2.0 seconds (off) 
*3 The indicator will light as the following order:
0.5 seconds (light) → 0.5 seconds (off)
Note
 fIf the power indicator  is blinking in red in a cycle of 2.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off) → 
0.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off) → 0.75 seconds (light) → 0.25 seconds (off), please consult your dealer.
Powering On the Projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected (Æ page 36) and remove the lens cap.
3)3)1)2)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 fThe power indicator  lights or blinks, and the projector will enter the standby mode. 
3) Press the power button  on the control panel or on the remote control.
 fThe power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Attention
 fBe sure to remove the lens cap before starting projection.
Note
 fIf the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO] (Æ page 81) , it may take approx. 10 seconds longer before the projector starts projecting after the power is turned on, compared with when [NORMAL] is set.  fIf the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL], it may take approx. 1 minute to enable the network function after connecting the power cord.
When the initial setting screen is displayed
When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE ALL] in the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu is executed, the focus adjustment screen is displayed after projection starts, then the initial setting screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances.  
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen.After completed the initial setting, you can change the display language\
 from the [LANGUAGE] menu.
1) Press asqw to select the display language. 
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							2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (projector setup)
Set each item.
1) Press as to select an item. 
ItemDescriptionPage
[PROJECTION METHOD] Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode.  After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PRO-JECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD].79
[SCREEN FORMAT] Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image.  After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each\
 item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].73
[SCREEN POSITION]Set the display position of the image.  After completed the initial setting, you can change the settings of each\
 item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [SCREEN SETTING].74
[STANDBY MODE]
Set the operation mode during standby. The default setting is [NORMAL], you can use the network function during standby. If you want to reduce the power consumption, it can be set to [ECO]. After completed the initial setting, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [STANDBY MODE].
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2) Press qw to switch the setting.
3) Press the  button.
 fConfirm the setting value and complete the initial setting.
Note
 fIf you press the  button in the initial setting (projector setup) screen, you can go back to the initial setting (display 
language) screen.
Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images are projected continuously for at least 30\
 minutes before the focus is adjusted. 
3)
3)
6)
4)
1) 8)7) 9)4)5)
6)
1) Rotate the focus lever to adjust the focus of the projected image roughl\
y. (Æ page 45)
2) Change the settings of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. (Æ page 79)
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (Æ page 53) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input select\
ion (, 
, , , , ) buttons to select the input signal.
 f,  and  buttons on the remote control can also be used to switch the 
input signal.
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							4) Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjust\
able feet. (Æ page 34)
5) Move the vertical lens shift dial to adjust the position of the image. 
6) If the input signal is an analog RGB signal, press the  button on the control panel or the remote control.
7) Rotate the zoom lever to adjust the size of the image to match the scree\
n.
8) Rotate the focus lever again to adjust the focus of the projected image.\
 
9) Rotate the zoom lever again to adjust the zoom and the size of the image\
 to match the screen.
Note
 fWhen the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → 
[INITIALIZE ALL] is executed, the initial setting screen is displayed after projection starts. 
Powering Off the Projector
1) 2)
2)
2)
1) 2)
3)
1) Press the power button  on the control panel or on the remote control.
 fThe following message appears.
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button. 
(Or press the power button  on the control panel or on the remote control again.)
 fProjection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  lights in orange. (The fans keep 
running.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
 fThe projector enters standby mode when the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
Note
 fWhile the power indicator  is lighting in orange, the lamp is being cooled down and the projector 
cannot be turned on. Wait until the power indicator  stops lighting or blinking in red to turn on the 
projector again.
 fWhen packing the projector for transportation and storage, please make sure that each indicator is of f.
Direct Power Off function
You can disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or  turn off the power breaker switch even during projection.
Attention
 fDo not disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet or turn off the power breaker switch in a short time (about 1 minute) 
after the lamp is lit. Doing so may cause the lamp fail to light while you powering on the projector next time, or result in 
premature deterioration of the lamp.
Note
 fWhen using the Direct Power Off function, you cannot restart the projector immediately after disconnecting the power cord 
from the wall outlet or turning off the power breaker switch. The lamp remains high temperature and needs to cool down, so 
it sometimes takes a longer time than usual for the lamp to light up aga\
in.
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							Projecting
Check the connections of the peripheral devices (Æ page 36) and connection of the power cord (Æ page 41) and 
powering on the projector (Æ page 42) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1) Press , , , , , , , 
 or  button on the remote control or  button on the contro\
l panel.
 fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projecte\
d.
 fYou can check the input source through [DETAILED] / [SIMPLE] under the [DISPLAY OPTION] → [ON-SCREEN 
DISPLAY] → [INPUT GUIDE] menu.
 fYou can also select the input source by pressing asqw on the [DETAILED] screen.
