Panasonic Projector Pt F200e Operating Instructions

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Settings
SECURITY menu
JEntering the SECURITY menu
Every time when you apply to the SECURITY 
menu, you will be asked to perform the password 
operation.
When you apply to the SECURITY menu before you 
change the password to your original, perform to input 
the following factory default password operation.
 Press F H G I F H G I and ENTER.
QAfter you change the password
When you apply to the SECURITY menu after you 
change the password to your original in the 
PASSWORD CHANGE menu, input the original 
password operation.
You can activate the security system and the password 
operation will be asked to perform when the projecting 
mode started. Unless you perform the correct password 
operation, all of the button controls will be disabled 
except the POWER button.
 OFFDeactive
 ONActive
You can change the password operation to your original.
1. Press a series of button operation up to 8 as a 
password by using F G I and H buttons.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Press the exact same series of button operation 
you entered in the NEW password box for 
confirmation.
 If a series of button operation is incorrect, you will be 
asked to perform again.
4. Press ENTER.
You can set your original text, such as company name or 
URL information, to display regularly at the bottom of the 
projected image while projecting.
 OFFDeactive
 ONActive
You can enter your original text up to 22 characters for 
TEXT DISPLAY.
1. Use F G I H to specify the location of the 
required character.
2. Press ENTER.
 The selected character will be displayed in the TEXT 
CHANGE box.
3. Repeat until finish your original text.
 Select DELETE to delete the last entered character 
and press ENTER.
4. Select OK and press ENTER to set the entered 
text.
 Select CANCEL or press MENU/RETURN buttons to 
return to the previous menu.
NOTE:
• The factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in PASSWORD CHANGE menu.
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
INPUT PASSWORD
NOTE:
• When you activated the security system, make sure to 
change the password to your original for safety.
• The security system is deactivated by default and when 
initialised.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
PICTURE
POSITIONINPUT PASSWORD
PASSWORD CHANGE
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
PASSWORD
LANGUAGE
OPTION
SECURITY
NETWORK
OFF
OFF
SELECT
ENTER RETURN
PASSWORD CHANGE
NOTE:
• The entered password operations will appear as 
asterisks in the box.
• Change your password regularly.
• Do not use too simple password to guess.
TEXT DISPLAY
TEXT CHANGE
OK CANCELDELETE TEXT CHANGE 
						

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Settings
NETWORK menu
In NETWORK menu, the following items are available.
 WIRED LAN
 WIRELESS LAN
 NAME CHANGE
 INPUT PASSWORD
 PASSWORD CHANGE
 NETWORK STANDBY
 WEB CONTROL
 LIVE MODE CUT IN
 STATUS
 INITIALIZE
NOTE:
• The NETWORK menu is available only with 
PT-F200NTE.
• See the PJ Link or network information in the contents 
of the CD-ROM which is provided with the projector.
• When INPUT PASSWORD in SECURITY menu is 
activated, perform the correct password operation to 
initialise the projector via network.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 31.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 32.
Items in NETWORK menu 
						

