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Panasonic PT-AE300E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

LCD Projector

PT-AE3000E
Model No.
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use.
TQBJ0278-2
E
NGLISH

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions LCD Projector PT-AE3000E Model No. Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0278-2 NGLISH...

  • 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 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Notice

    Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Service Europe, a division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Connect with other devices See “Connections” on page 18. 3. Prepare the remote control See “Remote control” on page 11. 4. Start projecting See “Switching the projector on/off” on page 19. 5. Adjust the image See “Menu Navigation” on page 29. NGLISH Important Information Important Safety Notice...
  • Page 5 LAMP RUNTIME ... 44 Maintenance TEMP and LAMP Indicators ... 45 Managing the indicated problems ... 45 Care and Replacement ... 46 Cleaning the projector... 46 Replacing the lamp unit ... 47 Troubleshooting ... 49 Appendix Technical Information ... 50 List of compatible signals...

  • Page 6: Precautions With Regard To Safety

    Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable. 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 7: Cautions

    Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you place directly into this light, it can hurt or damage your skin. Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Strong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this light, it can hurt and damage your eyes.

  • Page 8: Cautions When Transporting

    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 9: Cautions When Installing

    The life of the lamp may be shortened or the projector may be turned off. See “TEMP indicator” on page 45. Do not set up the projector near high-voltage power lines or near motors.

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Precautions with regard to safety Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control for Safety cable PT-AE3000E (x1) TTRA0141 N2QAYB000316 Attachment screw (x1) Safety cable (x1) Mains lead for continental Europe (x1) K2CM3FH00001 3 m (9'10")

  • Page 11: About Your Projector

    About Your Projector Remote control Power button While the MAIN POWER button is on, switch between standby mode and projection mode. (page 21) Display the PICTURE menu or ADVANCED MENU. (page 23) Switch to cycle through the PICTURE MODE. (page 23) Switch to cycle through the aspect ratio.

  • Page 12: Projector Body

    • Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury. • While the projector is not in use, keep the lens cover attached to protect the lens.
  • Page 13 • Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20") of them as this may cause damage or injury. • The projector should only be used with the attached mains lead to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the projector.

  • Page 14: Setting Up

    LW (m) = SD (m) x 1.256 - 0.04 NOTE: • Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may cause malfunction of the projector. • Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt the projector body less than approximately ±...

  • Page 15: Projection Method

    Projection method You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods. To set the desired method in the projector, See “INSTALLATION” on page 44. Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK Mounting on the ceiling and...

  • Page 16: Lens Shift And Positioning

    Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the centre of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens.
  • Page 17 100% NOTE: • When the projector is located right in front of the centre of the screen and the lens shift dials is centred, you will get the best quality of the projection image. • When the Lens shift dial • Vertical is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot turn the dial to the horizontal limit, likewise when the Lens shift dial •...

  • Page 18: Connections

    Connections Before connecting to the projector Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device. The peripheral devices must be turned off. Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected. Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 50.

  • Page 19: Switching The Projector On/Off

    • Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the mains lead. • Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the mains lead. • Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.

  • Page 20: Power Indicator

    NOTE: • See “TEMP indicator” on page 45. • While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the MAIN POWER button off or unplug the mains lead. • The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W. 20 -...

  • Page 21: Switching On The Projector

    POWER” on page 44. • When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and will not affect the performance of the projector.

  • Page 22: Projecting An Image

    24. 2. Adjust the projected image with the lens shift dials. See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16. 3. Adjust the angle of the projector. Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the angle vertically. See “Front leg adjusters and throwing angle” on page 15.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Operation

    PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOUR TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS You can operate the projector with the remote control within the remote range 7 m (22'11"). Facing to the projector Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the...

  • Page 24: Loading A Saved Setting

    Remote control operation Loading a saved setting You can access saved settings instantly. See “MEMORY LOAD” on page 36. Switching the aspect ratio The aspect ratio will be selected automatically, or you can switch it manually by pressing the ASPECT button. Press the button several times to cycle through the different aspect type.
  • Page 25 Adjustment example Project a commercial test signal for picture adjustment on the screen and press the WAVEFORM button. 100% ENTER ENTER Adjust to 100% 100% displayable area Adjust to 0% Monitor position With COMPUTER (except 1080) or HDMI (Expand) Adjust to 100% 100% Image displayable area...

