Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx41 Operating Instructions

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Settings
Setting
Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 35), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
Language
Press ▲▼ to select [Language].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select the desired 3 ) 
language.
The language used in the On-Screen Menu is  z
available in English, German, French, Italian, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Finnish, 
Norwegian, Danish,  Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, 
Czech, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Kazak, 
Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Thai.
Menu position
This function is used to change the position of the On-
Screen Menu.
Press ▲▼ to select [Menu position].1 ) 
Press the  button to change 2 ) 
the position.
The Menu position changes each time you  z
press  button as follows:
the center → the bottom left → the bottom right → the 
top left → the top right → the center......
Auto setup
Press ▲▼ to select [Auto setup].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select these functions as 3 ) 
follows:
 JInput search
       
This function detects the input signal automatically. 
When a signal is found, the search will stop.
OffInput search will not work
On 1Input search works*1
On 2Input search works*2
● When pressing the  button on the*1 :  
    remote control or the  button on the                                                                                                                                      
   control panel.
● When turning on the projector by pressing the *2 : 
    button on the remote control or 
    control panel.●●●●●                                                                        \
                                                             ● When pressing the  button on the 
     remote control or the  button on the                                                                                                                                              
    control panel.                                                               
● When the current input signal is cut off.* 
 * If the AV mute or Freeze function is active, 
   cancel it to activate the Input search. It is also 
   unavailable when On-Screen menu is displayed.
Auto PC adj. J
OnEnables Auto PC adjustment *1
OffDisables Auto PC adjustment
When pressing the  button on the *1 : 
remote control or the  button on 
the control panel. 
						

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Auto keystone J
AutoAlways works and corrects keystone 
distortion according to the projector's tilt.
ManualWorks only when pressing the  button on the remote control or the 
 button on the control 
panel. 
OffDisables Auto Keystone.
Note
[Input search], [Auto PC adj.] and [Auto Keystone] cannot  z
be set [Off] at the same time.
The [Auto Keystone] function cannot work when the  z
[Ceiling] feature is set [On] in the Setting menu.
Background
Select the background screen for when no input signal 
is detected.
Press ▲▼ to select [Background].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch3 )  between each 
option as below.
BlueBlue colored background.
UserThe logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *1 " is projected.
BlackBlack colored background.
" Logo Transfer Software" is included on the *1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Display
This function decides whether to display On-Screen 
Displays.
Press ▲▼ to select [Display].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch3 )  between each 
option as below.
OnShow all the On-Screen 
displays *1
Countdown 
off
Show the input image instead 
of the countdown when turning 
on the projector *2
OffHide the On-Screen Displays *3
Use this function when you want to project *1 : 
images after the lamp becomes bright enough. 
The factory default setting is in this option.
Use this function when you want to project the *2 : 
image as early as possible even when the lamp 
is not bright enough. 
Hide the On-Screen Displays except;  *3 : 
● On-Screen Menu. 
● [Power off?]  
● [P-timer] display. 
● No signal for [Power management]   
● [Please wait ...]  
●   
Arrows for the [True] function in the Screen 
Menu.
Logo
This function allows you to customize the screen logo 
with [Logo select], [Logo PIN code lock] and [Logo 
PIN code change] functions.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to choose the desired item.3 ) 
Logo select J
This function decides on the starting-up display from 
among following options.
OffShow the countdown display only.
DefaultShow the factory-set logo.
UserThe logo transferred by "Logo
Transfer Software *1 " is projected.
" Logo Transfer Software" is included on the *1 : 
supplied CD-ROM.
Logo PIN code lock J
This function prevents an unauthorized person from 
changing the screen logo.
OffThe screen logo can be changed freely 
from the Logo Menu.
OnThe screen logo cannot be changed 
without a Logo PIN code.
Note
If you want to change the Logo PIN code lock setting,  z
press the  button and the Logo PIN code 
dialog box appears. Enter a Logo PIN code by following 
the steps below. The initial Logo PIN code is set to “4321” 
at the factory. 
						

