Panasonic Pt F300nte Projector User Manual
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Care and Replacement ENGLISH - 51 Maintenance JReplacement procedure Q Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the projector until the screws turn freely, and remove the lamp unit cover. 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 lamp unit fixing screws. 3. Hold the handles of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit lock. 4. Pull the used lamp unit gently from the projector. 5. Replace the new lamp unit in correct direction. RUNTIME of STATUS in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu will be reset to “0” automatically. 6. Press in the lamp unit until it clicks and make sure the unit is inst alled securely. 7. Tighten the 2 lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 8. Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the 2 lamp unit cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips- head screwdriver. J Before replacing the ACF Wait until the cooling fan stops and the power indicator turn to red. Disconnect the mains lead from the mains socket. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement ACF (ET-ACF100). JWhen to replace the ACF ACF is consumable product and effects on ventilation. The FILTER indicator will inform you of the replacement timing. You can check the remaining amount of the ACF in REMAINING FILTER of STATUS in PROJECTOR SETUP menu. Lamp unit cover fixing screwsLamp unit cover Handles Lamp unit fixing screws Lamp unit fixing screws Press here Replacing the Auto Cl eaning Filter (ACF) NOTE: • See “WARNING MESSAGE” on page 40. • See “REMAINING FILTER” on page 43. • See “FILTER indicator” on page 49. • The ACF operational sound may be heard. • While the ACF is operating, the FILTER indicator will flash in green. • When the FILTER indicator illuminate in orange, the remaining time of the ACF is less than 200 hours. This is rough estimated time and it depends on env ironment of usage. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement ACF. • If you use the projector at 1 400 m (4 593 ft) abov e sea level, it may cause malfunction of the ACF. • If you keep using the projector after the FILTER indicator illuminating in red, the indicator will start to flash in red for 10 minutes and the projector will be switched off.
Maintenance Care and Replacement ENGLISH - 52 JReplacement procedure 1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth. 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3 ACF cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely and remove the ACF cover. 3. Release the lock by push ing in the lock clamp to inside, and slide out the ACF unit from the projector slowly. 4. Insert the new ACF unit into the compartment in correct direction and slightly push down until it clicks. Tighten an ACF fixing screw securely with a Phillips-head screwdriver. 5. Attach the ACF cover and tighten the ACF cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head screwdriver.J Resetting the REMAINING FILTER 1. Turn on the projector and display the FILTER COUNTER RESET in PROJECTOR SETUP . 2. Press the ENTER button for more than 3 seconds. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3. Select OK by pressing I, then press the ENTER button. 4. Display the STATUS and confirm the figure. NOTE: • If the ACF and/or ACF cover are attached incorrectly, the projector may not be turned on. • Do not switch the power on while the ACF cover removed. • When you replace the ACF unit, clean the compartment and/or the air exhaust port if you need to. • The replacement timing of the ACF is 36 000 hours of use at maximum and it depends on environment of usage. ACF cover ACF cover fixing screw Soft cloth Clamp ACFPush in Push in RESET FILTER COUNTER? OK CANCEL SELECT ENTER RETURN FILTER COUNTER RESET
ENGLISH - 53 Maintenance Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. ProblemCauseReference page Power does not turn on. The mains lead may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped. 23 25 23 49 49 51 - No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly. The input selection sett ing may not be correct. The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting. The AV MUTE function may be in use. 22 28 35 29 The picture is fuzzy. The lens focus may not have been set correctly. The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The lens may be dirty. The projector may be tilted too much. 26 17 11 19 The colour is pale or greyish. COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect. The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly. 35 32 No sound can be heard from the internal speaker. The audio signal source may not be connected properly. A cable may be connected to the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal. The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting. 21 15 31 The control buttons of the projector do not operate. CONTROL PANEL of CONTROL DEVICE SETUP in SECURITY menu is disabled. If you have a loss of the remote control while the CONTROL PANEL is disabled, press and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds with pressing the ENTER button. 