Panasonic LCD Projector PT-F300NTU PT-F300U Operating Instructions
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ENGLISH Operating Instructions LCD Projector Model No.PT-F300NTUPT-F300U Before operating this product, please read the instruct ions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0279-1 Commercial Use (PT-F300NTU)
Important Information ENGLISH - 2 Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: The following information should be read and understood as it provides details, which will enable you to operate the projector in a manner which is both safe to you and your environment, and conforms to legal requirements regarding the use of projectors. Before connecting, operating or ad justing this projector, please read these instructions completely and save this bookl et with the projector for future reference. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pl eased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. Model number: PT-F300NTU/PT-F300U Serial number: WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only. CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the pr ojector as an accessory can only be used for power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to us e higher voltages or currents than this, you will need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire may result. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous vo ltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenanc e (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outl et. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug. Pursuant to at the directiv e 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Center Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany NOTICE: A This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. Fo r disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authoritie s, or the Electronic Industri es Alliance: http://www.eiae.org Do not remove
Important Information Important Safety Notice ENGLISH - 3 Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agains t harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, us es and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful in terference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer and/or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the users authority to operate this device. FCC RF Exposure Warning: (if provided with wireless device) - This equipment complied with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. - This equipment has been approved for mobile operation and requires minimum 20 cm spacing be provided between antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. - This equipment may not be used with other installed tr ansmitters, which may be capable of simultaneous transmission. WARNING: A Not for use in a computer room as defined in the St andard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. A For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessi ble disconnect device shall be incorporated in the building installation wiring. A For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-F300NTU /PT-F300U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: (888) 411 - 1996 E-mail: [email protected] This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ENGLISH - 4 Contents JQuick steps Important Safety Notice ...... ....................................... 2 Precautions with regard to safety............................. 6 WARNINGS ...................................................................... 6 CAUTIONS........................................................................ 7 Cautions when transporting .............................................. 8 Cautions when installing ......... .......................................... 8 Cautions on use ................................................................ 9 Security ............................................................................. 9 Accessories ..................................................................... 10 Read this first ........................................................... 11 Minimum required setting screen .................................... 11 About Your Projector ............................................... 12 Projector body ................................................................. 12 Remote control ................................................................ 14 Setting up .................................................................. 15 Screen size and throw distance ...................................... 15 Projection method ........................................................... 16 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ........................... 16 Lens shift and positioning........... ..................................... 17 Connections.............................................................. 19 Before connection to the projec tor .................................. 19 Connecting example: Computers .................................... 19 Connecting example: AV equipment ............................... 20 Switching the projector on/off ................................ 21 Power cord ...................................................................... 21 Power indicator ......... ...................................................... 22 Switching on the projector ....... ........................................ 23 Switching off the projector ....... ........................................ 23 Projecting an image ................................................. 24 Selecting the input signal ................................................ 24 Positioning the image ...................................................... 24 Remote control operation........................................ 25 Operating range .............................................................. 25 Setting up the image position automatically .................... 25 Switching the input signal................................................ 26 Enlarging the centered area ............................................ 26 Capturing an image ......................................................... 27 Stopping the projection ................................................... 27 Resetting to the factory default settings .......................... 27 Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode.............. 27 Using an assigned function ............................................. 28 Using the laser pointer .................................................... 28 Controlling the volume of the speaker............................. 29 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 19. 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 15. 3. Prepare the Remote control See “Remote control” on page 14. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 21. 5. Adjust the image See “Menu Navigat ion” on page 30. BWhen you start the projection for the first time, the minimum requ ired setting screen for projection will be displayed. See “Minimum required setting screen” on page 11. Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation
Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix ENGLISH - 5 Contents Important Information Menu Navigation .......................................................30 Main menu and Sub-menu.............................................. 30 Navigating through the menu ... ....................................... 32 PICTURE menu ..........................................................33 PICTURE MODE ............................................................ 33 CONTRAST .................................................................... 33 BRIGHTNESS................................................................. 33 COLOR ........................................................................... 33 TINT ................................................................................ 33 SHARPNESS .................................................................. 33 WHITE BALANCE RED .................................................. 33 WHITE BALANCE GREEN ............................................. 33 WHITE BALANCE BLUE ................................................ 33 COLOR TEMPERATURE ............................................... 34 DAYLIGHT VIEW ............................................................ 34 DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY ........................................... 34 NOISE REDUCTION ...................................................... 34 TV-SYSTEM ................................................................... 34 RGB/YP BPR.................................................................... 34 POSITION menu ........................................................35 KEYSTONE ............ ................................................ ........ 35 SHIFT.............................................................................. 35 DOT CLOCK ................................................................... 35 CLOCK PHASE .............................................................. 35 OVER SCAN ................................................................... 35 ASPECT................ .................................................. ........ 36 FRAME LOCK................................................................. 37 DISPLAY OPTION menu ...........................................38 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................. 38 DVI-D IN.......................................................................... 38 CLOSED CAPTION SETTING........................................ 38 STARTUP LOGO ............................................................ 39 AUTO SETUP ................................................................. 39 SIGNAL SEARCH ........................................................... 39 BACK COLOR ................................................................ 39 WIDE MODE ................................................................... 39 SXGA MODE .................................................................. 39 OTHER FUNCTIONS ...... ............................................... 40 PROJECTOR SETUP menu ......................................41 STATUS .......................................................................... 41 COMPUTER2 SELECT .................................................. 41 NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF ................................................. 41 INITIAL START UP ......................................................... 41 INSTALLATION .............................................................. 42 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE ................................................. 42 EMULATE ....................................................................... 42 FUNCTION BUTTON....... ............................................... 42 AUDIO SETTING ............................................................ 42 TEST PATTERN ............................................................. 43 INITIALIZE ALL ............................................................... 43 FILTER COUNTER RESET ............................................ 43 SECURITY menu .......................................................44 PASSWORD ........... ................................................ ........ 44 PASSWORD CHANGE.......... ......................................... 44 TEXT DISPLAY............................................................... 44 TEXT CHANGE .............................................................. 44 MENU LOCK................................................................... 45 MENU LOCK PASSWORD............................................. 45 CONTROL DEVICE SETUP ........................................... 45 NETWORK menu .......................................................46 Items in NETWORK menu .............................................. 46 TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators ...................... 47 Managing the indicated problems................................... 47 Care and Replacement............................................. 48 Cleaning the projector .................................................... 48 Replacing the Lamp unit ................................................. 48 Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) ...................... 49 Troubleshooting ........ ....................................... ........ 51 Technical Information .............................................. 52 List of compatible signals ............................................... 52 Serial terminal................................................................. 53 Computer connection guidance ...................................... 54 REMOTE terminal .......................................................... 55 DVI-D IN terminal ........................................................... 56 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards .................................. 56 Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio ..... 57 Specifications ................................................................. 58 Dimensions ..................................................................... 60 Trademark acknowledgements ...................................... 60 Index .......................................................................... 61 Avis important concernant la sécurité ................... 63 Précautions de sécurité ........................................... 65 AVERTISSEMENT ............ ............................................. 65 MISES EN GARDE.......... ............................................... 66 Précautions lors du transport.......................................... 67 Précautions lors de linstallation ..................................... 67 Précautions lors de lutilisation ....................................... 67 Sécurité .......................................................................... 68 Remplacement de lunité de la lampe..................... 69 Protections du support de montage au plafond .............. 70 SettingsMaintenance Appendix
Important Information ENGLISH - 6 Precautions with regard to safety If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous. Do not install this projecto r in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of the projector. If the installation location is not strong enough, it may fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage could result. Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If installation is not carrie d out correctly, there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur. Do not use other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. The wall outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Unplug the power plug from the wall outlet immediately when problem occurred. Do not overload the wall outlet. If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire may result. Never attempt to modify or disassemble the projector. High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center. Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust. If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire. Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth. If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet. Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks. Insert the power plug secu rely into the wall outlet. Do not use other than the provided power cord. If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating could result. Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall. Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result. Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet. Failure to observe this may re sult in fire or electric shocks. Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug. Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pu ll it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle. If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire may result. Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary. Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats. Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector. Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector. If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks could result. If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center. Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector. Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electric shocks. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins. Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects. WA R N I N G S
Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH - 7 Important Information Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries. If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin. Immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice. If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice. During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this lig ht, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this lig ht, it can hurt and damage your eyes. Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and disconnect the power plug when you are away from the projector. Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port [allow at least 50 cm (20) of space], otherwise burns or damage could result. Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be carried out by a qualified technician. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result. The lamp can easily become damaged if struck against hard objects or dropped, and injury or malfunctions may result. When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour before handling it. The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can cause burns. Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done. Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit. Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after using it. Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port. Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector. Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves. Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port. Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with oily smoke or steam. Using the projector under such conditions may result in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The plastic deterioration may cause the falling down of the projector which is mounted on the ceiling. Do not set up the projector in a high temperature environment, such as near a heater or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this may result in fire, malfunction or plastic deterioration. Do not set up the projector outdoors. The projector is designed for indoor use only. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord. If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result. Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector. Moving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur. Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector. Failure to observe this may cause the projector to become unbalanced and fall, which could result in damage or injury. Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries or place them into water or fire. Failure to observe this ma y cause the batteries to overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury may result. CAUTIONS
Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH - 8 Important Information When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Use only the specified batteries. If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are used mixing old and new, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly. If you leave used batteries in the remote control for an extended period of time, it may cause liquid leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or explosion. If not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control. If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity may damage the insulation, which could result in fire. Keeping or leaving the remote control with batteries inside may cause insulation deterioration, electrical leakage or explosion which could result in fire. Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result. Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. Electric shocks can result if this is not done. If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close to the broken pieces. Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb the gas which was released when the lamp broke and which contains nearly the same amount of mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces may cause injury. If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek medical advice immediately. Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp unit and check the inside of the projector. Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year. If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required. Please discuss with the Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs. Do not use chemical treated wipes when cleaning. Using chemical treated wipes may result in plastic distortion or deterioration. We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company. Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks. The projector lens need to be handled with care. Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting the projector. When transporting the projector, hold the body at the bottom securely. Do not hold the adjuster legs or the top cover to move the projector, as this may damage the projector. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or accidents. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes, such as near an air conditioner or lighting equipment. The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 47. Cautions when transporting Cautions when installing
Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH - 9 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 technician. See “Ceiling mount bracke t safeguards” on page 56 for the safety cable installation. If using this projector at high elevations 1 400 - 2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, set the HIGH ALTITUDE MODE to ON. See “HIGH ALTITUDE MODE” on page 42. Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened. In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens or the front glass with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything el se, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using the projector, close the front panel cover. Liquid crystal panel Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. Display the white screen test pattern for more than an hour to remove it. See “TEST PATTERN” on page 43. The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. It is recommended to switch off the projector once and try after 1 hour later again. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD. The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and that is characterized as follows. The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration of use. The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by shocks or chipping damage. The lamp may explode only occasionally after using the projector. The lamp may explode if using the projector after the instructed lamp replacement timing. When the lamp exploded, it emits internal smoke-like gas. The lamp life is depends on individual lamp characteristics, usage condition and the installation environment. Especially the consecutive use of the projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life. Optical components If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every day, the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year. Take the safety measures for use of the projector that should cover the following envisioned incidents. The leakage of your personal registered information. Dishonest operation by an untrusted third party. Locking out or prevent anyone else from using the projector by an untrusted third party. Security instruction The connecting network must be secured by firewall or others. Change your password regularly. Do not use password too simple to guess. The Authorized Service C enter will never ask you for the password. Do not share your password with anyone else. Password the projector and restrict access to authorized users only. Cautions on use Security
Precautions with regard to safety ENGLISH - 10 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 Authorized Service Center for lost accessories. Accessories Remote control for PT-F300NTU (x1) N2QAYB000308 Remote control for PT-F300U (x1) N2QAYB000311 AA batteries for remote control (x2) Safety cable TTRA0141 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Power cord (x1) K2CG3DH00054 CD-ROM (x1) TQBH9012 Power cord secure lock (x1) TTRA0182