Panasonic LCD Projector PT-FW100NTU Operating Instructions

							
Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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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.
1. Open the  Front panel cover .
 This is not necessary in  Remote control operation.
2. Press the POWER button.
 The confirmation screen is displayed. It will 
disappear and return to the projection after 
10 seconds without any operation.
  To return to the projection, press any button except 
the  POWER  button.
3. Press the  POWER button.
 The power indicator lights up in  ORANGE while 
cooling the lamp, then illuminates  RED when is 
ready to switch off the  MAIN POWER.
4. Switch off the  MAIN POWER on the back of the 
projector.
Switching on the projector
NOTE:
• When starting up the projector some small rattling or ti nkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the 
characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal an d do not affect the performance of the projector.
• If you disconnected the  Power cord or switched off the  MAIN POWER while on projecting mode, the projection will start 
with connecting the  Power cord or switching on the  MAIN POWER. See “DIRECT POWER ON” on page 35.
Switching off the projector
NOTE:
• Press the POWER twice or for a long durati on to switch the power off.
• You can disconnect the  Power cord or switch off the  MAIN POWER instead of following this procedure. See “DIRECT 
POWER ON” on page 35.
• You can turn off the projector by pressing the  POWER button longer than 0.5 seconds. 
						

							
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Basic Operation
Projecting an image
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.
  The image will be proj ected on the screen.
1. Open the Front panel cover .
2. Adjust the projected image with the  Lens shift 
lever . See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16.
3. Adjust the angle of the projector.
  Screw down the  Front leg adjusters  and adjust the 
angle vertically.
  See “Front leg adjusters and throwing angle” on 
page 15.
4. Adjust the focus and the projected image size.
  Turn the  Focus lever  and Zoom lever  to adjust the 
image.
  You can confirm the adjusted effect with the  TEST 
PATTERN  in OPTION  menu. See “TEST PATTERN” 
on page 36.
Selecting the input signal
NOTE:
• SIGNAL SEARCH  is ON  as default and the signal from 
the connected devices is  detected automatically. See 
“SIGNAL SEARCH” on page 35.
Positioning the image
NOTE:
• Do not touch the  Air Exhaust port as this may cause 
burns or injury.
• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on  page 32.
• If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size  of the image by moving the  Zoom lever again.
Focus lever
Zoom lever 
						

							
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Basic Operation
Remote control operation
You can operate the projector with the Remote control 
within the remote range 15 m (492).
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. Th e signal will be reflected 
off the screen. The operating range may differ due 
to the screen material. This function may not be 
effective with a translucent screen.
You can adjust the setting of  POSITION, DOT 
CLOCK  and CLOCK PHASE  in the POSITION  
menu automatically for the projected 
COMPUTER  signal image.
Operating range
NOTE:
• Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor. 
The  Remote control  may malfunction under strong 
light such as fluorescent.
• If there are any obstacles between the  Remote control 
and the  Remote control signal receptor , the Remote 
control  may not operate correctly.
Setting up the image position automatically
NOTE:
• If the dot clock frequency is 108 MHz or higher,  AUTO 
SETUP  is not effective.
• If the projected image is dark or blurred around the  edge,  AUTO SETUP  may stop the processing before 
complete. Project a much clearer or lighter image and 
press the  AUTO SETUP  button again.
Screen Projected image 
						

