Panasonic Projector Pt F200e Operating Instructions
Have a look at the manual Panasonic Projector Pt F200e Operating Instructions online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 10737 Panasonic manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
ENGLISH - 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. JDisplaying 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. JOperating 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 32. 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 options 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-menuCurrent settings Operating guidance Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings. KEYSTONEKEYSTONE Current setting Default PICTURE POSITIONKEYSTONE POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT RESIZING FRAME LOCK LANGUAGE OPTION SECURITY NETWORK 4:3 ON OFF SELECT ENTER RETURN SELECT DEFAULTENTER RETURN PICTURE POSITIONKEYSTONE POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT RESIZING FRAME LOCK LANGUAGE OPTION SECURITY NETWORK 4:3 ON OFF KEYSTONEKEYSTONE NOTE: • See “Resetting to the factory default settings” on page 29 to reset each menu items. • See “INITIALIZE ALL” on page 40 to reset all the settings.
Settings Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 32 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 (underlined is default setting)Page PICTURE PICTURE MODE NATURAL DYNAMIC *1 *1. Default setting for COMPUTER/NETWORK signalspage 34 STANDARD BLACKBOARD CONTRAST• Default: 0 page 34 BRIGHTNESS• Default: 0 page 34 COLOR *2 *2.Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. • Default: 0 page 34 TINT *2• Default: 0 page 34 SHARPNESS• Default: 0 page 34 COLOR TEMPERATURE LOW STANDARD page 34 HIGH DAYLIGHT VIEW AUTO ONpage 34 OFF DETAILED SETUP *2WHITE BALANCE*2WHITE BALANCE REDpage 35 WHITE BALANCE GREEN • Default: 0WHITE 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 OFF (S-VIDEO/VIDEO)ON POSITION KEYSTONE• Default: 0 page 36 POSITION *2H• Default: 0 page 36 V• Default: 0 DOT CLOCK *2• Default: 0 page 36 CLOCK PHASE *2• Default: 0 page 36 ASPECT *24:316:9page 36 S4:3 RESIZING *2OFFONpage 37 FRAME LOCK *2OFFONpage 37 LANGUAGE
Menu Navigation ENGLISH - 33 Settings Main menuSub-menuOptions (underlined is default setting)Page OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED SIMPLEpage 38 OFF STARTUP LOGO ON OFFpage 38 USER COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT OUTPUTpage 38 FILTER REMAININGpage 38 LAMP RUNTIMEpage 38 POWER OFF TIMER OFF page 39 15 MIN. 20 MIN. 25 MIN. 30 MIN. 35 MIN. 40 MIN. 45 MIN. 50 MIN. 55 MIN. 60 MIN. DIRECT POWER ON OFF ONpage 39 CONTROL PANEL VALID INVALIDpage 39 AUTO SETUP AUTO BUTTONpage 39 SIGNAL SEARCH ON OFFpage 39 INSTALLATION FRONT/DESK FRONT/CEILINGpage 39 REAR/DESK REAR/CEILING ALTITUDE LOW HIGHpage 39 TEST PATTERNpage 40 DETAILED SETUP OSD DESIGN TYPE1 TYPE2page 40 TYPE3 SXGA MODE SXGA SXGA+ WIDE MODE OFF ON BLACKBOARD ON OFF BACK COLOR BLUE BLACK VOLUME• Default: 20 AUDIO BALANCE• Default: 0 INITIALIZE ALL SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD OFF ONpage 41 PASSWORD CHANGEpage 41 TEXT DISPLAY OFF ONpage 41 TEXT CHANGEpage 41 NETWORK WIRED LANpage 42 WIRELESS LAN NAME CHANGE INPUT PASSWORD PASSWORD CHANGE (PT-F200NTE only. See CD- ROM contents)NETWORK STANDBY WEB CONTROL LIVE MODE CUT IN STATUS INITIALIZE
ENGLISH - 34 Settings PICTURE menu Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise 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 colour saturation of the projected image. (Available with signals from VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT only) You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. (Available with signals from VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT only) You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image. You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. LOWMore bluish STANDARDBalanced white HIGHMore 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 NATURALReproduces the original colour of the image STANDARDSetting for a general image DYNAMICBright and sharp setting BLACKBOARDSetting for when projecting on a blackboard See “BLACKBOARD” on page 40. NOTE: • It may take for a while until the selected mode is stabilised. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. 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 (Ambient Luminance Sensor)” on page 14. •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
PICTURE menu ENGLISH - 35 Settings You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually. JFor S-VIDEO/VIDEO signals QTV-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. QSTILL MODE You can reduce the vertical flicker when projecting a still image. OFF: Deactive ON: Active QNOISE REDUCTION You can switch the automatic noise reduction system on/off. Press I H to select the required setting. OFF: No noise reduction ON: Automatic noise reduction JFor RGB signals QWHITE BALANCE You can adjust the white balance more properly in 3 colours temperature by pressing I H. WHITE BALANCE RED WHITE BALANCE GREEN WHITE BALANCE BLUE DETAILED SETUP NOTE: •AUTO setting will select from NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/ PAL60/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM. NTSC NTSC 4.43 PAL AUTO SECAM PAL-N PAL-M NOTE: •Set to OFF when projecting a moving image. NOTE: • Applying noise reduction may affect image quality.
