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Panasonic PT-AE900U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic lcd projector operating instructions model no. pt-ae900u
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Operating Instructions

Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
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 www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

LCD Projector

PT-AE900U
Model No.
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
TQBJ 0182
R

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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. 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 www.panasonic.co.jp/global/...

  • Page 2: Warning

    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: Table Of Contents

    Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America. Address: One Panasonic Way 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: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. B 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 5 B If dust is left to build up inside the projector without being cleaned out, it can result in fire or problems with operation. B 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 6: Accessories

    ET-PKE700). Furthermore, all installation work should only be carried out by a qualified technician. If using this projector at high elevations (above 1 400 m), set the “FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH”. (Refer to page 53.) Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions.

  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Each Part

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

  • Page 8: Connector Panel

    ˛ & # SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23, 24 and 66) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in order to control the projector externally. (RS-232C compatible) $ HDMI IN connector (page 23) This connector is used to input HDMI signals.

  • Page 9: Projector Control Panel

    - PROJECTOR button Buttons from & to ( and . are used to operate both the projector and the other devices which have been programed in the remote control unit. Be sure to press the PROJECTOR button before operating the projector.

  • Page 10: Setting-Up

    B Do not set up the projector vertically or tilted horizontally, otherwise it may cause damage to the projector. B It is recommended that you set up the projector in a place that is tilted at less than ±30° vertically. Setting up the projector in places that are tilted at more than ±30°...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Range Using The Lens Shift

    Setting up range using the lens shift function This projector can be placed in various places by controlling the shift lever at the front side of the projector to move the lens in order to adjust the position of the projected image.

  • Page 12: Connections

    B Refer to the list on page 64 for details on compatible signals which can be input to the projector. B An audio system circuit is not provided with this projector. Connect the audio output of the connected equipment to a separate audio system.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Computer

    Place the projector as far away from light sources as possible. B If facing the remote control unit toward the screen to operate the projector, the operating range of the remote control unit will be limited by the amount of light reflection loss caused by the characteristics of the screen used.

  • Page 14: Turning On The Power

    BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input signal. Follow the procedure below when you set the projector up first, and when you change the setup place. Adjusting the lens shift BUse the shift lever to adjust the ˛...

  • Page 15: Turning Off The Power

    BDo not cut power to the projector in any way while the cooling fan is still operating. Be careful not to switch off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector or unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

  • Page 16: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Press the ASPECT button. BPressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below.

  • Page 17: Selecting The Picture Mode

    B If a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, it may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. B If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programs for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that...

  • Page 18: Retrieving The Saved Picture Settings

    (SHUTTER) The “SHUTTER” function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture when the projector is not being used for short periods of time. The projector uses less power in “SHUTTER” mode than it does in normal projection mode.

  • Page 19: Using The Cinema Color Management Function

    Using the Cinema Color Management function(C.C.M) You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colors of the projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference. Press the F or G button to select an item, press the I or H button to change the settings, and press the ENTER button for confirmation.

  • Page 20: Profile Save

    B The colors white, gray and black cannot be adjusted. B If the same colors are adjusted separately, these colors may not be adjusted to suit your preference. B You can adjust a maximum of 8 colors (“POINT1-8”) for each user (“USER1/2/3”).

  • Page 21: On-Screen Menus

    On-screen menus Menu screens The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by selecting the operations from on-screen menus. The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. Menu screen B Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.

  • Page 22: Factory Default

    The menu screen will be displayed. $ Press the F F or G G button to select an item from the main menu on the left side. Projector control panel The selected item will be displayed in orange. The sub-menu for the selected item will be displayed on the right side.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture # Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. $ Select the “PICTURE” menu from the main menu, and then press the ENTER button. % Press the F or G button to select an item. & Press the I or H button to adjust the value or change the setting. For items with selective setting or a bar scale, the individual adjustment screen will be displayed.

  • Page 24: Tv-System, Advanced Menu, Memory Save, Memory Load

    NOTE: respectively. B When set to “AUTO”, the CONTRAST R/G/B projector automatically These items are for adjusting the distinguishes between color temperature of the white areas NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ of the projected image by changing PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Position

    108 MHz or higher are being input, interference KEYSTONE may not be completely When either the projector or the eliminated when the “DOT screen is tilted, the keystone CLOCK” and “CLOCK PHASE” distortion will affect the image. If the adjustments are carried out.

  • Page 26: Changing The Display Language

    AUTO SETUP B Keystone distortion of the on- (PC only) screen display will not be “H-POSITION”, “V-POSITION”, corrected. “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK B Keystone distortion may remain PHASE” are automatically adjusted depending on the lens shift according to the input signal. adjustment.

  • Page 27: Back Color

    STARTUP LOGO of a screen. REAR When using a translucent screen. The “Panasonic” logo will be displayed when the power is turned The “Panasonic” logo will not be displayed when the power is turned 52-E NGLISH OFF TIMER LAMP POWER This setting changes the lamp brightness.

  • Page 28: When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated

    problem.

  • Page 29: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Cleaning and replacing the air filter If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will illuminate and the projector’s power will turn off (the TEMP indicator will flash after the power is turned off).
  • Page 30 Remains displayed until More than 3 000 hours* any button is pressed. * These periods of time may become shorter according to the settings of the projector. Lamp unit replacement procedure NOTE: B If the lamp usage time has passed 3 000 hours (when “LAMP POWER” has been set to “HIGH”...

  • Page 31: Before Calling For Service

    B The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. fuzzy. B The lens focus may not have been set correctly. B The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen. B The lens may be dirty.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 180 W [During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 0.08 W] Amps: 2.2 A - 1.0 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Display method:...

  • Page 33: Appendix

    Appendix List of compatible signals Scanning Display Dot clock frequency Mode resolution frequency (dots)* (kHz) (Hz) NTSC/NTSC4.43/ 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525i (480i) 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 625i (576i) 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 525p (480p)

  • Page 34: Using The Serial Connector

    Using the SERIAL connector 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 connector. Connection...

  • Page 35: Dimensions

    Shutter function 0=OFF Freeze function 0=OFF Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) At the projector 68-E NGLISH Projection dimensions calculation methods Dimensions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen diagonal length. (Units for calculations: m)

  • Page 36: Trademark Acknowledgements

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

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