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- Page 1 Panasonic I_CD Projector Operating Instructions .ode,.o. PT-AE300E PT-AE200E Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this manual for future use. TQBJ0116...
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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 IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 13 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents MEMORY LOAD ......36 Preparation Projecting sRGBcompatible pictures...37 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ..2 Adjusting the position .....38 Precautions with regard to safety ..5 HORIZONTAL POSITION ....38 Accessories ........9 VERTICAL POSITION....38 DOT CLOCK ........38 Precautions on handling ....10 CLOCK PHASE......38 Locationand function of each part...12 ASPECT .........39 Using the remote control unit..17 AUTO SETUP .........39... -
Page 5: Precautions With Regard To Safety
Precautions with regard to safety WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power and disconnect the mains lead from the wall outlet. •... - Page 6 • If not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the mains plug out from the mains socket. Do not do anything that might damage the mains lead or the mains plug. • Do not damage the mains lead, 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 7 • Heated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result. Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified technician.
- Page 8 Use only the specified battery. • 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 mix old and new batteries. • If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result.
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Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check that all of the accessories shown betowhave been included with your projector. Remote control unit AAA batteries for Video/Audio cable [3.0 (N2QAFA000002 xl ) m (9'10"), remote control unit (x2) K2KA2FA00001 Mains lead for Mains lead for U.K. Continental K2CT3FR00001 xl) (K2CM3FR00001... -
Page 10: Precautions On Handling
Precautions on handling Cautions when moving the projector Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When moving 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 11 About the SD memory card slot Make sure that there are no foreign objects inside the slot when inserting an optional SD memory card. Failure to observe it may damage the card and the slot. About the screen If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discoloured, attractive projections cannot be obtained.
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Page 12: Locationand Function Of Each Part
Location and function of each part Projector <Top, right and front> ®_ ® Speaker @MAIN POWER switch (pages 22 and 23) _Zoom ring (page 23) @SD memory card slot (page 42) Focus ring Insert the SD memory card into (page 23) here after opening the cover. - Page 13 Projector <Back and bottom> _Air outlet port a small noise as it operates. Turning the lamp on or off will Do not cover this port. cause this noise to increase a WARNING little. Do not bring your hands or other •...
- Page 14 <Projector control panel and remote control unit> "i • The remote control unit and the projector itself have the same control buttons available. _TEMP indicator POWER button (page 51) (pages 22 and 23) This indicator illuminates if an _MENU button abnormally high temperature is (page 24) detected inside the projector.
- Page 15 (_ KEYSTONE button button (pages 28 and 29) (page 43) This button is used to correct This button is to select the SD CARD screen. keystone distortion of the projected image when the @SD MENU button projector position is tilted upward (page 43) or downward.
- Page 16 <Connector panel> <PT-AE300E> <PT-AE200E> _AUDIO L-R input jacks RGB signals from a PC. (page 18) (_ YPBPR(CBCR) input jacks _VIDEO input jack (page 19) (page 18) These jacks are used to input YPBPR signals from compatible This jack is used to input video equipment such as DVD players.
