Panasonic PT-F300EA Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-F300NTE Model No. PT-F300E (PT-F300NTE) Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0280- NGLISH... -
Page 2: Important Safety Notice
This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. - Page 3 Important Safety Notice Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
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Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Les clients peuvent télécharger une copie de la DC originale pour ce produit à partir de notre serveur DC: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Coordonnées dans l’UE : Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany... - Page 5 Important Safety Notice NGLISH - 5...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick steps Important Information Important Safety Notice ..........2 1. Set up your projector Declaration of Conformity..........4 See “Setting up” on page 17. Precautions with regard to safety......8 WARNINGS ..............8 CAUTIONS................ 9 Cautions when transporting ..........10 Cautions when installing .......... - Page 7 Contents Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation ............32 TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators ...... 49 Main menu and Sub-menu..........32 Managing the indicated problems........49 Navigating through the menu.......... 34 Care and Replacement..........50 PICTURE menu............35 Cleaning the projector ............ 50 PICTURE MODE ............35 Replacing the Lamp unit..........
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Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Insert the mains plug securely into the mains socket. from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from Do not use other than the provided mains lead. the mains socket. -
Page 9: Cautions
Precautions with regard to safety Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries. Do not place your hands or other objects close to the If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin. air outlet port. Immediately wash away the liquid with water and Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. -
Page 10: Cautions When Transporting
Precautions with regard to safety When inserting the batteries, make sure the Do not put your weight on this projector. polarities (+ and -) are correct. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may may result. -
Page 11: Cautions On Use
Precautions with regard to safety Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power If using this projector at high elevations 1 400 - lines or near motors. 2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, set the HIGH The projector may be subject to electromagnetic ALTITUDE MODE to ON. -
Page 12: Accessories
Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for Remote control for AA batteries for remote Safety cable PT-F300NTE (x1) PT-F300E (x1) control (x2) TTRA0141 N2QAYB000308 N2QAYB000311 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Mains lead (x1) K2CM3DH00016... -
Page 13: Read This First
Read this first Minimum required setting screen When you start the projection for the first time, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed. INITIAL SETTING INSTALLATION Select the required installation method. 1. Select the required language setting by pressing I H, then press the ENTER button. -
Page 14: About Your Projector
About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view Indicators Power indicator (page 24) LAMP indicator (page 49) TEMP indicator (page 49) FILTER indicator (page 49) Remote control signal receptor (page 27) Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) (page 36) Lens shift lever (page 19) Air intake port Speaker... - Page 15 About Your Projector Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible Lamp unit compartment with the Kensington MicroSaver (page 50) Security System. Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening.
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Page 16: Remote Control
About Your Projector Remote control Attaching a hand strap Top view Remote control indicator You can attach a Remote control signal Pressing any button except the LASER favourite strap on to the emitters (page 27) button, the remote control indicator will remote control. -
Page 17: Setting Up
Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image Shown as 4:3 Screen All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. -
Page 18: Projection Method
Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 44. Setting on a desk/floor and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK... -
Page 19: Lens Shift And Positioning
Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift lever within the shift range of the lens. Adjusting the lens shift lever 1. - Page 20 Setting up Projector location range You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 26. When the screen position is fixed Projector Placement Vertical centre of screen Screen Centre of lens...
