Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE3000U Operating Instructions

LENS CONTROL
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Settings
You can edit named lens memory settings.
QDeleting a memory setting
1. Select  LENS MEMORY DELETE  and press the 
ENTER  button.
2. Select the required lens memory setting and press  the  ENTER  button.
3. If you select  ALL DELETE, you can delete all of 
the saved lens memory settings.
4. Select  OK in the confirmation screen and press the 
ENTER  button.
QChanging the name of the memory 
setting
1. Select  LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE  and 
press the ENTER  button.
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Settings
FUNCTION BUTTON
You can assign certain menu option to the FUNCTION 
button as shortcut. Press  F G I H to select the 
required menu options and press the  ENTER button.
QBLANK function
You can stop the projection temporarily for 
electrical power save while the input source is 
stopped. Press any button to escape from the 
blank mode.
QAssignable functions
BUTTON
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
  See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30....

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Settings
OPTION menu
When you change the input method, the guidance 
appears in the upper right corner of the screen. The 
following display methods are available. Press I H  to 
cycle through the options.
You can change the background color of the menu. 
Press  I H  to cycle through the options.
  TYPE1 Semi transparent black
  TYPE2 Solid blue
  TYPE3 Semi transparent dark blue
You can change the displaying position of the menu. 
Press I H  to cycle through the options. You can choose a...

Settings
OPTION menu
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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 befo re turn-off, the countdown 
of minutes will be displayed  in the lower right corner. 
Press  I H to cycle through the options. If you use the projector at...

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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 yo u. Manage the indicated  problems as follows.
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 fo r each indication and solve the 
problem.
4. Turn on the projector in the correct way and...

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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.
J Cleaning the outer surf ace 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 water, wring the cloth well and then wipe the projector. Dry off the 
projector with dry cloth.
  Do not use petroleum benzine,...

Care and Replacement
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Maintenance
JBefore replacing the lamp unit
 Switch off the  MAIN POWER  button in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
  Wait for more than 1 hour and 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 on the ceil ing, do not work...

Maintenance
Care and Replacement
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JRemoving and replacing the lamp unit
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver 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...

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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist, contact your dealer.
ProblemCauseReference page
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 proce ssing circuit before picture is projected.
Te r m i n a l sH 
(kHz)V (Hz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/...