Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use Model No. PT-FW300NTE PT-FW300E (PT-FW300NTE) Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Important Information Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
Important Information Important Safety Notice Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (DoC) This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC for this product from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.
Important Information Important Safety Notice ENGLISH - 5
Contents J Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 17. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 21. Important Information Important Safety Notice ............................................. 2 Declaration of Conformity.................................................. 4 Precautions with regard to safety............................. 8 WARNINGS ...................................................................... 8 CAUTIONS.............................................
Maintenance Menu Navigation .......................................................32 TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators ...................... 49 Main menu and Sub-menu.............................................. 32 Navigating through the menu.......................................... 34 Care and Replacement............................................. 50 DISPLAY OPTION menu ...........................................40 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY .................................................. 40 DVI-D IN..
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries. If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin. Immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice. If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice. During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Use only the specified batteries. If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.
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.
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
Read this first Minimum required setting screen When you start the projection for the first time, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed. J INITIAL SETTING INSTALLATION Select the required installation method.
About Your Projector Projector body J Top and front view Preparation Indicators Power indicator (page 24) LAMP indicator (page 49) TEMP indicator (page 49) FILTER indicator (page 49) Remote control signal receptor (page 27) Ambient Luminance Sensor (ALS) (page 36) Lens shift lever (page 19) Air intake port Speaker Projection lens Levers Focus lever (page 26) Zoom lever (page 26) Front panel cover Hold both sides of the top corner of the front panel cover to open or close.
About Your Projector J Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening. MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off. (page 25) Preparation Lamp unit compartment (page 50) Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable.
About Your Projector Remote control Attaching a hand strap You can attach a favourite strap on to the remote control. Top view Remote control signal emitters (page 27) Preparation Laser pointer beam emitter (page 31) Power button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between standby mode and projection mode. (page 23) Automatically adjust the setting of SHIFT, DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE and SIGNAL SEARCH for the projected image of COMPUTER/ DVI signal. (page 27) Project a laser pointer.
Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SD SH Projected image Shown as 16:10 SW All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. Projection size (16 : 10) Screen Diagonal (SD) (0.84 m) (1.02 m) (1.27 m) (1.52 m) (1.78 m) (2.03 m) (2.29 m) (2.54 m) (3.05 m) (3.81 m) (5.08 m) (6.35 m) (7.
Setting up Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 44.
Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift lever within the shift range of the lens. J Adjusting the lens shift lever 1. Open the front panel cover. 2. Screw the lens shift lever counterclockwise to unlock. 3. Move the lens shift lever to adjust the projected image position. 4. Screw the lens shift lever clockwise to lock.
Setting up J Projector location range You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 26.
Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. If the input signal is affected by signal jitter, the projected image may have poor image quality and timebase correction is effective. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 54.
Connections Connecting example: AV equipment J Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN To S-VIDEO output DVD player OR To video output or audio output Video player Getting Started Audio system NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. J Connecting with DVI-D IN To computer output To HDMI output HDMI equipped DVD player (HDCP) To audio output Audio system NOTE: • DVI-D is single link. • Prepare a HDMI - DVI-D cable for HDMI connection.
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead J Connecting J Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 1. Unplug the mains lead from the mains socket. 2. Depress the latch and slide the cover off. Latch Rail guide 3. Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until it clicks. 3. Slide the power cord secure lock up along the side guide rail and remove. Rail guide 4.
Switching the projector on/off Power indicator The power indicator informs you the status of the power. When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, you cannot switch on the power. See “TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators” on page 49. Power indicator Indicator status Status No illumination or flashing Lit RED The MAIN POWER is switched off. The MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is in standby mode. When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, not available to switch on the power.
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. The power indicator lights up in red. 2. Open the front panel cover. This is not necessary in remote control operation. 3. Press the power button. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO will be displayed on the screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 41.
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” on page 28. NOTE: • SIGNAL SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See “SIGNAL SEARCH” on page 41. The image will be projected on the screen. Positioning the image 1. Open the front panel cover. 2.
Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"), approximately ± 30° vertically and horizontally. Q Facing to the projector Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the remote control signal receptor on front/back of the projector and press the required buttons to operate. Q Facing to the screen Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector.
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.