Attention
 fImages may not be projected properly depending on the connected device a\
nd DVD, video tape, etc. to be played. Set the 
[PICTURE] menu → [RGB/YCBCR] or [RGB/YPBPR]. (Æ page 60)
 fCheck the aspect ratio of the screen and the image and select the optimum aspect ratio under the [POSITION] menu.  
(Æ page 69)
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 focus and zoom.
1) Adjust the projection angle.
 fInstall the projector on a flat surface and parallel to the screen so that the projected screen is rectangular.
 fIf the screen is tilted downward, extend the adjustable feet and adjust the projection screen so that the projected screen 
is rectangular.
 fFor details, see “Adjusting adjustable feet”. (Æ page 34)
2) Adjust the lens shift.
 fAdjust the projection position with the vertical lens shift dial.
 fFor details, see “Adjusting the position using the vertical lens shift function”. (Æ page 34)
3) Adjust the zoom and the focus.
 fRotate the zoom lever to zoom in and out the image.
 fRotate the focus lever to adjust the focus of the projected image.
Focus leverZoom lever
Note
 fIt 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 lever again.
 fIf various types of distortion occur, see the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. (Æ page 62 or 64)
[DETAILED] input guide[SIMPLE] input guide
If there is no signal input ([COMPUTER1], 
[COMPUTER2], [HDMI1] or [HDMI2]) , 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
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fYou can also press the  button on the control panel.
Note
 fThe [CLOCK PHASE] may shift even if it has completed without any incident. In such cases, adjust the [POSITION] menu → 
[CLOCK PHASE]. (Æ page 68)
 fAutomatic adjustment may not work depending on the model of the computer\
 and the input signal. And, it may not work 
properly when the input signal is a blurred-edge image or a dark image.
 fImages may be disrupted for a few seconds during automatic adjustment, b\
ut it is not a malfunction.
 fIf you press any button on the remote control during the automatic adjus\
tment, the automatic adjustment will be canceled.
 fIf the automatic setup function is used while moving images are being in\
put, the adjustment may not be performed properly 
even for an RGB signal that can use automatic setup. 
Using the SCREEN ADJ button
You can correct the trapezoidal distortion and the curved distortion of the projected image.
 button
1) Press the  button to select [KEYSTONE] individual adjustment screen. 
Or press the  button again to select [CORNER CORRECTION] individual adjustment sc\
reen. 
Or press the  button again to select [CURVED CORRECTION] individual adjustment screen.
 fIf the value is not adjusted after the individual adjustment screen is d\
isplay, you can switch the individual adjustment 
screen by pressing the  button.
2) Press asqw to adjust the value.
 fAfter adjusting the value, press the  button, you cannot switch to the other individual adjustment 
screen.
Note
 fFor more details, refer to the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT]. (Æ page 62 or 64)
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							Controlling the volume of the speaker
You can control the volume of the projector’s speaker or audio output.
buttons
1) Press the  button /  button on the remote control.
 fYou can also press qw on the control panel.
Decreases the volume. 
Increases the volume.
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
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
To assign functions to the  button 
1) Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control to di\
splay the menu items (main 
menu, sub menu, or details menu) you want to assign.
 fRefer to “Navigating through the menu” (Æ page 53) for the operation of the on-screen menu.
2) Press and hold the  button for 3 seconds or more.
Note
 fAfter settings have been completed, the assigned menu item (main menu, sub-menu, or details menu) will be displayed in  
[ASSIGNED FUNCTION] of the operation guide under the menu.
 fPerform the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [FUNCTION BUTTON] (Æ page 82) when deallocating functions.
Switching the input signal
You can switch the input signals to project.
 buttons
1) Press , , ,  ,  or  button on 
the remote control.
 fYou can also press the  button on the control panel.
Switch to COMPUTER1 input.
*1Switch to COMPUTER2 input. 
Switch to VIDEO input. 
Switch to HDMI1 input.
Switch to HDMI2 input.
Switch to DIGITAL LINK input.
*1   When [COMPUTER2 SELECT] is set to [COMPUTER1 OUT], if you press the  button on the remote control, the input signal cannot be changed and the message “KEY NOT APPLICABLE” will appear. 
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							Note
 fWhen the optional Digital Interface Box (Model No.: ET-YFB100G) is connected to the  terminal, the 
ET-YFB100G input changes with each press of the  button. The input can also be changed by using the 
control command of RS-232C. For twisted-pair-cable transmitters of other manufacturers, switch the input on the projector to 
DIGITAL LINK, and then switch the input on the twisted-pair-cable transmitter. 