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Page 17: Using The Remote Control Unit
Using the remote control unit Inserting the batteries Open the cover. Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. AAA batteries (two) NOTE: • Do not drop the remote control unit. • Keep the remote control unit away from liquids. •... -
Page 18: Connections
Connections Notes on connections • Read the instruction manual for each system component carefully before connecting it. • Turn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. • 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 19: Example Of Connecting Toequipment
Example of connecting to equipment compatible with signals YPBPR(CBCR) DVD player To YPBPR output output IToauaio _ =r.,,I,II°=l_,.,l._.l, I DD D DDDDD DD DD DDD DD DD Dt/ * This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-AE300E. NOTE: •... -
Page 20: Exampleof Connectingto Computer
Example of connecting to computer Computer Computer To audio To RGB To DVI-D To audio output output output output *This illustration is an example of connection for the PT-AE300E. NOTE: • It is better to shut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of the projector. -
Page 21: Setting-Up
Setting-up Projection methods The projector can be set up so that any one of the following four projection methods can be used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up method. (The projection method can be set from the OPTION menu. Refer to page 40 for details. DESK/CEILING DESK CEILING... -
Page 22: 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 mains lead. Press the MAIN POWER switch to the "l'"... -
Page 23: Turningoff The Power
<_Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust the projected image focus and size. Zoom _OCUS " Turning off the power Press the POWER button. "POWER OFF" is displayed on the screen. POWER OFF _Select "OK" using the <1and • buttons and press the ENTER button. -
Page 24: 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 (page 28) For PT-AE300E • MENU Keystone correction .. - Page 25 ,,--_PICTURE menu (page 34) When a YPsPR signal is being When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AV1 input or SD CARD is selected signal is being input PICTURE PICTURE CONTRAST ====_ 7ONTRAST =:===_ BRIGHT ===_ BRIGHT COLOUR _====_=== COLOUR ===_ ?INT TINT _HARPNESS =:==_ 3HARPNESS ====_ _OLOUR...
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Page 26: Menu Operation Guide
Press the • or • buttons to Menu operation guide select an item, and then press (])Press the MENU button. the _1 or I_ buttons to change The MAIN MENU screen will be or adjust the setting. displayed. An individual adjustment screen such as the one shown below will •... -
Page 27: Returning A Setting To Thefactory Default
Returning a setting to • When an individual adjustment screen is being displayed the factory default If you press the NORMAL button on JBRIGHT the remote control unit, you can Only the item displayed will be return settings to the factory default returned to the factory default settings. -
Page 28: Correcting Keystone Distortion
Correcting keystone distortion 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. For PT-AE300E Horizontal and vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures. - Page 29 For PT-AE200E Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures. _Use the KEYSTONE button IKEYSTON E "0" ===_ obtain image balance. Picture condition Press the I_button. Press the <button. Operation Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen. NOTE: •...
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Page 30: 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/AVI/ VIDEO/YPBPR... - Page 31 ASPECT Input signal Projected Image 4:3 Input signal 16:9 Squeezed signal (image Horizontal expansion of contracted horizontally) projected image JUST 4:3 Input signal Horizontal expansion ofprojected image (Centre ofimage i sless distorted) ZOOM Letter box signal Expansion preserves original ratio V SCROLL 4:3 Input signal Enlarges imageapproximately 1,2...
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Page 32: Selecting The Picture Mode
Selecting the picture mode You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image by the following procedure. (The picture mode can be also selected in the PICTURE menu.) (])Press the MODE PICTURE button to display the PICTURE MODE menu. -
Page 33: Using The Shutter Function
Using the shutter function The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out preparation. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Use the • and • buttons to select an When a PC/DVI signal is being input item, and then use the • and I_ buttons PICTURE to change the setting for that item. CONTRAST For items with bar scales, press the BRIGHT SHARPNESS ENTER button or the •... -
Page 35: Tint
TINT Colour Hue Setting (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YPsPR/SD CARD (colour temperature) only) ICOLOUR }1_= TEMP. This adjusts the flesh tones in the picture. Press the • button to make ,& flesh tones more greenish, and press the • button to make the 14 +z flesh tones more reddish. -
