Panasonic LCD Projector Pt Vx42 Operating Instructions

							[DISPLAY OPTION] menu 
On the menu screen, select [DISPLAY OPTION] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu.
Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (Æ page 53) for the operation of the menu screen.
 fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]
Set the on-screen display and position.
[INPUT GUIDE]
Set whether to display the input guide when switching the input source.
1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [INPUT GUIDE].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[DETAILED]Displays the name of input terminal and input signal graphically. 
[OFF]Disables the input guide.
[SIMPLE]Displays the name of input terminal and input signal.
[OSD POSITION]
Set the position of the menu screen (OSD).
1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [OSD POSITION].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button as following: 
[CENTER] → [UPPER LEFT] → [UPPER RIGHT] → [LOWER LEFT] → [LOWER RIGHT] → [CENTER] → ...
[OSD SIZE]
(Only for PT-VZ575N)
Set the size of the menu screen (OSD).
1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [OSD SIZE].
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							4) Press qw to switch the item.
[NORMAL]Use this setting normally.
[DOUBLE]Double angle size (height and width will become two times) of [NORMAL]. 
[WARNING MESSAGE]
Set the display/hide of the warning message.
1) Press as to select [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [WARNING MESSAGE]. 
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Hides the warning message.
[ON]Displays the warning message.
[HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL]
Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the  /  terminal of the projector and 
the image is not projected correctly.
1) Press as to select [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]Sets the signal level automatically.
[64-940]Select when the HDMI terminal of an external device (such as a blu-ray player) is connected to the 
 /  terminal.
[0-1023]
Select when the DVI terminal output of an external device (such as a computer) is connected to 
the  /  terminal via a conversion cable or similar cable.
Select also when the HDMI terminal output of a computer or other device \
is connected to the 
 /  terminal.
Note
 fThe optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device. Refer to the operation 
instruction of the external device regarding the output of the external device.
 fThe displayed signal level is assumed when the input is 30 bits.
[DIGITAL LINK SIGNAL LEVEL]
Switch the setting when the external equipment is connected to the  terminal of the projector and the im-
age is not projected correctly.
1) Press as to select [DIGITAL LINK SIGNAL LEVEL].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]Automatically sets the signal level.
[64-940]Select when the HDMI terminal output of an external device (such as a Blu-ray disc player) is 
connected to the  terminal via a twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
[0-1023]Select when the DVI-D terminal output or HDMI terminal output of an external device (such as a 
computer) is connected to the  terminal via a twisted-pair-cable transmitter.
Note
 fThe optimal setting varies depending on the output setting of the connected external device. Refer to the operation 
instruction of the external device regarding the output of the external device.
 fThe displayed signal level is assumed when the input is 30 bits.
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							[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] (Only for NTSC, 480i YCBCR input)
Set the closed caption.
Selecting the closed caption display
1) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Closed captions are not displayed.
[ON]Closed captions are displayed.
 fWhen [ON] is selected, proceed to Step 5).
5) When the confirmation is displayed, select [OK], and press the  b\
utton.
Setting the closed caption mode
1) Press as to select [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [MODE].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[CC1]Displays CC1 data.
[CC2]Displays CC2 data.
[CC3]Displays CC3 data.
[CC4]Displays CC4 data.
Note
 fClosed caption is a function that displays text information of video signals mainly used in North America. Captions may not 
be displayed depending on the connected devices or contents being played\
 back.
 f[CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] can only be selected if an NTSC or 480i YCBCR signal is input.
 fIf [CLOSED CAPTION SETTING] is set to [ON], the brightness of image may be changed according to the external devices 
or the used content of the closed caption corresponding connection.
 fIf a closed caption signal of the selected mode is input, the text is not displayed even when the [SECURITY] menu → [TEXT  
DISPLAY] (Æ page 86) is set to [ON].
 fClosed captions are not displayed when the menu screen is displayed.
[SCREEN SETTING] 
Set the screen size.
When changing the aspect of a projected image, correct to the optimum image position for the set screen. Set as necessary 
for the screen in use.
1) Press as to select [SCREEN SETTING].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [SCREEN SETTING] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [SCREEN FORMAT].
4) Press qw to switch the [SCREEN FORMAT] item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
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							r For PT-VZ575N
[SCREEN FORMAT]DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[16:10]The projected aspect ratio is 16:10.The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9]The projected aspect ratio is 16:9.Adjusts the vertical position.
