Panasonic Pt F300e Projector User Manual

							
DISPLAY OPTION menu
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Settings
You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when 
starting up the projector. Press I H  to select the 
required option.  STARTUP LOGO  will be displayed for 
30 seconds.
  ON Active
  OFF Deactive
  USER Display the original text
QEditing the original text
If you select  USER, you can display the 2 lines of 
original text up to 40 characters in 1 line instead of 
the logo.
1. Select  USER and press  ENTER.
2. Select the required line to enter or edit the original  text, and press the  ENTER button.
3. Enter the characters and repeat until finish the line.
  Use  F G  I  H  to specify the location of the required 
character, and press the  ENTER button.
  Move the cursor to  ALL DELETE and press the 
ENTER  button to delete all the entered text line.
  Press the  DEFAULT  button to delete the last entered 
character or indicated with the cursor in the text line.
  To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to select the required place 
and press  G to select a character.
4. Select  OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
entered text in a box.
  Press  G and edit the  TEXT2 if you need to, and 
repeat the step 3.
You can turn off the  AUTO SETUP button function for 
when the  COMPUTER  signal is detected.
 AUTO When the projector detects a 
COMPUTER or DVI  signal, adjust 
the projected image position 
automatically for  SHIFT, SIGNAL 
SEARCH , DOT CLOCK  and CLOCK 
PHASE .
  BUTTON Only when the AUTO SETUP button 
is pressed, the projected image 
position will be adjusted for  DOT 
CLOCK  and CLOCK PHASE . See 
“Remote control” on page 16.
You can turn off the auto signal detecting system.
  ON Detect the input signal from the 
terminals and project the image.
  OFF Deactive
You can choose a  BLUE or BLACK  screen for when the 
projector is idle. Press  I H  to select the required option.
When projecting WIDE signals, switch to  ON to display 
the image in well adjusted size.
  AUTO Automatic detective system
  OFF For 4:3 signals
  ON For WIDE signals  
(16:9, 16:10 and 15:9)
You can switch the projection mode between  SXGA+ 
and  SXGA  for SXGA signals. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.
  SXGA Smaller setting
  SXGA+ Larger setting
STARTUP LOGO
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
TEXT CHANGE
AUTO SETUP
NOTE:
• Usually the recommended setting is  AUTO.
SIGNAL SEARCH
NOTE:
•SIGNAL SEARCH  is not available when any input 
signal is projecting.
• Usually the recommended setting is  ON.
BACK COLOR
WIDE MODE
SXGA MODE 
						

							
Settings
DISPLAY OPTION menu
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From menu operation, you can apply to the functions, 
which are only for the remote control.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Menu itemsRefer
AUTO SETUP See page 27.
FREEZE See page 29.
AV MUTE See page 29.
INDEX-WINDOW See page 29.
DIGITAL ZOOM You can enlarge the projected 
image. Press 
I H  to adjust the 
size, and press the  ENTER 
button.
Press the  RETURN button to 
return to the normal projection. 
						

							
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Settings
PROJECTOR SETUP menu
You can see the status of the projector about the 
following items.You can switch the function of the 
COMPUTER2 IN/
1 OUT  terminal.
 INPUT COMPUTER2 IN
  OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT
You can set the timer to switch off the power of the 
projector after a certain period of time automatically 
when no signal is detected. Press  I H  to select the 
required period from 15 to 60 minutes at intervals of 
5 minutes.
You can select how the projector start when the mains 
lead is connected.
STATUS
ItemsDescription
Q SIGNAL
NAME Projecting signal name
FREQUENCY Projecting signal frequency
QRUNTIME
PROJECTOR Duration of projector used time
LAMP Duration of lamp used time
QREMAINING FILTER
QUANTITY Quantity of filter remaining
APPROX.TIME Approximately time of filter 
remaining
NOTE:
•
QUANTITY  and APPROX.TIME  of REMAINING 
FILTER  is not the accurate but the calculated and 
predicted result based on  the filter rolling pace. 
Incorrect remaining time could be displayed briefly; 
such as suddenly shortened or stays same for a while.
• Replacement of the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) needs  to be prepared when the  QUANTITY and 
APPROX.TIME  of REMAINING FILTER  becomes few.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
COMPUTER2 SELECT
NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF
DISABLE
FG FG
15 MIN. 60 MIN.
FG FG
20 MIN. 55 MIN.
FG FG
25 MIN. 50 MIN.
FG FG
30 MIN. 45 MIN. FG FG
35 MIN. IH
40 MIN.
INITIAL START UP
OptionsDescription
LAST MEMORY Start as the same mode as the 
last switched off.
STANDBY Always start in standby mode.
ON Always start in projecting 
mode. 
						

