Panasonic PT-F100NTA Operating Instructions Manual

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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
E
NGLISH

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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    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.
  • Page 3 Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic North America Address: One Panasonic Way 4B - 9 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: 1 - 800 - 528 - 8601 or 1 - 800 - 222 - 0741 E-mail: pjscservice@us.panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: Declaration Of Conformity

    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...
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Quick steps Important Information Important Safety Notice ..........2 1. Set up your projector Declaration of Conformity..........4 See “Setting up” on page 16. Precautions with regard to safety......8 WARNINGS ..............8 CAUTIONS................ 9 Cautions when transporting ..........10 Cautions when installing ..........
  • Page 7 Settings Appendix Menu Navigation ............29 Technical Information ..........46 Navigating through the MENU ........29 List of compatible signals ..........46 Main menu and Sub-menu..........30 Serial terminal..............47 PICTURE menu............32 Computer connection guidance........48 REMOTE terminal ............49 PICTURE MODE ............32 Specifications ..............
  • Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which from the projector, disconnect the power plug from are unstable. the wall socket. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
  • Page 9: Cautions

    Precautions with regard to safety Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be Fire or electric shocks can result. carried out by a qualified technician. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly Do not place your skin into the light beam while the handled, explosion might result.
  • Page 10: Cautions When Transporting

    Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. Disconnect the power plug from the wall socket as a If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
  • Page 11: Cautions On Use

    Precautions with regard to safety Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off that is characterised as follows. any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
  • Page 12: Read This First

    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. LANGUAGE INSTALLATION Press I H buttons of the Remote control or Select the required language setting. Control panel on the projector to select the LANGUAGE required installation method.
  • Page 13: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Remote control POWER button Automatically adjust the While the MAIN POWER is on, setting of DOT CLOCK, switch between stand-by mode CLOCK PHASE and SIGNAL and projection mode. SEARCH for the projected (page 22) image of COMPUTER signal. (page 25) Project a laser pointer.
  • Page 14: Projector Body

    About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view Indicators POWER indicator (page 22) LAMP indicator (page 41) TEMP indicator (page 41) FILTER indicator (page 41) Remote control signal receptor (page 25) ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) (page 32) Lens shift lever (page 18) Air intake port Speaker Projection lens...
  • Page 15 About Your Projector Back and bottom view Security lock Attache the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Lamp unit compartment Compatible with the Kensington (page 43) MicroSaver Security System. Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening.
  • Page 16: Setting Up

    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. Projected image Screen Projection size (4 : 3) Throw distance (L) Screen diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW)
  • Page 17: Projection Method

    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 37.. Setting on a desk/floor and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK...
  • Page 18: Lens Shift And Positioning

    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. Adjusting the Lens shift lever 1.
  • Page 19 Setting up 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 24. When the screen position is fixed Projector Placement Vertical center of screen Screen Center of lens...
  • Page 20: Connections

    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.
  • Page 21: Connecting With Av Equipment

    Connections Connecting with AV equipment Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN Video player To S-VIDEO output To video output or DVD player audio output Audio system NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. Connecting with COMPONENT IN Video player To audio output...
  • Page 22: Switching The Projector On/Off

    Switching the projector on/off Power cord Connecting Direct power off function 1. Make sure the shape You can disconnect the Mains lead from the of the power cord and projector or switch off the MAIN POWER button the AC IN connector while projecting or soon after projecting.
  • Page 23: Switching On The Projector

    Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in RED. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after 2. Open the Front panel cover. flashing for a while.
  • Page 24: Projecting An Image

    Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. NOTE: Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the • SIGNAL SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"). 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.
  • Page 26: Switching The Input Signal

    Remote control operation Switching the input signal Pressing the NETWORK button You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK The NETWORK button is only for PT-F100NTU. (PT-F100NTU only) and VIDEO buttons. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Press the required button several times or I Pressing the VIDEO button H to cycle through the input methods as...
  • Page 27: Capturing An Image

