Panasonic PT-F300E, PT-F300NTE manual Switching the input signal, Enlarging the centred area

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Remote control operation

Switching the input signal

You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while.

The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper right of the projected image and you can confirm the selected input method which is highlighted in yellow. See “INPUT GUIDE” on page 40.

NOTE:

If you select an unplugged input method, the guidance will blink on and off several times.

See “List of compatible signals” on page 54.

See “Connections” on page 21.

Pressing the COMPUTER button

COMPUTER1

H

COMPUTER2

F

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVI

 

 

NOTE:

Only when the COMPUTER2 SELECT is set to INPUT, the COMPUTER2 is selectable.

Pressing the NETWORK button

Only for the network connection operation. See CD- ROM contents for more detailed information.

Pressing the VIDEO button

VIDEO

IH

S-VIDEO

Pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector

Basic Operation

COMPUTER1

H

COMPUTER2

F

 

G

 

 

 

DVI

 

S-VIDEO

 

 

 

F

 

G

 

 

 

NETWORK

I

VIDEO

Enlarging the centred area

You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x.

Enlarging the image

Shifting the centre point

1. Press the DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button once.

Press F G I H to shift the centre point.

The centred area of the image will then be enlarged to 1.5x.

2. Adjust the image size by pressing the DIGITAL ZOOM +/- button.

The image size will be changed in steps of 0.1.

NOTE:

When the COMPUTER signal is projected, the enlargement range will be changed to 1x to 3x. When the FRAME LOCK in POSITION menu is set to ON, the enlargement range is 1x to 2x. See “FRAME LOCK” on page 39.

When the input signal is changed while the DIGITAL ZOOM is activated, the DIGITAL ZOOM will be cancelled.

While DIGITAL ZOOM is activated, FREEZE is not available.

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Contents PT-F300E Important Safety Notice To rain or moistureImportant Safety Notice For business users in the European UnionDeclaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity DoCEnglish Contents Settings MaintenanceContents 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 Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly Do not put your weight on this projectorUse only the specified batteries Do not mix old and new batteriesSecurity Order to get the best picture qualityLiquid crystal panel Optical componentsPower cord secure lock AccessoriesMains lead Minimum required setting screen Read this firstAbout Your Projector Projector bodyTop and front view Control panelAuto cleaning filter ACF Front leg Adjusters Compartment About Your Projector Back and bottom viewSecurity lock Lamp unit compartment Air exhaust portRemote control Attaching a hand strap Top view Remote control indicatorCLOCK, Clock Phase and Signal Search for Battery compartmentScreen size and throw distance Setting upCalculation methods Front leg adjusters and throwing angle Setting upProjection method Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from frontAdjusting the lens shift lever Lens shift and positioningHorizontal shift Vertical shiftWhen the screen position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the projector position is fixed Connecting example Computers ConnectionsBefore connection to the projector LAN terminalConnecting example AV equipment Connecting with Video IN/S-VIDEOConnecting with DVI-D ConnectionsSwitching the projector on/off ConnectingDirect power on function Direct power off functionSwitching the projector on/off Power indicatorPower indicator informs you the status of the power Switching on the projector Switching off 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 Remote control operation Setting up the image position automaticallyOperating range Facing to the projectorSwitching the input signal Enlarging the centred areaResetting to the factory default settings Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW modeCapturing an image Stopping the projectionUsing an assigned function Using the laser pointerDisable the Laser button Laser pointer beam emitter Shown as PT-F300NTEControlling the volume of the speaker Menu Navigation DefaultMain menu and Sub-menu Filter Counter Reset Volume Default Balance DefaultSee CD-ROM contents for more detailed information Menu NavigationAdjusting with the bar scale items Operating procedureNavigating through the menu Displaying the Main menuPicture menu Color Temperature Daylight ViewDigital Cinema Reality TV-SYSTEMPosition menu Aspect Position menuAspect ratio options 169Frame Lock DVI-D Display Option menuON-SCREEN Display Auto Setup Signal SearchWide Mode Sxga ModeOther Functions Menu items ReferProjector Setup menu No Signal SHUT-OFFStatus COMPUTER2 SelectInstallation High Altitude ModeAudio Setting EmulateFilter Counter Reset Test PatternInitialize ALL Remaining Filter of Status in ProjectorPassword Password ChangeSecurity menu Text DisplayMenu Lock Password Control Device SetupMenu Lock Security menuWireless LAN PT-F300NTEonly Network menuItems in Network menu Network menu, the following items are availableTEMP, Lamp and Filter Indicators Managing the indicated problemsLamp indicator Temp indicatorCleaning the projector Care and ReplacementReplacing the Lamp unit Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter ACF Care and Replacement Replacement procedureWhen to replace the ACF Before replacing the ACFResetting the Remaining Counter Reset in Projector SetupTurn the projector upside down and place it gently On a soft clothTroubleshooting List of compatible signals Technical InformationQuality*2 KHz MHzSerial terminal Technical Information Cable specifications Control commandsComputer connection guidance ProjectorLamp switching Switching input SignalsInput signal Remote terminalInstalling the safety cable Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsDVI-D in terminal Screen size and throw distance for 169 aspect ratio Specifications Wireless LAN Compatible Wireless channelDimensions WeightTrademark acknowledgements DimensionsUnit mm Aspect Audio Audio Setting IndexPicture Mode Index

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