Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE1000U Operating Instructions

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Settings
PICTURE Menu
Depending on the projection environment, you can use 
these preset parameter settings to optimise image 
projection. Press I H to cycle through the options.
You can adjust the contrast of the projected image. 
Adjust the BRIGHTNESS in advance if necessary.
 Setting range: -64 to +64
You can adjust the brightness of the projected image.
 Setting range: -32 to +32You can adjust the color saturation of the projected 
image.
 Setting range: -32 to +32
 When PC is connected, this function is available with 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/60p and 1 125 (1 080)/50p signals 
only.
You can adjust the skin tone in the projected image.
 Setting range: -32 to +32
 When PC is connected, this function is available with 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/60p and 1 125 (1 080)/50p signals 
only.
You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image.
 Setting range will vary according to the selected 
input signal
You can adjust the white balance of the projected 
image.
 Setting range: -6 to +6
PICTURE MODE
NORMALSetting for a general image, such as 
sports or games
DYNAMICBright and sharp setting
CINEMA1Hollywood style colors
CINEMA2Deeper and more rich color setting
CINEMA3Vivid and crisp color setting
COLOR1Setting for HDTV standard in
ITU-R BT. 709 and color temperature 
6 500K at the default setting of the 
PICTURE menu items.
COLOR2Setting for DCDM standard and color 
temperature 6 300 K at the default 
setting of the PICTURE menu items.
NOTE:
 It may take for a while until the selected mode is 
stabilized.
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
 See “Navigating through 
the MENU” on page 28.
Higher Lower
Brighter Darker
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Lighter Darker
More 
reddishMore 
greenish
More 
sharp Less 
sharp
Less 
reddish Less 
bluish
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Settings
You can switch automatic adjustment of the lamp and 
the lens iris on/off.
•ON: Automatic adjustment
•OFF: No adjustment
You can monitor whether or not the luminance level of 
the input signal is in the recommended range by 
displaying it in the waveform monitor. If the waveform is 
not in the range, adjust it for the best quality. See 
“Adjusting the waveform of the input signal” on page 24.
1. Press F G to move to the required waveform 
style.
2. Press ENTER to select.
 The WAVEFORM MONITOR will be 
displayed.
3. Adjust the WAVEFORM MONITOR.
 See “Adjusting the waveform of the input 
signal” on page 24.From the ADVANCED MENU, you can perform more 
detailed image adjustment manually.
JGAMMA
You can adjust linear intensity at 3 levels. Press 
IH to increase/decrease 1 point.
 Setting range: -8 to +8
JCONTRAST
You can adjust the amount of contrast in RGB 
colors individually. Press I H to 
increase/decrease 1 point.
 Setting range: -32 to +32
JBRIGHTNESS
You can adjust the brightness in RGB colors 
individually. Press I H to increase/decrease 
1point.
 Setting range: -16 to +16
JCOLOR MANAGEMENT
You can manage your own defined color settings. 
See “Setting your own color profile” on page 26.
JNR (Noise Reduction)
You can switch the automatic noise reduction 
system on/off. Press I H to select the required 
setting.
•ON: Automatic noise reduction
•OFF: No noise reduction
DYNAMIC IRIS
WAVEFORM MONITOR
OFF
FULL SCAN(Y)
FULL SCAN(R)
FULL SCAN(G)
FULL SCAN(B)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)
MONITOR POSITION
UPPER LEFT
ADVANCED MENU
LevelsDefault setting
GAMMA HIGH0
GAMMA MID0
GAMMA LOW0
RGBDefault setting
CONTRAST R0
CONTRAST G0
CONTRAST B0
RGBDefault setting
BRIGHTNESS R0
BRIGHTNESS G0
BRIGHTNESS B0
NOTE:
 Applying noise reduction may affect image quality.
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Settings
JMPEG NR
You can switch the automatic noise reduction 
system for MPEG format images on/off. The 
system minimizes block noise and mosquito noise 
to eliminate jagged edges, providing an overall 
smoother image. Press I H to select the required 
setting.
•ON:Active
•OFF: Deactive
JCINEMA REALITY
You can switch the automatic image synchronizer 
on/off for 24 frames a second images, such as 
movies. Press I H to select the required setting.
•ON:Active
•OFF: Deactive
JTV-SYSTEM
When the video signal is changed, the setting switches 
automatically.
