Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE2000U Operating Instructions

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
NOTE:
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
• Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the remote control.
• Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
• Do not keep pressing the remote control buttons as this may shorten battery life.
• Do not point the laser in other people’s eyes or stare into beam.
• See “Remote control...

Preparation
About Your Projector
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JTop and front view
Projector body
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, keep the lens cover to protect the lens.
(Push to open/close the cover.)
RETURN
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 30)FOCUS and ZOOM
Adjust the focus and size of the 
image. (page 21)
Navigate through the menus with F G H I, 
and activate the menu item with ENTER....

Preparation
About Your Projector
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JBack and bottom view
NOTE:
• Do not cover the ventilation openings or place anything within 50 cm (20) of them as this may cause damage or injury.
• The 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.
Connecting 
terminals 
(page 18)
Air intake port
Security lock
Attach the commercial shackle lock 
which is provided...

Getting Started
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Setting up
You can adjust the projection size with 2.0x 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 dimension from the screen diagonal.
SW (m) = SD (m) x 0.872 SH (m) = SD (m) x 0.490
LW (m) = 1.189 x SD (m) - 0.04LT (m) = 2.378 x SD (m) - 0.05
* The results above are approximate and...

Getting Started
Setting up
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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 41.
You can screw up/down the front leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle. 
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/DESKINSTALLATION:...

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Setting up
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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...

Getting Started
Setting up
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JProjector location range
You can determine where to locate the screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities. See 
“Positioning the image” on page 21.
QWhen the screen position is fixed
QWhen the projector position is fixed
NOTE:
• When the projector is located right in front of the screen and the lens shift dials is centered, you will get the best quality of 
the projection image.
• When the Lens shift dial • Vertical is at the vertical...

Getting Started
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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 47.
 Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to the audio reproduction system.
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Before connecting to the projector
Connecting to COMPONENT IN/VIDEO IN/S-VIDEO IN...

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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
JConnecting
1. Make sure the shape of 
the power plug and the 
AC IN connector on the 
back of the projector 
match, then push the plug all the way in.
2. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
JDisconnecting
1. Make sure the MAIN POWER is switched off 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 use other than the...

Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
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1. Switch the MAIN POWER button 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 40.
1. Press the POWER button.
 The confirmation screen is displayed. It will 
disappear and return to the projection after 
10 seconds without any operation.
 To...