Operating Instructions Model No. PT-AX100E Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
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.
Important Safety Notice IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark a or the BSI mark ` on the body of the fuse.
Contents J Quick Steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. Important Safety Notice.............................. 2 Preparation Precautions with regard to safety ............. 6 WARNINGS ........................................................... 6 CAUTIONS............................................................. 8 Before use.................................................... 9 2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 18. Accessories..................................
Menu Navigation........................................26 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ..................... 36 Navigating through the MENU ..............................26 Main menu ............................................................26 Sub-menu..............................................................27 Controlling alerts .................................................. 36 H - POSITION .......................................................31 V - POSITION ....................................
Preparation Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 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 Authorised Service Centre for repairs. Do not attempt to repair the projector yourself, as this can be dangerous.
During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result. 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. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens.
Preparation Precautions with regard to safety 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. Do not place the projector in narrow, badly ventilated places such as closets or bookshelves. Do not place the projector on cloth or papers, as these materials could be drawn into the air inlet port.
Preparation Before use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (N2QAYB000064 x 1) AA batteries for Remote control (x 2) Mains lead for continental Europe (K2CM3FR00002 x 1) Mains lead for UK (K2CT3FR00003 x 1) Cautions when transporting Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks. The projector lens need to be handled with care. Cover the lens with the lens cover when transporting the projector.
Preparation Before 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. 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, cover it with the lens cover.
Preparation About Your Projector Remote control J Front, back and top view POWER Turn the POWER on/off. (page 19) Remote control signal emitter PICTURE MODE THEATER ROOM Switch to the best setting for a darker room. LIVING ROOM Switch to the best setting for a bright room. FAVORITE Display the FAVOURITE LOAD menu. (page 23) LIGHT Turn the button backlight of Remote control on/off. (page 23) COLOR MANAGEMENT Display the COLOUR MANAGEMENT menu. (page 24) PICTURE ADJUSTMENT Display the PICTURE menu.
Preparation About Your Projector Projector J Top and front view Illuminates or flashes to indicate the status of the projector. (page 19) POWER Illuminates or flashes to indicate the status of the lamp unit. (page 36) LAMP TEMP Turn the POWER on/off. (page 19) Senses the luminance for the LIGHT HARMONIZER feature. (page 29) POWER LUMINANCE SENSOR Switch to cycle through the INPUT SELECT method options. (page 22) INPUT SELECT Display the menu on screen. Return to the previous menu in menu mode.
J Back and bottom view Connect an RS-232C compatible cable for controlling the projector remotely via your PC. Connect an RGB signal cable from your PC. PC IN SERIAL Connect a YPBPR signal cable. Preparation About Your Projector COMPONENT IN S-VIDEO IN Connect a S-VIDEO signal cable. Connecting terminals HDMI IN Connect an HDMI signal cable. Connect the Mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 26) AC IN VIDEO IN Connect an RCA composite video cable.
Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Getting Started Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Diagonal length (SD) 1.01 m 1.27 m 1.52 m 1.77 m 2.03 m 2.28 m 2.54 m 3.05 m 3.81 m 5.08 m (40") (50") (60") (70") (80") (90") (100") (120") (150") (200") Screen height (SH) 0.50 m (1'7") 0.62 m (2') 0.75 m (2'5") 0.87 m (2'10") 1.00 m (3'3") 1.12 m (3'8") 1.24 m (4') 1.49 m (4'10") 1.87 m (6'1") 2.
Setting up Projection method J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING Getting Started You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, see “INSTALLATION” on page 35.
Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the Shift lever within the shift range of the lens. J Adjusting the Shift lever Getting Started 1. Screw the Shift lever counterclockwise to unlock. Unlock 2. Move the Shift lever to adjust the projected image position 3. Screw the Shift lever clockwise to lock.
Setting up J Projector location range You can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21 for available placement.
Connections Before connection to the projector Getting Started Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 41. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system.
Switching the projector on/off Mains lead Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Mains lead. J Connecting J Disconnecting 1. Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN connector on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off and unplug the Mains lead from the wall socket. 2. Hold the plug and unplug the Mains lead from the AC IN connector on the back of the projector. 2.
