Panasonic PT-AX100U Home Cinema Projector | 
| Brand: Panasonic
List Price: $2,999.00
Buy New: $1,859.00
You Save: $1140.00 (38%)
New (1) Used (1) Refurbished (2) from $649.00
Rating:  29 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 20 x 17.6 x 11
MPN: PT-AX100U
Model: PT-AX100U
UPC: 791871111383
EAN: 0791871111383
ASIN: B000JFAMZY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | LCD lens | | • | 1280 x 720 resolution | | • | 2,000 + lumens | | • | 6,000:1 contrast ratio | | • | 40-200 inces diagonal projection size |
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Product Description
Looking for a REALLY big screen HDTV? This multimedia projector can output hi-definition video in 720p or 1080i, onto a screen that's up to 200 inches big! Bringing true life-like images right into your home. For anything more realistic, you'd have to be there in person. 2,000 Lumens and Panasonic's intelligent Light Harmonizer makes the image vibrant and easy-to-see, even in well-lit rooms. Panasonic's Pure Color Filter replicates true "Hollywood" picture quality, by producing deep blacks and vivid colors. The image is displayed in a 16:9 aspect ratio, so you can watch movies the way they were meant to be seen. So why pay a small fortune at the cineplex when you can experience the grandeur of motion pictures in your own home theater, with Panasonic's PT-AX100U Home Theater Projector. Quiet Operation with a Front Exhaust Fan 2x Optical Zoom Lens 16 - 9 Aspect Ratio Transparent LCD Panel (x3 R/G/B) 1280 x 720 Resolution (1920x1080 with compression) 2,000 Lumens 6,000 - 1 Contrast Ratio NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, & SECAM Support On-Screen Input Guidance Off Timer HDMI Signal Level Selectable Blue/Black Screen Function Auto Input Search Normal/Economy Lamp Power Selection Built-in Test Pattern Ports - Serial, HDMI In, PC In, Component In, S-Video In, Composite Video In Unit Dimensions - 15 17/32 (w) x 4 13/32 (h) x 11 25/32 (d) Unit Weight - 10.8 lbs.
Amazon.com
High definition cinema comes home with Panasonic's newest LCD projector, the PT-AX100U. It puts you front and center for the latest concert, big game or Hollywood blockbuster film with up to a 174" wide (over 14.5 feet) HD image. In addition to providing 2,000-lumen brightness - the brightest in its class* - the PT-AX100U also incorporates Panasonic's new Light Harmonizer technology, which produces bright, beautiful, easy-to-watch images even in a well-lit room. So you can spend the afternoon watching your favorite football team without having to close the drapes and still enjoy clear, brilliant images in crisp detail. Developed especially for home theater use, the PT-AX100U incorporates all of Panasonic's highly acclaimed home cinema projector technologies. No compromises were made in its development or production. Panasonic's Hollywood Color Tuning includes a new Pure Color Filter developed in conjunction with David Bernstein and other top Hollywood colorist and directors of photography.** The result is technology that captures the artistic sensibilities of moviemakers with deeper, richer blacks, more vibrant color and a more dynamic overall viewing experience particularly for motion pictures. The PT-AX100U integrates easily into your home theater system and offers outstanding setup flexibility. It can be placed on a coffee table, suspended from a ceiling or set on a bookshelf across the room from a screen. The awesome power of the large screen and the stunning detail of high definition is now ready for its big debut right in the comfort of your own home with our most impressive HD cinema projector yet - the PT-AX100U.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 24 more reviews...
 See Update: Not 5 Star anymore-Avoid this product December 22, 2006
Camera Man Mike (San Diego, CA)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Everyone that sees the picture this projector gives wants one. You'd expect to pay much more for this quality. The picture still looks great with the lights on and blinds open. Given the adjustability of the projector and the abilty to handle ambient light, this will work in a lot of homes other projectors might not be right for. And it looks great even on an inexpensive screen (Da-Lite HD Model B).
