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.
2. Select the required lens memory setting and press  the  ENTER  button.
3. Rename the lens memory setting.
  Use  F G  I  H to specify the location of the required 
character to enter and press the  ENTER button.
4. Repeat step 2 until you finish the text line.
 You can enter up to 16 characters.
  Move the 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 indicted with the 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 2.
5. Select  OK and press the  ENTER button to set the 
entered text as a name. You can move the frame area horizontally, such as 
aligning the right or left fr
ame edge to the screen edge. 
Press  I H to move the frame.
You can move the frame area vertically, such as aligning 
the up or bottom frame edge to the screen edge. Press 
I  H to move the frame.
LENS MEMORY EDIT
NOTE:
• The option that contains  no saved adjustment will not 
be displayed
• If you leave the text box empty and save, the default 
memory name will stay as a name.
H-AREA POSITION
V-AREA POSITION 
						

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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.
FunctionsRefer
HDMI 1 IN
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*1.The underlined item is factory default setting.
page 28
HDMI 2 IN
HDMI 3 IN
COMPUTER IN
COMPONENT 1 IN
COMPONENT 2 IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
BLANK
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AUTO SETUP page 39
CONTRAST page 32
CONTRAST R page 34
CONTRAST G
CONTRAST B
NORMAL
page 32
DYNAMIC
COLOR1
COLOR2
CINEMA1
CINEMA2
CINEMA3
SPLIT ADJUST
page 33
WAVEFORM AUTO ADJUST
LENS MEMORY LOAD page 40
BRIGHTNESS page 32
BRIGHTNESS R page 34
BRIGHTNESS G
BRIGHTNESS B 
						

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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 screen color from 
BLUE or BLACK  
for when the projector is in idle. Press  I H  to select.
You can switch the logo on/off that is displayed when 
starting up the projector. Press  I H  to select the 
required option.  STARTUP LOGO  will be displayed for 
15 seconds.
  ON Active
  OFF Deactive
When the projector is turned on, the input terminals are 
detected and an input signal is selected automatically. 
You can switch the system on/off. Press  I H to cycle 
through the options.
  ON Active
  OFF Deactive
When an HDMI IN  is selected, you can switch the  HDMI 
signal  NORMAL  or EXPAND  to display the image. Press 
I  H to select an option.
  NORMAL For general HDMI equipment
  EXPAND For HDMI equipment with expanded 
signals.
You can minimise the time delay of image displayed for 
the progressive signals.
 NORMAL Prioritise the image quality
  FAST Prioritise the frame response
INPUT GUIDE
OptionsFunction
DETAILED Display the input method graphically. 
The 
INPUT GUIDE  will go out after 
3 seconds without any operation.
SIMPLE Display the input method by text. The 
INPUT GUIDE
 will disappear after 
3 seconds without any operation.
OFF Turn off the guidance.
OSD DESIGN
OSD POSITION
UPPER 
LEFT UPPER 
CENTER UPPER 
RIGHT
CENTER
LOWER  LEFT LOWER 
CENTER LOWER 
RIGHT
Remote control Control panel
  See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
  See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30.
BACK COLOR
STARTUP LOGO
AUTO SEARCH
NOTE:
• When no signal is detected, the last used input will be 
selected.
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL
NOTE:
•HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL  is not available with some 
equipment.
FRAME RESPONSE 
						

