Panasonic LCD Projector PT-F100NTU PT-F100U Operating Instructions

							Precautions with regard to safety
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Important 
InformationIn 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.
Liquid crystal panel
 Do not project the same image for long periods of 
time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the 
liquid crystal panel.
 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. It 
is recommended to switch off the projector once and 
try after 1hour later again. Please note that this does 
not affect the performance of your LCD.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.
 The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by 
shocks or chipping damage.
 The lamp may explode only occasionally after using 
the projector.
 The lamp may explode if using the projector after the 
instructed lamp replacement timing.
 The lamp life is depends on individual lamp 
characteristics, usage condition and the installation 
environment. Especially the consecutive use of the 
projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent 
switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life.
Screen
 Do not apply any volatile substances which may 
cause discoloration to the screen, and do not let it 
become dirty or damaged.
Optical components
 If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every 
day, the optical components may need to be replaced 
in less than 1 year.
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
Cautions on use
Accessories
Remote control for 
PT-F100NTU
*1 (x1)
N2QAYB000152
*1. PT-F100NTU only
Remote control for 
PT-F100U
*2 (x1)
N2QAYB000154
*2. PT-F100U only
AAA batteries for Remote 
control (x2)Safety cable (x1)
TTRA0141
Attachment screw (x1)
Safety cable (x1)
Mains lead (x1)
K2CG3DH0053CD-ROM
*3 (x1)
TQBH9009
*3. PT-F100NTU only 
						

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Preparation
Read this first
When you start the projection for the first time, the minimum required setting screen for projection will be displayed.
JLANGUAGE
Select the required language setting.
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.
JOPTIONS
Select the current projection method and fan speed 
setting. If you need return to the previous setting, 
press the RETURTN button.
INSTALLATION
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.
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. If you need to return to the INSTALLATION, 
press F.
 OFFThe fan speed is low.
 ONThe fan speed is high.
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 38.
 You can change the settings from the MAIN MENU. See “Menu Navigation” on page 29.
Minimum required setting screen
LANGUAGE
SELECT
ENTER
INSTALLATION OPTIONFRONT/DESK
HIGHLANDOFF
SELECT
ENTER RETURN
FRONT/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
NOTE:
• At 1 400 m (4 593 ft) above sea level, the setting must 
be ON.
• The loudness of fan noise depends on the HIGHLAND 
setting. 
						

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and lift up the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram 
indicated inside.
To p  v i e w
Remote control signal and Laser pointer 
beam emitters. (page 25)
Attaching a hand strap
You can attach a favourite strap 
on to the Remote control.
Remote control indicator
If you press any button except the 
LASER button, the Remote control 
indicator will flash. If you press the 
LASER button, it will lit.
Remote control
POWER button
While the MAIN POWER is on, 
switch between stand-by mode 
and projection mode. 
(page 22)
INPUT SELECT buttons
Switch the required input 
signal button to select.
 NETWORK button is 
only for PT-F100NTU.
 See CD-ROM contents.
Project a laser pointer. 
(page 26)
 PAGE buttons are only 
for PT-F100NTU.
 See CD-ROM contents. Display the MAIN MENU. 
(page 29)
Navigate through the 
menus with FGIH, and 
activate the menu item with 
ENTER. (page 29)
Reset some of the settings to 
the factory default settings. 
(page 27)Turn off the projection 
temporarily.
Display the frozen image 
while the display of 
subsequent images 
continues. (page 27)
 MULTI-LIVE is only 
for PT-F100NTU.
 See CD-ROM 
contents.
 COMPUTER SEARCH 
button is only for 
PT-F100NTU. 
 See CD-ROM contents. Control to change the 
scale by means of digital 
zoom. (page 28)
Control to adjust the 
volume of the speakers. 
(page 28)
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 29) Capture the projected image 
as a frozen picture. (page 27)Automatically adjust the 
setting of DOT CLOCK, 
CLOCK PHASE and SIGNAL 
SEARCH for the projected 
image of COMPUTER signal. 
(page 25)
Remote control 
indicator
NOTE:
• Do not drop the Remote control.
• Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
• Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the Remote control.
• Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the Remote control. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
• Do not keep pressing the Remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
• Do not point the laser in other people’s eyes or stare into beam.
• See “Remote control operation” on page 25. 
						

							Preparation
About Your Projector
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JTop and front view
Projector body
NOTE:
• 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.
Indicators
 POWER indicator (page 22)
 LAMP indicator (page 41)
 TEMP indicator (page 41)
 FILTER indicator (page 41)
Levers
 Focus lever (page 24)
 Zoom lever (page 24)ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor)
(page 32)
Speaker Lens shift lever (page 18)
Projection lens 
Front panel cover 
Hold both side of the top corner of 
the Front panel cover to open or 
close.
 While not operating the 
controls panel, keep the Front 
panel cover closed.Remote control signal receptor (page 25)
POWER button
While the MAIN POWER is on, 
switch between stand-by mode 
and projection mode. (page 22)
INPUT SELECT button
Switch to cycle through the input 
method. (page 24)Navigation buttons
Navigate through the menus with FGIH, 
and activate the menu item with ENTER. 
(page 29)
MENU button
Display the MAIN MENU. 
(page 29)RETURN button
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 29)
Control panel
Air intake port 
						

