PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E cord in a power outlet. 1 Safety Precautions 3. Connect M1 to T1 according to Fig. 2 and measure the voltage. 1.1. General Guidelines 4. Change the connection of M1 from T1 to T2 and measure · For continued safety, no modification of any circuit must be the voltage again.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 2 Ext Option This projector has EXT OPTION in addition to standard on-screen menus. · There are SELF CHECK and FLICKER ADJ for service, etc. 2.1. Procedure to enter EXT OPTION 1. When the projector is power ON, press "POWER" button on the main unit or remote control unit to display "POWER OFF"...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 3 Self-Check Mode This mode is used to narrow down the location of the failure. 3.1. Procedure to enter the self-check mode Select "SELF CHECK" on "EXT OPTION" menu and press "ENTER" button on the main unit or remote control unit.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 3.3. Canceling the self-check mode Press "MENU" button on the main unit or remote control unit. 4 Flicker Adjustment Mode If replacing the optical parts (LCD Panel / LCD block) or A-P.C.Board of this projector, enter the flicker adjustment mode and minimize the flicker.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 5 Using the SERIAL Connector The serial connector which is on the back connector panel of the projector conforms to RS-232C standard. This projector can be controlled by a PC which is connected as shown in "5.1. Connection".
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 5.4. Basic Format The data sent from the PC to the projector is transmitted in the format shown below. Notes: · If sending multiple commands, check that a call back has been received from the projector for 1 command before sending the next command.
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Query Commands Parameters [Example] When controls the audio volume to +30 by a PC (Sends commands as the following:) · When a command which does not require parameters is sent, the colon (:) is not required.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 5.6. Communication Cable Specifications 5.7. Signal Selector Connecting Cable Specifications When connecting to a signal selector (ex. TW-SWS62J), use a cable with specifications below. Connecting method: Connects a video signal cable from the signal selector to "VIDEO IN", and an RGB signal cable to "RGB1 IN".
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 6 Disassembly Instructions Warning: · Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet before disassembling this projector. Caution: · While turning over a printed circuit board, be sure to put a insulating material under it to prevent a short circuit.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 6.2. Removal of Upper Case 1. Turn counterclockwise the shift lever and remove it. 4. Unscrew the 9 screws and remove the connector plate. 2. Turn the projector upside down. 3. Unscrew the 7 screws. 6.4. Removal of S-P.C.Board 1.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 3. Unscrew the 3 screws and remove the J-P.C.Board. [For PT-AE900U] [For PT-AE900E] 9. Disconnect the connector P2 and remove the ballast block. 10. While sliding the ballast grounding metal, unhook the hook section and remove it.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E unit cover. 6.8. Removal of K-P.C.Board 1. Remove the A-P.C.Board block according to the steps 1 through 3 in the section 6.3. "Removal of A-P.C.Board". 2. Unscrew the 1 screw and remove the ground fittings. 3. Loosen the 2 screws fixing the lamp unit until they idle and remove the lamp unit.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 6.10. Removal of Analysis Block 1. Remove the lamp unit according to the section 6.9. "Removal of Lamp Unit". 2. Remove the A-P.C.Board block according to the steps 1 through 3 in the section 6.3. "Removal of A-P.C.Board".
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 6.13. Replacement of LCD Panel · The procedure is described as an example of LCD panel (B). 1. Remove the LCD block according to the section 6.11. "Removal of LCD Block". 2. For replacement of LCD panel (B) or (R), remove the shading sheet.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E · When replacing LCD Panel, use a component which has 9. After the adjustment, while paying attention not to vary the adjusting result, tighten the 2 screws (upper) fixing the the same part number as the original.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 6.17. Replacement of Incidence Polarizer · The procedure is described as an example of incidence polarizer (G). 6.18. Replacement of PBS Array 1. Remove the A-P.C.Board block according to the steps 1 (Analysis Block) through 3 in the section 6.3. "Removal of A-P.C.Board".
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 8. Remove the PBS array . 4. Unscrew the 2 screws and remove the iris unit . 9. Install new PBS array. Notes: · Be careful mistake direction (inside/outside, upper/lower). · Be careful not to touch the surface of PBS array.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 7 Measurement and Adjustments 7.1. Adjustment Procedure Flowchart extension flexible cables and 3 connector extension cables. 7.2. Cautions for Adjustment Note: · Consult your dealer or Authorized Service Center for the · Never turn off the MAIN POWER switch until every fan service kit.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Repeat steps (1) to (3) until the green and blue crosshatch patterns merge into a cyan pattern. 8. After the adjustment, reassemble the projector according to the section 6.13. "Replacement of LCD Panel". 7.4.3. Adjustment Procedure Prepare 2 pieces of thick black paper (23 mm × 100 mm) that can be shaded.
