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Operating Instructions
Functional Manual
LCD Projector
Model No.PT-AR100U
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional Manual) carefully and
save this manual for future use.
■ Please ensure you read the “Read this first!” ( pages 6 to 12) carefully prior to use.
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WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inte
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Features of the Projector Quick Steps Harmonization with See the relevant page for details. projection environment This projector is equipped with 1. Set up your projector technology to automatically adjust ( page 20) the image according to the lighting of the projection environment (brightness, color). 2. Connect the projector to other devices Improved brightness ( page 25) A newly developed high luminance lamp and an optical system have been introduced to facilitate the
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Important Introduction Getting Started Basic Operation Settings Maintenance Appendix Information Be sure to read “Read this first!”. ( pages 6 to 12) Contents Illuminating button lights ...............................................31 Important Information Selecting the picture mode ...........................................31 Read this first! .....................................................6 Adjusting the picture .....................................................31 Precautio
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Contents [AUTO SETUP] .............................................................58 Appendix [SCREEN AREA MEMORY] ........................................59 Using VIERA Link ............................................. 82 [OPTION] menu ................................................ 63 Summary of VIERA Link features ................................82 [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] ..............................................63 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ........................................83 [B
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Important Information Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Power This Projector is designed to operate on 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC, house current only. Supply: CAUTION: The AC power cord which is supplied with the projector as an accessory can only be used for power supplies up to 125 V. If you need to use higher voltages or currents than this, you will need to obtain a separate 250 V powe
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Read this first! FCC NOTICE (USA) Declaration of Conformity Model Number: PT-AR100U Trade Name: Panasonic Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America Address: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone number: (877)803-8492 E-mail: projectorsupport@us.panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference rec
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Important Information Read this first! WARNING: POWER The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply. z If the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, cut off the p
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Read this first! WARNING: ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not place the projector on soft materials such as carpets or sponge mats. Doing so will cause the projector to overheat, which can cause burns, fire or damage to the projector. Do not set up the projector in humid or dusty places or in places where the projector may come into contact with oily smoke or steam, ex. a bathroom. Using the projector under such conditions will result in fire, electric shocks or deterioration of components. Deteriora
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Important Information Read this first! WARNING: ACCESSORIES Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. z Do not use unspecified batteries. z Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. z Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire. z Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contact with metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
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Read this first! CAUTION: POWER When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Disconnect the power plug from th
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Important Information Read this first! end of Read this first Brazil Only Brasil Apenas Manuseio de baterias usadas BRASIL Após o uso, as pilhas e /ou baterias poderão ser entregues ao estabelecimento comercial ou rede de assistência técnica autorizada. Cobrir os terminais positivo (+) e negativo (-) com uma fita isolante adesiva, antes de depositar numa caixa destinada para o recolhimento. O contato entre partes metálicas pode causar vazamentos, gerar calor, romper a blindagem e produzi
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Precautions for use Precautions for use ■ Be sure to use the projector after removing the packaging material, such as the fastening tapes and protective sheet. Take proper care when disposing of the removed packaging material. Cautions when transporting z Ensure that the supplied lens cover is attached when transporting. z Hold the bottom of the projector when transporting. z Do not transport with the front adjustable feet extended. Doing so may result in damage to the front adjustable feet. Ca
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Important Information Precautions for use ■ Installation precautions z Do not stack projectors. z Do not cover the projector’s air intake port or air exhaust port. z Install the projector so that cold air or hot air from air conditioners does not come in to direct contact with the air intake port or air exhaust port. 100 mm (4") or more 100 mm (4") or more 100 mm (4") or more Air intake port Air intake port Air exhaust port Do not install the projector in an enclosed space. z If the
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Precautions for use Cautions on use In order to view clear video images ■ z Clear, high contrast video can be viewed when curtains are closed and lights near the screen are extinguished in order to stop light from reaching the screen. z In some rare cases, depending on the usage environment a “flickering” may appear on the screen due to the effects of air from the exhaust port or hot/cold air from air conditioners. Do not set up this projector in a situation where air from the exhaust of thi
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Important Information Precautions for use Accessories Please confirm that the items displayed below are included. Wireless remote control unit: 1 Lens cover: 1 Power cord: 1 (N2QAYB000681) (TEEC5524) (TXFSX01RWDZ) (Attached to the projector by default.) AA/R6 battery: 2 CD-ROM: 1 (TXFQB02RWEZ) (For remote control unit) Attention z Dispose of the packaging appropriately after removing from the product. z Contact an Authorized Service Cent
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About your projector About your projector Remote control Top ■ Remote control signal transmitter Send remote control signal. Point at the remote control receiver part on the projector when using. Front ■ Switch the remote control button lights off or on. With the switch of the Display the [PICTURE] menu or projector turned , switch between [ADVANCED MENU] menu. the standby mode and projection mode. Display the [MEMORY Cycle through the LOAD] menu. [PICTURE MODE]. Displ
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Introduction About your projector Projector body Top and front view ■ Temperature indicator Focus ring Adjusts the focus. Lamp indicator Zoom ring Adjusts the zoom. Power indicator Air exhaust port Air intake port / Air filter cover Color sensor window Remote control signal receiver Control panel Projection lens Lens shift lever Lens shift cover Attention z Do not place your hands or objects close to the exhaust port. - Do not place hands or face near. - Do not place near objects that are i
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About your projector ■ Back and bottom view Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Air intake port Connecting terminals AC IN Connect the power cord included. Main power Front adjustable Switch the projector on/off. feet Screw up/down to adjust the projection angle. ■ Connecting terminals S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN Terminal for inputting COMPUTER IN S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal. Terminal for RGB signal or YC C / B R YP P signal input from a com
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Getting Started Setting up Setting up Projection method You can use any of the following 4 projection methods. Select a projection method suitable for the position of the projector. For projection method settings, see [PROJECTION METHOD] in the [OPTION] menu. ( page 64) ■ Setting on a desk/floor and projecting ■ Setting on a desk/floor and from front projecting from rear (using a translucent screen) Menu Method Menu Method [PROJECTION [PROJECTION [FRONT/DESK] [REAR/DESK] METHOD] METHOD
