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Panasonic PT-AX200U data projector

1. BLANK page 37 S VIDEO IN page 26 SLEEP page 39 VIDEO IN FAVORITE LOAD page 32 NORMAL LIGHT HARMONIZER page 31 DYNAMIC AUTO SETUP page 36 CINEMA1 HDMI 1 IN CINEMA2 page 30 HDMI 2 IN VIVID CINEMA page 26 COMPUTER IN GAME COMPONENT IN NATURAL O BLANK function You can stop the projection temporary for electrical power save To escape from the blank mode press any button except the LIGHT button ENGLISH 37 OPTION menu Remote control Po e See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 e See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 INPUT GUIDE When you change the input method the guidance appears in the upper right corner of the screen The following display methods are available Press P to cycle through the options Options Function OFF Turn off the guidance Display the input method by text The SIMPLE INPUT GUIDE will go out after 5 seconds without any operation Display the input method by graphic The DETAILED INPUT GUIDE will go out after 10 seconds without any operation You can change the background color of the menu Press ad gt to cycle through the option e TYPE1 Semi transparent black e TYPE2 Solid blue e TYPE3 Semi transparent dark blue OSD POSITION You can change the position where to display the menu Press lt gt to cycle through the options UPPER UPPER UPPER LEFT CENTER RI
2. 5 Repeat step 4 until you finish the text line e Move the cursor to DEL ALL and press the ENTER button to delete all the entered text line e Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered character or indicated with cursor in the text box e To insert a character in the entered text line move the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press Y then perform step 4 6 Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name NOTE e If you leave the text box empty and save the default memory number will stay as a name FAVORITE LOAD You can access the saved settings instantly See Switching the preset settings on page 22 1 Select a setting from FAVORITE1 8 e Undefined settings will not be selectable 2 Press ENTER to activate NOTE If you have not saved any settings FAVORITE1 8 will not be displayed PICTURE menu FAVORITE EDIT SIGNAL MODE You can edit the named memory settings The current selected signal will be displayed This is O Deleting a memory settin available with signals from COMPUTER IN H COMPONENT IN HDMI IN only 1 Select FAVORITE DELETE and press the ENTER button NOTE 2 Select the required memory setting and press the g Ge List of compatible signals on page 45 ENTER button e If you select ALL DELETE you can delete all of the saved memory settings 3 Select OK in the confirmation screen and press
3. ENGLISH 19 Switching the projector on off Switching on the projector MAIN POWER OFF ON POWER indicator 1 Switch the MAIN POWER button on 3 Press the POWER button e The power indicator lights up in red e The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 2 Remove the lens cover from the lens for a while e The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen See STARTUP LOGO on page 38 NOTE e When starting up the projector some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard or the display may flicker for the characteristics of the lamp Those are normal and do not affect the performance of the projector e Do not attempt to modify the lens cover which may cause burns fire or damage to the projector W D Se 2 je Lo D s KI Loi el gt MAIN POWER OFF ON POWER indicator 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press lt to select OK and press the POWER or e The confirmation screen is displayed It will ENTER button disappear and return to the projection after e The power indicator lights up in orange while cooling 10 seconds without any operation the lamp then illuminates red when it is ready to e To return to the projection press ENTER to select switch off the MAIN POWER button CANCEL or press MENU RETURN 3 Switch off the MAIN POWER button on the back of the projector NOTE e Press the POWER twice or for a long duration
4. Up to about 63 of the projection Shifting the lever up Moving to screen s top 16 ENGLISH Setting up E Projector location range You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities See Positioning the image on page 21 When the screen position is fixed Projector H Vertical center of Ss E screen Placement SH gar a n Center of lens SW Lo i i ul e7 E 5 0 Oo 63 Projector NOTE When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the lens shift dials is centered 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 tilted 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 as this may damage the projector ENGLISH 17 Connections Before connecting to the projector e 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 c
5. Som D o O d a Remote control operation Setting your own color profile You can adjust a selected color individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting COLOR Press the COLOR MANAGEMENT button to open the menu 3 Select a menu item and the lt gt to adjust each PROFILE 4 NORMAL gt item level CURSOR e The result box is displayed on the right of the cursor LOG and shows the adjusted color PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE PROFILE NAME CHANGE Q COLOR To SELECT ENTER aS TINT BRIGHTNESS Adjusting the selected color ZI Adjusted color ER Select a color and adjust COLOR TINT and BRIGHTNESS 1 Select the CURSOR menu and press ENTER e The projected image is captured and the target cursor is displayed e When the LOG is fully stored the target cursor will COLOR Adjust the vividness of the color not be displayed See Managing stored logs on Setting range 30 to 30 page 24 Adjust the color tone TINT b i Target cursor Setting range 30 to 30 Adjust the brightness of the color Ba BRIGHTNESS Setting range 20 to 20 n 4 Press ENTER to store the adjusted result 2 e PROCESSING is displayed for a few seconds and 0 the result is stored in LOG ES e You can store up to 8 logs under LOG for each PICTURE MODE setting a 5 Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous
6. MENU Display the main menu Return to the previous menu page 27 INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the input method page 21 Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening Remote control signal receptor Receive a signal from the remote control page 22 Projection lens Lens cover Protects the projection lens from dust or dirt POWER LAMP TEMP indicators page 19 page 40 Luminance sensor Senses the luminance for the LIGHT HARMONIZER feature page 31 RETURN Return to the previous menu page 27 Navigate through the menus with A Y gt 4 and activate the menu item with ENTER page 27 Focus ring Adjust the focus of the image page 21 Zoom ring Adjust the size of the image page 21 Shift lever Adjust the position of the projected image page 16 NOTE e While the projector is not in use keep the lens cover to protect the lens Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm 20 of them as this may cause damage or injury 12 ENGLISH About Your Projector E Back and bottom view SERIAL Connect a compatible cable for controlling the projector remotely via your computer SERIAL Connecting terminals page 18 page 46 COMPUTER IN Connect a
7. 14 9 ZOOM1 gt ZOOM2 JUST e AUTO 4 3 16 9 JUST gt ZOOM NTSC signal e 4 3 16 9 V SCROLL o 4 3 16 9 VGA or SVGA signals Not switchable WIDE480 600 720 768 768 2 800 900 signals VIDEO S VIDEO COMPUTER RGB e o 4 3 16 9 eo 16 9 H FIT V FIT ek ZOOM 1 125 1 080 50i 1125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p and 750 720 60p signals e 4 3 16 9 JUST gt ZOOM 525p 480p and 625p 576p signals HDMI 4 3 gt 16 9 14 9 JUST gt ZOOM1 ZOOM2 625i 576i 625p 576p e AUTO 4 3 gt 16 9 JUST eh ZOOM 525i 480i 525p 480p 16 9 H FIT V FIT 1125 1 080 50i 1125 1 080 60i 1125 1 080 50p 1125 1 080 60p 1125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p 750 720 60p signals COMPONENT YPBPR POSITION menu E Aspect ratio options and projection example If you apply the aspect ratio options to the projected image the result will be as follows The result may differ due to the input signals See Switching the aspect ratio on page 23 OQ VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT Not available with 1 125 1 080 50i 1125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p and 750 720 60p signals Squeeze 16 9 14 9 2 35 1 Se signal Letter box Letter Box Cinescope Original size OO SAA a WW O O Red e 00 00 OO OO O O OOO COO O e
8. CO Projects at 4 3 16 9 Adjusts horizontally to 16 9 z C z Adjusts horizontally to fit 16 9 Closer O O JUST to edge more enlarged Not available O with COMPUTER signals O O ZOOM Adjusts to 16 9 size with preserving J J ZOOM1 original ratio Escape the menu mode C and press A Y to adjust vertically O CY Adjusts to cinescope size not ZOOM2 including letter box Escape the menu d A 3 D KA wey NC ESA 00x00 COMPONENT signals Available with 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 50p and 750 720 60p signals mode and press A Y to adjust vertically O 14 9 Adjusts to 14 9 ry O 4 3 16 9 Cinescope Original Size O O 00 00 000 000 O O OW ES Ze O O H FIT Adjusts horizontally to 16 9 O e Was we OO DOSO feiere vami Adjusts to 16 9 vertically Escape and press A Y to scroll IO WW WW the image to adjust the edge vertically A A anon 000000 COMPUTER signals V SCROLL Escape and press A Y to scroll the image of COMPUTER signals to adjust the edge vertically ENGLISH 35 POSITION menu CE GET WSS Wide Screen Signalling detects if a PAL If the projector is aligned non perpendicularly to the 625p 576p 625i 576i signal is input and that signal screen or if the projection screen has an angled surface h
9. 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 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 2 ENGLISH Important Safety Notice 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 resid
