Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE1000U Operating Instructions

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Preparation
About Your Projector
JFront, back and top view
Remote control
NOTE:
 Do not drop the Remote control.
 Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
 Remove the batteries if not using the Remote control for a long period of time.
 Do not use rechargeable batteries.
 Do not keep pressing the Remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
Remote control signal emitter
Return to the previous 
menu. (page 28)
While the MAIN POWER is 
on, switch between stand-
by mode and project mode. 
(page 20)
Display the Main menu.
Return to the previous 
menu. (page 29)
Reset some of the 
settings to the factory 
default settings. 
(page 22)
Turn the button 
backlight of Remote 
control on/off. 
(page 22)
Capture the projected 
image as a still 
picture. (page 22)
Navigate through the 
menus with F G H I, 
and activate the menu 
item with
 ENTER. 
(page 28)
Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and lift 
up the cover.
2. Insert the batteries 
according to the 
polarity diagram 
indicated inside.
Switch to cycle through 
the input method. 
(page 23)Adjust the focus and 
size of the image. 
(page 25)Turn off the POWER 
automatically by setting 
the duration. (page 22)
Switch to cycle through 
the aspect ratio. 
(page 23)Switch to cycle through 
the PICTURE MODE. 
(page 25)Display the MEMORY 
LOAD menu. (page 25)
Display the input 
waveform. (page 24)Display the PICTURE 
menu. (page 25)Display the COLOR 
MANAGEMENT menu. 
(page 26)
Function buttons
Assign the frequently used 
functions from the option for 
shortcut. (page 39)
Learning Remote control 
buttons and LCD
Program and operate other 
devices. See “Remote Control 
Operating Guide”.
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Preparation
JTop and front view
Projector
NOTE:
 Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause 
damage or injury.
 While the projector is not in use, attach the Lens cover to protect the lens.
Lens shift dial/Vertical 
(page 16)
Lens shift dial/Horizontal 
(page 16)
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off 
(page 20)
Air filter (page 41)
Lens cover
Protects the Projection 
lens from dust or dirt.Remote control 
signal receptor 
(page 22)Air exhaust port
Heated air comes 
out of this opening.
Projection lens
Air exhaust port
Heated air comes 
out of this opening.
POWER
While the MAIN POWER is on, 
switch between stand-by mode 
and project mode. (page 20)
MENU
Display the Main menu.
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 28)
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the 
input method. (page 23)
RETURN
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 28)FOCUS and ZOOM
Adjust the focus and size of 
the image. (page 37)
Navigate through the menus with 
F G H I, and activate the menu 
item with
 ENTER. (page 28)
(Push to open/close the cover.)
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							About Your Projector
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Preparation
JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
 Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of the vents as this may cause 
damage or injury.
 This projector should only be used with the attached Power cord to ensure optimum performance and avoid 
damage to the projector.
 Do not open the Top cover other than replacing the lamp unit.
AC IN
Connect the Power cord to 
supply electronic power to 
the projector. (page 19)
Security lock
Attach the commercial shackle 
lock, manufactured by 
Kensington, to protect your 
projector. Compatible with the 
Kensington MicroSaver Security 
System.
SERIAL
Connect a compatible cable 
for controlling the projector 
remotely via your PC.
PC IN
Connect an RGB signal 
cable from your PC.
COMPONENT 2 IN
Connect a YPBPR signal cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA 
composite video cable.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect a S-VIDEO 
signal cable.
Connecting 
terminals 
(page 18)
HDMI IN
Connect HDMI signal cables.
COMPONENT 1 IN
Connect a YPBPR signal 
cable.
Air intake port
Air intake portTop cover
Hold at the back corner of the Top 
cover and slightly push up to 
open. (page 42)
Front leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 21)Lens cover attachment hole
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Getting Started
Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0 power zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
* All measurements above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimensions from the screen diagonal.
* The results above are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
Screen size and throw distance
Projection size (16 : 9)Throw distance (L)
Diagonal length 
(SD)Screen height (SH)Screen width (SW)Minimum distance 
(LW)Maximum distance 
(LT)
1.01 m (40) 0.50 m  (17) 0.89 m  (211) 1.2 m  (311) 2.3 m  (76)
1.27 m (50) 0.62 m  (2) 1.11 m  (37) 1.5 m  (411) 2.9 m  (96)
1.52 m  (60) 0.75 m  (25) 1.33 m  (44) 1.8 m  (510) 3.5 m  (115)
1.77 m (70) 0.87 m  (210) 1.55 m  (51) 2.1 m  (610) 4.1 m  (135)
2.03 m (80) 1.00 m  (33) 1.77 m  (59) 2.4 m  (710) 4.7 m  (158)
2.28 m  (90) 1.12 m (38) 1.99 m (66) 2.7 m (810) 5.3 m (174)
2.54 m (100) 1.25 m (41) 2.21 m (73) 3.0 m (910) 5.9 m (194)
3.05 m (120) 1.49 m (410) 2.66 m (88) 3.6 m (119) 7.2 m (237)
3.81 m (150) 1.87 m (61) 3.32 m (1010) 4.8 m (158) 9.0 m (296)
5.08 m (200) 2.49 m (82) 4.43 m (146) 6.0 m (198) 12.0 m (394)
NOTE:
 Do not use the projector at a raised or a horizontally tilted position as it may 
cause malfunction of the projector.
