Panasonic PT-F200U Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Commercial Use LCD Projector PT-F200NTU Model No. PT-F200U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0248 NGLISH... -
Page 2: Important Safety Notice
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this projector, please read these instructions completely and save this booklet with the projector for future reference. 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. - Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Projection method ... 15 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ... 15 Lens shift and positioning... 16 Connections... 18 Before connection to the projector ... 18 Connecting example: Computers... 18 Connecting example: AV equipments ... 19 Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off ... 20 Power cord ... - Page 5 LAMP, TEMP and ARF Indicators ...39 Managing the indicated problems ... 39 Care and Replacement ...40 Cleaning the projector... 40 Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 40 Replacing the Lamp unit ... 41 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ... 42 Troubleshooting...43...
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Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety
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. -
Page 7: Cautions
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. -
Page 8: Cautions When Transporting
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. -
Page 9: Cautions On Use
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. -
Page 10: Read This First
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 initialized. See “INITIALIZE ALL” on page 36. You can change the settings from the MAIN MENU. See “Menu Navigation” on page 27. -
Page 11: About Your Projector
About Your Projector Remote control POWER button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 20) Project a laser pointer. (page 24) Display the MAIN MENU. (page 27) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER. -
Page 12: Projector Body
• 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. - Page 13 (page 21) Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable. AC IN Connect the Mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 20) signal cable. VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Connect an audio cables for outputting audio signals to the connected equipment.
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Page 14: Setting Up
NOTE: • See “Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio” on page 50. • 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 ±... -
Page 15: Projection Method
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 35. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and... -
Page 16: 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. - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: 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 19: Connecting Example: Av Equipments
Connecting example: AV equipments 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 To S-VIDEO output Video player To video output or DVD player audio output Audio system Video player To audio output... -
Page 20: Switching The Projector On/Off
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 3.5 W. -
Page 21: Switching On The Projector
This is not necessary in Remote control operation. NOTE: • When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and will not affect the performance of the projector. -
Page 22: Projecting An Image
1. Open the Front panel cover. 2. Adjust the projected image with the Lens shift lever. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16. 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the Front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically. -
Page 23: Remote Control Operation
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"), approximately ± 30° vertically and horizontally. -
Page 24: Switching The Input Signal
NGLISH - 24 Pressing the NETWORK button The NETWORK button is only for PT-F200NTU. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Pressing the VIDEO button Pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector COMPUTER2 COMPUTER1 NETWORK COMPONENT NETWORK is only for PT-F200NTU. -
Page 25: Capturing An Image
Capturing an image When projecting an image, press FREEZE to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture. 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. -
Page 26: Enlarging The Centered Area
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. -
Page 27: 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 categorized. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons. -
Page 28: 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 29 Main menu Sub-menu OPTION INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO COMPUTER2 SELECT FILTER REMAINING LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION ALTITUDE CLOSED CAPTION SETTING TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE NETWORK...
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Page 30: Picture Menu
Brighter OFF: NOTE: • Do not cover the ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) of the projector. See “ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor)” on page 12. • AUTO is not available when INSTALLATION setting in OPTION menu is set to REAR/DESK or REAR/CEILING. -
Page 31: Detailed Setup
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... -
Page 32: Position Menu
Image 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. -
Page 33: Resizing
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. -
Page 34: Option Menu
See “Computer connection guidance” on page 46. 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. STARTUP LOGO will be displayed for 30 seconds. Active... -
Page 35: Power Off Timer
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. -
Page 36: Closed Caption Setting
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. -
Page 37: Security Menu
SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation. -
Page 38: Network Menu
• The NETWORK menu is available only with PT-F200NTU. • See the PJ Link or network information in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. NGLISH - 38 Items in NETWORK menu In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. -
Page 39: Lamp, Temp And Arf Indicators
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... -
Page 40: Care And Replacement
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. -
Page 41: Replacing The Lamp Unit
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 4 800 hours, and at 5 000 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. -
Page 42: Removing And Replacing The Lamp Unit
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. -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
The SHUTTER function may be in use. The ARF is removed or installed incorrectly. 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. -
Page 44: Technical Information
Technical Information List of compatible signals resolution Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 480i 576i 480p 576p 1 080/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 080/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 280 x 720 720/60p 720/50p 1 280 x 720 VESA VGA480 SVGA... -
Page 45: Serial Terminal
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. -
Page 46: Computer Connection Guidance
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. -
Page 47: Remote Terminal
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. -
Page 48: Specifications
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... - Page 49 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER1 IN COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT Terminals COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN COMPUTER AUDIO IN Dual - line, 0.5V [rms], M3 jack (Stereo MINI) VARIABLE AUDIO SERIAL REMOTE LAN (RJ-45) (PT-F200NTU only) Compatible Wireless LAN (PT-F200NTU Wireless channel only) Distance Cabinet...
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Page 50: 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) 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"... -
Page 51: Dimensions
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. -
Page 52: Index
Index ... 13 AC IN ... 9 Accessories ... 13 Air exhaust port ... 12 Air intake port ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ... 35 ALTITUDE ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 13 Compartment ... 12 FILTER indicator ... 34 FILTER REMAINING ... - Page 53 MENU ... 12 Control panel button ... 28 Main menu ... 27 Navigation ... 11 Remote control button Navigation buttons ... 12 Control panel button ... 11 Remote control button NETWORK ... 24 Remote control ... 11 Remote control button ...
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Page 54: Avis Important Concernant La Sécurité
Nous espérons qu'elle vous aidera à optimiser l'utilisation de votre nouveau produit et que vous serez satisfait de votre projecteur LCD Panasonic. Le numéro de série de votre produit se trouve sous le projecteur. Veuillez le noter dans l'espace ci-dessous prévu à cet effet et conserver cette notice en cas de maintenance requise. - Page 55 PT-F200NTU / PT-F200U Désignation commerciale:Panasonic Fabricant responsable: Panasonic Corporation of North America Adresse: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Téléphone: (888) 411 - 1996 Email: projectorsupport@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...
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Page 56: Précautions De Sécurité
Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENTS 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- là, autrement cela peut entraîner un incendie ou des chocs électriques. -
Page 57: Mises En Garde
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... - Page 58 Précautions de sécurité 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.
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Page 59: Précautions Lors Du Transport
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'installation Éviter de l'installer dans les endroits sujets à des vi- brations ou à... -
Page 60: Remplacement De L'unité De La Lampe
Remplacement de l'unité de la lampe Avant de remplacer le l'Unité de la lampe Eteindre 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 61: Protections Du Support De Montage Au Plafond
Procédure de remplacement Retirer et remplacer la lampe 1. Dévisser à l'aide d'un tournevis cruciforme les 2 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... -
Page 62: Technical Support
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Projectors Panasonic Projector Systems Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 392 - 6591 Technical Support: (888) 411 - 1996 FAX: (201) 348 - 7523 E-Mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com...