Panasonic LCD Projector PT-F100NTU PT-F100U Operating Instructions

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Maintenance
TEMP, LAMP and ARF Indicators
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. Turn on the projector in the...

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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
JBefore cleaning the projector
 Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
JCleaning 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.
 If you use a chemical treated...

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
JBefore replacing the Lamp unit
 Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the power plug from the wall socket.
 Make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
 Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
 Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAF100).
 When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer 
to the projector.
JWhen to replace the Lamp unit...

Maintenance
Care and Replacement
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JReplacement procedure
QRemoving and replacing the lamp unit
1. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the 3 
Lamp unit cover fixing screws on the back of the 
projector until the screws turn freely, and remove 
the Lamp unit cover.
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.5. Replace the new Lamp...

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference 
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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 socket.
 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.22
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No picture appears.
 The video signal input source may not be...

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Appendix
Technical Information
List of compatible signals
Mode
Display 
resolution 
(dots)
*1
*1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
Scanning 
frequencyDot clock 
frequency
(MHz)Picture 
quality
*2
*2. The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.
AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
Terminals
H (kHz)V (kHz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PA L - M / PA L 6 0720 x...

Technical Information
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Appendix
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.
JConnection
JPin assignments and signal names
JCommunication settings
JBasic format
 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...

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Technical Information
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JCable specifications
(When connected to a personal computer)
JControl commands
You can switch the signals which to output from the COMPUTER1 OUT terminal by pressing the computer key 
command. 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. 
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PONPower ONIn standby mode, all...

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Appendix
You can remotely operate the projector from the outside the Remote control range by connecting to the REMOTE 
terminal.
JPin assignments and signal names
JLAMP switching
JSwitching input signals
REMOTE terminal
Pin No.Signal nameContents
AGND Ground
BPOWER POWER ON
CINPUT SEL3 Select input signal 3
DNC
EINPUT SEL1 Select input signal 1
FINPUT SEL2 Select input signal 2
GConnect internallyH
I
ENABLE Control by external contact
Pin No.Settings
B - AShort Open...

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Technical Information
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Specifications
Power supplyAC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption330 W
During standby (when fan is stopped): 3.5 W
Amps3.9 A - 1.4 A
LCD panel
Panel size (diagonal)0.7 type (17.78 mm)
Aspect ratio4 : 3
Display method3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive methodActive matrix method
Pixels786 432 (1 024 x 768) x 3 panels
LensManual zoom (2 x)/Manual focus
F 1.7 - 2.6, f 21.6 mm - 43.0 mm
LampUHM lamp (250 W)
Luminosity3200lm
Operating...