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 
save this manual for future use.
■ 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 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. 
						

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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 of picture modesSee the relevant page for details.
1.  Set up your projector
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 page 20)
2.  Connect the projector to 
other devices
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  page 25)
3.  Connect the power cord
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  page 27)
4.  Switch on the projector
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  page 28)
5.  Select the input signal
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  page 30)
6.  Adjust the image
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  page 30) 
Features of the Projector     
Quick Steps  
						

							 
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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  ............................................................ 15
About disposal  ............................................................... 15
Accessories  ................................................................... 16
Optional accessories  .................................................... 16
Introductio n
About your projector  ....................................... 17
Remote control  .............................................................. 17
Projector body  ............................................................... 18
Getting Started
Setting up  .......................................................... 20
Projection method  ......................................................... 20
Parts for ceiling mount (optional)  ..................................20
Projection related  .......................................................... 21
Front adjustable feet and throwing angle  ....................22
Lens shift and positioning  ............................................. 23
Connections  ...................................................... 25
Before connecting to the projector  ...............................25
Connecting example: COMPONENT IN/ 
S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN  ................................................. 25
Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN  .........26
Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off  .......................27
Power cord  .................................................................... 27
Power indicator  ............................................................. 27
Switching on the projector  ............................................ 28
Switching off the power  ................................................. 29
Projecting an image  ......................................... 30
Selecting the input signal  .............................................. 30
Adjusting the image  ...................................................... 30
Remote control operation  ...............................31
Illuminating button lights  ............................................... 31
Selecting the picture mode  ...........................................31
Adjusting the picture  ..................................................... 31
Loading a saved setting  ................................................ 32
Displaying the [VIERA LINK] menu  ..............................32
Displaying the waveform monitor  .................................32
Resetting to the default settings  ...................................32
Submenu  ....................................................................... 33
Switching the input signal  ............................................. 33
Using the  button  .........................................33
Displaying the [ECO MANAGEMENT] menu ..............33
Settings
Menu navigation  ............................................... 34
Navigating through the menu  .......................................34
Menu list  ........................................................................\
 35
[PICTURE] menu  .............................................. 37
[PICTURE MODE]  ........................................................ 37
[CONTRAST]  ................................................................ 37
[BRIGHTNESS]  ............................................................ 37
[COLOR]  ........................................................................\
 37
[TINT]  ........................................................................\
..... 37
[COLOR TEMPERATURE]  ..........................................38
[SHARPNESS]  .............................................................. 38
[DYNAMIC IRIS]  ........................................................... 38
[LIGHT HARMONIZER]  ............................................... 38
[WAVEFORM MONITOR]  ............................................ 39
[SPLIT ADJUST]  ........................................................... 41
[ADVANCED MENU]  .................................................... 42
[PICTURE MEMORY]  .................................................. 53
SIGNAL MODE  ............................................................. 54
[POSITION] menu  ............................................. 55
[H-POSITION]  ............................................................... 55
[V-POSITION]  ............................................................... 55
[DOT CLOCK]  ............................................................... 55
[CLOCK PHASE]  .......................................................... 55
[ASPECT]  ...................................................................... 56
[WSS]  ........................................................................\
.... 58
[OVER SCAN]  ............................................................... 58
[KEYSTONE]  ................................................................ 58 
						

							 
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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]  ........................................................ 64
[AUTO SEARCH]  .......................................................... 64
[HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL]  ................................................ 64
[FRAME RESPONSE]  .................................................. 64
[PROJECTION METHOD]  ...........................................64
[TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING]  ............................................ 65
[HIGH ALTITUDE MODE]  ............................................ 66
[LAMP POWER]  ........................................................... 66
[ECO MANAGEMENT]  ................................................ 67
[FUNCTION BUTTON]  ................................................. 68
[VIERA LINK SETTINGS]  ............................................. 68
[OTHER FUNCTIONS]  ................................................. 70
[TEST PATTERN]  ......................................................... 70
[LAMP RUNTIME]  ........................................................ 70
Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators  ............................71
Managing the indicated problems  ................................71
Care and replacement  .....................................73
Before cleaning the projector /  
replacing components  .................................................. 73
Cleaning the projector  ................................................... 73
Component replacement  .............................................. 75
Troubleshooting  ............................................... 80
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards  ................81
Appendi x
Using VIERA Link  ............................................. 82
Summary of VIERA Link features  ................................82
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”  ........................................83
Technical information  ......................................86
List of compatible signals  ............................................. 86
Serial terminal  ............................................................... 87
Specifications  ................................................... 90
Dimensions  ................................................................... 92
Index  ................................................................... 93 
						