Page 36: White Balance R/G/B
When adjusting the black or neutral ..M_M_RY SAVE-. colour area of the picture, adjust it MEMORY using BRIGHT R or BRIGHT B. MEMORY SELECT []_NTER WHITE BALANCE R/G/B Up to 3 settings can be saved in the (PC only) PICTURE menu. -
Page 37: Projecting Srgbcompatible Pictures
Projecting sRGB- compatible pictures sRGB is an international colour reproduction standard (IEC61966-2- 1) established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). If you would like the colours in sRGB-compatible pictures to be reproduced more faithfully, make the following settings. (_ Press the • or •... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Position
Adjusting the position VERTICAL POSITION When the input signal is from a PC, first select AUTO SETUP and (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YPsPPJPC/AV then press the ENTER button to only) Press the • button to move the initiate automatic positioning. If the optimum setting is not picture down, and press the •... -
Page 39: Aspect
ASPECT matched to the input signal and are automatically adjusted. Refer page 30. NOTE: AUTO SETUP • When the ASPECT is set to V- (PC only) SCROLL (page 30), AUTO HORIZONTAL POSITION, SETUP cannot be oerformed. VERTICAL POSITION, DOT CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE are Option settings Use the •... -
Page 40: 4:3 H-Pos
4:3 H-POS elevations (above 1 400 m), set FAN CONTROL to "HIGH". (4:3 aspect mode only) i #. H--POS CENTRE _'i_l LAMP POWER 14 RIGHT € POWER HIGH IL ArlP LEFT This sets the horizontal positioning This setting changes the lamp of the projected image when the 4:3 brightness. -
Page 41: Sd Memory Card
SD memory card What is the SD memory card (option)? The SD memory card is a semiconductor memory which at 24 mm x 32 mm x 2.1 mm is about the size of a postage stamp. It is a next-generation recording medium which can be used instead of conventional storage devices such as MDs (mini discs), CDs (compact discs) and cassette tapes. -
Page 42: Inserting And Removing The Sd Memorycard
Inserting and removing the SD memorycard Inserting the SD Removing the SD memory card memory card Insert the SD memory card so that it (_Open the slot cover. is facing the correct way. (_ Check that the access indicator _Open the slot cover at the side at the upper-left corner of the of the projector. -
Page 43: About The Sd Menu
About the SD menu The still image data and moving image data that is stored on SD memory cards can be played back using the SD menu. Displaying the SD menu Press the SD button to change the display to the SD CARD screen. PICTURE (page 44) This lets you play back still image data. -
Page 44: Playing Back Still Images
Playing back still images The PICTURE option lets you play back still image data. (_Use the • and • buttons to _)Use the •, •, • and I_ select "PICTURE", and then buttons to select the still image press the ENTER button. to be enlarged, and then press the ENTER button. -
Page 45: Slide Playback Of Still Images
Slide playback of still images "SLIDE SHOW" lets you play back still images in a certain order using one of three available playback methods. Use the • and • buttons to select an item, and then press the ENTER button. Use the 4 and I_ buttons to change the setting for the selected item. - Page 46 SETTING The still images are played back SETTING1 automatically in order according to AUTO MODE the following setting. SETTING2 MANUAL MODE USER SET INTERVAL USER SET If adding settings for a new user, use the • and • buttons to select "NEW" and "REPEAT"...
- Page 47 Editing user settings (_Use the &, V, <1 and I_ buttons to move the cursor (I) to the You can use the user setting edit place where the image is to be screen that is displayed when you added or moved, and then press select "SETTING"...
- Page 48 SETTING for automatic playback on page 46. This describes how to set the playback • The setting screen can also be interval and angle of rotation for still displayedby selectinga still image and images in the user settings. then pressing and holding the ENTER button for one second or more.
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Page 49: Playing Back Moving Images
Playing back moving images (])Use the • and • buttons to <Button functions during select VIDEO and then press moving image playback> the ENTER button. Fast-forward playback...l_ button Fast-rewind playback ..<1 button Play back next movie..• button PICTURE Play back previousmovie..• button Pause/cancel pause...ENTER button SLIDE... -
Page 50: Error Displays
Error displays Errors may be displayed while using an SD memory card. If an error occurs, check the following table for a description of the error. Error display Details NO CARD • There is no SD memory card inserted. NO DATA •... -
Page 51: Indicators
Indicators 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 52 LAMP indicator Indicator display Illuminated (red) Flashing (red) It is nearly time to An abnormality has been detected in the lamp Problem replace the lamp circuit. mit. • Does "REPLACE • The power may • There may be an LAMP" appear on have been turned abnormality in the Possible...
