Panasonic LCD Projector PT-F300NTU PT-F300U Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
JConnecting
1. Make sure the shape of the power plug and the 
AC IN  terminal on the back of the projector match, 
then push the plug all the way in.
2. Align the side of the po wer cord secure lock with 
the side guide rail of the  AC IN terminal of the 
projector and slide it in.
3. Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until  it clicks.
4. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
J Disconnecting
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall...

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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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 47.
Power indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER is switched off.
RED Lit
The 
MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is in standby mode.
When the  LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, not av ailable to switch on the...

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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1. Switch the MAIN POWER on.
 The power indicator lights up in red.
2. Open the front panel cover.
 This is not necessary in remote control operation.
3. Press the power button.
 The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 
for a while.
  The  STARTUP LOGO  will be displayed on the 
screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 39.
1. Open the front panel cover.
  This is not necessary in remote control operation.
2. Press the power button.
 The...

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Basic Operation
Projecting an image
1. Switch on the connected devices.
 Press the play button of the required device.
2. Press the  INPUT SELECT buttons to select the 
required input method if needed. See “Switching 
the input signal” on page 26.
  The image will be proj ected on the screen.
1. Open the front panel cover.
2. Adjust the projected image  with the lens shift lever. 
See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 17.
3. Adjust the angle of the projector.
  Screw down the front leg...

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Basic Operation
Remote control operation
You can operate the projector with the remote control 
within the remote range 15 m (492), approximately 
± 30° vertically and horizontally.
QFacing 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.
Q Facing to the screen
Ensure the remote control  emitter is facing to the 
screen and press the required buttons to operate 
the...

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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You can switch the input method manually by 
pressing the COMPUTER , NETWORK  and 
VIDEO  buttons. Press the  required button 
several times or  I H to cycle through the 
input methods as follows. The actual 
projected image will be  changed in a while.
 The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper 
right of the projected image and you can confirm the 
selected input method which is highlighted in yellow. See 
“INPUT GUIDE” on page 38....

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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Press the FREEZE button to capture the image 
and stop the audio, and  you can see it as a still 
picture while the AV equipment are continuing.  Press the 
FREEZE button again to escape and return to 
the continuing image.
You can stop the projection and audio sound 
through the projector for saving electrical  power. Press the 
AV MUTE button again to escape.
You can reset most of the customized settings 
to the factory defaults by pressing the...

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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You can assign a selected function to the FUNCTION button. Following functions are assignable.
You can highlight items on the screen with 
the red laser pointer while projecting the 
image in presentations or visual 
demonstrations as an eye-catching pointing 
device.
Hold down the  LASER button to go on the 
laser pointer and release to go off.
J Disable the LASER button
You can disable the  LASER button for an 
accidental operation.
1. Open the...

Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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You can control the volume of the built-in 
speakers and output sound. Press + side of the 
VOLUME button to increase and - to decrease.
Controlling the volume of the speaker
NOTE:
• Power consumption can be r educed if the volume level 
is lowered. 

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Settings
Menu Navigation
The menu options are structured and categorized. You 
can navigate through the menu with F G  I  H  buttons. 
See “Menu Navigation” on page 30.
  The underlined items are factory default settings.
  Some default settings vary by the selected input 
signal.
  Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input 
signal.
  Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
 PICTURE  POSITION
 LANGUAGE
 DISPLAY OPTION
Main menu and Sub-menu
PICTURE MODE
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