Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE100U Operating Instructions

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Preparation
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Setting-upProjection methodsThe 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 38 for details.)
FRONT/REARFRONT
REAR
(Factory default setting)
NOTE:
BYou will need to purchase the separate ceiling bracket (ET-PKE100) when
using the ceiling installation method.Projector positionThe projection range of this...

YPBPR
S-VIDEOVIDEOPC
R
AC
IN
~OFF   ON  VIDEO INPC IN
MAIN
POWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO
COR
AC
IN
~OFF   ON  VIDEO INPC IN
MAIN
POWER VIDEO S2 VIDEO
STANDBY(R)
ON(G) LAMP TEMP
POWER
KEYSTONE VOLU
M
INPUT
DIGITAL ZOOMENTERMENU
F
MUTEINPUT
ASPECTVOLUME    
STANDBY(R)
ON(G) LAMP TEMP
POWER
KEYSTONE VOLUM INPUT
DIGITAL ZOOMENTERMENU
F
MUTEINPUT
ASPECTVOLUME    
Basic Operation
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Turning off the power#
Hold down the POWER button for at least 0.5 seconds or press the
POWER button twice to turn off the power.
The...

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Basic Operation
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When a YP
BPRsignal is being
input
When a PC signal is being input
       PICTURE
PICTURE MODE  NORMAL
COLOR          0
TINT           0
BRIGHT         0
CONTRAST       0
SHARPNESS      0
COLOR TEMP.   NORMAL
TV-SYSTEM     AUTO1
  SELCT  ADJ     ESC
       PICTURE
PICTURE MODE  NORMAL
COLOR          0
TINT           0
BRIGHT         0
CONTRAST       0
SHARPNESS      0
COLOR TEMP.   NORMAL
SIGNAL MODE   525I
  SELCT  ADJ     ESC
       PICTURE
PICTURE MODE  NORMAL
BRIGHT         0...

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Basic Operation
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Returning a setting to
the factory defaultIf you press the NORM button on
the remote control unit, you can
return settings to the factory default
settings. However, the operation of
this function varies depending on
which screen is being displayed.
BWhen a menu screen is being
displayed
All items displayed will be returned
to their factory default settings, and
the bar scale will appear white.BWhen an individual adjustment
screen is being displayed
Only the item displayed will be...

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Basic Operation
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Correcting keystone distortionWhen either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distotion will
affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following
procedure.
#Use the KEYSTONE buttons to obtain image balance.
You can also correct keystone distortion by selecting the KEYSTONE item
in the MAIN MENU and pressing ENTER.
Picture condition Operation
Press the  or H H
button.
Press the  or I I
button.
$Press the MENU button to return to the previous...

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Basic Operation
30Setting the ASPECTThis 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.)
Illustrations for aspect ratio settings are shown on the next page. Refer to
this illustration for assistance in selecting a suitable aspect ratio.
About S2 and S1 video...

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Basic Operation
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Changing the display language Using the index window function
This function lets you store a picture which is being projected into memory,
so that you can display a still picture and a moving picture on the screen.
#Press the F (function) button.
NOTE:
BThe aspect ratio of the screen changes and the
image is vertically elongated in comparison to
a normal image.$
Use the 
F
and 
G
buttons to select a screen
size.
When the screen size is changed, the picture’s aspect ratio will also...

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Basic Operation
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CONTRASTThis adjusts the contrast of the
picture. Press the Hbutton to make
the picture brighter, and press the
Ibutton to make the picture
darker. (Adjust the BRIGHT setting
first if required before adjusting the
CONTRAST setting.)SHARPNESSPress the Hbutton to make the
picture details sharper, and press
the Ibutton to make the picture
details softer.TV SYSTEM(S-VIDEO/VIDEO only)
AUTO1 The projector
automatically distinguishes
between NTSC/NTSC
4.43/PAL/SECAM signals.
AUTO2 The...

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Basic OperationAdvanced Operation
Option settingsUse the Fand Gbuttons to select
an item, then press the Ior H
buttons to change the setting.OSDON The signal name is
displayed in the top-right
corner of the screen when
the input signal is
changed.
OFF Use this setting when you
do not want the signal
name to be displayed.PC PRIORITY(PC only)
NORMAL displays the PC screen
data in a 4:3 aspect ratio.
WIDE displays the PC screen data
in a 16:9 aspect ratio.        OPTION
OSD             ON
PC PRIORITY...

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Advanced OperationOthers
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IndicatorsThere are two indicators on the control panel of the projector which give
information about the operating condition of the projector. These indicators
illuminate or flash to warn you about problems that have occurred inside the
projector, so if you notice that one of the indicators is on, turn off the power
and check the table below for the cause of the problem.ProblemIndicator
display
Flashing (red)
(Lamp unit on)
The surrounding
temperature or the
temperature...