Remote control operation Capturing an image Press the FREEZE button to capture the image and stop the audio, and you can see it as a still picture while the AV equipment are continuing. Press the FREEZE button again to escape and return to the continuing image. Stopping the projection You can stop the projection and audio sound through the projector for saving electrical power. Press the AV MUTE button again to escape. Resetting to the factory default settings See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
Remote control operation Using an assigned function You can assign a selected function to the FUNCTION button. Following functions are assignable. Options Functions Refer DISABLE Deactivate the FUNCTION button. - ASPECT Display the ASPECT menu. 38 PICTURE MODE Display the PICTURE MODE menu. 35 DAYLIGHT VIEW Display the DAYLIGHT VIEW menu. 36 NOTE: • See “FUNCTION BUTTON” on page 44.
Remote control operation Using the laser pointer You can highlight items on the screen with the red laser pointer while projecting the image in presentations or visual demonstrations as an eye-catching pointing device. Hold down the LASER button to go on the laser pointer and release to go off. J Disable the LASER button Top view Deactivating switch On Off Laser pointer beam emitter Cautions You can disable the LASER button for an accidental operation. 1.
Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G I H buttons. See “Menu Navigation” on page 32. The underlined items are factory default settings. Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
Menu Navigation DVI-D IN page 40 DISABLE PICTURE MODE DVI EDID EDID1 EDID2(PC) 16-235 SCREEN SETTING page 40 SCREEN FORMAT 16:10 16:9 page 41 OFF page 41 BUTTON SIGNAL SEARCH page 41 OFF BACK COLOR page 41 AUDIO IN AUDIO IN COMPUTER2 COM.
Menu Navigation Navigating through the menu J Displaying the Main menu J Operating procedure Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance. Main menu Sub-menu 1. Press F G to scroll to the required main menu item and press the ENTER button to select. The selected item is highlighted in orange and the sub-menu is displayed on the right. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel COLOR You can adjust the colour saturation of the projected image. (Available with VIDEO/S-VIDEO/YPBPR/RGB movie/DVI movie signals only) See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options.
PICTURE menu COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. LOW DEFAULT HIGH More bluish Balanced white More reddish TV-SYSTEM When the video signal is changed, the setting switches automatically. You can switch the setting manually to match the video data. Press I H to cycle through the options.
POSITION menu Remote control Control panel SHIFT V When H-FIT setting in ASPECT menu is selected, you can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment by pressing I H. (Available with signals from NETWORK only) See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct keystone.
POSITION menu ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. Press I H to cycle through the options. J Aspect ratio options Q H-FIT The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the horizontal limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting size with preserving original ratio and the vertical edge will be cropped. Q AUTO Signals which contains an identifying aspect signal will be detected and automatically project the image in proper ratio.
POSITION menu J Menu items displaying pattern depends on signals SCREEN FORMAT menu setting (See page 40) Signals 16:10 VIDEO/S-VIDEO/YPBPR NTSC 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT IH THROUGH AUTO IH 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT IH THROUGH 1 080/50i, 1 080/60i, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1 080/60p, 16:9 IH V-FIT IH HV-FIT IH 4:3 1 080/50p 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT COMPUTER IH THROUGH COMPUTER WXGA768, WIDE720, 16:9 IH V-FIT IH HV-FIT IH 4:3 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p WIDE signals except WXGA768, WIDE720, 16:9 IH 4:
DISPLAY OPTION menu Remote control Control panel DVI-D IN NOTE: See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available. Press I H to cycle through the options. DETAILED SIMPLE OFF Function Display the input method by graphic. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 3 seconds without any operation.
DISPLAY OPTION menu STARTUP LOGO AUTO SETUP You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option. STARTUP LOGO will be displayed for 30 seconds. ON OFF USER You can turn off the AUTO SETUP button function for when the COMPUTER signal is detected.
DISPLAY OPTION menu OTHER FUNCTIONS From menu operation, you can apply to the functions, which are only for the remote control. Menu items AUTO SETUP FREEZE AV MUTE SIDE BY SIDE INDEX-WINDOW DIGITAL ZOOM Settings ENGLISH - 42 Refer See page 27. See page 29. See page 29. See page 30. See page 29. You can enlarge the projected image. Press I H to adjust the size, and press the ENTER button. Press the RETURN button to return to the normal projection.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu Remote control Control panel COMPUTER2 SELECT You can switch the function of the COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT terminal. INPUT OUTPUT STATUS You can see the status of the projector about the following items. Items NO SIGNAL SHUT-OFF You can set the timer to switch off the power of the projector after a certain period of time automatically when no signal is detected. Press I H to select the required period from 15 to 60 minutes at intervals of 5 minutes.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu INSTALLATION When installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on page 18. FUNCTION BUTTON You can assign a certain menu function to the FUNCTION button as shortcut. Press I H to select the required menu option, and the ENTER button.
