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Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-FW100NTU Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0216 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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Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: (888) 411 - 1996 E-mail: projectorsupport@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.
Contents Quick steps Important Information Important Safety Notice ..........2 1. Set up your projector Precautions with regard to safety......6 See “Setting up” on page 14. WARNINGS ..............6 CAUTIONS................ 7 Cautions when transporting ..........8 Cautions when installing ........... 8 Cautions on use ..............
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Contents Settings Appendix Menu Navigation ............27 Technical Information ..........44 Navigating through the MENU ........27 List of compatible signals ..........44 Main menu and Sub-menu..........28 Serial terminal..............45 PICTURE menu............30 Computer connection guidance........46 REMOTE terminal ............47 PICTURE MODE ............
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 outlet. 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 power plug from the wall outlet 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.
If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every day, the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year. Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for PT-FW100NTU (x1) AA batteries for Remote Safety cable N2QAYB000158 control (x2)
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.
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 20) image of COMPUTER signal. (page 23) Project a laser pointer.
About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view Indicators POWER indicator (page 20) LAMP indicator (page 39) TEMP indicator (page 39) FILTER indicator (page 39) Remote control signal receptor (page 23) ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) (page 30) Lens shift lever (page 16) Air intake port Speaker Projection lens...
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About Your Projector Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible Lamp unit compartment with the Kensington MicroSaver (page 41) Security System. Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening.
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 (16 : 10) 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 35. 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 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.
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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 22. When the screen position is fixed Projector Placement Vertical center of screen Screen Center 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 DVD player To S-VIDEO output To video output or Video player audio output Audio system NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. Connecting with COMPONENT IN DVD player To audio output...
Switching the projector on/off Power cord Connecting Direct power off function 1. Make sure the shape You can disconnect the Power cord from the of the power 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.
Remote control operation Switching the input signal Pressing the NETWORK button You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK and See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. VIDEO buttons. Press the required button Pressing the VIDEO button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows.
Remote control operation Capturing an image When projecting an image, press FREEZE to Press the FREEZE button to return to the projection. capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture. While the image is frozen, the sound will be stopped.
Remote control operation Projecting 2 images at a time Unavailable combinations You can project the image and another source of image at the same time in double The following combinations are not available. window style. Press any button of RETURN, COMPUTER1 - COMPONENT MENU, DOUBLE-WINDOW or INPUT COMPUTER2 - NETWORK...
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.
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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Menu Navigation Main menu Sub-menu Options ( * is default setting) Page OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED* SIMPLE page 34 STARTUP LOGO page 34 USER COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT* OUTPUT page 34 FILTER SETUP page 34 FILTER REMAINING page 34 LAMP RUNTIME page 35 POWER OFF TIMER OFF*...
PICTURE menu COLOR Remote control Control panel You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. (Available with VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT signals only) See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. Lighter Darker See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. PICTURE MODE TINT Depending on the projection environment, you can use...
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 NOTE: Remote control Control panel • If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. • DOT CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the CLOCK PHASE. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. CLOCK PHASE See “Main menu and Sub-menu”...
POSITION menu Aspect ratio depend on signals H-FIT The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the and SCREEN FORMAT menu horizontal limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting option size with preserving original ratio and the vertical edge will be cropped. SCREEN FORMAT ASPECT menu...
OPTION menu 1. Select USER and press ENTER. Remote control Control panel 2. Select the required line to enter or edit the original text, and press ENTER. 3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character and press ENTER. The selected character will be displayed in the box.
OPTION menu LAMP RUNTIME AUTO SETUP You can check how long the lamp has been used. You can turn off the AUTO SETUP function for when the COMPUTER signal is detected. AUTO When the projector detect a NOTE: COMPUTER signal, adjust the •...
OPTION menu SXGA MODE HIGHLAND You can switch the setting between SXGA and the If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND larger setting, SXGA+. Press I H to select the setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. Press required option.
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.
NETWORK menu Items in NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. WIRED LAN WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. NETWORK STANDBY See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN NOTE:...
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 power plug from the wall outlet. 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 Resetting the FILTER FILTER REMAINING REMAINING RESET A REMAIN OF A FILETER. 1. Turn on the projector and display the FILTER REMAINING in OPTION menu. Press the ENTER CANCEL button for 3 seconds and the confirmation screen will be displayed.
Care and Replacement Replacement procedure Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 5. Replace the new Lamp unit in correct direction. Lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the LAMP RUNTIME will be reset to “0” automatically. 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 power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. 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 (female) Computer...
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.
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 350 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 4 W Amps 4.1 A - 1.5 A Panel size (diagonal) 0.74 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 16 : 10 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 Unit: mm 85.4 (2 - 1/16") (3 - 11/32") 432 (17") 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 ..........51 Dimensions ........... 20 Direct power off ............13 AC IN DIRECT POWER ON ..........9 Accessories ..........20 Function ..........13 Air exhaust port ............. 35 Menu ..........12 Air intake port ..........32 DOT CLOCK ....12 ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ........
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Index ............13 SERIAL ..........45 Basic format Mains lead ........46 Cable specifications ..........9 Accessories .......45 Communication settings ..........20 Connecting ..........45 Connection MENU ........46 Control commands ........12 Control panel button ........45 Pin assignments ..........28 Main menu ..........30 SHARPNESS ..........
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PT-FW100NTU 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...
Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT Si l'on remarque une émission de fumée, d'odeurs Faire attention à ne pas endommager le cordon suspectes ou de bruits provenant du projecteur, d'alimentation. débrancher la fiche du cordon d'alimentation de la Ne pas endommager le cordon d'alimentation, ne pas prise de courant.
Précautions de sécurité Veiller à ce que les bornes + et – des piles n'entrent Ne pas placer les mains ou autres objets près de pas en contact avec des objets métalliques tels que l'orifice de sortie d'air. colliers ou épingles à cheveux. De l'air chaud sort par l'orifice de sortie d'air.
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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.
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 pour- projecteur.
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.
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.
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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...