Operating Instructions LCD Projector Model No. PT-AE4000E Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully, and save this manual for future use. Please read the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM for more details.
Important Information Important Safety Notice Important Information 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.
CAUTION: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions, which includes using the provided power cord and shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral device. If you use serial port to connect PC for external control of projector, you must use optional RS-232C serial interface cable with ferrite core. Any unauthorised changes or modifications to this equipment will void the user’s authority to operate.
PT-AE4000E includes the following features and many more… JJQuick steps 11 Set up your projector Lens Memory See “Setting up” on page 14. Memorize focus/zoom position of the lens, for easy transition between different aspect contents (ex. 16:9 to 2.35:1). With auto switching capability. 22 Connect with other devices Waveform Monitor See “Connections” on page 15. Adjust the luminance level of the input signal to display full dynamic range of the content.
Preparation About Your Projector.................................... 11 Remote control...................................................11 Projector body................................................... 12 Getting Started Setting up...................................................... 14 Screen size and throw distance........................ 14 Projection method............................................. 14 Lens shift and positioning.................................. 15 Connections................
Precautions with regard to safety Important Information WARNING POWER The mains socket or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. zz If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
Do not place your hands or other objects close to the air outlet port. Doing so will cause burns or damage your hands or other objects. zz Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not place your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port. Do not look into or touch the lights emitted from the lens while the projector is being used. Doing so can cause burns or loss of sight. zz Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens.
Precautions with regard to safety Important Information ON USE/INSTALLATION Do not put your weight on this projector. You could fall or the projector could break, and injury will result. zz Be especially careful not to let young children stand or sit on the projector. Do not place the projector in extremely hot locations. Doing so will cause the outer casing or internal components to deteriorate, or result in fire. zz Take particular care in locations exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves.
Cautions on use In order to get the picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over windows and turn off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Depending on where the projector is used, air exhaust vents or the warm air from air conditioning can cause a shimmering effect on the screen. For this reason, take care not to shield the air exhaust vents and consider the direction of the air flowing from air conditioning.
Precautions with regard to safety Important Information Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for N2QAYB000450 Safety cable TTRA0141 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Lens cover (x1) TXFKK01REGZ (Attached to the projector by default.
Preparation About Your Projector Remote control While MAIN POWER is on, switch between standby mode and projection mode. Remote control signal emitter Emit remote control signal. Display the PICTURE menu or ADVANCED MENU. Switch to cycle through the PICTURE MODE. Display the VIERA LINK MENU. Button backlight When any button is pressed, the button backlight is lit. Without any operation, it gets darker after 5 seconds and goes off after next 5 seconds. Display the ZOOM/FOCUS menu.
About Your Projector Projector body JJ Top and front view Air exhaust port Heated air comes out of this opening. Lens shift dials • Vertical Lens shift dials • Horizontal Preparation Power/LAMP/TEMP indicators Air filter MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off. Projection lens Lens cover Protects the projection lens from dust or dirt. Remote control signal receptor Air exhaust port INPUT SELECT Switch to cycle through the input method.
About Your Projector JJ Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock which is provided with the projector. Compatible with the Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Top cover Hold the top cover at the back corner and slightly push up to open. Air intake port AC IN Connect the mains lead to supply electronic power to the projector. Safety cable attachment point Attach the safety cable when mounted on the ceiling. Front leg adjusters Screw up/down to adjust the projection angle.
Getting Started Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2 × zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. Projected image SH SD Screen Screen SW All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and may differ from the actual measurements. Throw distance (16:9) Throw distance (2.35:1) Getting Started Screen Diagonal Minimum distance Maximum distance Minimum distance (SD) (LW) (LT) (LW)*1 2.03 m (80") 2.4 m (7'10") 4.
Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens. JJ Adjusting the lens shift dials Vertical shift QQ Horizontal shift You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 40 % horizontally off-centre from the screen and then adjust the image position with the Lens shift dial • Horizontal.
Basic Operation Switching the projector on/off Mains lead JJ Connecting 111 Make sure the shape of the mains plug and the AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, then push the plug all the way in. 222 Align the side of the power cord secure lock with the side guide rail of the AC IN terminal of the projector and slide it in. 333 Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until it clicks. Latch Rail guide 444 Connect the mains plug to a mains socket.
Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Power indicator (2) (3) (1) 111 Remove the lens cover from the lens. 222 Switch MAIN POWER on. 333 Press the power button. The power indicator lights up in green after flashing for a while. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See “STARTUP LOGO” in “OPTION menu” of the functional instructions that is in the provided CD‑ROM. The power indicator lights up in red.