You can switch the setting manually to match the video 
data. Press I H to cycle through the options.You can save the adjusted PICTURE settings with up to 
5 in each of 2 signal groups.
1. Adjust the different items of the PICTURE menu.
2. Select MEMORY SAVE and press ENTER.
3. Select MEMORY1 - 5 to save and press ENTER.
 The confirmation screen is displayed.
  : In use
 : Not in use
 Select ALL DELETE to clear all the saved 
settings.
4. Select OK and press ENTER.
 To cancel, select CANCEL and press ENTER, 
or press the RETURN button.
You can access saved settings instantly. See “Loading 
a saved setting” on page 25.
1. Select the required setting from MEMORY1 - 5.
 Undefined setting will not be displayed.
2. Press ENTER to activate the selected setting.
The current selected signal is displayed when 
PC/COMPONENT/HDMI equipment is connected. NOTE:
 MPEG NR is for MPEG images only.
 MPEG NR is not available with PC and HDMI 
(VGA60) signals.
NOTE:
 CINEMA REALITY is available with interlace 
signals only.
 If the CINEMA REALITY is different from the 
required setting of the image, select OFF.
AUTO
SECAM
PAL-N
PAL-M
NTSC
NTSC 4.43
PAL
MEMORY SAVE
VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, 
HDMI (not including VGA60), 
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 
1 125 (1 080)/50p and 
1 125 (1 080)/60p signals in PC 
connectionMEMORY1 - 5
VGA60 in HDMI connection, PC not 
including 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p 
and 1 125 (1 080)/60pMEMORY1 - 5
MEMORY LOAD
NOTE:
 If you have not saved any settings, MEMORY1 - 5 
will not be displayed.
SIGNAL MODE
NOTE:
 See “List of compatible signals” on page 45.
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Settings
POSITION Menu
You can move the projected image horizontally for fine 
adjustment.
You can move the projected image vertically for fine 
adjustment.If you have interference patterns on the projected 
image, which is sometimes referred to as moire or 
noise, you can minimize it by pressing I H to adjust the 
clock frequency.
If you require further adjustment for the same reason as 
the DOT CLOCK adjustment, you can fine adjust the 
timing of the clock. Press I H to adjust.
H - POSITION
V - POSITION
 See “Navigating through 
the MENU” on page 28.
Move 
right Move 
left
Move
up Move 
down
DOT CLOCK
NOTE:
 If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is 
higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not 
make a difference.
CLOCK PHASE
NOTE:
 If the projecting signal’s dot clock frequency is 
higher than 150 MHz, the adjustment may not 
make a difference.
 CLOCK PHASE is available with PC signals, and 
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 
1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 
750 (720)/60p signals of COMPONENT 
connection.
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Settings
You can switch the aspect ratio manually when needed.
JAspect ratio options and projection example
If you apply the aspect ratio options to the projected image, the result will be as follows. The result may differ 
due to the input signals. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on page 23.
QVIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT
Not available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals.
QCOMPONENT signals
Available with 1 125 (1 080)/50i, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p, 
750 (720)/50p and 750 (720)/60p signals
ASPECT
Original size
4:3Squeeze 
signal16:9
Letter box14:9
Letter Box2.35:1
Cinescope
4:3Projects at 4:3.
16:9Adjusts horizontally to 16:9.
JUSTAdjusts horizontally to fit 16:9. 
Closer to edge, more enlarged. 
Not available with PC signals.
ZOOM/
ZOOM1Adjusts to 16:9 size with 
preserving original ratio. Escape 
the menu mode and press FG to 
adjust vertically.
ZOOM2Adjusts to cinescope size not 
including letter box. Escape the 
menu mode and press FG to 
adjust vertically.
14:9Adjusts to 14:9.
Original Size
4:316:9Cinescope
H-FITAdjusts horizontally to 16:9.
V-FITAdjusts to 16:9 vertically. Escape and press F G to 
scroll the image to adjust the edge vertically. 
ZOOMAdjusts to 16:9 size with preserving original ratio. 
Escape the menu mode and press FG to adjust 
vertically.
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Settings
JAspect ratio depend on signals
Press I H to cycle through the aspect ratio 
options. The cycle pattern depends on the 
connected signals.
