Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use Model No. PT-FW100NTU Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
Important Information Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: 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. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents J Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 18. Important Information Important Safety Notice ............................................. 2 Precautions with regard to safety............................. 6 WARNINGS ...................................................................... 6 CAUTIONS........................................................................ 7 Cautions when transporting ......................
Menu Navigation .......................................................27 Technical Information .............................................. 44 Navigating through the MENU ........................................ 27 Main menu and Sub-menu.............................................. 28 List of compatible signals ............................................... 44 Serial terminal................................................................. 45 Computer connection guidance.............................
Important Information Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. 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 Authorized Service Center for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
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. 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.
Important Information 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. If you leave used batteries in the remote control for an extended period of time, it may cause liquid leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or explosion.
Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens or the front glass with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using the projector, close the Front panel cover.
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. J LANGUAGE INSTALLATION Select the required language setting. Preparation LANGUAGE Press I H buttons of the Remote control or Control panel on the projector to select the required installation method. Press G to proceed to the HIGHLAND setting.
About Your Projector POWER button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 20) Automatically adjust the setting of DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE and SIGNAL SEARCH for the projected image of COMPUTER signal. (page 23) Project a laser pointer. (page 24) INPUT SELECT buttons Switch the required input signal button to select. Display the MAIN MENU. (page 27) See CD-ROM contents. Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER.
About Your Projector Projector body J Top and front view Preparation 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 Levers Focus lever (page 22) Zoom lever (page 22) Front panel cover Hold both side of the top corner of the Front panel cover to open or close.
About Your Projector J Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening. MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off. (page 21) Preparation Lamp unit compartment (page 41) Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable.
Setting up Screen size and throw distance Projected image SH You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SD SW Screen Getting Started Projection size (16 : 10) Screen Diagonal (SD) Screen height (SH) Throw distance (L) Screen width (SW) Minimum distance (LW) Maximum distance (LT) (0.84 m) 33" 0.44 m (1'5") 0.71 m (2'3") 1.8 m (5'10") (1.02 m) 40" 0.54 m (1'9") 0.86 m (2'9") 1.1 m (3'7") 2.3 m (7'6") (1.27 m) 50" 0.67 m (2'2") 1.
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 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. J Adjusting the Lens shift lever 1. Open the Front panel cover. 2. Screw the Lens shift lever counterclockwise to unlock. 3. Move the Lens shift lever to adjust the projected image position. 4. Screw the Lens shift lever clockwise to lock.
Setting up J 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.
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. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 44.
Connections Connecting with AV equipment J Connecting with VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN To video output or audio output DVD player Video player Getting Started To S-VIDEO output Audio system NOTE: • When you connect more than one AV equipment, switch the audio connection manually. J Connecting with COMPONENT IN DVD player To audio output Video player Audio system NOTE: • If you connect the BNC cables, use with a commercial BNC-RCA adaptor.
Switching the projector on/off Power cord J Connecting J Direct power off function 1. Make sure the shape of the power plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the Power cord to a wall outlet. J Disconnecting 1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and unplug the Power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord from the AC IN connector on the back of the projector.
Switching the projector on/off 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. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 34.
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 24. NOTE: • SIGNAL SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See “SIGNAL SEARCH” on page 35. The image will be projected on the screen. Positioning the image 1. Open the Front panel cover. 2.
Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"). Q 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. Q Facing to the screen Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector. The signal will be reflected off the screen.
Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the COMPUTER, NETWORK and VIDEO buttons. Press the required button several times or I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while. The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper right of the projected image and you can confirm the selected input method which is highlighted in yellow. See “INPUT GUIDE” on page 34.
Remote control operation 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. Press the FREEZE button to return to the projection. Stopping the projection temporary You can turn off the lamp and stop the projection temporary for electrical power save. Press the SHUTTER button to return to the projection.
