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    Operating Instructions LCD Projector Model No. PT-AX200U Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0235 ENGLISH
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    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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. CAUTION
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    the instructions, may for external control of projector, you must use Panasonic Testing Center Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic PT-AX200U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic product, please contact your local
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    control 11 Projector body 12 Getting Started Setting up 14 Screen size and throw distance 14 Projection method 15 Front leg adjusters and throwing angle 15 Lens shift and positioning 16 Connections 18 Before connecting to the projector 18 Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN 18
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    40 Managing the indicated problems 40 Care and Replacement 41 Cleaning the projector 41 Replacing the lamp unit 42 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix Technical Information 45 List of compatible signals 45 Serial terminal 46 Specifications 48 Ceiling mount bracket safeguards 50 Dimensions
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    , there is the danger that injury or electric shocks may occur. Do not use other than an authorized ceiling mount bracket. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Continued use of
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    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 the falling down of the projector which is mounted in the ceiling. Do not set up the projector in a high temperature environment,
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    dealer about the replacement of the lamp unit and check the inside of the projector. Ask an Authorized Service Center to clean inside the projector at least once a year. If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. It
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    turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto lamp may explode only occasionally after using the projector. The lamp may explode if using the projector after the instructed lamp replacement timing. The lamp life is depends on individual lamp
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    with your projector. Remote control for PT-AX200U (x1) N2QAYB000194 AA batteries for remote control (x2) Safety cable TTRA0140 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Lens cover (x1) TKKL5372 Power cord for continental Europe (x1) K2CG3FR00001 * The protectors for enclosed products, such as
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    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 remote control. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs. • Do
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    Projector Projector page 22) POWER/LAMP/TEMP indicators (page 19/page 40) Luminance sensor Senses the luminance for the LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. (page . (page 16) Projection lens Lens cover Protects the projection lens from dust or dirt. NOTE: • Do not cover the ventilation openings or place
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    cord to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 19) Air intake port Lamp unit compartment (page 41) Security lock Attach the shackle lock provided with the projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. (page 50) Air filter (page 41) Lens cover attachment hole
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    Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size the projector body less than approximately ± 30° vertically. Overtilting may result in shortening the component's life. • For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or room light does
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    4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See "INSTALLATION" on page 38. J Setting on a desk/floor and J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear Getting Started INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front
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    Getting Started Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in Shifting the lever right: Moving to screen's left Q 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
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    Setting up J 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. Q When the screen position is fixed Vertical center of screen Projector Placement SH SW Q When the projector
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    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
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    power cord. • 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 Indicator status No illumination or flashing Red Lit Green Flashing Lit Orange Lit Flashing Status The MAIN POWER
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    indicator lights up in green after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See "STARTUP LOGO" on page 38. 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. Those
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    to adjust. You can confirm the result with TEST PATTERN. See "TEST PATTERN" on page 39. Focus ring Zoom ring 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically. See "Front leg adjusters and throwing angle" on page 15. NOTE: • Do not touch
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    to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector. The signal will be reflected off the screen. The LIGHT button to turn on again. To escape from the light-on mode, press the LIGHT button. Switching the preset settings You can switch the preset settings by pressing the THEATER
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    CINEMA VIDEO/S-VIDEO/ 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: • Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu items manually
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    . "PROCESSING" is displayed for a few seconds and the result is stored in LOG. You can store up to 8 logs under LOG for each PICTURE MODE setting. 5. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu. Repeat the steps above to store more adjustment. Q Managing stored logs You can edit or
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    G then perform step 4. 5. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name. Press the ENTER without entering any text to enter and press the ENTER button. 4. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name. NOTE: • LOG and PROFILE SAVE are not displayed
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    the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT SELECT button. Press the button LIGHT HARMONIZER AUTO SETUP HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN page 37 page 39 page 32 page 31 page 36 page 26 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN NORMAL DYNAMIC CINEMA1 CINEMA2 VIVID CINEMA
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    MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMPERATURE DYNAMIC IRIS LIGHT HARMONIZER ADVANCED MENU FAVORITE SAVE FAVORITE LOAD FAVORITE EDIT NORMAL ON Operating guidance Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings. Q Adjusting with the bar scale items The triangle mark under
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    /HDMI signals only Options (Underlined is default setting) NATURAL NORMAL DYNAMIC CINEMA1 GAME CINEMA2 VIVID CINEMA • Default: 0 • Default: 0 • Default: 0 • Default: 0 • Default: 0 • Default: 0 ON OFF MODE AUTO OFF MANUAL GAMMA HIGH • Default: 0 GAMMA MID • Default: 0 GAMMA
