Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE3000U 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.
• See “Remote control operation” on page 23.
Battery compartment
1. Press the tab and lift up the cover.
2. Insert the batteries according  to the polarity diagram indicated 
inside.
Power button
While the  MAIN POWER  
button is on, switch between 
standby mode and projection 
mode. (page 21)
Remote control signal emitter
Emit remote control signal. (page 23)
Button backlight
When any button is pressed, the button 
backlight is lit. Withou t any operation, it 
gets darker after 5  seconds and goes off 
after next 5 seconds.
Display the  PICTURE menu 
or  ADVANCED MENU . 
(page 23)
Switch to cycle through the 
PICTURE MODE . (page 23)
Switch to cycle through the 
aspect ratio. (page 24)
Display the main menu or 
return to the previous menu. 
(page 29)
Navigate through the 
menus with FGIH, 
and activate the menu 
item with the  ENTER 
button. (page 29)
Reset some of th e settings to 
the factory default. (page 28)
Switch to cycle through 
the input method. 
(page 28)
Display the  LENS CONTROL  
menu. (page 23)
Display the  MEMORY LOAD  
menu. (page 24)
Display the COLOR 
MANAGEMENT  menu. 
(page 26)
Display the input waveform. 
(page 24)
Return to the previous 
menu. (page 29)
Capture the projected image 
as a still image. (page 28)
Activate the assigned 
function from the menu 
options for shortcut. 
(page 42) 
						

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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 attached to protect the lens.
(Push to open/close the cover.)
RETURN
Return to the previous menu. 
(page 29)FOCUS and ZOOM
Adjust the focus and size of the 
image. (page 22)
Navigate through the menus with F G  H I, 
and activate the menu item with the  ENTER 
button. (page 29)
Power
While the MAIN POWER  is on, switch between 
standby mode and projection mode. (page 21)
MENU
Display the main menu.
Return to the previous menu. (page 29)
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 23)Air exhaust port
Heated air comes 
out of this opening.
Power/LAMP/TEMP 
indicators
(page 20/page 45)
Air filter
(page 46)
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off. 
(page 21)
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the 
input method. (page 22) 
						

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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.
Top cover
Hold the top cover at the back corner 
and slightly push up to open. 
(page 47)
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 on the ceiling. 
(page 56)
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 51)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 and the calculation results bellow are ap proximate and may differ from the actual measurements.
JCalculation methods fo r screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen  dimension from the screen diagonal.
  16 : 9 size
Screen width (SW) and screen height (SH)
SW (m)= SD (m) x 0.872 SH (m) = SD (m) x 0.490
Minimum distance (LW) and maximum distance (LT)
LW (m) = SD (m) x 1.189 - 0.04 LT (m) = SD (m) x 2.378 - 0.05
  2.35 : 1 size
Screen width (SW) and screen height (SH)
SW (m)= SD (m) x 0.920 SH (m) = SD (m) x 0.392
Minimum distance (LW) and maximum distance (LT)
LW (m) = SD (m) x 1.256 - 0.04 LT (m) = SD (m) x 1.899 - 0.05
Screen size and throw distance
Throw distance (16 : 9)Throw distance (2.35 : 1)
Screen Diagonal 
(SD)Minimum distance  (LW)Maximum distance  (LT)Minimum distance (LW)Maximum distance  (LT)
1.02 m (40) 1.2 m (311) 2.3 m (76) 1.3 m (43)
1.27 m (50) 1.5 m (411) 2.9 m (96) 1.6 m (52) 2.3 m (76)
1.52 m  (60) 1.8 m (510) 3.5 m (115) 1.9 m (62) 2.8 m (92)
1.78 m (70) 2.1 m (610) 4.1 m (135) 2.2 m (72) 3.3 m (109)
2.03 m (80) 2.4 m (710) 4.7 m (155) 2.6 m (86) 3.8 m (125)
2.29 m  (90) 2.7 m (810) 5.3 m (174) 2.9 m (96) 4.2 m (139)
2.54 m (100) 3.0 m (910) 5.9 m (194) 3.2 m (105) 4.7 m (155)
3.05 m (120) 3.6 m (119) 7.2 m (237) 3.8 m (125) 5.7 m (188)
3.81 m (150) 4.5 m (149) 9.0 m (296) 4.8 m (158) 7.1 m (233)
5.08 m (200) 6.0 m (198) 12.0 m (394) 6.4 m (2011) 9.6 m (315)
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 para llel 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
ScreenProjected image
(Shown as 16:9 size)
- 30°
+
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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 44.
You can screw up/down the fron t leg adjusters to control the angle of the projector for adjusting the throwing angle. 
See “Positioning the image” on page 22.
Projection method
J Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front  J
Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION : FRONT/DESK INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
JMounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from front J
Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
INSTALLATION : FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING
NOTE:
• A translucent screen is re quired for rear projection.
• When mounting the projector on the ceiling, the optional ce iling mount bracket (ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S) is required.
• See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 56.
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 occu rs, see “KEYSTONE” on page 39.
• Screw up the front leg adjusters, and an  audible click will be heard as the limit. 
						

