Panasonic PT-AX100U User Manual

TQBJ0203ENGLISHLCD ProjectorOperating InstructionsModel No. PT-AX100UBefore operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save

Before use10 - ENGLISHPreparationIn order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the s

ENGLISH - 11PreparationAbout Your ProjectorJFront, back and top viewRemote controlNOTE: Do not drop the Remote control. Avoid contact with liquids o

About Your Projector12 - ENGLISHPreparationJTop and front viewProjectorNOTE: Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4&

About Your ProjectorENGLISH - 13PreparationJBack and bottom viewNOTE: Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4")

14 - ENGLISHGetting StartedSetting upYou can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.*

Setting upENGLISH - 15Getting StartedYou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projec

Setting up16 - ENGLISHGetting StartedIf the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image

Setting upENGLISH - 17Getting StartedJProjector location rangeYou can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift possibilit

18 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnections Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices m

ENGLISH - 19Basic OperationSwitching the projector on/offEnsure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord.JC

2 - ENGLISHImportant Safety NoticeDear Panasonic Customer:This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might req

Switching the projector on/off20 - ENGLISHBasic Operation1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. The power indicator lights up in RED.2. Remove the Lens cover f

ENGLISH - 21Basic OperationProjecting an image1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device.2. Press the INPUT SEL

22 - ENGLISHBasic OperationRemote control operationYou can operate the projector with the Remote controlwithin the remote range 7 m.QFacing to the pro

Remote control operationENGLISH - 23Basic OperationThe aspect ratio is selected automatically, or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT bu

Remote control operation24 - ENGLISHBasic OperationYou can display one of the PICTURE or ADVANCED menu items by pressing the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT button

Remote control operationENGLISH - 25Basic Operation4. Press ENTER to store the adjusted result. “PROCESSING” is displayed for a few seconds and the r

26 - ENGLISHSettingsMenu NavigationThe menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remotecontrol.

Menu NavigationENGLISH - 27SettingsSub-menu items vary by the selected input signal.JPICTURE menu See “PICTURE Menu” on page 28.JPOSITION menu See “PO

28 - ENGLISHSettingsPICTURE MenuDepending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Pre

PICTURE MenuENGLISH - 29SettingsYou can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. Setting range: -32 to +32 When PC is connected, this function i

Important Safety NoticeENGLISH - 3WARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

PICTURE Menu30 - ENGLISHSettingsJNR (Noise Reduction)You can switch the automatic noise reduction system on/off. Press IH to select the required setti

ENGLISH - 31SettingsPOSITION MenuYou can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment.You can move the projected image vertically for fin

POSITION Menu32 - ENGLISHSettingsYou can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed.JAspect ratio options and projection exampleIf you apply the asp

POSITION MenuENGLISH - 33SettingsJAspect ratio depend on signalsPress IH to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the c

34 - ENGLISHSettingsOPTION MenuWhen you press INPUT or the INPUT SELECT button to change the input method, the guidance is indicated in the upper righ

OPTION MenuENGLISH - 35SettingsWhen installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press IHto cycle throu

36 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTEMP and LAMP IndicatorsIf a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond t

ENGLISH - 37MaintenanceCare and Replacement Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector.JCleaning the outer surfa

Care and Replacement38 - ENGLISHMaintenance Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head

Care and ReplacementENGLISH - 39MaintenanceJReplacing1. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure “Switching the projector on/off” on

4 - ENGLISHContentsJQuick Steps Important Safety Notice...2Precautions with regard to safety ... 6WARNINGS ...

40 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTroubleshootingShould any problem persist, contact your dealer.Problem CauseReferencepagePower does not turn on. The power cor

ENGLISH - 41AppendixTechnical InformationList of compatible signalsModeDisplayresolution(dots)11. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an

Technical Information42 - ENGLISHAppendixThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface speci

Technical InformationENGLISH - 43AppendixJBasic format The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 1

Technical Information44 - ENGLISHAppendixJInquiry commandsJCable specifications(When connected to a a personal computer)Command Control contents Param

Technical InformationENGLISH - 45Appendix Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.Menu structureTYPE1TYPE2TYPE3POSITION Menu ...

46 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecificationsPower supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption290 WDuring standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 WAmps 3.5 A

SpecificationsENGLISH - 47AppendixConnectorsS-VIDEO INSingle - line, Mini DIN 4pY: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75ȍVIDEO INSingle - line, RCA pin ja

48 - ENGLISHAppendixDimensions271.1 (10-21/32)395 (15-17/32)102.5 (4-1/32)69(2-11/16)121 (4-3/4)112 (4-13/32)300 (11-5/8)Units: mm (inch)

ENGLISH - 49AppendixTrademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trad

ENGLISH - 5PreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixMenu Navigation...26Navigating thr

50 - ENGLISHAppendixIndexAAC IN...13Accessories...

IndexENGLISH - 51AppendixMMAIN POWEROn/Off ...19Switch ...

6 - ENGLISHPreparationPrecautions with regard to safetyIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power co

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 7PreparationDuring a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result.Do

Precautions with regard to safety8 - ENGLISHPreparationDo not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port. Doing so may cause the projector to ov

ENGLISH - 9PreparationBefore useMake sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.Do not subject the projector to excessive vibrati