Panasonic LCD Projector PT-F300NTU PT-F300U Operating Instructions

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference page
Power does not turn on.
 The power cord may not be connected.
 The  MAIN POWER  switch is turned off.
 No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
 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. 21
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No picture appears.
 The video signal input source may not be...

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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....

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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JPin assignments and signal names
The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently 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...

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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)...

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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 WWhen 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...

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Terminals
S-VIDEO INSingle - line, Mini DIN 4p
Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75
Ω
VIDEO INSingle - line, RCA pin jack
1.0 V [p-p], 75
Ω
COMPUTER1 IN
Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)
R.G.B.0.7 V [p-p], 75 
Ω
HD, VD/SYNCTTL high impedance, automatic 
positive/negative polarity compatible
COMPUTER2 IN/
1OUT
Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)
Selectable for input and output by menu operation.
R.G.B.
0.7 V [p-p], 75 
Ω
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  S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
  HDMI, the HDMI logo and Hig h-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC.
  The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bi tmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh 
Company, Ltd. 
All other trademarks are the property of the various...