The only negative thing is I know about right now is that with all projectors including the new dlp rear projector tvs is that the bulb has to be replaced every 2000 or so hours and they cost over $300 to replace. I just got my projector, so I don't know if the bulb will last its advertised lenght.
I'd be surprised if you weren't wowed by this projector.
UPDATE:
I have had problems with this projector. Already on my second one and am getting ready to send it away for more work.
Seems to be a reliability problem. The projector shuts off automatically after I turn it on..forcing me to wait 5 minutes to turn it back on. Also, and much worse, the projected image is starting to go blank every 5 minutes and the imput options appear..very annoying and you may miss key parts of whatewver you are watching.
Now, still under warranty, Panasonic is making me pay to ship the unit to Kansas(I'm in California) where they will work on it and say they will have it back to me in 7-10 days.
If you still want to buy this after reading this, make sure you get a good warranty.
My rating now would be much lower than 5 stars if Amazon would let me change it(they won't)
Second Update: Well my Iris has broken again! And now it is out of warranty! This is the third time I have had to return this product for repair! I think there should be a class action suit against these guys for not recalling a product that almost everyone is reporting problems with...will never buy a Panasonic product again.
 AVOID - nearly all models defective October 15, 2007
MrCleft (a world of wonder!)
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
Some of the reviewers below, after having rated this projector 5 stars, have re-written their reviews, but Amazon won't let them change the star rating. So read the reviews, not just the star ratings.
For the record, the image on this projector is great. But you are almost guaranteed to end up with two problems after a few hundred hours of use. These problems are well-documented on the internet, and you should browse online forums to see just how ubiquitous these issues are.
The biggest problem is the defective iris. Usually starting between 400-700 hrs of use, the projector will turn itself off after a few minutes of use. After waiting a few more minutes, you can restart the projector and it will work, but after the next 20 or so hours of use, the projector will keep powering itself down and will not stay on. You will have to send it in to Panasonic.
The second problem is the color uniformity issue. On most models, you will start to see blue or red streaks across the edges of the screen. This is most noticeable during the white test screen, but if you watch black & white movies, as I do, you will not be able to avoid seeing the discoloration. When you're forced to send the projector to Panasonic because of the iris issue, they will "fix" the color uniformity problem by changing the test screen from white to blue, so that you can no longer see the blue streaks--when viewing the test screen!
I would be willing to give Panasonic the benefit of the doubt if their customer service wasn't so bad. (I should mention that if you do buy this projector, get a good extended warranty, as the problem may occur after initial warranty runs out, though it happened to me within 4 months of purchasing it). Although this problem is bound to happen with nearly every AX100u that they put out, they will feign ignorance on the phone and try to get out of helping you. They will give you a "case number" and promise to call you back within 48 hours. They will not call you back within 48 hours. You will call them back and they will avoid you. After you threaten to write a negative review on Amazon, they will relucantly allow you to send in your projector, which will cost you 50-100 dollars to ship. You will get your projector back within 7-30 days. Worst of all, it's starting to become clear that after another 400-700 hours of use, the problem will reoccur.
 Good performance but multiple quality control issues February 22, 2007
T. Lee
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
First off, this is only a good, but not great, projector. With the way projector prices have been falling, there are other options for less that deliver comparable performance. The Sanyo Z5, for example, costs several hundred dollars less and actually produces a sharper picture as well as including twice as many digital inputs as the Panasonic. I bought this model last September and have already had to send it in twice to get fixed. In fact, it's on its way to the repair center as I am typing this review. This is not an isolated incident either, MANY PT-AX100 owners have been experiencing problems just like mine and it's clear that Panasonic didn't spend enough time/money on quality control. Go read through any HDTV or projector forum for a laundry list of issues regarding this projector. The decision is up to you, but I would advise people to look elsewhere if they want to avoid a potential headache.
