LCD Projector

Operating Instructions

Model No.

PT-AX100U
For assistance, please call: 1 - 888 - View - PTV (843 - 9788) or send e - mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call: 787 - 750 - 4300 or visit us at http://panasonic.net

(U.S.A) (Puerto Rico)

Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

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Important Safety Notice

Dear Panasonic Customer:
This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector.The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. Model number: Serial number: PT-AX100U

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply: This LCD Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/ 60 Hz AC, house current only. CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can only be used for power supplies up to 125 V, 7 A. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will need to obtain a separate 250 V power cord. If you use the accessory cord in such situations, fire may result.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

CAUTION:

This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power plug. Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.

Do not remove

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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computers or peripheral devices. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the users authority to operate. If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the users authority to operate. Indication based on the German law "Gerte- und Produktsicherheitsgesetz Directive 2001/95/EC (Article 5); Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Hagenauer Str. Wiesbaden F.R.GERMANY WARNING: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-AX100U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic North America Address: One Panasonic Way 4B - 9 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: 1 - 888 - View - PTV (843 - 9788) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Contents
Quick Steps 1. Set up your projector See Setting up on page 14. Important Safety Notice.. 2

Preparation

Precautions with regard to safety. 6
WARNINGS... 6 CAUTIONS... 8
Before use.. 9 2. Connect with other devices See Connections on page 18.
Accessories.. 9 Cautions when transporting.. 9 Cautions when installing.. 9 Cautions on use... 10
About Your Projector.. 11
Remote control... 11 Projector... 12

Getting Started

3. Prepare the Remote control See Remote control on page 11. Setting up... 14
Screen size and throw distance.. 14 Projection method.. 15 Front leg adjuster and throwing angle. 15 Lens shift and positioning.. 16
Connections... 18 4. Start projecting See Switching the projector on/off on page 19.
Before connection to the projector.. 18 Connecting with AV devices.. 18 Connecting with HDMI/PC.. 18

Basic Operation

Switching the projector on/off.. 19
Power cord... 19 POWER indicator.. 19 Switching on the projector. 20 Switching off the projector. 20
5. Adjust the image See Menu Navigation on page 26.

Projecting an image.. 21

Selecting the input signal.. 21 Positioning the image.. 21
Remote control operation. 22
Operating range... 22 Input switching... 22 Capturing an image... 22 Switching the aspect ratio. 23 Switching off the projector automatically. 23 Resetting to the factory default settings.. 23 Turning on the button backlight.. 23 Switching the picture mode.. 23 Adjusting the image... 24 Setting your own color profile. 24

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Settings

Menu Navigation..26

Navigating through the MENU..26 Main menu..26 Sub-menu..27

Maintenance

TEMP and LAMP Indicators. 36

Controlling alerts.. 36

Care and Replacement.. 37

PICTURE Menu..28

PICTURE MODE...28 CONTRAST...28 BRIGHTNESS..28 COLOR...28 TINT...29 SHARPNESS...29 COLOR TEMPERATURE..29 DYNAMIC IRIS..29 LIGHT HARMONIZER..29 ADVANCED MENU..29 FAVOURITE SAVE..30 FAVOURITE LOAD..30 SIGNAL MODE...30

Troubleshooting.. 40

Appendix
Technical Information. 41
List of compatible signals.. 41 Serial terminal.. 42 Menu structure... 45

POSITION Menu...31

H - POSITION..31 V - POSITION..31 DOT CLOCK..31 CLOCK PHASE...31 ASPECT...32 WSS...33 OVER SCAN..33 KEYSTONE...33 AUTO SETUP..33
Specifications.. 46 Dimensions.. 48 Trademark acknowledgements. 49 Index... 50

OPTION Menu..34

INPUT GUIDE..34 OSD DESIGN...34 OSD POSITION..34 BACK COLOR..34 STARTUP LOGO..34 AUTO SEARCH..34 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL..34 INSTALLATION...35 SLEEP..35 ALTITUDE...35 LAMP POWER..35 LAMP RUNTIME...35 TEST PATTERN...35

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Before cleaning.. 37 Cleaning your projector.. 37 Before replacing the Lamp unit.. 38 When to replace the Lamp unit.. 38 Replacing the lamp unit.. 39
Precautions with regard to safety

WARNINGS

If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous. Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to take the full weight of the projector. If the installation location is not strong enough, it may fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage could result. Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur. Do not use other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. Do not overload the wall outlet. If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire may result. Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way. High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an Authorized Service Center. Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in dust. If dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation, which could result in fire. Pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth. If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power cord plug out from the wall outlet. Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle. If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire may result. Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary. Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks. Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet. If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating could result. Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall. Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result. Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet. Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks. Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats. Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector. Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector. If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shocks could result. If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorized Service Center. Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector. Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electric shocks. Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins. Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.

