Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE2000U Operating Instructions

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Basic Operation
Projecting an image
1. Switch on the connected devices.
 Press the play button of the required device.
2. Press the INPUT button to select the required input 
method if needed. See “Switching the input signal” 
on page 23.
 The image will be projected on the screen.
1. Press the ASPECT button to select the required 
aspect mode. See “Switching the aspect ratio” on 
page 23.
2. Adjust the projected image with the lens shift dials. 
See “Lens shift and positioning” on page 16.
3. Adjust the angle of the projector.
 Screw down the front leg adjusters and adjust the 
angle vertically.
 See “Front leg adjusters and throwing angle” on 
page 15.
4. Adjust the focus and the projected image size.
 Press +/- of the FOCUS and ZOOM buttons to 
adjust.
 Press the LENS button to adjust the focus and zoom 
by the remote control. See........................
Selecting the input signal
NOTE:
•AUTO SEARCH is ON as default and the signal from 
the connected devices is detected automatically. See 
“AUTO SEARCH” on page 40.
Positioning the image
NOTE:
• Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause 
burns or injury.
• If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” on 
page 38.
• If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size 
of the image by pressing the ZOOM button again. 
						

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Basic Operation
Remote control operation
You can operate the projector with the remote control 
within the remote range 7 m (2211).
QFacing to the projector
Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the 
remote control signal receptor on front/back of the 
projector and press the required buttons to 
operate.
QFacing to the screen
Ensure the remote control emitter is facing to the 
screen and press the required buttons to operate 
the projector. The signal will be reflected off the 
screen. The operating range may differ due to the 
screen material. This function may not be effective 
with a translucent screen.
In a dark room, you can turn on the button 
backlight to operate the remote control. 
Press the LIGHT button on the upper right 
corner of the unit to turn on the backlight and 
enter the light-on mode. After 30  seconds without any operation, the backlight will 
go out and press any but the LIGHT button to turn on 
again. To escape from the light-on mode, press the 
LIGHT button.
You can reset most of the customized 
settings to the factory defaults by pressing 
DEFAULT button of the remote control. 
Display the required sub-menu or the menu 
items and press the button again.
When projecting an image, press FREEZE 
button to capture the projected image and 
display it on the screen as a still picture. Press 
again to escape.You can adjust AREA SELECT of the SPLIT ADJUST 
menu by pressing the ENTER button while the frozen 
image is displayed. See “SPLIT ADJUST” on page 32.
Operating range
NOTE:
• Do not let strong light shine onto the signal receptor. 
The remote control may malfunction under strong light 
such as fluorescent.
• If there are any obstacles between the remote control 
and the remote control signal receptor, the remote 
control may not operate correctly.
Turning on the button backlight
Resetting to the factory default settings
NOTE:
• Some menu items are not available to reset by pressing 
the DEFAULT button. Adjust each menu items 
manually.
Capturing an image 
						

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You can switch the input method manually 
by pressing the INPUT button. Press the 
button several times or press I H to cycle 
through the input methods as follows. The 
actual projected image will be changed in a 
while.
 The graphical guidance will be displayed on the upper 
right of the projected image and you can confirm the 
selected input method which is highlighted in yellow. See 
“INPUT GUIDE” on page 40.
The aspect ratio will be selected 
automatically, or you can switch it manually 
by pressing the ASPECT button. Press the 
button several times to cycle through the 
different aspect type as follows. See 
“ASPECT” on page 36.
QVIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT (YPBPR)
QCOMPUTER (RGB)QHDMI
You can access saved settings instantly. 
See “MEMORY LOAD” on page 34.
1. Select the required setting from MEMORY1 - 16.
 Undefined setting will not be displayed.
2. Press ENTER to activate the selected setting.
Switching the input signal
COMPONENT 1 IN COMPONENT 2 IN
COMPUTER IN S-VIDEO IN
HDMI 3 IN VIDEO IN
HDMI 2 IN HDMI 1 IN
COMPONENT 1 INCOMPONENT (YPBPR) signals 
from the equipment connected to 
COMPONENT IN 1/
COMPONENT IN 2.
COMPONENT 2 IN
S-VIDEO INS-VIDEO signal from the equipment 
connected to S-VIDEO IN.
VIDEO INVIDEO signal from the equipment 
connected to VIDEO IN.
HDMI 1 IN
HDMI signal from the equipment 
connected to HDMI IN 1/HDMI IN 2/
HDMI IN 3.
HDMI 2 IN
HDMI 3 IN
COMPUTER INCOMPUTER (RGB) signal from the 
equipment connected to 
COMPUTER IN.
NOTE:
• If you select an unplugged input method, the guidance will blink on and off several times.
• See “List of compatible signals” on page 47.
• See “Connections” on page 18.
Switching the aspect ratio
4:3 JUST
16:9 ZOOM2
14:9 ZOOM1
4:3 16:9
4:3 16:9
NOTE:
• If you project an image with an unmatched aspect ratio, 
the image may distort or some portions may be 
cropped. Select an aspect ratio which preserves the 
intention of the image creator.
• The order of aspect type is defined not only by the input 
method but also by the input signals. See “List of 
compatible signals” on page 47.
• If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted 
by using ASPECT function in commercial use in a 
public place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you might 
infringe on the copyright of the creator which is 
protected by copyright law.
Loading a saved setting
NOTE:
• If you have not saved any settings, MEMORY1 - 16 
will not be displayed. 
						

