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PT-AE1000U.book Page 1 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM
LCD Projector
Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-AE1000U
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 (U.S.A.)
For assistance, please call: 787 - 750 - 4300
or visit us at http://panasonic.net (Puerto Rico)
Before operating this product, please read these instructions carefully and save this manual for
future use.
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 2 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Important Safety Notice Dear Panasonic Customer: 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. You should note it in the space provided below and retain this booklet in case service is required.
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 3 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Important Safety Notice 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 ha
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 4 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Contents Quick Steps Important Safety Notice..............................2 Preparation 1. Set up your projector See “Setting up” on page 14. Precautions with regard to safety .............6 WARNINGS ........................................................... 6 CAUTIONS............................................................. 7 Before use....................................................9 Accessories...............................
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 5 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM w Settings Maintenance Menu Navigation........................................28 TEMP and LAMP Indicators ..................... 40 Navigating through the MENU ..............................28 Controlling alerts .................................................. 40 Main menu and Sub-menu....................................29 Care and Replacement ............................. 41 PICTURE Menu ..........................................31 Bef
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Preparation PT-AE1000U.book Page 6 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Precautions with regard to safety WARNINGS If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming Do not do anything that might damage the power from the projector, disconnect the power cord plug cord or the power cord plug. from the wall outlet. Do not damage the power cord, make any Do not continue to use the projector in such cases, modifications to it, place it near any hot objects, bend otherwise fire or electric shock
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 7 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Precautions with regard to safety During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector Replacement of the lamp is better to be carried out or the cable. by a qualified technician. Electric shocks can result. The lamp has high internal pressure. If improperly handled, explosion might result. Do not use the projector in a bath or shower. The lamp can easily become damaged if struck Fire or electric shocks can result. against hard objec
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Preparation PT-AE1000U.book Page 8 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Precautions with regard to safety Do not mix old and new batteries. If the lamp has broken, ventilate the room If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may immediately. Do not touch or bring your face close explode or leak, and fire, injury or contamination of to the broken pieces. the battery compartment and surrounding area may Failure to observe this may cause the user to absorb result. the gas which was releas
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 9 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Before use Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with your projector. Remote control AA batteries for Remote control Lens cover (TXFKK01VKD4) (EUR7914Z40 x 1) (x 2) Power cord for continental Europe (K2CG3FZ00008 x 1) Cautions when transporting Do not subject the projector to excessive vibration When transporting the projector, hold the body at or shocks. the bottom securely. The projector lens need to be handle
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Preparation PT-AE1000U.book Page 10 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Before use Cautions on use In order to get the best picture quality Lamp Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn The lamp may need to be replaced earlier due to off any lights near the screen to prevent outside light variables such as individual lamp characteristics, or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the usage conditions and the installation environment, screen. especially when the projector is subj
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 11 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM About Your Projector Remote control Front, back and top view Remote control signal emitter While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between stand- by mode and project mode. (page 20) Turn the button Display the Main menu. backlight of Remote Return to the previous control on/off. menu. (page 29) (page 22) Navigate through the Function buttons menus with F G H I, Assign the frequently used and activate the menu functions from the op
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Preparation PT-AE1000U.book Page 12 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM About Your Projector Projector Top and front view Air exhaust port Lens shift dial/Vertical Heated air comes (page 16) out of this opening. Lens shift dial/Horizontal (page 16) Air filter (page 41) MAIN POWER Switch the projector on/off Projection lens (page 20) Lens cover Air exhaust port Remote control Protects the Projection Heated air comes signal receptor lens from dust or dirt. out of this opening. (page 22) IN
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 13 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM About Your Projector Back and bottom view Security lock Attach the commercial shackle lock, manufactured by Air intake port Top cover Kensington, to protect your Hold at the back corner of the Top projector. Compatible with the cover and slightly push up to Kensington MicroSaver Security open. (page 42) System. Air intake port AC IN Connect the Power cord to supply electronic power to the projector. (page 19) Lens cover attach
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Getting Started SD PT-AE1000U.book Page 14 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up Screen size and throw distance You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows. SW Screen Projection size (16 : 9) Throw distance (L) Diagonal length Minimum distance Maximum distance Screen height (SH) Screen width (SW) (SD) (LW) (LT) 1.01 m (40") 0.50 m (1'7") 0.89 m (2'11") 1.2 m (3'11") 2.3 m (7'6") 1.27 m (50") 0.62 m (2') 1.11 m (3'7") 1
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 15 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up 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 39. Setting on a desk/floor and Setting on a desk/floor and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK Mounting in the ceiling and Mounting in the ceiling and projecting from front projecting from rear INSTALLA
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Getting Started PT-AE1000U.book Page 16 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up Lens shift and positioning If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image position by moving the Lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens. Adjusting the Lens shift dials Horizontal shift You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 40% horizontally off-center from the screen and then adjust the image position wit
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 17 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Setting up Projector location range You can determine where to locate the projector by considering the Lens shift dials possibilities. See “Positioning the image” on page 21 for available placement. After fixing the screen position H Placement V Vertical center of screen SH Center of lens SW The adjustable projection range 100% Shift range Projection size Standard position 100% 40% 40% Projection size NOTE: When the projecting posi
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Getting Started PT-AE1000U.book Page 18 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Connections Before connection 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 45. Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system.
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PT-AE1000U.book Page 19 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Switching the projector on/off Power cord Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord. Connecting Disconnecting Make sure to use the Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off. Power cord which is 1. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord provided with the projector. from the wall outlet. 1. Ensure the shape of the 2. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord power cord plug and the from
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Basic Operation PT-AE1000U.book Page 20 Monday, October 16, 2006 1:40 PM Switching the projector on/off Switching on the projector Power indicator ( (1) 1) ( (3) 3) (2) (2) 1. Switch the MAIN POWER on. 3. Press the POWER button. The power indicator lights up in RED. The power indicator lights up in GREEN after flashing for a while. 2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens. The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the screen. See "STARTUP LOGO" on page 38. NOTE: Some small rattling or tinkling soun