We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable units back to your dealer or a recycling company.

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Accessories
Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (N2QAYB000064 x 1) AA batteries for Remote control (x 2)
Power cord for continental Europe (K2CG3FR00001 x 1)
Cautions when transporting
Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks. The projector lens need to be handled with care. Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting the projector.

Cautions when installing

Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or accidents. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes, such as near an air conditioner. The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector may be turned off. See TEMP indicator on page 36. Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power lines or near motors. The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference. If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work. You will need to purchase the separate installation kit (Model No. ET-PKX100). Furthermore, all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If using this projector at high elevations (above m), set the ALTITUDE to HIGH. See ALTITUDE on page 35. Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened.

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Before use

Cautions on use

In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not using the projector, cover it with the lens cover. Screen Do not apply any volatile substances which may cause discoloration to the screen, and do not let it become dirty or damaged. Lamp The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to variables such as individual lamp characteristics, usage conditions and the installation environment, especially when the projector is subjected to continuous use for more than 10 hours or the power is frequently turned on and off. Liquid crystal panel Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. Please note that this does not affect the performance of your LCD.

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NOTE: Do not use any other Power cord than the one supplied with the projector. Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the power cord. Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards. Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.
Switching on the projector

Power indicator

1. Switch the MAIN POWER on.
The power indicator lights up in RED.
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.
2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens.
NOTE: See page 34 about switching on/off the STARTUP LOGO. Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect the performance of the projector.
Switching off the projector
1. Press the POWER button.
The confirmation screen is displayed. To return to the projection, press ENTER to select CANCEL or press MENU/RETURN.
2. Press I to select OK and press POWER or ENTER.
The power indicator lights up in ORANGE while cooling the lamp, then illuminates RED when it is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER.
3. Switch off the MAIN POWER on the back of the projector.
NOTE: Press the POWER twice or for a long duration to switch the power.

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Projecting an image
Selecting the input signal
1. Switch on the connected devices.
Press the play button of the required device.
2. Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the
required input method if needed.See "Input switching" on page 22. The image will be projected on the screen.
NOTE: AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See "AUTO SEARCH" on page 34.

Positioning the image

1. Press ASPECT to select the required aspect mode. See "ASPECT" on page 32. 2. Adjust the projected image with the Shift lever. See "Lens shift and positioning" on page 16. 4. Adjust the focus and the projected image size.

Focus ring Zoom ring

3. Adjust the angle of the projector.
Screw down the Front leg adjuster and adjust the angle vertically.
NOTE: Do not touch the Air exhaust port as this may cause burns or injury. If keystone distortion occurs, see KEYSTONE on page 33.

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Turn the Focus ring and Zoom ring to adjust the image. You can confirm the result with TEST PATTERN.

Remote control operation

Input switching
You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT SELECT button. Press the button several times or press I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while.

COMPONENT IN

S-VIDEO IN

FG I H

HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

Connected to COMPONENT IN terminal equipments signal Connected to S-VIDEO IN terminal equipments signal Connected to VIDEO IN terminal equipments signal Connected to HDMI terminal equipments signal Connected to PC IN terminal equipments signal
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN HDMI IN

Operating range

You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 7 m.

Facing to the projector

Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the Remote control signal receptor on front of the projector and press the required buttons to operate.
Graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper right of the display and you can confirm the selected input method which is hilighted in yellow. See "INPUT GUIDE" on page 34. NOTE: If you select an unplugged input method, the guidance will blink on and off several times. See "List of compatible signals" on page 41. See "Connecting terminals" on page 13.

Facing to the screen

Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector. The signal will be reflected off the screen. The operating range may differ due to the screen material. NOTE: The Remote control may malfunction under strong light such as a fluorescent. Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor. If there are any obstacles in between the remote control unit and the receptor, the Remote control may not operate correctly.

Capturing an image

When projecting an image, press FREEZE to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture. Press again to escape. NOTE: Escaping from the freeze mode is available by pressing any button except the LIGHT button.

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Switching the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is selected automatically, or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT button. Press the button several times to cycle through the different aspect type as follows. See "ASPECT" on page 32. VIDEO/ S-VIDEO/ COMPONENT (YPBPR)
Resetting to the factory default settings
You can reset most of the customized settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the Remote control. Display the

I H I H

16:9 ZOOM1
required sub menu or the menu items and press the button again.