10. e If you select an unplugged input method the guidance will blink on and off several times e See List of compatible signals on page 45 See Connections on page 18 D o 2 Assigning the functions for shortcut Q You can assign the following menu options to the FUNCTION button for shortcut See FUNCTION BUTTON on bd page 37 e GE BLANK page 37 S VIDEO IN le page 26 CR SLEEP page 39 VIDEO IN FAVORITE LOAD page 32 NORMAL LIGHT HARMONIZER page 31 DYNAMIC AUTO SETUP pagese ER HDMI 1 IN CINEMA2 page 30 HDMI 2 IN m VIVID CINEMA age COMPUTER IN PER GAME COMPONENT IN NATURAL 26 ENGLISH Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the remote control The menu options are structured and categorized You can navigate through the menu with A Y gt a buttons Navigating through the MENU Mi Displaying the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main I menu and the operating guidance Main menu Current Sub menu settings D PICTURE gt POSITION PICTURE MODE CONTRAST Operating procedure 1 Press A Y to scroll to the required main menu item and press ENTER to select e The selected item is highlighted in orange and the sub menu is displayed on the right e See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 m
11. screwdriver Attach the lamp unit cover and tighten the 3 lamp unit cover fixing screws securely with a Phillips screw driver Care and Replacement Lamp unit cover fixing screws D E A EH Lamp unit cover Lamp unit fixing screws Handle NOTE e Be sure to install the lamp unit and attach the lamp unit cover securely If they are not installed securely it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be turned on Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the lamp unit Some E parts of the lamp unit are sharpened and may cause injury Do not switch the power on while the lamp unit cover removed AUN Resetting the LAMP RUNTIME If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours when LAMP POWER has been set to NORMAL the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation The resetting procedure should thus be completed within 10 minutes Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall 6 outlet and switch the MAIN POWER on Press the POWER button 7 Press the MENU button to display the menu Select the OPTION menu and press the ENTER 8 button Select LAMP RUNTIME 9 ALTITUDE LOW LAMP POWER NORMAL LAMP RUNTIME 1820H Press and hold the ENTER button for appr
12. 6251 5761 6251 720 x 576i 15 6 50 0 13 5 A SOMPONENT 525p 480p 525p 720 x 483 31 5 59 9 27 0 A 625p 576p 625p 720 x 576 31 3 50 0 27 0 A COMPONENTMDMI 1125 1 080 60i 1125 60 1920x1080i 33 8 60 0 74 3 AA COMPONENT 1125 1 080 50i 1125 50 1920x1080i 28 1 50 0 74 3 AA HDMI COMPUTER 1125 1 080 24p 1 125 24p 1920 x 1 080 27 0 24 0 74 3 AA COMPONENT HDMI 1125 1 080 60p 1 125 60p 1920 x 1 080 67 5 60 0 148 5 AA COMPONENT 1125 1 080 50p 1 125 50p 1920 x 1 080 56 3 50 0 148 5 AA HDMI COMPUTER 750 720 60p 750 60p 1280 x 720 45 0 60 0 74 3 AA 750 720 50p 750 50p 1 280 x 720 37 5 50 0 74 3 AA Geen VGA480 VGA60 640 x 480 31 5 59 9 25 2 A VGA75 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 31 5 A VGA85 640 x 480 43 3 85 0 36 0 A VGA138 640 x 480 72 1 138 0 62 3 A WIDE480 WIDE480 856 x 480 30 1 60 1 31 5 A SVGA SVGA55 800 x 600 35 2 56 3 36 0 A SVGA60 800 x 600 37 9 60 3 40 0 A SVGA70 800 x 600 48 1 72 2 50 0 A SVGA75 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 49 5 A SVGA85 800 x 600 53 7 85 1 56 3 A WIDE600 WIDE600 1072 x 600 37 2 59 9 51 4 A WIDE720 WIDE720 1280 x 720 45 1 60 1 76 5 AA COMPUTER XGA XGA60 1 024 x 768 48 4 60 0 65 0 A XGA70 1 024 x 768 56 5 70 1 75 0 A XGA75 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 78 8 A XGA85 1 024 x 768 68 7 85 0 94 5 A XGA89 1 024 x 768 72 1 89 0 99 2 A WIDE768 WIDE768 1 280 x 768 45 3 56 5 76 2 A MXGA MXGA70 1 152 x 864 64 0 71 2 94 2 A MXGA75 1 152 x 864 67 5 74 9 108 0 A SXGA SXGA60 T 280 x 1024 64 0 60 0 108 0 A SXGA60 SXGA60 1 400 x 1 050 65 1 59 9 122 4 A
13. Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver e Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician e Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly E Installing the safety cable 1 Install the ceiling mount bracket according to the Installation Instructions 2 Loop the security cable around the ceiling mount bracket with less slack Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end of the cable 3 Pull out the tab of the lock and insert it to the security lock slot of the projector 4 Twist the lock 90 and push in securely 5 Attach the provided screw securely with a screwdriver such as a torque screwdriver e Torque 0 7 0 1 N m a TR gt 3 D gt c x 50 ENGLISH Technical Information quoseueg Unit mm a E e a kW ch s S N LA E al y O gt 0 OIE y la S a Ka 102 5 4 1 32 395 15 17 32 J Trademark acknowledgements e VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e The font
14. 0 e Setting range 8 to 8 E CONTRAST You can adjust the amount of contrast in RGB colors individually Press to increase decrease 1 point RGB Default setting CONTRAST R 0 CONTRAST G 0 CONTRAST B 0 e Setting range 16 to 16 Mi BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness in RGB colors individually Press gt to increase decrease 1 point RGB Default setting BRIGHTNESS R 0 BRIGHTNESS G 0 BRIGHTNESS B 0 e Setting range 16 to 16 WW COLOR MANAGEMENT You can manage your own defined color settings See Setting your own color profile on page 24 NR Noise Reduction You can switch the automatic noise reduction system on off Press gt to select the required setting eo ON Automatic noise reduction e OFF No noise reduction Wi MPEG NR You can switch the automatic noise reduction system for MPEG format images on off The system minimize block noise and mosquito noise to eliminate jagged edges providing an overall smoother image Press lt gt to select the required setting e ON Active e OFF Deactive NOTE MPEG NR system is not available with COMPUTER HDMI VGA480 signals CINEMA REALITY You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on off for 24 frames a second images such as movies Press gt to select the required setting e ON Active e OFF Deactive NOTE e CINEMA REALITY is effective only with in
15. 21 c fe ko o o O d a Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range 7 m 22 11 Facing to the projector Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the remote control signal receptor on front back of the projector and press the required buttons to operate Facing to the screen Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector The signal will be reflected off the screen The operating range may differ due to the screen material This function may not be effective berg with a translucent screen NPUTSELECT FUNCTION NOTE Panasonic e Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor PROJECTOR The remote control may malfunction under strong light such as fluorescent If there are any obstacles between the remote control and the remote control signal receptor the remote control may not operate correctly Turning on the button backlight In a dark room you can turn on the button After 5 seconds without any operation the backlight will LIGHT backlight to operate the remote control be faded and it will go out after another 5 seconds Press the LIGHT button on the upper right Press any but the LIGHT button to turn on again To corner of the unit to turn onthe backlightand escape from the light on mode press the
16. 3 2 Move the cursor with A W P to the required Hae best A diustment place to select a color and press ENTER Ppea MG SIOPS ADONG EE e The color at the center of the target cursor is Managing stored logs sampled and the sample box is displayed on the left of the cursor The menu items are displayed on the upper part of the screen You can edit or delete the stored logs of the selected PICTURE MODE 1 Select LOG and press ENTER e The LOG menu is displayed CURSOR PICTURE MODE CINEMA1 POINT2 POINT3 POINT4 POINTS POINT6 POINT7 POINT8 ALL DELETE Sampled color D Adjusted color 2 Select the required log from 1 8 or ALL DELETE and press ENTER Select CHANGE to edit the log The cursor menu is displayed and you can readjust the color Select DELETE to delete the log The confirmation screen will be displayed Select OK to delete e When you select ALL DELETE the DELETE ALL LOG screen is displayed Select OK to delete all logs The PROFILE setting will be set to NORMAL 24 ENGLISH Remote control operation Saving a log setting as a profile Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and save the stored log as a profile
17. LIGHT button enter the light on mode W D a 9 O Le p ES Loi el gt Switching the preset settings You can switch the preset settings by pressing the THEATER ROOM LIVING ROOM FAVORITE LOAD buttons See FAVORITE LOAD on page 32 Display the FAVORITE LOAD menu See WoE FAVORITE LOAD on page 32 THEATER GE E Recommended for viewing in dark room CINEMA1 4 v NATURAL CINEMA2 Recommended for viewing in lit room NORMAL 4 DYNAMIC e a GAME VIVID CINEMA 22 ENGLISH Adjusting the image You can display the PICTURE and ADVANCED MENU menu items by pressing the PIC ADJUST button Press the button to switch between PICTURE and ADVANCED MENU menu Press A Y to select the required menu item and lt to adjust PICTURE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE menu items PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS ADVANCED MENU items GAMMA CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS NR MPEG NR CINEMA REALITY and TV SYSTEM Remote control operation NOTE For each menu items description see PICTURE menu on page 30 e The screen will be cleared after 7 seconds without any operation Switching the aspect ratio The aspect ratio will be selected automatically or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT ASPECT ASPECT on page 34 O VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT YPeP
18. Make sure that the PICTURE MODE is not switched 1 Select the PROFILE SAVE menu and press ENTER The PROFILE SAVE menu is displayed You can save the profile as USER1 USER2 and USER3 2 Press ENTER to save the profile e The confirmation screen is displayed Press ENTER again to save 3 Use A Y lt P to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button e You can enter up to 14 characters PROFILE NAME INPUT ALL DELETE x AOS A NIB IN A gt dD m I 20 a Ell ein os le SPAC He m o 3 Z gt gt jojojO w 1 ea o a al Olo Aj e HiO vi ali lt gt cjTI o00 lt lt Je PO olol UvO L Y l y A a PS l CANCEL OK 4 Repeat step 3 until you finish the text line e Move the cursor to DEL ALL and press the ENTER button to delete all the entered text line e Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered character or indicated with cursor in the text box e To insert a character in the entered text line move the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press Y then perform step 4 5 Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name e Press the ENTER without entering any text to keep the defau