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You can display the image brightness and 
contrast level of the input signal with a 
waveform. See “WAVEFORM MONITOR” 
on page 32.
JDisplaying the waveform
1. Press the WAVEFORM button and display the 
waveform monitor.
 Press the WAVEFORM button again to escape from 
the waveform mode.
2. Press ENTER button until the required waveform 
option is displayed.
 In FULL SCAN mode, press F G I H to change 
the waveform position.
 In SINGLE LINE SCAN mode, press F G to select 
the required line position.
JAdjustment example
Project a commercial test signal for picture 
adjustment on the screen and press the 
WAVEFORM button.
QAdjusting with luminance options
1. Press the ENTER button until FULL SCAN(Y)/
SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y) is displayed.
2. Press the PIC. ADJUST to display the PICTURE 
MODE of the PICTURE menu.
3. Press G several times to display the 
BRIGHTNESS.
4. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS by pressing I H.
 Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% 
(0 or 7.5 IRE).
 Setting range: -32 to +32
5. Press G once to display the CONTRAST.
6. Adjust the CONTRAST by pressing I H.
 Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 100% 
(100 IRE).
 Setting range: -64 to +64
Adjusting the signal condition with a waveform
FULL SCANMonitoring the waveform of 
brightness and contrast of the whole 
image.
SINGLE LINE SCANMonitoring the waveform of 
brightness and contrast in each 
horizontal line of the image.
100%
50%
0%
100%
50%
0%
100%
50%
0%
ENTER
ENTER
Optimal 
dynamic range
Adjust to 100%
Adjust to 0%Monitor position
Optimal 
dynamic range
Adjust to 100%
Adjust to 0%Monitor position
 COMPUTER (except 1080)
 HDMI (Expand)
Signal levelSignal level
FULL SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)
FULL SCAN(R) SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
FULL SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
FULL SCAN(B) SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)
NOTE:
•In SINGLE LINE SCAN mode, the position of the 
waveform monitor depends on the position of the 
selected line.
• You can display the main menu by pressing the MENU 
button and adjust the menu items.
• The called up menu items displayed position depends 
on the position of the waveform monitor.
• You can activate AUTO ADJUST of the WAVEFORM 
menu by pressing the DEFAULT button.
• The signal which is lower than 0% in the waveform will 
be displayed as same as 0% on the projected image.
• While the waveform is displayed, the image is 
displayed without the COLOR MANAGEMENT 
adjustment.
•  When adjusting the KEYSTONE of the POSITION 
menu while the waveform is displayed, xvYCC will be 
deactivated.FULL SCAN(Y)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)
BRIGHTNESSAdjust the bottom line of the 
waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)
CONTRASTAdjust the top line of the waveform 
to 100% (100 IRE) 
						