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Logo PIN code change J
Logo PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [Logo PIN code 1 ) 
change] and press the  
button.
Current logo PIN code dialog box appears. z
Press ▲▼ to enter the current code, 2 ) 
press the ► button to fix the number 
and move the red frame pointer to the 
next box.
The New Logo PIN code input dialog box  z
appears. 
Repeat this step to set the new Logo 3 ) 
PIN code.
Attention
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it on  z
hand. If you lost the number, you could no longer change 
the Logo PIN code setting.
HDMI setup
This function is only used for HDMI input source.
Press ▲▼ to select [HDMI setup].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
The names for the output setting of Digital R/G/ z
B vary from equipment to equipment.
Image J
NormalWhen the output of Digital R/G/B 
equipment is set to Standard.
EnhancedWhen the output of Digital R/G/B 
equipment is set to Enhanced.
Sound J
HDMIWhen Digital input source is input,
Sound is set to HDMI.
Computer  
2
When DVI input source is changed 
to HDMI input source, Sound is set 
to Computer 2.
Note
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your  z
Digital R/G/B equipment.
Connect the computer 2 audio input signals to  z
COMPUTER AUDIO IN 1 terminal as Sound function is 
set to Computer 2 and MIC function is turned on.
Terminal
The COMPUTER IN 2/MONITOR OUT terminal on 
the back of the projector is switchable for computer 2 
input or monitor output.
Press ▲▼ to select [Terminal] and 1 ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch the item.2 ) 
Computer 2Computer input
Monitor outMonitor out
Note
Terminal function is not available when selecting  z
[Computer 2] to the input source. Change the input 
source to the others (HDMI or Computer 1 or Video) so 
that the Terminal function will be available.
Power management
For reducing power consumption as well as 
maintaining the lamp life, the Power management 
function turns off the projection lamp when the 
projector is not operated for a certain period.
Press ▲▼ to select [Power 1 ) 
management].
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Mode J
Press ▲▼ and then press the 1 ) 
 button to select one mode 
among the items as below.
ReadyWhen the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the  indicator 
changes to green blinking. In this 
condition, the projection lamp will 
be turned on if the input signal is 
reconnected or any button on the 
control panel or remote control is 
pressed.
Shut 
down
When the lamp has been fully cooled 
down, the power will be turned off.
Off[Power management] function is off.
Timer J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer(1~30min).2 )  
						

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Direct on
Press ▲▼ to select [Direct on] and 1 ) 
then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between [On] and 2 ) 
[Off].
When this function is set to [On], the projector  z
will be automatically turned on just by 
connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Be sure to turn off the projector properly. If the  z
projector is turned off in the incorrect sequence, 
the [Direct On] function does not work properly.
Standby mode
This function can set the electric power when the 
projector is standing by.
Press ▲▼ to select [Standby mode] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to switch between the items  2 ) 
as below.
Eco
Restricts some functions in 
standby mode to reduce power 
consumption.
NetworkDoes not restrict functionality 
even in standby mode.
Note
When selecting [Network], the cooling fans may be  z
running depending on the temperature inside the 
projector even if the projector is turned off.
If Standby mode is set to [Eco], you cannot use network  z
functions when the projector is standing by. Also, you 
cannot use some RS-232C protocol commands.
If set to [Network], you can use network functions when  z
the projector is standing by.
P-timer
This function allows you to change the setting of the 
P-timer and execute it.
Press ▲▼ to select [P-timer].1 ) 
Press ► or  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Mode J
Press ▲▼ button to select one mode 1 ) 
among the items as below.
Count up
The P-timer display 000:00 
appears on the screen and the 
count up starts (000:00-180:00).
Count downThe time set in the Timer setting 
appears on the screen and the 
countdown starts.
Timer J
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to set the [Timer](1-180 Min).2 ) 
Timer is available in [Count down] only. Factory  z
default value is 10 Min.
Execute J
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 1 ) 
items as below and then press the 
 button. 
StartIt executes the count up or count 
down function.*1
ResetReset the P-timer values.*2
ExitTo exit the P-timer operation.
Press the  button at Start and the *1 : 
indication changes into Stop. To stop Count up 
or Count down, press the  button at 
Stop on the screen menu, then the indication 
changes into Restart. Press the  
button at Restart to resume Count up or Count 
down.
Press the  button at Reset to return to *2 : 
the following value: 
Count up"000:00"
Count downTimer that you set
Note
To stop the [P-timer] function, press the   z
button.
To cancel the [P-timer], press and hold the   z
button for a few seconds. 
						

