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Panasonic PT-AT5000E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Functional Manual

LCD Projector

PT-AT5000E
Model No.
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional manual) carefully and
save this manual for future use.
■ Please ensure you read the "Read this first!" (
pages 6 to 13) carefully prior to use.
ENGLISH
TQBJ0397

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    LCD Projector PT-AT5000E Model No. Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. ■ Before operating this product, please read the instructions (Basic Guide / Functional manual) carefully and save this manual for future use. ■ Please ensure you read the “Read this first!” ( ...
  • Page 2 WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3 Features of the Projector Features of the Projector Quick Steps Quick Steps A real 3D feeling of presence See the relevant page for details. 1. Set up your projector This projector is equipped with 3D technology (double-speed drive page 21) ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Be sure to read “Read this first!”. (  pages 6 to 13) Remote control operation ....... 32 Safety precautions Managing the lens control settings ......32 Read this first! .............6 Selecting the picture mode ...........32 Adjusting the picture .............32 Introduction Loading a saved setting ..........33 Displaying the [VIERA LINK MENU] ......33...
  • Page 5 Contents [CLOCK PHASE] ............57 [FUNCTION BUTTON] ..........77 [ASPECT] ..............58 [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] ..........77 [WSS] ................60 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] ..........79 [OVER SCAN] ...............60 [TEST PATTERN] ............79 [KEYSTONE] ..............60 [LAMP RUNTIME] ............79 [AUTO SETUP] .............60 [3D SETTINGS] menu ........61 Maintenance [SCREEN SIZE] ............61 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ......

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read this first! Read this first! WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. WARNING: To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3. GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure level at the operator position is equal or less than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
  • Page 7 Read this first! 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.
  • Page 8 Read this first! WARNING: POWER „ The wall outlet or the circuit breaker shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible when problems occur. If the following problems occur, cut off the power supply immediately. Continued use of the projector in these conditions will result in fire or electric shock. If foreign objects or water get inside the projector, cut off the power supply.
  • Page 9 If liquid enters inside of the projector, consult your dealer. Particular attention must be paid to children. Use the ceiling mount bracket specified by Panasonic. Defects in the ceiling mount bracket will result in falling accidents. Attach the supplied safety cable to the ceiling mount bracket to prevent the projector from falling down.
  • Page 10 Read this first! WARNING: ACCESSORIES „ Do not use or handle the batteries improperly, and refer to the following. Failure to observe this will cause burns, batteries to leak, overheat, explode or catch fire. Do not use unspecified batteries. Do not disassemble dry cell batteries. Do not heat the batteries or place them into water or fire.
  • Page 11 Read this first! CAUTION: POWER „ When disconnecting the power cord, be sure to hold the power plug and power connector. If the power cord itself is pulled, the lead will become damaged, and fire, short-circuits or serious electric shocks will result. When not using the projector for an extended period of time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and remove the batteries from the remote control.
  • Page 12 Doing so may result in heating, combustion or damage. Charge rechargeable 3D Eyewear by connecting it to the USB port of a Panasonic TV that supports 3D video or a Panasonic-certified charger using the charging cable included with the 3D Eyewear.

  • Page 13: Remote Control Battery

    Read this first! end of Read this first To remove the battery Remote Control Battery 1. Press the guide and lift the cover. 2. Remove the batteries. Trademarks • VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • SVGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

  • Page 14: Precautions For Use

    Precautions for use Precautions for use Cautions when transporting Ensure that the supplied lens cover is attached when transporting. Hold the bottom of the projector when transporting. Do not transport with the front adjustable feet extended. Doing so may result in damage to the front adjustable feet. Cautions when installing ■...

  • Page 15: Installation Precautions

    Precautions for use ■ Installation precautions Do not stack projectors. Do not cover the projector’s air intake port or air exhaust port. Install the projector so that cold air or hot air from air conditioners does not come in to direct contact with the air intake port or air exhaust port.

  • Page 16: Cautions On Use

    Precautions for use Cautions on use ■ In order to view clear video images Clear, high contrast video can be viewed when curtains are closed and lights near the screen are extinguished in order to stop light from reaching the screen. In some rare cases, depending on the usage environment a “flickering”...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    TY-EW3D10E *1: If you do not have a Panasonic 3D TV that supports 3D video, use a SANYO eneloop Mobile Booster KBC- L2 series to charge your Eyewear. The code that follows KBC-L2 may differ depending on the country of purchase.

