Panasonic PT-AX200U Operating Instructions Manual
2000 ansi lumens widescreen high definition home theater projector
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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: Declaration Of Conformity
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 Quick steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 18. 3. Prepare the remote control See “Remote control” on page 11. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 19. - Page 5 Settings Menu Navigation ...27 Navigating through the MENU ... 27 Main menu and sub-menu ... 28 PICTURE menu...30 PICTURE MODE... 30 CONTRAST ... 30 BRIGHTNESS... 30 COLOR ... 30 TINT ... 30 SHARPNESS ... 30 COLOR TEMPERATURE ... 31 DYNAMIC IRIS... 31 LIGHT HARMONIZER ...
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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 from the projector, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. -
Page 7: Cautions
Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. -
Page 8: Cautions When Transporting
Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remove the used batteries from the remote control promptly. -
Page 9: Cautions On Use
Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. -
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 PT-AX200U (x1) control (x2) N2QAYB000194 Power cord for continental Europe (x1) K2CG3FR00001 * The protectors for enclosed products, such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly. 10 - NGLISH Safety cable... -
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) PICTURE MODE buttons Switch to the best setting for a darker room. Switch to the best setting for a brighter room. -
Page 12: Projector Body
About Your Projector Projector body Top and front view POWER While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand-by mode and project mode. (page 19) Control panel INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the input method. (page 21) Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening. - Page 13 Back and bottom view SERIAL Connect a compatible cable for controlling the projector remotely via your computer. Connecting terminals (page 18/page 46) HDMI IN Connect HDMI signal cables. MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off (page 19) AC IN Connect the power cord to supply electronic power to the projector.
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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 Projection size (16 : 9) Screen Diagonal Screen height (SH) (SD) 1.02 m (40") 0.50 m 1.27 m... -
Page 15: Projection Method
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 INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING NOTE:... -
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 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 Vertical center of screen When the projector position is fixed NOTE: •...
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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 1. Make sure the shape of the power plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. NOTE: •... -
Page 20: Switching On The Projector
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector 1. Switch the MAIN POWER button on. The power indicator lights up in red. 2. Remove the lens cover from the lens. NOTE: • • 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. -
Page 21: Projecting An Image
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. 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. The image will be projected on the screen. -
Page 22: Remote Control Operation
Remote control operation Operating range Turning on the button backlight In a dark room, you can turn on the button backlight to operate the remote control. Press the LIGHT button on the upper right corner of the unit to turn on the backlight and enter the light-on mode. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Image
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, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOR... -
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. PROFILE CURSOR PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE PROFILE NAME CHANGE Adjusting the selected color Select a color and adjust COLOR, TINT and BRIGHTNESS. - Page 25 Saving a log setting as a profile Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and save the stored log as a profile. 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.
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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 Main menu Sub-menu POSITION H-POSITION V-POSITION DOT CLOCK CLOCK PHASE ASPECT OVER SCAN KEYSTONE AUTO SETUP LANGUAGE FUNCTION BLANK BUTTON SLEEP FAVORITE LOAD LIGHT HARMONIZER AUTO SETUP HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN OPTION INPUT GUIDE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION BACK COLOR...
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Page 30: Picture Menu
PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. 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 I H to cycle through the options. NORMAL DYNAMIC VIVID CINEMA... -
Page 31: Color Temperature
COLOR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. Less bluish 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. -
Page 32: Favorite Save
PICTURE menu TV-SYSTEM When the video signal is changed, the setting switches automatically. You can switch the setting manually to match the video data. Press I H to cycle through the options. AUTO SECAM PAL-N PAL-M NOTE: • AUTO setting will select from NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/ PAL60/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM. -
Page 33: Favorite Edit
FAVORITE EDIT You can edit the named memory settings. Deleting a memory setting 1. Select FAVORITE DELETE and press the ENTER button. 2. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button. If you select ALL DELETE, you can delete all of the saved memory settings. -
Page 34: Position Menu
POSITION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28. H-POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment. Move left V-POSITION You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment. -
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. -
Page 36: Wss
POSITION menu WSS (Wide Screen Signalling) detects if a PAL/ 625p (576p)/625i (576i) signal is input and that signal has an identification signal, and switch the aspect ratio to required setting automatically. You can switch the system off manually. OVER SCAN If the 4 edges of an image is partly dropped, you can use this function to adjust and project it properly. -
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 Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 27. 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. -
Page 39: Sleep
SLEEP 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 I H to cycle through the options. 60MIN. -
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
Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Turn the projector upside down and place it gently on a soft cloth. 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. Problem Power does not turn on. No picture appears. The picture is fuzzy. The color is pale or greyish. The Remote control does not operate. The picture does not display correctly. Picture from a computer does not appear. -
Page 45: Technical Information
Technical Information List of compatible signals Signal Display mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 525i 625i (576i) 625i 525p (480p) 525p 625p (576p) 625p 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125/60i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125/50i 1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 125/24p 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125/60p... -
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 Serial terminal adapter Computer (ET-ADSER: Optional) -
Page 47: Communication Settings
Communication settings Signal level RS-232C Sync. method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps Parity None Control commands Command Control contents POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT MAIN ENTER RETURN OCU/OCD/ Navigation buttons OCL/OCR DEFAULT FREEZE SLEEP BLANK PICTURE ASPECT PICTURE MODE Inquiry commands Command Control contents... -
Page 48: Specifications
Technical Information Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity Operating environment Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning Vertical scanning frequency frequency (for RGB signal) Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals Color system Projection size... - Page 49 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN Terminals COMPONENT IN HDMI IN SERIAL Cabinet Dimensions Weight Certifications Power supply Operating range Weight Remote control Dimensions Ceiling bracket Projection screen Options Cables Serial adapter Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, RCA pin jack1.0 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) R.G.B.
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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
Dimensions 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 AC IN ...10 Accessories ...31 ADVANCED MENU ...12 Air exhaust port ...13 Air filter ...41 Replacing ...12, 13 Air intake port ...39 ALTITUDE ASPECT ...34 POSITION menu ...11 Remote control button ...23 Remote control function ...38 AUTO SEARCH ...36 AUTO SETUP ...38... - Page 53 ...13 MAIN POWER MENU ...12 Control panel button ...11 Remote control button ...27 Remote control function Menu ...28 Main menu ...27 Navigation ...28 Sub-menu ...31 MPEG NR Navigation buttons ...12 Control panel button ...11 Remote control button ...31 ...38 OPTION menu ...38 OSD DESIGN ...38...
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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...