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Closed caption
[Only for NTSC, 480i input]
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
enter the submenu.
Closed caption J
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed caption] 1 ) 
and then press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to select [Off], [CC1], [CC2], 2 ) 
[CC3] or [CC4].
Color J
Press ▲▼ to select [Color] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press▲▼ to select [Color] or [White].2 ) 
Note
The closed caption is mainly used in the north America.  z
This function shows the text  information contained in the 
image signal. Captions may not be displayed on some 
devices or software.
You can select [Closed caption] when [NTSC] or [480i]  z
signals are input.
Part of characters may not displayed when high  z
compensation valued are set in [Keystone].
Closed captions are not displayed while the menu screen  z
appears.
Lamp power
This function allows you to change brightness of the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp power] and 1 ) 
then press the  button .
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 2 ) 
modes as below.
You can also press the  button to  z
display [Lamp power].
AutoBrightness according to the input 
signal. 
    NormalThe lamp power output is 
maximum.
Eco1The lamp power output is 70% 
of the Normal mode.
Eco2The lamp power output is 53% 
of the Normal mode.
Remote control
This switching function prevents remote control 
interference when operating several projectors or 
video equipment at the same time.
Press ▲▼ to select [Remote control].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button.2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to select one among the 3 ) 
seven codes. 
This projector provides 7 different remote  z
control codes: [ALL], [Code 1]~[Code 6].
Note
When operating the projector under [ALL] code, you can  z
operate several projectors at the same time. If you want 
to operate the projector independently, you must switch 
to other code.
When different codes are set on the projector and on the  z
remote control, any operation cannot be made. In that 
case, switch the code on the remote control to fit the 
code on the projector.
If the batteries are removed from the remote control for a  z
long period of time, the remote control code will be reset.
Security
This function allows you to use the Key lock and PIN 
code lock function to set the security for the projector 
operation.
Press ▲▼ to select [Security].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu.
Key lock J
This function locks the control panel and remote 
control buttons to prevent operation by unauthorized 
persons.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
Unlocked.
Lock the operation of the control 
panel. To unlock, use the remote 
control.
Lock the operation of the remote 
control. To unlock, use the control 
panel. 
						

