Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE2000U Operating Instructions

OPTION menu
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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...

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Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators
If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP 
indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follow.
1. Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off 
the projector in proper way.
2. Find out the cause of the problem by status of the LAMP and/or 
TEMP indicators.
3. Follow the following instruction for each indication and solve the 
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm...

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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
JBefore cleaning the projector
 Switch off the MAIN POWER switch in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
JCleaning the outer surface of the projector
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a soft cloth.
 If it is difficult to remove the dirt, soak a cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water, wring the cloth well and then wipe 
the projector. Dry off the projector with dry cloth.
 If you...

Maintenance
Care and Replacement
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JBefore replacing the lamp unit
 Switch off the MAIN POWER button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
 Make sure the lamp unit and the surroundings are cooled enough.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
 Prepare a Phillips-head screwdriver.
 Contact an Authorized Service Center to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE1000).
 When the projector is mounted in the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put...

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
JRemoving and replacing the lamp unit
1. Use a Phillips screw driver to loosen the 3 lamp unit fixing 
screws until the screws turn freely. 
2. Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the lamp unit lock.
3. Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector.
4. Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that the direction 
of insertion is correct.
 Press the top of the lamp unit and make sure the unit is installed securely.
5. Tighten the lamp unit fixing...

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference 
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Power does not turn on.
 The power cord may not be connected.
 The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
 No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
 TEMP indicator is lit or flashes.
 LAMP indicator is lit or flashes.
 The lamp unit cover has not been securely installed.
 The circuit breakers have tripped.19
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No picture appears.
 The video signal input source may not be...

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Appendix
Technical Information
List of compatible signals
ModeDisplay
Display 
resolution 
(dots)
*1
*1. The “i” appearing after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
Scanning 
frequencyDot clock 
frequency
(MHz)Picture 
quality
*2
*2. The following symbols are used to indicate picture quality. 
AA Maximum picture quality can be obtained. 
A Signals are converted by the image processing circuit before picture is projected.
TerminalsH 
(kHz)V (Hz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PA L - M / PA L 6 0-...

Appendix
Technical Information
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The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the projector can be controlled by a personal computer which is connected to this connecter.
JConnection
JPin assignments and signal names
JCable specifications
(When connected to a personal computer)
JBasic format
 The projector can not receive any command for 10 seconds after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds 
before sending...

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Appendix
JCommunication settings
JControl commands
Signal levelRS-232CCharacter length8 bits
Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1 bit
Baud rate9 600 bpsX parameterNone
ParityNoneS parameterNone
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PON
POWER ONIn standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.
The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
POFPOWER OFFIf a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched 
off, the lamp...

Appendix
Technical Information
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JInquiry commands
CommandControl contentsParameter
QPW
Power status 000 = OFF 001 = ON
QFZFREEZE status 0 = OFF 1 = ON
QININPUT signal statusCP1 = COMPONENT1 IN
SVD = S-VIDEO IN
HD1 = HDMI1 IN
HD3 = HDMI3 INCP2 = COMPONENT2 IN
VID = VIDEO IN
HD2 = HDMI2 IN
RG1 = COMPUTER IN
QOTSLEEP status0 = OFF 1 = 60min. 2 = 90min. 3 = 120min. 4 = 150min.
5 = 180min. 6 = 210min. 7 = 240min.
QPMPICTURE MODE statusNOR = NORMAL DYN = DYNAMIC CL1 = COLOR1 CL2 = COLOR2
CN1 =...