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Summary of Contents for Panasonic AX200U - LCD Projector - HD 720p
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions LCD Projector PT-AX200U Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0235 NGLISH... -
Page 2: Important Safety Notice
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Center Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany WARNING: Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information Quick steps Important Safety Notice........2 Precautions with regard to safety ....... 6 1. Set up your projector WARNINGS..............6 See “Setting up” on page 14. CAUTIONS ..............7 Cautions when transporting......... 8 Cautions when installing..........8 Cautions on use ............ - Page 5 Contents Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation ..........27 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ....... 40 Navigating through the MENU ........27 Managing the indicated problems ......40 Main menu and sub-menu ........28 Care and Replacement ........41 PICTURE menu.............30 Cleaning the projector..........41 PICTURE MODE............
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Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which from the projector, disconnect the power plug from are unstable. the wall outlet. If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. -
Page 7: Cautions
Precautions with regard to safety Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Replacement of the lamp is recommended to be Fire or electric shocks can result. carried out by a qualified technician. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly Do not place your skin into the light beam while the handled, explosion might result. -
Page 8: Cautions When Transporting
Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of Electric shocks can result if this is not done. -
Page 9: Cautions On Use
Precautions with regard to safety Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp and Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off that is characterized as follows. any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or The brightness of the lamp depends on the duration light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. -
Page 10: Accessories
Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for AA batteries for remote Safety cable Lens cover (x1) PT-AX200U (x1) control (x2) TTRA0140 TKKL5372 N2QAYB000194 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Power cord for continental Europe (x1) K2CG3FR00001 * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly. -
Page 11: About Your Projector
About Your Projector Remote control POWER button While the MAIN POWER button is on, switch between stand-by mode and projection mode. (page 19) Remote control signal emitter Remote control signal. (page 22) PICTURE MODE buttons Switch to the best setting Turn the button backlight for a darker room. -
Page 12: Projector Body
About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view POWER/LAMP/TEMP indicators (page 19/page 40) Luminance sensor Senses the luminance for the POWER LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. While the MAIN POWER is on, (page 31) switch between stand-by mode and project mode. (page 19) RETURN Return to the previous menu. - Page 13 About Your Projector Back and bottom view SERIAL Connect a compatible cable for COMPUTER IN controlling the projector Connect an RGB signal cable remotely via your computer. from your PC. S-VIDEO IN Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable. VIDEO IN Connect an RCA composite video cable.
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Page 14: Setting Up
Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Screen Diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) -
Page 15: Projection Method
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 Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK... -
Page 16: Lens Shift And Positioning
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. Adjusting the lens shift lever 1. - Page 17 Setting up 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 Vertical center of screen Placement Center of lens When the projector position is fixed...
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Page 18: Connections
Connections Before connecting to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 45. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system. -
Page 19: Switching The Projector On/Off
Switching the projector on/off Power cord Connecting Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape of 1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and the power plug and the unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. AC IN connector on the 2. -
Page 20: Switching On The Projector
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector POWER indicator 1. Switch the MAIN POWER button on. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in red. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 2. Remove the lens cover from the lens. for a while. -
Page 21: Projecting An Image
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. NOTE: Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the • AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. -
Page 22: Remote Control Operation
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. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Image
Remote control operation 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 F G to select the required menu item and I H to adjust. PICTURE menu items PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, NOTE:... -
Page 24: Setting Your Own Color Profile
Remote control operation Setting your own color profile You can adjust a selected color individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting. Press the COLOR MANAGEMENT button to open the menu. 3. Select a menu item and the I H to adjust each item level. - Page 25 Remote control operation Saving a log setting as a profile Loading saved profiles Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE save the stored log as a profile. Make sure that the MODE setting, you can keep them as you defined PICTURE MODE is not switched.
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Page 26: Switching The Input Signal
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 I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while. -
Page 27: Menu Navigation
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 F G H I buttons. -
Page 28: Main Menu And Sub-Menu
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. • Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. •... - Page 29 Menu Navigation Main menu Sub-menu Options (Underlined is default setting) Page • Default: 0 POSITION H-POSITION page 34 • Default: 0 V-POSITION page 34 • Default: 0 page 34 DOT CLOCK • Default: 0 page 34 CLOCK PHASE ASPECT 16:9 14:9 page 34 ZOOM1...