 Make sure the projector lens surface is parallel with the screen. You can tilt 
the projector body approximately ± 30° vertically. Overtilting may result in 
shortening the component’s life.
 For the best quality of the projection image, install a screen where sun light or 
room light does not shine directly onto the screen. Close window shades or 
curtains to block the lights.
SD
SW
SH
Screen
SW = SD x 0.872
LW = 1.189 x SD - 0.04SH = SD x 0.490
LT = 2.378 x SD - 0.05
Unit: m
± 30°
- 30°
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Getting Started
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.
You can adjust the throwing angle by screwing the front legs up/down.
This adjust the angle of the projector. See “Positioning the image” on page 21.
Projection method
JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front JSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
JMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from frontJMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING
NOTE:
 A translucent screen is required for REAR projection.
 When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKX100, ET-PKE1000S) 
is required.
Front leg adjuster and throwing angle
NOTE:
 Heated air comes out of the Air exhaust port. Do not touch the Air exhaust port directly.
 If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 36.
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Getting Started
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.
JAdjusting the Lens shift dials
QHorizontal 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 with the Lens shift dial • Horizontal.
QVertical shift
You can place the projector where the projector lens is up to 100% vertically off-center from the screen and then 
adjust the image position with the Lens shift dial • Vertical.
Lens shift and positioning
Up to about 40% 
of the projection Up to about 40%
of the projection
Screen
Turning the dial
clockwise:
Moving to screen’s rightTurning the dial 
counterclockwise:
Moving to screen’s left
Up to about 100%
of the projection
Up to about 100%
of the projection
Turning the dial clockwise:
Moving to screen’s top Turning the dial counterclockwise:
Moving to screen’s bottom
Screen
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Getting Started
JProjector 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.
QAfter fixing the screen position
QThe adjustable projection range
NOTE:
 When the projecting position is fully moved to the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move 
horizontally, likewise when the projecting position is fully moved to the horizontal limit of the shift range, you 
cannot move vertically.
 When the projector is tilted and you adjust KEYSTONE, the center of the screen and the lens need to be 
realigned.
 Do not force the Lens shift dials to turn as this may damage the projector.
H
V
SH
SW
Center of lensPlacement
Vertical center
of screen
Standard positionShift range
Projection size 100% 100%
40% 40% Projection size
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Getting Started
Connections
 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.
Before connection to the projector
Connecting with COMPONENT/VIDEO/S-VIDEO
Connecting with HDMI/PC
NOTE:
 Make sure the HDMI cable is adapted to your HDMI device for proper performance.
 A compatible cable is required for an HDMI 1 080p signal.
 It is possible to connect with DVI devices via a HDMI/DVI conversion adapter, but some equipment may not 
project the image properly or other problems could be encountered. See “Serial terminal” on page 46.
DVD player Video player DVD player To component 
video outputTo S-video 
output To video 
output
To HDMI outputHDMI cable
(RP-CDHG30: Optional)RGB signal cable
To RGB output
PC DVD player
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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the Power cord.
JConnecting
Make sure to use the 
Power cord which is 
provided with the projector.
1. Ensure the shape of the 
power cord plug and the 
AC IN connector on the 
side of the projector match, then push the 
plug all the way in.
2. Connect the Power cord to a wall outlet.
JDisconnecting
Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off.
1. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord 
from the wall outlet.
2. Hold the plug and unplug the Power cord 
from the AC IN connector on the side of the 
projector.
Power cord
NOTE:
 Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the power cord.
 Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.
 Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.
POWER indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashingThe MAIN POWER is switched off.
RED LitThe MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is in standby.
GREENFlashingThe POWER is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
LitThe projector is ready to project.
ORANGELitThe POWER is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
FlashingThe POWER is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering 
to projection mode. Recovery may take a while.
NOTE:
 While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch the MAIN POWER off or unplug the Power cord.
 The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W.
POWER indicator
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Basic Operation1. Switch the MAIN POWER on.
 The power indicator lights up in RED.
2. Remove the Lens cover from the lens.3. Press the POWER button.
 The power indicator lights up in GREEN after 
flashing for a while.
The STARTUP LOGO is displayed on the 
screen. See STARTUP LOGO on page 38.
1. Press the POWER button.
 The confirmation screen is displayed.
 To return to the projection, press ENTER to 
select CANCEL or press MENU/RETURN.
2. Press I to select OK and press POWER or 
ENTER.
 The power indicator lights up in ORANGE while 
cooling the lamp, then illuminates RED when it 
is ready to switch off the MAIN POWER.
3. Switch off the MAIN POWER on the back of 
the projector.
Switching on the projector
(1)(1)
(3)(3)
(2)(2)
Power indicator
NOTE:
 Some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard when starting up, but this is normal and does not affect 
the performance of the projector.
 Do not attach anything on the Lens cover which may cause burns, fire or damage to the projector.
Switching off the projector
(3)(3)
(1)(1)
(2)(2)
Power indicator
NOTE:
 Press the POWER twice or for a long duration to switch the power.
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