Panasonic PT-AE1000U User Manual

TQBJ0205ENGLISHLCD ProjectorOperating InstructionsModel No. PT-AE1000UBefore operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save

Before use10 - ENGLISHPreparationIn order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the s

ENGLISH - 11PreparationAbout Your ProjectorJ Front, back and top viewRemote controlNOTE: Do not drop the Remote control. Avoid contact with liquids

About Your Projector12 - ENGLISHPreparationJ Top and front viewProjectorNOTE: Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (2

About Your ProjectorENGLISH - 13PreparationJ Back and bottom viewNOTE: Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20"

14 - ENGLISHGetting StartedSetting upYou can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.*

Setting upENGLISH - 15Getting StartedYou can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projec

Setting up16 - ENGLISHGetting StartedIf the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image

Setting upENGLISH - 17Getting StartedJ Projector location rangeYou can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift dials pos

18 - ENGLISHGetting StartedConnections Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices m

ENGLISH - 19Basic OperationSwitching the projector on/offEnsure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord.J

2 - ENGLISHImportant Safety NoticeDear Panasonic Customer:This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might req

Switching the projector on/off20 - ENGLISHBasic Operation1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. The power indicator lights up in RED.2. Remove the Lens cover f

ENGLISH - 21Basic OperationProjecting an image1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device.2. Press the INPUT but

22 - ENGLISHBasic OperationRemote control operationYou can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 7 m.Q Facing to the p

Remote control operationENGLISH - 23Basic OperationYou can switch the input method manually by pressing the INPUT button. Press the button several tim

Remote control operation24 - ENGLISHBasic OperationYou can monitor if the brightness and contrast level of the input signal is in the recommended rang

Remote control operationENGLISH - 25Basic OperationYou can adjust the focus and zoom of the projected image. Press the LENS button to display the LENS

Remote control operation26 - ENGLISHBasic OperationYou can adjust a selected color individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting.

Remote control operationENGLISH - 27Basic OperationQ Managing stored logsYou can edit or delete the stored logs of the selected PICTURE MODE.1. Select

28 - ENGLISHSettingsMenu NavigationThe menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the Remote control.

Menu NavigationENGLISH - 29SettingsThe Main menu has 5 options. Select the required menu item and press ENTER to display the Sub-menu.J PICTURESee “P

Important Safety NoticeENGLISH - 3WARNING:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Menu Navigation30 - ENGLISHSettingsJ LANGUAGEPress F G to select the required language and press ENTER.J OPTIONSee “OPTION Menu” on page 38.Sub-menu

ENGLISH - 31SettingsPICTURE MenuDepending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Pre

PICTURE Menu32 - ENGLISHSettingsYou can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off.• ON: Automatic adjustment• OFF: No adjustmen

PICTURE MenuENGLISH - 33SettingsJ MPEG NRYou can switch the automatic noise reduction system for MPEG format images on/off. The system minimizes block

34 - ENGLISHSettingsPOSITION MenuYou can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment.You can move the projected image vertically for fin

POSITION MenuENGLISH - 35SettingsYou can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed.J Aspect ratio options and projection exampleIf you apply the as

POSITION Menu36 - ENGLISHSettingsJ Aspect ratio depend on signalsPress I H to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the

ENGLISH - 37SettingsLENS CONTROL MenuYou can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus and zoom of the image. See “Lens shift and position

38 - ENGLISHSettingsOPTION MenuWhen you press INPUT or the INPUT SELECT button to change the input method, the guidance appears in the upper right cor

OPTION MenuENGLISH - 39SettingsWhen installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle thr

4 - ENGLISHContentsJ Quick Steps Important Safety Notice...2Precautions with regard to safety ... 6WARNINGS ...

40 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTEMP and LAMP IndicatorsIf a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond t

ENGLISH - 41MaintenanceCare and Replacement Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector.J Cleaning the outer surf

Care and Replacement42 - ENGLISHMaintenance Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head

Care and ReplacementENGLISH - 43MaintenanceJ Removing and replacing the lamp unit1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing screw

44 - ENGLISHMaintenanceTroubleshootingShould any problem persist, contact your dealer.Problem CauseReference pagePower does not turn on. The power co

ENGLISH - 45AppendixTechnical InformationList of compatible signalsModeDisplay resolution (dots)*1*1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates

Technical Information46 - ENGLISHAppendixThe serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface speci

Technical InformationENGLISH - 47AppendixJ Control commandsCommand Control contents RemarksPON Power ONIn standby mode, all commands other than the PO

Technical Information48 - ENGLISHAppendixJ Inquiry commandsJ Basic format The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is

Technical InformationENGLISH - 49Appendix Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.Menu structureTYPE1TYPE2TYPE3POSITION Menu ...

ENGLISH - 5PreparationGetting StartedBasic OperationSettingsMaintenanceAppendixMenu Navigation...28Navigating thr

50 - ENGLISHAppendixSpecificationsPower supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 HzPower consumption240 WDuring standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 WAmps 2.8 A

SpecificationsENGLISH - 51AppendixConnectorsS-VIDEO INSingle - line, Mini DIN 4pY: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75ΩVIDEO INSingle - line, RCA pin ja

52 - ENGLISHAppendixDimensions300 (11-25/32)15 (9/16)460 (18-3/32)230 (9-1/32)60(2-11/32)147(5-25/32)130(5-3/32)110 (4-5/16)Units: mm (inch)PT-AE1000U

ENGLISH - 53AppendixTrademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trad

54 - ENGLISHAppendixIndexAAccessories ...9ADVANCED MENU ...32Air filter .

IndexENGLISH - 55AppendixNNavigation buttonsControl panel button ...12Remote control...

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6 - ENGLISHPreparationPrecautions with regard to safetyIf you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power co

Precautions with regard to safetyENGLISH - 7PreparationDuring a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result.Do

Precautions with regard to safety8 - ENGLISHPreparationDo not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode

ENGLISH - 9PreparationBefore useMake sure the following accessories are provided with your projector.Do not subject the projector to excessive vibrati