or send e - mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
or visit us at www.panasonic.com(U.S.A)
For assistance, please call: 787 - 750 - 4300
or visit us at http://panasonic.net(Puerto Rico)
Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
TQBJ0203
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:PT-AX100U
Serial number:
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 product’s 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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Important Safety Notice
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
user’s authority to operate.
Indication based on the German law "Geräte- und Produktsicherheitsgesetz”
Directive 2001/95/EC (Article 5);
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Hagenauer Str. 43 65203 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.
TEST PATTERN ...................................................35
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Preparation
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 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 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 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.
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Precautions with regard to safety
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector
or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
Fire or electric shocks can result.
Do not place your skin into the light beam while the
projector is being used.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If
you place directly into this light, it can hurt or
damage your skin.
Do not look into the lens while the projector is being
used.
Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If
you look directly into this light, it can hurt and
damage your eyes.
Be especially careful not to let young children look
into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and
disconnect the power cord plug when you are away
from the projector.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to
the air outlet port.
Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not
place your hands or face, or objects which cannot
withstand heat close to this port [allow at least
10 cm (4") of space], otherwise burns or damage
could result.
Replacement of the lamp is better to be carried out
by a qualified technician.
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly
handled, explosion might result.
The lamp can easily become damaged if struck
against hard objects or dropped, and injury or
malfunctions may result.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least
one hour before handling it.
The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can
cause burns.
Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect
the power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not
done.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote
control unit.
The accessory remote control unit can be used to
operate not only the projector but also other
appliances such as air conditioners and electrical
device by programing them using the learning
function. If the remote control unit operated
inappropriately, fire or injury may result.
Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of
infants and pets after using it.
Preparation
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Preparation
Precautions with regard to safety
CAUTIONS
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which
can cause fire or damage to the projector.
Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated
places such as closets or bookshelves.
Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as
these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places
or in places where the projector may come into
contact with oily smoke or steam.
Using the projector under such conditions may result
in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The
plastic deterioration may cause the falling down of
the projector which is mounted in the ceiling.
When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug,
not the cord.
If the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become
damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric
shocks may result.
Always disconnect all cables before moving the
projector.
Moving the projector with cables still attached can
damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric
shocks to occur.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the
projector.
Failure to observe this may cause the projector to
become unbalanced and fall, which could result in
damage or injury.
Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the
batteries or place them into water or fire.
Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to
overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or
other injury may result.
When inserting the batteries, make sure the
polarities (+ and -) are correct.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of
the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.
Use only the specified batteries.
If incorrect batteries are used, they may explode or
leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery
compartment and surrounding area may result.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of
the battery compartment and surrounding area may
result.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
You could fall or the projector could break, and injury
may result.
Be especially careful not to let young children stand
or sit on the projector.
If not using the projector for an extended period of
time, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall
outlet.
If dust builds up on the power cord plug, the resulting
humidity may damage the insulation, which could
result in fire.
Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet
as a safety precaution before carrying out any
cleaning.
Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room
immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close
to the broken pieces.
Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb
the gas which was released when the lamp broke
and which contains nearly the same amount of
mercury as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces
may cause injury.
If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that
the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek
medical advice immediately.
Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp
unit and check the inside of the projector.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside
the projector at least once a year.
If dust is left to build up inside the projector without
being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems
with operation.
It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector
before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask
your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the
projector when required. Please discuss with the
Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs.
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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Before use
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.
Preparation
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 1 400 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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Preparation
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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About Your Projector
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Remote control
Front, back and top view
POWER
Turn the POWER on/off.
(page 19)
PICTURE MODE
THEATER ROOM
Switch to the best setting for a
darker room.
LIVING ROOM
Switch to the best setting for a
bright room.
FAVORITE
Display the FAVOURITE
LOAD menu.
(page 23)
ASPECT
Switch to cycle through the
aspect ratio. (page 23)
MENU
Display the Main menu.
Return to the previous menu.
(page 26)
DEFAULT
Reset some of the settings to the
factory default settings. (page 23)
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the input
method. (page 22)
Remote control
signal emitter
LIGHT
Turn the button backlight of
Remote control on/off. (page 23)
COLOR MANAGEMENT
Display the COLOR
MANAGEMENT menu. (page 24)
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Display the PICTURE menu.
(page 24)
Navigation buttons
Navigate through the menus with
FGHI
RETURN. (page 26)
Capture the projected image and
display it on a screen as a still
picture. (page 22)
Turn off the POWER
automatically by setting the
duration. (page 23)
, ENTER and
FREEZE
SLEEP
Preparation
Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and
lift up the cover.
NOTE:
Do not drop the Remote control.
Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.Remove the batteries if not using the Remote control for a long period of time.Do not use rechargeable batteries.Do not keep pressing the Remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
2. Insert the batteries
according to the
polarity diagram
indicated inside.
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Preparation
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About Your Projector
Projector
Top and front view
Illuminates or flashes to
indicate the status of the
projector. (page 19)
POWER
Turn the POWER on/off.
(page 19)
POWER
Switch to cycle through the
INPUT SELECT method
options. (page 22)
INPUT SELECT
Display the menu on screen.
Return to the previous menu in
menu mode. (page 26)
MENU
Heated air comes out of this
opening.