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Maintenance
LAMP, TEMP and FILTER Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP, TEMP 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 LAMP, TEMP 
and/or FILTER indicators.
3. Follow the instruction for each indication below and solve the 
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is 
not indicating a problem any longer.
JLAMP indicator
JTEMP indicator
JFILTER indicator
When the FILTER indicator is flashing GREEN, the ARF is normally rolling up.
Managing the indicated problems
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre.
IndicatorIlluminating REDFlashing RED
ProblemLAMP RUNTIME has 
reached 4 800 hours.LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or Lamp unit is damaged.
Cause
Lamp unit will run out 
soon and needs to be 
replaced.The MAIN POWER is 
switched on again before 
the Lamp unit is cooled 
enough.LAMP circuit failure, 
abnormal function.Lamp unit is damaged.
RemedySee “Replacing the Lamp 
unit” on page 45.Let the Lamp unit cool 
down and turn on the 
MAIN POWER after 
90 seconds.Contact an Authorised 
Service Centre.See “Replacing the Lamp 
unit” on page 45.
IndicatorIlluminating RED while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
Flashing RED and POWER is turned off
ProblemThe temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe ventilation openings 
are covered.The room temperature is 
too high.The ARF is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation is 
poor.The projector is located at 
1 400 - 2 700 m (4 593 - 
8858 ft).
Remedy
Remove the object(s) 
from the ventilation 
openings or clear around 
the projector.Reinstall the projector in 
temperature controlled 
place. See page 52.Replace the ARF in the 
proper method. See 
page 44.Turn on the projector*1 
and set the ALTITUDE to 
HIGH. See page 39.
*1. The projector will perform only 2 minutes with OFF setting at high elevation.
Indicator Illuminating RED Flashing RED Illuminating ORANGE Flashing ORANGE
ProblemFILTER REMAINING has 
turned red. See page 38.The projector cannot 
detect the ARF.The ARF cannot operate 
properly.FILTER REMAINING has 
turned yellow. See 
page 38.
Cause
ARF has been run out 
and displays a warning for 
60 seconds.ARF is not attached and 
displays a warning.Foreign object is blocking 
the ARF operation.ARF is running out and 
the remaining time is 
about 240 hours.
Remedy
See “Replacing the ARF 
(Auto Rolling Filter)” on 
page 44.Attach the ARF.Remove the foreign 
object or contact an 
Authorised Service 
Centre.Prepare the ARF for 
replacement.
POWERLAMPFILTER
TEMP 
						

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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
JBefore cleaning the projector
 Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains 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 with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. 
Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
 Do not use petroleum benzine, thinner, any alcoholic solvent, kitchen detergents or chemical clothes. 
Failure to observe these may result in altered or damaged surface of the projector.
 If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.
JCleaning the lens and front glass surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
 Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a 
screen.
JBefore replacing the ARF
 Press the POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or press twice to turn off the projector.
 Wit until the cooling fan stops and the POWER indicator turn to RED.
 Disconnect the Mains lead from the main socket.
 Prepare a Phillips-head screw driver.
 Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement ARF (ET-RFF100).
JWhen to replace the ARF
ARF is consumable product and effects on ventilation. FILTER indicator will inform you of the replacement 
timing. You can check the remaining amount of the ARF in FILTER REMAINING menu.
JReplacement procedure
1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently 
on a soft cloth.
2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen 3 ARF 
cover fixing screws until the screws turn freely and 
remove the ARF cover.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen an ARF 
fixing screws and release the clamp, then slightly 
slide up the used ARF to remove.
4. Insert the new ARF into the compartment in 
correct direction and slightly push down until it 
clicks. Tighten the ARF fixing screws.
5. Attach the ARF cover and tighten the ARF cover 
fixing screws securely.
Cleaning the projector
Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)
NOTE:
• See “FILTER REMAINING” on page 38 and “FILTER indicator” on page 43.
• The approximate maximum replacement timing is 6 000 hours and it depends on the use environment.
NOTE:
• If the ARF and/or ARF cover are attached incorrectly, 
the projector may not be turned on.
• Do not switch the power on while the ARF cover 
removed.
• When you replace the ARF unit, clean the compartment 
and/or the Air Exhaust port if you need to.
ARF cover
ARF cover fixing screw
Soft cloth
PUSH!b
ARF fixing screw
Clamp
ARF 
						

