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Location and function of each part Projector Projector &%$# 0 /. $ # ' ' - % ' & , ( + ) * a small noise as it operates. #Speaker -MAIN POWER switch #Air outlet port Turning the lamp on or off will (pages 22 and 23) Do not cover this port. $Zoom ring cause this noise to increase a (page 23) .SD memory card slot WARNING little. (page 42) %Focus ring Do not bring your hands or other BBy using the OPTION menu to Insert the SD memory card into (page 23) objec
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C P T N P +KEYSTONE buttons 4SD button (pages 28 and 29) (page 43) This button is used to correct This button is to select the SD '( ) / keystone distortion of the CARD screen. POWER LIGHT & projected image when the 5SD MENU button INPUT * projector position is tilted upward COMPONENT KEYSTONE (page 43) MENU ' + or downward. This button can be used to return ( # ENTER ,NORMAL button to a previous screen when SD 0 ) (page 27) CARD screen is select
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Using the remote control unit Operating range #%& ' ( #Open the cover. $ $Insert the batteries so that the polarities are correct, and then close the cover. ( # $% ' AAA batteries (two) NOTE: BDo not drop the remote control unit. #AUDIO L-R input jacks &DVI-D IN connector BKeep the remote control unit away from liquids. (page 18) (page 20) BRemove the batteries if not using the remote control unit for long periods. This connector is used to input BDo n
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Example of connecting to equipment compatible Connections with YPBPR(CBCR) signals Notes on connections BRead the instruction manual for each system component carefully before DVD player connecting it. BTurn off the power supply for all components before making any connections. BIf the cables necessary for connecting a component to the system are not To audio To YPBPR included with the component or available as an option, you may need to output output fashion a cable to suit the component concer
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Example of connecting to computer Setting-up Projection methods Computer Computer 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 To audio To DVI-D To audio To RGB output output output output FRONT (Factory default setting) FRONT/REAR REAR NOTE: BYou will need to purchas
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C C C P P P T T T N N N P P P )Turn the focus/zoom ring to adjust Starting to use the projected image focus and size. Zoom Turning on the power Focus Please ensure that all preparations have been completed before turning on the power. (Refer to pages 18 – 21.) #Remove the lens cover. Turning off the power # Press the POWER button. “POWER OFF” is POWER OFF displayed on the screen. OK CANCEL $ Select “OK” using the I and H buttons and $Connect the accessory power cord. press the ENTER butt
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PICTURE menu (page 34) On-screen menus When a YPBPR signal is being When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal input or SD CARD is selected is being input Menu screens PICTURE PICTURE The various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by PICTURE MODE NORMAL PICTURE MODE NORMAL CONTRAST 0 CONTRAST 0 selecting the operations from on-screen menus. BRIGHT 0 BRIGHT 0 The general arrangement of these menus is shown below. COLOR 0 COLOR
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&Press the F or G buttons to BWhen an individual adjustment Menu operation guide Returning a setting to select an item, and then press screen is being displayed #Press the MENU button. the factory default the I or H buttons to change The MAIN MENU screen will be BRIGHT 0 If you press the NORMAL button on or adjust the setting. displayed. the remote control unit, you can Only the item displayed will be An individual adjustment screen return settings to the factory default returned to the
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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-AE300U For PT-AE200U Horizontal and vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following Vertical keystone distortion can be corrected by following procedures. procedures. #Use the KEYSTONE button to KEYSTONE 0 # Press the KEYSTONE button to display KEYSTONE obtain image balance. H-KEY
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ASPECT Input signal Projected Image Setting the 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. 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 S1/S2\4:3\16:9\JUST\ZOOM\*S4:3\*S16:9 16:9 Squeezed signal (image Horizontal expansion of contracted horizontal
