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Page 1: Operating Instructions
LCD Projector Operating Instructions PT-AE700E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ 0162-1... -
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
If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, or if the projector is dropped or the cabinet is broken, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. B Continued use of the projector in this condition may result in fire or electric shocks. B Contact an Authorised Service Centre for repairs. - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Accessories
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 Authorised Service Centre to clean the projector when required. -
Page 6: 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 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 mains lead is connected here. Do not use any mains lead other than the accessory mains lead. - Page 8 This button is used to display the “COLOUR MNGMT” menu. 1 ASPECT button (page 30) This button is used for aspect adjustment (vertical and horizontal proportions). 2 NORMAL button (page 39) This button is used to reset the projector adjustment values to the factory default settings. NGLISH...
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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.) -
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. -
Page 11: Connections
B Refer to the list on page 58 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 12: 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 13: Turning On The Power
Mains lead Remote control unit 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 ˛... -
Page 14: 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 mains lead from the mains socket. -
Page 15: Correcting Keystone Distortion
To obtain the best picture quality, set up the projector and screen in such a way that the amount of keystone correction required is as minimal as possible. -
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: Using The Color Management
Using COLOR MANAGEMENT You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colours 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 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 colours in the projected image, these colours 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/... -
Page 20: Factory Default
S H U T T E R L A N G U A G E O P T I O N SELECT Projector control panel Selected item will be displayed in blue. % Press the ENTER button to accept the selection. -
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
TV system. described below (up to 6 settings can be saved). NOTE: B When set to “AUTO”, the S-VIDEO, VIDEO, YP projector automatically SCART, HDMI (except for distinguishes between VGA480 signals) and 1 125 NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL60/ (1 080)/60i and 1 125 PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM signals. -
Page 23: Adjusting The Position
(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 24: Option Settings
This sets the colour which is want the signal name to be projected onto the screen when no displayed. signal is being input to the projector. NOTE: B The setting for “TV-SYSTEM” will also be displayed when an W S S S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is being input. -
Page 25: When The Temp Indicator And The Lamp Indicator Are Illuminated
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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). - Page 27 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”...
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Page 28: 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 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
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners. These Operating Instructions are printed on recycled paper. 62-E NGLISH Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan S0904-1094B...