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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 38.
JBefore replacing the Lamp unit
 Switch off the MAIN POWER and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
 Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the Lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
 Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
 Contact an Authorised Service Centre 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
The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will 
inform you of the replacement timing at 4 800 hours, and at 5 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those 
figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the Lamp unit, 
environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the 
OPTION menu.
RESET A REMAIN OF A FILETER.
OKCANCEL
SELECT
ENTER RETURN FILTER REMAINING
Replacing the Lamp unit
NOTE:
• Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
• Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.
IndicationOn screen
LAMP indicator
Over 4 800 hours“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the 
upper left of the screen for 30 seconds.
Illuminates RED.
Over 5 000 hours“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the 
upper left of the screen, and it will stay until 
you respond.
To clear the screen, press any button.
NOTE:
• The guide times, 4 800 and 5 000 hours, are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time.
• For more information about the Lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see the instructions which is provided with the 
Lamp unit.
REPLACE LAMP 
						

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JReplacement procedure
QRemoving 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 Lamp unit in correct direction.
6. Press in the Lamp unit until it clicks and make 
sure the unit is installed securely.
7. Tighten the 2 Lamp unit fixing screws securely 
with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
8. Attach the Lamp unit cover and tighten the 2 
Lamp unit cover fixing screws securely with a 
Phillips-head screwdriver.
 LAMP RUNTIME will be reset to “0” automatically.
The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently safety though, make sure the safety cable 
provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting in the ceiling for 
safety and security.
JInstalling the safety cable
1. Install the ceiling mount bracket according to the installation instructions.
2. Loop the security cable around the ceiling mount bracket with less slack.
 Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end of the cable.
3. Attach the latch on to the bottom of the projector with a provided screw.
 Torque: 1.25±0.2 N·m
* Indicated above is ET-PKF100S.
Lamp unit cover fixing screws Lamp unit cover
Handles Lamp unit 
fixing screws
Lamp unit 
fixing screwsPress here
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
NOTE:
• Even if it is guarantee period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling 
mount bracket which is not purchased from an authorised distributors, or environmental conditions.
• Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver.
• Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.
• Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly. 
						

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference 
page
Power does not turn on.
 The mains lead may not be connected.
 The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
 No electric supply is at the mains 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.23
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43
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No picture appears.
 The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal 
properly.
 The input selection setting may not be correct.
 The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.
 The signal input source may not be operating properly.
 The SHUTTER function may be in use.
 The ARF is removed or installed incorrectly.22
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34
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44
The picture is fuzzy.
 The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.
 The lens may be dirty.
 The projector may be tilted too much.26
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19
The colour is pale or 
greyish. COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.
 The input source which is connected to the projector may not be 
adjusted correctly.34
32
No sound can be heard 
from the internal speaker. The audio signal source may not be connected properly.
 A cable may be connected to the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminal.
 The volume adjustment may be at the lowest possible setting.21
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30
The control buttons of the 
projector do not operate.
 CONTROL PANEL in OPTION menu is invalidated. If you have a loss 
of the Remote control while the CONTROL PANEL is invalidated, 
press and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds with pressing the 
ENTER button.39
The Remote control does 
not operate.
 The batteries may be weak.
 The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be 
obstructed.
 The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
 The Remote control is under the strong light such as fluorescent.
 The LASER button is deactivated.-
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The picture does not 
display correctly. The signal format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly.
 There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.35
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Picture from a computer 
does not appear.
 The cable may be longer than the optional cable.
 The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct. 
(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing 
the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method 
varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the documentation 
provided with your computer for further details.)
 COMPUTER2 SELECT setting in OPTION menu is not correct.-
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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.
AAMaximum picture quality can be obtained.
ASignals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
BSome loss of data occurs to make projection easier.Terminals
H (kHz)V (Hz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PA L - M / PA L 6 0720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 - A
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 - A
525i (480i) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A
COMPONENT/
COMPUTER
*3
*3. YPBPR signals are available with COMPONENT terminal, and RGBHV signals are available with COMPUTER terminals. 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A
525p (480p) 720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A
625p (576p) 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A
1 125  (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 A
1 125  (1 080)/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 A
750 (720)/60p
*4
*4. 720/60p or 750 (720)/50p COMPUTER signals will be projected as WIDE720/60 or WIDE720/50. Press the AUTO SETUP button 
and adjust the image.1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 A
750 (720)/50p
*41 280 x 720 37.5 50.0 74.3 A
VESA 640 x 400 31.5 70.1 25.2 A
COMPUTER 640 x 400 37.9 85.1 31.5 A
VGA480 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A
640 x 480 35.0 66.7 30.2 A
640 x 480 37.9 72.8 31.5 A
640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5 A
640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A
SVGA 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A
800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A
800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A
800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A
800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A
MAC 832 x 624 49.7 74.6 57.3 A
XGA 1 024 x 768 39.6 50.1 51.9 AA
1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 AA
1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1 75.0 AA
1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 AA
1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 AA
MXGA 1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A
1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A
1 152 x 864 76.7 85.0 121.5 B
MAC 1 152 x 870 68.7 75.1 100.0 A
MSXGA 1 280 x 960 60.0 60.0 108.0 A
SXGA 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A
1 280 x 1 024 80.0 75.0 135.0 B
1 280 x 1 024 91.1 85.0 157.5 B
SXGA60+ 1 400 x 1 050 64.0 60.0 108.0 A
1 400 x 1 050 65.1 59.9 122.4 B
UXGA 1 600 x 1 200 75.0 60.0 162.0 B
WIDE750 (720) 1 280 x 720 44.8 59.9 74.5 A
1 280 x 720 37.1 49.8 60.5 A
WXGA768 1 280 x 768 39.6 49.9 65.3 A
1 280 x 768 47.8 59.9 79.5 A
WXGA800 1 280 x 800 41.3 50.0 68.0 A
1 280 x 800 49.1 60.2 69.1 A
1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 A
WXGA+ 1 440 x 900 55.9 59.9 106.5 A
WSXGA+ 1 680 x 1 050 65.3 60.0 146.3 B
WUXGA 1 920 x 1 200 74.6 59.9 193.3 B 
						