  • Page 18: About Your Projector

    About your projector About your projector Remote control ■ Remote control signal transmitter Send remote control signal. Point at the remote control receiver part on the projector when using. ■ Front Adjust the zoom and focus. While the main power is on, Display the [PICTURE] menu switch between standby or [ADVANCED] menu.

  • Page 19: Projector Body

    About your projector Projector body ■ Top and front view Colour sensor window However, this projector is not equipped with a colour sensor. Temperature indicator Lamp indicator Power indicator Air exhaust port Remote control signal receiver Air intake port / Air filter cover Projection lens Controls for device...

  • Page 20: Connecting Terminals

    About your projector ■ Back and bottom view Security slot The security slot is compatible with the Air intake port Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Connecting terminals AC IN Connect the power cord included. Main power Front adjustable Switch the projector on/off. feet Screw up/down to adjust the projection...

  • Page 21: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Projection method You can use any of the following 4 projection methods. Select a projection method suitable for the position of the projector. For projection method settings, see [PROJECTION METHOD] in the [OPTION] menu. (  page 74) ■...

  • Page 22: Projection Related

    Setting up Projection related Install the projector with reference to the figure below and the projection distance. You can adjust the display size and display position according to the screen size and screen position. Projection screen Screen Screen L (LW - LT) Projection distance (m) Screen height (m) Screen width (m)

  • Page 23: Front Adjustable Feet And Throwing Angle

    Setting up Projection screen size 16:9 in 2.35:1 size Minimum distance Maximum distance Height position Screen Diagonal (SD) (LW) (LT) 1.27 m (50") 1.16 m (3' 10") 2.37 m (7' 9") -0.25 to 0.75 m 1.52 m (60") 1.40 m (4' 7") 2.85 m (9' 4")

  • Page 24: 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 25 Setting up ■ Projector location range The setting position can be adjusted within the following range.  See “Projection related” regarding adjustment of the projection screen height (SH) and width (SW). ( page 22) ● Projector setting range when the screen position is fixed Projector Projector setting range (centre of lens)

  • Page 26: Connections

    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. If not provided or sold separately with each peripheral device, obtain the connection cables required for system connection in accordance with the device to be connected.

  • Page 27: Connecting Example: Hdmi In/Computer In

    Connections Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN Computer cable HDMI cable (commercially available) (commercially available) To RGB output To HDMI output Computer Blu-ray player Note Use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not meet HDMI standards is used, video may be interrupted or may not be displayed.

  • Page 28: Switching The Projector On/Off

    Switching the projector on/off Switching the projector on/off Power cord Use the power cord included to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure it is fully inserted into the projector. Make sure the <MAIN POWER> switch is on the <OFF> side before connecting the power cord. Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted.

  • Page 29: Switching On The Projector

    Switching the projector on/off Attention The internal fan operates and cools the projector while it is preparing to power off (when the power indicator is illuminated orange). Do not switch the main power off or remove the power cord. Note When the <POWER>...

  • Page 30: Switching Off The Power

    Switching the projector on/off Switching off the power Carefully check the status of the power indicator before operating. Power indicator 1) ~ 3) Press the Power < / | > button. Press the <OFF> side of the <MAIN POWER> switch to turn off the power. The confirmation screen is displayed.

  • Page 31: Projecting An Image

    ( page 32) When displaying 3D video, press the <ZOOM> and <FOCUS> buttons on the device controls to adjust. Panasonic recommends that focus adjustment be made after 30 minutes or more have elapsed since picture display. ENGLISH - 31...

  • Page 32: Remote Control Operation

    Remote control operation Remote control operation Selecting the picture mode You can switch to your desired picture mode settings. Press The settings change as follows each time the button is pressed. [NORMAL] [DYNAMIC] [REC709] [GAME] [CINEMA2] [CINEMA1] [D-CINEMA] Note You can also switch the picture mode settings using the on-screen menu.

  • Page 33: Loading A Saved Setting

    Remote control operation Loading a saved setting Checks that the waveform for each of the [FULL Y- (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and Displays the [MEMORY LOAD] menu. SCAN] B- (blue) values for the whole image is within the recommended range. Press Checks that the waveform for each of the Y- (brightness), R- (red), G- (green), and...

  • Page 34: Submenu

    Remote control operation Submenu Attention Input a signal noted in the “List of compatible signals”.  page 95) When the VIERA Link control is enabled, the function menus of external devices can be displayed. Note  page  See “Connections” regarding input ports. ( page 26) Furthermore, points for a gamma adjustment can be If no operations are performed for approximately 3...

  • Page 35: Viewing 3D Images

    [WEAK]. If an external 3D IR Transmitter (optional 3D for viewing. accessory) is connected, set the corresponding [TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING] to [3D SHUTTER OUT]. To enjoy stereoscopic 3D images, Panasonic 3D  page 75) Eyewear (optional accessory) is necessary. 3D When 3D Eyewear is used indoors with fluorescent lights Eyewear is not included with this projector.

  • Page 36: Communication Range Of A 3D Ir Transmitter And 3D Eyewear

    Rechargeable 3D Eyewear cannot be charged with under the following conditions: this projector. If you don’t have a Panasonic 3D TV - When the distance between the projector and the screen is that supports 3D video, use a SANYO eneloop Mobile ...

  • Page 37: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation Menu navigation Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the Navigating through the menu submenu item you wish to alter, then press the to switch settings/adjust. ■ Operating procedure For items where the setting is switched or that have a bar scale, the menu screen disappears and only the selected item (individual adjustment screen) is Press...

  • Page 38: Menu List

    Menu navigation ■ POSITION] Menu list ● S-VIDEO IN/VIDEO IN The on-screen menu is used for settings and adjustments on this projector. Default Submenu items Page See “Navigating through the menu” for details of on- setting screen menu operation. ( ...
  • Page 39 Menu navigation ■ LANGUAGE] ■ LENS CONTROL] Language Default Submenu items Page setting [DEUTSCH] [ZOOM/FOCUS] — [FRANÇAIS] [LENS MEMORY LOAD] — [ESPAÑOL] [LENS MEMORY SAVE] — [ITALIANO] [LENS MEMORY EDIT] — [PORTUGUÊS] [AUTO SWITCHING] — [SVENSKA] [H-AREA POSITION] [NORSK] [V-AREA POSITION] [DANSK] [LEFT MASKING AREA] [POLSKI]...

  • Page 40: [Picture] Menu

    [PICTURE] menu [PICTURE] menu [CONTRAST] Select [PICTURE] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” (  page 37), You can adjust the contrast of the colours. and choose an item from the submenu. After selecting an item, adjust the image with the buttons.

  • Page 41: [Colour Temperature]

    [PICTURE] menu Select item with the ▲▼ buttons, and [COLOUR TEMPERATURE] adjust with the buttons. Pressing the ▲▼ buttons on the screen during You can adjust the colour temperature if the white adjustment switches to the [H-SHARPNESS] or areas of the projected image are bluish or reddish. [V-SHARPNESS] adjustment screen.

  • Page 42: Auto Adjust

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [MONITOR POSITION] [AUTO ADJUST] adjusts based on the 0% and 100% standard signal within the screen, so correct adjustment You can set the display position of the input waveform cannot be performed if standard signals are not displayed during the full scan display.
  • Page 43 [PICTURE] menu Adjust [FULL SCAN(Y)] / [SINGLE LINE Adjust [FULL SCAN(B)] / [SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)]. SCAN(B)]. Set on [PICTURE] and use the buttons to Set on [ADVANCED MENU] and use the adjust [BRIGHTNESS] and then [CONTRAST]. buttons to adjust [BRIGHTNESS B] and then [CONTRAST B].

  • Page 44: [Split Adjust]

    [PICTURE] menu [SPLIT ADJUST] Note By selecting the [SPLIT ADJUST MODE] with the ▲▼ buttons and switching [NORMAL] to [REVERSE], the You can perform image adjustment for some screen displayed on the left during split screen display [PICTURE] menu items while displaying a certain can be reversed and adjusted.

