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Panasonic PT-F300U, PTF300NTU E, Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF)

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Care and Replacement

ENGLISH - 49

Maintenance

JReplacement procedure

QRemoving and replacing the lamp unit

1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2

lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the

projector until the screws turn freely, and remove

the lamp unit cover.

2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2

lamp unit fixing screws.

3. Hold the handles of the lamp unit and release the

lamp unit lock.

4. Pull the used lamp unit gently from the projector.

5. Replace the new lamp unit in correct direction.

RUNTIME of STATUS in the PROJECTOR SETUP

menu will be reset to “0” automatically.

6. Press in the lamp unit until it clicks and make sure

the unit is installed securely.

7. Tighten the 2 lamp unit fixing screws securely with

a Phillips-head screwdriver.

8. Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the 2 lamp

unit cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips-

head screwdriver.

JBefore replacing the ACF

Wait until the cooling fan stops and the power indicator turn to red.

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement ACF (ET-ACF100).

JWhen to replace the ACF

ACF is consumable product and effects on ventilation. The FILTER indicator will inform you of the replacement

timing. You can check the remaining amount of the ACF in REMAINING FILTER of STATUS in PROJECTOR

SETUP menu.

Lamp unit cover fixing screws

Lamp unit cover

Handles

Lamp unit

fixing screws

Lamp unit

fixing screws Press here

Replacing the Auto Cleaning Filter (ACF)

NOTE:

• See “WARNING MESSAGE” on page 38.

• See “REMAINING FILTER” on page 41.

• See “FILTER indicator” on page 47.

• The ACF operational sound may be heard.

• While the ACF is operating, the FILTER indicator will flash in green.

• When the FILTER indicator illuminate in orange, the remaining time of the ACF is less than 200 hours. This is rough

estimated time and it depends on environment of usage. Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a

replacement ACF.

• If you use the projector at 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, it may cause malfunction of the ACF.

• If you keep using the projector after the FILTER indicator illuminating in red, the indicator will start to flash in red for

10 minutes and the projector will be switched off.

Contents

Main E Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: Important Safety Notice E Contents JQuick steps 2. Connect with other devices See Connections on page 19. 1. Set up your projector See Setting up on page 15. Important Information Preparation Getting Started Basic Operation E Contents Important Menu Navigation .......................................................30 PICTURE menu..........................................................33 Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS E CAUTIONS E Cautions when transporting Cautions when installing E Cautions on use Security E Accessories E Read this first JINITIAL SETTING INSTALLATION HIGH ALTITUDE MODE Minimum required setting screen About Your Projector Control panel JTop and front view Projector body About Your Projector JBack and bottom view About Your Projector E Remote control E Setting up JCalculation methods Screen size and throw distance E Projection method Front leg adjusters and throwing angle Setting up E JAdjusting the lens shift lever QHorizontal shift QVertical shift Lens shift and positioning Setting up JProjector location range QWhen the screen position is fixed QWhen the projector position is fixed E Connections JLAN terminal Before connection to the projector Connecting example: Computers Connections E JConnecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN JConnecting with DVI-D IN Connecting example: AV equipment E Switching the projector on/off JConnecting JDisconnecting JDirect power on function JDirect power off function E The power indicator informs you the status of the power. Power indicator Switching the projector on/off E Switching on the projector Switching off the projector E Projecting an image Selecting the input signal Positioning the image E Remote control operation QFacing to the projector QFacing to the screen Operating range Setting up the image position automatically E JPressing the COMPUTER button JPressing the NETWORK button JPressing the VIDEO button JPressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector QEnlarging the image QShifting the center point E QSwitching the position QChanging the image size QCapturing a new image Capturing an image Stopping the projection Resetting to the factory default settings E JDisable the LASER button Using an assigned function Using the laser pointer Page E Menu Navigation DISPLAY OPTION PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE Menu Navigation PROJECTOR SETUP NETWORK SECURITY Menu Navigation E JDisplaying the Main menu JAdjusting with the bar scale items JReturning to the previous menu JOperating procedure PICTURE menu PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS HigherLower BrighterDarker E COLOR TEMPERATURE DAYLIGHT VIEW DIGITAL CINEMA REALITY NOISE REDUCTION TV-SYSTEM POSITION menu OVER SCAN SHIFT KEYSTONE DOT CLOCK E JAspect ratio options QAUTO Q4:3 Q16:9 Page E DISPLAY OPTION menu JINPUT GUIDE JOSD DESIGN JWARNING MESSAGE JDVI EDID E QEditing the original text STARTUP LOGO AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH E OTHER FUNCTIONS E PROJECTOR SETUP menu STATUS QSIGNAL QRUNTIME QREMAINING FILTER E JVOLUME JBALANCE JIN STANDBY MODE JAUDIO IN SELECT E QCOMPUTER2 FILTER COUNTER RESET TEST PATTERN INITIALIZE ALL SECURITY menu JEntering the SECURITY menu QAfter you change the password PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE E JCONTROL PANEL JREMOTE CONTROLLER MENU LOCK MENU LOCK PASSWORD NETWORK menu In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. Remote control Control panel Items in NETWORK menu E TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators JLAMP indicator JTEMP indicator JFILTER indicator Managing the indicated problems Care and Replacement REPLACE LAMP JBefore cleaning the projector JCleaning the outer surface of the projector JCleaning the lens and front glass surface E JReplacement procedure QRemoving and replacing the lamp unit JBefore replacing the ACF JWhen to replace the ACF Care and Replacement JReplacement procedure JResetting the REMAINING FILTER Troubleshooting E Technical Information Mode Display List of compatible signals resolution (dots) Scanning frequency Dot clock E JConnection JCommunication settings JBasic format Serial terminal A B C D E F G H I E JCable specifications Projector PC (DTE) (When connected to a personal computer) JControl commands E JLAMP switching JSwitching input signals REMOTE terminal E JInstalling the safety cable DVI-D IN terminal Ceiling mount bracket safeguards E JCalculation methods Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio E Specifications Page E Dimensions Trademark acknowledgements Index Index F Avis important concernant la scurit Cher client Panasonic: Avis important concernant la scurit F Prcautions de scurit AVERTISSEMENT F MISES EN GARDE F Prcautions lors de l'utilisation F Scurit Remplacement de l'unit de la lampe REMPLACER LA LAMPE Remplacement de l'unit de la lampe F Protections du support de montage au plafond