Panasonic PT-VZ580 Operating Instructions (functional Manual)

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1) Adjust the projection angle.f Place the projector on a level surface and make its front side parallel to the screen surface so that theprojection screen is rectangular.f If the projector is facing downward with respect to the screen, extend the adjustable feet and adjust theprojected image so that the projected image is rectangular. For details, refer to “Adjusting adjustable feet”.(Æ page 43)2) Adjust the zoom and the focus. (Fig. 1)f Operate the zoom lever to adjust the projected image size to fit the screen.f Operate the focus lever to adjust the focus.3) Adjust the vertical shift. (Fig. 2)f Turn the vertical lens shift dial and adjust the vertical projection position on the screen. For details, refer to“Adjusting the projection position with the optical axis shift function”. (Æ page 44)Notef It is recommended that the images are projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.f When the focus is adjusted, the projection screen size also changes slightly. Depending on the image projection situation, repeat Steps 1) to3) to adjust to the best projection condition.f Adjust from the [POSITION] menu → [SCREEN ADJUSTMENT] when the projected image is distorted.Adjusting adjustable feetBy pressing the adjustable feet lock with your finger, the adjustable feet lock is released and becomes free. It willbe locked when you release the finger. Lift the front side of the projector while pressing the adjustable feet lockwith your finger, and release your finger until the projection position is aligned. If fine adjustment of the projectionposition is necessary, adjust the adjustable feet by turning them. Turn the adjustable feet counterclockwise asshown in the figure to extend them. Also, turning them clockwise will return to the original status.Adjustable feet lockMaximum adjustable rangeAdjustable feet : 34 mm (1-11/32") eachAttentionf Heated air is expelled from the air exhaust port. Do not touch the air exhaust port directly when adjusting the adjustable feet while using theprojector. (x page 20)Notef When turning the adjustable feet clockwise until a click sound is heard, the adjustable feet change to its minimum length.ENGLISH - 43Chapter 3 Basic Operations - Projecting