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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 commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one 
command before sending the next command.
 When a command which does not require parameters to be sent, the colon (:) is not required.
 If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer, the ER401 command will be sent from the 
projector to the personal computer.
Serial terminal
Pin No.Signal nameContents
ANC
BTXD Transmitted data
CRXD Received data
DNC
EGND Earth
FNC
GRTS
Connected internally
HCTS
INC
Signal levelRS-232CCharacter length8bits
Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1bit
Baud rate9600bpsX parameterNone
ParityNoneS parameterNone
The data streaming from the computer will 
start with STX, and proceed to Command, 
Parameter and end with ETX. You can 
add the required parameter.
D-sub 9 pin (male)
ComputerSerial terminal (female)
STX Command : Parameter ETX
Star t b yt e
(02h)1byte End
(03h) 3bytes1byte - 
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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 commands other than the PON command are 
ignored.
 The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
POFPower OFFIf a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the 
lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away 
in order to protect the lamp.
AV LVo l u m eParameter
000 - 063 (Adjustment value 0 - 63)
IISINPUTParameter:
VID = VIDEO
RG1 = COMPUTER1
YUV = COMPONENTSVD = S-VIDEO
RG2 = COMPUTER2
NWP = NETWORK
              (PT-F200NTE only) 
Q$SLamp condition 
queryCall back
0 = Standby
1 = Lamp ON control active2 = Lamp ON
3 = Lamp OFF control active
OSHSHUTTERTurning off the projection temporarily.
Send the command to switch between ON and OFF.
Do not send the command consecutively.
Computer connection guidance
ManufacturerKey commandManufacturerKey commandManufacturerKey command
Panasonic
NEC + TOSHIBA
SHARP
HP + IBM
SONY + 
Apple
FUJITSU
 + EPSON
DELL + Other
 + 
NOTE:
• The computer connection guidance will disappear after 5 minutes.
• Please refer the instructions which provided with the computers for more detailed information.
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