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Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector

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  • B&H # PAPTAR100U
  • Mfr# PT-AR100U

Product Highlights

  • 2800 Lumens
  • VIERA Link
  • 280W Red-Rich Lamp
  • Light Harmonizer 3 Technology
  • 7 Picture Modes
  • Dynamic Iris Pro
  • Pure Color Filter Pro
  • Detail Clarity Processor 3
  • Motion Effect
  • HDMI x 2

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The PT-AR100U Full HD Projector produces bright, sharp images by employing a new, high-power 280W red-rich lamp and optical unit that combine to generate 2800 lumens of brightness for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions.

Together with 2800 lumens of brightness, Panasonic's Light Harmonizer 3 technology assists the versatile use of the projector by automatically adjusting the picture quality of the image to match the living room or theater room conditions. This is made possible by utilizing built-in ambient light and color sensors that adjust the white balance, gamma curve, and sharpness settings to maintain bright, crisp pictures that match the viewing environment.

The digital image processing circuit brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, by reproducing fine nuances that were lost due to image compression. After a two dimensional analysis of the video signal's frequency in each scene, the new circuit optimizes the sharpness of each image portion based on the extracted information.

The PT-AR100 has two HDMI input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation. The HDMI input terminals also support Deep Color and the x.v.Color color space of the 1.3 standard. Deep Color provides 10-bit (over 1.07 billion) and 12-bit (over 68.7 billion) color depths for smooth gradation between colors, while x.v.Color compliance reproduces natural, lifelike images.