19. Remote control function coooccoccccncnnncnnnnnnnannnnnns 23 DIMENSIONS EE 51 DOTCLOCGK cucosiisiain anilla didas 34 DYNAMIC IRIS iae earar a nono nono nono nononanananinnnnns 31 ENTER Control panel button ccccccccccoooocccacanananananonnnos 12 Remote control button 11 52 ENGLISH F FAVORITE EDIT nasia SEN EE EE 33 FAVORITE LOAD arnih a aai aaraa ete da ine iadaa 32 Remote control button 11 Remote control function occoncccnccccnnnnnnccnnnnnnnas 22 FAVORITE SAVE ausge nados SNE np EE date 32 FOCUS TING ue ele EE EE 12 FREEZE Remote control button ooocccccncccccnncccnnnaccnnnninns 11 Remote control function occoonccccccnncnnncccnnnnnnnas 23 Front leg adjusters ccecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeaes 13 15 FUNCTION BUTTON 37 Remote control button cocccocccnccccncnnncccnnnonnnas 11 Remote control function occonnccnccccncnnncccnannnnnas 26 GAMMA 0 cc ccccececcec cc a a a a a a a Aina 31 HDMI IN Connection rita EN 18 Tema sata a Suerge E Seen Eege Gd ds 13 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEN 38 H POSITION n eani aee aiee aa a Aaa aeaa Eiana 34 INPUT Control panel button 12 Remote control button 11 Remote control function occoocccncccnnnnnncccnaninnnas 26 INPUT GUIDE eich esd Seele g t sde ge add Ze ee Eed 38 INPUT SELECT Control panel button coonnccncncccconnnonnncnonnonnnonnns 12 INSTALLATION POSITION Me aia nee ae ANE 38 Projection me
20. WIDE768 2 WIDE768 2 1 360 x 768 48 8 59 8 74 3 A 1 The i appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal 2 The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected ENGLISH 45 Technical Information Serial terminal The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS 232C interface specification so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector E Connection D sub 8 pin male Serial terminal adapter Computer ET ADSER Optional Serial terminal female NOTE e You must use only an RS 232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core type ET ADSER E Pin assignments and signal names Pin No Signal name Contents Connected internally Connected internally OO RXD Received data ESO O GND Earth OO O TXD Transmitted data O Connected internally O NC NC Cable specifications When connected to a personal computer Projector PC DTE E Basic format STX Command Parameter ETX The data streaming from the computer will start with STX and proceed to Command Start byte 3b es 1byte 4 byte End Parameter and end with ETX You can 02h j i bles 03h ad
21. automatic VD positive negative polarity compatible Y PB CB PR CR Single line RCA pin jack x 3 Ye 1 0 V p p including sync 75 Q PB CB PR CR 0 7 V p p 75 Q Dual line 19 pin HDMI connector DIN 8 pin RS 232C compatible Moulded plastic PC ABS Width 395 mm 15 17 32 Height 112 mm 4 13 32 Length 300 mm 11 25 32 4 9 kg 10 8 Ibs UL60950 1 C UL FCC Class B ICES 003 3 V DC AA battery x 2 Approx 7 m 23 when operated directly in front of signal receptor 125 g 4 4 ozs including batteries Width 48 mm 1 7 8 Length 138 mm 5 13 32 28 35 mm 1 3 32 Height not including surface projection parts ET PKX200 ET SRW90CC ET SC10CP RCA pin jack x 3 RCA pin jack x3 ET SC10DT RCA pin jack x3 D Terminal ET ADSER DIN 8 pin D sub 9 pin 5 D Q Q lt ENGLISH 49 Technical Information Ceiling mount bracket safeguards The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed sufficiently safety though make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the security lock slot of the projector when mounting in the ceiling for safety and security NOTE Even if it is guarantee period the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling mount bracket which is not purchased from an authorized distributors or environmental conditions
22. 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 including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 ENGLISH 3 E Quick steps 1 Set up your projector See Setting up on page 14 Connect with other devices See Connections on page 18 Prepare the remote control See Remote contro on page 11 Start projecting See Switching the projector on off on page 19 Adjust the image See Menu Navigation on page 27 4 ENGLISH Important Information Important Safety Notice oomocccconnno
23. EE 48 P FAVORITE SAVE 32 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards EE 50 FAVORITE LOAD EEN 32 DIMENSIONS La iia 51 FAVORITE EDIT iia ee 33 Trademark acknowledgements EA A A ETA 51 o SIGNAL MODE ee 33 Il TE EE 52 POSITION Menu wiessesssssssessstssssessstesseesstesseesseeesseens 34 H POSITION wives coito cis 34 Pra V POSITION ireira orreitan edenin 34 DOT CLOCK A ken eae RS 34 ch CLOCK PHASE 34 5 EEN 34 o A E IS Ee MERE PEE 36 O OVER SCAN unan daa 36 KEYSTONE a Ehe do 36 a O A EE 36 0 FUNCTION BUTTON occcccccconnnonconcncccocononinanaaananans 37 T FUNCTION BUTTON 37 o OPTION MeNUcccncncnninccnnnnnnonannan anio cnn coran ras oran cna anna 38 Q INPUT GUIDE 38 O OSD DESIGN KE 38 e OSD POSITION uscar 38 4 BACK COLOR ita NENNEN 38 laa STARTUP LOGO cocccccccccconononaninionincnnnonononananicacioninons 38 AUTO SEARCH icicciocninndi diana canadian 38 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEN 38 INSTALLATION 38 el E AA dat aa coil astilla 39 ALTITUDE ios a dni atraido 39 LAMP POWER 39 LAMP RUNTIME oooccccccncncnnccccnononnccnnnononononcnnonaccnonnos 39 TEST PATTERN c0cceccceceeceeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeenes 39 oO E 1 E E D ENGLISH 5 yueywodu h e 3 KI E gt Precautions with regard to safety Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable e f the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable it may fall down or tip over and injur
24. EPLACE LAMP is displayed on the upper left of the screen for 30 seconds To clear the screen immediately press any button Illuminates red REPLACE LAMP is displayed on the upper left Over 2 000 hours of the screen and it will stay until you respond To clear the screen press any button Over 1 800 hours NOTE e The guide times 1 800 and 2 000 hours are rough estimates based on certain conditions and is not a guaranteed time The estimated condition is LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to NORMAL To prolong the lamp life set the LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to ECO MODE See LAMP POWER on page 39 e For more information about the lamp unit such as guaranteed time see the instructions which is provided with the lamp unit 42 ENGLISH Removing and replacing the lamp unit Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 2 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely and remove the lamp unit cover Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 2 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely Hold the handle of the lamp unit and pull out gently from the projector Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct e Press the top of the lamp unit and make sure the unit is installed securely Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws securely with a Phillips
25. GHT CENTER LOWER LOWER LOWER LEFT CENTER RIGHT 38 ENGLISH BACK COLOR You can choose a screen color from BLUE or BLACK for when the projector is idle Press gt to select STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on off that is displayed when starting up the projector Press gt to select the required option STARTUP LOGO will be displayed for 30 seconds e ON e OFF Active Deactive AUTO SEARCH When the projector is turned on the input terminals are detected and an input signal is selected automatically You can switch the system on off Press gt to cycle through the options e ON Active e OFF Deactive NOTE e When no signal is detected the last used input will be selected HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL When an HDMI is not projected normally you can switch the HDMI signal level to NORMAL or EXPAND Press a gt to select an option e NORMAL General HDMI signal level e EXPAND Expanded HDMI signal level NOTE HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL is not available with some equipment INSTALLATION When installing the projector select the projection method according to the projector position Press gt to cycle through the options See Projection method on page 15 FRONT DESK Setting on a desk floor and projecting from front FRONT CEILING Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front REAR DESK Setting on a desk floor and projecting from rear REAR CEILI
26. NG Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear OPTION menu SLEEP LAMP RUNTIME You can select the required duration of time and set the off timer to turn off the power of the projector automatically 3 minutes before turn off the countdown of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner Press lt 4 gt to cycle through the options OFF 4 240MIN Y a 60MIN 210MIN ws 90MIN 180MIN Y 120MIN 150MIN ALTITUDE If you use the projector at high elevation the ALTITUDE setting need to be HIGH to set the fan speed high Press lt P to select the required option e LOW The fan speed is low e HIGH The fan speed is high NOTE At 1 400 m 4 593 ft above sea level the setting must be HIGH The loudness of fan noise depends on the ALTITUDE setting LAMP POWER You can adjust the power of the lamp to save electricity prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise Options Function NORMAL When higher luminance is required When lower luminance is ECOMODE sufficient NOTE e When no input signal is detected the function is disabled You can check how long time the lamp has been used NOTE LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp replacement timing See Replacing the lamp unit on page 42 TEST PATTERN You can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus
