Panasonic PT-AE100U Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic PT-AE100U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic PT-AE100U Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

INPUT
ASPECT
VOLUME
MUTE
MENU
F
R
ENTER
NORMAL
DIGITAL ZOOM
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/
LCD Projector
PT-AE100U
Model No.
(U.S.A)
(Puerto Rico)
TQBJ 0095-1
R

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  • Page 1: 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/...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Notice

    This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation COLOR...34 TINT...34 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE...2 BRIGHT ...34 Precautions with regard to safety ...5 CONTRAST...35 SHARPNESS ...35 Accessories...9 TV SYSTEM ...35 Precautions on handling ...10 Color Hue Setting ...35 Location and function of WHITE BALANCE R/G/B ...35 each part...12 SIGNAL MODE...35 Using the remote control unit...17 Adjusting the position ...36...
  • 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

    Use only the specified battery. B If an incorrect battery is used, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Do not put your weight on this projector. B You could fall or the projector could break, and injury may result. B Be especially careful not to let young children climb onto the projector.
  • Page 6: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on handling Cautions regarding transportation Be sure to attach the lens cover before transporting the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When carrying the projector, use the accessory carrying bag. When placing the projector inside the carrying bag, position it so that the lens is facing upward.
  • Page 7: Location And Function Of Each Part

    Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> & # Speaker - Security lock This can be used to connect a $ Zoom ring commercially-available theft- (page 23) prevention cable (manufactured % Focus ring by Kensington). This security lock (page 23) is compatible with the Microsaver &...
  • Page 8 <Projector control panel and remote control unit> STANDBY(R) ON(G) LAMP TEMP POWER INPUT KEYSTONE VOLUME & B The wireless remote control and the projector itself have the same control buttons available. # TEMP indicator & POWER button (page 39) (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates if an ' INPUT select button abnormally high temperature is...
  • Page 9: Using The Remote Control Unit

    <Connector panel> & AUDIO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO IN # AUDIO L-R input jacks (for ) YP VIDEO/S-VIDEO) (page 20) (page 18) These jacks are used to input Only one system is provided, so connect the appropriate equipment such as DVD players.
  • Page 10: Connections

    Connections Notes on connections B Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. 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: Signals

    Example of connecting to equipment compatible with YP ) signals DVD player To audio output AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO PC IN VIDEO S2 VIDEO VIDEO IN COMPONENT IN NOTE: B Refer to page 49 for a list of compatible YP to the projector. Setting-up Projection methods The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection...
  • Page 12: Starting To Use

    Starting to use Turning on the power Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.) # Remove the lens cover. $ Connect the accessory power cord. % Press the MAIN POWER switch to the “|”...
  • Page 13: 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. Keystone correction MAIN MENU (page 29) M E N U K E Y S T O N E P I C T U R E P O S I T I O N...
  • Page 14: Menu Operation Guide

    Menu operation guide & Press the F F or G G buttons to select an item, and then press # Press the MENU button. the I I or H H buttons to change The MAIN MENU screen will be or adjust the setting. displayed.
  • Page 15: Using The Digital Zoom Function

    Using the DIGITAL ZOOM function This function lets you enlarge a & Press the MENU button to single section of the picture. return to the normal screen. Furthermore, the spot display mode The projector will not return to which is used to select the section spot display mode at this time.
  • Page 16: Setting The Aspect

    Setting the ASPECT This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Pressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. (You can also change the aspect ratio by selecting the POSITION item in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.) S-VIDEO S1/S2\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM...
  • Page 17: Using The Index Window Function

    Using the index window function This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory, so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen. Select INDEX from the FUNCTION item in the OPTION menu to use this function.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Use the F and G buttons to select PICTURE MODE an item, and then use the I and H When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YP buttons to change the setting for that signal is being input item. P I C T U R E M O D E For items with bar scales, press the ENTER button or the I or H buttons to display the adjustment...
  • Page 19: Adjusting The Position

    Adjusting the position DOT CLOCK When the input signal is from a (PC only) PC, first select AUTO SETUP and then press the ENTER button to Periodic striped pattern interference initiate automatic positioning. (noise) may occur when a striped If the optimum setting is not pattern such as the one below is obtained when AUTO SETUP is projected.
  • Page 20: Front/Rear

    FRONT/REAR LAMP TIME This setting displays the usage time F R O N T / R E A R F R O N T for the lamp unit which is currently R E A R being used. This setting should be changed in NOTE: accordance with the projector B The lamp’s operating life varies...
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    LAMP indicator Indicator Illuminated (red) Flashing (red) display It is nearly time to An abnormality has been detected in the lamp replace the lamp circuit. Problem unit. B Does “REPLACE B The power may LAMP” appear on have been turned Possible the screen after on straight away...
  • Page 22: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Replacing the lamp unit NOTE: B If you need the lamp replacement, please purchase the lamp unit from our customer service. Lamp unit product no.: ET-LAE100 CAUTION: B Do not use any lamp unit other than the one with the product number indicated above.
  • Page 23: Before Asking For Service

    ' Install the lamp unit cover, and + Press the ENTER button to then use a Phillips screwdriver display the OPTION screen, and then use the F and G to securely tighten the lamp unit cover fixing screws. buttons to select LAMP RUNTIME.
  • Page 24: Specifications

    Problem Possible cause Remote control unit B The battery may be weak. does not operate. B The battery may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 17.) B The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed. (Refer to page 17.) B The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
  • Page 25: Appendix

    COMPONENT IN: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω AUDIO: 0.5 V [rms] RCA pin jack x 2 (L-R) Cabinet: Moulded plastic (ABS/PC) Dimensions: Width: 280 mm (11˝) Height: 85 mm (3 11/32˝) Length: 242 mm (9 17/32˝) (including lens) Weight: 2.7 kg (6.0 lbs.) Operating environment:...
  • Page 26: Connector Pin Wiring

    Connector pin wiring B The pin layout and signal names for the S2 VIDEO input connector are shown below. Pin No. Earth (Luminance signal) Earth (Color signal) Luminance signal & & Color signal External view B The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below.
  • Page 27 Company, Division of Division of Matsushita Matsushita Electric of Electric Corporation Puerto Rico Inc. of America (“PSC”) One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Secaucus Km 9.5 San Gabriel New Jersey 07094 Idustrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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