    Remote control operation Capturing an image When projecting an image, press FREEZE to NOTE: capture the projected image and display it on • Escaping from the freeze mode is available by pressing the screen as a still picture. Press again to any button.
  • Page 28: Enlarging The Centered Area

    Remote control operation Enlarging the centered area Shifting the center point You can enlarge the projected image down to a centered area for emphasizing within Press F G I H to shift the center point. the range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1.
  • Page 29: Settings

    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.
  • Page 30: Main Menu And Sub-Menu

    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. •...
  • Page 31 Menu Navigation Main menu Sub-menu Options ( * is default setting) Page OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED* SIMPLE page 36 STARTUP LOGO page 36 USER COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT* OUTPUT page 36 LAMP RUNTIME page 36 FILTER REMAINING page 37 POWER OFF TIMER OFF* 35 MIN.
  • Page 32: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu COLOR Remote control Control panel You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. Lighter Darker See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. PICTURE MODE TINT Depending on the projection environment, you can use You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image.
  • Page 33: Detailed Setup

    PICTURE menu STILL MODE DETAILED SETUP You can reduce the vertical flicker when projecting a still image. You can perform more detailed image adjustment OFF: Deactive manually. Active For S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals NOTE: TV-SYSTEM • Set to OFF when projecting a moving image. When the video signal is changed, the setting NOISE REDUCTION switches automatically.
  • Page 34: Position Menu

    POSITION menu DOT CLOCK Remote control Control panel If you have interference patterns of the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the clock frequency. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu”...
  • Page 35: Resizing

    POSITION menu 16:9 RESIZING The squeezed signal will be projected in 16:9 ratio. 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.
  • Page 36: Option Menu

    OPTION menu STARTUP LOGO Remote control Control panel You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option. Active Deactive USER Display the original text See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu”...
  • Page 37: Filter Remaining

    OPTION menu FILTER REMAINING CONTROL PANEL You can check the remaining amount of the ARF (Auto You can turn off the function of the control panel buttons Rolling Filter). The color of the bar scale is indicating the on the projector body. Press I H to select the required condition of the ARF.
  • Page 38: Highland

    OPTION menu HIGHLAND DETAILED SETUP If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND You can perform more detailed setting in various items. setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. Press OSD DESIGN I H to select the required option. The fan speed is low.
  • Page 39: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu PASSWORD CHANGE Remote control Control panel You can change the password operation to your original. 1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a password by using F G I and H buttons. 2. Press ENTER. 3.
  • Page 40: Network Menu

    NETWORK menu Items in NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. WIRED LAN WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. NETWORK STANDBY See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN NOTE:...
  • Page 41: Temp, Lamp And Arf Indicators

    TEMP, LAMP and ARF 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.
  • Page 42: Care And Replacement

    Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector Before cleaning the projector Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the power plug from the wall 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 in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Care and Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit Before replacing the Lamp unit Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket. Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAF100).
  • Page 44: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Care and Replacement Replacement procedure Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 3 5. Replace the new Lamp unit in correct direction. Lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the projector until the screws turn freely, and remove the Lamp unit cover.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference Problem Cause page The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall socket. Power does not turn on. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
  • Page 46: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock Picture frequency resolution Mode frequency Terminals quality (MHz) (dots) H (kHz) V (kHz) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 VIDEO/S-VIDEO PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 480i 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5...
  • Page 47: Serial Terminal

    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. Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (male) COMPUTER1...
  • Page 48: Computer Connection Guidance

    INPUT GUIDE is set to DETAILED, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. Manufacturer Key command Manufacturer Key command Manufacturer Key command TOSHIBA SONY Panasonic SHARP Apple EPSON FUJITSU Other DELL NOTE: • The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes.
  • Page 49: Remote Terminal

    Technical Information REMOTE terminal You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the Remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE terminal. Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal name Contents Ground POWER POWER ON INPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3 INPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1 INPUT SEL2...
  • Page 50: Specifications

    Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 330 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 3.5 W Amps 3.9 A - 1.4 A Panel size (diagonal) 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 4 : 3 LCD panel Display method...
  • Page 51 Technical Information Single - line, Mini DIN 4p S-VIDEO IN Ω Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, RCA pin jack VIDEO IN Ω 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Ω...
  • Page 52: Screen Size And Throw Distance For 16:9 Aspect Ratio

    Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Screen Diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) (SD) (LW) (LT) (0.84 m) 33" 0.41 m (1'4") 0.73 m (2'4") 2.1 m (6'10")
  • Page 53: Dimensions

    Technical Information Dimensions 85.4 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.
  • Page 54: Index

    Index ........... 22 Direct power off DIRECT POWER ON ............15 AC IN ..........22 Function ..........11 Accessories ............. 37 Menu ..........15 Air exhaust port ..........34 DOT CLOCK ..........14 Air intake port ....14 ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ENTER ...........
  • Page 55 Index ............15 SERIAL ..........47 Basic format MENU ........48 Cable specifications ........14 Control panel button .......47 Communication settings ..........30 Main menu ..........47 Connection ..........29 Navigation ........48 Control commands ......... 13 Remote control button ........47 Pin assignments ..........32 SHARPNESS SHUTTER Navigation buttons ..........27...
  • Page 56: Avis Important Concernant La Sécurité

    Ce mode d'emploi vous donne toutes les informations concernant l'utilisation de ce projecteur. Nous espérons qu'il vous aidera à utiliser au mieux votre nouvel appareil, et que votre projecteur à cristaux liquides Panasonic vous donnera entière satisfaction. Le numéro de série du produit se trouve au bas du produit. Le noter dans l'espace prévu ci-dessous et conserver ce manuel pour le cas où...
  • Page 57 Avis important concernant la sécurité 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.).
  • Page 58 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...
  • Page 59: Précautions De Sécurité

    Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT Si l'on remarque une émission de fumée, d'odeurs Nettoyer la fiche du cordon d'alimentation suspectes ou de bruits provenant du projecteur, régulièrement afin d'éviter toute accumulation de débrancher la fiche du cordon d'alimentation de la poussière. prise de courant.
  • Page 60: Mises En Garde

    Précautions de sécurité Veiller à ce que les bornes + et – des piles n'entrent Avant de remplacer la lampe, veiller à débrancher la pas en contact avec des objets métalliques tels que fiche du cordon d'alimentation de la prise de colliers ou épingles à...
  • Page 61 Précautions de sécurité Pour débrancher le cordon d'alimentation, tenir la Ne pas peser de tout son poids sur ce projecteur. fiche et non pas le cordon. On risque de tomber ou de casser l'appareil, ce qui Si le cordon d'alimentation est tiré, le cordon sera peut causer des blessures.
  • Page 62: Précautions Lors Du Transport

    Précautions de sécurité Précautions lors du transport Ne pas soumettre le projecteur à des vibrations ou Lors du transport du projecteur, bien le tenir par le des chocs excessifs. bas. L'objectif du projecteur doit être manipulé avec soin. Ne pas tenir le projecteur par les pieds de réglage ou Placer le couvercle sur l'objectif lors du transport du le couvercle supérieur pour le déplacer car cela projecteur.
  • Page 63: Remplacement De L'unité De La Lampe

    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.
  • Page 64 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 5. Remettre la nouvelle Unité de la lampe à son 3 vis de fixation du Couvercle de la lampe à emplacement.
  • Page 65: Protections Du Support De Montage Au Plafond

    Remplacement de l'unité de la lampe 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: •...
  • Page 66 Professional/Industrial Video Panasonic Projector Systems Company Unit of Panasonic North America One Panasonic Way 4B - 9 Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 392 - 6591 3330 Cahuenga BLVD West Los Angels, CA 90068 (323) 436 - 3500 Technical Support: (800) 524 - 1448...

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