Panasonic Projector PT-CX300U User Manual

							Position
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Settings
V Position
Shift the projected image position vertically.
Press ▲▼ to select [V Position].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust the level.
3
 ) 
Note
During Computer input signal, [V Position] can be  z
adjusted.
Digital Zoom
Adjust the magnification of the image. Magnification 
can be set from 1.0x to 2.0x in 0.1 increments.
Press ▲▼ to select [Digital Zoom].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust the level.
3
 ) 
Note
When the [Digital Zoom] is in the enlarge status, exits the  z
menu screen and the [Zoom] picture will display at the 
bottom left of the screen. This indicates the zoom 
function is in use. 
Under the enlarge status, press ▲▼◄► to move the  zenlarged image.
If the input signal is changed under the enlarge status, 
 zthe magnification of [Digital Zoom] will be reset.
V Keystone
This function is used to adjust keystone distortion of 
the projected image.
Press ▲▼ to select [V Keystone].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust the level.
3
 ) 
Use the  (▲▼) buttons on the  z
remote control to adjust. 
OperationScreen image
Press the ▲► on 
the remote  control 
or the ► on the 
control panel to 
adjust the upper of 
the keystone.
Press the ▲► on 
the remote  control 
or the ► on the 
control panel to 
adjust the bottom of 
the keystone.
Note
The adjusted keystone distortion will store automatically  z even when the signal is interrupted or the AC power cord 
is plugged out or turned off the projector.
When the larger amount of keystone correction, the 
 zpicture quality will degrade and it will get harder to 
focus with more correction. Install the projector so the 
correction will be as small as possible.
When keystone correction is performed, the screen size 
 zwill also change.
Part of Closed caption may not be displayed when high 
 zcompensation values are set in [V Keystone].
Ceiling Mount
This function is used to project the image from a 
ceiling-mounted projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Ceiling Mount].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the choosing dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
FrontWhen setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from forward.
Front
Ceiling When mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting forward.
Rear When setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting rear (Using translucent 
screen).
Rear
Ceiling When mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from rear (Using translucent 
screen). 
						

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Settings
Setting
Select [Setting] from the Main Menu (see “How 
to operate menu” on page 35) and then select 
the item from the Sub Menu.
Language
The language used in the On-Screen Menu is 
available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, 
Dutch, Portuguese, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, 
Polish, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Traditional 
Chinese, Arabic, Norwegian and Turkish.
Press ▲▼ to select [Language].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the Language 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ▲▼ to select the desired item 
3
 ) 
and press ► to choose.
Menu Location
Switch the menu location on the display screen.
Change order: Left Top 
 z Right Top 
 Center 
  Left Bottom 
 Right Bottom.
Press ▲▼ to select [Menu Location].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
Closed Caption
[Only for NTSC input].
Press ▲▼ to select [Closed Caption].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
OffDo not display Closed Caption.
CC1
Displays the CC1 data.
CC2Displays the CC2 data.
CC3Displays the CC3 data.
CC4Displays the CC4 data.
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] only when NTSC signal 
 zis input.
When Menu screen is displayed, the caption will not be 
 z
displayed.
Part of Closed caption may not be displayed when high 
 zcompensation values are set in [V Keystone].
VGA Out (Standby)
When in standby mode, choose whether to output the 
signal from  to  
terminal.
Press ▲▼ to select [VGA Out 
1 ) 
(Standby)].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
On
Output image signal from  terminal when the projector is 
in standby mode.
Off Image signal from  
terminal can not be output when the 
projector is in standby mode.
LAN (Standby)
Use this function to use network function when the 
projector is in standby mode.
Press ▲▼ to select [LAN (Standby)].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
OnLAN function is available when in 
standby mode.
Off LAN function is unavailable when 
in standby mode.



 
						

							Setting
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Settings
Test Pattern
Use this function to display built-in test pattern when 
installing the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Test Pattern].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
If you want to return the normal mode to the  z
previous image, set [Test Pattern] to [Off] in the 
[Setting] menu.
OnDisplay the built-in Test Pattern.
Off Disable the function.
Remote ID
When you use the system with multiple projectors, 
you can operate all the projectors simultaneously or 
each projector individually using single remote control, 
if a unique ID number is assigned to each projector.
There are 7 different remote control IDs: [All], 
[ID1]~[ID6].
Press ▲▼ to select [Remote ID].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3
 ) 
Attention
When operating the projector under [All] code, you can  z
operate several projectors at the same time.
If you want to control the projector with a specified 
 z
remote control ID, make sure the remote control ID on 
the remote control fit to the remote control ID on the 
projector. (
Æpage 21)
Startup Logo
Set this function to display the Panasonic logo when 
the projector is turning on.
Press ▲▼ to select [Startup Logo].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
OnThe logo will display when  the 
projector is turning on.
Off The logo will not display when 
the 
projector is turning on.




