Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW100NTU Operating Instructions

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
JResetting 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” on page 34.
J Before replacing the Lamp unit
 Switch off the  MAIN POWER  and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  Make sure the  Lamp...

Maintenance
Care and Replacement
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JReplacement 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 .
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...

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference page
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
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No picture appears.
  The video signal input source may...

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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 proce ssing circuit before picture is projected.
Terminals
H (kHz)V (kHz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PA L - M / PA L 6 0...

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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
J Pin assignments and signal names
J Communication settings
J Basic format
 The projector can not receive any command for 10 second s after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds 
before sending the command.
  If sending...

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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 co nnection guidance will be displayed. 
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PON Power ON In standby mode,...

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Appendix
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
J LAMP switching
J Switching 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...

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Specifications
Power supplyAC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption350 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 ratio16 : 10
Display method3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive methodActive matrix method
Pixels1 024 000 (1 280 x 800) x 3 panels
Lens Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus
 
F 1.7 - 2.6, f 21.6 mm - 43.0 mm
Lamp UHM lamp (250 W)
Luminosity3 000 lm
Operating...

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Terminals
S-VIDEO INSingle - 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
COMPONENT1 IN Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)
R.G.B.
0.7 V [p-p], 75 
Ω
HD, VD/SYNCTTL high impedance, automatic 
positive/negative polarity 
compatible
COMPUTER2 IN/
1 OUTSingle - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)
Selectable for input and output by menu operation.
R.G.B.
0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HD, VD/SYNCTTL high...

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* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods fo r screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen  dimension from the screen diagonal.
SW (m) = SD () x 0.0221 SH (m) = SD () x 0.0125
LW (m) = 0.0297 x SD () - 0.04 5 LT (m) = 0.0592 x SD () - 0.061
* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
* All measurements above are approximate and...