Panasonic DLP Based Projector PT CW230 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, 
Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Kazak, Simplified 
Chinese, Traditional 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 control panel.
●When turning on the projector by pressing the *2 : 
    button on the remote control or the control 
  panel. 
●When pressing the button on 
  the remote control or 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 *1 : 
the remote control or the control panel.
Note
[Input search] and [Auto PC adj.] cannot be set [Off] at  z
the same time. 
						

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Settings
3D setting
This function is used to set the 3D display function. 
Press ▲▼ to select these functions as 
follows:
3D J
       Select among [Off], [On] and [NVIDIA 3D VISION] 
mode.
*  When selecting [NVIDIA 3D VISION] mode, the 
other menus [3D sync], [3D->2D], [3D phase] 
setting are not necessary. (displayed in gray)
3D sync  J
        If you see a discrete or overlapping image, 3D 
Sync Invert function* enables you to get the 
correct image. Switch the 3D sync signal to 1 or 2.
3D->2D J 
  When viewing the 3D contents without wearing 
the 3D glasses, set to "On" to convert 3D display 
format to 2D display format. 
3D phase   J
Adjust the phase of the 3D sync signal when the 
3D SYNC OUT terminal is used. (0 - 31)
Note
The Frame Sequential Format is a technology that  z
rapidly alternates between left-eye and right-eye 
images. When right-eye image and left-eye image 
are switched or you feel like you cannot get 3D 
effect due to out-of- synchronization state, first try 
to synchronize the projector with the 3D glasses by 
using 3D SYNC function.
Zoom
This function is used to memorize the Zoom 
adjustment with the  buttons on the 
control panel. 
Press ▲▼ to switch between each option 
as below.
ResetReset the Zoom adjustment when the 
projector is turned off or the AC power 
cord is unplugged.
Store1Store the Zoom setting even when the 
projector is turned off. Zoom setting 
is cleared when the AC power cord is 
unplugged.
Store2Store the Zoom setting even when the 
AC power cord is unplugged.
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.
BlackBlack colored background.
Display
This function decides whether to display O n-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. 
						

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Settings
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.
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.
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  
1
When DVI input source is changed 
to HDMI input source, Sound is set 
to Computer 1.
Note
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your  z
Digital R/G/B equipment.
Terminal
The COMPUTER 2 IN/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 (Computer 1, HDMI,S-video or 
Video) so that the Terminal function will be available. 
						

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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.
Refer to "Operating Instructions - Network Operations z".
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.
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 ) 
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.
Closed caption
[Only for NTSC 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] signal is  z
input.
Part of characters may not displayed when high  z
compensation values are set in [Keystone].
Closed captions are not displayed while the menu screen  z
appears. 
						

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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].
NormalNormal brightness.
Eco
Lower brightness reduces the 
lamp power consumption and 
extends the lamp life.
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 ) 
two codes. 
This projector provides 2 different remote  z
control codes: [Code 1] and [Code 2].
Note
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.
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. 
						

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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 PIN code and keep it on hand. If  z
you lost the number, you could no longer change the 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 L 2 mode.
L 2
Slower and lower-sound than  
L 1 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.
Select this mode when using the projector in high *2 : 
altitudes (about 1 000 meters or more above 
the sea level) where the fans have less cooling 
effect.
Select this mode when using the projector in *3 : 
higher altitudes (than above where the fans have 
lesser cooling effect).
It is recommended to select [On 1] when the altitudes 
is over about 1 000 m and select [On 2] when the 
altitudes is over about 2 000 m.
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
Lamp runtime
This function is used to display the cumulative lamp
operating time and reset the lamp runtime.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp runtime].1 ) 
Press ►or the  button to 2 ) 
access the submenu items.
Lamp runtime J
Show the total accumulated lamp run time.
 