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QAdjusting with RGB options
1. Press the ENTER button until the required option 
is displayed.
2. Press the PIC. ADJUST twice to display the 
GAMMA of the ADVANCED MENU menu.
3. Press G several times to display the required 
brightness option.
4. Adjust the brightness option by pressing I H.
 Adjust the bottom line of the waveform to 0% 
(0 IRE or 7.5 IRE).
 Setting range: -16 to +16
5. Press G once to display the required contrast 
option.
6. Adjust the contrast option by pressing I H.
 Adjust the top line of the waveform to 100% 
(100 IRE).
 Setting range: -32 to +32
You can adjust the focus and zoom of the 
projected image. Press the LENS button to display the LENS CONTROL menu. See “LENS 
CONTROL” on page 39.
You can switch the preset picture mode 
settings by pressing the PIC. MODE button. 
Press the button until the required setting is 
selected. See “PICTURE MODE” on page 31.
You can display the PICTURE and 
ADVANCED MENU menu items with called 
up style by pressing the PIC. ADJUST 
button. Press the button to switch between 
PICTURE and ADVANCED MENU menu. Press F G to 
select the required menu item and I H to adjust.
QPICTURE menu items
PICTURE MODE, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, 
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, COLOR 
TEMPERATURE and DYNAMIC IRIS
QADVANCED MENU items
GAMMA, CONTRAST, BRIGHTNESS, xvYCC, 
DETAIL CLARITY, NR, MPEG NR, CINEMA 
REALITY and TV-SYSTEM
You can switch off the POWER 
automatically by setting the SLEEP feature. 
Press the SLEEP button several times to 
cycle through the duration of time. See 
“SLEEP” on page 41.
FULL SCAN(R)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
BRIGHTNESS RAdjust the bottom line of the 
waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)
CONTRAST RAdjust the top line of the waveform 
to 100% (100 IRE)
FULL SCAN(G)/SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
BRIGHTNESS GAdjust the bottom line of the 
waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)
CONTRAST GAdjust the top line of the waveform 
to 100% (100 IRE)
FULL SCAN(B)/
BRIGHTNESS BAdjust the bottom line of the 
waveform to 0% (0 IRE or 7.5 IRE)
CONTRAST BAdjust the top line of the waveform 
to 100% (100 IRE)
Adjusting the focus and zoom
Switching the picture mode
NORMAL CINEMA3
DYNAMIC
CINEMA2
COLOR1
COLOR2 CINEMA1
Adjusting the image
NOTE:
• For each menu items description, see “PICTURE 
menu” on page 31.
• The screen will be cleared after 7 seconds without 
any operation.
Switching off the projector automatically
OFF 240MIN.
60MIN. 210MIN.
90MIN. 180MIN.
120MIN. 150MIN. 
						

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You can adjust a selected color individually 
and save and retrieve under the PICTURE 
MODE setting. Press the COLOR M. button 
to open the menu.
JCreate a new profile
QAdjusting the selected color
Select a color and adjust COLOR, TINT and 
BRIGHTNESS.
1. Select the CURSOR menu and press ENTER.
 The projected image is captured, and the target 
cursor is displayed. 
 When the LOG is fully stored, the target cursor will 
not be displayed. See “Managing stored logs” on 
page 26.
2. Move the cursor with F G I H to the required 
place to select a color and press ENTER.
 The color at the center of the target cursor is 
sampled and the sample box is displayed on the left 
of the cursor. The menu items are displayed on the 
upper part of the screen.
3. Select a menu item and the I H to adjust each 
item level.
 The result box is displayed on the right of the cursor 
and shows the adjusted color.
4. Press ENTER to store the adjusted result.
 “PROCESSING” is displayed for a few seconds and 
the result is stored in LOG.
 You can store up to 8 logs under LOG for each 
PICTURE MODE setting.
5. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous 
menu.
 Repeat the steps above to store more adjustment.
QManaging stored logs
You can edit or delete the stored logs of the 
selected PICTURE MODE.
1. Select LOG and press ENTER.
 The LOG menu is displayed.
2. Select the required log from 1 - 8 or ALL DELETE, 
and press ENTER.
 Select CHANGE to edit the log. 
The cursor menu is displayed and you can readjust 
the color.
 Select DELETE to delete the log. 
The confirmation screen will be displayed. Select OK 
to delete.
 When you select ALL DELETE, the DELETE ALL 
LOG. screen is displayed. Select OK to delete all 
logs. The PROFILE setting will be set to NORMAL.
Setting your own color profile
NORMAL
PROFILE SAVE
PROFILE DELETE
PROFILE NAME CHANGE LOG CURSORPROFILE
Target cursor
SELECT
CURSORRETURN
ENTER
DEFAULTCOLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
Sampled color
COLORAdjust the vividness of the color.
Setting range: -30 to +30
TINTAdjust the color tone.
Setting range: -30 to +30
BRIGHTNESSAdjust the brightness of the color.
Setting range: -20 to +20
SELECT
CURSORRETURN
ENTER
DEFAULTCOLOR
TINT
BRIGHTNESS
Adjusted color
PICTURE MODE : CINEMA1
POINT1
POINT2
POINT3
POINT4
POINT5
POINT6
POINT7
POINT8
ALL DELETE
Sampled color Adjusted color 
						