JUST 16:9

NOTE: Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu items manually.

You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image.

More reddish

More greenish
NOTE: To assure correct performance of the LIGHT HARMONIZER, do not interrupt the light onto the LUMINANCE SENSOR.

ADVANCED MENU

From the ADVANCED MENU, you can perform more detailed image adjustment manually.
You can adjust linear intensity at 3 levels. Press I H to increase/decrease. Levels GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW Setting range: -8 to +8 Default setting 0

SHARPNESS

You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.

Less sharp

More sharp
Setting range is vary according to the selected input signal
You can adjust the amount of contrast in RGB colors individually. Press I H to increase/decrease. RGB CONTRAST R CONTRAST G CONTRAST B Setting range: -16 to +16 Default setting

COLOR TEMPERATURE

You can adjust the white balance of the projected image.

Setting range: -6 to +6

DYNAMIC IRIS
You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. Automatic adjustment ON: No adjustment OFF:
You can adjust the brightness in RGB colors individually. Press I H to increase/decrease. RGB BRIGHTNESS R BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B Setting range: -16 to +16 Default setting 0

LIGHT HARMONIZER

LUMINANCE SENSOR detects the brightness of the room and keeps the luminance in balance automatically. If needed, you can switch on/off this function or adjust it manually. Press I H to cycle through the options.

COLOR MANAGEMENT

You can manage your own defined color settings. See Setting your own color profile on page 24.

MODE MANUAL ADJUST

OFF No adjustment AUTO: Automatic adjustment MANUAL: Manual adjustment (0 - +8)

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Less bluish

Less reddish

NR (Noise 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 NOTE: Applying noise reduction may affect image quality.

FAVOURITE SAVE

You can save the adjusted PICTURE settings with up to 3 in each of 2 signal groups. 1. Adjust the different items of the PICTURE menu. 2. Select FAVOURITE SAVE and press ENTER. 3. Select FAVOURITE 1, FAVOURITE 2 or FAVOURITE 3 to save and press ENTER. The confirmation screen is displayed. 4. Select OK and press ENTER. To cancel, select CANCEL and press ENTER, or press the RETURN button. VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, HDMI (not including VGA480), (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50p and (1 080)/60p signals in PC connection VGA480 in HDMI connection, PC not including (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50p and (1 080)/60p

MPEG NR

You can switch the automatic noise reduction system for MPEG format images on/off. The system minimizes block noise and mosquito noise to eliminate jagged edges, providing an overall smoother image. Press I H to select the required setting. ON: Active OFF: Deactive NOTE: MPEG NR is for MPEG images only. MPEG NR is not available with PC and HDMI (VGA480) signals.
FAVOURITE 1 FAVOURITE 2 FAVOURITE 3

CINEMA REALITY

You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on/off for 24 frames a second images, such as movies. Press I H to select the required setting. ON: Active OFF: Deactive NOTE: S-VIDEO, VIDEO, PC. COMPONENT available signals are 525i (480i), 625i (576i), (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50p and (1 080)/60p, while HDMI available signals are (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50i. If the CINEMA REALITY is different from the required setting of the image, select OFF.

FAVOURITE LOAD

You can access saved FAVOURITE settings instantly. 1. Select the required setting from FAVOURITE 1, FAVOURITE 2 or FAVOURITE 3. Undefined setting will not be displayed. 2. Press ENTER to activate the selected setting. NOTE: If you have not saved any settings, FAVOURITE 1, FAVOURITE 2 and FAVOURITE 3 are not displayed.

TV-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.

SIGNAL MODE

The current selected signal is displayed when PC/COMPONENT/HDMI equipment is connected. NOTE: See List of compatible signals on page 41.

AUTO SECAM PAL-N PAL-M

FG FG FG

NTSC 4.43

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POSITION Menu

DOT CLOCK
If you have interference patterns on 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.
NOTE: If the projecting signals dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. See Navigating through the MENU on page 26.

CLOCK PHASE

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. NOTE: If the projecting signals dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. CLOCK PHASE is not available with (1 080)/50i, (1 080)/60i, (1 080)/50p, (1 080)/60p, (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals using the COMPONENT connection.

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INSTALLATION
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 15. FRONT/DESK FRONT/CEILING REAR/DESK REAR/CEILING Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear

LAMP RUNTIME

You can check how long time has been the lamp used. NOTE: LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing. See Care and Replacement on page 37.