47 The remote control does not operate. REMOTE CONTROLLER of CONTROL DEVICE SETUP in SECURITY menu is disabled. The batteries may be weak. The batteries may not have been inserted correctly. The remote control signal rec eptor on the projector may be obstructed. The remote control unit may be out of the operation range. 47 - 16 27 27 The picture does not display correctly. The signal format ( TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly. There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source. A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input. 36 - 54 Picture from a computer does not appear. The cable may be longer than the optional cable. The external video output from a l aptop computer may not be correct. (You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] ke ys simultaneously. The actual method varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details.) COMPUTER2 SELECT setting in PROJECTOR SETUP menu is not correct. - 56 43 Picture from a computer DVI-D graphic board does not appear. The graphic board driver of the com puter needs to be updated to the latest version. DVI-D IN setting in DISPLAY OPTION menu may be incorrect setting. The computer may need to be restarted after switching DVI-D IN setting in DISPLAY OPTION menu of the projector correctly. - 40 -
ENGLISH - 54 Appendix Technical Information List of compatible signals Mode Display resolution (dots) *1 *1. The “i” appearing after the resolu tion indicates an interlaced signal. Scanning frequencyDot clock frequency Picture quality*2 *2. The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality. AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A Signals are converted by the image proc essing circuit before picture is projected. B Some loss of data occurs to make projection easier. PnP Format*3 *3. The following symbols are used to indicate the format. V = VIDEO, S = S-VIDEO, D = DVI, C = COMPUTER, Y = YPBPR H (kHz)V (Hz)(MHz)RGB2DVI-D EIDI1DVI-D EIDI2 NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 - A V/S PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 - A 525i (480i) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A C/Y 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A 525p (480p) 720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A D D/C/Y 625p (576p) 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A D 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 A D 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 A D 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 920 x 1 080 66.6 59.9 138.5 A 1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 920 x 1 080 55.6 49.9 141.5 A 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 920 x 1 080p 67.5 60.0 148.5 A D 1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 920 x 1 080p 56.3 50.0 148.5 A D 750 (720)/60p 1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 A D 750 (720)/50p 1 280 x 720 37.5 50.0 74.3 A D VESA 640 x 400 31.5 70.1 25.2 A C 640 x 400 37.9 85.1 31.5 A VGA 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A DDD/C 640 x 480 35.0 66.7 30.2 A D C 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 31.5 A D 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 A D 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A SVGA 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A D 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A DDD/C 800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A D C 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A D 800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A MAC 832 x 624 49.7 74.6 57.3 A D XGA 1 024 x 768 39.6 50.1 51.9 AA D/C 1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 AA DD 1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1 75.0 AA DD 1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 AA DD 1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 AA MXGA 1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A D C 1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A 1 152 x 864 76.7 85.0 121.5 A MAC 1 152 x 870 68.7 75.1 100.0 A D MSXGA 1 280 x 960 60.0 60.0 108.0 A D SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A DD/C 1 280 x 1 024 80.0 75.0 135.0 A D C 1 280 x 1 024 91.1 85.0 157.5 B SXGA60+ 1 400 x 1 050 64.0 60.0 108.0 A 1 400 x 1 050 65.1 59.9 122.4 A DDD/C UXGA 1 600 x 1 200 75.0 60.0 162.0 B D C WIDE750 (720) 1 280 x 720 44.8 59.9 74.5 A D 1 280 x 720 37.1 49.8 60.5 A WXGA768 1 280 x 768 39.6 49.9 65.3 A D/C 1 280 x 768 47.8 59.9 79.5 A DD WXGA8001 280 x 800 41.3 50.0 68.0 A 1 280 x 800 49.1 60.2 69.1 A C 1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 A DDD/C WXGA+ 1 440 x 900 55.9 59.9 106.5 A D C WSXGA+ 1 680 x 1 050 65.3 60.0 146.3 A D WUXGA 1 920 x 1 200 74.6 59.9 154.0 B
