Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AX200U Operating Instructions

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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.
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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 number:
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT 
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Power Supply:This LCD 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, 7 A. 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.
NOTICE:This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains mercury. Dispose may be 
regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling 
information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: http://
www.eiae.org
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Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct 
method of disposal. 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. 
If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you 
must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any 
unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment will void the 
user’s authority to operate.
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)
Panasonic Testing Center
Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany
WARNING:Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic 
Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: PT-AX200U
Trade Name:Panasonic
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Telephone number: (888) 411 - 1996
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, 
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Contents
JQuick stepsImportant Information
Important Safety Notice ........................................ 2
Precautions with regard to safety ....................... 6
WARNINGS ................................................................. 6
CAUTIONS .................................................................. 7
Cautions when transporting ......................................... 8
Cautions when installing .............................................. 8
Cautions on use .......................................................... 9
Accessories ............................................................... 10
Preparation
About Your Projector .......................................... 11
Remote control .......................................................... 11
Projector body ........................................................... 12
Getting Started
Setting up............................................................. 14
Screen size and throw distance................................. 14
Projection method...................................................... 15
Front leg adjusters and throwing angle ..................... 15
Lens shift and positioning .......................................... 16
Connections ........................................................ 18
Before connecting to the projector............................. 18
Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN
18
Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN ................... 18
Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off ........................... 19
Power cord ................................................................ 19
POWER indicator ...................................................... 19
Switching on the projector ......................................... 20
Switching off the projector ......................................... 20
Projecting an image ............................................ 21
Selecting the input signal........................................... 21
Positioning the image ................................................ 21
Remote control operation.................................. 22
Operating range ........................................................ 22
Turning on the button backlight ................................. 22
Switching the preset settings ..................................... 22
Adjusting the image ................................................... 23
Switching the aspect ratio.......................................... 23
Resetting to the factory default settings .................... 23
Capturing an image ................................................... 23
Setting your own color profile .................................... 24
Switching the input signal .......................................... 26
Assigning the functions for shortcut........................... 26
2. Connect with other devices
See “Connections” on page 18. 1. Set up your projector
See “Setting up” on page 14.
3. Prepare the remote control
See “Remote control” on page 11.
4. Start projecting
See “Switching the projector on/off” on 
page 19.
5. Adjust the image
See “Menu Navigation” on page 27. 
						

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Contents
Important 
Infomation
Settings
Menu Navigation ..................................................27
Navigating through the MENU .................................. 27
Main menu and sub-menu ........................................ 28
PICTURE menu .....................................................30
PICTURE MODE ....................................................... 30
CONTRAST .............................................................. 30
BRIGHTNESS ........................................................... 30
COLOR ..................................................................... 30
TINT .......................................................................... 30
SHARPNESS ............................................................ 30
COLOR TEMPERATURE ......................................... 31
DYNAMIC IRIS .......................................................... 31
LIGHT HARMONIZER .............................................. 31
ADVANCED MENU ................................................... 31
FAVORITE SAVE ...................................................... 32
FAVORITE LOAD ..................................................... 32
FAVORITE EDIT ....................................................... 33
SIGNAL MODE ......................................................... 33
POSITION menu ...................................................34
H-POSITION ............................................................. 34
V-POSITION ............................................................. 34
DOT CLOCK ............................................................. 34
CLOCK PHASE ......................................................... 34
ASPECT .................................................................... 34
WSS .......................................................................... 36
OVER SCAN ............................................................. 36
KEYSTONE............................................................... 36
AUTO SETUP ........................................................... 36
FUNCTION BUTTON.............................................37
FUNCTION BUTTON ................................................ 37
OPTION menu .......................................................38
INPUT GUIDE ........................................................... 38
OSD DESIGN............................................................ 38
OSD POSITION ........................................................ 38
BACK COLOR........................................................... 38
STARTUP LOGO ...................................................... 38
AUTO SEARCH ........................................................ 38
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL ............................................... 38
INSTALLATION......................................................... 38
SLEEP....................................................................... 39
ALTITUDE ................................................................. 39
LAMP POWER .......................................................... 39
LAMP RUNTIME ....................................................... 39
TEST PATTERN ....................................................... 39
Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators ............................... 40
Managing the indicated problems ............................. 40
Care and Replacement ....................................... 41
Cleaning the projector ............................................... 41
Replacing the lamp unit ............................................ 42
Troubleshooting .................................................. 44
Appendix
Technical Information ......................................... 45
List of compatible signals .......................................... 45
Serial terminal ........................................................... 46
Specifications ............................................................ 48
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards ............................ 50
Dimensions ............................................................... 51
Trademark acknowledgements ................................. 51
Index ..................................................................... 52 
						

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Precautions with regard to safety
If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming 
from the projector, disconnect the power plug from 
the wall outlet.
 Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, 
otherwise fire or electric shocks could result.
 Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then 
contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
 Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this 
can be dangerous.
Do not install this projector in a place which is not 
strong enough to take the full weight of the 
projector.
 If the installation location is not strong enough, it may 
fall down or tip over, and severe injury or damage 
could result.
Installation work (such as ceiling suspension) 
should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
 If installation is not carried out correctly, there is the 
danger that injury or electric shocks may occur.
 Do not use other than an authorized ceiling mount 
bracket.
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or 
if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, 
disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
 Continued use of the projector in this condition may 
result in fire or electric shocks.
 Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
Do not overload the wall outlet.
 If the power supply is overloaded (for example, by 
using too many adapters), overheating may occur 
and fire may result.
Never attempt to modify 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.
Clean the power plug regularly to prevent it from 
becoming covered in dust.
 If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting 
humidity can damage the insulation, which could 
result in fire. Pull the power plug out from the wall 
outlet and wipe it with a dry cloth.
 If not using the projector for an extended period of 
time, pull the power plug out from the wall outlet.
Do not handle the power plug with wet hands.
 Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.
Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet.
 If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or 
overheating could result.
 Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets 
which are coming loose from the wall.Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which 
are unstable.
 If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is 
sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and 
injury or damage could result.
Do not place the projector into water or let it become 
wet.
 Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric 
shocks.
Do not do anything that might damage the power 
cord or the power plug.
 Do not damage the power cord, make any 
modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend 
it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on 
top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
 If the power cord is used while damaged, electric 
shocks, short-circuits or fire may result.
 Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any 
repairs to the power cord that might be necessary.
Do not place the projector on soft materials such as 
carpets or sponge mats.
 Doing so may cause the projector to overheat, which 
can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.
Do not place liquid containers on top of the 
projector.
 If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire 
or electric shocks could result.
 If any water gets inside the projector, contact an 
Authorized Service Center.
Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.
 Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects 
into the projector or drop them onto the projector, as 
doing so can result in fire or electric shocks.
Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to 
come into contact with metallic objects such as 
necklaces or hairpins.
 Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to 
leak, overheat, explode or catch fire.
 
Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them 
away from metallic objects.
Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries.
 If you touch the leaked liquid, it may hurt your skin. 
Immediately wash away the liquid with water and 
seek medical advice.
 If you get the leaked liquid in your eye, it may cause 
blindness or damage. Never rub your eye, and 
immediately wash away the liquid with water and 
seek medical advice.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or 
the cable.
 Electric shocks can result.
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Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.
 Fire or electric shocks can result.
Do not place your skin into the light beam while the 
projector is being used.
 Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you 
place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage 
your skin.
Do not look into the lens while the projector is being 
used.
 Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you 
look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage 
your eyes.
 Be especially careful not to let young children look 
into the lens. In addition, turn off the power and 
disconnect the power plug when you are away from 
the projector.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the 
air outlet port.
 Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not 
place your hands or face, or objects which cannot 
withstand heat close to this port [allow at least 
50 cm (20) of space], otherwise burns or damage 
could result.Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be 
carried out by a qualified technician.
 The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly 
handled, explosion might result.
 The lamp can easily become damaged if struck 
against hard objects or dropped, and injury or 
malfunctions may result.
When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least 
one hour before handling it.
 The lamp cover gets very hot, and touching it can 
cause burns.
Before replacing the lamp, be sure to disconnect the 
power plug from the wall outlet.
 Electric shocks or explosions can result if this is not 
done.
Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote 
control unit.
 Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of 
infants and pets after using it.
Do not cover the air inlet port or the air outlet port.
 Doing so may 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.
 Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as 
these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
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.
 Using the projector under such conditions may result 
in fire, electric shocks or plastic deterioration. The 
plastic deterioration may cause the falling down of 
the projector which is mounted in the ceiling.
Do not set up the projector in a high temperature 
environment, such as near a heater or in direct 
sunlight.
 Failure to observe this may result in fire, malfunction 
or plastic deterioration.
Do not set up the projector outdoors.
 The projector is designed for indoor use only.
When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, 
not the lead.
 If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become 
damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric 
shocks may result.Always disconnect all cables before moving the 
projector.
 Moving the projector with cables still attached can 
damage the cables, which could cause fire or electric 
shocks to occur.
