PT-AE1000U.book Page 1 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Operating Instructions Model No. PT-AE1000U 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 (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call: 787 - 750 - 4300 or visit us at http://panasonic.net (Puerto Rico) Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 2 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 3 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Important Safety Notice WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 4 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Contents J Quick Steps 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. Important Safety Notice.............................. 2 Preparation Precautions with regard to safety ............. 6 WARNINGS ........................................................... 6 CAUTIONS............................................................. 7 Before use.................................................... 9 2.
1:40 PM w Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation........................................28 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ..................... 40 Navigating through the MENU ..............................28 Main menu and Sub-menu....................................29 Controlling alerts .................................................. 40 H - POSITION .......................................................34 V - POSITION .......................................................34 DOT CLOCK ..................
PT-AE1000U.book Page 6 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, otherwise fire or electric shocks could result. Check that no more smoke is coming out, and then contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
Page 7 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Precautions with regard to safety During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable. Electric shocks can result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. Fire or electric shocks can result. Do not place your skin into the light beam while the projector is being used. 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 8 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result. Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 9 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation Before use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control (EUR7914Z40 x 1) AA batteries for Remote control (x 2) Lens cover (TXFKK01VKD4) Power cord for continental Europe (K2CG3FZ00008 x 1) Cautions when transporting Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration or shocks. The projector lens need to be handled with care.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 10 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation Before use Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 11 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation About Your Projector Remote control J Front, back and top view Remote control signal emitter While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between standby mode and project mode. (page 20) Turn the button backlight of Remote control on/off. (page 22) Display the Main menu. Return to the previous menu. (page 29) Navigate through the menus with F G H I, and activate the menu item with ENTER.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 12 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Preparation About Your Projector Projector J Top and front view Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening. Lens shift dial/Vertical (page 16) Lens shift dial/Horizontal (page 16) Air filter (page 41) MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off (page 20) Projection lens Lens cover Protects the Projection lens from dust or dirt. Remote control signal receptor (page 22) Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening.
Page 13 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM About Your Projector J Back and bottom view Air intake port Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Kensington, to protect your projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Preparation PT-AE1000U.book Top cover Hold at the back corner of the Top cover and slightly push up to open. (page 42) Air intake port AC IN Connect the Power cord to supply electronic power to the projector.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 14 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up Screen size and throw distance Getting Started SH You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SD SW Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Diagonal length (SD) 1.01 m 1.27 m 1.52 m 1.77 m 2.03 m 2.28 m 2.54 m 3.05 m 3.81 m 5.08 m (40") (50") (60") (70") (80") (90") (100") (120") (150") (200") Screen height (SH) 0.50 m (1'7") 0.62 m (2') 0.75 m (2'5") 0.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 15 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up Projection method J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK J Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING J Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from rear Getting Started 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 16 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 17 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up J Projector location range You can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift dials possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21 for available placement.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 18 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Connections Before connection to the projector Getting Started 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. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 19 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Switching the projector on/off Power cord Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord. J Connecting J Disconnecting Make sure to use the Power cord which is provided with the projector. 1. Ensure the shape of the power cord plug and the AC IN connector on the side of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off. 1.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 20 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Power indicator (1) (3) (2) 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. 3. Press the POWER button. Basic Operation The power indicator lights up in RED. 2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See "STARTUP LOGO" on page 38.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 21 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 1. Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 2. Press the INPUT button to select the required input method if needed. See "Switching the input signal" on page 23. The image will be projected on the screen. NOTE: AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically. See "AUTO SEARCH" on page 38.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 22 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Remote control operation Operating range You can operate the projector with the Remote control within the remote range 7 m. Q Facing to the projector Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the Remote control signal receptor on front of the projector and press the required buttons to operate. Q Facing to the screen Ensure the Remote control emitter is facing to the screen and press the required buttons to operate the projector.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 23 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Remote control operation 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 24 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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. Project a commercial adjusting signal. 2. Press the WAVEFORM button to display the waveform monitor. OFF FULL SCAN Basic Operation SINGLE LINE SCAN Deactivate the waveform monitor.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 25 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Remote control operation Adjusting the focus and zoom You can adjust the focus and zoom of the projected image. Press the LENS button to display the LENS control menu. See "LENS CONTROL Menu" on page 37. Switching the picture mode You can switch the preset picture mode settings by pressing the PIC. MODE button. Press the button until the required setting is selected. See "PICTURE MODE" on page 31.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 26 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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 LOG PROFILE SAVE 3. Select a menu item and the I H to adjust each item level. The result box is displayed on the right of the cursor and shows the adjusted color.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 27 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Remote control operation Q 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. J Loading saved profiles When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE MODE setting, you can keep them as you defined until the PROFILE is set to NORMAL. PICTURE MODE : CINEMA1 1. Select the required PICTURE MODE and press ENTER. POINT1 2.