Panasonic Projector PT-CX300U User Manual

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator
The ON(G)/STANDBY(R) indicator informs you the status of the power. Confirm the status of the  
 indicator before operating the projector.
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination The power plug is not connected to the outlet.
Red Lit

1The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press <
> to start projection.
Slow 
Flashing 2The power is switched off. (Standby mode)
Press <
> to start projection.
Flashing The projector is preparing to...

Powering ON/OFF
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Basic Operation
Powering On the Projector
Connect the power plug to the power outlet.
1 ) 
Enter Standby status when the  indicator is lighting / flashing in red. z
Press the <
2 ) > button on the control panel or the remote control.
When the  indicator lights up green, the lamp is on. z
 Startup screen is displayed for about 10 seconds, then the image will be projected.  z
OR
Note
If the power is disconnected due to the power breaker during projection at the last use, the...

Projecting
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Basic Operation
Check the connections of the peripheral devices and connection of the power cord (Æpage 30) and switch on the 
power (
Æpage 32) to start the projector. Select the image and adjust the state of the image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
Press  button on the control panel or the , , , 
,  on the remote control.
The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is  z
projected.
Press  button to display the [Source] menu. Press  
 z
▲▼ to...

Viewing 3D Images
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Basic Operation
Viewing 3D Images
About viewing 3D images
The projector can display 3D video signals that are input by the [Frame Packing], [Side-by-Side(Half)], [Top and 
Bottom], [Frame Sequential] and [Field Sequential] methods. You are required to prepare external devices for 
viewing 3D video (such as 3D eyewear, video signal output devices) which are suitable for your 3D system. For 
connections of the projector and external devices, see the instructions \
of external...

On-screen Display Menus
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Settings
On-screen Display Menus
How to operate menu
Operation steps J
Press  button on the remote control or on the control panel.
1 ) 
Main Menu displays. z
Use ▲▼ to select any item in the Main Menu.
2 ) 
The selected item is highlighted in orange. z
Press 
3 ) ►.
Items in the Sub Menu can be selected. z
Use ▲▼ to select any item in the Sub Menu.
4 ) 
The selected item is highlighted in yellow.  z
Press 
5 ) ► to display adjusting box.
Use ▲▼ to switch or adjust...

On-screen Display Menus
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Settings
Menu Tree
Main MenuSub Menu2nd Sub MenuDefault ValueRange
Picture Color Mode
Dynamic / PC / Movie / Game / User
Wall color White / Light Yellow / Light Blue / 
Pink / Dark Green White
Brightness 0 ~ 100
Contrast 0 ~ 100
Sharpness 0 ~ 31
Saturation 0 ~ 100
Hue 0 ~ 100
Gamma 0 ~ +3
Color Temp. Low / Mid / High
Color Space Auto / RGB / YUV Auto
Position Aspect Ratio
Auto / 4:3 / 16:9 / 16:10 Auto
Phase 0 ~ 31
Clock -50 ~ 50
H. Position
V. Position
Digital Zoom...

On-screen Display Menus
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Settings
Main MenuSub Menu2nd Sub MenuDefault ValueRange
Options Auto Source
On / Off On
Input HDMI, Computer 1,Computer 2, 
S-Video, Video
Auto Power Off (Min) 00~120
Lamp Settings Lamp Hours Used (Normal)
0
Lamp Hours Used  (ECO) 0
Lamp Life 
Reminder Off/On
On
Lamp
Power
Mode Normal / ECO 
Normal
Clear 
Lamp 
Hours Yes / No
No
Dynamic Black On / Off Off
High Altitude On / Off Off
Dust Filter Reminder Filters Remind (Hour) 00 ~ 1000
Cleaning 
up 
reminderYes / No...

Picture
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Settings
Picture
Select [Picture] from the Main Menu (see “How 
to operate menu” on page 35) and then select 
the item from the Sub Menu.
Color Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various 
types of images.
Press ▲▼ to select [Color Mode].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the choosing dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
DynamicFor bright room.
PC For computer or notebook.
Movie For home theater.
Game For amusing games.
User For user's favorite image...

Picture
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Settings
Sharpness
You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.
Press ▲▼ to select [Sharpness].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust the setting value.
3
 ) 
OperationAdjustment Adjustment 
range
Press ►. Contours become
sharper. Maximum 
value 31
Press ◄. Contours become
softer. Minimum 
value 0
Note
During Video input signal, [Sharpness] can be adjusted. z
Saturation
Adjust a video image from black and white to fully 
saturated...

Position
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Settings
Position
Select [Position] from the Main Menu (see “How 
to operate menu” on page 35) and then select 
the item from the Sub Menu.
Aspect Ratio
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
Press ▲▼ to select [Aspect Ratio].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the choosing dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
Auto
The projector identifies the video ID 
(VID) embedded in the image signals 
and displays the image by automatically 
switching the screen...