Panasonic PT-AX100U Home Cinema Projector

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 17.6 x 11 inches ; 9.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000JFAMZY
• Item model number: PT-AX100U
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #65,998 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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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.

Product Description

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 an HD image up to 174 inches wide. 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. Our 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.

Customer Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars See Update: Not 5 Star anymore-Avoid this product, December 22, 2006

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Camera Man Mike (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PT-AX100U Home Cinema Projector (Electronics)

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.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STRICTLY TOP OF THE LINE IN ALL RESPECTS!, March 13, 2007

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Michael A "Michael" (AZ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic PT-AX100U Home Cinema Projector (Electronics)

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.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CHANGED MY LIFE, December 11, 2006

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DENNIS O'BRIEN II "phoneguy9" (Epsom, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PT-AX100U Home Cinema Projector (Electronics)

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!