PROJECTOR SETUP menu Q COMPUTER2 COM.AUDIO IN 2 Output audio that is input to the COMPUTER AUDIO 2. AUDIO IN Output audio that is input to the AUDIO IN. TEST PATTERN You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the focus of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 19. 1. Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern 1. 2. Press I H to select the required test pattern. 3. Adjust the focus with the focus lever. 4.
SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. J Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation.
SECURITY menu CONTROL DEVICE SETUP You can lock the MENU button function and the password will be asked to display the menu every time. OFF ON Deactivate the MENU LOCK system. Activate the MENU LOCK system. NOTE: • The factory default password is “AAAA”. • The factory default password is valid until you change the password in MENU LOCK PASSWORD menu. • When the projector is initialised, the password will be changed to the factory default setting, "AAAA".
NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel Items in NETWORK menu In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. See “Navigating through the menu” on page 34. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. NOTE: • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector.
TEMP, LAMP and FILTER Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP, LAMP and/or FILTER indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow. 1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way. 2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP and/or FILTER indicators. 3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the problem. 4.
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector J 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. J 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.
Care and Replacement J Replacement procedure Q Removing 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. Lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover fixing screws 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.
Care and Replacement J Replacement procedure 1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth. 2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3 ACF cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely and remove the ACF cover. J Resetting the REMAINING FILTER 1. Turn on the projector and display the FILTER COUNTER RESET in PROJECTOR SETUP. 2. Press the ENTER button for more than 3 seconds. The confirmation screen will be displayed. 3. Select OK by pressing I, then press the ENTER button. 4.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference page Cause Power does not turn on. The mains lead may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped. 23 25 23 49 49 51 22 No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly.
Technical Information List of compatible signals Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.
Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter. J Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (female) Computer J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information J Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC PC (DTE) J Control commands Command Control contents PON Power ON POF Power OFF AVL Volume IIS INPUT Q$S Lamp condition query OSH AV MUTE Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
Technical Information REMOTE terminal You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE terminal. J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal name A B C D E F G H I GND Contents Ground POWER POWER ON INPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3 NC INPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1 INPUT SEL2 Select input signal 2 Connect internally ENABLE Control by external contact J LAMP switching Pin No.
Technical Information DVI-D IN terminal J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. 1 2 3 Signal name TMDS Data 2TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 2/4 shield Pin No.
Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. Projection size (16 : 9) Screen diagonal (SD) 33" 40" 50" 60" 70" 80" 90" 100" 120" 150" 200" 250" 300" (0.84 m) (1.02 m) (1.27 m) (1.52 m) (1.78 m) (2.03 m) (2.29 m) (2.54 m) (3.05 m) (3.81 m) (5.08 m) (6.35 m) (7.62 m) Screen height (SH) 0.41 m 0.50 m 0.62 m 0.75 m 0.87 m 1.00 m 1.12 m 1.25 m 1.49 m 1.87 m 2.
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 350 W During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 4 W*1 Amps 4.1 A - 1.5 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.74 type Aspect ratio 16 : 10 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 1 024 000 (1 280 x 800) x 3 panels Lens Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus F 1.7 - 2.6, f 21.6 mm - 43.
Technical Information S-VIDEO IN Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN Single - line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) COMPUTER1 IN COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT Terminals DVI-D IN AUDIO IN R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD, VD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Selectable for input and output by menu operation. R.G.B. 0.
Technical Information Dimensions 53 (2 - 1/16") 432 (17") 128.5 (5 - 1/32") 9.5 (-11/32") 64.5 (2 - 17/32") 323 (12 - 11/16") Unit: mm 85.4 (3 - 11/32") Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Index DVI-D IN ...................................................................15, 40 Pin assignments ......................................................... 58 A AC IN .............................................................................. 15 Accessories .................................................................... 12 Air exhaust port ............................................................... 15 Air intake port ..................................................................
Index SERIAL ........................................................................... 15 Basic format ............................................................... 55 Cable specifications ..................................................... 56 Communication settings ............................................... 55 Connection ................................................................. 55 Control commands ...................................................... 56 Pin assignments .................
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