27. NK S VIDEO IN page 37 BUTTON SLEEP VIDEO IN y FAVORITE LOAD NORMAL PICTURE MODE LIGHT HARMONIZER DYNAMIC PICTURE MODE cs AUTO SETUP CINEMA1 PICTURE MODE HDMI 1 IN CINEMA2 PICTURE MODE HDMI 2 IN VIVID CINEMA PICTURE MODE COMPUTER IN GAME PICTURE MODE COMPONENT IN NATURAL PICTURE MODE OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED SIMPLE OFF page 38 OSD DESIGN TYPE1 TYPE2 TYPE3 page 38 amp OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT UPPER CENTER UPPER RIGHT page 38 CENTER LOWER LEFT LOWER CENTER LOWER RIGHT BACK COLOR BLUE BLACK page 38 STARTUP LOGO ON OFF page 38 AUTO SEARCH ON OFF page 38 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL NORMAL EXPAND page 38 INSTALLATION FRONT DESK FRONT CEILING page 38 REAR DESK REAR CEILING SLEEP OFF 60 MIN 90MIN 120MIN page 39 150MIN 180MIN 210MIN 240MIN ALTITUDE LOW HIGH page 39 LAMP POWER NORMAL ECO MODE page 39 LAMP RUNTIME page 39 TEST PATTERN page 39 Ze 2 A 4 We COMPONENT COMPUTER signals only COMPONENT signals only VIDEO S VIDEO COMPONENT signals only Not available with COMPUTER signals COMPUTER signals only ENGLISH 29 PICTURE menu e See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 e See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment you can use these preset parameter settings to optimize image projection Press gt to cycle through the options NORMAL GAME y y DYNAMIC res NATURAL VIVID CINEMA
28. OFF page 31 LIGHT HARMONIZER MODE AUTO OFF page 31 MANUAL ADVANCED MENU GAMMA HIGH e Default 0 page 31 GAMMA MID e Default 0 GAMMA LOW e Default 0 CONTRAST R e Default O CONTRAST G e Default 0 CONTRAST R e Default O BRIGHTNESS R e Default 0 BRIGHTNESS G e Default 0 BRIGHTNESS B e Default 0 COLOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE CURSOR LOG PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE PROFILE NAME CHANGE NR ON OFF MPEG NR ON OFF CINEMA REALITY ON OFF TV SYSTEM AUTO SECAM PAL N PAL M PAL NTSC 4 43 NTSC FAVORITE SAVE FAVORITE1 8 page 32 FAVORITE LOAD FAVORITE1 8 page 32 FAVORITE EDIT FAVORITE DELETE FAVORITE NAME CHANGE page 33 SIGNAL MODE page 33 1 COMPUTER COMPONENT HDMI signals only 28 ENGLISH Menu Navigation Main menu Sub menu Options Underlined is default setting Page POSITION H POSITION e Default 0 page 34 V POSITION e Default O page 34 CH DOT CLOCK Default O page 34 CLOCK PHASE 2 e Default O page 34 ASPECT 4 3 16 9 14 9 page 34 ZOOM1 ZOOM2 V SCROLL H FIT V FIT JUST Wes ON OFF page 36 OVER SCAN e Default O page 36 KEYSTONE e Default O page 36 AUTO SETUP page 36 LANGUAGE CH DEUTSCH POLSKI FRANCAIS E TINA ESPA OL MAGYAR ITALIANO PYCCKN PORTUGU S Ing SVENSKA SEN DANSK AX FUNCTION BLA
29. PICTURE O ON BRIGHTNESS H POSITION V POSITION ASPECT LANGUAGE LANGUAGE amp FUNCTION BUTTON OPTION COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC IRIS LIGHT HARMONIZER ADVANCED MENU FAVORITE SAVE FAVORITE LOAD FAVORITE EDIT RETURN serecr ENTER Operating guidance Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings Adjusting with the bar scale items The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory default setting and the square indicates the current setting Current setting A BRIGHTNESS 4 _ olk V Default Returning to the previous menu Press the MENU or RETURN button to return to the previous menu Press repeatedly to escape from the menu mode and return to the projection T FUNCTION BUTTON OPTION WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE Q RETURN Q ER 2 Press A Y to scroll to the required sub menu item and press gt or ENTER to adjust e The selected item is called up and the other menu items disappear from the screen Called up item will be disappear after 5 seconds and return to the menu mode e If there is a lower level the next level will be displayed D PICTURE amp POSI
30. Panasonic Operating Instructions LCD Projector moderno PT AX200U Before operating this product please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use TQBJ0235 ENGLISH 5 h e 5 3 p fe juejioduu 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 WARNING MISE EN CAE eM be age ELECTRIQUE ee ET WARNUNG ZUR VERMEIDUNG EINES ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGES GERAT NICHT OFFNEN
31. TION H POSITION V POSITION LANGUAGE FUNCTION BUTTON ASPECT WSS OVER SCAN KEYSTONE T OPTION Q RETURN Q scree OD oY SENTER DEFAULT 3 Press lt gt to adjust or set the selected item e For items using a bar scale the current settings are displayed on the left of the bar scale e You can cycle through the options of an item by pressing lt 4 gt A BRIGHTNESS Olle H V 4 Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu NOTE See Resetting to the factory default settings on page 23 to reset each menu items ENGLISH 27 Menu Navigation Main menu and sub menu The main menu has 5 options Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the sub menu NOTE Some default settings vary by the selected input signal e Sub menu items vary according to the selected input signal Some settings are adjustable without any signals Main menu Sub menu Options Underlined is default setting Page PICTURE PICTURE MODE NATURAL NORMAL DYNAMIC page 30 CINEMA1 CINEMA2 VIVID CINEMA 3 GAME CONTRAST e Default 0 page 30 BRIGHTNESS e Default 0 page 30 COLOR e Default 0 page 30 TINT e Default 0 page 30 SHARPNESS e Default 0 page 30 COLOR TEMPERATURE e Default 0 page 31 DYNAMIC IRIS ON
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33. air exhaust port Do not touch the air exhaust port directly e If keystone distortion occurs see KEYSTONE on page 36 e Screw up the adjuster legs and an audible click will be heard as the limit ENGLISH 15 Setting up Lens shift and positioning 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 lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens E Adjusting the lens 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 Horizontal shift You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 25 horizontally off center from the screen and Q then adjust the image position with the lens shift feature 2 gt o SEH Shifting the lever left H Moving to screen e right E Se bd Up to about 25 of gt a the projection ee AL Up to about 25 Sol of the projection A See A a ae f Shifting the lever right Moving to screen s left Vertical shift You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 63 vertically off center from the screen and the adjust the image position with the lens shift feature Shifting the lever down Moving to screen s bottom Up to about 63 of the projection A 1 gt i
34. as an identification signal and switch the aspect ratio you can vertically correct keystone to required setting automatically You can switch the i Oei system off manually DaS ASA OVER SCAN Ifthe 4 edges of an image is partly dropped you can use N es y this function to adjust and project it properly e Setting range 0 to 10 e OVER SCAN is not available with COMPUTER signals Shrink lt 0 gt Enlarge e Setting range 32 to 32 Ki Y NOTE e You can correct the distortion 30 degrees from the vertical plane For a better quality image installing the projector with a minimum of distortion is recommended e Some distortion may be retained for the lens shift adjustment e The distortion of the main menu screen is not correctable The result of the keystone correction will affect the aspect ratio and the size of the image AUTO SETUP You can adjust V POSITION H POSITION DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically when connecting via COMPUTER IN Press ENTER to adjust these at the same time 36 ENGLISH FUNCTION BUTTON Remote control Control panel RETURN e See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 e See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 FUNCTION BUTTON You can assign a frequently used menu option to the FUNCTION button for shortcut Press gt to select the required menu option and press the ENTER button
35. at sirop EE SE ee 46 Cable specifications 46 Communication settings 47 Connection viii la 46 Control commande cccooccccnnccnnnnccnnnnancnnnninnnnnnnnnns 47 Inquiry Commande cooooocooconacanoncconananananannnnnnnnnnnnons 47 Pin assignments c cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaeaes 46 TM ii tt a 13 SHARPNESS sion iii da dE 30 SLEEP at lato cede ad idas asia 39 Specifications cinc 48 STARTUP LOGO EEN 38 S VIDEO IN CONNectiOnN cccooccnnccnnocnncncnanonononanannnnnna cnn nncnana nono 18 Terminal ida as iz 13 Technical Information 45 TEMP dica via oa 12 Indicator status 40 TESTPATTERN EEN 39 THEATER ROOM Remote control button ooccccccoccccnocccnnncnnnnnacnns 11 Remote control function occcccoccccnnccnnnncninnnccnnno 22 Throw dIStanCe sedan A cnn aaa 14 Throwing Angle einsi i a aaia ara 15 TNT iia 30 Troubleshooting acrior aieeaii aian 44 TV SYS TEM Ltda its 32 VIDEO IN Come ClO e a a ite 18 E UE 13 V POSITION imac data id 34 WSS a E 36 ZOO ada 12 ENGLISH 53 NOTE This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Panasonic Projectors Panasonic Projector Systems Company Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 201 392 6591 Technical Support 888 411 1996 FAX 201 348 7523 E Mail p
36. cator Indicator lluminating red e Flashing red LAMP RUNTIME has KEE EE ve Problem reached 1 800 hours The lamp circuit failure abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged SE The MAIN POWER is The lamp unit will run i e gest oC switched on again The lamp circuit failure The lamp unit is Cause out soon and needs to D before the lamp unit is abnormal function damaged be replaced cooled enough See Replacing the Let he lamp nit cool Contact an Authorized See Replacing the Remedy lamp unit on page 42 EES Service Center lamp unit on page 42 P page 44 MAIN POWER P pes ie Ml TEMP indicator e Illuminating red and still projecting e Flashing red and the POWER button is turned off Problem The temperature inside and or outside the projector is abnormally high The ventilation openings are The room temperature is too The air filter is excessively dirty Cause f Eege covered high and the ventilation is poor Remove the object s from the Reinstall the projector in Remedy ventilation openings or clear temperature controlled place around the projector See page 48 Indicator Replace the air filter in the proper method See page 41 z r O D o O 40 ENGLISH Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector E Before cleaning the projector e Switch off the MAIN POWER switch in proper way and disconnect the power plug fr
