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R
LCD Projector
Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-AE900U
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
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For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ (Puerto Rico)
TQBJ 0182
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CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three- Dear Panasonic Customer: pin grounding-type power plug. Do not This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that remove the grounding pin on the power you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new plug. This plug will only fit a grounding- product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. Do not remove type power outlet. This is a safety feature. The serial number o
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WARNING: Contents Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for the Protection BRIGHT, COLOR, TINT, Preparation of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75. SHARPNESS, COLOR TEMP., IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 DYNAMIC IRIS, Noise Precautions with regard to Reduction(NR), CINEMA REALITY, TV-SYSTEM, ADVANCED MENU, Declaration of Conformity safety .........................................6 MEMORY SAVE, MEMORY LOAD, Model Number: PT-AE900U Accessories ...........
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Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power Precautions with regard to safety cord plug. BDo not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it near WARNING any hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects on If you notice smoke, strange smells or noise coming from the projector, top of it or wrap it into a bundle. disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. BIf the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-c
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Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. When disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord. BStrong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this BIf the power cord itself is pulled, the cord will become damaged, and fire, light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. short-circuits or serious electric shocks may result. BBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In Always disconnect all cables before moving the p
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NOTICE: Before use BThis product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Cautions regarding setting-up Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or please contact your local authorities,
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Location and function of each part Notes on use Projector In order to get the best picture quality Draw curtains or blinds over any windows and turn off any lights near the # $%& screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Moreover, when not
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Projector Connector panel #$ % #$ % & ' ) & ' ( ( #Connector panel (page 15) #SERIAL connector (pages 22, 23, 24 and 66) This connector is used to connect a personal computer to the projector in $Air inlet port order to control the projector externally. (RS-232C compatible) Do not cover this port. $HDMI IN connector (page 23) %Power input socket (AC IN) (page 26) This connector is used to input HDMI signals. The accessory power cord is connected here. Do not use any power cord
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&Arrow (F F, G G, I I and H H) buttons (page 42) Projector control panel These buttons are used to select and adjust items in the on-screen menus. 'ENTER button (page 42) #% $ & This button is used to accept and to activate items selected in the on-screen menus. (MENU button (page 40) This button is used to display the menu screen. When a menu screen is being displayed, it can be used to return to a previous screen or to clear the screen. )INPUT select buttons (page 27) These buttons are used to
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Setting-up Projection methods Projector position In way of installing projector, any one of the following four projection methods are used. Select whichever projection method matches the setting-up L: Projection distance method. (The projection method can be set from the “OPTION” menu. Refer Screen SH: Image height L to page 52 for details.) SW:Image width BFront-desk projection BRear-desk projection (Using a translucent screen) L Screen Menu items Setting Menu items Setting DESK/CEILING DESK DE
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50% Setting up range using the lens shift function This projector can be placed in various places by controlling the shift lever at BProjector setting up range in relation to the screen the front side of the projector to move the lens in order to adjust the position H of the projected image. Projector BVertical lens shift V Projector set up range When shift lever is (center of the lens) moved down (full) 50% About 63% of Screen the screen (maximum) Center of the lens Screen About 63% of the scr
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Connections Notes on connections Connecting to equipment compatible with HDMI B Read the instruction manual for each peripheral device carefully before connecting it. B Turn off the power supply for all peripheral devices before making any connections. Computer for BIf the cables necessary for connection are not included with the peripheral control use device or available as an option, you may need to prepare a proper cable for the device concerned. BRefer to the list on page 64 for details on c
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Preparation for the remote control unit Connecting to computer #Open the cover. Computer for control use $Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. Serial adapter (ET-ADSER : sold separately) DIN 8-pin (male) AA batteries (two) NOTE: BDo not drop the remote control unit. BKeep the remote control unit away from liquids. BRemove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. To RGB output BDo not use rechargeable batteries. Operating r
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Press the input select button to select the input signal. Turning on the power & Input select Before turning on the power button 1. Ensure that all peripheral Control devices are connected properly. VIDEO S-VIDEO YPBPR1 panel Changing 2. Connect the accessory power cord. signals 3. Remove the lens cover. HDMI PC YPBPR2 Power cord Input select button $ Remote # control VIDEO YPBPR1 PC Changing unit signals & YPBPR2 HDMI S-VIDEO BA picture will be projected in accordance with the selected input
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Turning off the power # % $ NOTE: BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emitting a small noise as it operates. This noise may change depending on the Power indicator ambient temperature. Turning the lamp on or off will cause this noise to increase a little. BBy using the “OPTION” menu to set “LAMP POWER” to “LOW”, the operating sound of the fan can be reduced. (Refer to page 53.) BYou can also turn off the power by pressing the POWER button twice or by holding it down for
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Input signal Projected image ASPECT Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) 14:9 Expansion preserves This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of original ratio input signal. Press the ASPECT button. BPressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings shown below. JUST Horizontal expansion of projected image BRefer to the illustrations in the table for (Center of image is less distorted.) assistance in selecting a suitable aspect r
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BWhen “WSS” is set to “ON”(page 49), the projector switches the aspect Selecting the picture mode (PIC. MODE) ratio automatically if the input signal has a detector signal. You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image. B“WIDE” is displayed on the screen when “ASPECT” is set automatically (when “WSS” is set to “ON”). Press the ASPECT button to switch the Press the PIC. MODE button. aspect ratio. BPressing the PIC. MODE button will change the B“AUTO” will be displaye
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Retrieving the saved picture Displaying the “PICTURE” menu settings (MEM. LOAD) (MAIN) If you have saved the adjusted picture settings using the “MEMORY SAVE” menu, you can retrieve the saved picture settings. Press the MAIN button. Press the MEM. LOAD button. BThe individual adjustment screen will be displayed as shown above. Press the F or G button to switch the item. BThe “MEMORY LOAD” menu will be displayed. BPress the I or H button to adjust the value or BPress the F or G button to select t
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CURSOR Using the Cinema Color You can select a color in the projected image, and adjust the color settings. Press the ENTER button to display the cursor ( ). B Management function(C.C.M) #Select the color you want to adjust with the cursor. You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colors of the BPress the F, G, I and H buttons to move the cursor, and then press projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference. the ENTER button. Press the F or G b
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PROFILE SAVE BThe colors white, gray and black cannot be adjusted. You can save the adjusted color BIf the same colors are adjusted separately, these colors may not be settings. adjusted to suit your preference. Press the ENTER button to display the BYou can adjust a maximum of 8 colors (“POINT1-8”) for each user “PROFILE SAVE” menu. (“USER1/2/3”). The cursor will not be displayed when 8 colors have already been adjusted. Press the F or G button to select the number (“USER1/2/3”) in which you wa