TEST PATTERN

You can use the 2 different of test pattern to adjust the focus of the image. The PICTURE MODE is switched to DYNAMIC temporarily, and return to the last used setting when return to projection. 1. Press ENTER to display test pattern 1 and adjust the focus with the Focus ring.
You can select the required duration of time and set the off timer to turn off the POWER of the projector automatically. 3 minutes before turn-off, the countdown of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner. Press I H to cycle through the options. See Switching off the projector automatically on page 23.

ALTITUDE

If you use the projector at high elevations, set the fan speed to HIGH. Press I H to select HIGH or LOW. NOTE: At m (4593 ft) above sea level, the setting must be HIGH.
2. Press ENTER to display test pattern 2 and adjust the focus with the Focus ring again.
3. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press repeatedly to return to the screen. NOTE: While a test pattern is displayed, the PICTURE MODE is changed temporarily to DYNAMIC. When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust the focus at the center 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.

LAMP POWER

You can adjust the power of the lamp to save on electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise. Options NORMAL ECO - MODE Function When higher luminance is required such as movies When lower luminance is sufficient such as in a small room
NOTE: When no input signal is detected, the function is disabled.

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TEMP and LAMP Indicators

Controlling alerts

If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert as follows. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way. 2. Find out the cause of the problem. 3. Follow the instructions 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. NOTE: If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.

NOTE: You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.
Pin assignments and signal names
Pin No. Signal name RXD GND TXD Contents Received data Earth Transmitted data
C D E A B F G H Communication settings
Signal level Sync. method Baud rate Parity RS-232C Asynchronous bps None

Connected internally

Character length Stop bit X parameter S parameter

8 bits 1 bit None None

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Basic format

STX Start byte (02h) Command 3 bytes : 1 byte Parameter 1 byte 4 bytes ETX End (03h) 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.
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.

Control commands

Command PON Control contents Power ON Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. If 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. Parameter: VID = VIDEO IN SVD = S-VIDEO IN RG1 = PC IN YUV = COMPONENT IN HDM = HDMI IN The menu screen will be displayed. Use this command to accept and to activate items selected in the onscreen menus. Use this command to return to a previous menu screen or to clear the menu screen. OCU = F button OCD = G button OCL = I button OCR = H button

Power OFF

IIS OMN OEN OBK OCU/OCD/ OCL/OCR OST OFZ
Input signal selection Menu screen ENTER RETURN Navigation buttons Returning to the default setting Freeze function
Use this command to return the setting to the factory default. (page 23) The picture being projected will be paused. Parameter: 0 = OFF 1 = ON Use this command to momentarily turn off the picture. Operation will be switched between ON and OFF each time the command is sent. Do not switch operation ON and OFF after only short periods of time. Use this command to display an item in the PICTURE menu. (page 28) The aspect ratio will be switched each time the command is sent. (page 23) Parameter: NOR=NORMAL NAT=NATURAL CN1=CINEMA1 DYN=DYNAMIC CN3=VIVID CINEMA CN2=CINEMA2 VID=VIDEO (page 28) Setting the duration of time to turn off the power automatically. 0 = OFF 1 = 60 min. 2 = 90 min. 3 = 120 min. 4 = 150 min. 5 = 180 min. 6 = 210 min. 7 = 240 min. (page 23)

These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper.

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AC IN..13 Accessories...9 ADVANCED MENU..29 Air exhaust port..12 Air filter..37 Air intake port..12, 13 ALTITUDE...35 ASPECT..32
Options...32 Remote control button..11 Signals...33 Switching..23

FAVOURITE

FAVOURITE LOAD.. 30 Opening the menu.. 23 Remote control button.. 11 Image positioning.. 21 Capturing.. 22 Remote control button.. 11
FAVOURITE SAVE.. 30 Focus ring... 12 FREEZE

Front leg adjuster.. 13

Adjusting.. 15 Image positioning.. 21
AUTO SEARCH..34 AUTO SETUP..33 BACK COLOR..34 Battery BRIGHTNESS...28, 29
GAMMA... 29 H- POSITION.. 31 HDMI
Accessory...9 Compartment..11
CINEMA REALITY...30 Cleaning..37 CLOCK PHASE..31 COLOR..28 COLOR MANAGEMENT..29
Adjusting...24 Opening the menu..24 Remote control button..11 Connecting..18 Terminal...13
Connecting.. 18 SIGNAL LEVEL.. 34 Terminal... 13
Button on the projector.. 12 INPUT GUIDE.. 34 Remote control button.. 11 Selecting signal. 21, 22 Projection method.. 15