37. 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 e f dust builds up on the power plug the resulting humidity may damage the insulation which could result in fire e 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 e You could fall or the projector could break and injury may result e 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 e 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 e 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 e f you believe that you have absorbed the gas or that the gas has got into your eyes or mouth seek medical advice immediately e Ask your dealer about the replacement of the lamp unit and check the inside of the p
38. d Service Center for the optional air filter oO E bai D ENGLISH 41 r O D o O Care and Replacement Replacing the lamp unit E Before replacing the lamp unit e Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet e Make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough e Unplug all the cables from the projector e Prepare a Phillips head screwdriver e e Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement lamp unit ET LAX100 When the projector is mounted in the ceiling do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector NOTE e Prior to replacing the lamp unit allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns damage and other hazards e Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit E When to replace the lamp unit The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage The LAMP indicator will inform you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours and at 2 000 hours the projector will be turned off Those figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions characteristics of the lamp unit environmental conditions and so on You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the OPTION menu On screen LAMP indicator Ki EC REPLACE LAMP SR A MN LAMP R
39. d the required parameter e The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on Wait 10 seconds before sending the command e If sending multiple commands check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command e When a command which does not require parameters to be sent the colon is not required e f an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer the ER401 command will be sent from the projector to the personal computer gt a D 5 x 46 ENGLISH Technical Information E Communication settings Signal level RS 232C Character length 8 bits Sync method Asynchronous Stop bit 1 bit Baud rate 9 600 bps X parameter None Parity None S parameter None E Control commands Command Control contents Remarks In standby mode all commands other than the PON command are ignored PON POWER ON 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 switched POF POMER OEE off the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp Parameter IIS INPUT YUV COMPONENT IN YPBPR VID VIDEO IN SVD S VIDEO IN HD2 HDMI2 IN HD1 HDMI1 IN RG1 COMPUTER IN OMN MAIN Displaying the main menu OEN ENTER Activating the sel
40. e skin tone in the projected image More More reddish 4 P greenish e Setting range 32 to 32 e When COMPUTER signal is connected only available with the following signals 1125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image More sharp Less sharp d FK e Setting range will vary according to the selected input signal PICTURE menu COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image Less reddish Less bluish lt gt e Setting range 6 to 6 DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment system of the lamp and the lens iris which control the contrast and black level on off e ON Automatic adjustment e OFF No adjustment LIGHT HARMONIZER The luminance sensor detects the brightness of the room and keeps the luminance in balance automatically If needed you can switch this function on off from MODE or adjust it manually from MANUAL by pressing lt gt e Setting range 8 to 8 NOTE To assure correct performance of the LIGHT HARMONIZER do not interrupt the light on to the luminance sensor See Projector body on page 12 ADVANCED MENU You can perform more detailed image adjustment manually E GAMMA You can adjust linear intensity at 3 levels Press a gt to increase decrease 1 point Levels Default setting GAMMA HIGH 0 GAMMA MID 0 GAMMA LOW
41. ected items in the menu mode OBK RETURN Returning to the previous menu or escaping from the menu mode OCU OCD Navian butong OCU A button OCL 4 button OCL OCR g OCD Y button OCR button OST DEFAULT Resetting to the factory default setting page 23 Freezing the projected screen OFZ FREEZE Parameter 0 OFF 1 0N Setting the duration of time to turn off the power automatically page 39 OOT SLEEP 0 OFF 1 60min 2 90min 3 120min 4 150min 5 180min 6 210min 7 240min Turning off the projection temporarily OSH BLANK Send the command to switch between ON and OFF Do not send the command consecutively OVM PICTURE Activating the PICTURE menu Send the command to switch menu items page 23 VS1 ASPECT Switching the aspect ratio page 23 Switching the PICTURE MODE page 30 Parameter VPM PICTURE MODE NOR NORMAL DYN DYNAMIC VCN VIVID CINEMA CN1 CINEMA1 CN2 CINEMA2 NAT NATURAL GAM GAME E Inquiry commands Command Control contents Parameter QPW Power status 000 OFF 001 ON QFZ FREEZE status 0 OFF 1 ON YUV COMPONENT IN YPBPR VID VIDEO IN QIN INPUT signal status SVD S VIDEO IN HD2 HDMI2 IN HD1 HDMI1 IN RG1 COMPUTER IN 0 OFF 1 60min 2 90min 3 120min 4 150min HOT E 5 180min 6 210min 7 240min NOR NORMAL DYN DYNAMIC VCN VIVID CINEMA QPM PICTURE MODE status cu CINEMA CN2 CINEMA2 NAT NATURAL GAM GAME QSH BLANK status 0 OFF ZS Kl o
42. ector e High voltages can cause fire or electric shocks e 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 e 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 e Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks Insert the power plug securely into the wall outlet e If the plug is not inserted correctly electric shocks or overheating could result e Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall 6 ENGLISH Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet e 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 e 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 e f the power cord is used while damaged electric shocks short circuits or fire may result e Ask an Authorized Service Center to carry out any repairs to the power cord that migh
43. ectric shocks or explosions can result if this is not done Do not allow infants or pets to touch the remote control unit e Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of infants and pets after using it CAUTIONS 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 e Do not place the projector in narrow badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves e 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 e 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 e Failure to observe this may result in fire malfunction or plastic deterioration Do not set up the projector outdoors e The projector is designed for indoor use only When disconnecting the power cord hold the plug not the lead e f 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
44. ential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy ana 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 E ER KZ yo ale ie Ee Pursuant to at the directive 2004 108 EC article 9 2 Panasonic Testing Center Panasonic Service Europe a
45. h 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 lt 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 Precautions with regard to safety Cautions on use The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and that is characterized as follows e The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration of use e The lamp may explode or shorten the lamp life by shocks or chipping damage e The lamp may explode only occasionally after using the projector e The lamp may explode if using the projector after the instructed lamp replacement timing e 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 e Do not apply any volatile substances which may cause discoloration to the screen and do not let it become dirty or damaged Optical components e If you use the projector consecutively 6 hours every day the optical components may need to be replaced in less than 1 year ENGLISH 9 ES O rO fe ie 5 h fe 3 KI Loi el yuewodu Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided w
46. i Precautions with regard to safety your projector Remote control for PT AX200U x1 N2QAYB000194 PUTSELECT FUNCTIO Panasonic PROJECTOR AA batteries for remote control x2 Safety cable TTRAO140 Attachment screw x1 Safety cable x1 Lens cover x1 TKKL5372 K2CG3FR00001 Power cord for continental Europe x1 The protectors for enclosed products such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly 10 ENGLISH About Your Projector POWER button While the MAIN POWER Remote control button is on switch between stand by mode and projection mode page 19 PICTURE MODE buttons Switch to the best setting for a darker room i Remote control signal emitter Remote control signal page 22 Turn the button backlight of the remote control on ROOM gees LIGHT LIGHT off page 22 Switch to the best setting BI for a brighter room PICTURE MODE ES Display the COLOR Display the FAVORITE COLOR MANAGEMENT menu E LOAD menu page 22 OOM LROOM FAVORITE Y MANAGEMENT page 24 FAVORITE Een ASPECT peru COLOR ADJUSTMENT MANAGEMENT l Display the PICTURE Switch to cycle through KY N PICTURE menu page 23 the as
47. ime If you adjust the exact same color differently both colors will affect each other and you might get unexpected results White Black and Gray are not adjustable If you escape the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu or attempt to perform another menu action before you save the adjusted profile the confirmation screen will be displayed If you switch the input signal before you save the profile the setting will be cancelled without notice ENGLISH 25 c fe 5 E D o O d a Remote control operation Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT SELECT button Press the button several times or press lt gt to cycle through the input methods as follows The actual projected image will be changed in a while e The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper right of the projected image and you can confirm the selected input method which is highlighted in yellow See INPUT GUIDE on page 38 COMPONENT YPBPR signals from the equipment connected to COMPONENT IN S VIDEO signal from the equipment COMPONENT IN S VIDEO IN connected to S VIDEO IN ee Se VIDEO signal from the equipment COMPUTER IN VIDEO IN connected to VIDEO IN y y HDMI signal from the equipment HPA An al AE connected to HDMI 1 IN HDMI IN 2 COMPUTER RGB signal from the equipment connected to COMPUTER IN NOTE