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Page 53: 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 flash and the projector power will turn off. The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use, depending on the location where the projector is being used. -
Page 54: Replacing The Lamp Unit
Replacing the lamp unit Warning Lamp unit replacement period The lamp unit should only be replaced by a qualified The lamp is a consumable product. technician. Even when the full life of the bulb has not been exhausted, the When replacing the lamp, allow it to cool for at least one hour brightness of the light will gradually decline. - Page 55 On-screen display Lamp indicator warning light LAMp © Displayed for 30 seconds. Pressing any More than 1800 hours button will clear the The lamp indicator display. illuminates red even if the projector is in This display cannot be Morethan2000 hours standby mode.
- Page 56 _lnstall the lamp unit cover, and Press the ENTER button to then use a Phillips screwdriver display the OPTION screen, and then use the • and • to securely tighten the lamp buttons to select LAMP unit cover fixing screws. RUNTIME.
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Page 57: Before Asking For Service
Before asking for service Before asking for service, check the following points. Problem Possible cause Power does not • The power cord may not be connected. turn on. • The MAIN POWER switch is turned off. • The main power supply is not being supplied to the watt outlet. - Page 58 Problem Possible cause Remote control unit • The battery may be weak. does not operate. • The battery may not be inserted correctly. (Refer to page 17.) • The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be obstructed. (Refer to page 17.) •...
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Page 59: Specifications
Specifications 100 V-240 V ~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Power supply: Power consumption: 180 W (During standby (when fan is stopped): Approx. 1.5 W) 2.2 A-0.8 A Amps: LCD panel: Panel size (diagonal): 0.7 type (17.78 mm) 16:9 Aspect ratio: Display method: 3 transparent LCD panels (RGB) Drive method: Active matrix method... - Page 60 COMPONENT 1.0 V [p-p], 75 PB,PR (CB,CR): 0.7 V [p-p], 75 DVI-D IN (PT-AE300E only): Single-line, DVI-D, 24-pin AV1 input: 21 pin terminal VIDEO: 1.0 V [p-p], 75 AUDIO: 0.5 V [rms] RGB: R.G.B.: 0.7 V [p-p], 75D SYNC.: 0.3 V [p-p], 75£_ AUDIO IN: Single-line 0.5 V [rms], RCA pin jack x2 (L-R) SD memory card slot:...
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Page 61: Appendix
Appendix List of compatible signals Scanning Picture Display frequency Dot clock quali_/n Mode resolution frequency Format (dots)*' (MHz) AE300 (kHz) (Hz) _TS0_.NTSO_AL.MJPN_6C 720 x 4801 15.734 59.940 Video/S-Video PAUPAUN/SECAM 720 x 5761 15.625 50.000 Video/S-Video/AV1 625i 720 x 4801 15.734 59.940 13.500 YPBPR... -
Page 62: Connector Pinwiring
Connector pin wiring • The pin layout and signal names for the S-VIDEO input connector are shown below. Pin No. Signal Earth (Luminance signal) Earth (Colour signal) Luminance signal Colour signal External view • The pin layout and signal names for the RGB input connector are shown below. - Page 63 • The pin assignments on the DVI-D input connector are as follows (interface with TMDS connector on a personal computer) View from mating side PinNo. Signal Pin No, Signal T.M.D.S data 2- T.M.D.S data 3+ ® TT.M.D.S data 2+ +5 V ®...
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Page 64: Dcf Standard
DCF standard This projector can only play back image files which comply with the DCF specification. The DCF specification imposes the following conditions. Image files or folders which do not conform to these conditions cannot be recognised by the projector. Limits on folder names Folders must be created as sub-folders of the DCIM folder on the SD memory card. -
Page 65: Projection Dimensions Calculation Methods
Projection dimensions calculation methods The following methods will allow you to calculate dimensions such as screen diagonal length and projection distances. Units in all calculations are metre. 16:9 •I LW/LT Screen Width: SW=SDxO.872 Screen Height: SH=SDx0.490 Minimum Projection Distance: LW=1.229xSD-O.0381 Maximum Projection Distance: LT=1.481xSD-O.0381 Image Lower Edge from Lens Centre: H1=SW/32 Dimensions... -
Page 66: Trademark Acknowledgements
Trademark acknowledgements • The SD logo is a trademark. • VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.