Panasonic PT-AX200 System manual

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SPEC FILE
Product Number : PT-AX200
Product Name : High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
As of October 2008. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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PT-AX200
High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
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Specifications
Main Unit
Power supply:
Power consumption:
LCD*1panel: Panel size:
Display method:
Drive method:
Pixels:
Lamp*2:
Lens:
Screen size:
Throw distance:
Colours:
Brightness*3:
Centre-to-corner uniformity ratio*3:
Contrast*3:
Resolution:
Scanning frequency: RGB:
YPBPR(YCBCR):
S-Video/Video:
Optical axis shift*5:
Keystone correction range:
Installation:
OSD languages:
Terminals: HDMI IN:
COMPUTER IN:
R, G, B:
HD/SYNC, VD:
COMPONENT IN:
Y:
PB/CB, PR/CR:
VIDEO IN:
S-VIDEO IN:
SERIAL IN:
100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
290 W (0.08 W in standby mode with fan stopped)
0.7˝ diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio)
Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B)
Active matrix
921,600 (1,280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixels
220 W UHM lamp
Manual zoom/focus lens (1:1 –1:2), F 1.9–3.1, f 21.7– 43.1 mm
40– 200 inches (1,016 – 5,080 mm) diagonally, 16:9 aspect ratio
1.2–12.4 m (3´11˝–40´8˝) (16:9 aspect ratio)
Full colour (1,073,741,824 colours)
2,000 lumens*4
85 %
6,000:1*4(full on/full off)
1,280 x 720 pixels (1,920 x 1,080 pixels with compression)
fH30–70 kHz, fV50– 87 Hz
Dot clock: Less than 150 MHz
480i (525i): fH15.75 kHz, fV60 Hz
480p (525p): fH31.5 kHz, fV60 Hz
576i (625i): fH15.63 kHz, fV50 Hz
576p (625p): fH31.25 kHz, fV50 Hz
720/50p (750/50p): fH45 kHz, fV60 Hz
720/60p (750/60p): fH37.5 kHz, fV50 Hz
1080/50i (1125/50i): fH28.125 kHz, fV50 Hz
1080/50p (1125/50p): fH56.3 kHz, fV50 Hz
1080/24p (1125/24p): fH27.0 kHz, fV24 Hz
1080/60i (1125/60i): fH33.75 kHz, fV60 Hz
1080/60p (1125/60p): fH67.5 kHz, fV60 Hz
fH15.75 kHz, fV60 Hz (NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL60)
fH15.63 kHz, fV50 Hz (PAL, PAL-N, SECAM)
Horizontal: ±25%, vertical: ±63%
Vertical: approx. ±30°
Ceiling/floor, front/rear
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian,
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese,
Thai
HDMI connector x 2
D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1,
0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for Sync on G), 75 ohms
TTL, high impedance (positive/negative polarity)
RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1
1.0 p-p, 75 ohms
0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms
Mini DIN 8-pin (female) x 1, for external control (RS-232C compliant)

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High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
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Power cord length:
Cabinet material:
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Weight:
Operating temperature:
Operating humidity:
Remote Control
Power supply:
Operating range:
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Weight:
Supplied Accessories
Optional Accessories
3 m (9´10˝)
PC + ABS
395 x 112 x 300 mm (15-17/32˝ x 4-13/32˝ x 11-25/32˝)*6
4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)
0°–40°C (32°–104°F)
20%–80% (no condensation)
3 V DC (AA type battery x 2)
Approx. 7 m (23´) (when operated directly in front of signal
receptor)
48 x 138 x 28 mm (1-7/8˝ x 7-27/32˝ x 1-3/32˝)
125 g (4.4 oz.)
Power cord
Wireless remote control unit
Batteries for remote control (AA type x 2)
Replacement lamp: ET-LAX100
Ceiling mount bracket: ET-PKX200
Serial adapter: ET-ADSER (DIN 8-pin/D-sub 9-pin)
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
*1: The projector uses a type of liquid crystal panel that typically consists of millions of pixels. This panel is built with very high-precision tech-
nology designed to provide one of the finest possible images. Occasionally, a few pixels may remain turned on (bright) or turned off (dark).
Please note that this is an intrinsic characteristic of the manufacturing technology that affects all products using LCD technology.
*2: The projector uses a high-voltage mercury lamp that contains high internal pressure. This lamp may break, emitting a large sound, or fail to
illuminate, due to impact or extended use. The length of time that it takes for the lamp to break or fail to illuminate varies greatly depending
on individual lamp characteristics and usage conditions.
*3: Measurement, measuring conditions, and method of notation all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.
*4: In AI mode, with dynamic iris on
*5: Shift range is limited during simultaneous horizontal and vertical shifting.
*6: Lens and legs not included.
Weights and dimensions shown are approximate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product may be subject to
export control regulations. All other trademarks are the property of their respective trademark owners. Projection images simulated.

