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 operation” on page 22.
Switch to cycle through 
the input method. 
(page 23)Display the LENS 
CONTROL menu and 
adjust the focus and size 
of the image. (page 25)Turn off the power 
automatically by setting 
the duration. (page 25)
Switch to cycle through 
the aspect ratio. 
(page 23)Switch to cycle through 
the PICTURE MODE. 
(page 25)Display the MEMORY 
LOAD menu. (page 23)
Display the input 
waveform. (page 24)Display the PICTURE 
menu. (page 25)Display the COLOR 
MANAGEMENT menu. 
(page 26)
Remote control signal emitter
Remote control signal. (page 22)
Turn the button backlight 
of the remote control on/
off. (page 22)
Function buttons
Assign the frequently used functions 
from the options for shortcut. (page 39)
Learning remote control buttons and 
LCD
Program and operate other devices. 
See “Remote Control Operating Guide” 
which is provided with the projector.
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 30)
Capture the projected 
image as a still image. 
(page 22)
POWER button
While the MAIN POWER 
button is on, switch between 
stand-by mode and projection 
mode. (page 19)
Display the main menu or 
return to the previous menu. 
(page 30)
Navigate through the 
menus with FGIH, 
and activate the menu 
item with ENTER. 
(page 30)
Reset some of the settings 
to the factory default 
settings. (page 22)
Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and lift up the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according to the 
polarity diagram indicated inside. 
						

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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. 
(page 30)
POWER
While the MAIN POWER is on, switch between 
stand-by mode and project mode. (page 19)
MENU
Display the main menu.
Return to the previous menu. (page 30)
Air exhaust port
Heated air comes out of 
this opening.
Projection lens
Lens shift dial • Vertical
(page 16)Lens shift dial • Horizontal
(page 16)
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.
POWER/LAMP/TEMP 
indicators
(page 19/page 42)
Air filter
(page 43)
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off 
(page 20)
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the 
input method. (page 21) 
						

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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 with the projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington 
MicroSaver Security System. 
(page 51)
Top cover
Hold at the back corner of the top 
cover and slightly push up to open. 
(page 44)
Air intake port
AC IN
Connect the power cord to 
supply electronic power to the 
projector. (page 19)
Safety cable attachment point
Attach the safety cable when 
mounted in the ceiling. 
(page 51)
COMPUTER IN
Connect an RGB signal cable 
from your PC.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect a S-VIDEO 
signal cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA 
composite video cable.
COMPONENT IN
Connect YP
BPR signal cables.
Lens cover attachment holeFront leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 15)
Front leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle. (page 15)
SERIAL
Connect a compatible cable for 
controlling the projector 
remotely via your computer. 
(page 48)HDMI IN
Connect HDMI signal cables. 
						

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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 may differ slightly from the actual measurements.
Screen size and throw distance
Projection size (16 : 9)Throw distance (L)
Screen Diagonal 
(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) 4.5 m (149) 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 less than 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
Projected image 
						

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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: REAR/DESK
JMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from frontJMounting in the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILINGINSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING
NOTE:
• A translucent screen is required for rear projection.
• When mounting the projector in the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount bracket (ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S) is required.
• See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 51.
Front leg adjusters 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 38.
• Screw up the adjuster legs, and an audible click will be heard as the limit. 
						

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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 where the projector lens is up to 100% vertically off-center from the screen and the 
adjust the image position with the Lens shift dial • Vertical.
Lens shift and positioning
Turn the dial clockwise: 
Moving to screen’s rightUp to about 40 % 
of the projection
Turning the dial counterclockwise: 
Moving to screen’s left Up to about 40 % 
of the projection
Up to about 100 % 
of the projection
Up to about 100 % 
of the projectionShifting the lever down: 
Moving to screen’s bottom.
Shifting the lever up: 
Moving to screen’s top. 
						

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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 limit of the shift range, you cannot turn the dial to the horizontal limit, 
likewise when the Lens shift dial • Horizontal is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot turn the dial to the 
horizontal limit.
• 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. Turning the dials maximum limit is 4 or 5 times 
from the default position.
H
V
SH
SW
Placement
Center of lens
Vertical center of 
screenProjector
Screen
100%
100%
40% 40%
ProjectorShift range 
						

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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
Connecting to COMPUTER IN/HDMI IN
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. “Serial terminal” on page 48
DVD player Video player DVD player To COMPONENT
video output
To VIDEO output
To S-VIDEO output
RGB signal cable
(Commercial item) HDMI cable
(RP-CDHG100: Optional))
To HDMI output
DVD player
Computer 
						

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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 provided power cord.
• Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the power cord.
• 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 button is switched off.
Red LitThe MAIN POWER button is switched on and the projector is in standby.
GreenFlashingThe POWER button is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
LitThe projector is ready to project.
OrangeLitThe POWER button is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
FlashingThe POWER button 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 button off or unplug the power cord.
• The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W.
POWER indicator 
						

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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 return to the projection, press any button except 
the POWER button.
2. Press I to select OK and press the POWER or 
ENTER button.
 The power indicator lights up in orange while cooling 
the lamp, then illuminates red when it is ready to 
switch off the MAIN POWER button.
3. Switch off the MAIN POWER button on the back of 
the projector.
Switching on the projector
(1)(1)
(3)(3)
(2)(2)
POWER indicator
NOTE:
• When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the 
characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and do not affect the performance of the projector.
• Do not attempt to modify 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 off.