[4:3]The projected aspect ratio is 4:3.Adjusts the horizontal position.
r For PT-VW535N
[SCREEN FORMAT]DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[16:10]The projected aspect ratio is 16:10.The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9]The projected aspect ratio is 16:9.Adjusts the vertical position.
r For PT-VX605N
[SCREEN FORMAT]DescriptionRange when [SCREEN POSITION] is selected
[4:3]The projected aspect ratio is 4:3The vertical position cannot be adjusted.
[16:9]The projected aspect ratio is 16:9.Adjusts the vertical position.
5) Press as to select [SCREEN POSITION].
 fFor PT-VZ575N and PT-VW535N, if [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [16:10], adjustment of [SCREEN POSITION] is not 
available.
 fFor PT-VX605N, if [SCREEN FORMAT] is set to [4:3], adjustment of [SCREEN POSITION] is not available.
6) Press qw to adjust the [SCREEN POSITION].
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
r When [SCREEN FORMAT] is [16:9]
[CENTER]The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed in the center.
[HIGH]The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the top.
[LOW]The image which aspect ratio is 16:9 will displayed at the bottom.
r When [SCREEN FORMAT] is [4:3] 
   (Only for PT-VZ575N)
[CENTER]The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed at the center.
[LEFT]The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed in the left.
[RIGHT]The image which aspect ratio is 4:3 will displayed at the right.
[STARTUP LOGO]
Set the logo display when the power is turned on.
1) Press as to select [STARTUP LOGO].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Disables the startup logo display.
[DEFAULT LOGO]Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO]Displays the image registered by the user.
Note
 fThe startup logo will disappear in approximately 30 seconds.
 fTo create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM.
 fIf you do not register the image of the [USER LOGO], the startup logo will not be displayed even if the [ST ARTUP LOGO] is 
set to [USER LOGO]. 
[AUTO SETUP SETTING]
Set the automatic execution of AUTO SETUP.
The screen display position or signal level can be adjusted automatically without pressing the  
button on the remote control or on the control panel on each occasion if\
 you input unregistered signals frequently at meetings, 
etc.
1) Press as to select [AUTO SETUP SETTING].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
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							 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]Enables the auto setup function when switching signals.
[BUTTON]Enables the auto setup function only when the  button is pressed.
[SIGNAL SEARCH]
When the power is turned on, this function automatically detects the terminal which signals are input and sets the function to switch.
1) Press as to select [SIGNAL SEARCH].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Disables input detection automatically.
[ON]Enables input detection automatically.
Note
 fIf the [SIGNAL SEARCH] is set to [ON] when there is no signal input, press the  button on the 
remote control or on the control panel, this function automatically dete\
cts the terminal to which signals are input and then 
switches.
[BACK COLOR]
Set the display of the projected screen when there is no signal input. 
1) Press as to select [BACK COLOR].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[BLUE]Displays the entire projection area in blue.
[BLACK]Displays the entire projection area in black.
[DEFAULT LOGO]Displays the Panasonic logo.
[USER LOGO]Displays the image registered by the user.
Note
 fTo create/register the [USER LOGO] image, use “Logo Transfer Software” included in the supplied CD-ROM. fIf you do not register the image of the [USER LOGO], the projected image will be displayed in black even if the [BACK 
COLOR] is set to [USER LOGO]. 
[WIDE MODE]
Using this function when displays the incorrect signals input.
1) Press as to select [WIDE MODE].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]Displays by judging the signal automatically. Set to this mode normally.
[ON]When input the wide signal.
[OFF]When input the 4:3 signal.
[SXGA MODE]
This function is used if the whole projected image is not displayed when SXGA signal is input.
1) Press as to select [SXGA MODE].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[AUTO]Displays by judging the signal automatically. Set to this mode normally.
[SXGA]Switch the item to [SXGA] or [SXGA+] manually if the whole projected image is not displayed 
when SXGA signal is input.[SXGA +]
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							[P-TIMER]
Set and operate the presentation timer function.
Setting the mode
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [MODE].
4) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[COUNT UP]Displays the elapsed time since the count was started.
[COUNT DOWN]Displays the remaining time of the time set by [TIMER].
Setting the countdown timer
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [TIMER].
4) Press qw to set the time.
 fThe time can be set in 1-minute increments from 1 to 180 minutes.
 fThe factory default value is 10 minutes.