							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
 high elevation, the HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE  setting need to be  ON to set the fan 
speed high. Press I  H  to select the required option.
  OFF The fan speed is low.
  ON The fan speed is high.
You can adjust the power of the lamp to save on 
electricity, prolong the lamp life and reduce the noise.
You can check how long the lamp has been used.
INSTALLATION
FRONT/DESK Setting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILING Mounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from rear
SLEEP
OFF
240MIN.
60MIN. 210MIN.
90MIN. 180MIN.
120MIN. 150MIN.
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE
NOTE:
• At 1 400 - 2 700 m (4 593 - 8 858 ft) above sea level, 
the setting must be  ON.
• The loudness of fan noise depends on the  HIGH 
ALTITUDE MODE  setting.
LAMP POWER
OptionsFunction
NORMAL When higher luminance is 
required.
ECO-MODE When lower luminance is 
sufficient.
NOTE:
• When no input signal is detected, the function is 
disabled.
LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
•LAMP RUNTIME is a relevant matter for lamp 
replacement timing. See “Repl acing the lamp unit” on 
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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 confirm the  indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.
J LAMP indicator
J TEMP indicator
Managing the indicated problems
IndicatorIlluminating red Flashing red
ProblemLAMP RUNTIME has 
reached 1 800 hours. Lamp circuit failure, abnormal function or lamp unit is damaged.
Cause
The lamp unit will run out 
soon and needs to be 
replaced.The 
MAIN POWER  is 
switched on again before 
the lamp unit is cooled 
enough. Lamp circuit failure, 
abnormal function.
The lamp unit is 
damaged.
RemedySee “Replacing the lamp 
unit” on page 47.Let the lamp unit cool 
down and turn on the 
MAIN POWER
 after 
90 seconds. Contact an Authorized 
Service Center.
See “Replacing the lamp 
unit” on page 47.
Indicator Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
 Flashing red and the power button is turned off.
ProblemThe temperature inside and/or outsi
de the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe ventilation openings 
are covered.The room temperature is 
too high.The air filter is excessively 
dirty and the ventilation is 
poor.The projector is located at 
high elevations (above 
1 400 - 2 700 m).
Remedy
Remove the object(s) 
from the ventilation 
openings or clear around 
the projector.Reinstall the projector in a 
temperature controlled 
place. See page 54.
Replace the air filter in the 
proper method. See 
page 46.Turn on the projector and 
set the 
HIGH ALTITUDE 
MODE  to ON .
See page 44.
NOTE:
• If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn  on the projector. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.
Power LAMP TEMP 
						

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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, thinner, any alcoholic solvent,  kitchen detergents or chemical clothes. Failure to observe 
these may result in altered or damaged surface of the projector.
J Cleaning the lens surface
Wipe off dirt and dust gently with a lint-free cloth.
 Make sure no dirt or dust remains on the surface of  the lens. It will be enlarged and projected onto a screen.
JCleaning the air filter
If the air filter is excessively dirty, the internal  temperature of the projector increases and may cause 
malfunction. Clean the air filter regularly every 100 hours of usage.
1. Place a finger at the bottom of the air filter.
2. Slightly push up and pull out the air filter to remove.
3. Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter.
  Do not wash the air filter.
4. Place and slightly slide in the air filter in the air intake port to attach.
 Make sure the air filter clicks into the place.
J Replacing the air filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is in effective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement 
air filter (TXFKN01VKF5) is provided with a replacement lamp unit, ET-LAE1000. Contact an Authorized 
Service Center for the optional air filter.
Cleaning the projector
NOTE:
• Do not use the projector without  attaching the air filter. 
						

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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 directly under the projector or put your face closer to the 
projector.
J When to replace the lamp unit
The lamp unit is consumable and the bright ness decreases by duration of usage. The LAMP indicator will 
inform you of the replacement  timing at 1 800 hours, and at 2 000 hours, the projector will be turned off. Those 
figures are rough guidance and might be shortened by the usage conditions, characte ristics of the lamp unit, 
environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using  LAMP RUNTIME in the 
OPTION  menu.
JOpening the top cover
1. Hold at the back corner of the top cover and 
slightly push up to open.
2. Unhook the top cover safety hook from the  projector.
3. Hold the top cover up and press the sides of each  hinge parts to remove.
  When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, 
removing the hinge parts is not required.
4. Remove the top cover aside.
Replacing the lamp unit
NOTE:
• Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the risk of burns, damage and other hazards.
• Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit.
Indication
On screen LAMP indicator
Over 1 800 hours
“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left 
of the screen for 30 seconds.
To clear the screen immediately, press any 
button.
Illuminates red.
Over 2 000 hours
“REPLACE LAMP” is displayed on the upper left 
of the screen, and it will stay until you respond.
To clear the screen, press any button.
NOTE:
• The guide times, 1 800 and 2 000 hours, are rough estima tes based on certain conditions and are not guaranteed time. 
The estimated condition is:  LAMP POWER in OPTION menu set to  NORMAL.
• To prolong the lamp life, set the  LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to ECO-MODE . See “LAMP POWER” on page 44.
• For more information about the lamp unit, such as guarante ed time, see the instructions which is provided with the lamp 
unit.
REPLACE LAMP
NOTE: When the projector is mounted on 
the ceiling:
• Place yourself at back side of the projector, then open  and close the top cover.
• Do not work directly under the projector or put your face 
closer to the projector.
Press here
Hinge partsTop cover safety hook 
						