2x Optical Zoom Lens and Wide Lens Shift Range
The 2x optical zoom lens provides a wide throw range, and the image can be shifted ±65% vertically and ±26% horizontally. This outstanding level of setup flexibility lets you enjoy large-screen viewing in different-sized rooms. Position it on a table in front of you, suspend it from the ceiling, or place it on a bookshelf behind you
HDMI with x.v.Color and Deep Color
The PT-AR100 has two HDMI input terminals for digital transmission without image degradation. The HDMI input terminals also support Deep Color and the x.v.Color color space of the 1.3 standard. Deep Color provides 10-bit (over 1.07 billion) and 12-bit (over 68.7 billion) color depths for smooth gradation between colors, while x.v.Color compliance reproduces natural, lifelike images
Programmable 12V Trigger for Automated Theater Setup
Two 12V triggers are provided. Since the input and output can be set independently (menu selectable), they can link flexibly with powered screens, room lights and powered curtains
VIERA Link
The PT-AR100 supports VIERA Link. If your home theater system contains VIERA Link-ready equipment, projection can be started by using only the remote control unit of the PT-AR100, regardless of whether the source is a Blu-ray disc or a TV program stored on an HD recorder. This eliminates the need for hassling with several remote controls
Function Button for Instant Recall
A frequently used function can be assigned to the function button located on the remote for instant recall
Eco Management Functions
A number of functions are provided to reduce power consumption. They adjust the brightness according to ambient light conditions, and reduce the lamp power when there is no signal input or the projector is in AV mute mode. You can easily set the eco management functions according to operating conditions by using the eco button on the remote control
Energy-Saving Intelligent Lamp Power Control
Advanced Panasonic digital circuitry intelligently determines the necessary power output of the lamp depending on the content being displayed by analyzing more than 3 billion different image patterns. This advanced analysis process reduces the main power consumption by as much as 10 percent when the dynamic iris pro function is operating, thus saving energy
Up to 3000 Hour Lamp Replacement Cycle and Simple Maintenance
Panasonic's proprietary lamp drive system helps maintain lamp performance, resulting in an up to 3000 hour lamp replacement cycle. For easy maintenance, you can replace the dust filter from the side and the lamp from the top of the projector. The filter and lamp are easily replaced even after the PT-AR100 is installed on the ceiling
Cinema Color Management Premium Enables Flexible Color Control
This color correction system enables free color control in two different modes. The point color correction mode lets you pick a point in the image and adjust that color without affecting the neighboring colors. The six color correction mode enables independent adjustment of red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow
Advanced Gamma Adjustment Function
The gamma curve can be flexibly controlled, allowing precise calibration according to the signal source and environment. Brightness (Y), R, G and B can each be adjusted at any of nine points. Adjustment point positions can be shifted both horizontally and vertically to bring out the desired gradation level
Split Adjust Mode for Easy Picture Adjustment
You can freeze any scene you wish, and then make adjustments while easily comparing the original image and the adjusted image side-by-side
Waveform Monitor for Precise Calibration
When the output level of the source device fluctuates due to the performance of the device or its cable connections, the original black and white levels of the image content cannot be reproduced. With the PT-AR100, you can view the waveforms on the screen and adjust the settings either automatically or manually as you prefer
Motion Effect Adds Smoothness and Sharpness to Fast-Moving Scenes
This digital image processing circuit brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, even in fast-moving scenes. The resulting images have a more natural, lifelike expression
Detail Clarity Processor 3 Gives Natural Clarity to Even the Finest Details
This digital image processing circuit brings greater clarity and sharpness to details, by reproducing fine nuances that were lost due to image compression. After a two dimensional analysis of the video signal's frequency in each scene, the new circuit optimizes the sharpness of each image portion based on the extracted information. The resulting images have a more natural, lifelike expression than those of previous image-processing methods. The detection of super-high-frequency image components also enables more faithful reproduction of highly detailed information, such as the film grain in movies. The effect can be adjusted in eight steps from 0 to +7
Pure Color Filter Pro for Rich, Vibrant Colors
The optical filter optimizes the light spectrum from the UHM projector lamp, helping to produce deeper blacks while improving purity levels in the three primary colors (red, green and blue). This advanced filter system improves color purity to cover a range that extends from the HDTV standard (Rec. 709 mode) to the color gamut used in digital cinema. This gives images the deep, rich coloring that distinguishes movie images
Light Harmonizer 3 Produces Quality Pictures in Various Lightings
Together with 2800 lumens of brightness, Panasonic's Light Harmonizer 3 technology assists the versatile use of the projector by automatically adjusting the picture quality of the image to match the living room or theater room conditions. This is made possible by utilizing built-in ambient light and color sensors that adjust the white balance, gamma curve, and sharpness settings to maintain bright, crisp pictures that match the viewing environment