							
Settings
PROJECTOR SETUP menu
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When installing the projector, select the projection 
method according to the projector position. Press  I H  
to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on 
page 18.
If you use the projector at high elevation, the  HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE  setting needs to be  ON to set the fan 
speed high. Press  I H  to select the required option.
  OFF The fan speed is low.
  ON The fan speed is high.
You can switch to the Panasonic past models control 
commands for COMPUTER connection. You can assign a certain menu function to the 
FUNCTION
 button as shortcut. Press  I H  to select the 
required menu option, and the  ENTER button.
JVOLUME
You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural 
speaker and  VARIABLE AUDIO OUT  terminal.
 I Decrease
  H Increase
JBALANCE
You can adjust to hear the sound played equally 
through both right and left from  VARIABLE AUDIO 
OUT , or shift the balance so more sound plays 
through the left or right side.
  I More sound plays through the left 
side
  H More sound plays through the right 
side
JIN STANDBY MODE
You can switch on/off the sound output in standby mode.
 OFF No sound in standby mode.
  ON Output audio in standby mode.
JAUDIO IN SELECT
You can switch the audio output method for 
COMPUTER1 IN , COMPUTER2 IN  and DVI-D IN  
terminals.
Q DVI
 COM.AUDIO IN 2 
Output audio that is input to the 
COMPUTER AUDIO 2 .
  AUDIO IN Output audio that is input to the 
AUDIO IN.
QCOMPUTER1
 COM.AUDIO IN 1 
Output audio that is input to the 
COMPUTER AUDIO 1 .
  AUDIO IN Output audio that is input to the 
AUDIO IN.
INSTALLATION
FRONT/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE
NOTE:
• At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must 
be  ON .
• The loudness of fan noise depends on the  HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE  setting.
EMULATE
DEFAULTF100, FW100, F200, F300, 
FW300 models
D3500
D3500 models
D4000D4000 models
D/W5K series D5500, DW5000, D5600, 
DW5100, D5700 models
L730
L520, L720 models
L780L750, L780 models
L735L735 models
L785L785 models
LB/W80 LB75, LB80, LW80 models
FUNCTION BUTTON
OptionsFunctionsRefer
DISABLE Deactivate the 
FUNCTION 
button. -
ASPECT Display the ASPECT menu. 38
PICTURE MODE Display the 
PICTURE MODE  
menu. 35
DAYLIGHT VIEW Display the 
DAYLIGHT VIEW  
menu. 36
NOTE:
• Without any operation for 5 seconds, the displayed 
menu will be disappeared.
AUDIO SETTING 
						

							
PROJECTOR SETUP menu
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Settings
QCOMPUTER2
 COM.AUDIO IN 2 
Output audio that is input to the 
COMPUTER AUDIO 2 .
  AUDIO IN Output audio that is input to the 
AUDIO IN.
You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the 
focus of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on 
page 19.
1. Press the  ENTER button to display the test pattern 
1.
2. Press  I H  to select the re quired test pattern.
3. Adjust the focus with the focus lever.
4. Press the  MENU or RETURN  button to return to 
the previous menu, or press repeatedly to escape 
from the menu mode.
You can reset all of the customised settings to the factory 
defaults except  NETWORK, RUNTIME  and 
REMAINING FILTER  of STATUS  in PROJECTOR 
SETUP  menu.
1. Press the  ENTER button.
2. Select  OK by pressing  I, then press the  ENTER 
button.
3. Turn off the power by pressing the power button.
4. Switch off the  MAIN POWER button to reset the 
projector.
5. Switch on the  MAIN POWER button.
6. Press the power button.
7. The minimum required setting screen will be  displayed.
  See “Minimum required setting screen” on page 13.
After you replaced the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF), 
REMAINING FILTER  of STATUS  in PROJECTOR 
SETUP  need to be reset to 0.
1. Press the  ENTER button for more than 3 seconds.
 The confirmation screen will be displayed.
2. Select  OK by pressing  I, then press the  ENTER 
button.
3. Display the  STATUS and confirm the figure.TEST PATTERN
NOTE:
• When the projector and/or t he screen is tilted, adjust 
the focus at the centre of the image. The upper and 
lower edge might be out of focus.
• When the image is distor ted in keystone, adjust the 
KEYSTONE  in POSITION  menu.
INITIALIZE ALL
NOTE:
• The security system is deact ivated by default and when 
initialised.
• When the projector is initialised, it will be reset to the  factory default password operation.
FILTER COUNTER RESET 
						