  • Page 26: Setting Your Own Colour Profile

    Remote control operation Setting your own colour profile You can adjust a selected colour individually and save and retrieve under the PICTURE MODE setting. Press the COLOUR MANAGEMENT button to open the menu. See “COLOUR MANAGEMENT” on page 35. PROFILE CURSOR PROFILE SAVE PROFILE DELETE...
  • Page 27 Saving a log setting as a profile Return to the COLOUR MANAGEMENT menu and save the stored log as a profile. Make sure that the PICTURE MODE is not switched. 1. Select the PROFILE SAVE menu and press the ENTER button. The PROFILE SAVE menu is displayed.

  • Page 28: Resetting To The Factory Default Settings

    Remote control operation Resetting to the factory default settings You can reset most of the customised settings to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT button of the remote control. Display the required sub-menu or the menu items and press the button again. Capturing an image Press the FREEZE button to capture the image, and you can see it as a still picture while...

  • Page 29: Settings

    Menu Navigation Navigating through the MENU Displaying the main menu Press the MENU button to display the main menu and the operating guidance. Main menu Sub-menu PICTURE PICTURE MODE CONTRAST POSITION BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE COLOUR TINT LENS CONTROL SHARPNESS FUNCTION BUTTON COLOUR TEMPERATURE OPTION DYNAMIC IRIS...

  • Page 30: Main Menu And Sub-Menu

    Menu Navigation Main menu and sub-menu The menu options are structured and categorised. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I buttons. See “Menu Navigation” on page 29. NOTE: • The underlined items are factory default settings. •...

  • Page 31: Lens Control

    OVER SCAN KEYSTONE (Default: 0) AUTO SETUP LANGUAGE LENS CONTROL ZOOM/FOCUS LENS MEMORY LOAD LENS MEMORY 1 - 3 LENS MEMORY SAVE LENS MEMORY 1 - 3 LENS MEMORY EDIT LENS MEMORY DELETE LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE H-AREA POSITION (Default: 0) V-AREA POSITION (Default: 0) FUNCTION BUTTON...

  • Page 32: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30. PICTURE MODE Depending on the projection environment, you can use these preset parameter settings to optimise image projection. Press I H to cycle through the options. NORMAL DYNAMIC COLOUR1...

  • Page 33: Colour Temperature

    COLOUR TEMPERATURE You can adjust the white balance of the projected image. Less bluish Setting range: -6 to +6 DYNAMIC IRIS You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and the lens iris on/off. Automatic adjustment OFF: No adjustment WAVEFORM MONITOR You can monitor whether or not the luminance level of the input signal is in the recommended range by displaying it in the waveform monitor.

  • Page 34: Advanced Menu

    PICTURE menu Adjusting the image in a split window 1. Select AREA SELECT and press the ENTER button. The image will be frozen and the area cursor will be displayed. MOVE AREA ENTER GO TO SPLIT ADJUST 2. Press I H to move the area cursor to select the area of interest and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 35: Colour Management

    MPEG NR You can adjust the automatic noise reduction system level for MPEG format images. The system minimise block noise and mosquito noise to eliminate jagged edges, providing an overall smoother image. Press I H to change the level. Setting range: 0 to +3 NOTE: •...

  • Page 36: Memory Save

    PICTURE menu MEMORY SAVE You can save and name the adjusted PICTURE menu settings for instant access from MEMORY LOAD menu. 1. Adjust the items in PICTURE menu. 2. Select MEMORY SAVE and press the ENTER button. 3. Select the required memory setting and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 37: Position Menu

    POSITION menu Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30. H-POSITION You can move the projected image horizontally for fine adjustment. Move left V-POSITION You can move the projected image vertically for fine adjustment.

  • Page 38: Position Menu

    POSITION menu Aspect ratio options and projection example If you apply the aspect ratio options to the projected image, the result will be as follows. The result may differ due to the input signals. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on page 24. VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT Not available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/ 24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals.

  • Page 39: Wss

    OVER SCAN is not available with COMPUTER signals. Enlarge Shrink POSITION menu KEYSTONE If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the screen, or if the projection screen has an angled surface, you can correct the keystone vertically. Image Operation Setting range: -32 to 32 NOTE: •...

  • Page 40: Lens Control

    NOTE: • When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust the focus at the centre of the image. The upper and lower edge might be out of focus. • When the image is distorted in keystone, adjust the KEYSTONE in POSITION menu.