ENGLISH - 36 Settings POSITION menu If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct keystone. You can move the projected image for fine adjustment. Press I H to move horizontally and F G vertically. (Available with signals from VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ COMPUTER/COMPONENT only)If you have interference patterns of the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the clock frequency. (Available with signals from COMPUTER only) If you require further adjustment for the same reason as the DOT CLOCK adjustment, you can fine adjust the timing of the clock. Press I H to adjust. (Available with signals from COMPUTER/COMPONENT only) You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. Press I H to cycle through the options. Q4:3 The input signal will be projected without any change. KEYSTONE ImageOperation 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. • The distortion of the Main menu screen is not correctable. • The result of the keystone correction will affect the aspect ratio and the size of the image. POSITION Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. POSITION H V DOT CLOCK NOTE: • If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. •DOT CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the CLOCK PHASE. CLOCK PHASE NOTE: • If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 108 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. ASPECT 4:3 16:9 S4:3
POSITION menu ENGLISH - 37 Settings Q16:9 The squeezed signal will be projected in 16:9 ratio. QS4:3 The input signal will be sized down 75 % and projected. S4:3 mode is effective when projecting 4:3 image on to a 16:9 screen. QAUTO The S1 signal which contains an identifying signal will be detected and automatically project the image in proper ratio. (Available with S-VIDEO signals only)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. ONActive OFFDeactive If the projected image is degraded, you can activate FRAME LOCK for synchronisation. Press I H to select the required option. OFFDeactive ONActive NOTE: • If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio, the image may distort or some portions may be cropped. Select an aspect ratio which preserves the intention of the image creator. • The order of ASPECT types is defined not only by the input method but also by the input signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 48. • If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted by using ASPECT function in commercial use in a public place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you might infringe on the copyright of the creator which is protected by copyright law. RESIZING NOTE: • Usually the recommended setting is ON. • When the RESIZING is set to ON, the lower resolution input signal may be projected in less quality. When the RESIZING is set to OFF; • The size of the image will be projected smaller and you may need to adjust ZOOM and FOCUS, or the projector position backwards and forwards. •DIGITAL ZOOM, KEYSTONE and INDEX-WINDOW are not available. FRAME LOCK NOTE: • This function is available with some of the COMPUTER signals only.
ENGLISH - 38 Settings OPTION menu When you change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available. Press I H to cycle through the options. 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. ONActive OFFDeactive USERDisplay the original text QEditing the original text If you select USER, you can display the 2 lines of original text up to 40 characters in 1 line instead of the logo.1. Select USER and press ENTER. 2. Select the required line to enter or edit the original text, and press ENTER. 3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character and press ENTER. The selected character will be displayed in the box. Select DELETE to delete the last entered character and press ENTER. 4. Repeat the step 3 until you finish the text to display in a line. 5. Select OK and press ENTER to set the entered text in a box. Press G and edit the TEXT2 if you need to, and repeat the step 3 - 5. You can switch the function of the COMPUTER2 IN/ 1OUT terminal. INPUT COMPUTER2 IN OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT You can check the remaining amount of the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter). The colour of the bar scale is indicating the condition of the ARF. Yellow Amount of the filter remaining is less than 4 %. Red No more remaining. You can check how long the lamp has been used. INPUT GUIDE OptionsFunction OFFTurn off the guidance. SIMPLEDisplay the input method by text. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 5 seconds without any operation. DETAILEDDisplay the input method by graphic. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 10 seconds without any operation. If you select any COMPUTER terminal which has no signal, the computer connection guidance will be displayed. See “Computer connection guidance” on page 50. STARTUP LOGO Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31. See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32. OK CANCELDELETE TEXT CHANGE COMPUTER2 SELECT FILTER REMAINING NOTE: • See “Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)” on page 44. • After you replace the ARF, FILTER REMAINING should be reset to “0” by pressing the ENTER button for 3 seconds. LAMP RUNTIME NOTE: •LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on page 45. • When the lamp unit is replaced with the new one (ET-LAF100), the setting will be reset to “0”.