WSS (Wide Screen Signalling) detects if a 
PAL/625p (576p)/625i (576i) signal is input and that 
signal has an identification signal, and switch the aspect 
ratio to required setting automatically. You can switch 
the system off manually.If the 4 edges of an image is partly dropped, you can use 
this function to adjust and project it properly.
 Setting range: 0 to +10
 OVER SCAN is not available with PC signals.
If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the 
screen, or if the projection screen has an angled 
surface, you can vertically correct keystone.
 Setting range: -32 to 32
You can adjust V - POSITION, H - POSITION, DOT 
CLOCK and CLOCK PHASE automatically when 
connecting via PC. Press ENTER to adjust these at the 
same time.
VIDEO/
S-VIDEO 4:3 \ 16:9 \ 14:9 \ JUST \ 
ZOOM1 \ ZOOM2
 AUTO \ 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ 
ZOOM
NTSC signal
PC (RGB) 4:3 \ 16:9
 4:3 \ 16:9
VGA or SVGA signals
 Not switchable
WIDE480/600/720/768/768-2/800
/900 signals 
HDMI 4:3 \ 16:9
 16:9 \ H-FIT \ V-FIT \ 
ZOOM
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 
1 125 (1 080)/50p, 
1 125 (1 080)/60p, 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p 
and 750 (720)/60p signals
 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ ZOOM
525p (480p) and 625p (576p) 
signals
COMPONENT
(YP
BPR) 4:3 \ 16:9 \ 14:9 \ JUST \ 
ZOOM1 \ ZOOM2
625i (576i), 625p (576p)
 AUTO \ 4:3 \ 16:9 \ JUST \ 
ZOOM
525i (480i), 525p (480p)
  16:9 \ H-FIT \ V-FIT
1 125 (1 080)/50i, 
1 125 (1 080)/60i, 
1 125 (1 080)/50p, 
1 125 (1 080)/60p, 
1 125 (1 080)/24p, 750 (720)/50p, 
750 (720)/60p signals
WSS
OVER SCAN
KEYSTONE
ImageOperation
NOTE:
 You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from 
the vertical plane. For a better quality image, 
installing the projector with a minimum of 
distortion is recommended.
 Some distortion may be retained for Lens shift 
adjustment.
 The distortion of the Main menu screen is not 
correctable.
 The result of the keystone correction will affect the 
aspect ratio and the size of the image.
AUTO SETUP
Enlarge Shrink
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Settings
LENS CONTROL Menu
You can use the 2 different test patterns to adjust the focus and zoom of the image. See “Lens shift and positioning” 
on page 16.
1. Press ENTER to display test pattern 1.
 Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust the zoom.
2. Press ENTER to display test pattern 2.
 Press F G to adjust the focus and I H to adjust the zoom.
3. Press ENTER to display the projected image.
 You can confirm the adjustment is fit to the projected image.
4. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous menu, or press repeatedly to escape the menu mode.
ZOOM/FOCUS
NOTE:
 When the projector and/or the screen is tilted, adjust the focus at the center of the image. The upper and 
lower edge might be out of focus.
 When the image is distorted in keystone, adjust the KEYSTONE in POSITION menu.
RETURNFOCUS
ZOOM
ENTER
RETURNFOCUS
ZOOM
ENTER
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Settings
OPTION Menu
When you press INPUT or the INPUT SELECT button 
to change the input method, the guidance appears in the 
upper right corner of the screen. The following display 
methods are available. Press I H to cycle through the 
options.
You can change the background color of the menu. 
Press I H to cycle through the options.You can change the position where to display the menu. 
Press I H to cycle through the options.
You can choose a BLUE or BLACK screen for when the 
projector is idle. Press I H to select an option.
You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when 
starting up the projector. Press I H to select an option.
•ON: Active
•OFF: Deactive
When the projector is turned on, the input terminals are 
detected and an input signal is selected automatically. 
You can switch the system on/off. Press I H to select 
an option.
•ON: Active
•OFF: Deactive
When an HDMI is selected, you can switch the HDMI 
signal level NORMAL or EXPAND to display the image. 
Press I H to select an option. 
INPUT GUIDE
OptionsFunction
OFFTurn off the guidance.
SIMPLEDisplay the input method by text.
The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 
5 seconds without any operation.