INSTALLATION.. 35

COLOR TEMPERATURE.29 COMPONENT IN CONTRAST..28, 29

KEYSTONE.. 33

Indicator... 12 Indicator status. 36, 38 LAMP POWER.. 35 LAMP RUNTIME.. 35 Lamp unit component.. 13 Replacing.. 38

DEFAULT

Remote control button..11 Resetting..23
DOT CLOCK..31 DYNAMIC IRIS...29
Button..12 Remote control button..11
LANGUAGE.. 27 Lens cover.. 12 LIGHT LIGHT HARMONIZER.. 29 LIVING ROOM
Remote control button.. 11 Switching.. 23
On/Off.. 23 Remote control button.. 11

LUMINANCE SENSOR.. 12

Managing.. 25 Setting as a profile.. 25

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MAIN POWER MENU
On/Off..19 Switch..13 Button on the projector..12 Main menu..26 Opening the menu..26 Remote control button..11
Screen size... 14 Security lock.. 13 SERIAL SHARPNESS.. 29 Shift lens
Connecting.. 42 Terminal... 13 Image positioning.. 21 Positioning.. 16

MPEG NR...30

NR (Noise Reduction).30 OPTION
Operation..34 Sub-menu..27
Shift lever... 12 SIGNAL MODE.. 30 SLEEP.. 35 STARTUP LOGO.. 34 S-VIDEO IN
Connecting.. 18 Terminal... 13
Remote control button.. 11 Setting... 23
OSD DESIGN..34 OSD POSITION..34 OVER SCAN..33
Connecting..18 Terminal...13 Operation..28 Sub-menu..27 Opening the menu..24 Remote control button..11 Switching..23 Operation..31 Sub-menu..27 Indicator..12 Indicator status..19 On/Off..20 Accessory...9 Connection..19 Create new..24 Loading..25

Indicator... 12 Indicator status.. 36 Remote control button.. 11 Switching.. 23

PICTURE

TEST PATTERN.. 35 THEATER ROOM

PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

PICTURE MODE..28 POSITION POWER
Throw distance... 14 Throwing angle... 15 TINT... 29 TV-SYSTEM.. 30
V- POSITION.. 31 VIDEO IN

Power cord PROFILE

WSS... 33 Zoom ring... 12

Image positioning.. 21

Projection lens..12

Remote control...11

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Operating range...22 Operation..22 Signal emitter..11 Signal receptor..12

PT-AX100U

High Definition Home Cinema Projector

Get Closer To Your Hero

The awesome power of a large screen. The stunning detail of high-definition. The beauty of bright, vivid images. Enjoy all of this, right in your living room. with the PT-AX100U.
A Big Screen Means More Fun, More Power, More Emotion
Who would you like to see up close? A Hollywood movie star? Your teams best football player? Your favorite guitarist? Imagine the thrill of sitting in a front row seat, seeing them perform live. Thats the kind of thrill you get with Panasonics PT-AX100U home cinema projector. The PT-AX100U lets you see the biggest stars in larger-than-life size, right in your living room, anytime you want. Fill a big screen (up to 200 inches diagonal) with Panasonics remarkably clear, vivid, high-definition images, and youll discover things youd never see on a small screen. Until you meet your favorite stars in real life, Panasonic PT-AX100U will get you closer to them than youve ever imagined.
Outstanding 2,000-lumen brightness and intelligent Light Harmonizer
Images are crisp, bright and easy to seeeven in a well-lit room.
You want to watch a big match or concert DVD on a large screen, but you dont want to close the drapes or turn off the lights. Then the Panasonic PT-AX100U is right for you. With 2,000 lumens of brightnessbrightest in its class*1plus Panasonics Light Harmonizer, the PT-AX100U produces bright, beautiful, easy-to-see images even in a well-lit room. 2,000-Lumen BrightnessBrightest in its Class*1 Panasonic specially developed an extremely powerful new lamp for the PT-AX100U. Combined with the high-performance optical system, it delivers 2,000-lumen brightness, brightest in its class.*1 4
A 1,000-lumen class projector without Light Harmonizer
The PT-AX100U with Light Harmonizer

Front row center seats.