  • Page 41: Lens Memory Edit

    • If the power supply is stopped while loading or saving the lens memory, saved adjusted settings may differ from the original after restart the projector. Adjust the ZOOM/FOCUS menu again. • When the lens is shifted vertically more than 50 %, LENS MEMORY SAVE will not save the lens position correctly. See “Lens shift and positioning”...

  • Page 42: Function Button

    FUNCTION BUTTON Remote control Control panel See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29. See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30. BUTTON You can assign certain menu option to the FUNCTION button as shortcut. Press F G I H to select the required menu options and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 43: Option Menu

    CENTRE BACK COLOUR You can choose a screen colour from BLUE or BLACK for when the projector is in idle. Press I H to select. STARTUP LOGO You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when starting up the projector. Press I H to select the required option.

  • Page 44: Installation

    SLEEP You can select the required duration of time and set the off timer to turn off the power of the projector automatically. 3 minutes before turn-off, the countdown of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner.

  • Page 45: Temp And Lamp Indicators

    NOTE: • If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorised Service Centre. Flashing red Lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.

  • Page 46: Care And Replacement

    Cleaning the outer surface of the projector Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth. If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Lamp Unit

    Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver. Contact an Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE1000). When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the projector. NOTE: •...

  • Page 48: Resetting The Lamp Runtime

    NOTE: • Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector securely. If they are not securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be turned on.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

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

  • Page 50: Technical Information

    Technical Information List of compatible signals Mode Display NTSC/NTSC 4.43/ PAL-M/PAL60 PAL/PAL-N/SECAM 525i (480i) 525i 625i (576i) 625i 525p (480p) 525p 625p (576p) 625p 1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 125/60i 1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 125/50i 1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 125/24p 1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125/60p...

  • Page 51: Serial Terminal

    3 bytes (02h) The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds before sending the command. If sending multiple commands, check that a response has been received from the projector for one command before sending the next command.

  • Page 52: Communication Settings

    Technical Information Communication settings Signal level RS-232C Sync. method Asynchronous Baud rate 9 600 bps Parity None Control commands Command Control contents POWER ON POWER OFF INPUT MAIN ENTER RETURN OCU/OCD/ Navigation buttons OCL/OCR LENS DEFAULT FREEZE FUNCTION BUTTON SLEEP BLANK PICTURE WAVEFORM...

  • Page 53: Inquiry Commands

    Inquiry commands Command Control contents Power status FREEZE status INPUT signal status OFF TIMER status PICTURE MODE status BLANK status WAVEFORM status Parameter 000 = OFF 0 = OFF CP1 = COMPONENT1 IN SVD = S-VIDEO IN HD1 = HDMI1 IN HD3 = HDMI3 IN 0 = OFF 1 = 60min.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Technical Information Specifications Power supply Power consumption Amps Panel size (diagonal) Aspect ratio LCD panel Display method Drive method Pixels Lens Lamp Luminosity Operating environment Horizontal scanning frequency Scanning Vertical scanning frequency frequency (for RGB signal) Dot clock frequency COMPONENT (YP ) signals Colour system Projection size...
  • Page 55 S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN COMPUTER IN Terminals COMPONENT IN HDMI IN SERIAL Cabinet Dimensions Weight Certifications Power supply Operating range Weight Remote control Dimensions Cable cover Options Ceiling bracket *1. Average value. Each product has an individual variability in weight. Single - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, RCA pin jack1.0 V [p-p], 75 Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)

  • Page 56: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed for sufficiently safety however, make sure the safety cable provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of the projector when mounting on the ceiling for safety and security.

  • Page 57: Dimensions

    Dimensions 300 (11-23/32) 15 (19/6) Trademark acknowledgements VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index ...13 AC IN ...10 Accessories ...34 ADVANCED MENU ...12 Air exhaust port ...12 Air filter ...46 Replacing ...13 Air intake port ...37 ASPECT ...11 Remote control button ...24 Remote control function ...43 AUTO SEARCH ...39 AUTO SETUP ...43 BACK COLOUR Batteries ...10 Accessory...
  • Page 59 ...36 MEMORY LOAD ...11 Remote control button ...24 Remote control function ...36 MEMORY SAVE MENU ...12 Control panel button ...11 Remote control button ...29 Remote control function Menu ...30 Main menu ...29 Navigation ...30 Sub-menu ...35 MPEG NR Navigation buttons ...12 Control panel button ...11...
  • Page 60 Printed in Japan S0908-3019D...

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