Lamp runtime reset J
After replacing the lamp unit, be sure to reset the 
timer.
Press ▲▼ to select [Lamp runtime 1 ) 
reset].
Press the  button. 2 ) 
[Lamp runtime Reset?] appears. Select [Yes] z
to continue. Another confirmation dialog box 
appears, select [Yes] to reset the Lamp runtime. 
Attention
When the lamp run time is elapsed the estimated  z
duration, [Lamp runtime] will be displayed in red 
and the Lamp replacement icon (Æpage 62) will 
appear on the screen, indicating that the end of 
lamp life is reached. When replacing the lamp unit, 
reset the lamp runtime.
Setting 
						

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Settings
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/2000 H/3000 H/4000 H]  z
depending on the use environment.
Filter counter reset J
After replacing the filter unit, 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].
Factory default
This function returns all setting values except for the   
[PIN code lock], [Logo PIN code lock], [Lamp runtime] 
and [Filter counter] 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 
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Settings
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.
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. 
Information 
						

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Maintenance
LAMP and WARNING Indicators
Managing the indicated problems
If a problem should occur inside the projector, the  ,  and/or  
indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.
CAUTION
Before you take a remedial measure, follow the procedure of switching the power off indicated in “Turning off the projector”.  z
(Æpage 28)
If multiple indicators light or blink, verify the status of the projector by looking at each indicator . z
Note
Confirm the status of the power indicated on the  z indicator.
 JLAMP indicator
IndicatorLights in yellow.
StatusThe projection lamp reaches its end of life.
CheckIs there a Lamp replacement icon appears on the screen?
RemedyReplace the lamp unit.  
(Æpage 63)
Note
Contact your dealer for repair services when  indicator persists t\
o light after taking these measurements. z
 JWARNING indicator
IndicatorLights in red.Blinks in red.
Status
The projector detects an abnormal 
condition and cannot be turned 
on. 
The temperature inside the projector is abnormally high. 
The projector cannot be turned on. And the   indicator also blinks in red.
Check
Unplug the AC power cord 
and plug it again to turn on the 
projector. 
-  Did you provide appropriate space for the projector to be   
ventilated? Check the installing condition to see if the air  
vents of the projector are not blocked.
- Has the projector been installed near an Air-
  Conditioning/ Heating Duct or Vent? 
- Is the filter clean? 
Remedy
If the projector is turned off again, 
unplug the AC power cord and 
contact the dealer or the service 
center for service and checkup. 
- Provide good installing condition to your projector.
- Move the installation of the projector away from the duct    
  or vent.
- Replace the filter unit.
Note
If  indicator persists to light or blink after taking these measurem\
ents, please contact your dealer for repair  z
services. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard.
The projector detects an abnormal condition and cannot be turned on. Unplug the  AC power cord and plug it again to turn  z
on the projector. If the projector is turned off again, unplug the AC power cord and contact the dealer or the service center 
for service and checkup. Do not leave the projector on. It may cause an electric shock or a fire hazard. 
						

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Maintenance
Replacement
Before replacing the unit
When you perform maintenance or replacement of the parts, make sure to t\
urn off the power and disconnect  z
the power plug from the wall outlet. (Æpages 24, 28)
Be sure to observe the procedure “Turing off the projector” ( zÆpage 28) when performing power supply 
operation.
Maintenance
Outer Case J
Wipe off dirt and dust using a soft dry cloth.
If the dirt is persistent, soak the cloth with water and wring it thoroughly before wiping. Dry off the projector  z
with a dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, thinner, or rubbing alcohol, other solvents, household cleaners, or chemical treated  z
dusters. Using them may cause deterioration of the outer case.
Glass surface of the projection window. J
Wipe off the dirt and dust off the surface of the projection window with soft clean cloth.
Do not use a cloth that has an abrasive surface or a cloth that is moist\
, oily, or covered with dust. z
Do not use excessive force when wiping the projection window as it is fragile. z
Attention
The projection window is fragile. Impacts or excessive force when wiping may scratch its surface.  z
Please handle with care.
Replacing the unit
Air filter unit J
Filter prevents dust from accumulating on the optical  
elements inside the projector. Should the air filter become  
clogged with dust particles, it will reduce cooling fans’  
effectiveness and may result in internal heat buildup  
and adversely affect the life of the projector. 
If a “Filter warning” icon appears on the screen,  
replace the air filter unit immediately. 
Replacement of the air filter unit J
Open the lamp cover.1 ) 
 
First, turn off the projector and unplug the AC   z
power cord from the AC outlet. Then, clean up  
the dust on the projector and around the air  
vents. At last, loosen the screw and open the  
lamp cover.
Remove the air filter unit.2 ) 
Lift the air filter unit out of the projector. z
Insert a new air filter unit.3 ) 
Insert a new air filter unit back into the position.  z
Close the lamp cover.4 ) 
Close the lamp cover and secure the screw.  z
Lamp Cover 
Screw
Air filter unit