Panasonic PT-AE900E Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic lcd projector operating instructions
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
LCD Projector Operating Instructions PT-AE900E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ 0183... -
Page 2: Dear Panasonic Customer
We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. The serial number of your product may be found on its bottom. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before use ...11 on the body of the fuse. Location and function of each part...13 Getting started Setting-up...18 Projection methods, Projector position, Projection distances, Setting up range using the lens shift function Connections...22 Connecting to video equipment, Connecting to equipment... -
Page 4: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. B If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, it may fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result. - Page 5 B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required.
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Page 6: Accessories
ET-PKE700). Furthermore, all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If using this projector at high elevations (above 1 400 m), set the “FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH”. (Refer to page 52.) Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions. -
Page 7: Location And Function Of Each Part
B Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. B The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red. -
Page 8: Connector Panel
˛ & # SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23, 24 and 66) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to control the projector externally. (RS-232C compatible) $ HDMI IN connector (page 23) This connector is used to input HDMI signals. -
Page 9: Projector Control Panel
Operating Instructions for the remote control unit for details. - PROJECTOR button Buttons from & to ( and . are used to operate both the projector and the other devices which have been programmed in the remote control unit. -
Page 10: Setting-Up
B Do not set up the projector vertically or tilted horizontally, otherwise it may cause damage to the projector. B It is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted at less than ±30° vertically. Setting up the projector in places that are tilted at more than ±30°... -
Page 11: Setting Up Range Using The Lens Shift
Setting up range using the lens shift function This projector can be placed in various places by controlling the shift lever at the front side of the projector to move the lens in order to adjust the position of the projected image. -
Page 12: Connections
B Refer to the list on page 64 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. B An audio system circuit is not provided with this projector. Connect the audio output of the connected equipment to a separate audio system. -
Page 13: Connecting To Computer
Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. B If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used. -
Page 14: Turning On The Power
Mains lead Remote control unit BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when ˛ you change the setup place. Adjusting the lens shift ˛... -
Page 15: Turning Off The Power
BDo not cut power to the projector in any way while the cooling fan is still operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector or unplug the mains lead from the mains socket. -
Page 16: Setting The Aspect Ratio
Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Press the ASPECT button. BPressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. -
Page 17: Selecting The Picture Mode
B If a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programmes for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note... -
Page 18: Retrieving The Saved Picture Settings
(SHUTTER) The “SHUTTER” function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is not being used for short periods of time. The projector uses less power in “SHUTTER” mode than it does in normal projection mode. - Page 19 Using the Cinema Colour Management function(C.C.M) You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colours of the projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference. Press the F or G button to select an item, press the I or H button to change the settings, and press the ENTER button for confirmation.
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Page 20: Profile Save
NOTE: B The projected image will be paused when the cursor is displayed. Press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control unit to cancel the still image. (If an adjustment menu is displayed, press the MENU button or the RETURN button twice.) B When there are same or similar colours in the projected image, these colours will also be changed. -
Page 21: On-Screen Menus
On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. Menu screen B Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. -
Page 22: Factory Default
The menu screen will be displayed. $ Press the F F or G G button to select an item from the main menu on the left side. Projector control panel The selected item will be displayed in orange. The sub-menu for the selected item will be displayed on the right side. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture # Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. $ Select the “PICTURE” menu from the main menu, and then press the ENTER button. % Press the F or G button to select an item. & Press the I or H button to adjust the value or change the setting. For items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment screen will be displayed. -
Page 24: Tv-System, Advanced Menu, Memory Save, Memory Load
TV system. dark scenes in the projected image NOTE: respectively. B When set to “AUTO”, the CONTRAST R/G/B projector automatically These items are for adjusting the distinguishes between colour temperature of the white NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ areas of the projected image by PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Position
(1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 KEYSTONE (720)/60p or 750 (720)/50p When either the projector or the signals are being input. screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will affect the image. If the projected image contains keystone... -
Page 26: Changing The Display Language
This should normally be set to “ON”. will also be displayed when an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being When the power is turned on, the projector detects which signal is input. being input, and uses that signal for projection. OSD DESIGN... -
Page 27: Back Colour
STARTUP LOGO The “Panasonic” logo will be displayed when the power is turned The “Panasonic” logo will not be displayed when the power is turned The projector will return to standby mode after the duration of the period you set has passed. -
Page 28: When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated
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Page 29: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter
Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will illuminate and the projector’s power will turn off (the TEMP indicator will flash after the power is turned off). - Page 30 Remains displayed until More than 3 000 hours* any button is pressed. * These periods of time may become shorter according to the settings of the projector. Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 3 000 hours (when “LAMP POWER” has been set to “HIGH”...
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Page 31: Before Calling For Service
B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. fuzzy. B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. B The lens may be dirty. -
Page 32: Specifications
Specifications Power supply: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 180 W [During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 0.07 W] Amps: 2.2 A - 1.1 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Display method:... -
Page 33: Appendix
Appendix List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock frequency Mode resolution frequency (dots)* (kHz) (Hz) NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525i (480i) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525p (480p) -
Page 34: Using The Serial Connector
Using the SERIAL connector The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connector. Connection... -
Page 35: Dimensions
Shutter function 0=OFF Freeze function 0=OFF Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) At the projector 68-E NGLISH Projection dimensions calculation methods Dimensions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen diagonal length. (Units for calculations: m) -
Page 36: Trademark Acknowledgements
These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. 70-E NGLISH Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ C 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan S0805-0A...