  • Page 45: [Advanced Menu]

    [PICTURE] menu Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [Y ADJUST] Note and then press the <ENTER> button. You cannot adjust menu items that are displayed in grey The [Y ADJUST] menu is displayed and a during split adjustment. maximum of 9 points are adjustable. The [KEYSTONE] of [POSITION] becomes inactive during split adjustment.
  • Page 46 [PICTURE] menu b. Adjusting the input level Adjust the tone with the ▲▼ buttons, To adjust the input level from the present setting, <ENTER> button, <SUB MENU> button, or press continuously until it reaches your <DEFAULT> button. desired level. (It may be moved left and right.) a.
  • Page 47 [PICTURE] menu c. Adjusting the output level d. Changing the adjustment by different colour To adjust the output level from the present setting, types press ▲ ▼ continuously until it reaches to your The settings change as follows each time the desired level.
  • Page 48 [PICTURE] menu ● Initialize the gamma adjustment results GAMMA HIGH GAMMA MID GAMMA ADJUSTMENT PICTURE ADJUSTMENT MODE ADVANCED GAMMA HIGH GAMMA LOW POSITION GAMMA MID GAMMA LOW LANGUAGE POINT Default Y ADJUST [ADVANCED MENU] items R ADJUST 3D SETTINGS setting G ADJUST [GAMMA HIGH] LENS CONTROL...

  • Page 49: Colour Management

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [MPEG NR] ■ [COLOUR MANAGEMENT] You can eliminate the noise that occurs upon projection for For the selected [PICTURE MODE], you can adjust a videos that use MPEG compression. selected colour individually with [CURSOR] mode or adjust the six colour components (Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) with [RGBCMY] mode.
  • Page 50 [PICTURE] menu ● Adjusting the selected colour (when Press the <ENTER> button. [CURSOR] menu (B) and the colour selected [RGBCMY] is selected for [ADJUSTMENT (C) are displayed. MODE]) Select the colour from 6 different colour types ([RED], CURSOR [GREEN], [BLUE], [CYAN], [MAGENTA], [YELLOW]) and DEFAULT COLOUR ENTER...
  • Page 51 [PICTURE] menu Press the ▲▼ buttons to select a menu Managing the stored logs created through the [CURSOR] mode item and the ◄► buttons to adjust each item level. Adjust the vividness of the ADJUSTMENT MODE : CURSOR colour. [COLOUR] PICTURE MODE : NORMAL Setting range:...
  • Page 52 [PICTURE] menu ● Saving a log setting as a profile Managing the stored logs created through the [RGBCMY] mode Save a log setting as a profile. You can save up to 3 profiles. ADJUSTMENT MODE : RGBCMY Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE PICTURE MODE : NORMAL SAVE] and press the <ENTER>...
  • Page 53 [PICTURE] menu ● ● Deleting a profile Changing a profile name Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [PROFILE DELETE] and press the <ENTER> button. NAME CHANGE] and press the <ENTER> The [PROFILE DELETE] menu is displayed. button.
  • Page 54 [PICTURE] menu ■ [CINEMA REALITY] ● Loading saved profiles You can switch the automatic image synchronizer on/off for Select a saved profile (colour adjustment result). The 24 frames a second images, such as movies. adjustment values set in the profile are applied to the [PICTURE MODE] menu and recorded.

  • Page 55: [Picture Memory]

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [RGB/YC [RGB/YP [PICTURE MEMORY] Set this to [AUTO] under normal conditions. If images are not displayed correctly when this is set to [AUTO], set Press the <ENTER> button. either [RGB] or [YC ], [YP ] in accordance with the The [PICTURE MEMORY] menu is displayed.

  • Page 56: [Signal Mode]

    [PICTURE] menu ■ [MEMORY NAME CHANGE] Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [OK]. You can edit the memory name settings. Press the <ENTER> button. Note MEMORY NAME CHANGE PICTURE MEMORY1 Press the <ENTER> button without entering any text to MEMORY2 keep the default name ([MEMORY1-16]).

  • Page 57: [Position] Menu

    [POSITION] menu [POSITION] menu [DOT CLOCK] Select [POSITION] from the main menu in “Navigating through the menu” (  page 37) and This reduces noise that occurs when projecting choose an item from the submenu. striped patterns. After selecting an item, use the to adjust the screen position.

  • Page 58: [Aspect]

    [POSITION] menu ■ COMPONENT signal (YC [ASPECT] COMPUTER (RGB) signal You can switch the image aspect ratio manually when [1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p, needed. 1 080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p input] Aspect ratio depends on signals. [16:9] [S16:9] [H-FIT] Switch settings Switch settings...
  • Page 59 [POSITION] menu Aspect Screen Aspect Screen Input signal Input signal [ZOOM] Enlarges while preserving original ratio. The projected video may be clipped in [4:3] some cases, but Projects at 4:3. Projection screen Projection screen the video can be accurately reproduced. Use the ▲...

