Panasonic PT-F100E Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
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. TQBJ0214-1 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: 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. -
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... - Page 5 Important Safety Information NGLISH - 5...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 16. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 20. 3. Prepare the Remote control See “Remote control” on page 13. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 22. - Page 7 Settings Menu Navigation ...29 Navigating through the MENU ... 29 Main menu and Sub-menu... 30 PICTURE menu...32 PICTURE MODE ... 32 CONTRAST ... 32 BRIGHTNESS... 32 COLOUR... 32 TINT ... 32 SHARPNESS... 32 COLOUR TEMPERATURE ... 32 DAYLIGHT VIEW... 32 DETAILED SETUP ...
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Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. -
Page 9: Cautions
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. -
Page 10: Cautions When Transporting
Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly. -
Page 11: Cautions On Use
(x1) PT-F100E N2QAYB000152 N2QAYB000154 *1. PT-F100NTE only *2. PT-F100E only *3. PT-F100NTE only Precautions with regard to safety The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and that is characterised as follows. The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration of use. -
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 Select the required language setting. LANGUAGE SELECT Press F G I H buttons of the Remote control or Control panel on the projector to highlight the required language, and press ENTER to proceed to the next setting. -
Page 13: 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 22) Project a laser pointer. (page 26) Display the MAIN MENU. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER. -
Page 14: Projector Body
About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view Projection lens Levers Focus lever (page 24) Zoom lever (page 24) POWER button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 22) Control panel INPUT SELECT button Switch to cycle through the input method. - Page 15 Back and bottom view Security lock Attache the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) compartment (page 42) Connect a LAN cable for network connection. This terminal is PT-F100NTE only SERIAL See “Serial terminal”...
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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 Projection size (4 : 3) Screen diagonal Screen height (SH) (SD) 33" (0.84 m) 0.50 m 40"... -
Page 17: 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 37. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING NOTE:... -
Page 18: Lens Shift And Positioning
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. - Page 19 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 Vertical centre of screen Screen When the projector position is fixed NOTE: •...
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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
Connecting with AV equipment 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 NOTE: • If you connect the BNC cables, use with a commercial BNC-RCA adaptor. DVD player To S-VIDEO output To video output or... -
Page 22: Switching The Projector On/Off
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Connecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the Mains lead to a mains socket. Disconnecting 1. -
Page 23: Switching On The Projector
Switching on the projector 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. The power indicator lights up in RED. 2. Open the Front panel cover. This is not necessary in Remote control operation. NOTE: • Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect the performance of the projector. -
Page 24: Projecting An Image
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT buttons to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” on page 26. The image will be projected on the screen. -
Page 25: Remote Control Operation
Remote control operation Operating range Setting up the image position automatically You can adjust the setting of POSITION, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE in POSITION menu automatically for the projected COMPUTER signal image. NOTE: • If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher, AUTO SETUP is not effective. -
Page 26: Switching The Input Signal
Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK (PT-F100NTE only) and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. -
Page 27: 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 28: Enlarging The Centred Area
Remote control operation Enlarging the centred area You can enlarge the projected image down to a centred area for emphasizing within the range of 1x to 2x. Enlarging the image 1. Press DIGITAL ZOOM +/- once. The centred area of the image will then be enlarged to 1.5x. -
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 Main menu Sub-menu OPTION INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO COMPUTER2 SELECT FILTER SETUP FILTER REMAINING LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION HIGHLAND TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE NETWORK WIRED LAN...
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Page 32: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. Reproduces the original colour NATURAL of the image... -
Page 33: 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 34: Position Menu
POSITION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct keystone. -
Page 35: Resizing
16:9 The squeezed signal will be projected in 16:9 ratio. S4:3 The input signal will be sized down 75 % and projected. S4:3 mode is effective when projecting 4:3 image on to a 16:9 screen. AUTO The S1 signal which contains an identifying signal will be detected and automatically project the image in proper ratio. -
Page 36: Option Menu
OPTION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. INPUT GUIDE When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available. -
Page 37: Lamp Runtime
LAMP RUNTIME You can check how long the lamp has been used. NOTE: • LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on page 43. • When the lamp unit is replaced with the new one (ET-LAF100), the setting will be reset to “0”. -
Page 38: Highland
OPTION menu HIGHLAND If you use the projector at high elevation, the HIGHLAND setting need to be ON to set the fan speed high. Press I H to select the required option. The fan speed is low. The fan speed is high. NOTE: •... -
Page 39: Security Menu
SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation. -
Page 40: Network Menu
NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30. NOTE: • 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. -
Page 41: Temp, Lamp And Filter Indicators
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. -
Page 42: Care And Replacement
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. -
Page 43: Replacing The Lamp Unit
Resetting the FILTER REMAINING 1. Turn on the projector and display the FILTER REMAINING in OPTION menu. Press the ENTER button for 3 seconds and the confirmation screen will be displayed. 2. Press I to select OK and press the ENTER button to reset FILTER REMAINING to “0”. -
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 2 Lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the projector until the screws turn freely, and remove the Lamp unit cover. Lamp unit cover Lamp unit cover fixing screws 2. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem 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. -
Page 46: Technical Information
Technical Information List of compatible signals resolution Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 480i 720 x 480i 576i 720 x 576i 480p 720 x 483 576p 720 x 576 1 080/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 080/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 720/60p... -
Page 47: Serial Terminal
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 Computer Pin assignments and signal names Communication settings Signal level RS-232C... -
Page 48: 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 49: Remote Terminal
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. LAMP switching Pin No. B - A Operation Switching input signals Pin No. C - A Open E - A... -
Page 50: 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 Colour system Projection size... - Page 51 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPONENT1 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-F100NTE only) Compatible Wireless LAN Wireless channel Distance Cabinet Dimensions...
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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) 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 53: 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 54: Index
Index ... 15 AC IN ... 11 Accessories ... 15 Air exhaust port ... 14 Air intake port ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 15 Compartment ... 14 FILTER indicator ... 41 FILTER indicator status ... 36 FILTER REMAINING ... - Page 55 Mains lead ... 11 Accessories ... 22 Connecting MENU ... 14 Control panel button ... 30 Main menu ... 29 Navigation ... 13 Remote control button Navigation buttons ... 14 Control panel button ... 13 Remote control button NETWORK ... 26 Remote control ...
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