2800 Lumens Brightness from Newly Developed 280W Red-Rich Lamp
The PT-AR100 projector produces bright, sharp images by employing a new, high-power 280W red-rich lamp and optical unit that combine to generate 2800 lumens of brightness for comfortable viewing in various lighting conditions
Dynamic Iris Pro Delivers High 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio for Deep Blacks
This intelligent iris system works by analyzing the brightness level of each image using a histogram, then adjusting the lamp power, iris and gamma curve accordingly to create the ideal image. The adjustments are made virtually frame by frame. This achieves an astounding contrast ratio of 50,000:1, providing a wide dynamic range with swift smoothness for added beauty in both dark and bright scenes
Sports Mode with Motion Effect for Sharp Action Scenes
In sports mode, together with the motion effect feature, the PT-AR100 detects and extenuates detail on moving objects, resulting in intensified action with clearer, more highlighted players
Game Mode for Stress-Free Playing
This mode improves signal processing for better response, allowing you to play games with minimal stress. It also reveals gradation in saturated areas to show details that are otherwise lost in very dark areas
Picture Modes for Different Occasions
The PT-AR100 features seven picture modes for various viewing situations, including modes that are ideal for sports, games and movies: normal, dynamic, game, sports, Rec. 709, cinema 1 and vivid cinema
Cinema 1 Mode Offers Hollywood Picture Quality
Movies can be enjoyed in Cinema 1 mode that has been tuned carefully to faithfully express the director's artistic intent. Panasonic has continued to work side by side with Hollywood experts to deliver this ideal image reproduction for viewing movies
Ecology-Conscious Design
No halogenated flame retardants are used in the cabinet
Non-coated cabinet for easy recycling
Lead-free glass for the lens
Standby power consumption of only 0.08W has been achieved
"Eco" button on the remote control
A sleep-timer that reduces wasteful power consumption
RoHS compliant
Other Features
Screen area memory
User-friendly ergonomic remote control
Built-in test pattern
On-screen input guidance
Auto input search
Quiet operation: 29 dB (lamp power: eco)
Normal/eco lamp power selection
16-bit (full 12-bit) gamma correction for natural gradation
Scene-adaptive MPEG noise reduction effectively blocks regular noise and minimizes mosquito noise
Scene-adaptive resizing LSI improves quality when resizing 480p images or those from other sources with resolution lower than the PT-AR100's native resolution
24p compatible
Progressive cinema scan (3/2 pulldown) and HD IP
Up to sixteen sets of picture adjustment settings can be stored in memory with custom names that make them easy to remember
User equalizing function lets you adjust the high, mid and low gamma levels
Image Display
Projector Display System Panel Size: 0.74" (18.7mm) Diagonal
Display Method: Transparent LCD Panel (x 3, R/G/B)
Drive Method: Active Matrix
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Uniformity: 85%
Number of Pixels 2,073,600 (1920 x 1080) x 3, Total of 6,220,800 Pixels
Colors Full Color (1,073,741,824 Colors)
Lumens Brightness 2800
Contrast Ratio 50,000:1 (Full On/Full Off)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Scanning Frequency RGB: fH: 15-74kHz, fV: 24-85Hz, Dot Clock: 154MHz or Lower
YPBPR (YCBCR): 525i (480i), 625i (576i), 525p (480p), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p, 1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/24p, 1125 (1080)/60p, 1125 (1080)/50p
Video/S-Video: fH: 15.75kHz, fV: 60Hz [NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60]
fH: 15.63kHz, fV: 50Hz [PAL/PAL-N/SECAM]
System NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL-60, PAL, SECAM, PAL-N
HDTV Compatibility 525i (480i), 625i (576i), 525p (480p), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 750 (720)/50p, 1125 (1080)/60i, 1125 (1080)/50i, 1125 (1080)/24p, 1125 (1080)/60p, 1125 (1080)/50p
Lens System
Lens F 2.0-3.4, f 21.5-43.0mm
Focus/Zoom Adjusting Manual zoom (1.33-2.69:1)
Lens Shift Vertical: ±65%, Horizontal: ±26%
Features
Keystone Correction Vertical: Approx. ±30°
Ceiling Mountable Yes
Rear Screen Projection Yes
Projection Tilt Option Yes
Built-in Speaker Yes
Inputs/Outputs HDMI In: HDMI Connector x 2, HDMI (Deep Color, x.v.Color, CEC), HDCP Compliant, Supports HDAVI Control Version 5
Computer (RGB) In: D-sub HD 15-pin (Female) x 1 (RGB/YPBPR/YCBCR x 1)
Component In: RCA pin x 3 (YPBPR/YCBCR)
Trigger In/Out: M3 x 2, 12 V, Max. 100 mA (Input/Output Selectable Using On-Screen Menu)
Video In: RCA pin x 1
S-video In: Mini DIN 4-pin x 1
Serial In: D-sub 9-pin x 1 for External Control (RS-232C Compliant)
General
OSD Language English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Portuguese, Thai, Japanese
Lamp (Bulb) 220W UHM
Fan Noise 29 dB (Lamp Power: Eco)
Remote Control Power Supply: 3 V DC (AA/R6 Type Battery x 2)
Operation Range: Approx. 23'(7 m) When Operated from Directly in Front of The Signal Receptor
Dimensions: 1.9 x 5.4 x 1.1" (48 x 138 x 28mm)
Weight: Approx. 4.4 oz (125 g) (Including Batteries)
Power Requirements 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption 280W (0.08W in Standby Mode)
Cabinet Molded Plastic (PC+ABS)
Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0°-40°C)
Operating Humidity: 20-80% (No Condensation)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 18.5 x 5.9 x 14.9" (470 x 151 x 380mm)
Weight 19 lb. (8.6kg)