							
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Remote control operation
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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.
JPressing the COMPUTER button J
Pressing the NETWORK button
 See  CD-ROM  contents for more detailed information.
JPressing the VIDEO button
J Pressing the INPUT SELECT 
button on the projector
You can highlight items on the screen with 
the red laser pointer while projecting the 
image in presentations or visual 
demonstrations as an eye-catching pointing 
device.
Hold down the  LASER button to goes on the 
laser pointer and release to goes off.
J Deactivating the LASER button
You can deactivate the  LASER button for an 
accidental operation.
1. Open the battery comp artment cover of the 
Remote control .
2. Slide the switch tab.
3. Close the battery compartment cover of the  Remote control .
 See “Battery compartment” on page 11.
Switching the input signal
NOTE:
• Only when the  COMPUTER2 SELECT  is set to INPUT, 
you can switch between  COMPUTER1 and 
COMPUTER2 .
COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
COMPUTER1
NETWORK
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPUTER2
NOTE:
• If you select an unplugged input method, the guidance will blink on and off several times.
• See “List of compatible signals” on page 44.
• See “Connections” on page 18.
Using the laser pointer
NOTE:
• The laser pointer should never be projected directly into 
the eyes of a person or animal.
• Do not aim the laser at reflective surfaces.
• Do not allow children to use laser pointer.
• Never look directly into the laser beam.
• The laser pointer is not effective with translucent 
screens.
• Please read the cautions on the  Remote control.
• This is a Class 2 laser product.
CAUTION: Use of controls of adjustments or performance 
of procedures other than those s pecified herein may result in 
hazardous radiation exposure.
On
Off
 
Deactivating switch
  Top view
Laser pointer beam emitter
 Cautions 
						

							
Basic Operation
Remote control operation
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When projecting an image, press FREEZE to 
capture the projected image and display it on 
the screen as a still pict ure. While the image is 
frozen, the sound will be stopped. Press the 
FREEZE button to return to the projection.
You can turn off the lamp and stop the 
projection temporary for electrical power save.  Press the 
SHUTTER  button to return to the projection.
You can reset most of the customized settings 
to the factory defaults by pressing the 
DEFAULT  button of the  Remote control . 
Display the required sub menu or the menu 
items, and press the  DEFAULT button again.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
You can project an image in split 2 windows 
as an  INDEX-WINDOW , one is frozen, stored 
in memory and displayed on the screen’s left 
side, while the display of subsequent images 
continues on the right.
To escape from the  INDEX-WINDOW, press 
the  MENU  or RETURN  button.
QSwitching the position
In default, the frozen image is displayed on the left 
and the subsequent image is displayed on the 
right. Press  I H  to switch the position.
Q Changing the image size
Press  F G  to switch and cycle through in 3 size.
Q Capturing a new image
While in  INDEX-WINDOW  mode, press ENTER to 
capture a new image and the frozen image window 
will be updated in a while.
Capturing an image
Stopping the projection temporary
Resetting to the factory default settings
NOTE:
• Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing 
the  DEFAULT  button. Adjust each menu items 
manually.
• To reset all the settings to the factory defaults, see  “INITIALIZE ALL” on page 36.
Projecting an image in INDEX-WINDOW mode
Projected imageFrozen image
Continuing image
Frozen image
Continuing image
Continuing image
Frozen image
NOTE:
• If you change the window size, the aspect ratio of the image is changed and becomes vertically elongated.
Frozen image
Continuing image 
						

							
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Remote control operation
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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.Q Unavailable combinations
The following combinations are not available.
 COMPUTER1  - COMPONENT
  COMPUTER2  - NETWORK
  S-VIDEO  - VIDEO
  S-VIDEO  - COMPONENT
  VIDEO  - COMPONENT
Q Switching the signal
In default, the first image is displayed on the left 
and the second image is displayed on the right. 
You can switch and cycle through the signals of the 
second image by pressing  F G  
You can enlarge the projected image down 
to a centred area for emphasizing within the 
range of 1x to 2x.
Q Enlarging the image
1. Press  DIGITAL ZOOM +/-  once.
 The centred area of the im age will then be enlarged 
to 1.5x.
2. Adjust the image size by pressing  DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/- .
  The image size will be changed in steps of 0.1.
Q Shifting the centre point
Press  F G  I  H  to shift the centre point.
You can control the volume of the built-in 
speakers and output sound. Press +/- to 
control the volume.
Projecting 2 images at a time
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.
• The second image will apply to the value of the  PICTURE  settings of the first image except 
CONTRAST  and BRIGHTNESS .
• COMPUTER  and NETWORK  signals will not keep the 
adjusted aspect ratio.
Image 1Image 1
Image 2
NETWORK
COMPUTER2COMPUTER1S-VIDEO
COMPONENTVIDEO
Enlarging the centred area
NOTE:
• When the  COMPUTER  signal is projected, the 
enlargement range will be changed to 1x to 3x. When 
the  FRAME LOCK  in POSITION  menu is set to  ON, the 
enlargement range is 1x to 2x. See “FRAME LOCK” on 
page 33.
• When the input signal is changed while the  DIGITAL 
ZOOM  is activated, the  DIGITAL ZOOM will be 
cancelled.
• While  DIGITAL ZOOM  is activated, FREEZE is not 
available.
Controlling the volume of the speaker
NOTE:
• Power consumption can be re duced if the volume level 
is lowered. 
						