Using the MEMORY VIEWER function
It is possible to project the video and pictures which are stored in the\
 USB memory when the USB memory inserted into the 
projector.
 
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to MEMORY VIEWER.
Note
 fIf you want to use this function, insert the USB memory directly into the  terminal.
 fWhen [Miracast] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] screen will 
be displayed. (Æ page 93) 
Using the Miracast function
This function is to project the displayed images on the Miracast-certified device to the projector through the wireless LAN 
connection.
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to Miracast.
Note
 fFor details, see "About Miracast". (Æ page 125) 
 fWhen [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Panasonic APPLICATION] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] 
screen will be displayed.  (Æ page 93) 
Using the Panasonic APPLICATION function
This function can be used to project still images or video to the projector through the supplied software "Wireless Manager 
ME6.2" with CD-ROM. In addition, the iOS application and Android application can also make it possible.
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fSwitches the input to Panasonic APPLICATION, then the idle screen is displayed.
Panasonic APPLICAION idle screen
2) Press the  button.
 fIf you select [SIMPLE] in [WIRELESS LAN], the SSID and KEY will be displayed.
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							Note
 fFor details, please refer to the operating instructions of “Wireless Manager ME6.2” in CD-ROM.
 fWhen [MEMORY VIEWER] or [Miracast] is selected in [CONNECTION LOCK], [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] screen will be 
displayed. (Æ page 93)
Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function
(Only for still image-based computer (RGB) signals / still image-based DIGITAL LINK signals/ still image-based HDMI signals 
input)
You can enlarge the center area. You can also change the location of the area to be enlarged. 
 buttons
1) Press the  button /  button on the remote control.
 fThe moving screen is displayed.
 fThe [DIGITAL ZOOM] individual adjustment screen is displayed when executing the menu operation. For details, refer 
to [DISPLAY OPTION] → [OTHER FUNCTIONS]. (Æ page 77)
 fPressing the  button to cancel the function.
 rButton functions during [DIGITAL ZOOM]
Operation menuOperationAdjustmentAdjustment range
Press the  
button or w button.Increases magnification.
1.0 ~ 3.0Press the  
button or q button.Decreases magnification.
 rButton functions of moving screen
Operation menuOperationAdjustment
Press the as buttons.Moves the area to the top or the bottom.
Press the qw buttons.Moves the area to the left or the right.
 fWhen you have executed the operation of remote control directly, the individual adjustment screen is not displayed 
and the operation menu of the moving screen is displayed. At this time, you can adjust the magnification by using the 
 button or  button on the remote control.
ABC
ABC
ABCABC
ABC
Note
 fMagnification can be set from 1.0x to 3.0x in 0.1 increments.
 fThe digital zoom function is canceled if the  button is pressed during a digital zoom.
 fThe digital zoom function is canceled if the input signal changes during a digital zoom.
 fDuring a digital zoom, the freeze function is disabled.
 fThe digital zoom function may not work properly for some still image-based signals.
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
1) Press  button on the remote control.
 fThe video is paused and the audio is muted. [FREEZE] is displayed on the lower left of the screen during FREEZE.
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							2) Press  button again.
 fThe video playback resumes and the audio is unmuted.
Note
 fWhen no signal input, [KEY NOT APPLICABLE] message will appear.
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during FREEZE.
Using the AV MUTE function
If the projector is not used for a certain period of time during the meeting intermission, for example, it is possible to turn off the 
audio and image temporarily.
 button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe audio and image turn off.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe audio and image turn on.
Note
 fWhen [MIC] is set to [ON], the audio of MIC can be output even during AV MUTE.
Using the P-TIMER function
You can operate the P-TIMER function.
Presentations, etc. can be performed while checking the elapsed time or \
time remaining in the preset time.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control.
 fThe count is started.
 fThe elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right \
of the projected image.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe count is stopped.
3) Press the  button again.
 fThe count is resumed.
Note
 fPressing the button for at least 3 seconds to release the P-TIMER function.
 fFor details, please refer to the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu → [P-TIMER]. (Æ page 76)
Using the MUTE function
This button allows you to turn off the audio output temporarily.
button
1) Press the  button on the remote control. 
 fThe audio turns off.
2) Press the  button again.
 fThe audio turns on.
Setting the ID number of the remote control
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or each projector 
individually by using single remote control, if unique ID number is assi\
gned to each projector.
After setting the ID number of the projector, set the same ID number to the remote control.
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