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PanasonicPT-AR100U Full HD Projector
 
4.8

(based on 30 reviews)

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Pros

  • Easy to set up (26)
  • Good remote (13)
  • Intuitive controls (10)
  • Interfaces well with TV (9)
  • Energy efficient (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Living room (22)
    • Movies (22)
    • Large rooms (18)
    • Television shows (6)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Movie enthusiast (17), Tech savvy (15), Practical (8), Audiophile (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
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    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Outstanding bang for the buck

    I'm projecting from 13ft to a 133" diag. 1.1 gain screen. Ceiling mount is 8 ft and projector is lowered 3.5" by mount.

    My room is a well ...Read complete review

    I'm projecting from 13ft to a 133" diag. 1.1 gain screen. Ceiling mount is 8 ft and projector is lowered 3.5" by mount.

    My room is a well lit with windows on either side of screen and also to the rear. I have the ability to block out most light.

    This Panny IS a light cannon. It very nicely projects in a daylight lit room. At night with 11 65watt floods, dimmed to 50% it is great.

    Lowering the light level brings out the exceptional.

    A few concerns that I have read about seem to be exaggerated. Fan noise is not an issue. I have it directly overhead of seating. It is NOT noticeable. It is not TOO bright or washed out even in full dynamic in the dark. But, toned down a bit to cinema 1 on eco seems to be the most theater like in a darkend room. I am nearly as close to the screen, given it's size that this projector can get. Meaning, wide angle lens with close proximity gets you brighter picture.
    I can tell no discernable edge irregularities or focus problems and is proven by the well defined test patterns available with this unit.

    Mounted directly overhead of the seated position allows for game play, standing 3-4 ft infront of the seats without shadows.

    The amount of vertical and horizontal shift available should be more than enough for any install scheme. It's not an issue.

    Blacks, shadows and colors all gorgeous. As clear as any LCD/LED and no discernable motion artifact. All are non-issues.

    Yes, you get what you pay for. But, sometimes as with audiophiles will attest, after a point there is very little noticable improvment for the logrythmic amounts of money that can be spent to attain perfection.

    So, go ahead. You all seaking perfection. Paint your ceiling black. Paint the walls black and install foam baffeling. Or, just kick back and enjoy what this Panasonic has to offer while having your friends, and most espicially your wife ooh and awww over the fact that your space looks like a nice normal room.

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    5.0

    You Will not be disappointed

    By TJH

    from ON, CA

    Pros

    • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

        Second projector from Panasonic. It is brighter, sharper than then the older model. It also works well in a fairly bright room in the day, as well at night in the dark
        You will not be disappointed.

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        5.0

        panasonic pt-ar100u

        By bobdvd

        from tampa,fl

        About Me Movie Enthusiast, Pro Audio / DJ, Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Set Up
        • Energy Efficient
        • Good Remote
        • Interfaces Well With TV
        • Intuitive Controls

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Larger Rooms
          • Living Room
          • Movies

          Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

          great price great picture quality
          ease of operation and menus.

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          5.0

          excellent projector 100 % satisfied

          By D.E.B.

          from Hanford, Ca.

          About Me Movie Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Easy To Set Up

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

              Replaced Panasonic PT-AE900U projector,the picture quality is amazing, I'm very happy I upgraded to this projector

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              5.0

              Another exceptional product by Panasonic

              By Movie buff

              from Austin, TX

              About Me Movie Enthusiast

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Set Up

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Movies

                Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                Use for outdoor theater. Works well in ambient light. Colors are great. Only down side is the cost.

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                5.0

                Best projector EVER

                By ToeKnife99

                from oswego, il

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Set Up
                • Interfaces Well With TV
                • Intuitive Controls

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Living Room
                  • Movies

                  Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                  Home theater has never looked better! DO IT

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                  5.0

                  Beautiful and Quite

                  By seaside

                  from Ann Arbor MI

                  About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Bright even in ECO mode
                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Quite

                  Cons

                  • NONE

                  Best Uses

                  • Larger Rooms
                  • Living Room
                  • Movies

                  Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                  What more can you ask in a girl friend....or of your HD projector. Well I do have to say I am in love with the picture quality and that this is probably the best projector that you can get for the money. That being said, I have read alot on projectors under $2000 but haven't actually own any other than this one. I am a one projector man. This unit is quite. You will not be disappointed.

