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Panasonic PT-AE1000U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic pt-ae1000u: user guide
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Operating Instructions

PT-AE1000U
Model No.

LCD Projector

(U.S.A.)
(Puerto Rico)
TQBJ0205

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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    For assistance, please call: 1 - 888 - View - PTV (843 - 9788) or send e-mail to: consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call: 787 - 750 - 4300 or visit us at http://panasonic.net Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    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 Panasonic North America Address: One Panasonic Way 4B - 9 Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: 1 - 888 - View - PTV (843 - 9788) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Projection method ... 15 Front leg adjuster and throwing angle... 15 Lens shift and positioning... 16 Connections ... 18 Before connection to the projector ... 18 Connecting with COMPONENT/VIDEO/S-VIDEO 18 Connecting with HDMI/PC ... 18 Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off ... 19 Power cord ...
  • Page 5 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ... 40 Controlling alerts ... 40 Care and Replacement ... 41 Before cleaning ... 41 Cleaning your projector ... 41 Before replacing the Lamp unit ... 42 When to replace the Lamp unit ... 42 Replacing the lamp unit... 42 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. 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 7: Cautions

    Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.
  • Page 8 It is a good idea to clean the inside of the projector before the season for humid weather arrives. Ask your nearest Authorized Service Center to clean the projector when required.

  • Page 9: Before Use

    Before use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (EUR7914Z40 x 1) Cautions when transporting Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks. The projector lens need to be handled with care.

  • Page 10: Cautions On Use

    Do not project the same image for long periods of time, as this may remain as an afterimage on the liquid crystal panel. The liquid crystal panel of the projector is built with very high precision technology to provide fine picture details. Occasionally, a few stuck pixels may appear on the screen as fixed points of blue, green or red.

  • Page 11: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Remote control Front, back and top view While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand- by mode and project mode. (page 20) Display the Main menu. Return to the previous menu. (page 29) Navigate through the...

  • Page 12: Projector

    Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury. While the projector is not in use, attach the Lens cover to protect the lens. 12 - E...
  • Page 13 Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of the vents as this may cause damage or injury. This projector should only be used with the attached Power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the projector.

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    * The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements. NOTE: Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may cause malfunction of the projector. Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt the projector body approximately ±...

  • Page 15: Projection Method

    Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, see “INSTALLATION” on page 39. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and...

  • Page 16: Lens Shift And Positioning

    Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the Lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens.
  • Page 17 When the projector is tilted and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be realigned.

  • Page 18: Connections

    Connections Before connection to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 45.

  • Page 19: Switching The Projector On/Off

    GREEN ORANGE Flashing NOTE: While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the MAIN POWER off or unplug the Power cord. The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W. Disconnecting Make sure the 1. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord from the wall outlet.

  • Page 20: Switching On The Projector

    Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect the performance of the projector. Do not attach anything on the Lens cover which may cause burns, fire or damage to the projector. Switching off the projector Power indicator 1.

  • Page 21: Projecting An Image

    23. 2. Adjust the projected image with the Lens shift dials. See "Lens shift and positioning" on page 16. 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the Front leg adjuster and adjust the angle vertically. NOTE: Do not touch the Air exhaust port as this may cause burns or injury.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Operation

    Press again to escape. 22 - E NGLISH You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 7 m. Facing to the projector Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to...

  • Page 23: Switching The Input Signal

    Switching the input signal You can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT button. Press the button several times or press I H to cycle through the input methods as follows. The actual projected image will be changed in a while.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Waveform Of The Input Signal

    Remote control operation Adjusting the waveform of the input signal You can monitor if the brightness and contrast level of the input signal is in the recommended range by displaying it in the waveform monitor. See "WAVEFORM MONITOR" on page 32. 1.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Focus And Zoom

    PICTURE menu items PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOR TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS Switching off the projector automatically You can switch off the POWER automatically by setting the SLEEP feature. Press the SLEEP button several times to cycle through the duration of time.

  • Page 26: Setting Your Own Color Profile

    Remote control operation Setting your own color profile You can adjust a selected color individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting. Press the COLOR MANAGEMENT button to open the menu. PROFILE CURSOR PROFILE SAVE Create a new profile Adjusting the selected color Select a color and adjust COLOR, TINT and BRIGHTNESS.
  • Page 27 Managing stored logs You can edit or delete the stored logs of the selected PICTURE MODE. 1. Select LOG and press ENTER. The LOG menu is displayed. PICTURE MODE : CINEMA1 POINT1 POINT2 POINT3 POINT4 POINT5 POINT6 POINT7 POINT8 ALL DELETE Sampled color 2.

  • Page 28: Settings

    Menu Navigation The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remote control. The menu options are structured and categorized. You can navigate through the menu with F G I H buttons.

  • Page 29: Main Menu And Sub-Menu

    Main menu and Sub-menu The Main menu has 5 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu. NOTE: Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. PICTURE See “PICTURE Menu” on page 31. Sub-menu items PICTURE MODE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS...
  • Page 30 Menu Navigation LANGUAGE Press F G to select the required language and press ENTER. OPTION See “OPTION Menu” on page 38. Sub-menu items INPUT GUIDE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION BACK COLOR STARTUP LOGO AUTO SEARCH HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL 30 - E NGLISH Default setting Sub-menu items...