							
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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 categori zed. You can navigate through the menu with F G  H  I  
buttons.
J Displaying the Main menu
Press the  MENU button to display the  Main 
menu  and the operating guidance.
JAdjusting with the bar scale 
items
The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory 
default setting and the square indicates the current 
setting.
JReturning to the previous menu
Press the  MENU or RETURN  button to return to 
the previous menu. Press repeatedly to escape 
from the menu mode and return to the 
projection.
J Operating procedure
1. Press  F G  to scroll to the required  Main menu 
item and press  ENTER to select.
 The selected item is highlighted in orange and the 
Sub-menu  is displayed on the right. 
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
2. Press  F G  to scroll to the required  Sub-menu 
item and press  I H  or  ENTER  to adjust.
 The selected item is called up and the other menu 
items disappear from the screen. Called up item will 
be disappear after 5 seconds and return to the menu 
mode.
  If there is a lower level, the next level will be 
displayed.
3. Press  I H  to adjust or set  the selected item.
 For items using a bar scale, the current settings are 
displayed on the left of the bar scale.
  You can cycle through the opt ions of an item by 
pressing  I H .
4. Press  MENU or RETURN  to return to the previous 
menu.
Navigating through the MENU
PICTURE
POSITIONPICTURE MODE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMPERATURE
DAYLIGHT VIEW
DETAILED SETUP
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK
STANDARD
STANDARD
AUTO
SELECT ENTER
RETURN
Main menu Sub-menu
Current 
settings
Operating guidance
Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings.
KEYSTONEK
EYSTO NE
Current setting
Default
PICTURE
POSITIONKEYSTONE
POSITION
DOT CLOCK
CLOCK PHASE
ASPECT
FRAME LOCK
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK
4:3
OFF
SELECT ENTER
RETURN
SELECT
DEFAULT ENTER
RETURN
PICTURE
POSITIONKEYSTONE
POSITION
DOT CLOCK
CLOCK PHASE
ASPECT
FRAME LOCK
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK
16:9
OFF
KEYSTONEK EYSTO NE
NOTE:
• See “Resetting to the factory default settings” on page 25 to reset each menu items.
• See “INITIALIZE ALL” on page  36 to reset all the settings. 
						

							
Settings
Menu Navigation
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The Main menu  has 6 options. Select the required menu item and press  ENTER to display the  Sub-menu. 
Main menu and 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.
Main menuSub-menuOptions ( * is default setting)Page
PICTURE PICTURE MODE NATURAL DYNAMIC
*1
*1. Default setting for  COMPUTER/COMPONENT  signalspage 30
STANDARD *BLACKBOARD
CONTRAST • Default: 0 page 30
BRIGHTNESS • Default: 0 page 30
COLOR
*2
*2. Not available with  COMPUTER/NETWORK  signals• Default: 0 page 30
TINT
*2• Default: 0 page 30
SHARPNESS • Default: 0 page 30
COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW STANDARD * page 30
HIGH
DAYLIGHT VIEW AUTO *ON page 30
OFF
DETAILED SETUP
*3
*3. VIDEO /S-VIDEO /COMPUTER  signals onlyWHITE BALANCE*4
*4. COMPUTER  signals onlyWHITE BALANCE RED page 31
WHITE BALANCE GREEN
• Default: 0 WHITE BALANCE BLUE
TV-SYSTEM AUTO *NTSC
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO 
signals only) NTSC 4.43 PAL
PAL-M PAL-N
SECAM
STILL MODE OFF *
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO) ON
NOISE REDUCTION ON *
(S-VIDEO/VIDEO) OFF
POSITION KEYSTONE
*5
*5. Only  KEYSTONE  is available with  NETWORK signals• Default: 0 page 32
POSITION H • Default: 0 page 32
V • Default: 0
DOT CLOCK
*4• Default: 0 page 32
CLOCK PHASE
*6
*6. COMPUTER /COMPONENT  signals only• Default: 0 page 32
ASPECT 4:3 S4:3 page 32
16:9 * AUTO
FRAME LOCK OFF *ON page 33
LANGUAGE 
						

