Panasonic PT-F300E manual Care and Replacement, Cleaning the projector, Replacing the Lamp unit

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Care and Replacement

Cleaning the projector

Before cleaning the projector

Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Unplug all the cables from the projector.

Cleaning the outer surface of the projector

Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.

If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.

If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.

Cleaning the lens and front glass surface

Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.

Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a screen.

Replacing the Lamp unit

Before replacing the Lamp unit

Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAF100).

When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector.

NOTE:

•Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.

•Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.

When to replace the lamp unit

The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 5 000 hours, and at 6 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using RUNTIME of STATUS in the PROJECTOR SETUP menu.

On screen

LAMP indicator

Indication

REPLACE LAMP

Maintenance

Over 5 000 hours

“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the

 

upper left of the screen for 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the

Illuminates red.

Over 6 000 hours

upper left of the screen, and it will stay until

you respond.

 

 

 

 

To clear the screen, press any button.

 

NOTE:

•The guide times, 5 000 and 6 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and are not a guaranteed time.

•For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp unit.

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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 Contents SettingsMaintenance AppendixPrecautions 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 Use only the specified batteries Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptlyDo not put your weight on this projector Do not mix old and new batteriesLiquid crystal panel SecurityOrder to get the best picture quality Optical componentsMains lead AccessoriesPower cord secure lock Minimum required setting screen Read this firstTop and front view About Your ProjectorProjector body Control panelSecurity lock Auto cleaning filter ACF Front leg Adjusters CompartmentAbout Your Projector Back and bottom view Lamp unit compartment Air exhaust portCLOCK, Clock Phase and Signal Search for Remote controlAttaching a hand strap Top view Remote control indicator Battery compartmentCalculation methods Setting upScreen size and throw distance Projection method Front leg adjusters and throwing angleSetting up Mounting on the ceiling and projecting from frontHorizontal shift Adjusting the lens shift leverLens shift and positioning Vertical shiftWhen the projector position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the screen position is fixed Before connection to the projector Connecting example ComputersConnections LAN terminalConnecting with DVI-D Connecting example AV equipmentConnecting with Video IN/S-VIDEO ConnectionsDirect power on function Switching the projector on/offConnecting Direct power off functionPower indicator informs you the status of the power Power indicatorSwitching the projector on/off Switch the Main Power on Press the power button Switching on the projectorSwitching off the projector Switch off the Main Power on the back of the projectorPositioning the image Selecting the input signalProjecting an image Operating range Remote control operationSetting up the image position automatically Facing to the projectorSwitching the input signal Enlarging the centred areaCapturing an image Resetting to the factory default settingsProjecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode Stopping the projectionDisable the Laser button Using an assigned functionUsing the laser pointer Laser pointer beam emitter Shown as PT-F300NTEControlling the volume of the speaker Main menu and Sub-menu DefaultMenu Navigation See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information Filter Counter ResetVolume Default Balance Default Menu NavigationNavigating through the menu Adjusting with the bar scale itemsOperating procedure Displaying the Main menuPicture menu Digital Cinema Reality Color TemperatureDaylight View TV-SYSTEMPosition menu Aspect ratio options AspectPosition menu 169Frame Lock ON-SCREEN Display Display Option menuDVI-D Wide Mode Auto SetupSignal Search Sxga ModeOther Functions Menu items ReferStatus Projector Setup menuNo Signal SHUT-OFF COMPUTER2 SelectAudio Setting InstallationHigh Altitude Mode EmulateInitialize ALL Filter Counter ResetTest Pattern Remaining Filter of Status in ProjectorSecurity menu PasswordPassword Change Text DisplayMenu Lock Menu Lock PasswordControl Device Setup Security menuItems in Network menu Wireless LAN PT-F300NTEonlyNetwork menu Network menu, the following items are availableLamp indicator TEMP, Lamp and Filter IndicatorsManaging the indicated problems Temp indicatorReplacing the Lamp unit Care and ReplacementCleaning the projector When to replace the ACF Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter ACFCare and Replacement Replacement procedure Before replacing the ACFTurn the projector upside down and place it gently Resetting the RemainingCounter Reset in Projector Setup On a soft clothTroubleshooting Quality*2 List of compatible signalsTechnical Information KHz MHzSerial terminal Computer connection guidance Technical Information Cable specificationsControl commands ProjectorInput signal Lamp switchingSwitching input Signals Remote terminalDVI-D in terminal Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsInstalling the safety cable Screen size and throw distance for 169 aspect ratio Specifications Dimensions Wireless LAN CompatibleWireless channel WeightUnit mm DimensionsTrademark acknowledgements Aspect Audio Audio Setting IndexPicture Mode Index

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