The action is more thrilling than ever when youre watching bright, high-definition images on a big screen.
Intelligent Light Harmonizer With the PT-AX100U, images are crisp, vivid and easy to see even in the kind of bright lighting that makes images from other projectors look whitish, faded or lacking in detail. Panasonics Light Harmonizer technology makes home cinema more fun than ever. Now you can get together with friends to watch movies, sports and concert performances in normal room lightingand still enjoy clear, brilliant images with crisp detail.
ALS Light Harmonizer circuit Gamma curve correction
*1: For LCD projectors with native resolution of 720p, as of August 31, 2006. *2: The Light Harmonizer is set to Auto at the factory. Theres also Manual mode if you want to fine-tune the picture yourself.
A built-in ambient light sensor (ALS) measures the room brightness, and the Light Harmonizer circuit adjusts the gamma curve according to both the measured brightness and the input signal*2. This maintains easy, comfortable viewing in all lighting conditions.
Pure Color Filter produces deep, rich blacks and bright, vivid colors
Hollywood Tuningso you see movies with the color nuances the director intended.
The PT-AX100U is a high-specifications model developed especially for home theater use. It incorporates all of Panasonics highly acclaimed home cinema projector technologies. No compromises were made in its development or production. The result is a projector that provides exceptional viewing with all kinds of content. You can spend the afternoon cheering for your favorite football team, then in the evening dim the lights and immerse yourself in a great movie. Pure Color Filter The new Pure Color Filter was born from Panasonics tireless pursuit of optical technology that delivers true Hollywood pic6 ture quality. The lamp is adjusted to produce a level of light that maximizes the performance of the LCD panels, which expands the color range and produces truer blacks. You will see the improvement in movies especiallydeeper, richer blacks, more vibrant color, and a more dynamic overall viewing experience.

In developing the Pure Color Filter, Panasonic carefully determined the type of materials, number of filter layers, and filter thicknesses that would attain optimal Hollywood tuningi.e., image characteristics best suited for movie viewing.

Best seat at the cinema.

Just dim the lights and enjoy your own private home theater.
Made by Panasonic, Tuned by Hollywood
Technology that captures the artistic sensibility of a top Hollywood colorist Panasonic worked with leading Hollywood colorist David Bernstein to achieve one of the most accurate image reproduction possible. This led to our developing new integrated circuitry and core image optimizers that allow the PT-AX100U to deliver true Hollywood picture qualityor images that faithfully express the directors artistic intent.
David Bernstein is a top Hollywood colorist whose expertise is evident in the telecine* process for numerous successful films.
* Telecine process: How film is transferred to video.
Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory (PHL) Where Hollywood picture quality begins For the past decade, PHL has conducted research into digital cinema, DVD video compression, and digital conversion of film stock. Now it is working to create standards for next-generation optical media using Blu-ray Disc and projection technology based on HD image compression. PHLs close relations with leading Hollywood studio technicians, directors, cinematographers and colorists played a key role in our developing the PT-AX100U.
Packed with imaging technologies acclaimed by professionals
Dynamic Iris and Dynamic Gamma The Dynamic Iris helps provide the deeper, richer blacks needed for true image reproduction. This technology adjusts the lamp power, iris and gamma curve according to data obtained from frame-by-frame histogram analysis of the image brightness level. The adjustments are made 60 times per second. The wide iris range, combined with histogram analysis that detects as many as 3,000,000,000 brightness and darkness levels, provides brighter bright scenes and deeper, richer blacks. The Dynamic Gamma boosts the brightness level of image details that would otherwise be lost in dark areas. You see the kind of true, deep blacks youve seen before only at the cinema.
Dark scene: with iris closed Bright scene: with iris opened

Without the Dynamic Iris

Advanced technologies in an elegant form.
Styling that harmonizes with any interior decor.
Smooth Screen Technology Smooth Screen technology, developed exclusively by Panasonic, effectively reduces the chicken wire effectthe black lines between pixels that mar picture quality. The highdefinition picture of the PT-AX100U is remarkably smooth and film-like, while remaining amazingly sharp and detailed.