48. lectric shocks can result Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used e 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 e Strong light is emitted from the projector s lens If you look directly into this light it can hurt and damage your eyes e 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 e 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 Precautions with regard to safety Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be carried out by a qualified technician e 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 e El
49. lt name Changing the profile names You can change the name of the profiles from the PROFILE NAME CHANGE menu 1 Select PROFILE NAME CHANGE and press the ENTER button 2 Select the required profile and press the ENTER button 3 Use A V 4 P to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button 4 Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name Loading saved profiles When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE MODE setting you can keep them as you defined until the PROFILE is set to NORMAL 1 Select the required PICTURE MODE and press ENTER 2 Press the COLOR MANAGEMENT button and select the PROFILE menu e The profile settings of the selected PICTURE MODE will be displayed 3 Select the required profile and press ENTER NORMAL Fone MODE USER1 USER2 Defined profile settings USER3 Deleting the saved profiles You can delete the profiles from PROFILE DELETE menu 1 Select PROFILE DELETE and press the ENTER button 2 Select the required profile or ALL DELETE and press the ENTER button e The confirmation screen will be displayed and select OK 3 Press the ENTER button NOTE LOG and PROFILE SAVE are not displayed before you apply COLOR MANAGEMENT If you load a profile with a different attribute mode of the profile the CURSOR and PROFILE SAVE menus will not be displayed The approximate colors will be adjusted at the same t
50. ly 21 The picture is fuzz e The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen 14 p y e The lens may be dirty 9 e The projector may be tilted too much 16 e COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect 30 The color is pale or greyish e The input source which is connected to the projector may not be 28 adjusted correctly e The batteries may be weak The Remote control does e The batteries may not have been inserted correctly 11 t t e The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be 22 noroperate obstructed e The remote control unit may be out of the operation range 22 The picture does not e The signal format TV SYSTEM may not have been set correctly 32 displ tl e There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source ISp ay Correcty e A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input 45 e The cable may be longer than the optional cable e The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct 46 44 ENGLISH Technical Information List of compatible signals e Scanning Display frequency Dotclock picture Signal Display mode resolution a frequency quality 2 Terminals 4 dots kHz V Hz MHz NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL M PAL60 R eee 15 7 59 9 Gi VIDEO S VIDEO PAL PAL N SECAM E 720 x 576i 15 6 50 0 S A 5251 480i 5251 720 x 480i 15 7 59 9 13 5 A
51. n RGB signal cable from your PC HDMI IN COMPUTER IN S VIDEO IN Connect a S VIDEO signal 5 cable c ba VIDEO IN e Connect an RCA composite Q video cable g S VIDEO IN A VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN HDMI IN Connect HDMI signal cables COMPONENT IN Connect YPBPR signal cables MAIN POWER Switch the projector on off page 19 AC IN Connect the power cord to supply electronic power to the projector page 19 Security lock Attach the shackle lock provided with the projector Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System page 50 Air filter page 41 a e Air intake port Lamp unit compartment page 41 Front leg adjusters Screw up down to adjust the projection angle page 15 NOTE projector Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 10 cm 4 of them as this may cause damage or injury The projector should only be used with the attached power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the ENGLISH 13 D E 5 Wa Lua 5 D o Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2 0x zoom lens Calculate and define the throw distance as follows s Law Projected image 5 Q 5 EE sw j Sc
52. n page 40 Do not set up the projector near high voltage power lines or near motors e The projector may be subject to electromagnetic interference 8 ENGLISH If installing the projector to the ceiling ask a qualified technician to carry out all installation work e 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 e 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 e Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions or the life of the lamp or the other components may be shortened In order to get the best picture quality e 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 e 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 e Do not project the same image for long periods of time as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel e The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very hig
53. n tilt the projector body less than approximately 30 vertically Overtilting may result in shortening the component s life e 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 14 ENGLISH Setting up Projection method 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 38 Setting on a desk floor and projecting from front E Setting on a desk floor and projecting from rear INSTALLATION FRONT DESK E Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION REAR DESK E Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear Lo bal ja bai ul e7 E 5 0 O 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 PKX200 is required e See Ceiling mount bracket safeguards on page 50 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle You can screw up down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle See Positioning the image on page 21 gt A A NOTE e Heated air comes out of the
54. ncccccnnancnnonnnnan 2 Precautions with regard to Safety ccsseeee 6 WARNINGS wicesseccee cede eee cescndsteceseeeceeeseeeeeety recita 6 CAUTION Sinatra cited tact Sheree 7 Cautions when Transportng 8 Cautions when Installng nesse eneseern reesen 8 Cautions on USO sinisiin cinc 9 ACCESSOMOS tii att 10 Preparation About Your ProjectOF oommoccccinnmonnccrrnanannenernnnnnn 11 Remote control comicos 11 Projector DOY A zenet atea enata neia eola 12 Getting Started Setting Up isco eeeeg eg dens anesini esios Zant eg ees ca 14 Screen size and throw detance 14 Projection method 15 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle 15 Lens shift and positioning cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 16 CONNECTIONS cooacono cciacocononnsacconci cnc 18 Before connecting to the prolechot 18 Connecting to COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN 18 Connecting to COMPUTER IN HDMI IN sssaaa 18 Basic Operation Switching the projector On Off cecesseeseerees 19 Power COM tico iii 19 POWER indicator A 19 Switching on the projector ssssssesssieeneseere nerens 20 Switching off the projector cccsceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 20 Projecting AN iMaYO oooocccccononnncnnnnnnannnnnannannnnnnnnnos 21 Selecting the input sigma 21 Positioning the Image sssesesesesseenssesnnnssrrrrnressrnee 21 Remote control Operation ococcccccccnaninnnncanncnnos 22 Operating range ccoconococccnccn
55. o lt ENGLISH 47 Technical Information Specifications AC 100 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 290 W During standby when fan is stopped 0 08 W 3 5A 1 5A 0 7 type 17 78 mm 16 9 3 transparent LCD panels RGB Active matrix method 921 600 1 280 x 720 x 3 panels Manual zoom 2x Manual focus F 1 9 3 1 f 21 7 mm 43 1 mm UHM lamp 220 W 2 000 Im 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F When the ALTITUDE page 39 Temperaire is setto ON 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 no condensation 30 kHz 70 kHz 50 Hz 87 Hz Less than 150 MHz 525i 480i 525p 480p 625i 576i 625p 576p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 24p 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 7 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 SECAM 40 200 1 016 mm 5 080 mm 1 2 m 12 4 m 3 11 40 8 16 9 FRONT DESK FRONT CEILING REAR DESK REAR CEILING Menu selection method 1 See List of compatible signals on page 45 for available signals 48 ENGLISH Technical Information Single line Mini DIN 4p Y 1 0 V p p C 0 286 V p p 75 Q Single line RCA pin jack1 0 V p p 750 Single line D sub HD 15 pin female R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Q G SYNC 1 0 V p p 75 Q TTL high impedance automatic HD SYNC positive negative polarity compatible TTL high impedance
56. of the image 1 Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern 1 and adjust the focus with the focus ring H 2 Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern 2 and adjust the focus with the focus ring again 3 Press the MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu or press repeatedly to return to the screen NOTE When the projector and or the screen is tilted adjust the focus at the center of the image The upper and lower edge might be out of focus When the image is distorted in keystone adjust the KEYSTONE in the POSITION menu ENGLISH 39 TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector the LAMP and or TEMP indicators will inform you Manage the indicated problems as follow 1 Confirm the status of all indicators and projector and switch off the projector in proper way POWER LAMP TEMP 2 Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP and or TEMP indicators 0 0 0 3 Follow the following instruction for each indication and solve the STANDBY RED LAMP TEMP problem ON GREEN 4 Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the deen indicator is not indicating a problem any longer y NOTE e If no problem is found or the problem remains do not turn on the projector Instead contact an Authorized Service Center E LAMP indi