Note
 f[TIMER] is enabled when [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN].
Using the presentation timer
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select the item, and press the  button.
[START]The count is started.
[STOP]The count is stopped.
[RESTART]The count is resumed.
[RESET]The count is reset.
 fWhen [START] or [RESTART] is selected, the elapsed time or the remaining time is displayed at the bottom right of the projected image.
 fWhen [STOP] is selected, the elapsed time or the remaining time when the count was stopped is displayed at the bottom right of the projected image.
 fWhen [RESET] is selected, proceed to Step 4).
4) Press the  button three times, then menu screen will disappear.
 fThe start time is displayed at the bottom right of the projected image.
Note
 fPresentation timer operations are also possible by the  button on the remote control. (Æ page 50)
 fThe security message set in the [SECURITY] menu → [TEXT DISPLAY] (Æ page 86) is not displayed when the elapsed 
time or remaining time is displayed.
 fThe elapsed time or remaining time is not displayed when the menu screen\
 is displayed.
 fThe start time becomes "000:00" when [MODE] is set to [COUNT UP].
 fWhen [MODE] is set to [COUNT DOWN], the start time becomes the value set at [TIMER].
 fThe time gauge turns clockwise when [COUNT UP] is set, and turns counterclockwise when [COUNT DOWN] is set.
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							Ending the presentation timer
1) Press as to select [P-TIMER].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [P-TIMER] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select [EXIT].
4) Press the  button.
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]
You can perform some of the remote control button operations instead of m\
enu operations.
1) Press as to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [OTHER FUNCTIONS] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select the item.
[AUTO SETUP]For details, refer to "Using the AUTO SETUP function". (Æ page 46) 
[FREEZE]
The projected image is paused temporarily and the sound stopped regardle\
ss of the playback of 
the external equipment. To release this function, press the  button or the  
button on the remote control.
[AV MUTE]Turn off audio and image when the projector is not used for a certain period of\
 time. To release 
this function, press the  button or the  button on the remote control.
[DIGITAL ZOOM]For details, refer to "Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function". (Æ page 49)
4) Press the  button.
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							[PROJECTOR SETUP] menu
On the menu screen, select [PROJECTOR SETUP] from the main menu, and select an item from the submenu.
Refer to "Navigating through the menu" (Æ page 53) for the operation of the menu screen.
 fAfter selecting the item, press asqw to set.
[STATUS]
You can check the using status of the projector.
1) Press as to select [STATUS].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [STATUS] screen is displayed.
[SIGNAL][NAME]Displays the name of input signal.
[FREQUENCY]Displays the scanning frequency of input signal.
[RUNTIME]*1
[PROJECTOR]Displays the current usage time of projector.
[LAMP (ET-LAV400*2)]Displays the model No. of the replacement lamp unit for this 
projector.
[NORMAL]Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to 
[NORMAL] by actual time.
[ECO]Displays the lamp runtime when [LAMP POWER] is set to [ECO] 
by actual time.
[SERIAL NUMBER][PROJECTOR]Displays the serial number of the projector.
*1 The following conversion is required to calculate the rough estimate for\
 lamp replacement.
Formula for lamp replacement time (rough estimate)
A × 1 + B × 5/7
 fA : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen → [RUNTIME] → [LAMP] → [NORMAL] 
 fB : Runtime which is displayed in [STATUS] screen → [RUNTIME] → [LAMP] → [ECO] 
*2 The model No. of the optional lamp unit is subject to change without pri\
or notice.
[COMPUTER1 INPUT SETTING]
Set whether to use the  terminal.
1) Press as to select [COMPUTER1 INPUT SETTING].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[RGB/YPBPR]Select when you want to input the RGB or YPBPR (YCBCR) signal to  terminal.
[Y/C]Select when you want to input a luminance signal and a color signal to  terminal.
[COMPUTER2 SELECT]
Set whether to use the  terminal.
1) Press as to select [COMPUTER2 SELECT].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[COMPUTER2 IN]When input the computer signal.
[COMPUTER1 OUT]Outputs the signal which has been input  terminal.
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							Note
 fThe [COMPUTER2 SELECT] will be unavailable when [COMPUTER2] is selected as input source.
[PROJECTOR ID]
The projector has an ID number setting function that can be used when mu\
ltiple projectors are used side by side to enable 
simultaneous control or individual control via a single remote control.