PT-AX100U: Smooth, theaterlike images
Conventional chicken wire effect
Dynamic Sharpness Control Conventional projectors emphasize sharpness without regard for brightness differences. This can cause a halo or ring effect around object edges, reducing their PT-AX100U Without Dynamic three-dimensionality. Sharpness Control Dynamic Sharpness Control sharpens only the pixels in the image areas where there is a small change in brightness level. This greatly reduces noise amplification and delivers clear, natural-looking images. Cinema Color Management (CCM) CCM makes it possible to reproduce images that closely match the colorists intention. Before CCM was developed, correcting one color affected certain others. This proven technology now allows individual correction of approximately 1,070,000,000 colors, and it also controls both contrast and brightness. With CCM, color correction more closely approximates the process used for motion pictures. Seven Picture Modes They let you select the picture characteristics that best match the source material at the touch of a button.
Recommended for dark rooms Cinema 1 A calm, gentle image setting for watching movies. Supervised by David Bernstein, a leading Hollywood colorist. Cinema 2 An image setting emphasizing deep, rich color reproduction. Suitable for older film classics. Natural An image setting designed to faithfully reproduce the colors of the image source. Video Suitable for video sources, such as music video clips and concerts. Recommended for bright rooms Normal A general image setting suitable for a variety of image sources, such as sports programs and video games. Dynamic An image setting designed for use in a brightly lit room. Vivid Cinema An image setting designed for watching movies in a brightly lit room.
User Equalizing Function The PT-AX100U lets you decide how images look on your screen. In each of seven preset picture modes, you can adjust the high, mid and low gamma levels. Thats a total of 34,391 possible setting combinations. Also, the control screens are more legible and easier to use than in previous models. This makes customizing the picture easier and gives you better results. Up to three sets of adjustment settings Cursor Color before Adjusted color can be stored adjustment in memory. Scene-Adaptive Resizing LSI A new image processing engine improves quality when resizing 480P images or those from other sources with resolution lower than the PT-AX100Us native resolution. This lets you enjoy beautiful images from your existing video tape and DVD library. Scene-Adaptive MPEG Noise Reduction This new noise reduction system detects the amount of change in the input signal from one scene to the next, and calculates the amount of noise to remove accordingly. It effectively blocks regular noise and minimizes mosquito noise.

MPEG Noise Reduction Off

10-Bit Full Digital Processing This enables the PT-AX100U to display 1,070,000,000 colors (1,024 steps of gradation) from video sources. Also, gamma correction is applied separately to the red, green, and blue signals, allowing for ultra-fine image quality adjustment with a high precision of 0.01%. Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) and HD IP This function detects when the input signal is derived from filmed material. HD IP then allows the PT-AX100U to convert the signals and attain higher image quality than was possible with conventional models.
Attractive styling, flexible installation
IMAGE SIZE / PROJECTION DISTANCE
Projection size (16:9) Diagonal length 1.01 m / 1.27 m /
Projection distance (L) Image width (SW) 0.89 m / 211 1.11 m / 1.33 m / 1.55 m / 1.77 m / 1.99 m / 2.21 m / 2.66 m / 37
Image height (SH) 0.50 m / 0.62 m / 0.75 m / 25
Min. distance (LW) 1.2 m / 311 1.5 m / 411 1.8 mL (LW/LT) / 510 2.1 m Screen / 610
Max. distance (LT) 2.4 m / 710 3.0 m / 910 3.7 m / 121 4.3 m / 141 4.9 m / 5.5 m / 16 18

63% of SH

Shift range

150 200

1.52 m / 1.77 m / 2.03 m / 2.28 m / 2.54 m / 3.05 m / 3.81 m / 5.08 m /
0.87 m / 210 1.00 m / 1.12 m /

SW m 1.24

Screen (standard position)
2.4 m / 710 2.7 m / 810 3.1 m / 102 3.7 m / 121 4.6 m / 151 6.2 m / 204
6.2 m / 204 7.4 m / 243 9.3 m / 306 12.4 m / 408

102.5 mm (4-1/32)

1.49 m / 410 1.87 m / 2.49 m / 61 82
3.32 m / 1010 4.43 m / 146

25% of SW

L (LW/LT)

Screen

L (LW/LT) Screen
Super-Easy Setup and Operation
An Elegant Addition to the Home Decor
Stylish Appearance The PT-AX100Us simple, elegant design and attractive pearl white body make a good fit with virtually any interior dcor. You get highquality home cinema with a touch of style. 2x Optical Zoom Lens The 2x optical zoom lens provides a wide throw range that gives you outstanding setup flexibility. You can project a 120-inch picture with the PT-AX100U as close as 12.1 feet to the screen or as far as 24.3 feet away. Position it on a table in front of you, suspend it from the ceiling, place it on a bookshelf behind you. With the PT-AX100U, you get the same superb largescreen viewing in rooms large or small. Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift Adjust the positioning of the picture vertically and horizontally by simply operating a joystick. Unlike projectors with electronic correction, in the PT-AX100U the lens itself moves, so there is no loss of image quality. This advanced function adds to the PT-AX100s flexibility, making it an ideal fit in your home. Quiet Operation and Front Exhaust To minimize distractions, a quiet fan cuts noise to a mere whisper, while light leakage is reduced by using twin blades. Because the exhaust fan is at the front of the projector, the PT-AX100U is suitable for even narrow locations.

