Operating Instructions Commercial Use LCD Projector PT-F100NTU Model No. PT-F100U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0213 NGLISH...
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.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the users authority to operate. If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate.
Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la Directive 1999/5/EC. Les clients peuvent télécharger une copie de la DC originale pour ce produit à partir de notre serveur DC: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Coordonnées dans l’UE : Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R.Germany...
Projection method ... 17 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ... 17 Lens shift and positioning... 18 Connections... 20 Before connection to the projector ... 20 Connecting with computers... 20 Connecting with AV equipment ... 21 Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off ... 22 Power cord ...
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TEMP, LAMP and ARF Indicators ...41 Managing the indicated problems ... 41 Care and Replacement ...42 Cleaning the projector... 42 Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 42 Replacing the Lamp unit ... 43 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ... 44 Troubleshooting...45...
Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.
It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required.
Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red.
SELECT Press the ENTER button to start the projection. Once you finish the minimum requirement setting, it will not be displayed again unless the projector is initialised. See “INITIALIZE ALL” on page 38. You can change the settings from the MAIN MENU. See “Menu Navigation” on page 29.
About Your Projector Remote control POWER button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 22) Project a laser pointer. (page 26) Display the MAIN MENU. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury. • While the projector is not in use, keep the FRONT PANEL COVER closed to protect the lens.
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MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off. (page 23) AC IN Connect the Mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 22) Safety cable attachment point Attach the Safety cable when mounted in the ceiling. (page 44) signal cable.
NOTE: • See “Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio” on page 52. • Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may cause malfunction of the projector. • Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt the projector body approximately ±...
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 37.. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and...
Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the Lens shift lever within the shift range of the lens.
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When the projector position is fixed NOTE: • When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the Lens shift lever is centered, you will get the best quality of the projection image. • When the Lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit, likewise when the Lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit.
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.
Connecting with AV equipment Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. Connecting with COMPONENT IN NOTE: • If you connect the BNC cables, use with a commercial BNC-RCA adaptor. Video player To S-VIDEO output To video output or...
Flashing NOTE: • If the projector is switched on again while the internal cooling fan is still operating by the internal power supply, it may take a while to start the projection. • The electric consumption in standby mode is 3 W.
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. NOTE: • Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect the performance of the projector.
1. Open the Front panel cover. 2. Adjust the projected image with the Lens shift lever. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 18. 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the Front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically.
AUTO SETUP may stop the processing before complete. Project a much clearer or lighter image and press the AUTO SETUP button again. You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"). Facing to the projector...
Pressing the NETWORK button The NETWORK button is only for PT-F100NTU. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Pressing the VIDEO button VIDEO Pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector COMPUTER2 COMPUTER1 NETWORK COMPONENT NETWORK is only for PT-F100NTU.
Capturing an image When projecting an image, press FREEZE to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture. Press again to escape. While the image is frozen, the sound will be stopped. Stopping the projection temporary You can turn off the lamp and stop the projection temporary for electrical power save.
Remote control operation Enlarging the centered area You can enlarge the projected image down to a centered area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1. Press DIGITAL ZOOM +/- once. The centered area of the image will then be enlarged to 1.5x.
Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remote control. The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons.
Menu Navigation Main menu and Sub-menu The Main menu has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu. NOTE: • Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. • Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. •...
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Main menu Sub-menu OPTION INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO COMPUTER2 SELECT LAMP RUNTIME FILTER REMAINING POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION HIGHLAND CLOSED CAPTION TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE NETWORK WIRED LAN...
OFF: NOTE: Brighter • Do not cover the ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) of the projector. See “ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor)” on page 14. • AUTO is not available when INSTALLATION setting in OPTION menu is set to REAR/DESK or REAR/ CEILING.
DETAILED SETUP You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. For S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals 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. AUTO NTSC SECAM...
Setting range: -32 to +32 NOTE: • You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the plane. For a better quality image, installing the projector with a minimum of distortion is recommended. • Some distortion may be retained for lens shift adjustment.
POSITION menu RESIZING When the input signal resolution is lower than the projector resolution, it will be projected at the projector resolution. You can deactivate the RESIZING and project the lower resolution input signal at its original resolution. Press I H to select the required setting.
NGLISH - 36 STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option. Editing the original text If you select USER, you can display the 2 lines of original text up to 40 characters in 1 line instead of the logo.
35 MIN. 40 MIN. DIRECT POWER ON You can switch the projector start up status for when the Mains lead is connected while the MAIN POWER is on, or for when the MAIN POWER is switched on while the Mains lead is connected. Press I H to select the required option.
Exclude the BLACKBOARD in menu items. BACK COLOR You can choose a BLUE or BLACK screen for when the projector is idle. Press I H to select the required option. VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal.
SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. Entering the SECURITY Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation.
• The NETWORK menu is available only with PT-F100NTU. • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. NGLISH - 40 Items in NETWORK menu In NETWORK menu, the following items are available.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer. NOTE: • If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center. LAMP indicator Illuminating RED...
If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted 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.
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 2 800 hours, and at 3 000 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.
The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently safety though, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting in the ceiling for safety and security.