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E to the steps 1 through 2 in the section 6.3. "Removal of A- P.C.Board". 2. Unscrew the 2 screws. 3. Connect the service kit (extension cables). · Each flexible cable of LCD Panels (R/G/B) - Connectors (A1/A2/A3) on A-P.C.Board ·...
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 7.5.3.3. R Reflector Adjustment 7.5.3.4. B Reflector Adjustment 1. Turn on the power and display 100 % white pattern on the 1. Turn on the power and display 100 % white pattern on the screen. screen. 2. Loosen the 2 screws fixing the mirror adjusting lever B just 2.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E projector and writes it in the file. 7.6.4. Data Transmission/Reception Color Management Data Transmission: Menu Reads the color management data from the file and transmits it to the projector. Color Management Data Reception: Receives the color management data from the projector and writes it in the file.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 7.7. Flicker Adjustment 7.7.1. Adjustment Menu 7.7.2. Explanation of Buttons B Signal Adj.: 7.7.3. Equipment to be used Sets the test signal mode to the B-signal and allows the " PC, Software for Adjustment ", " " and "OK" buttons of the B-signal to becomes active.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 2. Input a window pattern signal to PC IN (RGB) connector. Note: · Use approx. 15 % window pattern as follows. Black background (screen width) : White window width = 2 : 1 Black background (screen height) : White window height = 3 : 1 3.
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 10 Block Diagram 10.1. Power Supply Power Supply COLD +17 V K-P.C.Board MAIN POWER F001 Z001 POWER D 3.4 V SWITCH LINE SWITCHING MC201 SW001 RECTIFIER FACTOR FILTERS TRANSFORMER THERMOFUSE D 1.8 V CORRECTION A-P.C.Board FAN 14 V...
PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E 15 Replacement Parts List Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TEEC5215 SHIELD LOUVER [MECHANICAL PARTS] TESD067-1 SPRING TEWA456 SHIELD GASKET D4CDH5030004 TEMP SENSOR THEC084N SCREW(D-SUB) DFGB0112XB-0 PANASONIC BADGE...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks TQBJ0182 INSTRUCTION BOOK IC1013 C0CBCBD00008 PT-AE900U IC1016 C0EBE0000336 TQBJ0183 INSTRUCTION BOOK IC1027 C0DBEKG00004 PT-AE900E IC1028 C0DBEKG00004 TQBJ7002-1 DIRECTORY SHEET PT-AE900U IC1029...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Q3401 B1ABCF000020 TRANSISTOR PT-AE900U D9619 MA2Z72000L DIODE 2SD1819A0L TRANSISTOR PT-AE900E D9620 MA2Z72000L DIODE Q3402 B1ABCF000020 TRANSISTOR PT-AE900U D9621 MA2Z72000L DIODE 2SD1819A0L...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks L1126 G1C330MA0077 COIL R1051 ERJ2GEJ332X RESISTOR L1127 G1C330MA0077 COIL R1053 ERJ2GEJ473X M 47K OHM, 0.063W L1128 J0JCC0000168 FILTER R1054 ERJ3GEYJ221V RESISTOR...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1125 ERJ2GEJ562X M5.6K OHM, 0.063W R1206 ERJ3GEYJ101V M 100 OHM,J,1/16W R1126 ERJ2GEJ560 M 560 OHM, 0.063W R1207 ERJ2GEJ473X M 47K OHM, 0.063W...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R1292 ERJ2GEJ3R9X M 3.9 OHM, 0.063W R1637 ERJ3GEYJ473V M 47KOHM,J,1/16W R1293 ERJ2GEJ102X M 1K OHM, 0.063W R1638 ERJ3GEYJ473V M 47KOHM,J,1/16W R1295 ERJ2GEJ101X M 100 OHM, 0.063W...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks R3405 ERJ3GEYJ472V M 4.7KOHM,J,1/16W C1023 ECJ1VF1A225Z CAPACITOR R3406 ERJ3GEYJ472V M 4.7KOHM,J,1/16W PT-AE900U C1030 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V ERJ3GEYJ153V M 15KOHM, J,1/16W...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1123 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V C1200 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V C1124 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V C1201 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V C1125 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C1434 F2G1E3300010 CAPACITOR C1535 ECJ1VF1A105Z C 1UF, Z, 50V C1435 F2G1E3300010 CAPACITOR C1536 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V C1436 ECJ0EF1C104Z C 0.1UF, 16V...
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PT-AE900U / PT-AE900E Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks Ref. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks C2005 ECJ3YF1C475Z C 4.7UF, Z, 16V SW2005 EVQPLHA15 SWITCH C3401 ECJ0EB1C103K C 0.01UF, 16V PT-AE900U SW2006 EVQPLHA15 SWITCH C3402 F2G0J3300014 CAPACITOR...
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