Panasonic PTAE700U-EC Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PTAE700U-EC Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PTAE700U-EC Operating Instructions Manual

Widescreen high definition home cinema projector

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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-AE700U
Model No.
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
TQBJ 0161-1
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: Important Safety Notice

    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

    Contents Preparation DYNAMIC IRIS, ADVANCE MENU, MEMORY SAVE, MEMORY LOAD, IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 TV-SYSTEM, SIGNAL MODE, Precautions with regard to Projecting sRGB-compatible pictures safety ...5 Adjusting the position...44 Horizontal position, Vertical position, Accessories ...9 DOT CLOCK, CLOCK PHASE, Before use ...9 ASPECT,AUTO SETUP Location and function of each Turning off the picture...
  • Page 4 Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on top of it or wrap it into a bundle.
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Do not short-circuit, heat or disassemble the batteries or place them into water or fire. B Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to overheat, leak, explode or catch fire, and burns or other injury may result. When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are correct.
  • Page 6: Location And Function Of Each Part

    Notes 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.
  • Page 7: Connector Panel

    Projector <Back and bottom> # Connector panel (page 13) $ Air inlet port Do not cover this port. % Power input socket (AC IN) (page 24) The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord other than the accessory power cord. &...
  • Page 8 Projector control panel & Remote control unit & 14-E NGLISH # Power indicator (pages 24, 26 and 27) This indicator illuminates red when the main power is switched on (standby mode), and it illuminates green when a picture starts to be projected. $ LAMP indicator (page 49) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit.
  • Page 9: Setting-Up

    Setting-up Projection methods In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the “OPTION” menu. Refer to page 47 for details.) BFront-desk projection BFront-ceiling projection Menu items...
  • Page 10: 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. BHorizontal lens shift About 25% of the About 25% of the...
  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections. B If the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral device or available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned.
  • Page 12: Connecting To Computer

    Connecting to computer Computer To RGB output Equipment such as an electric screen 22-E NGLISH Preparation for the remote control unit # Open the cover. $ Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. AAA batteries (two) NOTE:...
  • Page 13: Turning On The Power

    Turning on the power Before turning on the power 1. Ensure that all peripheral devices are connected properly. 2. Connect the accessory power cord. 3. Remove the lens cover. ˛ ˛ & ˛ ˛ ˛ Power indicator Lens cover Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the power.
  • Page 14: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the power ˛ ˛ Power indicator Press the POWER button. B“POWER OFF” is displayed on the screen. Press the I I or H H button to select “OK”, and then press the ENTER button. BThe lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected. (The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange while the cooling fan is still operating.) Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn off the...
  • Page 15: Correcting Keystone Distortion

    Correcting keystone distortion (KEYSTONE) When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following procedure. (Vertical keystone distortion correction only.) Press the KEYSTONE button. K E Y S T O N E Vertical keystone distortion...
  • 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. BIllustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page.
  • Page 17: Using The Color Management

    Using COLOR MANAGEMENT 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. B 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 18: Retrieving The Saved Picture Settings

    NOTE: B The projected image will be paused when the cursor is displayed. Press the MENU button to cancel the still image. (If the adjustment menu is displayed, press the MENU button twice.) B When there are same or similar colors in the projected image, these colors will also be changed.
  • Page 19: 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. MAIN MENU PICTURE menu (page 40) When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal M E N U is being input K E Y S T O N E...
  • Page 20: Factory Default

    Menu operation guide # Press the MENU button. K E Y S T O N E P I C T U R E P O S I T I O N S H U T T E R L A N G U A G E O P T I O N SELECT The “MAIN MENU”...
  • Page 21: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Press the F or G button to select an PICTURE MODE item, and then press the I or H Refer to page 29 for details. button to change the setting. CONTRAST For items with bar scales, press the This adjusts the contrast of the ENTER button or the I or H button picture.
  • Page 22: Memory Save, Memory Load

    MEMORY SAVE MEMORY LOAD Press the ENTER button to display Press the ENTER button to display the “MEMORY SAVE” menu. the “MEMORY LOAD” menu. (If any setting is not saved in the M E M O R Y S A V E “MEMORY SAVE”...
  • Page 23: Adjusting The Position

    Adjusting the position Horizontal position When the input signal is from a PC, first select “AUTO SETUP” (H-POSITION) and then press the ENTER button To move the picture to the left: I button to initiate automatic positioning. To move the picture to the right: H button If the optimum setting is not Vertical position obtained when “AUTO SETUP”...
  • Page 24: Option Settings

    Option settings Press the F or G button to select CINEMA REALITY an item, and then press the I or H [S-VIDEO/VIDEO/PC/HDMI/525i button to change the setting. (480i), 625i(576i), 1 125(1 080)/60i and 1 125(1 080)/50i YP O P T I O N O S D C I N E M A R E A L I T Y C I N E M A R E A L I T Y...
  • Page 25: When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated

    When the TEMP indicator and the LAMP indicator are illuminated There are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power and check the table below for the cause of the problem.
  • Page 26: 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). The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use.
  • Page 27 On-screen display Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 2 700 hours* button will clear the display. 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”...
  • Page 28: Before Calling For Service

    Before calling for service Before calling for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause B The power cord may not be connected. Power does not turn on. B The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. B The main power supply is not being supplied to the wall outlet.
  • Page 29: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply: 100 V - 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption: 180 W [During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 3.0 W] Amps: 2.2 A - 1.1 A LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm) Aspect ratio: 16:9 Display method:...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Dimensions

    Dimensions Projection dimensions calculation methods <Units: mm (inch)> Dimensions such as projection distances can be calculated from the screen diagonal length. (Units for calculations: m) 16:9 LW/LT Screen Width: SW=SDx0.872 Screen Height: SH=SDx0.490 Minimum Projection Distance: LW=1.2244xSD-0.056 Maximum Projection Distance: LT=2.4449xSD-0.056 *The values obtained from the formulas above are approximate.
  • Page 32: 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. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.

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