Panasonic PT-FW300U, PT-FW300NTU Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter ACF, Before replacing the ACF

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Care and Replacement

Replacement procedure

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.

Lamp unit cover

Lamp unit cover fixing screws

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.

Lamp unit fixing screws

Handles

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 installed securely.

7.Tighten the 2 lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Lamp unit fixing screws

Press here

8.Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the 2 lamp unit cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips- head screwdriver.

Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF)

Before replacing the ACF

Wait until the cooling fan stops and the power indicator turn to red.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement ACF (ET-ACF100).

When 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.

NOTE:

See “WARNING MESSAGE” on page 38.

See “REMAINING FILTER” on page 41.

See “FILTER indicator” on page 47.

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 environment of usage. Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement ACF.

If you use the projector at 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above 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

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Contents PT-FW300U Dear Panasonic Customer Important Safety NoticeDeclaration of Conformity Important Safety NoticeTrade Name PanasonicContents Maintenance SettingsContents AppendixPrecautions with regard to safety Do not set up the projector outdoors Precautions with regard to safetyDo not look into the lens while the projector is being used Do not put your weight on this projector Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptlyUse only the specified batteries Do not mix old and new batteriesOrder to get the best picture quality SecurityLiquid crystal panel Optical componentsPower cord AccessoriesPower cord secure lock Read this first Minimum required setting screenProjector body About Your ProjectorTop and front view Control panelAbout Your Projector Back and bottom view Auto cleaning filter ACF Front leg Adjusters CompartmentSecurity lock Lamp unit compartment Air exhaust portAttaching a hand strap Top view Remote control indicator Remote controlCLOCK, Clock Phase and Signal Search for Battery compartmentScreen size and throw distance Setting upCalculation methods Projection size 16 Throw distance LSetting up Front leg adjusters and throwing angleProjection method Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from frontLens shift and positioning Adjusting the lens shift leverHorizontal shift Vertical shiftWhen the screen position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the projector position is fixed Connections Connecting example ComputersBefore connection to the projector LAN terminalConnecting with Video IN/S-VIDEO Connecting example AV equipmentConnecting with DVI-D ConnectionsPower cord Switching the projector on/offConnecting Direct power on functionSwitching the projector on/off Power indicatorPower indicator informs you the status of the power Switching off the projector Switching on the projectorSwitch the Main Power on Press the power button Switch off the Main Power on the back of the projectorProjecting an image Selecting the input signalPositioning the image Setting up the image position automatically Remote control operationOperating range Facing to the projectorEnlarging the centered area Switching the input signalProjecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode Resetting to the factory default settingsCapturing an image Stopping the projectionSwitching the signal Using an assigned functionSide by Side function signal combination table Projecting 2 different source image at a timeControlling the volume of the speaker Using the laser pointerDisable the Laser button Laser pointer beam emitterMain menu and Sub-menu Menu NavigationInput Guide OSD DesignMenu Navigation Closed Caption SettingOperating procedure Adjusting with the bar scale itemsNavigating through the menu Displaying the Main menuPicture menu Daylight View Color TemperatureDigital Cinema Reality TV-SYSTEMPosition menu Position menu AspectAspect ratio options 169Frame Lock Screen Setting Closed Caption SettingDisplay Option menu DVI-DSignal Search Auto SetupWide Mode Sxga ModeDisplay Option menu Other FunctionsNo Signal SHUT-OFF Projector Setup menuStatus COMPUTER2 SelectHigh Altitude Mode InstallationAudio Setting Function ButtonTest Pattern Filter Counter ResetInitialize ALL Remaining Filter of Status in ProjectorPassword Change PasswordSecurity menu Text DisplayControl Device Setup Menu Lock PasswordMenu Lock Security menuNetwork menu Wireless LAN PT-FW300NTUonlyItems in Network menu Network menu, the following items are availableManaging the indicated problems TEMP, Lamp and Filter IndicatorsLamp indicator Temp indicatorCleaning the projector Care and ReplacementReplacing the Lamp unit Care and Replacement Replacement procedure Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter ACFWhen to replace the ACF Before replacing the ACFCounter Reset in Projector Setup Resetting the RemainingTurn the projector upside down and place it gently On a soft clothTroubleshooting Technical Information List of compatible signalsQuality*2 KHz MHzSerial terminal Control commands Technical Information Cable specificationsComputer connection guidance ProjectorSwitching input Signals Lamp switchingInput signal Remote terminalInstalling the safety cable Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsDVI-D in terminal Screen size and throw distance for 43 aspect ratio Screen size and throw distance for 169 aspect ratioSW m = SD x SH m = SD x LW m = 0.0339 x SD LT m = 0.0653 x SDSpecifications OUT VideoDVI-D AudioTrademark acknowledgements DimensionsUnit mm Function IndexIndex Picture ModePT-FW300NTU/PT-FW300U Avis important concernant la sécuritéNuméro de série Avertissement Avis important concernant la sécuritéAdvertencia Déclaration de conformitéAvertissement Précautions de sécuritéPrécautions de sécurité Mises EN GardePrécautions lors du transport Précautions lors de linstallationPrécautions lors de lutilisation Affichage à cristaux liquides SécuritéComposants optiques Délai de remplacement de lUnité de la lampe Remplacement de lunité de la lampeAvant de remplacer le lUnité de la lampe Protections du support de montage au plafond Installation du câble de sécuritéRetirer et remplacer la lampe