							
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Settings
SECURITY menu
JEntering the SECURITY menu
Every time when you apply to the  SECURITY 
menu, you will be asked to  perform the password 
operation.
When you apply to the  SECURITY menu before you 
change the password to your original, perform to input 
the following factory default password operation.
  Press  F H  G  I  F  H  G  I  and the  ENTER button.
QAfter you change the password
When you apply to the  SECURITY menu after you 
change the password to your original in the 
PASSWORD CHANGE  menu, input the original 
password operation.
You can activate the security system and the password 
operation will be asked to pe rform when the projecting 
mode started. Unless you perform the correct password 
operation, all of the butt on controls will be disabled 
except the power button.
  OFF Deactive
  ON Active
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. Press the exact same series of button operation  you entered in the  NEW password box for 
confirmation.
  If a series of button operation is incorrect, you will be 
asked to perform again.
4. Press the  ENTER button.
You can set your original text, such as company name or 
URL information, to display regularly at the bottom of the 
projected image while projecting.
  OFF Deactive
  ON Active
You can enter your original text up to 22 characters for 
TEXT DISPLAY .
1. Enter your original text.
  Use  F G  I  H  to specify the location of the required 
character.
  Move the cursor to  ALL DELETE and press the 
ENTER  button to delete all the entered text line.
  Press the  DEFAULT  button to delete the last entered 
character or indicated with the cursor in the text line.
  To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to select the required place 
and press  G then perform step 2.
2. Press the  ENTER button.
 The selected character will be displayed in the  TEXT 
CHANGE  box.
3. Repeat until finish your original text.
4. Select  OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
entered text.
  Select  CANCEL  or press the  MENU/RETURN  
buttons to return to the previous menu.
NOTE:
• The factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in  PASSWORD CHANGE  menu.
• The entered password operations will appear as  asterisks in the box.
PASSWORD
NOTE:
• When you activated the secu rity system, make sure to 
change the password to your original for safety.
• The factory default password is valid until you change  the password in  PASSWORD CHANGE  menu.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
PICTURE
POSITION PASSWORD
PASSWORD CHANGE
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
MENU LOCK
MENU LOCK PASSWORD
CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
PASSWORD
LANGUAGE
PROJECTOR SETUP DISPLAY OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK OFF
OFF
OFF
ENTER
RETURN
PASSWORD CHANGE
NOTE:
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
TEXT CHANGE
SPACE 
						

							
SECURITY menu
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Settings
You can lock the MENU button function and the 
password will be asked to display the menu every time.
  OFF Deactivate the MENU LOCK system.
  ON Activate the MENU LOCK  system.
You can change the password for  MENU LOCK system 
to your original. 1. Press the  ENTER button.
2. Enter the original password.
  Use  F G  I  H  to specify the location of the required 
character, and press the  ENTER button.
3. Repeat step 2 until you finish the text line.
 You can enter up to 16 characters.
  Move the cursor to  ALL DELETE and press the 
ENTER  button to delete all the entered text line.
  Press the  DEFAULT  button to delete the last entered 
character or indicated with the cursor in the text line.
  To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to select the required place 
and press  G then perform step 2.
4. Select  OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
password.
J CONTROL PANEL
You can disable the control panel buttons on the 
projector body. Press  I or  H to switch the option.
  ENABLE Enable the control panel buttons.
  DISABLE Disable the control panel buttons. 
The confirmation screen will be 
displayed. Select  OK by pressing the 
I , and the  ENTER button.
JREMOTE CONTROLLER
You can disable the remote  control buttons. Press 
I  or  H to switch the option.
  ENABLE Enable the remote control buttons.
  DISABLE Disable the remote control buttons. 
The confirmation screen will be 
displayed. Select  OK by pressing the 
I , and the  ENTER button.
MENU LOCK
NOTE:
• The factory default password is “AAAA”.
• The factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in  MENU LOCK PASSWORD  menu.
• When the projector is initialised, the  MENU LOCK will 
be deactivated.
MENU LOCK PASSWORD
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
MENU LOCK PASSWORD
SPACE
CONTROL DEVICE SETUP
NOTE:
• If you disable both of the control panel and remote  control buttons, you cannot return to the standby mode. 
Use this function with utmost care.
• If you press a disabled button, you will be asked to  perform the security password operation. The 
password screen will disappear after 10 seconds 
without any operation.
NOTE:
• You can enable the disabled control panel buttons by performing the control panel button operation. While 
pressing the  ENTER button, press the  MENU button for 
2 seconds. 
						

