Panasonic PT-F300NTE, PT-F300E manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Reference

 

 

page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The mains lead may not be connected.

23

 

 

 

The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.

25

 

 

Power does not turn on.

No electric supply is at the mains socket.

23

 

 

TEMP indicator is lit or flashes.

49

 

 

 

LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.

49

 

 

 

The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.

51

 

 

 

The circuit breakers have tripped.

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The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal

22

 

 

No picture appears.

properly.

 

 

 

The input selection setting may not be correct.

28

 

 

 

The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.

35

 

 

 

The AV MUTE function may be in use.

29

 

 

 

The lens focus may not have been set correctly.

26

 

 

The picture is fuzzy.

The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.

17

 

 

The lens may be dirty.

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

The projector may be tilted too much.

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The colour is pale or

COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.

35

 

 

The input source which is connected to the projector may not be

32

 

 

greyish.

 

 

adjusted correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound can be heard

The audio signal source may not be connected properly.

21

 

 

A cable may be connected to the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal.

15

 

 

from the internal speaker.

 

 

The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting.

31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The control buttons of the

CONTROL PANEL of CONTROL DEVICE SETUP in SECURITY

 

 

 

menu is disabled. If you have a loss of the remote control while the

47

 

 

projector do not operate.

CONTROL PANEL is disabled, press and hold the MENU button for

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 seconds with pressing the ENTER button.

 

 

 

 

REMOTE CONTROLLER of CONTROL DEVICE SETUP in

47

 

 

 

SECURITY menu is disabled.

-

 

 

The remote control does

The batteries may be weak.

 

 

not operate.

The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.

16

 

 

27

 

 

 

The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be

 

 

 

obstructed.

27

 

 

 

The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The picture does not

The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly.

36

 

 

There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.

-

 

 

display correctly.

 

 

A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.

54

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The cable may be longer than the optional cable.

-

 

 

 

The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct.

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing

 

 

Picture from a computer

 

 

 

the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method

 

 

Maintenance

does not appear.

varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation

40

 

DVI-D graphic board does

DVI-D IN setting in DISPLAY OPTION menu may be incorrect setting.

 

 

provided with your computer for further details.)

 

 

 

 

COMPUTER2 SELECT setting in PROJECTOR SETUP menu is not

43

 

 

 

correct.

 

 

 

 

The graphic board driver of the computer needs to be updated to the

-

 

 

Picture from a computer

latest version.

 

 

 

 

 

not appear.

The computer may need to be restarted after switching DVI-D IN

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setting in DISPLAY OPTION menu of the projector correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 Maintenance SettingsContents 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 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 componentsMains lead 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 compartmentCalculation methods Setting upScreen size and throw distance Setting 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 projector position is fixed Setting up Projector location rangeWhen the screen 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 ConnectionsConnecting Switching the projector on/offDirect power on function Direct power off functionPower indicator informs you the status of the power Power indicatorSwitching the projector on/off 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 projectorPositioning the image Selecting the input signalProjecting an image Setting up the image position automatically Remote control operationOperating range Facing to the projectorEnlarging the centred area Switching the input signalProjecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode Resetting to the factory default settingsCapturing an image Stopping the projectionUsing the laser pointer Using an assigned functionDisable the Laser button Laser pointer beam emitter Shown as PT-F300NTEControlling the volume of the speaker Main menu and Sub-menu DefaultMenu Navigation Volume Default Balance Default Filter Counter ResetSee CD-ROM contents for more detailed information Menu NavigationOperating 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 ON-SCREEN Display Display Option menuDVI-D Signal Search Auto SetupWide Mode Sxga ModeMenu items Refer Other FunctionsNo Signal SHUT-OFF Projector Setup menuStatus COMPUTER2 SelectHigh Altitude Mode InstallationAudio Setting EmulateTest 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-F300NTEonlyItems in Network menu Network menu, the following items are availableManaging the indicated problems TEMP, Lamp and Filter IndicatorsLamp indicator Temp indicatorReplacing the Lamp unit Care and ReplacementCleaning the projector 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 terminalDVI-D in terminal Ceiling mount bracket safeguardsInstalling the safety cable Screen size and throw distance for 169 aspect ratio Specifications Wireless channel Wireless LAN CompatibleDimensions WeightUnit mm DimensionsTrademark acknowledgements Index Aspect Audio Audio SettingIndex Picture Mode

PT-F300NTE, PT-F300E specifications

The Panasonic PT-F300E and PT-F300NTE are advanced projectors that deliver exceptional performance and versatility for various applications, from educational environments to corporate settings. Both models incorporate cutting-edge technologies and design features that make them stand out in the competitive projector market.

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