							
Menu Navigation
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Settings
Main menuSub-menuOptions ( * is default setting)Page
OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED *SIMPLE page 34
OFF
STARTUP LOGO ON *OFF page 34
USER
COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT *OUTPUT page 34
FILTER SETUP 1 *3 page 34
2
FILTER REMAINING page 34
LAMP RUNTIME page 35
POWER OFF TIMER OFF * page 35
15 MIN. 40 MIN.
20 MIN. 45 MIN.
25 MIN. 50 MIN.
30 MIN. 55 MIN.
35 MIN. 60 MIN.
DIRECT POWER ON OFF *ON page 35
CONTROL PANEL VALID *INVALID page 35
AUTO SETUP AUTO *BUTTON page 35
SIGNAL SEARCH ON *OFF page 35
INSTALLATION FRONT/DESK *REAR/DESK page 35
FRONT/CEILING REAR/CEILING
SCREEN FORMAT 16:9 *16:10 page 35
HIGHLAND OFF *ON page 36
CLOSED CAPTION CC1 TT1 page 36
CC2 TT2
TEST PATTERN page 36
DETAILED SETUP OSD DESIGN TYPE1 TYPE2 page 36
TYPE3
SXGA MODE SXGA SXGA+
XGA MODE XGA WXGA
BLACKBOARD ON *OFF
BACK COLOR BLUE *BLACK
VOLUME
AUDIO BALANCE • Default: 0
INITIALIZE ALL
SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD OFF *ON page 37
PASSWORD CHANGE page 37
TEXT DISPLAY OFF *ON page 37
TEXT CHANGE page 37
NETWORK WIRED LAN page 38
WIRELESS LAN
NAME CHANGE
INPUT PASSWORD
(See  CD-ROM  
contents) PASSWORD CHANGE
NETWORK STANDBY
WEB CONTROL
LIVE MODE CUT IN
STATUS
INITIALIZE 
						

							
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Settings
PICTURE menu
Depending on the projection environment, you can use 
these preset parameter settings to optimize image 
projection. Press I H  to cycle through the options.
You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. 
Adjust the  BRIGHTNESS  in advance if necessary.
You can adjust the brightness of the projected image. You can adjust the color saturation of the projected 
image. (Available with 
VIDEO/S-VIDEO /COMPONENT  
signals only)
You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. 
(Available with  VIDEO/S-VIDEO /COMPONENT  signals 
only)
You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.
You can adjust the white balance of the projected image.
  LOW More bluish
  STANDARD Balanced white
  HIGH More reddish
You can keep the projected image bright and vivid even 
in well-lit rooms where the ambient light sources cannot 
be controlled, such as when a door opens or when 
window coverings fail to block out sunlight.
 AUTO : Automatic adjustment
  ON: Active
  OFF : Deactive
PICTURE MODE
NATURAL Reproduces the original color 
of the image
STANDARD
Setting for a general image
DYNAMICBright and sharp setting
BLACKBOARD Setting for when projecting on 
a blackboard
See “BLACKBOARD” on 
page 36.
NOTE:
• It may take for a while until the selected mode is 
stabilized.
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27.
  See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 28.
Higher
Lower
Brighter
Darker
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMPERATURE
DAYLIGHT VIEW
NOTE:
• Do not cover the  ALS (Ambient Luminance Sensor) of 
the projector. See “ALS (A mbient Luminance Sensor)” 
on page 12.
• AUTO  is not available when  INSTALLATION setting in 
OPTION  menu is set to  REAR/DESK or REAR/
CEILING .
Darker
Lighter
More 
greenish
More 
reddish
More 
sharp
Less 
sharp