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Setting
PIN code lock J
This function prevents the projector from being 
operated by unauthorized persons and provides the 
following setting options for security.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired items 1 ) 
as below.
OffUnlocked.
On 1Enter the PIN code every time 
turning on the projector.
On 2
Enter the PIN code to operate 
the projector once the power cord 
is disconnected; as long as the 
AC power cord is connected, the 
projector can be operated without 
a PIN code.
Note
Whenever you change the PIN code lock setting or the  z
PIN code (the four-digit number), you are required to 
enter the PIN code. The "1234" is set as the initial PIN 
code at the factory.
PIN code change J
The PIN code can be changed to your desired four-
digit number.
Press ▲▼ to select [PIN code change] 1 ) 
and then Press  button.
Current PIN code dialog box appears. z
Press ▲▼ to enter the current code. 2 ) 
Press ► button to fix the number and 
move the red frame pointer to the next 
box. 
The New PIN code input dialog box appears. z
Repeat these steps to set a new PIN 3 ) 
code.
Attention
Be sure to note the new Logo PIN code and keep it on  z
hand. If you lost the number, you could no longer change 
the Logo PIN code setting.
Fan 
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan] and then 1 ) 
Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one option .2 ) 
This function provides the following options in  z
the cooling fans’ operation when the projector is 
turned off.
L 1It takes less time to cool the 
projector down than L2 mode.
L 2
Slower and lower-sound than L1 
mode, but it takes more time to 
cool the projector down.
Fan control
Press ▲▼ to select [Fan control] and 1 ) 
then Press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select one among 2 ) 
options as below.
Choose the running speed of cooling fans from  z
the following options according to the ground 
elevation under which you use the projector.
OffNormal speed.*1
On 1Faster than Off mode.*2
On 2Faster than On 1 mode.*3
Set this function to [Off] when using the projector *1 : 
in non-high altitude environment.
When using the projector in the elevation of *2 : 
above 1 200 m and below 2 000 m, make sure 
[Fan control] is set to [On 1].
When using the projector in the elevation of *3 : 
above 2 000 m and below 2 700 m, make sure 
[Fan control] is set to [On 2].
Note
Failure to set the running speed of cooling fans  z
properly may affect the projector life.
The fan noise becomes louder in [On 1] and [On 2]. z 
						

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Video delay control
This function allows you to make a digital processing 
of a projected image faster.
Press ▲▼ to select [Video delay 1 ) 
control] and then Press the  
button.
Press ▲▼ to select one item between 2 ) 
[On] and [Off].
Note
[Noise reduction] and [Progressive] can not be  z
selected when [Video delay control] function is set 
to [On].
Filter counter
This function is used to set a frequency for the filter 
replacement.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter].1 ) 
Press ►or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu items.
Filter counter J
Show the total accumulated time of the filter use timer 
setting.
Timer J
To set a timer. When the projector reaches the 
selected time the filter warning icon appears on the 
screen.
Press ▲▼ to select [Timer] and then 1 ) 
press the  button.
Press ▲▼ to set the Timer.2 ) 
Select from [Off/1000 H/2000 H/3000 H/4000  z
H/5000 H/6000 H] depending on the use 
environment.
Filter counter reset J
After replacing the filter, be sure to reset the timer.
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter counter 1 ) 
reset].
Press the  button. 2 ) 
[Filter counter Reset?] appears. Select [Yes]  z
to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Filter 
counter].
Total power savings
This function displays the saved amount of power and 
the exhausted CO2 of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Total power 1 ) 
savings] and then press the  
button.
Show the total accumulated power savings of  z
the projector and display the total amount of 
CO2 exhausted from the projector.
Press the  button to reset 2 ) 
the figures of the total power savings 
and the exhausted CO2.
[Total power savings Reset?] appears. Select  z
[Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to reset the [Total 
power savings].
Warning log
This function records anomalous operations while the 
projector is in operation and use it when diagnosing 
faults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Warning log].1 ) 
Press ► or the  button to 2 ) 
display the latest warning message.
Up to 10 warning logs are displayed with the  z
latest warning message at the top of the list, 
followed by previous warning messages in 
chronological order.
Note
When the [Factory default] function is executed, all  z
the warning log records will be deleted.
Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for [PIN 
code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp power], [Filter 
counter] and [Total power savings] to the factory 
default settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Factory default].1 ) 
Press the  button.2 ) 
[Return to Factory default?] appears. Select  z
[Yes] to continue. Another confirmation dialog 
box appears, select [Yes] to return to [Factory 
default]. 
						