Remote control operation Projecting 2 images at a time You can project the image and another source of image at the same time in double window style. Press any button of RETURN, MENU, DOUBLE-WINDOW or INPUT SELECT buttons to return to the normal projection style. NOTE: • FREEZE and VOLUME controls are available with the first image only. • While DOUBLE-WINDOW is activated, DIGITAL ZOOM, INDEX-WINDOW and AUTO SETUP are not available. • While DOUBLE-WINDOW is activated, the main menu will not be displayed.
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. Navigating through the MENU J Displaying the Main menu Press the MENU button to display the Main menu and the operating guidance. Sub-menu 1. Press F G to scroll to the required Main menu item and press ENTER to select.
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. • Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
Menu Navigation OPTION Sub-menu 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 SCREEN FORMAT HIGHLAND CLOSED CAPTION TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP SECURITY NETWORK (See CD-ROM contents) INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE WIRED LAN WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE NETWORK STANDBY WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN STATUS INITIALIZE Options ( * is
PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel COLOR 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. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimize image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options.
PICTURE menu DETAILED SETUP You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. J For S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals You can reduce the vertical flicker when projecting a still image. OFF: ON: Deactive Active NOTE: Q 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 Q STILL MODE • Set to OFF when projecting a moving image.
POSITION menu Remote control Control panel NOTE: • 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. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct keystone.
POSITION menu Q H-FIT The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the horizontal limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting size with preserving original ratio and the vertical edge will be cropped. Q V-FIT The 16:9 (16:10)/15:9 image will be stretched to the vertical limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting size with preserving original ratio and the horizontal edge will be cropped.
OPTION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. 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. Press I H to cycle through the options. Options OFF Function Turn off the guidance. SIMPLE Display the input method by text. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 5 seconds without any operation.
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 NOTE: • LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on page 41. • When the lamp unit is replaced with the new one (ET-LAF100), the setting will be reset to “0”.
OPTION menu J SXGA MODE 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. OFF ON The fan speed is low. The fan speed is high. You can switch the setting between SXGA and the larger setting, SXGA+. Press I H to select the required option. J WIDE MODE You can turn ON/OFF the WIDE MODE setting. ON OFF NOTE: • At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must be ON.
SECURITY menu Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. J Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation. PICTURE INPUT PASSWORD POSITION OFF PASSWORD CHANGE LANGUAGE OPTION TEXT DISPLAY OFF TEXT CHANGE SECURITY NETWORK RETURN PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE You can change the password operation to your original. 1.
NETWORK menu Remote control Control panel Items in NETWORK menu In NETWORK menu, the following items are available. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28. NOTE: • See more detailed instructions in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector.
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. 2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the TEMP, LAMP and/or FILTER indicators. 3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the problem. 4.
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector J 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. J 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. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
Care and Replacement J 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”. See FILTER REMAINING RESET A REMAIN OF A FILETER. OK CANCEL RETURN SELECT ENTER “FILTER REMAINING” on page 34.
Care and Replacement J Replacement procedure Q 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. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 2 Lamp unit fixing screws. 3. Hold the handles of the Lamp unit and release the lamp unit lock. 4. Pull the used Lamp unit gently from the projector.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference page Cause Power does not turn on. The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped. 20 21 20 39 39 42 19 No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly.
Technical Information List of compatible signals Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.
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. J Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (female) Computer J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information J Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector NC NC NC NC NC NC NC NC PC (DTE) J Control commands Command Control contents PON Power ON POF Power OFF AVL Volume IIS INPUT Q$S Lamp condition query OSH SHUTTER Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
Technical Information REMOTE terminal You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the Remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE terminal. J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No. Signal name A B C D E F G H I GND Contents Ground POWER POWER ON INPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3 NC INPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1 INPUT SEL2 Select input signal 2 Connect internally ENABLE Control by external contact J LAMP switching Pin No.
