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LCD Projector
Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-AX100E
Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
TQBJ0204
ENGLISH
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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: PT-AX100E Serial number: WARNING: THIS APPAR
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Important Safety Notice IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark a or the BSI mark ` on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a
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Contents Quick Steps Important Safety Notice..............................2 Preparation 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. Precautions with regard to safety .............6 WARNINGS ........................................................... 6 CAUTIONS............................................................. 8 Before use....................................................9 Accessories............................................................ 9 Cautions when transporting
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Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation........................................26 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ..................... 36 Navigating through the MENU ..............................26 Controlling alerts .................................................. 36 Main menu ............................................................26 Care and Replacement ............................. 37 Sub-menu..............................................................27 Before cleaning .....................
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Preparation Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Do not do anything that might damage the mains from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from lead or the mains plug. the mains socket. Do not damage the mains lead, make any Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objec
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Precautions with regard to safety During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector Replacement of the lamp is better to be carried out or the cable. by a qualified technician. Electric shocks can result. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. The lamp can easily become damaged if struck Fire or electric shocks can result. against hard objects or dropped, and injury or malfunctions may result. Do n
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Preparation Precautions with regard to safety CAUTIONS Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port. Do not mix old and new batteries. Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may can cause fire or damage to the projector. explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated the battery compartment and surrounding area may places such as closets or bookshelves. resul
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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) Mains lead for continental Europe (K2CM3FR00002 x 1) Mains lead for UK (K2CT3FR00003 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 setti
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Preparation Before use Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Lamp Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light variables such as individual lamp characteristics, or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the usage conditions and the installation environment, screen. especially when the projector is subjected to continuous use for more than 10 hours or the power
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About Your Projector Remote control Front, back and top view POWER Remote control signal emitter Turn the POWER on/off. (page 19) PICTURE MODE THEATER ROOM Switch to the best setting for a LIGHT darker room. Turn the button backlight of LIVING ROOM Remote control on/off. (page 23) Switch to the best setting for a bright room. COLOR MANAGEMENT FAVORITE Display the COLOUR Display the FAVOURITE MANAGEMENT menu. (page 24) LOAD menu. (page 23) PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Display the PICTURE menu.
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Preparation About Your Projector Projector Top and front view Illuminates or flashes to Illuminates or flashes to Illuminates or flashes to indicate the status of the indicate the status of the lamp indicate the temperature status projector. (page 19) unit. (page 36) of the lamp unit. (page 36) POWER LAMP TEMP Turn the POWER on/off. Senses the luminance for the (page 19) LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. (page 29) POWER LUMINANCE SENSOR Switch to cycle through the INPUT SELECT method Navigate th
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About Your Projector Back and bottom view Connect an RS-232C compatible cable for Connect an RGB signal cable Connect a YPBPR signal controlling the projector from your PC. cable. remotely via your PC. PC IN COMPONEN COMPONENT IN T IN SERIAL S-VIDEO IN Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable. VIDEO IN Connect an RCA composite video cable. Connecting HDMI IN terminals Connect an HDMI signal cable. Connect the Mains lead to Switch the projector on/off. supply electronic power to the (page 19) p
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Getting Started Setting up 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. Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Diagonal length Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) (SD) (LW) (LT) 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
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Setting up 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. Setting on a desk/floor and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING NOTE: A tran
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Getting Started Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the Shift lever within the shift range of the lens. Adjusting the Shift lever 1. Screw the Shift lever counterclockwise to unlock. 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
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Setting up Projector location range You can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21 for available placement. After fixing the screen position Vertical centre of screen Placement SH Centre of lens SW The adjustable projection range Shift range Projection size Standard position Projection size NOTE: When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the Shift lever is centred, you will get the be
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Getting Started Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 41. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system. Connecting with AV devices To S-video To component To vide
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Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Mains lead. Connecting Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape 1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off of the mains plug and and unplug the Mains lead from the wall the AC IN connector socket. on the back of the 2. Hold the plug and unplug the Mains lead projector match, then from the AC IN connector on the back of the push the plug all the way in. projector. 2. Conn
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Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Power indicator 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in RED. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. 2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. 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 no