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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 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 
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 must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and do not make any unauthorized 
modifications.
CAUTION:
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 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.
The user may find the booklet “Something About Interference” available from FCC local regional offices helpful.
FCC Warning:
To assure continued FCC emission limit compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and the user
must use only shielded interface cables when connecting to host computer or peripheral devices.  Also, any
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user ’s authority to operate this device.
NOTIFICATION (Canada)
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
WARNING:
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data 
 
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Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
For permanently connected equipment, a readily accessible disconnect device shall be incorporated in the 
 
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building installation wiring.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily 
 
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accessible.
NOTICE U.S.A. only:
This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury . Dispose may be regulated 
 
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in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please visit 
Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. 
						

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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, cut off the power supply.
 
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If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector , cut off the power supply.
 
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Please contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs, and do not attempt to repair the projector yourself.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.
Electric shocks can result.
Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power plug.
If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits or fire will result. Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it 
 
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excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Completely insert the power plug into the wall outlet and the power conn\
ector into the projector 
terminal.
If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating may occur and fire will result. Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall.
 
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Do not use anything other than the provided power cord.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks or fire.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from becoming covered in du\
st.
Failure to observe this will cause a fire. If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting humidity can damage the insulation.
 
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If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
 
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  Pull the power plug out from the wall outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth regularly .
Do not handle the power plug and power connector with wet hands.
Failure to observe this will result in electric shocks.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
If the power supply is overloaded (ex., by using too many adapters), overheating may occur and fire will result. 
						

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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 deterioration of components.
Deterioration of components (such as ceiling mount brackets) may cause the projector which is mounted on 
the ceiling to fall down.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not strong enough to t\
ake the full weight of the 
projector or on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable.
Failure to observe this will cause projector to fall down or tip over the projector , and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
Doing so will 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.
 
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Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
 
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Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port.
Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects. Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
 
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withstand heat close to this port.
Do not cover the air intake/exhaust ports or place anything within 100 m\
m (4") of them.
Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the projector .
Do not look and place your skin into the lights emitted from the lens wh\
ile the projector is being used.
Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. Do not look or place your hands directly into this light.
 
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Be especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In addition, turn of f the main power when 
 
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you are away from the projector.
Never attempt to remodel or disassemble the projector.
High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks. For any inspection, adjustment and repair work, please contact an  Authorized Service Center.
 
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Do not project an image with the lens cover attached.
Doing so can cause fire.
Do not allow metal objects, flammable objects, or liquids to enter inside of the projector . Do not allow 
the projector to get wet.
Doing so may cause short circuits or overheating, and result in fire, electric shock, or malfunction of the 
projector. Do not place containers of liquid or metal objects near the projector .
 
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If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer.
 
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Particular attention must be paid to children.
 
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Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic.
Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
 
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Installation work (such as ceiling mount bracket) should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
If installation is not carried out and secured correctly it can cause injury or accidents, such as electric shocks. Do not use anything other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket.
 
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Be sure to use the provided accessory wire with an eye bolt as an extra safety measure to prevent the 
 
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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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necklaces or hairpins.
Do not store batteries together with metallic objects.
 
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Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.
 
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Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct when inserting the batteries.
 
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Do not use a new battery together with an old battery or mix dif ferent types of batteries.
 
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Do not use batteries with the outer cover peeling away or removed.
 
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If the battery fluid leaks, do not touch it with bare hands, and take the following measures if necessary .
Battery fluid on your skin or clothing could result in skin inflammation or injury . 
 
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Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately.
Battery fluid coming in contact with your eyes could result in loss of sight.  
 
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In this case, do not rub your eyes. Rinse with clean water and seek medical advice immediately .
Do not disassemble the lamp unit.
If the lamp breaks, it could cause injury.
Lamp replacement
The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, an explosion and severe injury or accidents will 
result. The lamp can easily explode if struck against hard objects or dropped.
 
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Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.  
 
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Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done.
When replacing the lamp, turn the power off and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before 
 
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handling it otherwise it can cause burns.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control. Keep the remote control out of the reach of infants and pets after using it.
 
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Do not use the supplied power cord with devices other than this projecto\
r. Using the supplied power cord with devices other than this projector may cause short circuits or 
 
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overheating, and result in electric shock or fire.
Remove the depleted batteries from the remote control promptly. Leaving them in the unit may result in fluid leakage, overheating, or explosion of the batteries.
 
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