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                  5.0

                  Panasonic HD Projector

                  By Don

                  from Huntington Beach, Ca

                  About Me Pro Audio / DJ

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Energy Efficient
                  • Good Remote
                  • Interfaces Well With TV
                  • Intuitive Controls

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Living Room
                    • Movies

                    Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                    Great product! The set up right out of the box was easy and clear. The unit has amazing quality

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                    5.0

                    Excellent Picture and Very Bright

                    By Jason

                    from Dallas, TX

                    About Me Practical

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Set Up
                    • Interfaces Well With TV

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Larger Rooms
                      • Living Room
                      • Movies
                      • Surround Sound Solution

                      Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                      I have the projector in a dedicated media room, but I didn't want it to be 100% dark at all times. This projector is perfect when the lights are on and off. It has the tilt feature which allows you to adjust the screen without moving the projector. It's big, but not too bulky and it is very quiet (it hangs just over our heads). Buy this and you won't be disappointed.

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                      3.0

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                      By Sergey

                      from Russia

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                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

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                            5.0

                            Incredible Picture!!!

                            By Mr. Woo

                            from Santa Barbara, CA

                            About Me Movie Enthusiast

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Set Up
                            • Good Remote

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • HD TV
                              • Living Room
                              • Movies

                              Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                              After a long time researching I decided to buy this projector...the image quality is superb.
                              Discovery channel HD looks incredible.
                              I'm using it only in ECO mode and it's still very bright.
                              I'm projecting it to a wall from 16ft, in my living room.
                              Nothing to complain so far.

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                              5.0

                              Best projector !

                              By Razzee

                              from Canada, Quebec

                              About Me Movie Enthusiast

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Set Up
                              • Good Remote

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Larger Rooms
                                • Living Room
                                • Movies

                                Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                I always had Panasonic projectors, and this is by far the best I had. it's big, bright, contrasty and colors are superb !

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                                4.0

                                Value for Money projector

                                By Sajin

                                from Denver CO

                                About Me Tech Savvy

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Brightness
                                • Easy To Set Up
                                • Good price value

                                Cons

                                • Lamp life
                                • Noisy
                                • Unattractive Design

                                Best Uses

                                • Living Room

                                Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                This if my first home projector. I debated for a long time between this one and few other 1080 Projs. i've considered 4 projectors Optoma HD33,Epson 8350,3010 & Panny Ar100u The price difference was just $300 but panny won the race coz its going to be on my living room.

                                Overall buying experince from BH was great, guys are very professional and they delivered it in time

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                                5.0

                                Awesome Projector

                                By Simwiz

                                from Saskatchewan, Canada

                                About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Brightness
                                • Contrast
                                • Lens shift

                                Cons

                                • Noisy

                                Best Uses

                                  Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                  Love:
                                  - Lens Shift
                                  - Contrast
                                  - Brightness

                                  Only downer to this projector is the noise, which is fairly audible in full lamp mode. Econo mode isn't too bad, but still more noisy than my PT-AX100u that this is replacing. Also, the physical size of the projector was unexpected, this thing is big!

                                  Overall, great picture, great clarity, good setup utilities and very bright. I use it in a living room with multiple windows so a fair bit of ambient light gets in. Even in vivid-cinema mode it is very pleasant to watch movies on with significant ambient light.

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                                  5.0

                                  Outstanding

                                  By Arthur the boxer

                                  from Irving, TX

                                  About Me Tech Savvy

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Clear Sound
                                  • Easy To Set Up
                                  • Good Remote

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Larger Rooms
                                    • Living Room
                                    • Movies
                                    • Television Shows

                                    Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                    Great picture quality

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                                    5.0

                                    I would buy it agin in a heart beat

                                    By sloppyjoe

                                    from south texas

                                    About Me Movie Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Great picture quality

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Movies

                                      Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                      I have had the projector for a week and been useing it in movies and sports and games and even tv and wow that is all i have to say it is what you been looking for in a projector i had many projectors and this one is the best i have every used

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                                      • Yes

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                                      4.0

                                      Nice and versatile

                                      By Santi

                                      from Riverside, ct

                                      About Me Movie Enthusiast

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Easy To Set Up
                                      • Good Remote

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Larger Rooms
                                        • Movies

                                        Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                        I am replacing a smaller infocus, this is much larger but still fit well hanging from the ceiling.

