Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AX100U Operating Instructions

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Preparation
About Your Projector
JFront, back and top view
Remote control
NOTE:
 Do not drop the Remote control.
 Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
 Remove the batteries if not using the Remote control for a long period of time.
 Do not use rechargeable batteries.
 Do not keep pressing the Remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
POWER
PICTURE MODE
Turn the POWER on/off. 
(page 19)
 THEATER ROOM
Switch to the best setting for a 
darker room.
 LIVING ROOM
Switch to the best setting for a 
bright room.
 FAVORITE
Display the FAVOURITE
LOAD menu.
 (page 23)
ASPECT
Switch to cycle through the 
aspect ratio. (page 23)
MENU
Display the Main menu.
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 26)
DEFAULT
Reset some of the settings to the 
factory default settings. (page 23)
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the input 
method. (page 22)
Remote control
signal emitter
Display the COLOR
MANAGEMENT menu. (page 24) COLOR MANAGEMENT
LIGHT
Turn the button backlight of 
Remote control on/off. (page 23)
Display the PICTURE menu. 
(page 24)PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
Navigate through the menus with 
FGHI
,ENTER and 
RETURN. (page 26) Navigation buttons
Capture the projected image and 
display it on a screen as a still 
picture. (page 22)FREEZE
Turn off the POWER
automatically by setting the 
duration. (page 23)SLEEP
Battery compartment
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1. Press the tab and 
lift up the cover.2. Insert the batteries 
according to the 
polarity diagram 
indicated inside. 
						

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Preparation
JTop and front view
Projector
NOTE:
 Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4") of them as this may cause damage 
or injury.
 While the projector is not in use, attach the Lens cover to protect the lens.
POWER Illuminates or flashes to 
indicate the status of the 
projector. (page 19)LAMPTEMP Illuminates or flashes to 
indicate the temperature status 
of the lamp unit. (page 36)
LUMINANCE SENSOR Senses the luminance for the 
LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. 
(page 29)
POWER Turn the POWER on/off. 
(page 19)
Navigation buttons Navigate through the menu 
withFGHI
,ENTER and 
RETURN. (page 26)INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the 
INPUT SELECT method 
options. (page 22)
MENU Display the menu on screen. 
Return to the previous menu in 
menu mode. (page 26)
Turn the outer ring to adjust 
the focus of the image. 
(page 21)
Focus ringHeated air comes out of this 
opening.
Air exhaust port
Turn the inner ring to adjust 
the image size. (page 21)
Zoom ring
Air intake port Intake fresh air to control the 
temperature inside.
Projection lens
Adjust the position of the 
projected image.
Shift lever
Lens cover Protects the Projection lens
from dust or dirt.Remote control
signal receptor
Receive a signal from the 
Remote control. (page 22)
Illuminates or flashes to 
indicate the status of the lamp 
unit. (page 36)
2.0 power zoom lens.
Control panel 
						

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Preparation
JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
 Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm (4") of the vents as this may cause 
damage or injury.
 This projector should only be used with the attached Power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid 
damage to the projector.
Connect an RS-232C 
compatible cable for 
controlling the projector 
remotely via your PC.
SERIAL
Connect an RGB signal cable 
from your PC.
PC INConnect a YPBPR signal 
cable.
COMPONENT IN
Connect a S-VIDEO signal 
cable.S-VIDEO IN
Connect an HDMI signal 
cable.HDMI IN
Security lock
Attach the commercial shackle 
lock, manufactured by 
Kensington, to protect your 
projector. Compatible with the 
Kesington MicroSaver 
Security System.
Lamp unit component
Houses the replaceable lamp 
unit. Contact the projector 
dealer or an authorized 
service center for 
replacement. (page 37)
Front leg adjuster (L/R)
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 15)COMPONENT IN
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA composite 
video cable.
AC IN
Connect the Power cord to 
supply electronic power to the 
projector. (page 26)
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off. 
(page 19)
Connecting
terminals
Air intake port
Intake fresh air to control the 
temperature inside. 
						