57. om the wall outlet e Unplug all the cables from the projector Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth e If itis difficult to remove the dirt soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector Dry off the projector with dry cloth e If you use a chemical treated wipe follow the instructions supplied with it Cleaning the lens surface Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint free cloth Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of the lens It will be enlarged and projected onto a screen Cleaning the air filter If the air filter is excessively dirty the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause malfunction Clean the air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage 1 Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth 2 Press the tab and slightly slide up the air filter to remove 3 Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter e Do not wash the air filter 4 Place and slightly slide in the air filter in the air intake port to attach e Make sure the air filter clicks into the place NOTE Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter E Replacing the air filter The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit A replacement air filter is provided with a replacement lamp unit ET LAX100 Contact an Authorize
58. onnected Confirm the type of video signals See List of compatible signals on page 45 Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system Connecting to COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN p 000 p SO log DVD player S To COMPONENT video output Y Y O D E 5 Wa Lua 5 D 2 SERIAL 1 HDMIIN COMPUTERIN To VIDEO output S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Video player C Connecting to COMPUTER IN HDMI IN f HDMI cable RP CDHG100 Optional RGB signal cable To HDMI output f Commercial item z P 2220 o gt DVD player Computer NOTE e 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 e Itis 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 Serial terminal on page 46 18 ENGLISH Switching the projector on off Power cord E Connecting Ser Disconnecting 1 Make sure the shape of A 1 Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and the power plug and the SS unplug the power cord f
59. onoccncconcnancncconcnanonccnncanns 22 Turning on the button backlight ceeeeee 22 Switching the preset settngs cesses 22 Adjusting the Image 23 Switching the aepectrato renere ne ee 23 Resetting to the factory default settings 23 Capturing an image coooooocccccoccccccccnncnancnnnnnananonnnnnnnnnns 23 Setting your own color profile 24 Switching the input sonal 26 Assigning the functions for sborteout 26 Contents r H E Settings Maintenance Eo Menu Navigation cccccssssceeesseneeeeesseneeeenees 27 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ccssssseeeeeeeee 40 5 Navigating through the MENU seeen 27 Managing the indicated poroblems AA 40 MA E Main menu and SUD MEMU seceeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeees 28 Care and Replacement scsccseeeeeeeeeees 41 Bs PICTURE meng dee Kaia riaa 30 Cleaning the prolechot 41 emt PICTURE MODE coccoocccccocccnonncnnnnncnnonncnnnnnncnananarinnnns 30 Replacing the lamp unt 42 CONTRAS Tenistas ini 30 Troubleshooting ooccccoonnccnonnncnnnancnnnnneninannnnnncnnns 44 BRIGHTNESS fa cuisine c nica 30 COLO Resor portate lotto eege de 30 e HIN WEE 30 H e SHARPNESS r t a dect 30 App endix e COLOR TEMPERATURE EE 31 Technical Information ee ANEN 45 e DVNAMICIRIS ee ceeeeceeeeceeeecueeecueeeeueeeeneesaneeeanes 31 List of compatible signals SA ee ee Bee ed 45 ok LIGHT HARMONIZER ENNEN 31 Serial fermfnal 46 g ADVANCED MENU een 31 E e
60. oximately 3 seconds The confirmation screen will be displayed and select OK Press the POWER button to turn off for resetting the duration of the LAMP RUNTIME Confirm the duration of time in LAMP RUNTIME is reset to 0 H oO bai E E 1 ENGLISH 43 sp O 5 D o O Should any problem persist contact your dealer Troubleshooting Picture from a computer does not appear You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the Fn F3 or Fn F10 keys simultaneously The actual method varies depending on the type of computer refer to the documentation provided with your computer for further details Referen Problem Cause a page e The power cord may not be connected 19 e The MAIN POWER switch is turned off 20 e No electric supply is at the wall outlet 19 Power does not turn on e TEMP indicator is lit or flashes 40 e LAMP indicator is lit or flashes 40 e The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed 42 e The circuit breakers have tripped e The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal 18 properly No picture appears e The input selection setting may not be correct 26 p PP e The BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting 30 e The BLANK function may be in use 37 e The lens cover may still be attached to the lens 12 e The lens focus may not have been set correct
61. page 28 H POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment Move Move left 4 gt right V POSITION You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment Move down DOT CLOCK If you have interference patterns of the projected image which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise you can minimize it by pressing gt to adjust the clock frequency Available with signals from COMPUTER IN only NOTE e If the projecting signal s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz the adjustment may not make a difference DOT CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the CLOCK PHASE k Move up 34 ENGLISH CLOCK PHASE If you require further adjustment for the same reason as the DOT CLOCK adjustment you can fine adjust the timing of the clock Press to adjust Available with signals from COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN only NOTE e If the projecting signal s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz the adjustment may not make a difference e Available signals from COMPONENT IN 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed E Aspect ratio depend on signals Press lt gt to cycle through the aspect ratio options The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals o 4 3 16 9
62. pect ratio l Return to the previous Display the main menu or menu page 27 return to the previous menu page 27 ED Capture the projected Navigate through the A REEZE 1m image as a still picture menus with A Y dk and Cy eben FREEZE FREEZE page 23 activate the menu item Le h with ENTER page 27 gt AINPUTSELECT LEN a 2 FUNCTION used functions from the Reset some of the Panasonic option for shortcut settings to the factory DEFAULT PROJECTOR page 26 default settings page 23 Battery compartment 1 Press the tab and lift up the cover Switch to cycle through 2 Insert the batteries according to the the input method NPUTSELECT polarity diagram indicated inside page 26 NOTE e Do not drop the remote control e Avoid contact with liquids or moisture e Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the remote control Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs e Do not keep pressing the remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life See Remote control operation on page 22 ENGLISH 11 fe bai o D oa About Your Projector Projector body E Top and front view 1 STANDBY RED 1 ON GREEN v OD Kal POWER POWER S While the MAIN POWER is on D switch between stand by mode CH o and project mode page 19 5 INPUT SELECT Control panel
63. 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 Important c e 5 E pan el Mes E ENGLISH 7 yueyodu 2 fa 2 3 y S fa gt Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries e f 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 e If you leave used batteries in the remote
64. r 4 3 4 ZOOM2 a 16 9 ZOOM1 as a 14 9 JUST COMPUTER RGB 4 3 V SCROLL 16 9 HDMI 4 3 a 16 9 button Press the button several times to cycle through the different aspect type as follows See NOTE e If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio the image may distort or some portions may be cropped Select an aspect ratio which preserves the intention of the image creator The order of aspect type is defined not only by the input method but also by the input signals See List of compatible signals on page 45 If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted by using ASPECT function in commercial use in a public place such as a restaurant or hotel you might infringe on the copyright of the creator which is protected by copyright law Resetting to the factory default settings You can reset most of the customized DEFAULT settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the remote control Display the required sub menu or the menu items and press the button again NOTE e Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing the DEFAULT button Adjust each menu items manually Capturing an image When projecting an image press FREEZE button to capture the projected image and display it on the FREEZE screen as a still picture Press again to escape ENGLISH 23 E fe 5
65. reen gt Law e Projection size 16 9 Throw distance L Screen Diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance SD Screen height SH Screen width SW LW LT 1 02m 40 0 50m 1 7 0 89 m 2 11 12m 8 11 2 4m 7 10 1 27m 50 0 62 m 2 111m 37 15m 4 11 3 0m 9 10 1 52m 60 0 75m 2 5 1 33m 4 4 1 8m 5 10 3 7m 12 1 1 78m 70 0 87m 2 10 155m 5 1 2 1m 6 10 4 3m 14 1 2 03m 80 1 00m 3 3 1 77m 5 9 2 4m 7 10 49m 16 2 29m 90 1 12m 3 8 1 99m 6 6 2 7m 8 10 55m 17 2 54m 100 1 24 m IEN 2 21m 7 3 3 1m 10 2 6 2m 20 4 3 05m 120 1 49 m 4 10 266m 8 8 3 7m 12 1 7 4m 24 3 3 81 m 150 1 87m 6 1 3 32 m 10 10 46m 15 1 9 3m 30 6 5 08 m 200 2 49m 8 2 4 43m 14 6 6 2m 20 4 124m 40 8 All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements A Calculation methods for screen dimensions You can calculate more detailed screen dimension from the screen diagonal SW m SD m x 0 872 SH m SD m x 0 490 LW m 1 2244 x SD m 0 056 LT m 2 449 x SD m 0 056 The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements 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 ca