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Selecting the picture mode Using the shutter function You can select the appropriate picture mode for the type of projected image The shutter function can be used to momentarily turn off the picture and by the following procedure. sound from the projector when the projector is not being used for short (The picture mode can be also selected in the PICTURE menu.) periods of time, such as during breaks in meetings or when carrying out preparation. The projector uses less power in shutter mode than
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TINT Color Hue Setting (color Adjusting the picture (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/YPBPR /SD temperature) CARD only) When a PC/DVI signal is being input Use the F and G buttons to select an COLOR TEMP. -2 This adjusts the flesh tones in the item, and then use the I and H buttons [ PICTURE COLOR TEMP. -1 PICTURE MODE NORMAL picture. Press the H button to make to change the setting for that item. [ CONTRAST 0 flesh tones more gr
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When adjusting the black or neutral MEMORY SAVE Projecting sRGB- MEMORY 1 color area of the picture, adjust it MEMORY 2 compatible pictures using BRIGHT R or BRIGHT B. MEMORY 3 sRGB is an international color SELECT ENTER ESC reproduction standard (IEC61966-2- WHITE BALANCE R/G/B Up to 3 settings can be saved in the 1) established by the International (PC only) PICTURE menu. Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This is used to adjust the white Select the number in which you If you would like
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matched to the input signal and are ASPECT Adjusting the position automatically adjusted. Refer page 30. NOTE: When the input signal is from a VERTICAL POSITION AUTO SETUP BWhen the ASPECT is set to V- PC, first select AUTO SETUP and (S-VIDEO/VIDEO/YPBPR/PC only) (PC only) SCROLL (page 30), AUTO then press the ENTER button to Press the I button to move the HORIZONTAL POSITION, SETUP cannot be performed. initiate automatic positioning. picture down, and press the H VERTICAL POSITION, DOT If the o
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LCD Projector
POWER
LIGHT
INPUT
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COMPONENT KEYSTONE
MENU
ENTER
Operating Instructions
NORMAL FREEZE
MODE MEMORY
ASPECT PICTURE USER
VOLUME
MUTE
SD
SD MENU TIME
LCD PROJECTOR
Model No. PT-AE300U
PT-AE200U
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Dear Panasonic Customer: CAUTION: This equipment is equipped with a three-pin grounding-type power This instruction booklet provides all the necessary operating information that plug. Do not remove the grounding you might require. We hope it will help you to get the most performance out pin on the power plug. This plug will of your new product, and that you will be pleased with your Panasonic LCD Do not remove only fit a grounding-type power projector. outlet. This is a safety feature. If you Th
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Contents Precautions with regard to safety Adjusting the position .....................38 Preparation WARNING HORIZONTAL POSITION ..............38 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE..........2 If a problem occurs (such as no image or no sound) or if you notice VERTICAL POSITION....................38 Precautions with regard to safety ....5 DOT CLOCK...................................38 smoke or a strange smell coming from the projector, turn off the power Accessories........................................9
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BIf not using the projector for an extended period of time, pull the power BHeated air comes out of the air outlet port. Do not bring your hands or cord plug out from the wall outlet. face, or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port, otherwise burns or damage could result. Do not do anything that might damage the power cord or the power cord plug. Replacement of the lamp unit should only be carried out by a qualified BDo not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, pla
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C P T N P Accessories Use only the specified battery. Check that all of the accessories shown below have been included with your BIf an incorrect battery is used, it may explode or leak, and fire, injury or projector. contamination of the battery compartment and surrounding area may result. Remote control unit Video/Audio cable [3.0 AAA batteries for Do not mix old and new batteries. (N2QAFA000002 x1) m (9´10˝), remote control unit (x2) BIf the batteries are inserted incorrectly, they may explod
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About the SD memory card slot Precautions on handling 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 Cautions when moving the projector the slot. Be sure to attach the lens cover before moving the projector. About the screen The projection lens is extremely susceptible to vibration and shocks. When If the screen you are using is dirty, damaged or discolored, attractive moving the projector, use