DETAILEDDisplay the input method by 
graphic.
The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 
10 seconds without any operation.
OSD DESIGN
OptionsFunction
TYPE1Semi transparent black
TYPE2Solid blue
TYPE3Semi transparent dark blue
 See “Navigating through 
the MENU” on page 28.
OSD POSITION
BACK COLOR
STARTUP LOGO
AUTO SEARCH
NOTE:
 When no signal is detected, the last used input 
will be selected.
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL
NOTE:
 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL is not available with some 
equipments.
UPPER 
LEFTUPPER 
CENTERUPPER 
RIGHT
CENTER
LOWER 
CENTERLOWER 
RIGHTLOWER 
LEFT
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Settings
When installing the projector, select the projection 
method according to the projector position. Press I H 
to cycle through the options. See “Projection method” 
on page 15.
You can select the required duration of time and set the 
off timer to turn off the POWER of the projector 
automatically. 3 minutes before turn-off, the countdown 
of minutes will be displayed in the lower right corner. 
Press I H to cycle through the options. See “Switching 
off the projector automatically” on page 25.
If you use the projector at high elevations, set the fan 
speed to HIGH. Press I H to select HIGH or LOW.
You can adjust the power of the lamp to save on 
electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise.You can check how long the lamp has been used.
You can assign frequently used functions to each 
function button and access the functions instantly.
1. Press F G to select the required button to assign.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Press I H to select the required function to 
assign.
4. Press RETURN or MENU to return to the previous 
menu, or press repeatedly to return to the 
projection.
QSHUTTER function
You can turn off the lamp and stop the projection 
temporary for electrical power save. Press any 
button except the LIGHT, DEVICE or Learning 
Remote control buttons to return to the 
projection.
INSTALLATION
FRONT/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front 
FRONT/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILINGMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
SLEEP
ALTITUDE
NOTE:
 At 1 400 m (4593 ft) above sea level, the setting 
must be HIGH.
LAMP POWER
OptionsFunction
NORMALWhen higher luminance is 
required such as movies
ECO - MODEWhen lower luminance is 
sufficient such as in a small room
NOTE:
 When no input signal is detected, the function is 
disabled.
LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
 LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp 
replacement timing. See “Care and Replacement” 
on page 41.
FUNCTION BUTTON
NOTE:
 See “Selecting the input signal” on page 21, 
“AUTO SETUP” on page 36.
 The function buttons are also used as Learning 
Remote control buttons. Press the DEVICE button 
to switch the control mode. See “Remote Control 
Operating Guide” provided with the projector.
OFF
OFF OFF FUNCTION BUTTON2
FUNCTION BUTTON3 FUNCTION BUTTON1
FUNCTION BUTTON
DISABLEDSHUTTER
HDMI2 INAUTO SETUP
HDMI1 INVIDEO IN
PC INS-VIDEO IN
COMPONENT2 INCOMPONENT1 IN
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Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the TEMP and/or LAMP indicators will alert you. Respond to the alert 
as follows.
1. Confirm the POWER indicator status and turn off the projector in the proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem.
3. Follow the instructions for each indication below and solve the problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.
JTEMP indicator
JLAMP indicator
Controlling alerts
NOTE:
 If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized 
Service Center.
Indicator and 
projector Illuminating RED and still projecting
 Flashing RED and POWER is turned off
ProblemThe temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe ventilation ports are 
covered.The room temperature is too 
high.The Air filter is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation is 
poor.
RemedyRemove the object(s) from 
the ventilation ports or clear 
around the projector.Reinstall the projector at a 
temperature controlled place.
See “Setting up” on page 14.Clean or replace the Air filter 
in the proper way. See 
“Cleaning the Air filter” on 
page 41.
Indicator Illuminating RED Flashing RED
ProblemLAMP RUNTIME has reached 1 800 hours 
(with LAMP POWER set to NORMAL).LAMP circuit failure, abnormal function or 
LAMP is damaged.
CauseLamp unit will run out soon and needs to be 
replaced.The projector is switched off incorrectly.
RemedyReplace the Lamp unit. See “Before 
replacing the Lamp unit” on page 42. Let the LAMP cool down and turn on the 
projector.
 If the POWER does not turn on, contact an 
Authorized Service Center.
LAMP indicator
TEMP indicator
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