  • Page 60: [Wss]

    [POSITION] menu [WSS] Note You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the vertical plane. However, if there is overcorrection, the In the European broadcasting system, if the input image quality may deteriorate and become blurry. For a signal contains an identification signal, WSS better quality image, installing the projector with minimum automatically switches the aspect ratio to the required distortion is recommended.

  • Page 61: [3D Settings] Menu

    [3D SETTINGS] menu [3D SETTINGS] menu [3D INPUT FORMAT] Either press the <3D> button on the remote control or select [3D SETTINGS] from the In the case that 3D video is not displayed in 3D main menu in “Navigating through the menu” correctly, set the 3D format of the projector to the ...
  • Page 62 [3D SETTINGS] menu Note If a setting other than [AUTO] is selected when the input is switched to HDMI, [3D INPUT FORMAT] is changed to [AUTO] when actions such as turning the power of/on, switching input, or switching the signal are performed on the connected device.

  • Page 63: [Left/Right Swap]

    [3D SETTINGS] menu ■ Adjustment method [LEFT/RIGHT SWAP] Press the ▲▼ buttons and select the Switch to [REVERSE] if you feel discomfort when item for adjusting the right eye video. watching a 3D video with 3D Eyewear. The video for the left eye and for the right eye are shown on the left and the right.
  • Page 64 [3D SETTINGS] menu ■ 3D WAVEFORM MONITOR] ■ PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY] For easy balance adjustment, use a video device that Press the <ENTER> button. supports 3D and displays the video output (brightness) [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY] menu is level of the 3D video for the left and right eye respectively. displayed.
  • Page 65 [3D SETTINGS] menu ● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE] Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to specify the location of the required character to enter You can delete the details saved using [PICTURE and press the <ENTER> button. BALANCE MEMORY SAVE]. You can enter up to 16 characters. Select [ALL DELETE] and press the <ENTER>...

  • Page 66: [2D To 3D]

    [3D SETTINGS] menu ● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME [2D TO 3D] CHANGE] 2D video is quasi converted to 3D video and shown. You can edit the memory name of details saved using Select from [MODE1] to [MODE5] based on [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE]. preference.

  • Page 67: [3D Eyewear Brightness]

    [3D SETTINGS] menu [3D EYEWEAR BRIGHTNESS] [3D IR TRANSMITTER] This enables adjusting the brightness for the 3D This controls the 3D IR Transmitter embedded in this Eyewear. projector. Switch settings Switch settings Switch settings Switch settings [OFF] [WEAK] [LIGHT] [DARK] [STRONG] [MEDIUM] [NORMAL]...

  • Page 68: [3D Viewing Monitor]

    [3D SETTINGS] menu Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the [3D VIEWING MONITOR] optimum parallax. Press the <DEFAULT> button to return to In the 3D video the depth of field effects in front of and pre-adjustment settings. into the screen are adjusted while confirming on the Press the <FUNCTION>...

  • Page 69: [Lens Control] Menu

    [LENS CONTROL] menu [LENS CONTROL] menu Note Select [LENS CONTROL] from the main menu The [ZOOM/FOCUS] test pattern displayed on last use is of “Navigating through the menu” (  page 37), displayed first. and choose an item from the submenu. If the projector or the screen is angled, the top and After selecting an item, adjust the screen position bottom edges of the image will become out of focus.

  • Page 70: [Lens Memory Save]

    [LENS CONTROL] menu [LENS MEMORY SAVE] Note Press the <ENTER> button without entering any text to keep the default name ([LENS MEMORY1-6]). This enables saving zoom and focus adjustment This lens memory function is not 100% guaranteed to position, horizontal video position, vertical video reproduce adjustments.

  • Page 71: [Auto Switching]

    [LENS CONTROL] menu ■ [LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE] [AUTO SWITCHING] Press the ▲▼ buttons and select the This function is able to automatically identify wide lens memory name to be changed. signal or 16:9/4:3 and automatically recalls lens memory settings that have been set for each screen LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE size.

  • Page 72: [H-Area Position]

    [LENS CONTROL] menu [H-AREA POSITION] [LEFT MASKING AREA] You can move the frame area horizontally, such as You can place a blank (mask) area in the left side edge on aligning the right or left frame edge to the screen the screen.

  • Page 73: [Option] Menu

    [OPTION] menu [OPTION] menu ■ [OSD DESIGN] Select [OPTION] from the main menu of Set the colour of the on-screen menu. “Navigating through the menu” (  page 37), and choose an item from the submenu. Select item and use the ◄ ► buttons to switch the Switch settings Switch settings settings.