STRICTLY TOP OF THE LINE IN ALL RESPECTS! March 13, 2007
Michael A (AZ)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
UPDATED DECEMBER 2, 2007
PANASONIC'S REPAIR FACILITY CAME THROUGH WITH FLYING COLORS....AND the AX100U is still, "TOP OF THE LINE!"
The AX100U received a Firmware upgrade and installation of latest IRIS module.
These repairs even appear to have solved a couple of minor issues that I had overlooked because this projector excels in so many other ways.
To sum up: The AX100U continues to amaze and delight with its superior performance.
Kudos to the KS Repair facility; they treated my "baby" lovingly and it arrived back to me, TRIPLE BOXED. (original double box plus LARGE well cushioned third.)
UPDATED NOVEMBER 18,2007
This is my review after TEN months and approximately 400 hours using the AX100U.
About two weeks ago my AX100U display began cycling on and off whenever connected to my satellite receiver's HDMI output. However, it worked fine on the receiver's other outputs.
HDMI input continues to display properly when connected to DVD player. P.C. input also displays normally.
When the problem first manifested itself, my first thought was a bad cable which turned out to be unfounded.
Next, I contacted the satellite company and they rushed a replacement receiver. What an embarrassment! Same problem again.
Then I did what I should have done at the beginning, call Panasonic customer service.
When I asked the rep. if they had had this problem before, he answered in the affirmative.
He promised to call me back today with all details, but failed to do so.
Called back this evening and the female rep. told me there was a recall on the AX100U. She said there is a n Iris problem in the lens, and will call me back Monday morning with details and a chat with a service person.
Hope my breath holds out until then.
My recommendation for this fine product still holds, unless there is a foul up with customer service and repair of the projector.
It seems only fair that Panasonic should bear the round trip shipping cost since the problem appears to be the result of an engineering error.
One more thing: With all the rough handling during the shipping process, it makes you wonder how many hours of lamp life remain when the unit is finally back in service
If you decide to purchase the AX100U, number one on your agenda should be to make sure you have a late model DVD player with Up Conversion capabilities. This is usually signified by a HDMI jack on the rear panel. Then you will be able to enjoy the full capabilities of your new Video Projector. Also make sure your Cable or Satellite installation has HDMI output as well. Of course the AX100U also has S-video in, Video in, PC (RGB) in, Component in, Serial in, which make it even more flexible for nearly any Home Theater requirement.
The Panasonic AX100U is absolute perfection which truly sums up this masterpiece of video technology.
My installation utilizes nothing more than an off-white wall for viewing, and the projector light source is set at reduced output for longer bulb life. It is hard to see where anything might be gained from the addition of a standard screen unless you are a strict perfectionist.
It is difficult to see how Blu-ray or HD can improve on the superb picture quality from standard DVDs when viewed on this elegant machine.
Even in ambient light during the day, the AX100U delivers outstanding color and detail.
Add to that the beautiful rendition of HD programming, particularly when watching HBO shows such as, Entourage and Big Love! It can be truly mesmerizing!
It is equally important to note that standard TV fare come alive once you familiarize yourself with the multitude of settings available from the well laid out menu. Satellite and digital cable display with pleasing results.
The sleek lighted remote is handy and adequate for all your requirements.
In my opinion, no dedicated LCD, Plasma, or DLP Television set can come close to delivering the kind of picture that makes every viewing on the AX100U the equivalent of a World Premiere.
CHANGED MY LIFE December 12, 2006
DENNIS O'BRIEN II (Epsom, NH)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Did a ton of research before buying. Could not find all the features I wanted, so I waited. (Went from 52" RCA rear projection tv to 92" projector.) Glad I did, this unit does a great job in a room with ambient light. I recommend getting a light gray screen rather than white or just using the wall for improved contrast. Excellent quality, quiet, great picture. Remember, the screen is only half the experience, don't skimp on sound!
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