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 350 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 4 W Amps 4.1 A - 1.5 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.74 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 16 : 10 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 1 024 000 (1 280 x 800) x 3 panels Lens Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus F 1.7 - 2.6, f 21.6 mm - 43.
Technical Information S-VIDEO IN Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN Single - line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD, VD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible COMPONENT1 IN Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Selectable for input and output by menu operation. COMPUTER2 IN/ 1 OUT Terminals COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN R.G.B. 0.
Technical Information Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio Projection size (16 : 9) Screen diagonal (SD) Screen height (SH) Throw distance (L) Screen width (SW) Minimum distance (LW) Maximum distance (LT) 33" (0.84 m) 0.41 m (1'4") 0.73 m (2'4") 1.9 m 40" (1.02 m) 0.50 m (1'7") 0.89 m (2'11") 1.2 m (3'11") 2.3 m 50" (1.27 m) 0.62 m (2') 1.11 m (3'7") 1.5 m (4'11") 2.9 m 60" (1.52 m) 0.75 m (2'5") 1.33 m (4'4") 1.7 m (5'6") 3.5 m 70" (1.78 m) 0.87 m (2'10") 1.55 m (5'1") 2.0 m (6'6") 4.
Technical Information Dimensions 53 (2 - 1/16") 432 (17") 124.5 (4 - 7/8") 9.5 (-11/32") 60.5 (2 - 3/8") 319 (12 - 17/32") Unit: mm 85.4 (3 - 11/32") Trademark acknowledgements Appendix 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 Dimensions ................................................. 51 Direct power off ........................................... 20 DIRECT POWER ON A AC IN ......................................................... 13 Accessories .................................................. 9 Air exhaust port ............................................ 13 Air intake port .............................................. 12 ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ................... 12 ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) Compartment ...
Index M SERIAL Mains lead Accessories Connecting ............................................... 9 ............................................. 20 MENU Control panel button ................................... Main menu .............................................. Navigation .............................................. Remote control button ................................. 12 28 27 11 SHARPNESS SHUTTER Control panel button ................................... Remote control button ...............
Imformation Importante Avis important concernant la sécurité Cher client Panasonic: Ce mode d'emploi vous donne toutes les informations concernant l'utilisation de ce projecteur. Nous espérons qu'il vous aidera à utiliser au mieux votre nouvel appareil, et que votre projecteur à cristaux liquides Panasonic vous donnera entière satisfaction. Le numéro de série du produit se trouve au bas du produit.
AVERTISSEMENT: Cet équipement a été soumis à des tests qui ont démontré que celui-ci respectait les limites spécifiées pour les appareils numériques de la classe B aux termes de la partie 15 des règles de la FCC (Federal Communications Commission U.S.A.). Ces limites ont pour objet de fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interférences nuisibles dans le cas d'une installation en milieu résidentiel.
Imformation Importante Précautions de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT 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 caslà, autrement cela peut entraîner un incendie ou des chocs électriques. Après s'être assuré que de la fumée ne se dégage plus, s'adresser à un centre technique agréé et demander que les réparations nécessaires soient faites.
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 proximité d'objets métalliques. Ne pas toucher le liquide provenant des fuites des piles. Si vous touchez le liquide des fuites, cela pourrait abîmer votre peau.
Information Importante 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.
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. Lors du transport du projecteur, bien le tenir par le bas. Ne pas tenir le projecteur par les pieds de réglage ou le couvercle supérieur pour le déplacer car cela pourrait l'endommager.
Imformation Importante Remplacement de l'unité de la lampe J 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. Contacter un centre de service aprés-vente agréé pour acheter une Unité de la lampe (ET-LAF100) de rechange.
J Procédure de remplacement Q Retirer et remplacer la lampe 1. Dévisser à l'aide d'un tournevis cruciforme les 3 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 de la lampe Vis de fixation du couvercle de l'Unité de la lampe 2. Dévisser les 2 vis de fixation de l'Unité de la lampe à l'aide du tournevis cruciforme. 3.
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