Panasonic PTAX200U - LCD PROJECTOR, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ENGLISH 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...

Page 2: ...accessory cord in such situations fire may result The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltag...

Page 3: ...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 inte...

Page 4: ...ing the projector on off 19 Power cord 19 POWER indicator 19 Switching on the projector 20 Switching off the projector 20 Projecting an image 21 Selecting the input signal 21 Positioning the image 21...

Page 5: ...34 CLOCK PHASE 34 ASPECT 34 WSS 36 OVER SCAN 36 KEYSTONE 36 AUTO SETUP 36 FUNCTION BUTTON 37 FUNCTION BUTTON 37 OPTION menu 38 INPUT GUIDE 38 OSD DESIGN 38 OSD POSITION 38 BACK COLOR 38 STARTUP LOGO 3...

Page 6: ...wall outlet If the plug is not inserted correctly electric shocks or overheating could result Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are coming loose from the wall Do not place the...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...r 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 is a good idea to clean the inside of the projecto...

Page 9: ...red It 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 The projector has a high pressure mercury lamp...

Page 10: ...jector The protectors for enclosed products such as a plug cover or foam cartons must be treated properly Accessories Remote control for PT AX200U x1 N2QAYB000194 AA batteries for remote control x2 Sa...

Page 11: ...revious menu page 27 Capture the projected image as a still picture page 23 Assign the frequently used functions from the option for shortcut page 26 Battery compartment 1 Press the tab and lift up th...

Page 12: ...vious menu page 27 Navigate through the menus with F G H I and activate the menu item with ENTER page 27 RETURN Return to the previous menu page 27 POWER LAMP TEMP indicators page 19 page 40 Air exhau...

Page 13: ...ckle lock provided with the projector Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System page 50 Air filter page 41 Lamp unit compartment page 41 Air intake port MAIN POWER Switch the projector...

Page 14: ...11 3 0 m 9 10 1 52 m 60 0 75 m 2 5 1 33 m 4 4 1 8 m 5 10 3 7 m 12 1 1 78 m 70 0 87 m 2 10 1 55 m 5 1 2 1 m 6 10 4 3 m 14 1 2 03 m 80 1 00 m 3 3 1 77 m 5 9 2 4 m 7 10 4 9 m 16 2 29 m 90 1 12 m 3 8 1 99...

Page 15: ...LATION FRONT DESK INSTALLATION REAR DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from rear INSTALLATION FRONT CEILING INSTALLATION REAR CEILING NOT...

Page 16: ...projector lens is up to 25 horizontally off center from the screen and then adjust the image position with the lens shift feature Q Vertical shift You can place the projector where the projector lens...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...to the projector Connecting to COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN S VIDEO IN Connecting to COMPUTER IN HDMI IN NOTE Make sure the HDMI cable is adapted to your HDMI device for proper performance A compatible cabl...

Page 19: ...ector and or the 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 Indicator status Status No ill...

Page 20: ...MENU RETURN 2 Press I to select OK and press the POWER or ENTER button The power indicator lights up in orange while cooling the lamp then illuminates red when it is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER...

Page 21: ...e of the projector Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically See Front leg adjusters and throwing angle on page 15 4 Adjust the focus and the projected image size Turn the foc...

Page 22: ...ner of the unit to turn on the backlight and enter the light on mode After 5 seconds without any operation the backlight will be faded and it will go out after another 5 seconds Press any but the LIGH...

Page 23: ...on again When projecting an image press FREEZE button to capture the projected image and display it on the screen as a still picture Press again to escape Adjusting the image NOTE For each menu items...

Page 24: ...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 delete the st...

Page 25: ...NTER button 4 Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the entered text as a name Q Loading saved profiles When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE MODE setting you can keep them as you defined u...

Page 26: ...IN HDMI 1 IN HDMI 2 IN COMPONENT IN COMPONENT YPBPR signals from the equipment connected to COMPONENT IN S VIDEO IN S VIDEO signal from the equipment connected to S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO signal fro...

Page 27: ...ed 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 If there is a lower level the next level will be displayed 3 Press...

Page 28: ...30 TINT Default 0 page 30 SHARPNESS Default 0 page 30 COLOR TEMPERATURE Default 0 page 31 DYNAMIC IRIS ON OFF page 31 LIGHT HARMONIZER MODE AUTO OFF page 31 MANUAL ADVANCED MENU GAMMA HIGH Default 0...