1) Press as to select [PROJECTOR ID].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [PROJECTOR ID] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select a projector ID.
 fTo select one item among [ALL] and [1] ~ [6].
[ALL]Select when controlling projectors without specifying an ID number.
[1] ~ [6]Select when specifying an ID number to control individual projector.
4) Press the  button to set it.
 f[PROJECTOR ID] is set.
Note
 fTo specify an ID number for individual control, the ID number of a remote\
 control must match the ID number of the projector. fWhen the ID number is set to [ALL], the projector will operate regardless of the ID number specified during remote control or 
computer control.  If multiple projectors are set up side by side with ID set to [ALL], the\
y cannot be controlled separately from the projectors with other ID numbers. fRefer to “Setting the ID number of the remote control” (Æ page 50) for how to set the ID number on the remote control.
[INITIAL START UP]
Set the method of start up when the power cord plugged into the AC outlet.
1) Press as to select [INITIAL START UP].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[LAST MEMORY]Starts in the condition that before disconnected the power cord or turn \
off the breaker. 
[STANDBY]Starts up in the standby mode.
[ON]Starts the projection immediately.
[PROJECTION METHOD]
Set the projection method in accordance with the installation status of \
the projector.
Change the projection method if the screen display is upside down or inverted.
1) Press as to select [PROJECTION METHOD].
2) Press qw to switch the projection method.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[FRONT/DESK]When installing the projector on the desk, etc., in front of the screen.
[FRONT/CEILING]When installing the projector in front of the screen with the Ceiling Mount Bracket (optional).
[REAR/DESK]When installing the projector on the desk, etc., behind the screen (with a translucent screen).
[REAR/CEILING]When installing the projector behind the screen (with a translucent screen) with the Ceiling Mount 
Bracket (optional).
[LAMP POWER]
Switch the brightness of the lamp according to the operating environment\
 of the projector or the purpose.
1) Press as to select [LAMP POWER]. 
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
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							[NORMAL]Select when high luminance is required.
[ECO]Select when high luminance is not required.
Note
 fSet it to [ECO] rather than [NORMAL] when you want to reduce power consumption, extend the life of lamp and reduce 
operation noise.
[ECO MANAGEMENT]
This function optimizes lamp power according to the operating status to reduce power consumption.
1) Press as to select [ECO MANAGEMENT].
2) Press the  button.
 fThe [ECO MANAGEMENT] screen is displayed.
3) Press as to select the item.
Setting [AUTO POWER SAVE] in step 3)
Set whether or not to enable the three functions, [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION] and [AV MUTE 
DETECTION].
4) Press qw to switch the [AUTO POWER SAVE].
[OFF]Disables the energy conservation setting.
[ON]Enables the energy conservation setting.
5) Press as to select one item.
[AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION]Adjusts the power of the lamp according to the brightness of the install\
ation location.
[SIGNAL DETECTION]Lowers the power of the lamp when there is no signal.
[AV MUTE DETECTION]Lowers the power of the lamp when the [AV MUTE] is [ON].
6) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Disables above setting.
[ON]Enables above setting.
Note
 fLamp power cannot be reduced automatically in the following cases: 
- When the lamp lit or the setting of [LAMP POWER] is completed, etc..
 fWhen [AUTO POWER SAVE] is set to [OFF], settings of [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION], [SIGNAL DETECTION], [AV 
MUTE DETECTION] are unavailable.
 fWhen objects, etc. are placed around the luminance sensor on the top of the projector, [AMBIENT LIGHT DETECTION] may 
not function properly.
Setting [POWER MANAGEMENT] in step 3)
Set the operation as following if there is no signal input.
1) Press as to select [POWER MANAGEMENT].
2) Press qw to switch the item.
 fThe items will switch each time you press the button.
[OFF]Power management function is off.
[READY]The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. \
The projection lamp turns off and cools down when reaching the set time, meanwhile the projector is in\
 the power management mode. The projection lamp will be turned on if the input signal is reconnected\
 or any button is pressed.
[SHUT DOWN]The countdown timer is displayed after 30 seconds without input signal. \
The projection lamp is turned 
off and cooled down when reached the set time, then the projector enter in\
to standby status.
Setting [TIMER]
The timer can be set to 5-120 minutes. The increment is 5 minutes.
1) Press as to select [TIMER].
2) Press qw to set the timer (5-120 MIN.).
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