  • Page 74: [Startup Logo]

    [OPTION] menu [STARTUP LOGO] [FRAME RESPONSE] You can switch the Panasonic logo that is displayed Switch this setting when a progressive signal is when starting up the projector on/off. input and you wish to reduce the time taken from the signal being input to the video being displayed on the screen.

  • Page 75: [Trigger 1/2 Setting]

    [OPTION] menu Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING] the input/output function and press the <ENTER> button. You can set the function for each trigger terminal. The trigger terminals for this projector are used as Function settings both the input/output terminal for the trigger function Unable to transmit the and the output terminal for the external 3D IR trigger output signal.

  • Page 76: [Sleep]

    [OPTION] menu • [BLANK] [SLEEP] When [BLANK] is activated, output is 12 V. If the setting is released, output is 0 V. Set the time for the power to be automatically turned • [RS-232C COMMAND LINK] off.  Receives commands ( page 98) from external device and outputs 12 V.

  • Page 77: [Lamp Power]

    [OPTION] menu [LAMP POWER] [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] Switch the lamp intensity according to the usage Configure VIERA Link. environment of the projector and its intended use. Press the <ENTER> button. The [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] confirmation message is displayed. Switch settings Switch settings VIERA LINK SETTINGS PICTURE...
  • Page 78 [OPTION] menu ■ POWER ON LINK] ■ STANDBY POWER SAVE] Specify whether or not to switch the power of the projector Specify whether or not to switch the mode of external on when it is in standby by operating external devices. devices to the mode with minimum power consumption when the projector is set to standby.

  • Page 79: [Other Functions]

    [OPTION] menu ■ [VIERA LINK MENU] [OTHER FUNCTIONS] You can operate an HDMI-connected device. Press the <ENTER> button. Press the <ENTER> button. The [VIERA LINK MENU] is displayed. The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] menu is displayed. [VIERA LINK Selects the device to operate OTHER FUNCTIONS CONTROL] and switches input...

  • Page 80: Temp And Lamp Indicators

    TEMP and LAMP Indicators TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the lamp indicator <LAMP> and/or temperature indicator <TEMP> will illuminate or flash. Check the indicator status and deal with problems as follows. Attention When switching off power to deal with problems, ensure that you follow the procedure in “Switching off the power”.
  • Page 81 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ■ Lamp indicator <LAMP> Indicator Illuminated red Flashing red status Time to replace the lamp unit. Illuminates when the lamp unit has reached its maximum usage Lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit Problem period of 3 800 hours (when [LAMP POWER] is damaged.

  • Page 82: Care And Replacement

    Care and replacement Care and replacement ■ Air filter unit Before cleaning the projector / If too much dust accumulates in the air filter the internal replacing components temperature of the projector cannot be maintained at the normal level. A confirmation message is displayed on the screen, and at the same time <TEMP>...
  • Page 83 Care and replacement Attach the air filter unit to the projector. Attach the air filter unit to the projector using the reverse of the procedure in 2). * Insert the air filter unit into the projector in the direction of the arrow engraved into the air filter frame ( until it clicks into place.

  • Page 84: Component Replacement

    Care and replacement Component replacement ■ Air filter and electrostatic filter The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective. A replacement air filter / electrostatic filter is available separately (service component). Contact your dealer for the optional air filter and electrostatic filter. Also, please replace the air filter and electrostatic filter when replacing the lamp unit.

  • Page 85: When To Replace The Lamp Unit

    Care and replacement ■ When to replace the lamp unit The lamp unit is a consumable component. Brightness decreases according to duration of usage, so periodical replacement of the lamp unit is necessary. A rough estimate for the usage period is 4 000 hours, but depending on the characteristics of individual lamps, usage conditions, periods of continuous use, and environmental conditions etc., the lamp may cease to illuminate prior to reaching 4 000 hours of use.