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Power indicator 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. Basic Operation The power indicator lights up in RED. 2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. NOTE: See page 34 about switching on/off the STARTUP LOGO.
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 "Input switching" on page 22. The image will be projected on the screen. NOTE: AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See "AUTO SEARCH" on page 34. Positioning the image 2. Adjust the projected image with the Shift lever.
Remote control operation Input switching 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. COMPONENT IN I H S-VIDEO IN FG FG PC IN I H HDMI IN Basic Operation COMPONENT IN Operating range You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 7 m.
Remote control operation The aspect ratio is selected automatically, or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT button. Press the button several times to cycle through the different aspect type as follows. See "ASPECT" on page 32.
Remote control operation Adjusting the image You can display one of the PICTURE or ADVANCED menu items by pressing the PICTURE ADJUSTMENT button. Press the button to switch between PICTURE and ADVANCED menu. Press F G to select the required menu item and I H to adjust. Q PICTURE menu items PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOUR TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS J Create a new profile Q Adjusting the selected colour Select a colour and adjust COLOUR, TINT and BRIGHTNESS. 1.
Remote control operation COLOUR Adjust the colour tone. Setting range: -30 to +30 Default: 0 TINT BRIGHTNES S Adjust the brightness of the colour. Setting range: -20 to +20 Default: 0 4. Press ENTER to store the adjusted result. “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.
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 categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G I H buttons. Navigating through the MENU 3. Press I H to adjust or set the selected item. For items using a bar scale, the current settings are displayed on the left of the bar scale. You can cycle through the options of an item by pressing I H.
Menu Navigation Sub-menu Sub-menu items vary by the selected input signal. J PICTURE menu J LANGUAGE menu Select the required language option. See “PICTURE Menu” on page 28. Sub-menu items PICTURE MODE Default setting1 NORMAL CONTRAST 0 BRIGHTNESS 0 COLOUR 0 TINT 0 SHARPNESS 0 COLOUR TEMPERATURE 0 DYNAMIC IRIS ON LIGHT HARMONIZER AUTO ADVANCED MENU FAVOURITE SAVE FAVOURITE LOAD 1. The default settings vary by the selected PICTURE MODE. 2.
PICTURE Menu J Reproducing colour of an sRGB image For reproducing the original colour of S-VIDEO images precisely, set as follows. 1. Press PICTURE ADJUSTMENT and select NATURAL. 2. Press DEFAULT to reset the other Sub-menu menu items 3. Press RETURN once to return to the Main menu and select OPTION 4. Switch the LAMP POWER to NORMAL NOTE: It may take for a while until the selected mode is stabilised. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 26.
PICTURE Menu You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image. More reddish More greenish Setting range: -32 to +32 When PC is connected, this function is available with 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60p and 1 125 (1 080)/50p signals only. SHARPNESS You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image. Less sharp More sharp Setting range is vary according to the selected input signal COLOUR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image.
PICTURE Menu J NR (Noise Reduction) You can switch the automatic noise reduction system on/off. Press I H to select the required setting. • ON: Automatic noise reduction • OFF: No noise reduction NOTE: Applying noise reduction may affect image quality. FAVOURITE SAVE You can save the adjusted PICTURE settings with up to 3 in each of 2 signal groups. 1. Adjust the different items of the PICTURE menu. 2. Select FAVOURITE SAVE and press ENTER. 3.
POSITION Menu DOT CLOCK If you have interference patterns on the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimise it by pressing I H to adjust the clock frequency. NOTE: If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not make a difference. H - POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment.
POSITION Menu ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. J 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. 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 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals.
POSITION Menu Press I H to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals.
OPTION Menu OSD POSITION You can change the position where to display the menu. Press I H to cycle through the options. UPPER LEFT UPPER CENTRE UPPER RIGHT CENTRE LOWER LEFT See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 26. Settings When you press INPUT or the INPUT SELECT button to change the input method, the guidance is indicated in the upper right corner of the screen. The following display methods are available. Press I H to cycle through the options.
OPTION Menu INSTALLATION LAMP RUNTIME When installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on page 15.
