Panasonic Pt F300nte Projector User Manual

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important 
Information
Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power 
lines or near motors.
  The projector may be subject to electromagnetic 
interference.
If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a 
qualified technician to carry  out all installation work.
  You will need to purchase the se parate installation kit 
(Model No. ET-PKF100 H, ET-PKF100S). 
Furthermore, all installation work is should only be 
carried out by a qualified...

Precautions with regard to safety
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Important 
Information
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
* The protectors for enclosed products , such as a plug cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.
* Contact to an Authorised Service Centre for lost accessories.
Accessories
Remote control  for 
PT-F300NTE (x1)
N2QAYB000308 Remote control
 for 
PT-F300E (x1)
N2QAYB000311 AA batteries
 for remote 
control (x2) Safety cable
TTRA0141
Attachment screw (x1)
Safety...

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Preparation
Read this first
When you start the projection for the first time, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed.
JINITIAL SETTING
1. Select the required language setting by pressing 
I H , then press the  ENTER button.
2. Select the minimum required settings to start the  projection.
  Press the  RETURN button to return to the language 
setting menu.
  Press  F G  to move through the menu items.
  Press  I H  to select the required setting.
  Press the...

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Preparation
About Your Projector
JTop and front view
Projector body
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or  place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
• While the projector is not in use, keep the front panel cover closed to protect the lens.
Indicators
  Power indicator (page 24)
  LAMP  indicator (page 49)
  TEMP  indicator (page 49)
  FILTER  indicator (page 49)
Levers
  Focus lever (page 26)
  Zoom lever (page 26) Ambient Luminance Sensor...

Preparation
About Your Projector
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JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within  50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
• When a cable is connected to the  VARIABLE AUDIO OUT, the built-in speaker will be disabled.
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off. 
(page 25)
Auto cleaning filter (ACF) 
compartment
(page 51) Lamp unit compartment
(page 50)
Front leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 18)
Security...

Preparation
About Your Projector
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Remote control
NOTE:
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
• Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the remote control.
• Do not attempt to modify or  disassemble the remote control. Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs.
• Do not keep pressing the remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
• Do not point the laser in other people’s eyes or stare into beam.
• See “Remote control...

Getting Started
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Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
All measurements and the calculation results below are  approximate and may differ slightly from the actual 
measurements.
J Calculation methods
SW (m) = SD () x 0.0203 SH (m) = SD () x 0.0152
LW (m) = 0.0305 x SD () - 0.049 LT (m) = 0.0604 x SD () - 0.05
Screen size and throw distance
Projection size (4 : 3)Throw distance (L)
Screen diagonal 
(SD)Screen...

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Setting up
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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.
You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle. 
See “Positioning the image” on page 26.
Projection method
J Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front  J
Setting on a d esk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION : FRONT/DESK...

Getting Started
Setting up
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If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, yo u can adjust the projected image position 
by moving the lens shift lever within the shift range of the lens.
J Adjusting the le ns shift lever
1. Open the front panel cover.
2. Screw the lens shift lever counterclockwise to unlock.
3. Move the lens shift lever to adjust the projected image 
position.
4. Screw the lens shift lever clockwise to lock.
Q Horizontal shift
You can place...

Getting Started
Setting up
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JProjector 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.
Q When the screen position is fixed
Q When the projector position is fixed
NOTE:
• When the projector is located right in front of the screen and  the lens shift lever is centred, you will get the best quality of 
the projection image.
• When the lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of...