OPTION menu ENGLISH - 39 Settings You can set the off timer to switch off the POWER of the projector after a certain period of time automatically when no signal is detected. Press I H to select the required period from 15 to 60 minutes at intervals of 5 minutes. You can switch the projector start up status. Press I H to select the required option. OFFStarts in the same mode as last use. ONSkips the standby mode and starts the projection. You can turn off the function of the control panel buttons on the projector body. Press I H to select the required option. INVALIDInvalidate the control panel buttons Confirmation screen will be displayed. VALIDValidate the control panel buttons You can turn off the AUTO SETUP function for when the COMPUTER signal is detected. AUTOWhen the projector detect a COMPUTER signal, adjust the projected image position automatically for SIGNAL SEARCH, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE. BUTTONOnly when the AUTO SETUP button is pressed, the projected image position will be adjusted for DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE. See “Remote control” on page 16. You can turn off the auto signal detecting system. ONDetect the input signal from the terminals and project the image. OFFDeactive When installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on page 18. If you use the projector at high elevation, the ALTITUDE setting need to be HIGH to set the fan speed high. Press I H to select the required option. LOWThe fan speed is low. HIGHThe fan speed is high. POWER OFF TIMER DIRECT POWER ON NOTE: • When the projector is started from the projecting mode, pressing the POWER button procedure is skippable. CONTROL PANEL DISABLE 15 MIN. 20 MIN. 25 MIN. 30 MIN. 35 MIN. 60 MIN. 55 MIN. 50 MIN. 45 MIN. 40 MIN. AUTO SETUP NOTE: • Usually the recommended setting is AUTO. SIGNAL SEARCH NOTE: •SIGNAL SEARCH is not available when any input signal is projecting. • Usually the recommended setting is ON. INSTALLATION 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 ALTITUDE NOTE: • At 1 400 -2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) sea level, the setting must be HIGH. • The loudness of fan noise depends on the ALTITUDE setting.
Settings OPTION menu ENGLISH - 40 You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the focus of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 19. 1. Press ENTER to display the test pattern 1. 2. Press I H to select the required test pattern. 3. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu, oar press repeatedly to escape the menu mode. You can perform more detailed setting in various items. JOSD DESIGN You can change the background colour of the menu. Press I H to select the required option. JSXGA MODE You can switch the setting between SXGA and the larger setting, SXGA+. Press I H to select the required option. JWIDE MODE You can turn ON/OFF the WIDE MODE setting. ONFor WIDE signals OFFFor other type of signals JBLACKBOARD You can exclude the BLACKBOARD in menu items of PICTURE MODE in PICTURE menu. Press I H to select the required option. ONInclude the BLACKBOARD in menu items. OFFExclude the BLACKBOARD in menu items. JBACK COLOR You can choose a BLUE or BLACK screen for when the projector is idle. Press I H to select the required option. JVOLUME You can adjust the volume of the built-in monaural speaker and VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal. IDecrease HIncrease JAUDIO BALANCE You can adjust to hear the sound played equally through both right and left external stereo speakers, or shift the balance so more sound plays through the left or right side. IMore sound plays through the left side HMore sound plays through the right side JINITIALIZE ALL You can reset all of the customised settings to the factory defaults except NETWORK, LAMP RUNTIME and FILTER REMAINING menu settings. 1. Press the ENTER button 2. Turn off the projector by pressing the POWER button. 3. Switch off the MAIN POWER button to reset the projector. 4. The minimum required setting screen will be displayed. See “Minimum required setting screen” on page 13. TEST PATTERN DETAILED SETUP TYPE1Semi transparent black TYPE2Solid blue TYPE3Semi transparent dark blue NOTE: • The security system is deactivated by default and when initialised.