Page 29: ...37 SLEEP VIDEO IN FAVORITE LOAD NORMAL PICTURE MODE LIGHT HARMONIZER DYNAMIC PICTURE MODE AUTO SETUP CINEMA1 PICTURE MODE HDMI 1 IN CINEMA2 PICTURE MODE HDMI 2 IN VIVID CINEMA PICTURE MODE COMPUTER IN...

Page 30: ...5 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image Setting range 32 to 32 When COMPUTER signal is connected only available with the following signals 1 125...

Page 31: ...e Setting your own color profile on page 24 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...

Page 32: ...e Move the cursor to DEL ALL and press the ENTER button to delete all the entered text line Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered character or indicated with cursor in the text box To in...

Page 33: ...o 16 characters 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 Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last ent...

Page 34: ...CLOCK needs to be adjusted before adjusting the CLOCK PHASE Remote control Control panel See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 Move right Move left Move up...

Page 35: ...MPUTER signals V SCROLL Escape and press F G to scroll the image of COMPUTER signals to adjust the edge vertically Original size 4 3 Squeeze signal 16 9 Letter box 14 9 Letter Box 2 35 1 Cinescope 4 3...

Page 36: ...the projection screen has an angled surface you can vertically correct keystone Setting range 32 to 32 You can adjust V POSITION H POSITION DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically when connecting via...

Page 37: ...rical power save To escape from the blank mode press any button except the LIGHT button Remote control Control panel See Navigating through the MENU on page 27 See Main menu and sub menu on page 28 FU...

Page 38: ...signal level to NORMAL or EXPAND Press I H to select an option NORMAL General HDMI signal level EXPAND Expanded HDMI signal level When installing the projector select the projection method according t...

Page 39: ...nd adjust the focus with the focus ring 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...

Page 40: ...d 1 800 hours The lamp circuit failure abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged Cause The lamp unit will run out soon and needs to be replaced The MAIN POWER is switched on again before the lamp unit...

Page 41: ...e enlarged and projected onto a screen J 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 filt...

Page 42: ...nit environmental conditions and so on You can check the duration of usage time using LAMP RUNTIME in the OPTION menu Replacing the lamp unit NOTE Prior to replacing the lamp unit allow it to cool dow...

Page 43: ...ter approximately 10 minutes of operation The resetting procedure should thus be completed within 10 minutes 1 Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall outlet and switch the MAIN POWER on 2...

Page 44: ...ojector may be tilted too much 21 14 9 16 The color is pale or greyish COLOR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect The input source which is connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly 30 2...

Page 45: ...HDMI 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 60p 1 920 x 1 080 67 5 60 0 148 5 AA COMPONENT HDMI COMPUTER 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 50p 1 920 x 1 080 56 3 50 0 148 5 AA 750 720 60p 750 60p 1 280 x 720 45 0 60 0 74 3 AA CO...

Page 46: ...and When a command which does not require parameters to be sent the colon is not required If an incorrect command is sent from the personal computer the ER401 command will be sent from the projector t...

Page 47: ...ton OCL I button OCR H button OST DEFAULT Resetting to the factory default setting page 23 OFZ FREEZE Freezing the projected screen Parameter 0 OFF 1 ON OOT SLEEP Setting the duration of time to turn...

Page 48: ...the ALTITUDE page 39 is set to ON 0 C 35 C 32 F 95 F Humidity 20 80 no condensation Scanning frequency 1 for RGB signal 1 See List of compatible signals on page 45 for available signals Horizontal sca...

Page 49: ...19 pin HDMI connector SERIAL DIN 8 pin RS 232C compatible Cabinet Moulded plastic PC ABS Dimensions Width 395 mm 15 17 32 Height 112 mm 4 13 32 Length 300 mm 11 25 32 Weight 4 9 kg 10 8 lbs Certificat...

Page 50: ...ther 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 screw...

Page 51: ...nterface 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 trad...

Page 52: ...1 E ENTER Control panel button 12 Remote control button 11 F FAVORITE EDIT 33 FAVORITE LOAD 32 Remote control button 11 Remote control function 22 FAVORITE SAVE 32 Focus ring 12 FREEZE Remote control...

Page 53: ...y 10 Connecting 19 R Remote control 11 Accessory 10 Operating range 22 Operation 22 Signal emitter 11 Signal receptor 12 RETURN Control panel button 12 Remote control button 11 Remote control function...

Page 54: ...ardouswaste perchlorate 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 7...