Panasonic Projector Pt Ax100E 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...

About Your Projector
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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...

About Your Projector
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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 Mains lead 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....

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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 :...

Setting up
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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...

Setting up
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Getting Started
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre 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...

Setting up
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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 centred, you will get the best 
quality of the projection image.
 When the Shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift...

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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...

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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Mains lead.
JConnecting
1. Make sure the shape 
of the mains plug and 
the AC IN connector 
on the back of the 
projector match, then 
push the plug all the way in.
2. Connect the Mains lead to a wall socket.
JDisconnecting
1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off 
and unplug the Mains lead from the wall 
socket.
2. Hold the plug and unplug the Mains lead 
from...

Switching the projector on/off
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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....