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 28 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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. Navigating through the MENU J Displaying the Main menu 3. Press I H to adjust or set the selected item. Press MENU button to display the Main menu and the operating guidance.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 29 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Menu Navigation 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 J See “PICTURE Menu” on page 31.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 30 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Menu Navigation J LANGUAGE Press F G to select the required language and press ENTER. J OPTION See “OPTION Menu” on page 38.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 31 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM PICTURE Menu COLOR You can adjust the color saturation of the projected image. 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 32 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM PICTURE Menu DYNAMIC IRIS ADVANCED MENU 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. If the waveform is not in the range, adjust it for the best quality.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 33 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM PICTURE Menu J 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. • ON: Active • OFF: Deactive NOTE: MPEG NR is for MPEG images only. MPEG NR is not available with PC and HDMI (VGA60) signals. J CINEMA REALITY 1.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 34 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM POSITION Menu DOT CLOCK See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 28. If you have interference patterns on the projected image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the clock frequency. H - POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment. Move left Move right CLOCK PHASE V - POSITION You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 35 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM POSITION Menu ASPECT You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed. J 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 36 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM POSITION Menu J Aspect ratio depend on signals Press I H to cycle through the aspect ratio options. The cycle pattern depends on the connected signals.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 37 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM LENS CONTROL Menu ZOOM/FOCUS You can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus and zoom of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16. 1. Press ENTER to display test pattern 1. Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust the zoom. RETURN ENTER FOCUS ZOOM 2. Press ENTER to display test pattern 2. Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust the zoom. RETURN ENTER FOCUS ZOOM 3.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 38 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM OPTION Menu OSD POSITION You can change the position where to display the menu. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 28. UPPER LEFT INPUT GUIDE OFF SIMPLE DETAILED Function Turn off the guidance. Display the input method by text. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 5 seconds without any operation. Display the input method by graphic. The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 10 seconds without any operation.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 39 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM OPTION Menu LAMP RUNTIME When installing the projector, select the projection method according to the projector position. Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” on page 15.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 40 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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. 2. Find out the cause of the problem. 3. Follow the instructions for each indication below and solve the problem. 4.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 41 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Care and Replacement Before cleaning Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Cleaning your projector J Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 42 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Care and Replacement Before replacing the Lamp unit Ensure the projector is switched off. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement Lamp unit (ET-LAE1000). NOTE: Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards. Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 43 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Care and Replacement J Removing and replacing the lamp unit 1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Lamp unit fixing screws 2. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit lock. 3. Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector. Lamp unit lock 4. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 44 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Cause Power does not turn on. The power cord may not be connected. The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. No electric supply is at the wall outlet. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed. No picture appears. The video signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 45 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Technical Information Mode NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 625i (576i) 525p (480p) 625p (576p) 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125 (1 080)/50p 750 (720)/60p 750 (720)/50p VGA480 WIDE480 SVGA WIDE600 WIDE720 XGA WIDE768 MXGA SXGA SXGA60+ WIDE768-2 WIDE800 WIDE900 Display resolution (dots)*1 Scanning frequency H (kHz) V (kHz) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 46 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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. J Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (male) PC NOTE: You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 47 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Technical Information J Control commands Command Control contents PON Power ON POF Power OFF Remarks In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control. If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 48 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Technical Information J Inquiry commands Command Control contents Parameter QPW Power status 000 = OFF 001 = ON QFZ FREEZE status 0 = OFF 1 = ON SVD = S-VIDEO IN Parameter: (page 23) HD1 = HDMI1 IN VID = VIDEO IN HD2 = HDMI2 IN RG1 = PC IN CP2 = COMPONENT2 IN CP1 = COMPONENT1 IN 0 = OFF 1 = 60 min. 2 = 90 min. 3 = 120 min. 4 = 150 min. 5 = 180 min. 6 = 210 min. 7 = 240 min.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 49 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Technical Information 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 ....
PT-AE1000U.book Page 50 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 240 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W Amps 2.8 A - 1.2 A LCD panel Panel size (diagonal) 0.74 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio 16 : 9 Display method 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method Active matrix method Pixels 2 073 600 (1 980 x 1 080) x 3 panels Lens Motorized zoom (2x)/Motorized focus F 1.9 - 3.2, f 22.4 mm - 44.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 51 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Specifications S-VIDEO IN Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN Single - line, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω RGB PC IN Connectors COMPONENT1 IN COMPONENT2 IN R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω G.SYNC 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω HD/SYNC TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible VD TTL high impedance, automatic positive/negative polarity compatible Y, PB/CB, PR/CR Y: 1.
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 53 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM 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.
PT-AE1000U.book Page 54 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Index A Accessories ................................................9 ADVANCED MENU ...................................32 Air filter .....................................................41 ALTITUDE ................................................39 ASPECT ...................................................35 Options ..................................................35 Remote control ........................................
PT-AE1000U.book Page 55 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Index N S Navigation buttons Control panel button .................................12 Remote control ........................................11 Basic format ........................................... 48 Cable specifications ................................. 48 Communication settings ............................ 46 Connection ............................................ 46 Control commands ..................................
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