TEMP and LAMP Indicators Controlling alerts If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert as follows. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way. 2. Find out the cause of the problem. 3. Follow the instructions for each indication below and solve the problem. 4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.
Care and Replacement Before cleaning Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning your projector J Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is 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. If you use a chemical treated wipe, follow the instructions supplied with it.
Care and Replacement Before replacing the Lamp unit Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAX100). NOTE: Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards. Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorised lamp unit.
Care and Replacement Replacing the lamp unit J Replacing 1. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch according to the procedure “Switching the projector on/off” on page 19, and then disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket and check that the area around the lamp unit has cooled down. Lamp unit cover fixing screws 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to turn the lamp unit cover fixing screws at the bottom of the projector, and then remove the lamp unit cover. 3.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Cause Power does not turn on. The mains lead may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly. The input selection setting may not be correct.
Technical Information Mode Display resolution (dots)1 Scanning frequency H (kHz) V (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) Picture quality2 Format NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 625i (576i) 525p (480p) 625p (576p) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 A VIDEO/S-VIDEO 720 x 576i 720 x 480i 720 x 576i 720 x 483 720 x 576 15.6 15.7 15.6 31.5 31.3 50.0 59.9 50.0 59.9 50.0 13.5 13.5 27.0 27.0 A A A A A 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.
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 connecter. J Connection DIN 8 pin (male) PC Serial terminal adapter (ET-ADSER: Optional) Serial terminal (male) NOTE: You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER. J Pin assignments and signal names Pin No.
Technical Information J Basic format STX Command Start byte (02h) 3 bytes : 1 byte Parameter 1 byte 4 bytes ETX End (03h) The data streaming from the computer will 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.
Technical Information J Inquiry commands Command QPW QIN Control contents Parameter Power condition 000 = OFF 001 = ON Input signal VID = VIDEO IN RG1 = PC IN SVD = S-VIDEO IN YUV = COMPONENT IN HDM = HDMI IN QPM Picture mode Parameter: NAT=NATURAL DYN=DYNAMIC CN2=CINEMA2 VID=VIDEO (See page 33) QSH Shutter function 0 = OFF 1 = ON QFZ Freeze function 0 = OFF 1 = ON QOT SLEEP function 0 = OFF 5 = 180 min. NOR=NORMAL CN1=CINEMA1 CN3=VIVID CINEMA 1 = 60 min. 2 = 90 min. 3 = 120 min.
Technical Information Menu structure PICTURE Menu ....................... 28 H NORMAL DYNAMIC VIVID CINEMA CINEMA1 CINEMA2 VIDEO NATURAL PICTURE MODE ................... 28 H CONTRAST........................... 28 H BRIGHTNESS ....................... 28 H COLOUR ............................... 28 H TINT....................................... 29 H SHARPNESS ........................ 29 H COLOUR TEMPERATURE ... 29 H DYNAMIC IRIS ...................... 29 H LIGHT HARMONIZER........... 29 H ADVANCED MENU ....
Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 290 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W Amps 3.5 A - 1.5 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 16 : 9 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 921 600 (1 280 x 720) x 3 panels Lens Manual zoom (2 x)/Manual focus F 1.9 - 3.1, f 21.7 mm - 43.
Specifications 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 jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω RGB PC IN Connectors R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω G.SYNC 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible Y, PB/CB, PR/CR COMPONENT IN Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including sync), 75 Ω PB/CB, (PR/CR) 0.
Dimensions 102.5 (4-1/32) 395 (15-17/32) Appendix 48 - ENGLISH 112 (4-13/32) 121 (4-3/4) 69 (2-11/16) 300 (11-5/8) 271.
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. The font 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.
Index A AC IN ............................................................13 Accessories .....................................................9 ADVANCED MENU........................................29 Air exhaust port .............................................12 Air filter .........................................................37 Air intake port ..........................................12, 13 ALTITUDE.....................................................35 ASPECT .......................................
Index M S MAIN POWER On/Off ......................................................19 Switch ......................................................13 Mains lead Accessory ...................................................9 Connection ................................................19 MENU Button on the projector .................................12 Main menu ................................................26 Opening the menu ......................................26 Remote control button...............