							
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Settings
NETWORK menu
In NETWORK  menu, the following items are available.
 WIRED LAN
  WIRELESS LAN  
(PT-F300NTE only)
 NAME CHANGE
  PASSWORD
  PASSWORD CHANGE
  NETWORK STANDBY
  NETWORK CONTROL
  LIVE MODE CUT IN
  COMPUTER SEARCH
  MULTI-LIVE
  STATUS
  INITIALIZE
NOTE:
• See more detailed instructions in the contents of the 
CD-ROM  which is provided with the projector.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
Items in NETWORK menu
NOTE:
• When you activated the security system in  SECURITY 
menu, you need to perform the security password 
operation to initialise via network. 
						

							
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Maintenance
TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP  and/or 
FILTER  indicators will inform you. Ma nage the indicated problems as 
follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the  projector in proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the  problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP  
and/or  FILTER  indicators.
3. Follow the instructi on for each indication below and solve the 
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is  not indicating a problem any longer.
J LAMP indicator
J TEMP indicator
J FILTER indicator
When the  FILTER indicator is flashing green, the Auto  Cleaning Filter (ACF) is normally rolling up.
Managing the indicated problems
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn  on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre.
Indicator Illuminating red  Flashing red
Problem
RUNTIME  of STATUS in 
the 
PROJECTOR 
SETUP
 menu has 
reached 5 000 hours. LAMP
 circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out 
soon and needs to be 
replaced. The 
MAIN POWER  is 
switched on again before 
the lamp unit is cooled 
enough. Lamp circuit failure, 
abnormal function.
Lamp unit is damaged.
RemedySee “Replacing the Lamp 
unit” on page 50.Let the lamp unit cool 
down and turn on the 
MAIN POWER
 after 
90 seconds. Contact an Authorised 
Service Centre.
See “Replacing the Lamp 
unit” on page 50.
Indicator 
Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
  Flashing red and power is turned off
ProblemThe temperature inside and/or outsi de the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe ventilation openings are 
covered. The room temperature is too high.
The projector is located at high 
elevations (above 1 400 - 2 700 m).
Remedy
Remove the object(s) from the 
ventilation openings or clear 
around the projector. Reinstall the projector in 
temperature controlled place. See 
page 60.
Turn on the projector*1 and set the 
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE  to ON .
See page 44.
*1. The projector will perform only 2 minut es with OFF setting at high elevation.
Indicator Illuminating red  Flashing red  Flashing orange  Illuminating orange
ProblemREMAINING FILTER  has 
turned red. See page 43. Detect no ACF or 
abnormal ACF.The ACF cannot operate 
properly.REMAINING FILTER
 has 
turned yellow. See 
page 43.
CauseACF has been run out. ACF is not attached or the 
attached ACF is 
dysfunctional.Foreign object is blocking 
the ACF operation.
ACF is running out.
Remedy
See “Replacing the Auto 
Cleaning Filter (ACF)” on 
page 51.Attach the ACF or replace 
to new ACF.Remove the foreign 
object or contact an 
Authorised Service 
Centre.Prepare the ACF for 
replacement.
LAMP
FILTER
TEMP 
						

							
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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
JBefore cleaning the projector
 Switch off the  MAIN POWER  and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
  Unplug all the cables from the projector.
J Cleaning the outer surf ace 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. 
Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
  If you use a chemical treated wipe, fo llow the instructions supplied with it.
JCleaning the lens and front glass surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
 Make sure no dirt or dust remain s on the surface of the lens. It will  be enlarged and projected onto a 
screen.
J Before replacing the Lamp unit
 Switch off the  MAIN POWER  and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
  Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
  Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
  Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAF100).
  When the projector is mounted on th e ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face 
closer to the projector.
J When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The  LAMP indicator will 
inform you of the replacemen t timing at 5 000 hours, and at 6 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those 
figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the  usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, 
environmental conditions, and so on. You ca n check the duration of usage time using RUNTIME
 of STATUS in 
the  PROJECTOR SETUP  menu.
Cleaning the projector
Replacing the Lamp unit
NOTE:
• Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool  down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
• Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.
Indication On screen
LAMP indicator
Over 5 000 hours “
REPLACE LAMP ” is displayed on the 
upper left of the screen for 10 minutes.
Illuminates red.
Over 6 000 hours“
REPLACE LAMP ” is displayed on the 
upper left of the screen,  and it will stay until 
you respond.
To clear the screen, press any button.
NOTE:
• The guide times, 5 000 and 6 000 hours, are rough estimates  based on certain conditions and are not a guaranteed time.
• For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed ti me, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp 
unit.
REPLACE LAMP