Panasonic PT-F300NTE manual Security, Order to get the best picture quality, Liquid crystal panel

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Precautions with regard to safety

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 separate installation kit (Model No. ET-PKF100H, ET-PKF100S). Furthermore, all installation work is should only be carried out by a qualified technician.

See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 58 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 44.

Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened.

Important Information

Cautions on use

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 else, 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 45.

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 characterised 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 even when lamp usage is less than 1 year.

Optical components

If you use the projector consecutively 12 hours every day, the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year.

Security

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 Authorised Service Centre 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.

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Contents PT-F300E To rain or moisture Important Safety NoticeFor business users in the European Union Important Safety NoticeDeclaration of Conformity DoC Declaration of ConformityEnglish Contents 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 panelMains lead AccessoriesPower cord secure lock 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 off function Switching the projector on/offConnecting Direct power on functionPower 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 centred 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-F300NTE Using an assigned functionUsing the laser pointer Disable the Laser buttonControlling the volume of the speaker Main menu and Sub-menu DefaultMenu Navigation Menu Navigation Filter Counter ResetVolume Default Balance Default See CD-ROM contents for more detailed informationDisplaying 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 Display Option menuDVI-D Sxga Mode Auto SetupSignal Search Wide ModeMenu items Refer Other FunctionsCOMPUTER2 Select Projector Setup menuNo Signal SHUT-OFF StatusEmulate 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-F300NTEonlyNetwork 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 Weight Wireless LAN CompatibleWireless channel DimensionsUnit mm DimensionsTrademark acknowledgements Index Aspect Audio Audio SettingIndex Picture Mode

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