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Page 30: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu CONTRAST Remote control Control panel You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary. Lower Higher See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. Setting range: -32 to +32 See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28. BRIGHTNESS PICTURE MODE You can adjust the brightness of the projected image. -
Page 31: Color Temperature
PICTURE menu BRIGHTNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the brightness in RGB colors You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. individually. Press I H to increase/decrease 1 point. Less Default setting Less reddish BRIGHTNESS R bluish BRIGHTNESS G BRIGHTNESS B Setting range: -6 to +6 Setting range: -16 to +16... -
Page 32: Favorite Save
PICTURE menu TV-SYSTEM FAVORITE SAVE When the video signal is changed, the setting switches automatically. You can save and name the adjusted PICTURE menu You can switch the setting manually to match the settings for instant access from FAVORITE LOAD video data. -
Page 33: Favorite Edit
PICTURE menu FAVORITE EDIT SIGNAL MODE You can edit the named memory settings. The current selected signal will be displayed. This is available with signals from COMPUTER IN/ Deleting a memory setting COMPONENT IN/HDMI IN only. 1. Select FAVORITE DELETE and press the ENTER button. -
Page 34: Position Menu
POSITION menu CLOCK PHASE Remote control Control panel If you require further adjustment for the same reason as the DOT CLOCK adjustment, you can fine adjust the timing of the clock. Press I H to adjust. (Available with signals from COMPUTER IN/COMPONENT IN only) NOTE: See “Navigating through the MENU”... - Page 35 POSITION menu 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. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Not 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.
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Page 36: Wss
POSITION menu KEYSTONE 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, has an identification signal, and switch the aspect ratio you can vertically correct keystone. -
Page 37: Function Button
FUNCTION BUTTON Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. 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 I H to select the required menu option and press the ENTER button. -
Page 38: Option Menu
OPTION menu BACK COLOR Remote control Control panel You can choose a screen color from BLUE or BLACK for when the projector is idle. Press I H to select. STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when See “Navigating through the MENU”... -
Page 39: Sleep
OPTION menu SLEEP LAMP RUNTIME You can select the required duration of time and set the You can check how long time the lamp has been used. off timer to turn off the power of the projector automatically. 3 minutes before turn-off, the countdown NOTE: of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner. -
Page 40: Temp And Lamp Indicators
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. -
Page 41: Care And Replacement
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector Before cleaning the projector Switch off the MAIN POWER switch in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. -
Page 42: Replacing The Lamp Unit
Care and Replacement Replacing the lamp unit Before replacing the lamp unit Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Unplug all the cables from the projector. -
Page 43: Resetting The Lamp Runtime
Care and Replacement Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth. Lamp unit cover fixing screws 2. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 2 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely and remove the lamp unit cover. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Reference Problem Cause page The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. Power does not turn on. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. -
Page 45: Technical Information
Technical Information List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock frequency Picture resolution Signal Display mode frequency Terminals quality (MHz) (dots) V (Hz) (kHz) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 VIDEO/S-VIDEO PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525i (480i) 525i 720 x 480i 15.7... -
Page 46: Serial Terminal
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. Connection D-sub 8 pin (male) Serial terminal adapter Serial terminal (female) -
Page 47: Communication Settings
Technical Information 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 Control commands Command Control contents Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. POWER ON The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. -
Page 48: Specifications
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz 290 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W Amps 3.5 A - 1.5 A Panel size (diagonal) 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 16 : 9 LCD panel Display method... - Page 49 Technical Information Ω S-VIDEO IN Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN Single - line, RCA pin jack1.0 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) Ω...
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Page 50: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards
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. -
Page 51: Dimensions
Technical Information Dimensions Unit: mm 102.5 (4-1/32) 395 (15-17/32) Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. -
Page 52: Index
Index ..............13 ............33 AC IN FAVORITE EDIT ..............10 ............ 32 Accessories FAVORITE LOAD ...........31 ........11 ADVANCED MENU Remote control button ............12 ........22 Air exhaust port Remote control function ..............13 ............. 32 Air filter FAVORITE SAVE ............41 ............... 12 Replacing Focus ring .............12, 13... - Page 53 Index ............13 ............50 MAIN POWER Safety cable ............10 MENU Accessory ..........12 ............. 14 Control panel button Screen size .........11 ........... 14 Remote control button Calculation methods ........27 ............13 Remote control function Security lock Menu SERIAL ............28 ............46 Main menu Basic format ............27...
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Page 54: Technical Support
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 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: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com...