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271
300
103
395
52
112
121
84
309
(10-21/32)
(11-25/32)
(4-21/16)
(15-17/32)
(2-1/16)
(4-13/32)
(4-3/4)
(3-5/16)
(12-5/32)
unit : mm (inch)
NOTE: This illustration is not drawn to scale.
Dimensions
Terminals
RGB IN connector pin assignment
1 Serial input
2 HDMI 1 input
3 HDMI 2 input
4 Computer input
5 Component (Y/PB/PR) Input
6 S-Video input
7 Video input
no.
1
2
3
4
5
no.
6
7
8
9
10
no.
11
12
13
14
15
signal
R
G
B
GND
GND
signal
GND
GND
GND
NC
GND
signal
GND
NC
HD/SYNC
VD
NC
12 4 56
7
3
1
11615
510
D-sub HD 15-pin, female

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Standard setting-up positions
H
W
H
Projected image
L
L
L
179
Ø49
Ø43
(1-15/16˝)
70
62 (2-7/16˝)
366 – 446
(14-13/32˝–
17-9/16˝)
Adjustable in
20 mm (25/32˝) steps
65 (2-9/16˝)
(2-3/4˝)
(1-11/16˝)
(7-1/16˝)
Projected image
Lower edge of projected image
unit : mm (inch)
NOTE:
Illustrations show the projector installed
using optional ceiling bracket ET-PKX200.
This illustration is not drawn to scale.
Values shown are approximate.
NOTE: The values of L shown above vary due to characteristics of the zoom lens. Images may slightly distort due to characteristics of the zoom
lens when the zoom lens is set to the minimum throw distance.
NOTE: The accuracy of calculated value by the formula shown above is ±5%.
Projection distance (screen aspect ratio 16:9)
Diagonal length
Projection size (16:9) Height from the
edge of screen to
center of lens
(E)
Width from the
right edge of screen to
center of lens
(W)
Projection distance (L)
Min (Wide) Max (Telephoto)
1.01 m
1.52 m
2.03 m
2.54 m
3.05 m
3.81 m
5.08 m
1.2 m
1.8 m
2.4 m
3.1 m
3.7 m
4.6 m
6.2 m
2.4 m
3.7 m
4.9 m
6.2 m
7.4 m
9.3 m
12.4 m
0.57 m
0.85 m
1.13 m
1.40 m
1.68 m
2.11 m
2.81 m
0.67 m
1.00 m
1.33 m
1.66 m
2.00 m
2.49 m
3.32 m
-0.07 m
-0.10 m
-0.13 m
-0.16 m
-0.19 m
-0.24 m
-0.32 m
0.22 m
0.33 m
0.44 m
0.55 m
0.67 m
0.83 m
1.11 m
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40˝
60˝
80˝
100˝
120˝
150˝
200˝
3´11˝
5´10˝
7´10˝
10´2˝
12´1˝
15´1˝
20´4˝
7´10˝
12´1˝
16´
20´4˝
24´3˝
30´6˝
40´8˝
2.8˝
3.9˝
5.1˝
6.3˝
7.5˝
9.4˝
12.6˝
9˝
1´1˝
1´5˝
1´10˝
2´2˝
2´9˝
3´8˝
1´10˝
4´11˝
3´8˝
4´7˝
5´6˝
6´11˝
9´3˝
2´2˝
3´3˝
4´4˝
5´5˝
6´7˝
8´2˝
10´11˝
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Projection distance (screen aspect ratio 4:3)
Diagonal length
Projection size (4:3) Height from the
edge of screen to
center of lens
(E)
Width from the
right edge of screen to
center of lens
(W)
Projection distance (L)
Min (Wide) Max (Telephoto)
1.01 m
1.52 m
2.03 m
2.54 m
3.81 m
1.5 m
2.3 m
3.0 m
3.8 m
5.7 m
3.0 m
4.5 m
6.0 m
7.6 m
11.4 m
0.62 m
0.93 m
1.24 m
1.55 m
2.32 m
0.63 m
0.94 m
1.26 m
1.57 m
2.35 m
-0.01 m
-0.01 m
-0.02 m
-0.02 m
-0.03 m
0.19 m
0.28 m
0.37 m
0.46 m
0.69 m
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40˝
60˝
80˝
100˝
150˝
4´11˝
7´7˝
9´10˝
12´6˝
18´8˝
9´10˝
14´9˝
19´8˝
24´11˝
37´5˝
0.4˝
0.4˝
0.8˝
0.8˝
1.2˝
7˝
11˝
1´3˝
1´6˝
2´3˝
2´
3´˝
4´1˝
5´1˝
7´7˝
2´
3´1˝
4´2˝
5´2˝
7´9˝
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Calculation of the projection distance
For a screen size different from the above, use the equation below to calculate the projection distance.
16 : 9 minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) x 0.0311 - 0.056
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) x 0.0621 - 0.056
4 : 3 minimum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) x 0.0381 - 0.046
maximum L (m) = (diagonal screen size in inches) x 0.0761 - 0.056

