Panasonic Projector PT-SX320A User Manual

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 Connecting
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Connecting example: AV equipment
Video deck (TBC built-in)Video deck (TBC built-in)
Blu-ray disc player
Attention
 
f Always use one of the following when connecting a VCR.
 
g A VCR with built-in time base corrector (TBC)
 
g A time base corrector (TBC) between the projector and the VCR
 
f If nonstandard burst signals are connected, the image may be distorted. In such case, connect the time base corrector (TBC) between the 
projector and the external devices.
Note
 
f For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI st\
andards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 
f The  terminal of the projector can be connected to an external \
device with a DVI-D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion 
cable, but some devices may not project the image properly or function p\
roperly.
 
f The projector does not support VIERA Link (HDMI).
 
f If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have \
malfunctions such as the absence of audio.
 
f When Y/C signals are input, please use the 
optional D-SUB - S Video conversion cable (Model No.: ET-ADSV).
D-SUB - S Video 
conversion cable
(ET

-ADSV)
S-video 
cable   
						

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Connecting example: Computers
Computer
Computer
Optional wireless module 
(Model No.: ET-WML100E)
Control computer
Attention
 
f When connecting the projector to a computer or an external device, use t\
he power cord supplied with each device and commercially 
available shielded cables.
Note
 
f For an HDMI cable, use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI st\
andards. If a cable that does not conform to HDMI standards 
is used, images may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
 
f The  of the projector can be connected to an external device wi\
th a DVI-D terminal by using an HDMI/DVI conversion cable, but 
some devices may not project the image properly or function properly.
 
f If you operate the projector using the computer with the resume feature (last memory), you may have to reset the resume feature to operate 
the projector.
 
f If the [AUDIO IN SELECT] settings are incorrect, the projector may have \
malfunctions such as the absence of audio.
 
f It does not support USB HUB, so plug the optional wireless module (Model No.: ET
-WML100E) or the USB memory device into the 
 terminal directly.
USB memory device   
						

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Chapter 3 Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations to start with.  
						

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 Switching on/off the projector
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Switching 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! ”
 (
x  page 4).
Attaching the power cord
1) Pinch the both sides of the power cord safety hook, making it slightly d\
eformed. Place it into the position as 
shown in the blow to make it align with the holes on the both sides of t\
he  power connector.
2) Release the fingers, making the power cord safety hook in place and the \
hook in the bottom position.
3) Push the connector all the way into the AC IN terminal ensuring that the shape of the connector matches that 
of the terminal. Push the hook on the bottom, and make it up, until you \
can’t push it.
4) Make sure that the power cord safety hook is pushed up in place, otherwi\
se the power cord may fall off.   
						

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Removing the power cord
1) Ensuring the projector is in standby mode. Pull down the power cord safe\
ty hook and make the hook in the 
bottom position.
2) Disconnect the power cord and remove the power cord safety hook.
Power indicator
Displays the status of the power. Check the status of the power indicator  before 
operating the projector.
PT-SX320A
Power indicator 
Indicator statusStatus
Off The power cord is unplugged.
Red Lighting
The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [ECO MANAGEMENT]  →
 [STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO].
Blinking
*1The power is switched off (in standby mode). The [ECO MANAGEMENT]  →
 [STANDBY MODE] is set to [NORMAL].
Orange LightingThe projector is cooling down.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Green Lighting
Projecting.
Blinking
*2  The power is on and the lamp is not working. The [ECO MANAGEMENT] → [POWER MANAGEMENT] is set to 
[READY].
Blinking
*3The lamp starts work. The projector will project image after a while.
*1  The indicator will light as the following order:  
2.75 seconds (light)  →
 0.25 seconds (of
 f)*2 The indicator will light as the following order:  
2.0 seconds (light)  →
 2.0 seconds (of f)
*3  The indicator will light as the following order:  
0.5 seconds (light)  →
 0.5 seconds (of
 f)  
						

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Switching on the projector
Before switching on the projector, make sure all the other devices are correctly connected (
x page 30).
2) 3)
3)1)
1) Connect the power cord to the projector body.
2) Connect the power plug to an outlet.
 
f The power indicator  lights or blinks in red, and the projector enters the standby 
mode. 
3) Press the power  button.
 
f The power indicator  lights in green and the image is soon projected on the screen.
Note
 
f If the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
→
[ECO MANAGEMENT] →
[STANDBY MODE] is set to [ECO], compare with it is set to [NORMAL],   
it is about 10 seconds later for the start times of the projection after\
 open the projector.
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 
[INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed. Set them in accordance with circumstances. 
In other occasions, you can change the settings by menu operations.
If you press the  button or the  button while the 
[INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed, you can go back 
to the previous screen.
Note
 
f When the projector is used for the first time, in order to clearly display the menu screen, it is required to adjust the focus lever and the zoom 
lever. For details, refer to
“
Adjusting the image ”
 (
x  page 41)   
						