Air exhaust port
Illuminates or flashes to
indicate the status of the lamp
unit. (page 36)
LAMPTEMP
Control panel
Illuminates or flashes to
indicate the temperature status
of the lamp unit. (page 36)
Senses the luminance for the
LIGHT HARMONIZER feature.
(page 29)
LUMINANCE SENSOR
Navigate through the menu
with FGHI
RETURN. (page 26)
Navigation buttons
Turn the outer ring to adjust
the focus of the image.
(page 21)
Focus ring
, ENTER and
Turn the inner ring to adjust
the image size. (page 21)
Zoom ring
Intake fresh air to control the
temperature inside.
Air intake port
Adjust the position of the
projected image.
Shift lever
2.0 power zoom lens.
Projection lens
Protects the Projection lens
Remote control
signal receptor
Receive a signal from the
Remote control. (page 22)
NOTE:
Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4") of them as this may cause damage
or injury.
While the projector is not in use, attach the Lens cover to protect the lens.
from dust or dirt.
Lens cover
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About Your Projector
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Back and bottom view
Connect an RS-232C
compatible cable for
controlling the projector
remotely via your PC.
SERIAL
HDMI IN
Connect an HDMI signal
cable.
Connect the Power cord to
supply electronic power to the
projector. (page 26)
AC IN
Connect an RGB signal cable
from your PC.
PC IN
Connecting
terminals
Switch the projector on/off.
(page 19)
MAIN POWER
Connect a YPBPR signal
cable.
COMPONENT IN
COMPONENT IN
S-VIDEO IN
Connect a S-VIDEO signal
cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA composite
video cable.
Preparation
Air intake port
Intake fresh air to control the
temperature inside.
Lamp unit component
Houses the replaceable lamp
unit. Contact the projector
dealer or an authorized
service center for
replacement. (page 37)
Security lock
Attach the commercial shackle
lock, manufactured by
Kensington, to protect your
projector. Compatible with the
Kesington MicroSaver
Security System.
NOTE:
Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4") of the vents as this may cause
damage or injury.
This projector should only be used with the attached Power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid
damage to the projector.
Front leg adjuster (L/R)
Screw up/down to adjust the
projection angle. (page 15)
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Setting up
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Screen size and throw distance
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
Getting Started
Diagonal length
(SD)
1.01 m(40")0.50 m (1'7")0.89 m (2'11")1.2 m (3'11")2.4 m (7'10")
1.27 m(50")0.62 m (2')1.11 m (3'7")1.5 m (4'11")3.0 m (9'10")
1.52 m (60")0.75 m (2'5")1.33 m (4'4")1.8 m (5'10")3.7 m (12'1")
1.77 m(70")0.87 m (2'10")1.55 m (5'1")2.1 m (6'10")4.3 m (14'1")
2.03 m(80")1.00 m (3'3")1.77 m (5'9")2.4 m (7'10")4.9 m (16')
2.28 m (90")1.12 m(3'8")1.99 m(6'6")2.7 m (8'10")5.5 m(18')
2.54 m (100")1.24 m(4')2.21 m(7'3")3.1 m (10'2")6.2 m (20'4")
3.05 m (120")1.49 m (4'10")2.66 m(8'8")3.7 m (12'1")7.4 m (24'3")
3.81 m (150")1.87 m(6'1")3.32 m (10'10")4.6 m (15'1")9.3 m (30'6")
5.08 m (200")2.49 m(8'2")4.43 m (14'6")6.2 m (20'4")12.4 m (40'8")
* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
Screen
Projection size (16 : 9)Throw distance (L)
Screen height (SH)Screen width (SW)
Minimum distance
(LW)
Maximum distance
(LT)
Calculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimensions from the screen diagonal.
SW = SD x 0.872
LW = 1.2244 x SD - 0.056
* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
NOTE:
Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may
cause malfunction of the projector.
Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt
the projector body approximately ± 30 degrees vertically. Overtilting may
result in shortening the component’s life.
For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or
room light does not shine directly onto the screen. Close window shades or
curtains to block the lights.
SH = SD x 0.490
LT = 2.4449 x SD - 0.056
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Unit: m
Setting up
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Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector,
see “INSTALLATION” on page 35.
A translucent screen is required for REAR projection.When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKX100) is required.
Front leg adjuster and throwing angle
You can adjust the throwing angle by screwing the front legs up/down.
This adjust the angle of the projector.
NOTE:
Heated air comes out of the Air exhaust port. Do not touch the Air exhaust port directly.If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 33.
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Setting up
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Lens shift and positioning
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position
by moving the Shift lever within the shift range of the lens.
Getting Started
Adjusting the Shift lever
1. Screw the Shift lever counterclockwise to unlock.
2. Move the Shift lever to adjust the projected image position
3. Screw the Shift lever clockwise to lock.
Horizontal shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 25% horizontally off-center from the screen and
then adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature.
Up to about 25%
of the projection
Up to about 25%
of the projection
Screen
Unlock
Shifting the lever left:
Moving to screen’s right
Shifting lever right:
Moving to screen’s left
Vertical shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 63% vertically off-center from the screen and then
adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature.
Screen
Up to about 63%
of the projection
Up to about 63%
of the projection
Shifting the lever down:
Moving to screen’s bottom
Shifting the lever up:
Moving to screen’s top
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