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QSaving a log setting as a profile
Return to the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu and 
save the stored log as a profile. Make sure that the 
PICTURE MODE is not switched.
1. Select the PROFILE SAVE menu and press 
ENTER
 The PROFILE SAVE menu is displayed. You can 
save the profile as USER1, USER2 and USER3.
2. Press ENTER to save the profile
 The confirmation screen is displayed. Press ENTER 
again to save.
3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the 
required character to enter and press the ENTER 
button.
 You can enter up to 14 characters.
4. Repeat step 3 until you finish the text line.
 Move cursor to ALL DELETE and press the ENTER 
button to delete all the entered text line.
 Press the DEFAULT button to delete the last entered 
character or indicated with cursor in the text box.
 To insert a character in the entered text line, move 
the cursor to the text box to select the required place 
and press G then perform step 4.
5. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the 
entered text as a name.
 Press the ENTER button without entering any text to 
keep the default name.
QDeleting the saved profiles
You can delete the profiles from PROFILE 
DELETE menu.
1. Select PROFILE DELETE and press the ENTER 
button.
2. Select the required profile or ALL DELETE and 
press the ENTER button.
 The confirmation screen will be displayed and select 
OK.
3. Press the ENTER button.
QChanging the profile names
You can change the name of the profiles from the 
PROFILE NAME CHANGE menu.
1. Select PROFILE NAME CHANGE and press the 
ENTER button.
2. Select the required profile and press the ENTER 
button.
3. Use F G I H to specify the location of the 
required character to enter and press the ENTER 
button.
4. Select OK and press the ENTER button to set the 
entered text as a name.
QLoading saved profiles
When profiles are loaded under the PICTURE 
MODE setting, you can keep them as you defined 
until the PROFILE is set to NORMAL.
1. Select the required PICTURE MODE and press 
ENTER.
2. Press the COLOR M. button and select the 
PROFILE menu.
 The profile settings of the selected PICTURE MODE 
will be displayed.
3. Select the required profile and press ENTER.
USER3 USER2
USER1
OK CANCEL
ALL DELETE
PROFILE NAME INPUT
NORMALReturn to the default setting of the 
PICTURE MODE menu.
USER1
Defined profile settings.
USER2
USER3
NOTE:
•LOG and PROFILE SAVE are not displayed before 
you apply COLOR MANAGEMENT.
• If you load a profile with a different attribute mode of 
the profile, the CURSOR and PROFILE SAVE 
menus will not be displayed.
• The approximate colors will be adjusted at the same 
time. If you adjust the exact same color differently, 
both colors will affect each other and you might get 
unexpected results.
• White, Black and Gray are not adjustable.
• If you escape the COLOR MANAGEMENT menu or 
attempt to perform another menu action before you 
save the adjusted profile, the confirmation screen will 
be displayed.
• If you switch the input signal before you save the 
profile, the setting will be cancelled without notice. 
						

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Settings
Menu Navigation
The menu system allows you to access functions which do not have their own dedicated buttons on the remote 
control. The menu options are structured and categorized. You can navigate through the menu with F G H I 
buttons.
Main menu and sub-menu
NOTE:
• Some default settings vary by the selected input signal.
• Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.
• Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
Main menuSub-menuOptions (Underlined is default setting)Page
PICTURE PICTURE MODE NORMAL
DYNAMIC COLOR1page 31
COLOR2 CINEMA1 CINEMA2
CINEMA3
CONTRAST
• Default: 0page 31
BRIGHTNESS
• Default: 0page 31
COLOR
• Default: 0page 31
TINT
• Default: 0page 31
SHARPNESS
• Default: 0page 31
COLOR TEMPERATURE
• Default: 0page 32
DYNAMIC IRIS ON
OFFpage 32
WAVEFORM MONITOR OFF
SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)page 32
FULL SCAN(Y) SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
FULL SCAN(R) SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
FULL SCAN(G) SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)
FULL SCAN(B) MONITOR POSITION
AUTO ADJUST
SPLIT ADJUST AREA SELECTpage 32
SPLIT ADJUST MODENORMAL REVERSE
ADVANCED MENU GAMMA GAMMA HIGH
•Default: 0page 33
GAMMA MID
•Default: 0
GAMMA LOW•Default: 0
CONTRAST CONTRAST R•Default: 0
CONTRAST G•Default: 0
CONTRAST R•Default: 0
BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS R•Default: 0
BRIGHTNESS G•Default: 0
BRIGHTNESS B•Default: 0
COLOR MANAGEMENT
PROFILE
CURSOR
LOG
PROFILE SAVE
PROFILE DELETE
PROFILE NAME CHANGE
xvYCC ON
OFF
DETAIL CLARITY ON
OFF
NR ON
OFF
MPEG NR ON
OFF
CINEMA REALITY ON
OFF
TV-SYSTEM AUTO
SECAM PAL-N PAL-M
PAL NTSC 4.43 NTSC
MEMORY SAVE MEMORY1 - 16page 34
MEMORY LOAD MEMORY1 - 16page 34
MEMORY EDIT MEMORY DEL MEMORY NAME CHANGEpage 35
SIGNAL MODE
*1
*1.COMPUTER/COMPONENT/HDMI signals only
page 35 
						

