Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AR100U Operating Instructions

LCD Projector  
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■  Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional Manual) carefully and 
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■ Please ensure you read the “Read this first!” (
 pages 6 to 12) carefully prior to use.
Operating Instructions
Functional Manual  
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TQBJ0404
Model No.PT-AR100U 

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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...

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 This projector is equipped with technology to automatically adjust 
the image according to the lighting 
of the projection environment 
(brightness, color).
 A newly developed high luminance lamp and an optical system have 
been introduced to facilitate the joy 
of viewing in a bright living room.
 This projector is equipped with an exclusive mode for enjoying games 
and sports content at high image 
quality levels.
Harmonization with  
projection environment
Improved brightness 
Wide range...

 
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Important 
Information
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
ContentsBe sure to read “Read this first!”. (   pages 6 to 12)
Important Informatio n
Read this first! ..................................................... 6
Precautions for use  ......................................... 13
Cautions when transporting ..........................................13
Cautions when installing  ............................................... 13
Cautions on use...

 
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Important 
Information
Introduction
Getting Started
Basic Operation
Settings
Maintenance
Appendix
Contents 
[AUTO SETUP]  ............................................................. 58
[SCREEN AREA MEMORY]  ........................................59
[OPTION] menu  ................................................ 63
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]  .............................................. 63
[BACK COLOR]  ............................................................ 63
[STARTUP LOGO]...

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Important 
Information
Read this first!
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power 
Supply:This 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. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will need 
to obtain a separate 250 V...

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Important 
Information
FCC NOTICE (USA)
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:   PT-AR100U
Trade Name:   Panasonic
Responsible Party:   Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address:  One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone number:   (877)803-8492
E-mail:   [email protected]
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...

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Important 
InformationWARNING:
POWER
 
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The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equip\
ment and shall be easily 
accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply 
immediately.
Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
 
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If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken,...

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Important 
Information
WARNING:
ON USE/INSTALLATION
 
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Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge m\
ats.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector
.
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, ex. a bathroom.
Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or...

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Important 
InformationWARNING:
ACCESSORIES
 
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Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following.
Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
Do not use unspecified batteries.
 
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Do not disassemble dry cell batteries.
 
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Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
 
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Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as 
 
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