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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.
J Adjusting the lens shift dials
Q Horizontal 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 
then adjust the image position with the  Lens shift dial • Vertical.
Lens shift and positioning
Turning the dial clockwise: 
Image moves to the right Up to about 40 % 
of the projection
Turning the dial counterclockwise: 
Image moves to the left
Up to about 40 % 
of the projection
Up to about 100 %  of the projection
Up to about 100 %  of the projection Turning the dial counterclockwise: 
Image moves to the bottom
Turning the dial clockwise:  Image moves to the top 
						

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JProjector location range
You can determine where to locate t he screen and the projector by considering the lens shift possibilities.
QWhen the screen position is fixed
Q When the projector  position is fixed
NOTE:
• When the projector is located right in fr ont of the center of the screen and the lens shift dials is centered, you will get th e 
best quality of the projection image.
• When the  Lens shift dial • Vertical  is at the vertical limit of the shift range, yo u cannot turn the dial to the horizontal limit, 
likewise when the  Lens shift dial • Horizontal  is at the horizontal limit of the shif t range, you cannot turn the dial to the 
vertical limit.
• When the projector is tilted and adjusting  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 
screen Projector
Screen
100%
100% 40% 40%
Projector Shift range
SH
SW 
						

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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 50.
  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 example: COMPONENT IN/S-VIDEO IN/
VIDEO IN
Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER 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 enc ountered. See “Serial terminal” on page 51.
DVD playerVideo playerDVD 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  terminal on the back of the projector match, 
then push the plug all the way in.
2. Align the side of the po wer cord secure lock with 
the side guide rail of the  AC IN terminal of the 
projector and slide it in.
3. Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until  it clicks.
4. Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
J Disconnecting
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Depress the latch and slide the cover off.
3. Slide the power cord secure lock up along the side 
guide rail and remove.
4. Hold the plug and unplug the power cord from the  AC IN  terminal on the back of the projector.
Power cord
Rail guide
Latch
Latch
Rail guide
NOTE:
• Do not use other than the provided power cord.
• Ensure all the input devices ar e 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. 
						

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Power indicator informs you the status of the power.
 When the  TEMP indicator is flashing, the power 
indicator will not light.
Power indicator
Power indicator
Indicator statusStatus
No illumination or flashing The MAIN POWER  button is switched off.
Red Lit The MAIN POWER  button is switched on and the  projector is in standby mode.
Green Flashing
The power button is switched on and the projector is getting ready to project.
Lit Projecting.
Orange Lit
The power button is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
Flashing The power button is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recovering to 
projection mode. Recovery may take a while.
NOTE:
• See “TEMP indicator” on page 45.
• 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.