  • Page 86: Lamp Unit Replacement Procedure

    Care and replacement ■ Lamp unit replacement procedure Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew the lamp cover fixing screw (one) until it becomes loose, and then remove the Attention lamp cover. Once a lamp unit has exceeded its lifespan of 4 000 * Slowly remove the lamp cover from the projector.
  • Page 87 Care and replacement Remove the air filter cover. Catches Using a Phillips screwdriver to turn the fixing screw Air filter frame of the air filter cover until loose and remove the cover. Air filter cover fixing Air filter (black) screw Electrostatic filter (white) Protrusions...
  • Page 88 Care and replacement Press the <MENU> button to display the menu screen, select [OPTION] with the ▲▼ buttons, and press the <ENTER> button. Select [LAMP RUNTIME] with the ▲▼ buttons. Hold the <ENTER> button down for 3 seconds. The [LAMP RUNTIME] screen is displayed. LAMP RUNTIME LAMP RUNTIME RESET.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Re-confirm these points. See the relevant page for details. Problem Cause Page The power cord may not be connected. The <MAIN POWER> switch is turned off. Power does not turn The wall outlet may not be supplying electricity. The circuit breakers may have tripped.

  • Page 90: Ceiling Mount Bracket Safeguards

    Ceiling mount bracket safeguards Ceiling mount bracket safeguards When mounting the projector on the ceiling, use the Panasonic specified ceiling mount bracket (model no.: ET-PKA110H (for high ceilings) and ET-PKA110S (for low ceilings)). Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.

  • Page 91: Using Viera Link

    When connecting the projector and a “VIERA Link” compatible device, connect to the HDMI 1/2/3 input terminal. With regards to Panasonic products other than this projector, check the manual for the device to be connected regarding description for “VIERA Link”.

  • Page 92: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting Link function. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. 92 - ENGLISH...
  • Page 93 Using VIERA Link ■ Using [VIERA LINK MENU] Use the menu of the device. You can use the controls of the projector as You can control some functions of the connected device well as the buttons on the remote control. (The with the controls or remote control of this projector.
  • Page 94 The image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds after the input mode is switched. HDAVI Control 5 is the latest Panasonic standard (current as of August, 2011) for HDAVI Control compatible devices.

  • Page 95: Technical Information

    *2 : VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) . Note The number of display dots for the PT-AT5000E display is 1 920 x 1 080. A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.

  • Page 96: Supported 3D Video Signal List

    Technical information Supported 3D video signal list When [3D INPUT FORMAT] is set to [AUTO], the 3D signals supported by this projector are the HDMI signals in the table below. Format of 3D video signals Mode FRAME PACKING SIDE BY SIDE TOP AND BOTTOM 750 (720)/60p ○*...

  • Page 97: Serial Terminal

    Technical information Serial terminal The serial port on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface specification, so the projector can be controlled by a personal computer connected to this port. ■ Connection D-sub 9 pin (male) Serial terminal (female) Computer ■...

  • Page 98: Control Commands

    Technical information ■ Cable specifications (When connected to a personal computer) Projector PC (DTE) ■ Control commands Commands available when controlling this projector from a computer are as follows. <Operation commands> Command Control contents Remarks POWER ON In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored. The PON command is ignored during lamp on control.
  • Page 99 Technical information Command Control contents Remarks Loads LENS MEMORY. LENS MEMORY LMLI0 = +00000 = LENS MEMORY 1 LMLI0 = +00001 = LENS MEMORY 2 LOAD LMLI0 = +00002 = LENS MEMORY 3 LMLI0 = +00003 = LENS MEMORY 4 LMLI0 = +00004 = LENS MEMORY 5 LMLI0 = +00005 = LENS MEMORY 6 Sets Y ADJUST.

  • Page 100: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications The following table describes the specifications of the projector. Power supply AC 100-240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Less than 285 W Power consumption During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W Amps 3.5 A - 1.3 A Panel size (diagonal) 18.7 mm (0.74") Aspect ratio 16 : 9...
  • Page 101 Specifications S-VIDEO IN 1 set, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω VIDEO IN 1 set, RCA pin jack 1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω 1 set, D - sub HD 15-pin (female) (RGB signal) R.G.B. 0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω...

  • Page 102: Dimensions

    Specifications Dimensions Unit: mm (5 1/2") (18 1/2") 102 - ENGLISH...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index Index Numbers HIGH ALTITUDE MODE ......76 RGB/YPBPR ..........55 H-POSITION ..........57 RIGHT MASKING AREA ......72 2D TO 3D ..........66 3D Eyewear ..........36 3D EYEWEAR BRIGHTNESS ....67 INPUT GUIDE .......... 73 SCREEN SIZE ......... 61 3D INPUT FORMAT .........
  • Page 104 This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/avc/projector/ © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Panasonic Solutions Company 3 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 SS0911KM0 -KI TEL: (877) 803 - 8492...

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