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Page 21: Connections
Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. If the input signal is affected by signal jitter, the projected image may have poor image quality and timebase correction is effective. -
Page 22: Connecting Example: Av Equipment
Connections Connecting example: AV equipment Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN To S-VIDEO output DVD player Video player To video output or audio output Audio system NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. Connecting with DVI-D IN To computer output To HDMI output... -
Page 23: Switching The Projector On/Off
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Connecting Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the 1. Unplug the mains lead from the mains socket. AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, 2. Depress the latch and slide the cover off. then push the plug all the way in. -
Page 24: Power Indicator
Switching the projector on/off Power indicator The power indicator informs you the status of the power. When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, you cannot switch on the power. See “TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators” on page 49. Power indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or flashing... -
Page 25: Switching On The Projector
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. 3. Press the power button. The power indicator lights up in red. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 2. Open the front panel cover. for a while. -
Page 26: Projecting An Image
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. NOTE: Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the • SIGNAL SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. -
Page 27: Remote Control Operation
Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"), approximately ± 30° vertically and horizontally. Facing to the projector Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the remote control signal receptor on front/back of the projector and press the required buttons to operate. -
Page 28: Switching The Input Signal
Remote control operation Switching the input signal Pressing the COMPUTER button You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK and COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. -
Page 29: Capturing An Image
Remote control operation Capturing an image Press the FREEZE button to capture the image Press the FREEZE button again to escape and return to and stop the audio, and you can see it as a still the continuing image. picture while the AV equipment are continuing. Stopping the projection You can stop the projection and audio sound power. -
Page 30: Using An Assigned Function
Remote control operation Using an assigned function You can assign a selected function to the FUNCTION button. Following functions are assignable. Options Functions Refer NOTE: Deactivate the FUNCTION • See “FUNCTION BUTTON” on page 44. DISABLE button. ASPECT Display the ASPECT menu. Display the PICTURE MODE PICTURE MODE menu. -
Page 31: Controlling The Volume Of The Speaker
Remote control operation Controlling the volume of the speaker You can control the volume of the built-in NOTE: speakers and output sound. Press "+" side of the • Power consumption can be reduced if the volume level VOLUME button to increase and "-" to decrease. is lowered. -
Page 32: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The menu options are structured and categorised. You POSITION can navigate through the menu with F G I H buttons. See “Menu Navigation” on page 32. KEYSTONE page 37 The underlined items are factory default settings. Some default settings vary by the selected input (Default: 0) signal. -
Page 33: Projector Setup
Menu Navigation STARTUP LOGO page 41 AUDIO SETTING page 44 VOLUME (Default: 20) USER BALANCE (Default: 0) AUTO SETUP page 41 IN STANDBY MODE AUTO BUTTON SIGNAL SEARCH page 41 AUDIO IN SELECT BACK COLOR page 41 COM.AUDIO IN 2 AUDIO IN BLUE BLACK... -
Page 34: Navigating Through The Menu
Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu Displaying the Main menu Operating procedure Press the MENU button to display the main menu 1. Press F G to scroll to the required main menu and the operating guidance. item and press the ENTER button to select. The selected item is highlighted in orange and the sub-menu is displayed on the right. -
Page 35: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu COLOR Remote control Control panel You can adjust the colour saturation of the projected image. (Available with VIDEO/S-VIDEO/YP /RGB movie/DVI movie signals only) See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. Lighter Darker See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. PICTURE MODE TINT Depending on the projection environment, you can use... -
Page 36: Color Temperature
PICTURE menu COLOR TEMPERATURE TV-SYSTEM You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. When the video signal is changed, the setting switches More bluish automatically. You can switch the setting manually to DEFAULT Balanced white match the video data. Press I H to cycle through the HIGH More reddish options. -
Page 37: Position Menu
POSITION menu DOT CLOCK Remote control Control panel If you have interference patterns of the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the clock frequency. (Available with signals of RGB/DVI still only) See “Navigating through the menu”... -
Page 38: Aspect
POSITION menu 16:9 ASPECT When a16:9 is input, the image will be projected without any change, and other signals will be You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. adjusted to 16:9 without preserving original ratio. Press I H to cycle through the options. Aspect ratio options AUTO Signals which contains an identifying aspect signal... -
Page 39: Frame Lock
POSITION menu FRAME LOCK If the projected image is degraded, you can activate FRAME LOCK for synchronisation. Press I H to select the required option. ( Available with signals only Deactive Active NGLISH - 39... -
Page 40: Display Option Menu
DISPLAY OPTION menu DVI-D IN Remote control Control panel NOTE: • The DVI-D IN setting for the best quality depends on the output equipment. Refer the instructions of the connected equipment. • DVI signal is very sensitive, and malfunction may occur See “Navigating through the menu”... -
Page 41: Startup Logo
DISPLAY OPTION menu STARTUP LOGO AUTO SETUP You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when You can turn off the AUTO SETUP button function for starting up the projector. Press I H to select the when the COMPUTER signal is detected. required option. -