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Information
Select [Information] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 35), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
Input Source Information 
Display
The Information Menu is used for checking the status 
of the image signal being projected and the operation 
of the projector.
You can also Press the  button on the remote 
control to display the Information menu.
Input J
The selected input source is displayed.
System J
The selected system is displayed.
H-sync freq. J
The selected H-sync freq. is displayed.
The horizontal frequency of the input signal is 
displayed in kHz, or - - - - kHz when no signal.
V-sync freq. J
The selected V-sync freq. is displayed.
The vertical frequency of the input signal is displayed 
in Hz, or - - - - Hz when no signal. Numbers of Hz 
doubles when during Interlace.
Screen J
The selected Screen size is displayed.
Language J
The selected language is displayed.
Lamp power J
The selected lamp mode is displayed.
Lamp runtime J
The cumulative lamp operating time is displayed.
Power management J
[Off] , [Ready] or [Shut down], and [Timer] are 
displayed.
Key lock J
The selected Key lock icon is displayed.
PIN code lock J
[Off], [On 1] or [On 2] is displayed.
Remote control J
The selected remote control code is displayed.
Serial number J
The serial number of the projector is displayed.
The serial number is used to service the projector.
Total power savings J
The saved amount of power and the exhausted CO2 
are displayed. 
						

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Settings
Network
Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see 
“Navigating through the menu” on page 35), 
then select the item from the sub-menu.
Remote ControlControl Panel
Projector name
You can change the projector name to be displayed 
on the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Projector name], 1 ) 
and press  button.
Select characters with the ▲▼◄► 2 ) 
buttons and press the  
button to enter the projector name
Select [Set] with the ▲▼◄► buttons 3 ) 
and press the  button.   
Select [Cancel] to undo the changes and then 
press the  button. Select [BS] to delete 
one character selected with the cursor in the input 
box.
Select [Yes] or [No] with the ▲▼◄► 4 ) 
buttons and press the  
button.
Network setup
You can make detailed wired LAN settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network setup], 1 ) 
and press  button.
Press ▲▼ to select an item, and 2 ) 
change the setting according to the 
instructions.
DHCP (DHCP client 
function)
On:If a DHCP server 
exists in the network 
to which the projector 
is connected, the 
IP address will 
automatically be 
acquired.
Off:
If a DHCP server 
does not exist in 
the network to 
which the projector 
is connected, 
additionally set [IP 
address], [Subnet 
mask ] and [ Default 
gateway ].
IP address (Display of IP 
address and setting)
Enter the IP address if 
DHCP server is not used.
Subnet mask(Displaying and 
setting the subnet 
mask)
If not using a DHCP server, 
enter the subnet mask.
Default gateway  (Display of gateway 
address and setting)
Enter the gateway address if 
DHCP server is not used.
DNS1(Display of Preferred DNS server address and setting)
Enter the DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
DNS2(Display of Alternate DNS server address and setting)
Enter the alternate DNS server address if DHCP server is not used.
Press ▲▼◄► to select [Set], and press 3 ) 
 button.
Default wired LAN settings  z 
The following settings are set before the 
projector leaves the factory.
DHCPOff
IP address1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0
Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Default gateway1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1
DNS 1/DNS 2NONE
Note
Before using the DHCP server, make sure the DHCP  z
server is already functioning.
For details of IP address, subnet mask, gateway and  z
DNS, ask the network administrator. 
						

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Network control
Set when you want to control the projector from a 
computer connected to the network.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network control].1 ) 
Press  button to select [On] 2 ) 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
Network status
This function shows the LAN setting environment of 
the currently selected projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network status].1 ) 
Press  button or the ► 2 ) 
button to show the information of the 
current projector status.
AMX D.D.
This function allows the projector to be detected by 
AMX Device Discovery. For more details, visit http://
www.amx.com/.
Press ▲▼ to select 1 ) [AMX D.D.].
Press 2 )  button to select [On] 
or [Off] with the ▲▼ buttons.
Network factory default
You can reset the network setting to the factory 
default of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Network factory 1 ) 
default], and press  button. 
A confirmation box appears and 2 ) 
select [Yes] and then press  
button. Another confirmation box 
appears and select [Yes] and then 
press  button.