  • Page 31: Picture Menu

    PICTURE Menu See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 28. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. Setting for a general image, such as NORMAL sports or games DYNAMIC...

  • Page 32: Dynamic Iris

    PICTURE Menu DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. • ON: Automatic adjustment • OFF: No adjustment WAVEFORM MONITOR You can monitor whether or not the luminance level of the input signal is in the recommended range by displaying it in the waveform monitor.

  • Page 33: Memory Save

    MPEG NR You can switch the automatic noise reduction system for MPEG format images on/off. The system minimizes block noise and mosquito noise to eliminate jagged edges, providing an overall smoother image. Press I H to select the required setting. •...

  • Page 34: Position Menu

    POSITION Menu See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 28. H - POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment. Move left V - POSITION You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment. Move down 34 - E NGLISH DOT CLOCK...

  • Page 35: Aspect

    ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. Aspect ratio options and projection example If you apply the aspect ratio options to the projected image, the result will be as follows. The result may differ due to the input signals. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on page 23. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Not available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals.

  • Page 36: Wss

    Enlarge Setting range: 0 to +10 OVER SCAN is not available with PC signals. KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can vertically correct keystone. Image Operation...

  • Page 37: Lens Control Menu

    4. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press repeatedly to escape the menu mode. NOTE: When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust the focus at the center of the image. The upper and lower edge might be out of focus.

  • Page 38: Option Menu

    You can choose a BLUE or BLACK screen for when the projector is idle. Press I H to select an option. STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select an option. • ON: • OFF: AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 39: Installation

    Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Switching off the projector automatically” on page 25. ALTITUDE If you use the projector at high elevations, set the fan speed to HIGH. Press I H to select HIGH or LOW. NOTE: At 1 400 m (4593 ft) above sea level, the setting must be HIGH.

  • Page 40: Temp And Lamp Indicators

    TEMP and LAMP Indicators Controlling alerts If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert as follows. 1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way.

  • Page 41: Care And Replacement

    Cleaning the Air filter If the Air filter is excessively dirty, the internal temperature of the projector increases and may cause malfunction. Clean the Air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage. 1. Place a finger at the bottom of the Air filter.

  • Page 42: Before Replacing The Lamp Unit

    The Lamp unit is consumable and the brightness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will alert you of the replacement timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. 1 800 or 2 000 hours is a rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characteristics of the lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on.

  • Page 43: Resetting The Lamp Runtime

    Resetting the LAMP RUNTIME If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when LAMP POWER has been set to NORMAL), the projector will switch to standby mode after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The resetting procedure should thus be completed within 10 minutes.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    The SHUTTER function may be in use. The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. The lens focus may not have been set correctly. The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. The lens may be dirty.

  • Page 45: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Display resolution Mode (dots) NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ 720 x 480i PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 525i (480i) 720 x 480i 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 525p (480p) 720 x 483 625p (576p) 720 x 576 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 1 125 (1 080)/50i...

  • Page 46: Serial Terminal

    Technical Information Serial terminal 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 connecter. Connection NOTE: You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.

  • Page 47: Control Commands

    Control commands Command Control contents Power ON Power OFF INPUT MAIN ENTER RETURN OCU/OCD/ Navigation buttons OCL/OCR LENS CONTROL DEFAULT FREEZE SLEEP SHUTTER PICTURE WAVEFORM ASPECT PICTURE MODE Technical Information Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.

  • Page 48: Basic Format

    3 bytes (02h) The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command.

  • Page 49: Menu Structure

    Menu structure PICTURE Menu ... 31 H PICTURE MODE ... 31 H CONTRAST... 31 H BRIGHTNESS ... 31 H COLOR... 31 H TINT... 31 H SHARPNESS ... 31 H COLOR TEMPERATURE... 31 H DYNAMIC IRIS ... 32 H WAVEFORM MONITOR ... 32 H ADVANCED MENU ...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning frequency Vertical scanning (for RGB signal) frequency Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals Color system Projection size Throw distance Screen aspect ratio...
  • Page 51 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN PC IN Connectors COMPONENT1 IN COMPONENT2 IN HDMI1 IN/HDMI2 IN SERIAL Cabinet Dimensions Weight Operating environment Certifications Power supply Operating range Weight Remote control Dimensions Ceiling bracket Options Projection screen Cable cover Specifications Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Ω...

  • Page 52: Dimensions

    Dimensions Units: mm (inch) 15 (9/16) 230 (9-1/32) 460 (18-3/32) 52 - E NGLISH...

  • Page 53: Trademark Acknowledgements

    Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh Company, Ltd.

  • Page 54: Index

    Index ...9 Accessories ...32 ADVANCED MENU ...41 Air filter ...39 ALTITUDE ...35 ASPECT ...35 Options ...23 Remote control ...11 Remote control button ...36 Signals ...38 AUTO SEARCH ...36 AUTO SETUP ...38 BACK COLOR Battery ...9 Accessory ...11 Compartment ...31, 32 BRIGHTNESS ...33 CINEMA REALITY...
  • Page 55 Navigation buttons ...12 Control panel button ...11 Remote control ...32 NR (Noise Reduction) ...38 OPTION ...38 OSD DESIGN ...38 OSD POSITION ...36 OVER SCAN PC IN ...18 Connection ...13 Terminal PICTURE ...31 Operation PIC. ADJUST, Remote control button ...25 Remote control PICTURE MODE PIC.

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