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Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-F100NTE Model No. PT-F100E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0214 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.
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Important Safety Notice Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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...
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 ..........
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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 ..............
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 mains plug from are unstable. the mains 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.
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.
Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket as If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may a 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.
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 26) Switch the required input signal button to select. Display the MAIN MENU. NETWORK button is (page 29) only for PT-F100NTE. See CD-ROM contents. Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and PAGE buttons are only activate the menu item with for PT-F100NTE.
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...
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Connect an RGB signal cable from Connect an RCA composite video Selectable for input connection. This terminal is a computer. cable. PT-F100NTE only and output by menu operation. AUDIO IN Connect audio cables for inputting audio signal corresponding to VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN and COMPONENT IN.
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)
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...
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. Adjusting the Lens shift lever 1.
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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 centre of screen Screen Centre of lens...
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.
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...
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Connecting Direct power off function 1. Make sure the shape You can disconnect the Mains lead from the of the mains plug and projector or switch off the MAIN POWER button the AC IN connector while projecting or soon after projecting.
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.
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.
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.
Pressing the NETWORK button You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK The NETWORK button is only for PT-F100NTE. (PT-F100NTE only) and VIDEO buttons. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Press the required button several times or I...
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.
Remote control operation Enlarging the centred area Shifting the centre point You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the Press F G I H to shift the centre point. range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1.
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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39 TEXT CHANGE page 39 NETWORK WIRED LAN page 40 WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE NETWORK STANDBY (PT-F100NTE only) WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN STATUS INITIALISE (See CD-ROM contents for detailed information) NGLISH - 31...
PICTURE menu COLOUR Remote control Control panel You can adjust the colour 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.
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.
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”...
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.
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”...
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 colour of the bar scale is indicating on the projector body. Press I H to select the required the condition of the ARF.
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.
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.
See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN NOTE: STATUS INITIALISE • The NETWORK menu is available only with PT-F100NTE. • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. NGLISH - 40...
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.
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector 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. 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.
Care and Replacement Replacing the Lamp unit Before replacing the Lamp unit Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAF100).
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.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference Problem Cause page The mains lead may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. Power does not turn on. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
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...
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...
000 - 063 (Adjustment value 0 - 63) Parameter: VID = VIDEO IN SVD = S-VIDEO IN INPUT RG1 = COMPUTER1 RG2 = COMPUTER2 NWP = WIRELESS (PT-F100NTE only) Call back Lamp condition 0 = Standby 2 = Lamp ON query 1 = Lamp ON control active 3 = Lamp OFF control active Turning off the projection temporarily.
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...
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 330 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 3 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...
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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...
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.
Index DIRECT POWER ON ..........22 Function ............15 AC IN ............. 37 Menu ..........11 Accessories ..........34 DOT CLOCK ..........15 Air exhaust port ..........14 Air intake port ....14 ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ENTER ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ........
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Index ............15 MENU SERIAL ........14 ..........47 Control panel button Basic format ..........30 ........48 Main menu Cable specifications ..........29 .......47 Navigation Communication settings ......... 13 ..........47 Remote control button Connection ........48 Control commands ........47 Pin assignments ..........32 Navigation buttons SHARPNESS ........