Simple, Convenient Remote Control The newly redesigned remote control has fewer buttons and a more userfriendly layout. The picture mode select buttons have been divided into Theater Room and Living Room for easier use, and the functions you use most are now even simpler to operate. On-Screen Input Guidance A graphic display on the screen shows which terminals have been selected. If a terminal with no input signal has been selected, the graphic indicator blinks to inform you. Other Features OSD color/position selectable Off-timer Blue/black screen function Normal/economy lamp Auto input search power selection HDMI signal level selectable Built-in test pattern
A variety of terminals including HDMI input

Specifications

Power supply 100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 290 W (Approx. 0.08 W in standby mode with fan stopped) Amps 2.2 A1.0 A LCD panel*1 Panel size 0.7 (17.78 mm) diagonally Aspect ratio 16:9 aspect ratio Display method Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B) Drive method Active matrix Pixels 921,600 (1280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixels Lens Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus, F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.1 mm Lamp*W UHM lamp Brightness 2,000 lumens*1 6,000:1*3 (full on/full off) Contrast Center-to-corner uniformity ratio 85% Full color (1,070,000,000 colors) Colors Projection size 1,0165,080 mm (40200 inches) diagonally, 16:9 aspect ratio Throw distance 1.2 m12.4 m (311408) Screen aspect ratio 16:9 (4:3 compatible) RGB: 1280 x 720 pixels (1920 x 1080 Resolution pixels with compression) Scanning frequency for RGB Horizontal: 3070 kHz, Vertical: 5087 Hz YPBPR signal compatibility 525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/60p, 1,125 (1,080)/24p, 1,125 (1,080)/50i, 1,125 (1,080)/50p, 1,125 (1,080)/60i, 1,125 (1,080)/60p Color system NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM Optical axis shift*4 Horizontal 25% and vertical 63% Keystone correction range Vertical: approx. 30 Installation Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection) OSD languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Thai Terminals S-VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms VIDEO IN RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms PC (RGB) IN D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1 R, G, B: 0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for Sync on G), 75 ohms HD/SYNC, VD: TTL, high impedance (positive/negative polarity) COMPONENT IN RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1, Y: 1.0 p-p, 75 ohms PB/PR (CB/CR): 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms HDMI IN 19-pin HDMI connector x 1 SERIAL Mini DIN 8-pin x 1 (RS-232C based) Power cord length 3 m (910) Cabinet material Dimensions*5 ABS/PC (W x H x D) 395 x 112 x 300 mm (15-17/32 x 4-13/32 x 11-25/32) Weight 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs.) Operating environment Temperature: 040C (32104F) Humidity: 20%80% (no condensation) Remote control unit Power supply 3 V DC (UM-3 (AA) battery x 2) Operation range Approx. 7 m (23) when operated from directly in front of the signal receptor Dimensions 48 x 138 x 28.35 mm (W x H x D) (1-7/8 x 7-27/32 x 1-3/32) Weight 125 g (4.4 oz.) (including batteries) Supplied accessories Power cord, Wireless remote control unit, Batteries for remote control (UM-3 x 2) Optional accessories ET-LAX100 Replacement lamp unit ET-PKX100 Ceiling mount bracket ET-ADSER Serial adapter (DIN 8-pin/D-sub 9-pin)

*1: The projector uses a type of liquid crystal panel that typically consists of millions of pixels. This panel is built with very high-precision technology designed to provide one of the finest possible images. Occasionally, a few pixels may remain turned on (bright) or turned off (dark). Please note that this is an intrinsic characteristic of the manufacturing technology that affects all products using LCD technology. *2: The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or fail to illuminate, due to impact or extended use. The length of time that it takes for the lamp to break or fail to illuminate varies greatly depending on individual lamp characteristics and usage conditions. *3: In AI mode, with dynamic iris on *4: Shift range is limited during simultaneous horizontal and vertical shifting. *5: Excluding protrusions

Dimensions

Ecology-Conscious Design
Panasonic strives to minimize environmental impact caused by its products through careful consideration of design, production, delivery, process and product life cycle. The PT-AX100U reflects the following ecological considerations. Lead-free solder is used to mount components on the printed circuit boards. No halogenated flame retardants are used in the cabinet. No polystyrene foam is used in the packing materials. Lead-free glass is used for the lens. The packing case and operating manual are made from recycled paper. Lamp power switching further reduces power consumption. Standby power consumption is a mere 0.08 watts in the standby mode.

271.1 (10-21/32)

300 (11-25/32)

Unit: mm (inch)

102.5 (4-1/32) 395 (15-17/32)

69 (11/16)

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Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product may be subject to export control regulations. UHM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated. PT-AX100U1-06SEP