Technical Information ENGLISH - 55 Appendix 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. JConnection J Pin assignments and signal names J Communication settings J Basic format The projector can not receive any command for 10 second s after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a res ponse has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command. When a command which does not require parameters to be sent, the colon (:) is not required. If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the ER401 command will be sent from the projector to the personal computer. Serial terminal Pin No.Signal nameContents ANC BTXD Transmitted data CRXD Received data DNC EGND Earth FNC GRTS Connected internally HCTS INC Signal level RS-232CCharacter length 8 bits Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1 bit Baud rate 9 600 bpsX parameter None ParityNoneS parameter None The data streaming from the computer will start with STX, and proceed to Command, Parameter and end with ETX. You can add the required parameter. D-sub 9 pin (male) Computer Serial terminal (female) STX Command : Parameter ETX Sta rt byte (02h) 1 byte End (03h) 3 bytes1 byte - 4 bytes
Appendix Technical Information ENGLISH - 56 JCable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) JControl commands You can switch the signals which to output from the COMPUTER1 OUT terminal by pressing the computer key command. The key commands are depend on the manufactures. If you select the computer terminals which has no signals while the INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED , the computer co nnection guidance will be displayed. CommandControl contentsRemarks PON Power ON In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. POF Power OFF If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp. AV L Vo l u meParameter 000 - 063 (Adjustment value 0 - 63) IIS INPUTParameter: VID = VIDEO RG1 = COMPUTER1 DVI = DVI SVD = S-VIDEO RG2 = COMPUTER2 NWP = NETWORK Q$S Lamp condition query Call back 0 = Standby 1 = Lamp ON control active 2 = Lamp ON 3 = Lamp OFF control active OSH AV M U T ETurning off the projection and sound temporarily. Send the command to switch between ON and OFF. Do not send the command consecutively. Computer connection guidance ManufacturerKey commandManufacturerKey commandManufacturerKey command Panasonic NEC + TOSHIBA SHARP HP + IBM SONY + Apple FUJITSU + EPSON DELL + Others + NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes. • Please refer the instructions which provided wit h the computers for more detailed information. NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC Projector PC (DTE)
Technical Information ENGLISH - 57 Appendix You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE terminal. J Pin assignments and signal names J LAMP switching J Switching input signals REMOTE terminal Pin No.Signal nameContents AGND Ground BPOWER POWER ON CINPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3 DNC EINPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1 FINPUT SEL2 Select input signal 2 GConnect internallyH I ENABLE Control by external contact Pin No.Settings B - AShort Open Operation On Off Pin No.Settings C - AOpen Open Open Short Short Open E - AOpen Short Open Open Short Short F - AOpen Open Short Open Open Short Input signalCOMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 DVI VIDEO S-VIDEO NETWORK NOTE: • When pin A and pin I are short-circulated, the buttons on the projector’s control panel, power and INPUT SELECT buttons on the remote control cannot be used. In addit ion, the RS-232C commands and network functions that correspond to these functions cannot be used either. • While pin I is “Open”, do not short-circuit pin A, B , C , E and F. The projector would reject all the signals from the remote control.
Appendix Technical Information ENGLISH - 58 JPin assignments and signal names The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed su fficiently safety though, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to th e bottom of the projector when mounting on the ceiling for safety and security. J Installing the safety cable 1. Install the ceiling mount br acket according to the installation instructions. 2. Loop the security cabl e around the ceiling mount bracket with less slack. Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end of the cable. 3. Attach the latch on to the bottom of the projector with a provided screw. Torque: 1.25±0.2 N·m * Indicated sample above is ET-PKF100S. DVI-D IN terminal Pin No.Signal namePin No.Signal name 1TMDS Data 2- 13 2TMDS Data 2+ 14+5V 3 TMDS Data 2/4 shield 15 GND 4 16 Hot Plug Detect 5 17 TMDS Data 0- 6 DDC clock 18 TMDS Data 0+ 7 DDC data 19 TMDS Data 0/5 shield 820 9TMDS Data 1- 21 10 TMDS Data 1+ 22 TMDS clock shield 11 TMDS Data 1/3 shield 23 TMDS clock+ 12 24 TMDS clock- Ceiling mount bracket safeguards NOTE: • Even if it is guarantee period, the m anufacturer is not responsible for any hazar d or damage caused by using a ceiling mount bracket which is not purchased from an aut horised distributors, or environmental conditions. • Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver. • Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket s hould only be carried by a qualified technician. • Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly.