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Initial setting (display language)
Select the language to show on the screen. 
After the initial setting completed, you can change the display language\
 from the [LANGUAGE] menu.
1) Press asqw to select the display language. 
2) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.
Initial setting (projector setting)
Set each item.
ENTER
SELECT
RETURN AUTO
4:3
NORMAL
1) Press as to select an item.
ItemDescriptionPage
[PROJECTION METHOD] 
Set [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the installation mode. For details,\
 
refer to 
“
Installation mode ”
 (
x  page 26). 
After the initial setting is completed, you can change the setting from \
the 
[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu  →
 [PROJECTION METHOD]. 26, 71
[SCREEN FORMAT] Set the screen format (aspect ratio) and display position of the image. 
After the 
initial setting is completed, you can change the settings of each item f\
rom the 
[DISPLAY OPTION] menu  →
 [SCREEN SETTING]. 65
[SCREEN POSITION]Set the display position of the image. After the initial setting is completed, you 
can change the settings of each item from the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu 
→
 
[SCREEN SETTING]. 65
[STANDBY MODE]
Set the operation mode during standby. The default setting is [ECO] that keeps 
the power consumption low during standby. If you want to use the network 
function during standby, it can be set to [NORMAL]. After the initial setting is 
completed, you can change the setting from the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu 
→
 [ECO MANAGEMENT]  →
 [ST
 ANDBY MODE]. 73
2) Press qw to switch the setting.
3) Press the  button to proceed to the initial setting.   
						

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Making adjustments and selections
It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 \
minutes before the focus is adjusted.
5)
3)
4) 6)
1) 7)
1) Adjust the focus of the image roughly. (x page 41)
2) Change the setting of the [PROJECTOR SETUP] menu → [PROJECTION METHOD] depending on the 
installation mode. (x page 26)
 
f Refer to 
“
Navigating through the menu ”
 (
x  page 48) for the operation of the menu screen.
3) Press the  button on the control panel or the input selection (, , 
, , ) buttons on the remote control to select the input signal.
4) Adjust the front, back and sideway tilt of the projector with the adjustable feet. (x page 29)
5) If the input signal is the RGB signal, press the  button.
6) Adjust the size of the image to match the screen by the zoom lever. (x page 41)
7) Adjust the focus again by the focus lever.
Note
 
f When the projector is switched on for the first time after purchase as well as when [INITIALIZE 
ALL] in the [PROJECT OR SETUP] menu is 
executed, the [INITIAL SETTING] screen is displayed.  Refer to “
When the initial setting screen is displayed ”
 (
x  page 36).    
						

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Switching off the projector
3) 1)
1)
2)
1) Press the power  button.
 
f The [POWER OFF] confirmation screen is displayed.
ENTER
SELECTRETURN
2) Press qw to select [OK], and press the  button.
(Or press the power  button again.)
 
f Projection of the image will stop, and the power indicator  on the projector body 
lights in orange. (The fan keeps running.)
3) Wait until the power indicator  lights or blinks in red.
Note
 
f Do not switch on the projector and project images immediately after swit\
ching off the projector.
Turning on the power while the lamp is still hot may shorten the life of \
the lamp.
 
f For about 90 seconds after the projector is switched off and the luminous lamp cooling is started, the luminous lamp will not l\
ight up even if 
the power is switched on. In such a case, switch on the projector again after the power indicator  lights in red.
 
f When the power indicator  lights orange, it indicates the lamp is cooling down, and you cannot open the projector. 
Wait until the power indicator  starts to light or blinks in red, switch on the projector again.   
						

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Projecting
Check the external device connection (
x page 30), power cord connection (
x page 34), and switch on the 
projector ( x page 36) to start projecting. Select the image for projection, and adjust appe\
arance of the projected 
image.
Selecting the input signal
Control panel
Remote control
The input for projection can be switched. Method to switch the input is \
as follows.
 
f Press the input selection buttons on the remote control and directly spe\
cify the input to project.
 
f Press the  button on the control panel to display the input selection scre\
en and select the 
input to project from the list.
Switching the input directly via remote control 
The input for projection can be switched directly by pressing the input \
selection button on the remote control.
Press the input selection (, , , , ) 
buttons.
 
f Switches the input, the input guide of the selected input terminal displ\
ayed on the top right of the projection 
screen.
Switches the input to COMPUTER. If one input is already selected, it will be switched to the other 
input. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is pro\
jected.
Switches the input to HDMI. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is 
projected.
Switches the input to VIDEO. The image of the signal being input in the  terminal is 
projected.
Switches the input to MEMORY VIEWER.
 Switches the input to WIRELESS. Need the wireless adapter into the  
terminal.
Attention
 
f Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, o\
r the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
 
f Confirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu 
→
 
[ASPECT]. ( x page 60)