Reset
Return all data that has been set in the  menu to the 
factory defaults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Reset].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼ to select Yes.
3
 ) 
Press ► to execute.
4 ) 
Note
Lamp used time has been set by user in the [Security] z  
menu will not be reset. 
						

							Audio
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Settings
Audio
Select [Audio] from the Main Menu (see “How 
to operate menu” on page 35) and then select 
the item from the Sub Menu.
Mute
Temporarily turn off the sound.
Press ▲▼ to select [Mute].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
OnMute.
Off Output audio.
Press
 z   button on the remote control 
can also turn on/off the sound.
Volume
Adjust the volume .
Press ▲▼ to select [Volume].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust the volume.
3
 ) 
OperationAdjustment Adjustment 
range
Press ►. Turn up the volume
Maximum value 32
Press ◄.Turn down the 
volume Minimum value 0
You can also press the  buttons 
 z
on the remote control or on the control panel.
In Standby Mode (Audio)
This function is used to switch the output sound On/
Off at standby mode.
Press ▲▼ to select [In Standby Mode 
1 ) 
(Audio)].
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2
 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
OnOutput audio when in Standby 
mode.
Off Mute the sound when in Standby 
mode.
Note
When setting the [In Standby Mode (Audio)] function  z to [On] and in Standby mode status, the sound of the 
selected input source can be output from the .
When setting the [In Standby Mode (Audio)] function to 
 z[On] and in Standby mode status, use remote control to 
switch input sources, sound volume can be adjusted with 
 buttons on the remote control. However, 
 button does not work.
When the projector changes from projection status to 
 z
standby status, the sound of Computer 1 input will be the 
default output sound in spite of the selected input during 
projection. Press the source buttons on the remote 
control to switch to different sound.
The sound of HDMI does not output even if the [In 
 zStandby Mode (Audio)] is set to [On]. 
						

							Options
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Settings
Select [Options] from the Main Menu (see “How 
to operate menu” on page 35) and then select 
the item from the Sub Menu.
Auto Source
Set the automatic signal search function  when power 
on or the source of the signal being received is lost.
Press ▲▼ to select [Auto Source].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3 ) 
On
It will automatically search and 
display the signal sources marked 
in the [Input] when power on or the 
source of the signal being received 
is lost.
Off When the source of the signal 
being received is lost, it will not 
search other sources.
Search and display order: [Computer 1] 
 z 
[Computer 2] [HDMI]
[Video]
[S-Video] 
 
[Computer 1] .
Input
Set the automatic search signal source for [Auto 
Source].
Press ▲▼ to select [Input].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
The [Input] menu dialog box is displayed. z
Press ▲▼ to select the input you want 
3 ) 
to search and press ►.
The input with a check mark will be able to be  z
searched when [Auto Source] is set to [On].
To remove the check mark, choose the desired 
 z
item and press ►. 
Auto Power Off (Min)
Set the time to automatically turn off the projector  
when there is no signal input.
Press ▲▼ to select [Auto Power Off 
1 ) 
(Min)].
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2
 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to adjust off timer (min).
3
 ) 
When this function is set to [0 (min)], it is  z
disable.
You can set the time in 5 minutes intervals and 
 z
the longest set time is 120 minutes.
Note
60 seconds before the auto power off, the countdown  z screen will appear. During countdown, the screen will 
disappear if there is signal input or operation to the 
projector.
Lamp Settings
Displays and sets detail of the lamp settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp Settings].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Lamp Hours Used (Normal) J
Displays the used lamp hours under [Normal]  z
lamp power mode.
Lamp Hours Used (ECO) J
Displays the used lamp hours under [ECO]  z
lamp power mode.
Lamp Life Reminder J
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp Life 
1 ) 
Reminder].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
OnDisplays the lamp warning message.
(
Æpage 60)
Off The warning lamp message will not 
be displayed.




