Panasonic PT-F200E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector
Commercial Use
PT-F200NTE
Model No.
PT-F200E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0249-4
E
NGLISH

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions LCD Projector Commercial Use PT-F200NTE Model No. PT-F200E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0249-4 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

    Important Safety Notice Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should notbe mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products andused batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
  • 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...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Projection method ... 18 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ... 18 Lens shift and positioning... 19 Connections... 21 Before connection to the projector ... 21 Connecting example: Computers... 21 Connecting example: AV equipment... 22 Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off ... 23 Mains lead...
  • Page 7 LAMP, TEMP and FILTER Indicators ...43 Managing the indicated problems ... 43 Care and Replacement ...44 Cleaning the projector... 44 Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 44 Replacing the Lamp unit ... 45 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ... 46 Troubleshooting...47...
  • Page 8: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.
  • Page 9: Cautions

    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.
  • Page 10: Cautions When Transporting

    It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required.
  • Page 11: Cautions On Use

    Display the white screen test pattern for more than an hour to remove it. The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red.
  • Page 12: Accessories

    Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (x1) N2QAYB000152 for PT-F200NTE Mains lead (x1) TXFSX02QTEZ *1. PT-F200NTE only *2. PT-F200E only *3. PT-F200NTE only * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons, must be treated properly.
  • Page 13: Read This First

    ENTER Press the ENTER button to start the projection. Once you finish the minimum requirement setting, it will not be displayed again unless the projector is initialised. See “INITIALIZE ALL” on page 40. You can change the settings from the MAIN MENU. See “Menu Navigation” on page 31.
  • Page 14: About Your Projector

    • Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury. • While the projector is not in use, keep the FRONT PANEL COVER closed to protect the lens.
  • Page 15: About Your Projector

    (page 24) Burglar hook port Attach a commercial burglar prevention cable. AC IN Connect the Mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 23) signal cable. VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Connect an audio cables for outputting audio signals to the connected equipment.
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    About Your Projector Remote control POWER button While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between standby mode and projection mode. (page 23) Project a laser pointer. (page 28) Display the MAIN MENU. (page 31) Navigate through the menus with FGIH, and activate the menu item with ENTER.
  • Page 17: Setting Up

    NOTE: • See “Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio” on page 54. • Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may cause malfunction of the projector. • Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt the projector body approximately ±...
  • Page 18: 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 39. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK...
  • Page 19: Lens Shift And Positioning

    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 20 When the projector position is fixed NOTE: • When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the Lens shift lever is centred, you will get the best quality of the projection image. • When the Lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit, likewise when the Lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Connecting Example: Av Equipment

    Connections Connecting example: 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 NGLISH - 22 DVD player To S-VIDEO output Video player To video output or audio output Audio system DVD player...
  • Page 23: Switching The Projector On/Off

    • Switch off the power to the projector when not in use. • If the projector is switched on again while the internal cooling fan is still operating by the internal power supply, it may take a while to start the projection.
  • Page 24: Switching On The Projector

    This is not necessary in Remote control operation. NOTE: • When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and will not affect the performance of the projector.
  • Page 25: Power Indicator

    Flashing NOTE: • If the projector is switched on again while the internal cooling fan is still operating by the internal power supply, it may take a while to start the projection. • The electric consumption in standby mode is 4.5 W.
  • Page 26: Projecting An Image

    1. Open the Front panel cover. 2. Adjust the projected image with the Lens shift lever. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 19. 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the Front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically.
  • Page 27: Remote Control Operation

    AUTO SETUP may stop the processing before complete. Project a much clearer or lighter image and press the AUTO SETUP button again. You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 15 m (49'2"), approximately ± 30° vertically and horizontally...
  • Page 28: Switching The Input Signal

    Pressing the NETWORK button The NETWORK button is only for PT-F200NTE. See CD-ROM contents for more detailed information. Pressing the VIDEO button VIDEO Pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the projector COMPUTER2 COMPUTER1 NETWORK COMPONENT NETWORK is only for PT-F200NTE.
  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33 Main menu Sub-menu OPTION INPUT GUIDE STARTUP LOGO COMPUTER2 SELECT FILTER REMAINING LAMP RUNTIME POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON CONTROL PANEL AUTO SETUP SIGNAL SEARCH INSTALLATION ALTITUDE TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE TEXT DISPLAY TEXT CHANGE NETWORK WIRED LAN WIRELESS LAN...
  • Page 34: Picture Menu

    Brighter OFF: NOTE: • Do not cover the ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) of the projector. See “ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor)” on page 14. • AUTO is not available when INSTALLATION setting in OPTION menu is set to REAR/DESK or REAR/CEILING.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Position Menu

    Image NOTE: • You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the plane. For a better quality image, installing the projector with a minimum of distortion is recommended. • Some distortion may be retained for lens shift adjustment.
  • Page 37: Resizing

    POSITION menu RESIZING 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. Press I H to select the required setting.
  • Page 38: Option Menu

    See “Computer connection guidance” on page 50. STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option. STARTUP LOGO will be displayed for 30 seconds. Active...
  • Page 39: Power Off Timer

    45 MIN. 35 MIN. 40 MIN. DIRECT POWER ON You can switch the projector start up status. Press I H to select the required option. Starts in the same mode as last use. Skips the standby mode and starts the projection.
  • Page 40: Test Pattern

    NGLISH - 40 BACK COLOR You can choose a BLUE or BLACK screen for when the projector is idle. Press I H to select the required option. VOLUME You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal.
  • Page 41: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. Entering the SECURITY menu Every time when you apply to the SECURITY menu, you will be asked to perform the password operation.
  • Page 42: Network Menu

    • The NETWORK menu is available only with PT-F200NTE. • See the PJ Link or network information in the contents of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector. • When INPUT PASSWORD in SECURITY menu is activated, perform the correct password operation to initialise the projector via network.
  • Page 43: Lamp, Temp And Filter Indicators

    4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer. NOTE: • If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre. LAMP indicator Indicator...
  • Page 44: Care And Replacement

    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. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
  • Page 45: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 4 800 hours, and at 5 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the Lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on.
  • Page 46: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently safety though, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting in the ceiling for safety and security.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    The SHUTTER function may be in use. The ARF is removed or installed incorrectly. The lens focus may not have been set correctly. The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The picture is fuzzy. The lens may be dirty.
  • Page 48: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals resolution Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 625i (576i) 525p (480p) 625p (576p) 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 280 x 720 750 (720)/60p 1 280 x 720 750 (720)/50p...
  • Page 49: Serial Terminal

    3 bytes (02h) The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command.
  • Page 50: 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 51: Remote Terminal

    Remote control cannot be used. In addition, the RS-232C commands and network functions that correspond to these functions cannot be used either. • While pin I is “Open”, do not short-circuit pin A, B, C, E and F. The projector would reject all the signals from the Remote control.
  • Page 52: 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 53 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-F200NTE only) Compatible Wireless LAN (PT-F200NTE Wireless channel only) Distance Cabinet...
  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56: Index

    Index ... 15 AC IN ... 12 Accessories ... 15 Air exhaust port ... 14 Air intake port ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) ... 39 ALTITUDE ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) ... 15 Compartment ... 14 FILTER indicator ... 43 FILTER indicator status ...
  • Page 57 Mains lead ... 12 Accessories ... 23 Connecting MENU ... 14 Control panel button ... 32 Main menu ... 31 Navigation ... 16 Remote control button Navigation buttons ... 14 Control panel button ... 16 Remote control button NETWORK ... 28 Remote control ...
  • Page 58 Printed in Japan S1207-5059F...

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