Panasonic Projector PT-TW231RU User Manual

Using Remote control
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Preparation
Using Remote control
Installing and Removing batteries
Open the cover
1  )  Install batteries and close the cover
2  ) 
(Insert the – side first.)
Remove the batteries in the reverse order of  
z
installation. 
Setting Remote control  ID numbers
When you use the system with multiple projectors, you can operate all th\
e projectors simultaneously or each 
projector individually using single remote control, if unique ID number is assigned to each projector ....

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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.
 
JMounting on the ceiling and 
 
projecting forward 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JMounting on the ceiling and 
 
projecting from rear
(Using translucent screen)
 
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting forward
Attention
For optimum viewing quality, install the projector...

Setting up
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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
Screen L
SW
ScreenSH
SW
SD
Projected image
SH
L
Projection distance (m)
SH Height of the projection area (m)
SW Width of the projection area (m)
SD Diagonal length of the projection area (m)
Attention
Before installing, please read “Precautions for Use” (
 
zÆ pages 12 to 16).
 
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Projection distance...

Setting up
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Getting Started
Adjusting front adjustable feet
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 10.0 degrees with the adjustable \
feet. 
Rotate the adjustable feet and tilt the projector to the proper height; \
to raise the projector, rotate the both feet 
clockwise.
To lower the projector or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate the both\
 feet counterclockwise.
(You can adjust the projection angle vertically.)
Attention
Heated air comes out of the air exhaust port while the lamp is...

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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...

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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
AC 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 Pic\
ture (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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The  indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  indicator before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashing The power cord is unplugged.
RED Lit
The power cord is plugged.
The projector is in stand-by mode, after the cooling is completed.
Flashing The projector cannot be turned on until the normal power-off processing for fan 
cooling is completing and the  indicator...

Powering ON/OFF
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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 cover.
Press the <
3  ) 
> button on the 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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press ▲▼ 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...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Press the <
1  ) > button on the control panel or on 
the remote control, and  Power off? appears on 
the screen.
Press the <
2  ) 
> button again to turn 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, the 
3  ) 
 indicator stops blinking 
and you can turn on the projecto
r.
Note
Do not put...