Options 
						

							Options
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Settings
Lamp Power Mode J
Selects desired lamp power mode under  z
different situations.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp Power Mode].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ◄► to select the desired item.
3 ) 
NormalNormal brightness.
ECO Lower brightness reduces the lamp 
power consumption and extends 
the lamp life.
Note
When set to [ECO], you can extend the power savings,  z reduced operating noise, the service life of the lamp.
When there is no signal for more than 5 minutes, the 
 zlamp power will be decreased automatically for power 
saving.
Clear Lamp Hours J
Reset the lamp usage time after replacing the  z
lamp unit. 
Press ▲▼ to select [Clear Lamp Hours].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press 
3 ) ▲▼ to switch [Yes]/[No].
Press ► to execute.
4
 ) 
Dynamic Black
Use this function to emphasizes detail of dark areas 
of the image. 
Press ▲▼ to select [Dynamic Black].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3 ) 
OnEmphasizes detail of dark areas of 
the image.
Off Displays with normal quality.
Note
[Dynamic Black] will be gray out and can not be operated  z when [Picture mode] is set to other mode except [Movie]. 
High Altitude
Set to [On] when the projector is used at elevation 
approx. 1 000 m (3 300 ft) and approx. 3 000 m   
(10 000 ft).
Press ▲▼ to select [High Altitude].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
On
For the elevation approx. 1 000 m   
(3 300 ft) and approx. 3 000 m  
(10 000 ft).
Off For the elevation below approx. 
 
1 000 m (3 300 ft).
Dust Filter Reminder 
Set the cleaning cycle of the filters and reset the use 
time of the filters.
Press ▲▼ to select [Dust Filter 
1 ) 
Reminder].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box. 
Filters Remind (Hour) J
Set the timer to display the Dust Filter Reminder  z
message (Æpage 57).
Press ▲▼ to select [Filter Remind].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the adjustment 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Press ◄► to set the time.
3
 ) 
The factory default is 0 hour. z
You can set the time in 50 hours intervals and  z
the longest set time is 1000 hours.
Cleaning up Reminder J
Reset the air filter used time to zero. z
Reset the air filter hour counter after cleaning  z
or replacing the dust filter. 
Press ▲▼ to select [Cleaning up 
1 ) 
Reminder].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼ to switch [Yes]/[No].
3
 ) 
Press ► to execute.
4 ) 
Note
It is recommended to clean the air filters regularly every  z
500 hours of usage.
Information
Displays the input signal source and setting state 
information of the projector.
Press ▲▼ to select [Information].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the information 
2 ) 
dialog box .
Displays [Model Name], [Source], [Resolution],  z
[Software Version], [Color Space] and [Aspect 
Ratio]. 
						

							3D
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Settings
Select [3D] from the Main Menu (see “How to 
operate menu” on page 35) and then select the 
item from the Sub Menu.
3D
Use this function to set the display mode of the 3D 
image.  
Press ▲▼ to select [3D].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch.
3
 ) 
Auto
When 3D signal is input under 
HDMI input, it will automatically 
detect and display the 3D format of 
video signal.
When a 2D signal or other signal 
except HDMI is input, it will display 
the image in 2D.
On Select [On] when the 3D image 
signals are 3D format information 
excluding RGB signal or Video 
signal.
Compulsory displays the 3D format 
which is selected in [3D Format].
Off Turn off [3D] image display. When 
[Off] is selected and 3D signal is 
input, some image may not appear 
correctly.
Note
Compatible 3D source, 3D content and active shutter  z eyewear are required for 3D viewing. 
When [3D] is set to [On], [Picture] menu will change to 
 z3D settings in spite of the input image signal, and [Color 
Mode] or [Color Temp] can not be adjusted.
Even if the signal is input to  terminal, when 
 zthe signal does not have 3D video format, the  3D video 
is not displayed correctly when [3D] menu is set to [Auto]. 
In this case, set [3D] menu to [On] and then select the 
desired 3D video format in [3D Format] menu.
If the screen is flickering abnormally, set [3D] menu to 
 z[Auto] and also check the [3D Format] settings.
Attention
When viewing 3D contents, see detail cations about  z[VIEWING 3D IMAGES] (
Æpage 8).
3D Invert
Flips the timing of the switch between the left and 
right of an image to display. Change the setting if the 
3D images you see appear strange.
Press ▲▼ to select [3D Invert].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3 ) 
Off
If the 3D images are displayed 
correctly, do not change the [Off] 
settings.
On Select when left and right 3D 
images are swapped to be 
displayed.
3D Format
When [3D] is set to [On], it will compulsorily display 
the 3D setting mode.
Press ▲▼ to select [3D Format].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼ to select the desired 3D 
3
 ) 
Format item.
Press ► to execute.
4
 ) 
Frame 
Packing Displays the Frame Packing 3D 
image in spite of the input signal 
format.
Side-by-
Side(Half) Displays the Side-by-Side(Half) 3D 
image in spite of the input signal 
format.
Top and 
Bottom Displays the Top and Bottom 3D 
image in spite of the input signal 
format.
Frame 
Sequential Displays the Frame sequential 3D 
image in spite of the input signal 
format.
Field
Sequential Displays the Field sequential 3D 
image in spite of the input signal 
format.
3D 
						