Technical Information ENGLISH - 59 Appendix All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. J Calculation methods SW (m) = SD () x 0.0221 SH (m) = SD () x 0.0125 LW (m) = 0.0297 x SD () - 0.045 LT (m) = 0.0592 x SD () - 0.061 Screen size and throw di stance for 16:9 aspect ratio Projection size (16 : 9)Throw distance (L) Screen diagonal (SD)Screen height (SH)Screen width (SW)Minimum distance (LW)Maximum distance (LT) 33 (0.84 m) 0.41 m (14) 0.73 m (24) 1.9 m (62) 40 (1.02 m) 0.50 m (17) 0.89 m (211) 1.2 m (311) 2.3 m (76) 50 (1.27 m) 0.62 m (2) 1.11 m (37) 1.5 m (411) 2.9 m (96) 60 (1.52 m) 0.75 m (25) 1.33 m (44) 1.7 m (56) 3.5 m (115) 70 (1.78 m) 0.87 m (210) 1.55 m (51) 2.0 m (66) 4.1 m (135) 80 (2.03 m) 1.00 m (33) 1.77 m (59) 2.3 m (76) 4.7 m (155) 90 (2.29 m) 1.12 m (38) 1.99 m (66) 2.6 m (86) 5.3 m (174) 100 (2.54 m) 1.25 m (41) 2.21 m (73) 2.9 m (96) 5.9 m (194) 120 (3.05 m) 1.49 m (410) 2.66 m (88) 3.5 m (115) 7.1 m (233) 150 (3.81 m) 1.87 m (61) 3.32 m (1010) 4.4 m (145) 8.8 m (2810) 200 (5.08 m) 2.49 m (82) 4.43 m (146) 5.9 m (194) 11.8 m (388) 250 (6.35 m) 3.11 m (102) 5.53 m (181) 7.4 m (243) 14.7 m (482) 300 (7.62 m) 3.74 m (123) 6.64 m (219) 8.9 m (292) 17.7 m (58)
Appendix Technical Information ENGLISH - 60 Specifications Power supplyAC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption350 W During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 4 W*1 *1. When NETWORK STANDBY in NETWORK menu is ON: Approx. 25 W When IN STANDBY MODE of AUDIO SETTING in PROJECTOR SETUP menu is ON: Approx. 35 W The maximum power consumption during standby: Approx. 35 W. Amps4.1 A - 1.5 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal)0.78 type Aspect ratio4 : 3 Display method3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive methodActive matrix method Pixels786 432 (1 024 x 768) x 3 panels LensManual zoom (2x)/Manual focus F 1.7 - 2.6, f 24.8 mm - 48.8 mm LampUHM lamp (250 W) Luminosity*2 *2. Measurement, measuring conditions and method of notat ion all comply with ISO21118 international standards.4 000 lm Operating environmentTemperature0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) When the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE (page 44) is set to ON: 0 °C - 35 °C (32 °F - 95 °F) Humidity 20% - 80% (no condensation) Scanning frequency *3 (for RGB signal) *3. See “List of compatible signa ls” on page 54 for available signals. Horizontal scanning frequency15 kHz - 91 kHz Vertical scanning frequency50 Hz - 85 Hz Dot clock frequencyLess than 150 MHz COMPONENT (YPBPR) signals 525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 1 25 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/50p Colour system7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL /PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60/SECAM) Projection size33 - 300 (838.2 mm - 7 620 mm) Throw distance1.2 m - 19.7 m (40 - 647) Screen aspect ratio4 : 3 InstallationFRONT/DESK, FRONT/CEILING, R EAR/DESK, REAR/CEILING (Menu selection method) Speaker1 piece (Monaural) 4 cm (Round) Max. useable volume output5.0 W