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About Your Projector
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JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
• When a cable is connected to the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT, the built-in speaker will be disabled.
AC IN
Connect the Mains lead to supply 
electronic power to the projector. 
(page 22)MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off. 
(page 23)
Safety cable attachment point
Attach the Safety cable when 
mounted in the ceiling. (page 44) ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) 
compartment
(page 42)Lamp unit compartment
(page 43)
Font leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 17) Security lock
Attache the commercial shackle 
lock, manufactured by Kensington, 
to protect your projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington 
MicroSaver Security System.
LAN
Connect a LAN cable for network 
connection. This terminal is 
PT-F100NTU onlyCOMPUTER1 IN
Connect an RGB signal cable from 
a computer.
COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT
Connect an RGB signal cable from 
a computer. 
Selectable for input 
and output by menu operation.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA composite video 
cable.
COMPUTER AUDIO IN
Connect audio cables for inputting 
audio signals corresponding to 
COMPUTER1 IN and 
COMPUTER2 IN/1 OUT.SERIAL
See “Serial terminal” on page 47.
REMOTE
See “REMOTE terminal” on 
page 49.
COMPONENT IN
Connect a YP
BPR signal cable.
AUDIO IN
Connect audio cables for inputting 
audio signal corresponding to 
VIDEO IN, S-VIDEO IN and 
COMPONENT IN.
Air exhaust port
Heated air comes out of this 
opening.
VARIABLE AUDIO OUT
Connect an audio cables for 
outputting audio signals to the 
connected equipment. 
						

							Getting Started
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Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimension from the screen diagonal.
SW = SD x 0.0203 SH = SD x 0.0152
LW = 0.0304 x SD - 0.048 LT = 0.0606 x SD - 0.057
Unit: m
* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
Screen size and throw distance
Projection size (4 : 3)Throw distance (L)
Screen diagonal 
(SD)Screen height (SH)Screen width (SW)Minimum distance 
(LW)Maximum distance 
(LT)
33 (0.84 m) 0.50 m  (17) 0.67 m  (22) 1.9 m  (62)
40 (1.02 m) 0.61 m  (2) 0.81 m  (27) 1.2 m  (311) 2.4 m  (710)
50 (1.27 m) 0.76 m  (25) 1.02 m  (34) 1.5 m  (411) 3.0 m  (910)
60  (1.52 m) 0.91 m  (211) 1.22 m  (4) 1.8 m  (510) 3.6 m  (119)
70 (1.78 m) 1.07 m  (306) 1.42 m  (47) 2.1 m  (610) 4.2 m  (139)
80 (2.03 m) 1.22 m (4) 1.63 m  (54) 2.4 m  (710) 4.8 m  (158)
90  (2.29 m) 1.37 m (45) 1.83 m (6) 2.7 m (810) 5.4 m (178)
100 (2.54 m) 1.52 m (411) 2.03 m (67) 3.0 m (910) 6.0 m (198)
120 (3.05 m) 1.83 m (6) 2.44 m (8) 3.6 m (119) 7.2 m (237)
150 (3.81 m) 2.29 m (76) 3.05 m (10) 4.5 m (149) 9.0 m (296)
200 (5.08 m) 3.05 m (10) 4.06 m (133) 6.0 m (198) 12.1 m (398)
250 (6.37 m) 3.81 m (126) 5.08 m (168) 7.6 m (2411) 15.1 m (496)
300 (5.08 m) 4.57 m (1411) 6.10 m (20) 9.1 m (2910) 18.1 m (594)
NOTE:
• See “Screen size and throw distance for 16:9 aspect ratio” on page 52.
• 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 ± 30° vertically. Overtilting may result in shortening the component’s 
life.
• For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or room light does not shine directly onto the 
screen. Close window shades or curtains to block the lights.
ÎÎÎÎmm
SD
SW
SH
Screen
Projected image 
						

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Setting up
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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..
You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle. 
See “Positioning the image” on page 24.
Projection method
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESKINSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
JMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from frontJMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILINGINSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING
NOTE:
• A translucent screen is required for rear projection.
• When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKF100H, ET-PKF100S) is required.
• See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 44.
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle
NOTE:
• Heated air comes out of the Air exhaust port. Do not touch the Air exhaust port directly.
• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 34. 
						

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Setting up
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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.
JAdjusting 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.
QHorizontal shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 32% horizontally off-center from the screen and 
then adjust the image position with the Lens shift lever.
QVertical shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 50% vertically off-center from the screen and the 
adjust the image position with the Lens shift lever.
Lens shift and positioning
Shifting the lever right:
Moving to screen’s
right.Up to about 32 % 
of the projection
Shifting the lever left: 
Moving to screen’s left. Up to about 32 %
of the projection
Up to about 50 %
of the projection
Up to about 50 %
of the projectionShifting the lever down: 
Moving to screen’s 
bottom.
Shifting the lever up: 
Moving to screen’s top. 
						

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Setting up
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JProjector 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.
QWhen the screen position is fixed
QWhen the projector position is fixed
NOTE:
• When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the Lens shift lever is centered, 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.
• When the projector is tilted and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be realigned.
• Do not attempt to pull the Lens shift lever hard while adjusting.
H
V
SH
SW
Placement
Center of lens
Vertical center of 
screenProjector
Screen
ProjectorShift range 
						

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Connections
 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 46.
Before connection to the projector
Connecting with computers
NOTE:
• 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.
Computers Monitor
Computer for 
controllingAudio system
RGB signal cable 
(Commercial)LAN cable 
(Commercial)