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Shift range
Optical axis shift function allows to shift the position of a projected image as shown below.
0.63V 0.63V
0.25H0.25H
H
(Width of
projected image)
V
(Height of
projected image)
Standard position
of projected image
Installable angle
Install the projector at an angle within the range shown below.
• Vertical direction
The projector may be installed at a vertical angle of ±30°.
• Horizontal direction
The projector may not be angled horizontally.
+30°
-30°
0°

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High-Definition Home Cinema Projector
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List of Compatible Signals
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM
480i (525i)
576i (625i)
480p (525p)
576p (625p)
720 (750)/60p
720 (750)/50p
1080 (1125)/60i
1080 (1125)/50i
1080 (1125)/24p
1080 (1125)/60p
1080 (1125)/50p
VGA480
WIDE480
SVGA
WIDE600
WIDE720
XGA
WIDE768
MXGA
SXGA
WIDE768-2
720 x 480i
720 x 576i
720 x 480i
720 x 576i
720 x 480
720 x 576
1,280 x 720
1,280 x 720
1,920 x 1,080i
1,920 x 1,080i
1,920 x 1,080
1,920 x 1,080
1,920 x 1,080
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
640 x 480
856 x 480
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
800 x 600
1,072 x 600
1,280 x 720
1,024 x 768
1,024 x 768
1,024 x 768
1,024 x 768
1,024 x 768
1,280 x 768
1,125 x 864
1,125 x 864
1,280 x 1,024
1,360 x 768
15.7
15.6
15.7
15.6
31.5
31.3
45.0
37.5
33.8
28.1
27.0
67.5
56.3
31.5
37.5
43.3
72.1
30.1
35.2
37.9
48.1
46.9
53.7
37.2
45.1
48.4
56.5
60.0
68.7
72.1
45.3
64.0
67.5
64.0
48.8
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
59.9
50.0
60.0
50.0
60.0
50.0
24.0
60.0
50.0
59.9
75.0
85.0
138.0
60.1
56.3
60.3
72.2
75.0
85.1
59.9
60.1
60.0
70.1
75.0
85.0
89.0
56.5
71.2
74.9
60.0
59.8
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-
13.5
13.5
27.0
27.0
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
74.3
148.5
148.5
25.2
31.5
36.0
62.3
31.5
36.0
40.0
50.0
50.0
56.3
51.4
76.5
65.0
75.0
78.8
94.5
99.2
76.2
94.2
108.0
108.0
74.3
A
A
A
A
A
A
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
AA
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
AA
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
COMPONENT
COMPONENT
COMPONENT/HDMI
COMPONENT/HDMI
COMPONENT/HDMI
COMPONENT/HDMI
COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
COMPONENT/HDMI
COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
COMPONENT/PC/HDMI
PC/HDMI
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
PC
Display mode Display
resolution
(dots)
H
(kHz)
Scanning frequency
V
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
Picture
quality
Format
1
2
Computer data compatibility
This projector accepts up to 70 kHz horizontal scanning frequency and 108 MHz dot clock.
NOTE: The display resolution of this projector is 1280 x 720 pixels. If the display resolution indicated in the above data does not match
this resolution, the input signal will be converted to 1280 x 720 pixels.
1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
2. The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality.
AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained.
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.