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Settings
Main menuSub-menuOptions (Underlined is default setting)Page
POSITION H-POSITION
• Default: 0page 36
V-POSITION
• Default: 0page 36
DOT CLOCK
*1
*1.COMPUTER signals only
• Default: 0page 36
CLOCK PHASE
*2
*2.COMPUTER/COMPONENT signals only
• Default: 0page 36
ASPECT 4:3 16:9 14:9page 36
ZOOM1 ZOOM2 JUST
WSS
*3
*3.VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT signals only
page 38
OVER SCAN
*4
*4. Not available with COMPUTER signals
• Default: 0page 38
KEYSTONE
• Default: 0page 38
AUTO SETUP
*5
*5.COMPUTER signals only
page 38
LENS CONTROL ZOOM/FOCUSpage 39
FUNCTION 
BUTTONBUTTON1page 39
BUTTON2
BUTTON3
LANGUAGE
OPTION INPUT GUIDE DETAILED
SIMPLE OFFpage 40
OSD DESIGN TYPE1
TYPE2 TYPE3page 40
OSD POSITION UPPER LEFT UPPER CENTER UPPER RIGHTpage 40
CENTER
LOWER LEFT LOWER CENTER LOWER RIGHT
BACK COLOR BLUE
BLACKpage 40
STARTUP LOGO ON
OFFpage 40
AUTO SEARCH ON
OFFpage 40
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL NORMAL
EXPANDpage 40
FRAME RESPONSE NORMAL
FASTpage 40
INSTALLATION FRONT/DESK
FRONT/CEILINGpage 41
REAR/DESK REAR/CEILING
SLEEP OFF
60MIN. 90MIN. 120MIN.page 41
150MIN. 180MIN. 210MIN. 240MIN.
ALTITUDE LOW
HIGHpage 41
LAMP POWER NORMAL
ECO-MODEpage 41
LAMP RUNTIMEpage 41 
						

							Settings
Menu Navigation
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JDisplaying the main menu
Press the MENU button to display the main 
menu and the operating guidance.
JAdjusting with the bar scale 
items
The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory 
default setting and the square indicates the current 
setting.
JReturning to the previous menu
Press the MENU or RETURN button to return to 
the previous menu. Press repeatedly to escape 
from the menu mode and return to the projection.
JOperating procedure
1. Press F G to scroll to the required main menu 
item and press ENTER to select.
 The selected item is highlighted in orange and the 
sub-menu is displayed on the right. 
 See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 28.
2. Press F G to scroll to the required sub-menu item 
and press I H or ENTER to adjust.
 The selected item is called up and the other menu 
items disappear from the screen. Called up item will 
be disappear after 5 seconds and return to the menu 
mode.
 If there is a lower level, the next level will be 
displayed.
3. Press I H to adjust or set the selected item.
 For items using a bar scale, the current settings are 
displayed on the left of the bar scale.
 You can cycle through the options of an item by 
pressing I H.
4. Press MENU or RETURN to return to the previous 
menu.
Navigating through the MENU
ENTERPICTURE MODE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMPERATURE
DYNAMIC IRIS
WAVEFORM MONITOR
ADVANCED MENU SPLIT ADJUST
MEMORY SAVE
MEMORY LOAD
MEMORY EDIT PICTURE
POSITION
LANGUAGE
FUNCTION BUTTON LENS CONTROL
OPTION
SELECT
NORMAL
ON
OFF
RETURN
Main menuSub-menuCurrent 
settings
Operating guidance
Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings.
BRIGHTNESS
Current setting
Default
PICTURE
POSITION
OPTION
ENTER SELECTH-POSITION
V-POSITION
ASPECT
WSS
OVER SCAN
KEYSTONE
ONLANGUAGE
RETURN
LENS CONTROL
FUNCTION BUTTON
PICTURE
POSITION
ENGLISH
OPTION
ENTER SELECTH-POSITION
V-POSITION
ASPECT
WSS
OVER SCAN
KEYSTONE
ON
RETURN
LENS CONTROL
FUNCTION BUTTON
BRIGHTNESS
NOTE:
• See “Resetting to the factory default settings” on page 22 to reset each menu items.