Summary of the content on the page No. 1
R
LCD Projector
Operating Instructions
Model No. PT-AE900E
Before operating this product, please read the instructions carefully and save this
manual for future use.
TQBJ 0183
ENGLISH
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
CAUTION: Dear Panasonic Customer: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that instructions, which includes using the provided power cord and shielded you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most out of your new interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral device. product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD projector. If you use serial port to connect
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED PLUG (U.K. only) Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT SHARPNESS, COLOUR TEMP., Preparation CAREFULLY. DYNAMIC IRIS, Noise IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ...2 Reduction(NR), CINEMA REALITY, This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your Precautions with regard to TV-SYSTEM, ADVANCED MENU, safety and convenience. A 13 amp fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse MEMORY SAVE, MEMORY LOAD, safety .....................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Do not do anything that might damage the mains lead or the mains Precautions with regard to safety plug. BDo not damage the mains lead, 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 mains plug from the mains socket. BIf the mains lead is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits o
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Do not look into the lens while the projector is being used. Always disconnect all cables before moving the projector. BStrong light is emitted from the projector’s lens. If you look directly into this BMoving the projector with cables still attached can damage the cables, light, it can hurt and damage your eyes. which could cause fire or electric shocks to occur. BBe especially careful not to let young children look into the lens. In Do not place any heavy objects on top of the projector. addit
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Accessories Before use Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your Cautions regarding setting-up projector. Avoid setting up in places which are subject to vibration or shocks. Remote control unit Mains lead for Mains lead for U.K. The internal parts can be damaged, which may cause malfunctions or (EUR7914Z20 x1) Continental (K2CT3FR00003 x1) accidents. (K2CM3FR00002 x1) Avoid setting up in places which are subject to sudden temperature changes, such as near an air
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ 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 # $%& screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen. Do not touch the surfaces of the lens with your bare hands. If the surface of the lens becomes dirty from fingerprints or anything else, this will be magnified and projected onto the screen. Mo
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
˛ Projector Connector panel #$ % #$ % & ' ( & ' ) ( #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 mains lead is connected here. Do not use any mains lea
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
&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
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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 When shift lever is V Projector set up range moved down (full) (centre of the lens) 50% About 63% of Screen the screen (maximum) About 63% of the screen Centre of the lens Scr
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ ˛ Turning on the power Before turning on the power Press the input select button to select the input signal. & 1. Ensure that all peripheral Input select devices are connected properly. button 2. Connect the accessory mains lead. Control 3. Remove the lens cover. VIDEO S-VIDEO YPBPR panel Changing Mains lead signals HDMI PC SCART $ Input select # button Remote & VIDEO YPBPR PC control Changing unit signals S-VIDEO SCART HDMI BA picture will be projected in accordance w
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
˛ ˛ ˛ Turning off the power # % $ NOTE: Power indicator BDuring projection of an image, the cooling fan will operate, emitting a small noise as it operates. 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 at least 0.5 seconds. Press the POWER button. BWhen t
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
ASPECT Input signal Projected image Setting the aspect ratio (ASPECT) 4:3 4:3 input signal 4:3 This projector allows you to change the aspect ratio to match the type of input signal. Press the ASPECT button. BPressing the ASPECT button will change the aspect ratio according to the successive settings 16:9 Squeezed signal (image Horizontal expansion of shown below. contracted horizontally) projected image BIllustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page. Refer to this illustrat
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Selecting the picture mode (PIC. MODE) You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image. NOTE: BIf a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, it Press the PIC. MODE button. may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. BPressing the PIC. MODE button will change the BIf using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display picture mode. programmes for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if the asp
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
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. BPress the F or G button to select the setting BPress the I or H button to adjust the value or you want to retrieve, then press
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
˛ ˛ BWhen the “PICTURE MODE” menu is selected, the settings will switch Using the Cinema Colour Management function(C.C.M) automatically to the last “PROFILE” settings that were used for the You can adjust, save, and retrieve the settings for the selected colours of the selected picture mode. projected image based on the selected picture mode to suit your preference. BWhen retrieving a profile, “EDIT” will not be displayed if the picture Press the F or G button to select an item, press mode bei
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
PROFILE SAVE NOTE: BThe projected image will be paused when the cursor is displayed. Press the ENTER button to display the Press the MENU button or the RETURN button on the remote control “PROFILE SAVE” menu. unit to cancel the still image. (If an adjustment menu is displayed, press Press the F or G button to select the the MENU button or the RETURN button twice.) number (“USER1/2/3”) in which you BWhen there are same or similar colours in the projected image, these want to save the setting, and