66. rojector Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year e If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out H can result in fire or problems with operation e ltis 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 Cautions when transporting Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks e The projector lens need to be handled with care e Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting the projector Cautions when installing When transporting the projector hold the body at the bottom securely e 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 e 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 e The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector may be turned off See TEMP indicator o
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68. rom the wall outlet AC IN connector on the 2 Hold the plug and unplug the power cord from the back of the projector AC IN connector on the side of the projector match then push the plug all the way in 2 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet NOTE Do not use other than the provided power cord Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the power cord Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and or the power cord e 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 POWER indicator 2 2 D TT w EH 2 POWER O Ka Indicator status Status A No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER button is switched off Red Lit The MAIN POWER button is switched on and the projector is in standby Flashing The POWER button is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project Green Lit The projector is ready to project Lit The POWER button is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp Orange The POWER button is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering to Flashing rer projection mode Recovery may take a while NOTE e While the projector is cooling the lamp do not switch the MAIN POWER button off or unplug the power cord The electric consumption in standby mode is 0 08 W
69. t be necessary Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats e 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 e f water spills onto the projector or gets inside it fire or electric shocks could result e If any water gets inside the projector contact an Authorized Service Center Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector e 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 e Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak overheat explode or catch fire e Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects Do not touch the leaked liquid from the batteries e f you touch the leaked liquid it may hurt your skin Immediately wash away the liquid with water and seek medical advice e f 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 e Electric shocks can result Do not use the projector in a bath or shower e Fire or e
70. terlace signals ENGLISH 31 PICTURE menu E TV SYSTEM When the video signal is changed the setting switches automatically You can switch the setting manually to match the video data Press lt to cycle through the options AUTO E NTSC 2s SN SECAM ts NTSC 4 43 PAL N Ke Ka PAL M PAL NOTE e AUTO setting will select from NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL PAL60 PAL M PAL N SECAM 32 ENGLISH FAVORITE SAVE You can save and name the adjusted PICTURE menu settings for instant access from FAVORITE LOAD menu 1 Adjust the items in PICTURE menu 2 Select FAVORITE SAVE and press the ENTER button 3 Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button e The confirmation screen will be displayed Select OK and press the ENTER button e Indicated with is in use and 3 is empty 4 Use A Y lt P to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button e You can enter up to 16 characters FAVORITE NAME CHANGE Dees ALL DELETE K L M X Y Z k 1 m Xy iz B J O W b j 0 W 1 9 m o 3 Z gt y SPAC 2 0 1 4 Hid OK CANCEL eau loja jojo sel e 570 01m 2 r e Al o a ll v a lt gt c TI oo lt lt i noo DIO
71. the ENTER button Changing the name of the memory setting 1 Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button 2 Use A Y 4 gt to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button e You can enter up to 16 characters FAVORITE NAME CHANGE ALL DELETE LIM Y Z m Z o a O w H N OO VIO Filzen lk le o sim z gt y SPACE 4 Rear OK CANCEL ie o 2 al Olo a 4a lala v a e gt C I oo lt lt Mig cn 4109 el laL 3 Repeat step 4 until you finish the text line Move the cursor to DEL ALL and press the ENTER button to delete all the entered text line e Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered character or indicated with cursor in the text box e To insert a character in the entered text line move the cursor to the text box to select the required place and press Y then perform step 4 4 Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name NOTE e If you have not saved any settings FAVORITE1 16 will not be displayed ENGLISH 33 POSITION menu Remote control EL Control panel RETURN e See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 e See Main menu and sub menu on
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73. to switch the power off 20 ENGLISH Selecting the input signal 1 Switch on the connected devices e Press the play button of the required device 2 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the required input method if needed See Switching the input signal on page 26 e The image will be projected on the screen Positioning the image 1 Press the ASPECT button to select the required aspect mode See Switching the aspect ratio on page 23 2 Adjust the projected image with the lens shift levers See Lens shift and positioning on page 16 3 Adjust the angle of the projector e Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically e See Front leg adjusters and throwing angle on page 15 Projecting an image Selecting the input signal NOTE AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically See AUTO SEARCH on page 38 4 Adjust the focus and the projected image size e Turn the focus ring and zoom ring to adjust e You can confirm the result with TEST PATTERN See TEST PATTERN on page 39 Focus ring te Zoom ring NOTE Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause burns or injury If keystone distortion occurs see KEYSTONE on page 36 e If you adjust the focus you may need to adjust the size of the image again ENGLISH
74. used in the on screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company Ltd All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper ENGLISH 51 ACIN EE EE 13 ACCESS OMS iii id Badger ergeet 10 ADVANCED MENU 31 Air exhaust port ii Ee ENEE 12 A O ale an cago datace 13 Replacing EE 41 Air intake port mision raise 12 13 Gbale 39 ASPECT POSITION menu 34 Remote control button 11 Remote control function oooccoccccncnnoccnnncnnnaninone 23 AUTO SEARCH eene la ii cios 38 AUTO SETUP ua nadal 36 BACK COLOR EE 38 Batteries ACCESSO ed da aia 10 Compartment iia a 11 BLANK sia ii id tilda 37 BRIGHTNESS ADVANCED MENU 31 PICTURE Men e 30 Ceiling mount bracket cceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneneeeees 50 CINEMA REALITY iniciacion dra dada ator 31 E ET NEE 41 CLOCK PHASE ucraniana 34 COLOR E a dai tios 30 COLOR MANAGEMENT ADVANCED MENU 31 Remote control button 11 Remote control function o ooonccccnccccnnccnnnnncccnnnn 24 COLOR TEMPERATURE c 00ciccccococonononononancnananannnnos 31 COMPONENT IN CONNECTION ea n eia a a nn nancn ona nana nanona 18 Terminal eri aci 13 COMPUTER IN CONNECtION EE 18 Terminal iaa avi 13 Connections nnen a de 18 CONTRAST ADVANCED MENU 31 PICTURE men 30 DEFAULT Remote control button oocconccccccnncnnnncnnncnnnaninane 11
75. y CINEMA1 s CINEMA2 Recommended for viewing in lit room NORMAL Setting for a general image such as sports DYNAMIC Bright and sharp setting VIVID CINEMA Vivid and crisp color setting GAME Setting for games Recommended for viewing in dark room CINEMA1 Hollywood style colors CINEMA2 Deeper and more rich color setting NATURAL Reproduce the original color of the image NOTE e It may take for a while until the selected mode is stabilized Reproducing color of an sRGB image For reproducing the original color of S VIDEO images precisely set as follows 1 Press the PICTURE ADJUST button and select NATURAL 2 Press the DEFAULT button to reset the other sub menu items 3 Press the RETURN button once to return to the main menu and select OPTION 4 Set the LAMP POWER menu to NORMAL 30 ENGLISH CONTRAST You can adjust the contrast of the projected image Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary Lower a p Higher e Setting range 32 to 32 BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the projected image Darker a p Brighter e Setting range 32 to 32 COLOR You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image Lighter a p Darker e Setting range 32 to 32 When COMPUTER signal is connected only available with the following signals 1125 1 080 60i 1125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p TINT You can adjust th
76. y or damage could result If you notice smoke strange smells or noise coming from the projector disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet e Do not continue to use the projector in such cases otherwise fire or electric shocks could result e Check that no more smoke is coming out and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs e 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 e 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 e If installation is not carried out correctly there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur e 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 e Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks e Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs Do not overload the wall outlet e f 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 proj

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