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Operating Instructions
LCD Projector
Model No. PT-AX200U
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0235
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Important Information 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-AX200U Serial numb
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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
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Contents Quick steps Important Information Important Safety Notice........................................ 2 Precautions with regard to safety ....................... 6 1. Set up your projector WARNINGS.................................................................6 See “Setting up” on page 14. CAUTIONS..................................................................7 Cautions when transporting.........................................8 Cautions when installing................................
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Contents Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation ..................................................27 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ............................... 40 Navigating through the MENU .................................. 27 Managing the indicated problems............................. 40 Main menu and sub-menu ........................................ 28 Care and Replacement ....................................... 41 PICTURE menu.....................................................30 Cleaning the
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Important Information Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which from the projector, disconnect the power plug from are unstable. the wall outlet. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. injury or damage could result. C
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Precautions with regard to safety Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be Fire or electric shocks can result. carried out by a qualified technician. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly Do not place your skin into the light beam while the handled, explosion might result. projector is being used. The lamp can easily become damaged if struck Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you against hard objects or dr
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Important Information Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of Electric shocks can result if this is not done. the battery compartment and surrounding area may If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room result. immediately. Do not touch or bring your face c
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Precautions with regard to safety Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off that is characterized as follows. any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. of use. The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your
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Important Information Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for AA batteries for remote Safety cable Lens cover (x1) PT-AX200U (x1) control (x2) TTRA0140 TKKL5372 N2QAYB000194 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Power cord for continental Europe (x1) K2CG3FR00001 * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly. 10 - ENGLISH
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About Your Projector Remote control POWER button While the MAIN POWER button is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 19) Remote control signal emitter Remote control signal. (page 22) PICTURE MODE buttons Switch to the best setting Turn the button backlight for a darker room. of the remote control on/ off. (page 22) Switch to the best setting for a brighter room. Display the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu. Display the FAVORITE (page 24) LOAD menu. (page 22) Display the PIC
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Preparation About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view POWER/LAMP/TEMP indicators (page 19/page 40) Luminance sensor Senses the luminance for the POWER LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. While the MAIN POWER is on, (page 31) switch between stand-by mode and project mode. (page 19) RETURN Return to the previous menu. (page 27) Control panel INPUT SELECT MENU Navigate through the menus with Switch to cycle through the Display the main menu. F G H I, and activate the menu input method. (
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About Your Projector Back and bottom view SERIAL Connect a compatible cable for COMPUTER IN controlling the projector Connect an RGB signal cable remotely via your computer. from your PC. S-VIDEO IN Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable. VIDEO IN Connect an RCA composite video cable. Connecting terminals (page 18/page 46) HDMI IN COMPONENT IN Connect HDMI signal cables. Connect YPBPR signal cables. MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off (page 19) AC IN Lamp unit compartment Connect the power cor
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Getting Started SD Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image SW Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Screen Diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) (SD) (LW) (LT) 1.02 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 (
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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 38. 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 tra
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Getting Started Setting up 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 lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens. Adjusting the lens 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
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Setting up Projector location range You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21. When the screen position is fixed Projector Vertical center of screen Placement SH Center of lens SW When the projector position is fixed Shift range 63% 63% 25% 25% Projector NOTE: • When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the lens shift dials is centered, you will get the best quality
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Getting Started Connections Before connecting 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 45. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system. Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN \ DVD player
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Switching the projector on/off Power cord Connecting Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape of 1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and the power plug and the unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. AC IN connector on the 2. Hold the plug and unplug the power cord from the back of the projector AC IN connector on the side of the projector. match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. NOTE: • Do not use other than the provided power cord. • En
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Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector POWER indicator 1. Switch the MAIN POWER button on. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in red. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 2. Remove the lens cover from the lens. for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” on page 38. NOTE: • • When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker