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Settings
1080p@24
Use this function to select 96Hz or 144Hz when 
viewing 1080p/24 signal according to the signal of the 
external equipment.
Press ▲▼ to select [
1 ) 1080p@24 ].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch.
3
 ) 
96 HzThe signal of the external 
equipment is set to 96Hz.
144 HzThe signal of the external 
equipment is set to 144Hz.
Safety Precautions Message
Set to show or hide safety precaution messages 
related to 3D viewing when the projector is switched 
on.
Press ▲▼ to select [Safety 
1 ) 
Precautions Message].
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
Press ◄► to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
On
Shows safety precaution
messages related to 3D viewing
when the projector is switched on.
Off Hides safety precaution messages
related to 3D viewing when the
projector is switched on.
Attention
When 3D images are viewed by unspecified number of  z people for commercial use, display safety precaution 
messages related to 3D viewing to notify viewers.
Note
  The message of [3D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS] will  zappear for about 2 minutes. Press  button to 
clear the message during message displaying.
Safety Precautions
Press ▲▼ to select [
1 ) Safety 
Precautions ].
Press ► to display the message dialog 
2
 ) 
box.
The [3D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS] message is  z
displayed.
Note
 
The message of [3D SAFETY PRECAUTIONS] will  z
appear for about 2 minutes. Press  button to 
clear the message during message displaying. 
						

							LAN
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Settings
Select [LAN] from the Main Menu (see “How to 
operate menu” on page 35) and then select the 
item from the Sub Menu.
Note
The following settings are set before the projector  zleaves the factory.
DHCPOff
IP address 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1 0 0
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 1 9 2 .1 6 8 .1 0 .1
DNS NONE
If you want to use a DHCP server, please make 
 z sure that the DHCP server is enabled.
For more information about the IP Address, Subnet 
 zMask, Gateway, and DNS, please contact your 
network administrator.
DHCP
Set whether to use DHCP server.
Press ▲▼ to select [DHCP].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼ to switch [On]/[Off].
3
 ) 
Press  button to exit the switching and  z
go back to the previous menu.
Press ► to confirm.
4 ) 
After selecting [On], the message about LAN  z
restarting will be displayed. The setting of 
DHCP finishes when the message disappears.
Press  to exit. 
5 ) 
 
OnThe projector will acquire the IP 
address automatically.
Off User must set the [IP Address], 
[Subnet Mask], [Gateway] and 
[DNS] manually.
IP Address
Select an IP Address of projector connected to 
network.
Press ▲▼ to select [IP Address].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼◄► to input digit numbers.
3
 ) 
Press  to exit.
4 ) 
Subnet Mask
Select Subnet Mask of projector for network 
connection.
Press ▲▼ to select [Subnet Mask].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ▲▼◄► to input digit numbers.
3 ) 
Press  to exit.
4 ) 
Gateway
Select Gateway of projector for network connection.
Press ▲▼ to select [Gateway].
1 ) 
Press ► to display the setting dialog 
2 ) 
box.
Press ▲▼◄► to input digit numbers.
3
 ) 
Press  to exit.
4 ) 
DNS
Select DNS of projector for network connection.
Press ▲▼ to select [DNS].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ▲▼◄► to input digit numbers.
3 ) 
Press  to exit. 
4 ) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LAN 
						

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Settings
Store
Save the network settings.
Press ▲▼ to select [Store].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch [Yes]/[No].
3 ) 
Press ► to execute.
4 ) 
Select [Yes] to start executing and the resetting  z
message appears. The store procedure finishes 
when the message disappears.
Reset
Return all data that has been set in the [Setting] menu 
to the factory defaults.
Press ▲▼ to select [Reset].
1 ) 
Press ►  to display the setting dialog box .
2 ) 
Press ▲▼ to switch [Yes]/[No].
3 ) 
Press ► to execute.
4 ) 
Select [Yes] to start executing and the resetting  z
message appears. The reset procedure finishes 
when the message disappears.