The Bottom Line
Pros
- Excellent Image Quality for the price
- Accepts input resolutions up to 1080p - also accepts 1080p/24
- Lots of Lumens
- Very practical Lens Shift Lever and adjustable feet - Very Easy to Use Remote Control
- Runs quieter than most projectors in this class
Cons
- No Motorized Zoom or Focus Function - must be done manually at lens.
- Only one set of Component and HDMI inputs.
- No separate DVI input.
- Larger footprint than many projectors in this price range.
- No carrying case or storage bag included in box
Description
- 3-Chip LCD Video Projector with 2,000 Lumens of light output and 1280x720 (720p) Native Pixel Resolution.
- Image size range: 40 to 200 inches - adds flexibility for both small and large screen sizes and room environments.
- Native 16x9 Screen Aspect Ratio. Can also be set to 4x3. The 16x9 aspect ratio is desirable for widescreen films.
- 6000:1 Contrast Ratio provides good detail in very dark scenes and providing a natural look and texture to images.
- 220 Watt Lamp and 3000 Hour Lamp Life. This is consistent with projectors in this class.
- HDMI, VGA, HD-Component, S-Video, and Composite Video inputs. Any standard video source can be connected to this projector.
- Compatible with input resolutions up to 1080p, including 1080p/24 (scaled to 720p for screen display). NTSC/PAL Compatible.
- Automatic video input Detection - Manual video input selection also available via remote control or buttons on projector.
- Built-in Visual Test Patterns to check focus and image alignment with screen.
- Can be Ceiling Mounted or placed on a table. Wireless Remote Control. Easy to use owner's manual and quick startup guide.
Guide Review - Pansonic PT-AX100U 3LCD Home Theater Projector
The PT-AX100U's practical lens shift lever makes it easy to position and line up with the screen, especially in smaller rooms.
Although the PT-AX100U is not in the same price class as high end video projectors, it none-the-less is an excellent performer. I found the color quality and contrast levels exceeded my expectations. In addition, the built-in 720p scaling of the PT-AX100U did and excellent job of upscaling lower resolution 480p DVD material and downscaling higher resolution 1080i/1080p Blu-ray and HD-DVD resolutions, including 1080p/24 signals.
Another observation was that the traditional LCD Screen Door Effect was not noticeable, even on large projected images. I had to keep reminding myself that I was viewing an LCD projector and not a DLP projector.
The PT-AX100U is a welcome entry into the video projector market and is part of a trend that is making high quality video projection more affordable for consumers. With a list price of $2,999 (as low as $1,999 on the street), the PT-AX100U is a hard one to pass up.
If you are in the market for your first home theater video projector or want to upgrade a older projector, definitely check out the Panasonic PT-AX100U.
I was impressed with the overall performance and function of the Panasonic PT-AX100U. I give the Panasonic PT-AX100U 3LCD Video Projector 5 out of 5 Stars.
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