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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
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NGLISH

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  • Page 1 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

    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. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............
  • Page 5 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 ............30 Specifications ..............
  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: Cautions On Use

    Safety cable (x1) Mains lead (x1) CD-ROM (x1) TQBH9010 K2CG3DH0053 *1. PT-F200NTU only *2. PT-F200U only *3. PT-F200NTU only * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug * Contact to an Authorized Service Center for lost cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.
  • Page 10: 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 11: About Your Projector

    (page 24) Switch the required input signal button to select. Display the MAIN MENU. NETWORK button is (page 27) only for PT-F200NTU. See CD-ROM contents. Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and PAGE buttons are only activate the menu item with for PT-F200NTU.
  • Page 12: Projector Body

    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...
  • Page 13 Connect an RGB signal cable from Connect an RCA composite video Selectable for input connection. This terminal is a computer. cable. PT-F200NTU 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.
  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 35. Setting on a desk/floor and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK...
  • 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. Adjusting the Lens shift lever 1.
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: Connections

    • When COMPUTER2 SELECT in the OPTION menu is set to OUTPUT, do not connect any input signals. • See CD-ROM contents for the LAN network connection. LAN terminal (PT-F200NTU only) ACT lamp (Green) Flashes when transmit data. LINK lamp (Yellow) Illuminates when a LAN cable is connected.
  • Page 19: Connecting Example: Av Equipments

    Connections Connecting example: AV equipments Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN To S-VIDEO output Video player 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 20: Switching The Projector On/Off

    When the LAMP or TEMP indicator is flashing, the POWER indicator will not be lit. Network connection is ready while the POWER is turned off. Flashing (PT-F200NTU only) Flashing The POWER is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project. GREEN The projector is ready to project.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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"), approximately ± 30° vertically and horizontally. 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 24: 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-F200NTU. (PT-F200NTU only) and VIDEO buttons. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Press the required button several times or I...
  • Page 25: Capturing An Image

    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 NOTE: frozen, the sound will be stopped.
  • Page 26: 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 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 37 TEXT DISPLAY page 37 TEXT CHANGE page 37 NETWORK WIRED LAN page 38 WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD NETWORK STANDBY (PT-F200NTU only. See CD- WEB CONTROL ROM contents) LIVE MODE CUT IN STATUS INITIALIZE NGLISH - 29...
  • Page 30: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu COLOR Remote control Control panel You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. (Available with signals from VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT 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...
  • Page 31: 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 32: 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. (Available with signals from COMPUTER only) See “Navigating through the MENU”...
  • Page 33: 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 34: Option 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.
  • Page 35: Power Off Timer

    OPTION menu POWER OFF TIMER AUTO SETUP You can set the off timer to switch off the POWER of the You can turn off the AUTO SETUP function for when the projector after a certain period of time automatically COMPUTER signal is detected. when no signal is detected.
  • Page 36: Closed Caption Setting

    OPTION menu WIDE MODE CLOSED CAPTION You can turn ON/OFF the WIDE MODE setting. SETTING For WIDE signals For other type of signals If the input signal contains closed captions, you can turn BLACKBOARD on the feature and switch the channels. Deactive You can exclude the BLACKBOARD in menu Active...
  • Page 37: 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 38: Network Menu

    WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN NOTE: STATUS INITIALIZE • 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...
  • Page 39: Lamp, Temp And Arf Indicators

    LAMP, TEMP and ARF Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP, TEMP 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 40: 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 with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    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.
  • Page 42: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    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 projector until the screws turn freely, and remove the Lamp unit cover.
  • Page 43: 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 44: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock Picture frequency resolution Mode frequency Terminals quality (MHz) (dots) H (kHz) V (Hz) 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 45: 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 (female) Computer...
  • Page 46: Computer Connection Guidance

    VID = VIDEO SVD = S-VIDEO INPUT RG1 = COMPUTER1 RG2 = COMPUTER2 YUV = COMPONENT NWP = NETWORK (PT-F200NTU 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.
  • Page 47: Remote Terminal

    Input signal COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO (PT-F200NTU only) NOTE: • When pin A and pin I are short-circuited, the buttons on the projector’s control panel, POWER and INPUT SELECT buttons on the Remote control cannot be used. In addition, the RS-232C commands and network functions that correspond to these functions cannot be used either.
  • Page 48: 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 49 0 V [rms] - 2.0 V [rms] (variable) SERIAL D-sub 9-pin RS-232C compatible REMOTE D-sub 9-pin For external control LAN (RJ-45) Single - line, For network connection (PT-F200NTU only) 10 Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T Compatible IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g (Wireless LAN standard protocol) Wireless LAN (PT-F200NTU Wireless channel IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: 1 - 11 channels...
  • 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) 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 51: Dimensions

    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.
  • Page 52: Index

    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) ..........
  • Page 53 Index ............13 SERIAL ..........45 Basic format MENU ........46 Cable specifications ........12 Control panel button .......45 Communication settings ..........28 Main menu ..........45 Connection ..........27 Navigation ........46 Control commands ......... 11 Remote control button ........45 Pin assignments ..........30 SHARPNESS SHUTTER Navigation buttons ..........25...
  • 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...
  • Page 56: Précautions De Sécurité

    Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENTS 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.
  • Page 57: Mises En Garde

    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.
  • Page 58 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 59: 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 pour- projecteur.
  • 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

    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 2 vis de fixation du Couvercle de la lampe à emplacement.
  • Page 62 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...

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