Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AR100U Operating Instructions

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
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Maintenance
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
When mounting the projector on the ceiling, use the Panasonic specified ceiling mount bracket (model no.: ET-PKA110H (for 
 
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high ceilings) and ET-PKA110S (for low ceilings)).
Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.
 
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Even during the guarantee period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling 
 
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mount bracket...

Using VIERA Link
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Using VIERA Link
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects projector and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy 
control of the home theatre equipment using the projector remote control.
This projector supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. 
 
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However, the available features depends on the connected device’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the 
connected device’s version of HDAVI Control.
Even with devices from other companies, if it is HDMI...

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■ VIERA Link Control of compatible 
equipment
“Using [VIERA LINK]” ( page 84)
Table below displays maximum number of compatible 
 
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equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control.  
This includes connections to equipment already 
connected to the projector. 
For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier 
which is connected to the projector via an HDMI cable.
Type of the equipment  Maximum 
number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.) 3
Player (DVD Player,...

Using VIERA Link
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■ Using [VIERA LINK]
You can control some functions of the connected device 
with the controls or remote control of this projector.
If operation is not possible, check the settings of the 
 
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device.
For details on operating an external device, see the 
 
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manual of the relevant device.
Press the  button.
Alternatively, select [VIERA LINK] from 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] in the [OPTION] 
menu, and then press the  
button.
The [VIERA LINK] menu is displayed.
 
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Using VIERA Link
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[HOME THEATER VOLUME]
 
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You can adjust the volume of the theater speaker with the 
projector remote control.
If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the settings 
 
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of the device.
Select [HOME THEATER VOLUME] with 
1)  
the ▲▼ buttons.
VIERA  LINK CONTROL
HOME  THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERAT E OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER
VIERA 
LINK
RETURNSELECT
ENTER
Press the  button.
2)  
The volume adjustment bar appears.
 
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HOME  THEATER VOLUME 64
Note
The design of...

Technical information
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List of compatible signals
The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projectors.
Format: V: VIDEO, S: S-VIDEO, R: RGB, Y: YC
BCR/YPBPR, H: HDMI
ModeSIGNAL MODE Display 
resolution  (dots)*1
Scanning frequency Dot clock 
frequency  (MHz)
Format Plug 
and play 
compatible HDMI
H 
(kHz) V 
(Hz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PAL-M/PAL60 —
720 × 480i 15.759.9 —
V/S —
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM —720 × 576i 15.650.0 — —
525i (480i) 480i720 × 480i15.759.9 13.5
R/Y...

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Serial terminal
The serial port on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so the 
projector can be controlled by a personal computer connected to this port.
Connection
 
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■ Cable specifications
(When connected to a personal computer)
 
■ Control commands
Commands available when controlling this projector from a computer are as follows.

CommandControl contents
Remarks
PON POWER ON 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 
 
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CommandControl contentsRemarks
VXX GAMMA 
ADJUSTMENT Sets Y ADJUST. (OUTPUT)
AGOS0 = p1p2d1d2d3d4
p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09) 
d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255)
Sets R ADJUST. (OUTPUT)
AGOS1 = p1p2d1d2d3d4
p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09)  d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255)
Sets G ADJUST. (OUTPUT)
AGOS2 = p1p2d1d2d3d4
p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09)  d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255)
Sets B ADJUST. (OUTPUT)
AGOS3 = p1p2d1d2d3d4
p1p2 = POINT (01 - 09)  d1d2d3d4 = OUTPUT (0000 - 0255)
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Specifications
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Specifications
The following table describes the specifications of the projector.
Power supplyAC100 V - 240 V .50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption Less than 350 W
During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W
Amps 4.2 A - 1.5 A
LCD panel Panel size (diagonal)
18.7 mm (0.74")
Aspect ratio 16 : 9
Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive method Active matrix method
Pixels 2 073 600 (1 920 x 1 080) x 3 panels
Lens Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus
F 2.0 - 3.4, f 21.5...