Panasonic Projector PT-LW271U User Manual

Setting up
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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.
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting forward
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting forward
Menu setting*1
[Ceiling Mount][Front]
Menu setting*1
[Ceiling Mount][Front Ceiling]
Mounting on the ceiling and   J
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
Setting on a desk/floor and   J
projecting from rear...

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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. 
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use”. ( zÆ pages 12 to 15)
 
Do not use the projector and the high-powered laser equipment in the same room. Hitting of a laser beam on to the lens  z
can damage the DLP chips.
Projection distance for PT-LW321U and PT-LW271U J
All measurements below...

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Calculation formulas for projection distance Q
Any other projection distance can be obtained according to the screen dimensions (m) using the following 
calculations. The calculation result is with the "m" unit. (The calculated distance below may contain a certain 
error.) If the screen dimensions are written as "SD",
For 4:3 aspect ratioFor 16:9 aspect ratioFor 16:10 aspect ratio
Screen height (SH)= SD × 0.6= SD × 0.490= SD × 0.530
Screen width...

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Adjusting the Projector's Height
The projector is equipped with elevator feet for adjusting the image height.
Extend the adjustable feet by rotating in the direction shown in the bel\
ow picture and retract by rotating in the op-
posite direction.
Adjustable range
Rear adjustable feet : 
10 mm (0.394")
Adjustable range
Front adjustable feet : 
19 mm (0.748")
The front adjustable feet stretch to its end The rear adjustable feet stretch to its end
2.7 °6...

Connections
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Getting Started
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...

Connections
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Connecting example: Computers
Audio equipment
Control
ComputerMonitorComputerComputer
Connecting example: AV equipment
Blu-ray disk 
playerDVD player VCR
(with built-in TBC)Audio equipment 

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Powering ON/OFF
Connecting the power cord
Use the supplied power cord to prevent removal of the power cord and mak\
e sure that it is fully 
inserted into the projector.
For detailed power cord handling, refer to “Read this first!” (Æ pages 2 to 8).
Attaching J
Check the shapes of the  terminal on the back side of the project\
or and the 1 ) 
power cord connector and fully insert.
Connect the power plug to an outlet.2 ) 
R
Removing J
Confirm that the projector...

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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.
Indicator statusStatus
No illuminationThe power plug is not connected to the outlet.
Red
Lit*1The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press  to start projection.
Slow
Blinking*2The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press  to start projection.
BlinkingThe projector is preparing to switch off...

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Powering On the Projector
Connect the power plug to the power outlet.1 ) 
Enter Standby status when the  indicator is lighting / blinking in red. z
Press the  button on the control panel or the remote control.
When the  indicator lights up in green, the lamp is on. z
 Startup screen is displayed for about 10 seconds, then the image will be projected.  z
OR
Note
If the power is disconnected due to the power breaker during projection at the last use, the   z...

Projecting
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Basic Operation
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpage 27) and switch on the 
power (Æpage 29) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
Press  button on the control panel or the , 
, ,  button on the remote 
control.
The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is  z
projected.
Press  button to display the [Source] menu. Press   z...