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Getting Started
Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimensions from the screen diagonal.
* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
Screen size and throw distance
Projection size (16 : 9)Throw distance (L)
Diagonal length 
(SD)Screen height (SH)Screen width (SW)Minimum distance 
(LW)Maximum distance 
(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") 1.8 m  (5'10") 3.7 m  (12'1")
1.77 m (70") 0.87 m  (2'10") 1.55 m  (5'1") 2.1 m  (6'10") 4.3 m  (14'1")
2.03 m (80") 1.00 m  (3'3") 1.77 m  (5'9") 2.4 m  (7'10") 4.9 m  (16')
2.28 m  (90") 1.12 m (3'8") 1.99 m (6'6") 2.7 m (8'10") 5.5 m (18')
2.54 m (100") 1.24 m (4') 2.21 m (7'3") 3.1 m (10'2") 6.2 m (20'4")
3.05 m (120") 1.49 m (4'10") 2.66 m (8'8") 3.7 m (12'1") 7.4 m (24'3")
3.81 m (150") 1.87 m (6'1") 3.32 m (10'10") 4.6 m (15'1") 9.3 m (30'6")
5.08 m (200") 2.49 m (8'2") 4.43 m (14'6") 6.2 m (20'4") 12.4 m (40'8")
NOTE:
 Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may 
cause malfunction of the projector.
 Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt 
the projector body approximately ± 30 degrees vertically. Overtilting may 
result in shortening the component’s life.
 For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or 
room light does not shine directly onto the screen. Close window shades or 
curtains to block the lights.
Screen
SW = SD x 0.872
LW = 1.2244 x SD - 0.056SH = SD x 0.490
LT = 2.4449 x SD - 0.056
Unit: m 
						

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Getting Started
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.
You can adjust the throwing angle by screwing the front legs up/down.
This adjust the angle of the projector.
Projection method
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
JMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from frontJMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING
NOTE:
 A translucent screen is required for REAR projection.
 When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKX100) is required.
Front leg adjuster and throwing angle
NOTE:
 Heated air comes out of the Air exhaust port. Do not touch the Air exhaust port directly.
 If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 33. 
						

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Getting Started
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 Shift lever within the shift range of the lens.
JAdjusting the 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.
QHorizontal shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 25% horizontally off-center from the screen and 
then adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature.
QVertical shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 63% vertically off-center from the screen and then 
adjust the image position with the Lens shift feature.
Lens shift and positioning
Unlock
Up to about 25% 
of the projection
Up to about 25% 
of the projectionScreenShifting the lever left:
Moving to screen’s right
Shifting lever right:
Moving to screen’s left
Up to about 63% 
of the projection
Up to about 63% 
of the projection
Shifting the lever up:
Moving to screen’s top Shifting the lever down:
Moving to screen’s bottom Screen 
						

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Getting Started
JProjector 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.
QAfter fixing the screen position
QThe adjustable projection range
NOTE:
 When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the Shift lever is centerd, you will get the best 
quality of the projection image.
 When the Shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit, 
likewise when the Shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the 
horizontal limit.
 When the projector is tilting and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be 
realigned.
 Do not attempt to pull hard the Shift lever while adjusting.
SW SHCenter of lensPlacement Vertical center 
of screen
Standard position Shift range
Projection size Projection 
size 
						

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Getting Started
Connections
 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.
Before connection to the projector
Connecting with AV devices
Connecting with HDMI/PC
NOTE:
 Make sure the HDMI cable is adapted to your HDMI device for proper performance.
 A compatible cable is required for an HDMI 1 080p signal.
 It is possible to connect with DVI devices via a HDMI/DVI conversion adapter, but some equipment may not 
project the image properly or other problems could be encountered. See “Serial terminal” on page 42.
DVD player Video player DVD player To component 
video outputTo S-video 
output To video output
To HDMI outputHDMI cable
(RP-CDHG30: Optional)RGB signal cable
To RGB output
PC
DVD player 
						

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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord.
JConnecting
1. Make sure the shape 
of the power cord plug 
and the AC IN
connector on the back 
of the projector match, 
then push the plug all the way in.
2. Connect the Power cord to a wall socket.
JDisconnecting
1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off 
and unplug the Power cord from the wall 
socket.
2. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord
from the AC IN connector on the back of the 
projector.
Power cord
NOTE:
 Do not use any other Power cord than the one supplied with the projector.
 Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the power cord.
 Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.
 Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.
POWER indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe MAIN POWER is switched off.
RED LitThe MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is standby.
GREENFlashingThe POWER is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
LitThe projector is ready to project.
ORANGELitThe POWER is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
FlashingThe POWER is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering 
to projection mode. Recovery may take a while.
NOTE:
 While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the MAIN POWER off or unplug the Power cord.
POWER indicator 
						

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Basic Operation1. Switch the MAIN POWER on.
 The power indicator lights up in RED.
2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens.3. Press the POWER button.
 The power indicator lights up in GREEN after 
flashing for a while.
The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the 
screen.
1. Press the POWER button.
 The confirmation screen is displayed.
 To return to the projection, press ENTER to 
select CANCEL or press MENU/RETURN.
2. Press I to select OK and press POWER or 
ENTER.
 The power indicator lights up in ORANGE while 
cooling the lamp, then illuminates RED when it 
is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER.
3. Switch off the MAIN POWER on the back of 
the projector.
Switching on the projector
Power indicator
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 not affect 
the performance of the projector.
Switching off the projector
Power indicator
NOTE:
 Press the POWER twice or for a long duration to switch the power.