Panasonic PT-F300NTU, PT-F300U TEMP, Lamp and Filter Indicators, Managing the indicated problems

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TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators

Managing the indicated problems

If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP and/or FILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.

1.

Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the

 

 

projector in proper way.

 

2.

Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP

LAMP TEMP FILTER

 

and/or FILTER indicators.

3.

Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the

 

 

problem.

 

4.Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.

NOTE:

• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.

LAMP indicator

Indicator

Illuminating red

Flashing red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RUNTIME of STATUS in

 

 

 

Problem

the PROJECTOR

LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.

SETUP menu has

 

 

 

 

 

reached 5 000 hours.

 

 

 

 

Lamp unit will run out

The MAIN POWER is

 

 

Cause

switched on again before

Lamp circuit failure,

 

soon and needs to be

Lamp unit is damaged.

the lamp unit is cooled

abnormal function.

 

replaced.

 

 

enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let the lamp unit cool

 

 

Remedy

See “Replacing the Lamp

down and turn on the

Contact an Authorized

See “Replacing the Lamp

unit” on page 48.

MAIN POWER after

Service Center.

unit” on page 48.

 

 

 

90 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TEMP indicator

Indicator

Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.

 

Flashing red and power is turned off

 

 

 

Problem

The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.

 

 

 

 

 

Cause

The ventilation openings are

The room temperature is too high.

The projector is located at high

covered.

elevations (above 1 400 - 2 700 m).

 

 

Remedy

Remove the object(s) from the

Reinstall the projector in

Turn on the projector*1 and set the

ventilation openings or clear

temperature controlled place. See

HIGH ALTITUDE MODE to ON.

 

around the projector.

page 58.

See page 42.

 

 

 

 

*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.

FILTER indicator

When the FILTER indicator is flashing green, the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF) is normally rolling up.

Indicator

Illuminating red

Flashing red

Flashing orange

Illuminating orange

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

REMAINING FILTER has

Detect no ACF or

The ACF cannot operate

REMAINING FILTER has

turned yellow. See

turned red. See page 41.

abnormal ACF.

properly.

 

page 41.

 

 

 

 

Cause

 

ACF is not attached or the

Foreign object is blocking

 

ACF has been run out.

attached ACF is

ACF is running out.

 

 

dysfunctional.

the ACF operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Replacing the Auto

 

Remove the foreign

 

Remedy

Attach the ACF or replace

object or contact an

Prepare the ACF for

Cleaning Filter (ACF)” on

to new ACF.

Authorized Service

replacement.

 

page 49.

 

Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance

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Contents PT-F300U Dear Panasonic Customer Important Safety NoticePanasonic Important Safety NoticeDeclaration of Conformity Model Number PT-F300NTU /PT-F300U Trade NameContents Appendix SettingsMaintenance ContentsPrecautions with regard to safety Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used Precautions with regard to safetyDo not set up the projector outdoors Do not mix old and new batteries Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptlyDo not put your weight on this projector Use only the specified batteriesOptical components SecurityOrder to get the best picture quality Liquid crystal panelPower cord secure lock AccessoriesPower cord Read this first Minimum required setting screenControl panel About Your ProjectorProjector body Top and front viewLamp unit compartment Air exhaust port Auto cleaning filter ACF Front leg Adjusters CompartmentAbout Your Projector Back and bottom view Security lockBattery compartment Remote controlAttaching a hand strap Top view Remote control indicator CLOCK, Clock Phase and Signal Search forCalculation methods Setting upScreen size and throw distance Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from front Front leg adjusters and throwing angleSetting up Projection methodVertical shift Adjusting the lens shift leverLens shift and positioning Horizontal shiftWhen the projector position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the screen position is fixed LAN terminal Connecting example ComputersConnections Before connection to the projectorConnections Connecting example AV equipmentConnecting with Video IN/S-VIDEO Connecting with DVI-DDirect power on function Switching the projector on/offPower cord ConnectingPower indicator informs you the status of the power Power indicatorSwitching the projector on/off Switch off the Main Power on the back of the projector Switching on the projectorSwitching off the projector Switch the Main Power on Press the power buttonPositioning the image Selecting the input signalProjecting an image Facing to the projector Remote control operationSetting up the image position automatically Operating rangeEnlarging the centered area Switching the input signalStopping the projection Resetting to the factory default settingsProjecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode Capturing an imageLaser pointer beam emitter Shown as PT-F300NTU Using an assigned functionUsing the laser pointer Disable the Laser buttonControlling the volume of the speaker Main menu and Sub-menu Menu NavigationMenu Navigation Closed Caption SettingFilter Counter Reset Displaying the Main menu Adjusting with the bar scale itemsOperating procedure Navigating through the menuPicture menu TV-SYSTEM Color TemperatureDaylight View Digital Cinema RealityPosition menu 169 AspectPosition menu Aspect ratio optionsFrame Lock ON-SCREEN Display Closed Caption SettingDisplay Option menu DVI-DSxga Mode Auto SetupSignal Search Wide ModeOther Functions COMPUTER2 Select Projector Setup menuNo Signal SHUT-OFF StatusFunction Button InstallationHigh Altitude Mode Audio SettingRemaining Filter of Status in Projector Filter Counter ResetTest Pattern Initialize ALLText Display PasswordPassword Change Security menuSecurity menu Menu Lock PasswordControl Device Setup Menu LockNetwork menu, the following items are available Wireless LAN PT-F300NTUonlyNetwork menu Items in Network menuTemp indicator TEMP, Lamp and Filter IndicatorsManaging the indicated problems Lamp indicatorReplacing the Lamp unit Care and ReplacementCleaning the projector Before replacing the ACF Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter ACFCare and Replacement Replacement procedure When to replace the ACFOn a soft cloth Resetting the RemainingCounter Reset in Projector Setup Turn the projector upside down and place it gentlyTroubleshooting KHz MHz List of compatible signalsTechnical Information Quality*2Serial terminal Projector Technical Information Cable specificationsControl commands Computer connection guidanceRemote terminal Lamp switchingSwitching input Signals Input signalDVI-D in terminal Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsInstalling the safety cable Screen size and throw distance for 169 aspect ratio Specifications Audio VideoOUT DVI-DUnit mm DimensionsTrademark acknowledgements Digital Cinema Reality Digital Zoom IndexIndex Picture ModeNuméro de modèle PT-F300NTU /PT-F300U Numéro de série Avis important concernant la sécuritéDéclaration de conformité Avis important concernant la sécuritéAvertissement AdvertenciaAvertissement Précautions de sécuritéPrécautions de sécurité Mises EN GardePrécautions lors de lutilisation Précautions lors de linstallationPrécautions lors du transport Composants optiques SécuritéAffichage à cristaux liquides Avant de remplacer le lUnité de la lampe Remplacement de lunité de la lampeDélai de remplacement de lUnité de la lampe Retirer et remplacer la lampe Installation du câble de sécuritéProtections du support de montage au plafond
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