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    2 IN COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN INPUT GUIDE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION BACK COLOR STARTUP LOGO AUTO SEARCH HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL INSTALLATION SLEEP ALTITUDE LAMP POWER LAMP RUNTIME TEST PATTERN *1. COMPONENT/COMPUTER signals only *2. COMPONENT signals only *3. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT signals only *4. Not
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    Setting for a general image, such as sports. DYNAMIC Bright and sharp setting VIVID CINEMA Vivid and crisp color setting GAME Setting the original color of S-VIDEO images precisely, set as follows. 1. Press select OPTION. 4. Set the LAMP POWER menu to NORMAL. Lighter Darker Setting range: -32
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    Setting range: -6 to +6 DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment system of the lamp and manually from MANUAL by pressing I H. 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
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    PICTURE menu J 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 NTSC SECAM PAL-N NTSC 4.43 PAL-M PAL NOTE: • AUTO setting will select from NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
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    . 3. Select OK in the confirmation screen and press the ENTER button. Q Changing the name of the memory setting 1. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button. 2. Use F G I H to specify the location of the required character to enter and press the ENTER button. You can enter
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    . ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. J Aspect ratio depend on the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals. VIDEO/ S-VIDEO COMPUTER (RGB) HDMI COMPONENT (YPBPR) 4:3 \ 16:9 \ 14:9 750 (720)/50p, 750 (720)/60p signals Settings 34 - ENGLISH
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    be as follows. The result may differ due to the input signals. See "Switching the aspect ratio" on page 23. Q VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Not available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 the image of COMPUTER signals to adjust the edge vertically. Settings ENGLISH - 35
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    (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. KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you
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    page 31 page 36 page 26 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN NORMAL DYNAMIC CINEMA1 CINEMA2 VIVID CINEMA GAME NATURAL page 26 page 30 Q 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. Settings ENGLISH - 37
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    according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See "Projection method" on page 15. LOWER LEFT LOWER CENTER LOWER RIGHT FRONT/DESK FRONT/CEILING REAR/DESK REAR/CEILING Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from
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    Replacing the lamp unit" on page 42. TEST PATTERN You can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus of the image. 1. Press the ENTER button to display the test pattern 1 and adjust the focus with the focus ring. ALTITUDE If you use the projector at high elevation, the ALTITUDE setting
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    , do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center. J LAMP indicator Indicator Illuminating red Flashing red Problem Cause Remedy LAMP RUNTIME has reached 1 800 hours. The lamp unit will run out soon and needs to be replaced. See "Replacing the lamp unit" on page 42
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    place. NOTE: • Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter. J 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 Authorized
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    -head screwdriver. 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: • Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool
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    the screws turn freely and remove the lamp unit cover. 3. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 2 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely. 4. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and pull out gently from the projector. 5. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction
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    format (TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly. There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source. A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input. The cable may be longer than the optional cable. The external video output from a laptop computer may not be correct
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    quality. AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected. Terminals VIDEO/S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT/HDMI COMPONENT/ HDMI/COMPUTER COMPONENT/HDMI COMPONENT/ HDMI/COMPUTER COMPONENT/HDMI COMPUTER Appendix ENGLISH - 45
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    start with STX, and proceed to Command, Parameter and end with ETX. You can add the required parameter. The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been
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    lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp. Parameter: YUV = COMPONENT IN (YPBPR) SVD = S-VIDEO IN HD1 = HDMI1 IN VID = VIDEO setting. (page 23) Freezing the projected screen. Parameter: 0 = OFF 1 = ON Setting = VIVID CINEMA CN1 =
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    LCD panel Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 921 600 (1 280 x 720) x 3 panels Lens Lamp Manual zoom (2x)/Manual focus F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.1 mm UHM lamp FRONT/DESK, FRONT/CEILING, REAR/DESK, REAR/CEILING (Menu selection method)
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    S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN Terminals COMPUTER IN COMPONENT IN Cabinet HDMI IN SERIAL Dimensions Weight Certifications Power supply Operating range Weight Remote control Dimensions Options Ceiling bracket Projection screen Cables Serial adapter Technical Information Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y:
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    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
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    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 of the various trademark owners. Appendix These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. ENGLISH - 51
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    filter 13 Replacing 41 Air intake port 12, 13 ALTITUDE 39 ASPECT POSITION menu 34 Remote control button 11 Remote control function 23 AUTO SEARCH 38 AUTO SETUP 36 B BACK COLOR 38 Batteries Accessory 10 Compartment 11 BLANK 37 BRIGHTNESS ADVANCED MENU 31 PICTURE menu 30 C Ceiling mount
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    13 SERIAL Basic format 46 Cable specifications 46 Communication settings 47 Connection 46 Control commands 47 Inquiry commands 47 39 THEATER ROOM Remote control button 11 Remote control function 22 Throw distance 14 Throwing angle 15 TINT 30 Troubleshooting 44 TV-SYSTEM 32 V VIDEO IN
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    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
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NGLISH
Operating Instructions
LCD Projector
Model No.
PT-AX200U
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0235