The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting. The SHUTTER function may be in use. The lens focus may not have been set correctly. The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The picture is fuzzy. The lens may be dirty.
Technical Information List of compatible signals resolution Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 480i 720 x 480i 576i 720 x 576i 480p 720 x 483 576p 720 x 576 1 080/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 080/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 720/60p...
3 bytes (02h) The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command.
The key commands are depend on the manufactures. If you select the computer terminals which has no signals while the INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. Manufacturer Key command Panasonic FUJITSU NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes.
Remote control cannot be used. In addition, the RS-232C commands and network functions that correspond to these functions cannot be used either. • While pin I is “Open”, do not short-circuit pin A, B, C, E and F. The projector would reject all the signals from the Remote control.
Technical Information Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity Operating environment Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning Vertical scanning frequency frequency (for RGB signal) Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals Color system Projection size...
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S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER1 IN COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT Terminals COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN COMPUTER AUDIO IN Single - line, 0.5V [rms], M3 jack (Stereo MINI) VARIABLE AUDIO SERIAL REMOTE LAN (RJ-45) Compatible Wireless LAN Wireless channel Distance Cabinet Dimensions Weight Certifications...
Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio Projection size (16 : 9) Screen Diagonal Screen height (SH) (SD) (0.84 m) 33" 0.41 m (1.02 m) 40" 0.50 m (1.27 m) 50" 0.62 m (1.52 m) 60" 0.75 m (1.78 m) 70"...
Dimensions 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. The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.
Index ... 15 AC IN ... 11 Accessories ... 15 Air exhaust port ... 14 Air intake port ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 15 Compartment ... 14 FILTER indicator ... 37 FILTER REMAINING ... 41 Indicator status ...
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MENU ... 14 Control panel button ... 30 Main menu ... 29 Navigation ... 13 Remote control button Navigation buttons ... 14 Control panel button ... 13 Remote control button NETWORK ... 26 Remote control ... 13 Remote control button ...
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AVERTISSEMENT: Cet équipement a été soumis à des tests qui ont démontré que celui-ci respectait les limites spécifiées pour les appareils numériques de la classe B aux termes de la partie 15 des règles de la FCC (Federal Communications Commission U.S.A.). Ces limites ont pour objet de fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cas d'une installation en milieu résidentiel.
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PT-F100NTU / PT-F100U Désignation commerciale:Panasonic Fabricant responsable: Panasonic North America Adresse: One Panasonic Way 4B - 9 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Téléphone: 1 - 800 - 528 - 8601 or 1 - 800 - 222 - 0741 Email: pjscservice@us.panasonic.com Cet appareil est conforme à la partie 15 des règles de la FCC (Federal Communicaitions Commission U.S.A.) ce qui signifie: (1) que l'appareil ne produit pas d'interférences nuisibles, et (2) que l'appareil est capable de...
Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT Si l'on remarque une émission de fumée, d'odeurs suspectes ou de bruits provenant du projecteur, débrancher la fiche du cordon d'alimentation de la prise de courant. Ne pas continuer d'utiliser le projecteur dans ces cas, autrement cela peut entraîner un incendie ou des chocs électriques.
Précautions de sécurité Veiller à ce que les bornes + et – des piles n'entrent pas en contact avec des objets métalliques tels que colliers ou épingles à cheveux. Sinon, les piles risquent de fuir, de surchauffer, d'exploser ou de prendre feu. Ranger les piles dans un sac en plastique, et ne pas les ranger à...
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Pour débrancher le cordon d'alimentation, tenir la fiche et non pas le cordon. Si le cordon d'alimentation est tiré, le cordon sera endommagé et cela peut causer un incendie, des courts-circuits ou des chocs électriques sérieux. Ne pas placer d'objets lourds sur le projecteur. Cela peut déséquilibrer le projecteur et le faire tomber, ce qui peut entraîner des dommages ou des blessures.
Précautions de sécurité Précautions lors du transport Ne pas soumettre le projecteur à des vibrations ou des chocs excessifs. L'objectif du projecteur doit être manipulé avec soin. Placer le couvercle sur l'objectif lors du transport du projecteur. Précautions lors de l Éviter de l'installer dans les endroits sujets à...
Remplacement de l'unité de la lampe Avant de remplacer le l'Unité de la lampe Éteindre l'ALIMENTATION PRINCIPALE puis débrancher le cordon principal de la prise du secteur. Vérifier que l'Unité de la lampe ainsi que les pièces autour aient eu le temps de refroidir. Préparer un tournevis cruciforme.
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Remplacement de l'unité de la lampe Procédure de remplacement Retirer et remplacer la lampe 1. Dévisser à l'aide d'un tournevis cruciforme les 3 vis de fixation du Couvercle de la lampe à l'arrière du projecteur jusqu'à ce qu'elles tournent librement, puis retirer le Couvercle de la lampe. Couvercle de la l'Unité...
Protections du support de montage au plafond Bien que le projecteur ainsi que le support d'installation au plafond aient été conçus pour répondre aux plus hauts critères de sécurité, il est néanmoins recommandé d'installer et d'attacher au bas du projecteur le câble de sécurité fourni, en cas d REMARQUE: •...
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