Panasonic Pt Fw100ntea Projector User Manual

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Settings
Main menuSub-menuOptions ( * is default setting)Page
OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED*SIMPLEpage 36
OFF
STARTUP LOGO ON*OFFpage 36
USER
COMPUTER2 SELECT INPUT*OUTPUTpage 36
FILTER SETUP 1*3page 36
2
FILTER REMAININGpage 36
LAMP RUNTIMEpage 37
POWER OFF TIMER OFF* page 37
15 MIN. 40 MIN.
20 MIN. 45 MIN.
25 MIN. 50 MIN.
30 MIN. 55 MIN.
35 MIN. 60 MIN.
DIRECT POWER ON OFF*ONpage 37
CONTROL PANEL VALID*INVALIDpage 37
AUTO SETUP AUTO*BUTTONpage 37
SIGNAL SEARCH ON*OFFpage 37
INSTALLATION FRONT/DESK*REAR/DESKpage 37
FRONT/CEILING REAR/CEILING
SCREEN FORMAT 16:9*16:10page 37
HIGHLAND OFF*ONpage 38
TEST PATTERNpage 38
DETAILED SETUP OSD DESIGN TYPE1 TYPE2page 38
TYPE3
SXGA MODE SXGA SXGA+
WIDE MODE ON OFF
BLACKBOARD ON*OFF
BACK COLOR BLUE*BLACK
VOLUME
AUDIO BALANCE• Default: 0
INITIALIZE ALL
SECURITY INPUT PASSWORD OFF*ONpage 39
PASSWORD CHANGEpage 39
TEXT DISPLAY OFF*ONpage 39
TEXT CHANGEpage 39
NETWORK WIRED LANpage 40
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 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 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.
 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 38.
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 29.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
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 
						

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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.
 ON: Automatic noise reduction
 OFF: No 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. 
						

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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 VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPUTER/
COMPONENT signals 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.
JAspect ratio options
QAUTO
Signals which contains an identifying aspect signal 
will be detected and automatically project the 
image in proper ratio.
Q4:3
When a 4:3 or 5:4 signal is detected, the image will 
be projected without any change, and other signals 
will be adjusted to 4:3 with preserving original ratio.
Q16:9
When a 16:10, 16:9 or 15:9 signal is detected, the 
image will be projected without any change, and 
other signals will be adjusted to 16:9.
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
DOT CLOCK
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
POSITION
H
V
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 
						

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Settings
QH-FIT
The 4:3/5:4 image will be stretched to the 
horizontal limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the vertical 
edge will be cropped.
QV-FIT
The 16:9 (16:10)/15:9 image will be stretched to 
the vertical limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size with preserving original ratio and the 
horizontal edge will be cropped.
QHV-FIT
The image will be stretched to the vertical and 
horizontal limit of the SCREEN FORMAT setting 
size without preserving original ratio and the 
vertical and horizontal edge will not be cropped.
QTHROUGH
The image will be projected without any size 
adjustment.
JAspect ratio depend on signals 
and SCREEN FORMAT menu 
option
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 46.
• 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.
•AUTO will not be selectable with some certain signals 
from S-VIDEO/VIDEO/COMPONENT.
SCREEN 
FORMAT 
menu
ASPECT menu
VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT
16:10AUTO IH 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT 
IH HV-FIT
16:9 AUTO IH 4:3 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT
 1 080/50i, 1 080/60i, 720/50p, 720/60p
16:10 16:9 IH V-FIT IH HV-FIT IH 4:3
16:9Not available
COMPUTER
16:10 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT
16:9 4:3 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT
 WXGA768
16:10 16:9 IH V-FIT IH HV-FIT IH 4:3
16:9 16:9 IH HV-FIT
 WIDE signals except WXGA768
16:10 16:9 IH 4:3
16:9 4:3 IH HV-FIT
 XGA
16:104:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT 
IH THROUGH
16:9 4:3 IH 16:9 IH H-FIT IH HV-FIT
FRAME LOCK
NOTE:
• This function is available with COMPUTER signals only. 
						

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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/
1 OUT terminal.
 INPUT COMPUTER2 IN
 OUTPUT COMPUTER1 OUT
You can change the pace of the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter) 
performance for the use environment. Press I H to 
select the required option.
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 The filter remaining amount is getting 
low.
 Red No more remaining.
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 48.
STARTUP LOGO
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
OK CANCELDELETE TEXT CHANGE
COMPUTER2 SELECT
FILTER SETUP
1Ventilated with indoor air 
(e.g. small office room)6 000 hours at most
2
Ventilated with outdoor air 
(e.g. large office room, class 
room)
3 000 hours at most
3Public indoor space (e.g. 
restaurant, building lobby)1 500 hours at most
NOTE:
• The indicated times are the rough guided ARF change 
timing.
•The ARF is a nonreusable product.
• Select the most suitable option for the use environment.
• If you select an unsuitable option, it may greatly affect 
on the duration of the projector life.
FILTER REMAINING
NOTE:
• See “Replacing the ARF (Auto Rolling Filter)” on 
page 42.
• After you replace the ARF, FILTER REMAINING should 
be reset to “0” by pressing the ENTER button for 
3 seconds. 
						

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Settings
You can check how long the lamp has been used.
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 for when the 
Mains lead is connected while the MAIN POWER is on, 
or for when the MAIN POWER is switched on while the 
Mains lead is connected. Press I H to select the 
required option.
 OFFThe projector will start from the 
standby mode or the projecting 
mode.
 ONThe projector will start from the 
projecting mode.
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 13.
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 17.
Select the required screen format by pressing I H.
 16:10When project on a 16:10 or 4:3 
screen.
 16:9When project on a 16:9 screen.
LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
•LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp 
replacement timing. See “Replacing the Lamp unit” on 
page 43.
• When the lamp unit is replaced with the new one 
(ET-LAF100), the setting will be reset to “0”.
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
SCREEN FORMAT 
						

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OPTION menu
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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.
 OFFThe fan speed is low.
 ONThe fan speed is high.
You can use the 7 different test patterns to adjust the 
focus of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on 
page 18. 
1. Press ENTER to display the test pattern 1.
2. Press I H to select the required test pattern.
3. Adjust the focus with the Focus lever.
4. 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 12.
HIGHLAND
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.
TEST PATTERN
NOTE:
• When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust 
the focus at the centre of the image. The upper and 
lower edge might be out of focus.
• When the image is distorted in keystone, adjust the 
KEYSTONE in POSITION menu.
DETAILED SETUP
TYPE1Semi transparent black
TYPE2Solid blue
TYPE3Semi transparent dark blue 
						

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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 factory default password is valid until you change 
the password in PASSWORD CHANGE menu.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
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.
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:
• See more detailed instructions in the contents of the 
CD-ROM which is provided with the projector.
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
 See “Main menu and Sub-menu” on page 30.
Items in NETWORK menu