Projecting an image Selecting the input signal 111 Switch on the connected devices. Press the play button of the required device. 222 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the required input method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” of the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM. NOTE: •• AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from the connected devices is detected automatically.
Settings Menu Navigation Navigating through the MENU JJ Displaying the main menu 111 Press ▲ ▼ to scroll to the required main menu item and press the ENTER button to select. Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance. The selected item is highlighted in orange and the sub-menu is displayed on the right. See “Menu list” on page 20.
Menu Navigation Menu list The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with ▲ ▼ ◄ ► buttons. NOTE: •• •• •• •• The underlined items are factory default settings. Some default settings vary by the selected input signal. Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal. Some settings are adjustable without any signals. PICTURE It is possible to adjust the picture quality.
Menu Navigation POSITION It is possible to adjust the image size and position.
Menu Navigation OPTION It is possible to change the option settings. INPUT GUIDE ▲ DELAY TIME DETAILED SIMPLE OFF TYPE1 TYPE3 TYPE2 CENTRE LOWER CENTRE UPPER LEFT UPPER RIGHT LOWER LEFT LOWER RIGHT UPPER CENTRE 0 SEC. 8 SEC. INPUT OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION BACK COLOUR 2 SEC. 10 SEC. POWER ON/OFF SLEEP OFF 150 MIN.
VIERA Link Using the Link functions (VIERA Link) JJ VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this projector remote control. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment. For details of the operations for the connected equipment, please read the manual of the equipment. QQ Access and operate the menu of the equipment 111 Press the VIERA Link button and display the VIERA LINK MENU. 222 Press ▲ ▼ to select VIERA LINK CONTROL.
VIERA Link JJ Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with this projector remote control. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment. QQ Access and operate the speaker volume 111 Select HOME CINEMA VOLUME in the VIERA LINK MENU and press the ENTER button. Volume side bar will be displayed. 222 Press ◄ ► to adjust the volume of the equipment. QQ MUTE setting 111 Select HOME CINEMA MUTE in VIERA LINK MENU and press the ENTER button.
Maintenance TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follows. 111 Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off the projector in proper way. 222 Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP and/ or TEMP indicators. 333 Follow the following instruction for each indication and solve the problem.
Care and Replacement Cleaning the projector JJ Before cleaning the projector Switch off MAIN POWER in proper way and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Unplug all the cables from the projector. JJ 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 water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
Care and Replacement Replacing the lamp unit JJ Before replacing the lamp unit Switch off MAIN POWER in proper way and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Wait for more than 1 hour and make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough. Unplug all the cables from the projector. Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE4000).
Care and Replacement JJ Removing and replacing the lamp unit 111 Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely. Lamp unit fixing screws 444 Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction of insertion is correct. Press the top of the lamp unit downwards and make sure the unit is installed securely.
Troubleshooting Should any problem persist, contact your dealer. Problem Cause Power does not turn on. The mains lead may not be connected. MAIN POWER is turned off. No electric supply is at the mains socket. TEMP indicator is lit or flashes. LAMP indicator is lit or flashes. The lamp unit has not been securely installed. The circuit breakers have tripped. No picture appears. The signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly. The input selection setting may not be correct.
Appendix Technical Information Ceiling mount bracket safeguards The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed for sufficient safety. However, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting on the ceiling for safety and security. Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver. M4×0.7 9 mm Torque: 1.25 ± 0.
Technical Information List of compatible signals 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 SVGA WIDE720 XGA WIDE768 MXGA SXGA SXGA60+ WIDE768-2 WIDE800 WIDE900 WIDE1080/60 WIDE1080/50 Scanning frequency H V (kHz) (Hz) Display Display resolution (dots)*1 - 720 × 480i 15.
Technical Information Specifications Power supply AC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption Less than 240 W During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W (at 220 V) Amps 3.0 A - 1.5 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 (1 920 × 1 080) × 3 panels Motorised zoom (2 ×)/Motorised focus F 1.9 - 3.2, f 22.4 mm - 44.
Technical Information 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], 75 Ω Single-line, D-sub HD 15-pin (female) COMPUTER 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 Single-line, RCA pin jack × 3 Y: 1.
Technical Information Trademark acknowledgements HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. 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.
Index A L Accessories .................................. 10 AC IN ............................................ 13 Air exhaust port . ........................... 12 Air filter . ........................................ 12 Replacing ............................... 26 Air intake port . .............................. 13 LAMP Indicator status . ..................... 25 LAMP Indicator . ..................... 12 LAMP RUNTIME . ......................... 28 Lamp unit Replacing ...............................
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