Page 42: Other Functions
DISPLAY OPTION menu OTHER FUNCTIONS From menu operation, you can apply to the functions, which are only for the remote control. Menu items Refer AUTO SETUP See page 27. FREEZE See page 29. AV MUTE See page 29. INDEX-WINDOW See page 29. You can enlarge the projected image. -
Page 43: Projector Setup Menu
PROJECTOR SETUP menu COMPUTER2 SELECT Remote control Control panel You can switch the function of the COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT terminal. INPUT COMPUTER2 IN OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. You can set the timer to switch off the power of the projector after a certain period of time automatically STATUS... -
Page 44: Installation
OUT, or shift the balance so more sound plays through the left or right side. More sound plays through the left You can switch to the Panasonic past model's control side commands for COMPUTER connection. More sound plays through the right... -
Page 45: Test Pattern
PROJECTOR SETUP menu COMPUTER2 FILTER COUNTER RESET COM.AUDIO IN 2 Output audio that is input to the After you replaced the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF), COMPUTER AUDIO 2. REMAINING FILTER of STATUS in PROJECTOR AUDIO IN Output audio that is input to the SETUP need to be reset to "0". -
Page 46: Security Menu
SECURITY menu PASSWORD CHANGE Remote control Control panel You can change the password operation to your original. 1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a password by using F G I and H. 2. Press the ENTER button. 3. -
Page 47: Menu Lock
SECURITY menu MENU LOCK CONTROL DEVICE SETUP You can lock the MENU button function and the NOTE: password will be asked to display the menu every time. • If you disable both of the control panel and remote Deactivate the MENU LOCK system. control buttons, you cannot return to the standby mode. -
Page 48: Network Menu
NETWORK menu Items in NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. WIRED LAN WIRELESS LAN PT-F300NTE only) NAME CHANGE PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. NETWORK STANDBY See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. NETWORK CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN NOTE:... -
Page 49: Temp, Lamp And Filter Indicators
TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP and/or FILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way. -
Page 50: Care And Replacement
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector Before cleaning the projector Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. -
Page 51: Replacing The Auto Cleaning Filter (Acf)
Care and Replacement Replacement procedure Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 5. Replace the new lamp unit in correct direction. lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the in the RUNTIME of STATUS PROJECTOR SETUP projector until the screws turn freely, and remove... - Page 52 Care and Replacement Replacement procedure Resetting the REMAINING 1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth. FILTER 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3 ACF cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely and 1.
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Page 53: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference Problem Cause page The mains lead may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. Power does not turn on. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. -
Page 54: Technical Information
Technical Information List of compatible signals Scanning Dot clock Display frequency frequency Picture resolution Mode Format quality DVI-D DVI-D (dots) H (kHz) V (Hz) (MHz) RGB2 EIDI1 EIDI2 NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525i (480i) -
Page 55: Serial Terminal
Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter. Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (female) Computer... -
Page 56: Computer Connection Guidance
INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. Manufacturer Key command Manufacturer Key command Manufacturer Key command TOSHIBA SONY Panasonic SHARP Apple EPSON FUJITSU Others DELL NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes. -
Page 57: Remote Terminal
Technical Information REMOTE terminal You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE terminal. Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal name Contents Ground POWER POWER ON INPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3 INPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1 INPUT SEL2... -
Page 58: Dvi-D In Terminal
Technical Information DVI-D IN terminal Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal name Pin No. Signal name TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 2/4 shield Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 0- DDC clock TMDS Data 0+ TMDS Data 0/5 DDC data shield TMDS Data 1-... -
Page 59: Screen Size And Throw Distance For 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen diagonal (SD) Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) -
Page 60: Specifications
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 350 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 4 W Amps 4.1 A - 1.5 A Panel size (diagonal) 0.78 type Aspect ratio 4 : 3 LCD panel Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) - Page 61 Technical Information Single - line, Mini DIN 4p S-VIDEO IN Ω Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, RCA pin jack VIDEO IN Ω 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Ω...
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Page 62: Dimensions
Technical Information Dimensions Unit: mm 85.4 (2 - 1/16") (3 - 11/32") 432 (17") Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. -
Page 63: Index
Index AC IN ................15 EMULATE ..............44 Accessories ..............12 ENTER ............ 14 Air exhaust port ............... 15 Control panel button ..........16 Remote control button Air intake port ..............14 Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) ......... 14 ASPECT ................. 38 FILTER COUNTER RESET ........... - Page 64 Index Speaker ................14 Specifications ..............60 Navigation buttons STARTUP LOGO ............41 ............ 14 Control panel button STATUS ................43 ..............34 Navigating S-VIDEO IN ..............15 ..........16 Remote control button SXGA MODE ..............41 NETWORK ..........16 Remote control button ..........
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