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- Page 1 LCD Projector POWER LIGHT INPUT COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU Operating Instructions ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER PT-AE500U LCD PROJECTOR Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ 0133...
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Page 2: Important Safety Notice
We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new plug. This plug will only fit a grounding- product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. type power outlet. This is a safety feature. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Precautions with regard to safety Preparation TV-SYSTEM, SIGNAL MODE, WARNING Projecting sRGB-compatible pictures IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice Adjusting the position....40 Precautions with regard to smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power Horizontal position, Vertical position, safety .........5... - Page 4 Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. B Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this cord plug.
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Page 5: Accessories
When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarities (+ and -) are Accessories correct. B If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your projector. -
Page 6: Location And Function Of Each Part
If using this projector at high elevations (above 1 400 m), Location and function of each part set the “FAN CONTROL” to “HIGH”. (Refer to page 43.) Failure to observe this may result in malfunctions. Projector <Top, right and front> Notes on use &... - Page 7 Projector Connector panel <Back and bottom> & & # Air outlet port # TRIGGER output jack (pages 18, 19 and 20) Do not cover this port. This jack outputs 12 V when the power is turned on. Connect this jack to equipment such as an electric screen.
- Page 8 # TEMP indicator (page 44) Projector control panel This indicator illuminates if an abnormally high temperature is detected inside the projector. If the temperature rises above a certain level, the power supply will be turned off automatically and the indicator will flash. $ LAMP indicator (page 45) This indicator illuminates when it is time to replace the lamp unit.
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Page 9: Setting-Up
Setting-up Projection methods Projector position In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods <Units: mm (inch)> Top edge of screen are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up Projection distance method. (The projection method can be set from the “OPTION” menu. Refer SH: Image height to page 43 for details.) Screen... -
Page 10: Connections
Connections Connecting to equipment compatible with YP Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before ) signals connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. DVD player B If the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not included with the component or available as an option, you may need to fashion a cable to suit the component concerned. -
Page 11: Connecting To Computer
Preparation for the remote control unit Connecting to computer # Open the cover. Computer $ Insert the batteries so that the To RGB polarities are correct, and then close the output cover. Equipment such as an electric screen AAA batteries (two) NOTE: B Do not drop the remote control unit. -
Page 12: Turning On The Power
Turning on the power Before turning on the power 1, Ensure that all components Press the input select button to select the & are connected properly. input signal. 2, Connect the accessory power cord. Input select 3, Remove the lens cover. button ˛... -
Page 13: Turning Off The Power
Turning off the power ˛ POWER LIGHT INPUT COMPONENT KEYSTONE MENU ˛ ENTER NORMAL FREEZE MODE MEMORY ASPECT PICTURE USER NOTE: B During projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emitting a small noise as it operates. Turning the lamp on or off will cause this ˛... -
Page 14: Correcting Keystone Distortion
Correcting keystone distortion (KEYSTONE) Selecting the picture mode (PICTURE MODE) When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following by the following procedure. -
Page 15: Setting The Aspect Ratio
Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) ASPECT Input signal Projected image 4:3 input signal 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 ENTER aspect ratio according to the successive settings 16:9... -
Page 16: Turning On The Button Lights
Turning on the button lights (LIGHT) Retrieving the saved picture settings (USER MEMORY) The picture settings adjusted according to the instructions on page 36 can be Press the LIGHT button. B The buttons on the remote control unit will be saved and retrieved. -
Page 17: 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 36) POSITION menu (page 40) LANGUAGE menu (page 41) M E N U When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO... -
Page 18: Factory Default
Menu operation guide & Press the F F or G G button to select an # Press the MENU button. Unavailable on- item, and then press the I I or H H M E N U screen menu items button to change or adjust the POWER K E Y S T O N E setting. -
Page 19: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture TINT ADVANCE MENU (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YP /PC only) Picture settings can be adjusted in This adjusts the flesh tones in the more detail. Press the F or G button to select an When a DVI signal is being input picture. -
Page 20: Projecting Srgb-Compatible Pictures
MEMORY SAVE TV-SYSTEM Projecting sRGB- Press the ENTER button to display (S-VIDEO/VIDEO only) compatible pictures the “MEMORY SAVE” menu. T V - S Y S T E M A U T O N T S C sRGB is an international color M E M O R Y S A V E M E M O R Y 1 reproduction standard (IEC61966-2-... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Position
Adjusting the position AUTO SETUP B When YP signals are being (PC only) input, “CLOCK PHASE” can be “H-POSITION”, “V-POSITION”, Horizontal position adjusted only when HDTV60/ When the input signal is from a “DOT CLOCK” and “CLOCK HDTV50/750p signals are PC, first select “AUTO SETUP”... -
Page 22: Option Settings
Option settings Press the F or G button to select PC PRIORITY FRONT/REAR LAMP POWER an item, and then press the I or H (PC only) F R O N T / R E A R F R O N T L A M P P O W E R H I G H button to change the setting. -
Page 23: 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 LAMP indicator information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the Indicator Illuminated (red) Flashing (red) -
Page 24: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter
Cleaning and replacing the air filter Replacing the lamp unit If the air filter becomes clogged with dust, the internal temperature of the projector will rise, the TEMP indicator will flash and the projector power will NOTE: turn off. The air filter should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use. B If you need the lamp replacement, please purchase the lamp unit from our customer service. - Page 25 ' Install the lamp unit cover, and , Press and hold the ENTER On-screen display Lamp indicator warning then use a Phillips screwdriver button for approximately 3 light to securely tighten the lamp seconds. unit cover fixing screws. O P T I O N ( Insert the power cord plug into O S D Displayed for 30...
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Page 26: Before Calling For Service
Before calling for service Cleaning and maintenance Before calling for service, check the following points. Before carrying out cleaning and maintenance, be Problem Possible cause Page sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the Power does not – B The power cord may not be connected. wall outlet. -
Page 27: Specifications
Specifications COMPONENT IN: Power supply: 100 V – 240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Y, P Single-line, RCA pin jack x 3 Power consumption: 180 W [During standby (when fan is 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω stopped): Approx. 1.0 W] 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω... -
Page 28: Appendix
Appendix List of compatible signals Connector pin wiring B The pin layout and signal names for the S-VIDEO input connector are Scanning Display Dot clock shown below. frequency Picture Mode resolution frequency Format quality* (dots)* (MHz) Pin No. Signal (kHz) (Hz) Earth (Luminance signal) NTSC/NTSC4.43/... -
Page 29: Dimensions
Dimensions B The pin layout and signal names for the DVI-D input connector are shown <Units: mm (inch)> below. (interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer) External view Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 3+ T.M.D.S data 2+ +5 V T.M.D.S data 2/4 shield... -
Page 30: 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. All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. 58-E NGLISH...