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                                        5.0

                                        best bang for the buck for a 1080p

                                        By toxins

                                        from Boston, MA

                                        About Me Practical, Tech Savvy

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • 1080P
                                        • Features
                                        • Good Remote
                                        • Image quality
                                        • Price

                                        Cons

                                        • Lamp life
                                        • Size

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Larger Rooms
                                        • Living Room
                                        • Movies

                                        Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                        I use it in the living room, where there's always some ambient light. The extra lumens definitely help. There's no question that for the given price, it's by far the best quality projector one can get, period. The only 2 downfalls are it's large size and below average lamp life.

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                                        4.0

                                        Really good home projector

                                        By Richie Rich

                                        from Portland, OR

                                        About Me Movie Enthusiast, Practical, Tech Savvy

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Easy To Set Up
                                        • Good Remote
                                        • Interfaces Well With TV
                                        • Intuitive Controls

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Larger Rooms
                                          • Living Room
                                          • Movies
                                          • Smaller Rooms
                                          • Television Shows

                                          Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                          This if my first home projector. I debated for a long time between this one and Panasonic's new 3D projector 1000u. The price difference was $1500 which ultimately helped me make my decision.
                                          The 100u is an awesome projector. I watched Avatar and The Dark Knight one after another on the first day and the picture quality was stunning! I had my window blinds open for part of Avatar and was still able to identify all colors and blacks. It is true what they say about Panasonic projectors - they are good in rooms with ambient light.
                                          The reason why I chose BH for making the purchase was 'coz they were the only ones offering a $300 mail-in-rebate. I've purchased two digital cameras from them before and am happy I bought my projector from them as well.

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                                          5.0

                                          pleasantly surprised

                                          By Huggy Bear

                                          from Pickering, Ontario, Canada

                                          About Me Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Clear picture
                                          • Easy To Set Up
                                          • Energy Efficient
                                          • Interfaces Well With TV
                                          • Intuitive Controls

                                          Cons

                                          • No 3D capability

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Gaming
                                          • Larger Rooms
                                          • Living Room
                                          • Movies
                                          • Television Shows

                                          Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                          This projector surpassed in quality every device I hooked up to it. Satellite TV, Blu-ray DVD,a WII player that plays TV shows and movies as well as WII games. I projected in on an 84" fixed gray screen and anyone who comes in thinks I have an 84" plasma TV hanging on my wall. The colours are sharp and accurate and the blu-ray movies are as good as if played in a movie theatre. I installed the projector under my window valance and to the delight of my wife it looks good there. Although the projector is large it is well made and attractive. The only thing it doesn't have is 3D capability but I am not at all interested in this feature so to me this projector is close to perfect.

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                                          5.0

                                          Best Bang for the Buck

                                          By Mark

                                          from Vancouver, Wa

                                          About Me Audiophile, Avid home theater creator, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

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                                          Pros

                                          • Easy To Set Up

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Larger Rooms
                                            • Living Room

                                            Comments about Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector:

                                            This is my fourth projector (Dell, Pany, Epson, and this one). I have been waiting for 1080 projectors to come down in price before making the jump. I'm glad I did! My setup is in a living room with lots of light. This projector shines as advertised! I can watch this with the blinds open! Worth every penny, especially with the mail-in rebate!

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                                            Replacement Lamps

                                            Panasonic -  ET-LAA110 Replacement Lamp for PT-AR100U
                                            • Price: $330.99
                                             

                                            This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.

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                                            Mustang -  Universal Ceiling Projector Mount, Model MV-PROJSP-FLAT
                                            • Price: $44.00
                                             

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                                            Cables & Cable Management

                                            Xtreme Cables -  High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - 3'
                                            • Price: $9.99
                                             

                                            Power Management

                                            Monster Power -  MPAV800 Power Strip and Surge Protector - 8 Outlets
                                            • Price: $28.76
                                             
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                                            What's in the Box

                                            Panasonic PT-AR100U Full HD Projector
                                            • 9.8' (3 m) Power Cord
                                            • Remote Control
                                            • 2 x AA/R6 Type Batteries
                                            • Lens Cover
                                            • 1-Year Warranty
                                             
                                             
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