Do not place any heavy objects on top of the 
projector.
 Failure to observe this may cause the projector to 
become unbalanced and fall, which could result in 
damage or injury.
Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the 
batteries or place them into water or fire.
 Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to 
overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or 
other injury may result.
When inserting the batteries, make sure the 
polarities (+ and -) are correct.
 If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may 
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of 
the battery compartment and surrounding area may 
result.
Use only the specified batteries.
 If incorrect or different kind of batteries are used, they 
may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination 
of the battery compartment and surrounding area 
may result.
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
 If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may 
explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of 
the battery compartment and surrounding area may 
result.
Remove the used batteries from the remote control 
promptly.
 If you leave used batteries in the remote control for 
an extended period of time, it may cause liquid 
leaking, abnormal internal temperature rising or 
explosion.
If not using the projector for an extended period of 
time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet 
and remove the batteries from the remote control.
 If dust builds up on the power plug, the resulting 
humidity may damage the insulation, which could 
result in fire.
 Keeping or leaving the remote control with batteries 
inside may cause insulation deterioration, electrical 
leakage or explosion which could result in fire.
Do not put your weight on this projector.
 You could fall or the projector could break, and injury 
may result.
 Be especially careful not to let young children stand 
or sit on the projector.Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a 
safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
 Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room 
immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close 
to the broken pieces.
 Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb 
the gas which was released when the lamp broke and 
which contains nearly the same amount of mercury 
as fluorescent lamps, and the broken pieces may 
cause injury.
 If you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that 
the gas has got into your eyes or mouth, seek 
medical advice immediately.
 Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp 
unit and check the inside of the projector.
Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the 
projector at least once a year.
 If dust is left to build up inside the projector without 
being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems 
with operation.
 It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector 
before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask 
your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the 
projector when required. Please discuss with the 
Authorized Service Center regarding cleaning costs.
We are constantly making efforts to preserve and maintain a clean environment. Please take non repairable 
units back to your dealer or a recycling company.
Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration 
or shocks.
 The projector lens need to be handled with care.
 Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting 
the projector.When transporting the projector, hold the body at 
the bottom securely.
 Do not hold the adjuster legs or the top cover to move 
the projector, as this may damage the projector.
Avoid setting up in places which are subject to 
vibration or shocks.
 The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause 
malfunctions or accidents.
Avoid setting up in places which are subject to 
sudden temperature changes, such as near an air 
conditioner or lighting equipment.
 The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector 
may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 40.
Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power 
lines or near motors.
 The projector may be subject to electromagnetic 
interference.If installing the projector to the ceiling, ask a 
qualified technician to carry out all installation work.
 You will need to purchase the separate installation kit 
(Model No. ET-PKX100). Furthermore, all installation 
work is should only be carried out by a qualified 
technician.
 See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 50 
for the safety cable installation.
If using this projector at high elevations 
(above 1 400 m), set the HIGHLAND to ON. See 
“ALTITUDE” on page 39.
 Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or 
the life of the lamp or the other components may be 
shortened.
Cautions when transporting
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Important 
InformationIn order to get the best picture quality
 Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off 
any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or 
light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.
Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare 
hands.
 If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from 
fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified 
and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not 
using the projector, attach the lens cover.
Liquid crystal panel
 Do not project the same image for long periods of 
time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the 
liquid crystal panel.
 The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with 
very high precision technology to provide fine picture 
details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear 
on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. It 
is recommended to switch off the projector once and 
try after 1 hour later again. Please note that this does 
not affect the performance of your LCD.The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and 
that is characterized as follows.
 The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration 
of use.
 The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by 
shocks or chipping damage.
 The lamp may explode only occasionally after using 
the projector.
 The lamp may explode if using the projector after the 
instructed lamp replacement timing.
 The lamp life is depends on individual lamp 
characteristics, usage condition and the installation 
environment. Especially the consecutive use of the 
projector for more than 10 hours, or the frequent 
switching on or off may greatly affect on the lamp life.
Screen
 Do not apply any volatile substances which may 
cause discoloration to the screen, and do not let it 
become dirty or damaged.
Optical components
 If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every 
day, the optical components may need to be replaced 
in less than 1 year.
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Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.
* The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly.
Accessories
Remote control for 
PT-AX200U (x1)
N2QAYB000194AA batteries for remote 
control (x2)Safety cable
TTRA0140
Attachment screw (x1)
Safety cable (x1)Lens cover (x1)
TKKL5372
Power cord for continental Europe (x1)
K2CG3FR00001