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SERIAL
PC
8-pin DIN (male)
Serial adapter
ET-ADSER
Communication cable (RS-232C)
Serial connector
The serial connector complies with RS-232C. To control the projector from a personal computer, com-
mands must be input through communication software, based on the format and satisfying the commu-
nication conditions shown below.
Pin assignments and signal names
Communication conditions (factory setting)
Basic format
Transmission from the computer begins with STX, then the ID, command, parameter, and ETX are sent
in this order. Add parameters according to the details of control.
CAUTIION
Be sure to see that an optional serial adapter ET-ADSER and a
RS-232C communication cable match the PC to be connected.
21
35
86
No.
1
2
3
4
No.
5
6
7
8
Signal name
–
–
RXD
GND
Signal name
TXD
–
–
–
Description
Connected internally
Connected internally
Receive data
Ground
Description
Send data
Connected internally
NC
NC
Signal level
Synchronization method
Baud rate
Parity
Character length
Stop bit
X parameter
Sparameter
RS-232C-compliant
Start-stop synchronization
9,600 bps
None
8 bits
1 bit
None
None
Mini DIN 8-pin
STX ETXC1 C2 C3 : P1 P2 P3 P4
Start
(1 byte)
End
(1 byte)
Colon
(1 byte)
Parameter
(1-4 bytes)Command
(3 bytes)
(Control and/or query commands)
CAUTIION
When sending multiple commands, be sure to send the next command after receiving a response from the projector.
Cable specifications
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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2
3
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5
6
7
8
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5
3
–
4
6
1
2
–
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PC (DTE)ProjectorSerial adapter
(ET-ADSER)
NC
NC
DSR
NC
NC
NC
NC
NC

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Status asking commands
Command Description Callback
<Parameter>
QPW
QIN
QPM
QFZ
QOT
QSH
Standby power status
Input signal status
Picture mode status
Freeze status
Off timer status
Shutter function status
Normal
Dynamic
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Vivid cinema
Game
Natural
<power condition>
<input signal>
<NOR>
<DYN>
<CN1>
<CN2>
<VCN>
<GAM>
<NAT>
<off_on>
<off_timer>
<off_on>
Control commands
*Do not send PON, POF, or OSH commandscontinuously in a short period of time. Doing so may burst the lamp or shorten the lamp replacement cycle.
PON*
POF*
IIS:<input signal>
OST
OFZ:<off_on>
OEN
VPM:<picture mode>
<NOR>
<DYN>
<CN1>
<CN2>
<VCN>
<GAM>
<NAT>
OMN
OCU
OCD
OCL
OCR
OOT:<off_timer>
OSH*
OVM
VS1
OBK
Power on (standby mode on)
Power off (standby mode off)
Input signal selection
The same function as“DEFAULT” button
Freeze
Enter
Picture mode
Normal
Dynamic
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Vivid cinema
Game
Natural
Menu
Cursor up
Cursor down
Cursor left
Cursor right
Off timer
Shutter
The same function as“PICTURE MODE” button
The same function as“ASPECT” button
The same function as“RETURN” button
PON
POF
IIS:<input signal>
OST
OFZ:<off_on>
OEN
VPM:<picture mode>
<NOR>
<DYN>
<CN1>
<CN2>
<VCN>
<GAM>
<NAT>
OMN
OCU
OCD
OCL
OCR
OOT:<off_timer>
OSH
OVM
VS1
OBK
–
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-
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0
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
–
–
–
–
1
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
7
Command: <Parameter> Function Callback: <Parameter> Parameter value
Min Max

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Parameter format
Parameter format Size (Byte) Difinition
<off_on>
<input signal>
<power condition>
<off_timer>
1
3
3
1
0 = off, 1 = on
VID = video, SVD = S-video, RG1 = computer, YUV = YPBPR,
HD1 = HDMI 1, HD2 = HDMI 2
000 = power on (standby mode on), 001 = power off (standby mode off)
0 = off, 1 = 60 min, 2 = 90 min, 3 = 120 min, 4 = 150 min, 5 = 180 min,
6 = 210 min, 7 = 240 min
Command example
To set the volume to +30, send the command as shown below.
STX AVL : 30 ETX
Start Command Parameter End
NOTE: If a wrong command is received, the projector will send an ER401 command to the computer.
NOTE: When sending commands without parameters, a colon (:) is not necessary.

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Notes on Projector Placement and Operation
The projector uses a high-wattage lamp that becomes very hot during operation. Please observe the
following precautions.
1. Never place objects on top of the projector while it is operating.
2. Make sure there is an unobstructed space of 100 mm (3-15/16˝) or more around the projector’s air
intake openings.
3. If the projector is placed in a box or enclosure, ensure the temperature of the air surrounding the
projector is between 0°C/32°F and 35°C/95°F. Also make sure the projector’s intake and exhaust
openings are not blocked. Take particular care to ensure that hot air from the exhaust openings is
not sucked into the intake openings.
Operating the Projector Continuously
1. If the projector is to be operated continuously 10 hours or more, lamp replacement cycle duration
becomes shorter.
2. The lamp replacement cycle duration becomes shorter if the projector is operated repeatedly for short
periods.
Direction of Air Intake and Exhaust
100 mm (3-15/16˝)
or more
100 mm (3-15/16˝)
or more
100 mm (3-15/16˝)
or more
Intake
Exhaust