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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 fixing screws securely with a 
Phillips screwdriver.
J Attaching the top cover
1. Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the 
projector and press slig htly until it clicks.
 When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, 
attaching the hinge parts is not required.
2. Hook the top cover safety hook to the projector.
3. Hooking the tabs of the top cover to the front of the 
projector and lift down slowly.
4. Press the back corner of  the top cover gently until 
it clicks.
  Make sure to hook the top cover safety hook to the 
body.
J Resetting the LAMP RUNTIME
If the lamp usage time has passed 2 000 hours (when  LAMP POWER has been set to  NORMAL), the 
projector will switch to standby mode  after approximately 10 minutes of operation. The resetting procedure 
should thus be comple ted within 10 minutes.
1. Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall  outlet, and switch the  MAIN POWER on.
2. Switch the power button.
3. Press the  MENU button to display the menu.
4. Press  F G to select  OPTION and press ENTER .
5. Press  F G to select  LAMP RUNTIME .6. Press and hold the 
ENTER button for 
approximately 3 seconds.
7. The confirmation scr een will be displayed and 
select  OK.
8. Switch off the power button to reset the duration of  the  LAMP RUNTIME .
9. Confirm the duration of time in  LAMP RUNTIME is 
reset to 0.
Lamp unit 
fixing screws
Lamp unit lock
Press herePress here
Top cover safety hookHinge part
NOTE:
• Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector securely. If they are not 
securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so that the power cannot be 
turned on.
• Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the lamp unit.
• Do not switch the power on while the top cover is opened.
• When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, keep the lamp unit paralleled up and remove.
STANDARD
1820H
LAMP POWER
LAMP RUNTIME 
						

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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 connected to a terminal  properly.
 The input selection setting may not be correct.
 The  BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.
 The  SHUTTER  function may be in use.
 The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. 18
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The picture is fuzzy.
 The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 The projector may not be at the 
correct distance from the screen.
 The lens may be dirty.
 The projector may be tilted too much. 22
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The color is pale or grayish.
 COLOR
 or TINT  adjustment may be incorrect.
 The equipment which is connected to the projector may not be 
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The Remote control does 
not operate.
 The batteries may be weak.
 The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 The remote control signal rec eptor on the projector may be 
obstructed.
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The picture does not 
display correctly. The signal format ( TV-SYSTEM) may not have been set correctly.
 There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input. 35
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Picture from a computer 
does not appear.
 The cable may be longer than the optional cable.
 The external video output from a l aptop computer may not be correct. 
(You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing 
the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] ke ys simultaneously. The actual method 
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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/
PAL-M/PAL60 -
720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 -A
VIDEO/S-VIDEO
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM -720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 -A
525i (480i) 525i720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A
COMPONENT
625i (576i) 625i720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A
525p (480p) 525p720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A
COMPONENT/HDMI
625p (576p) 625p720 x 576 31.3 50.0 27.0 A
1 125  (1 080)/60i 1 125/60i 1 920 x 1 080i 33.8 60.0 74.3 AA
COMPONENT/
HDMI/COMPUTER
1 125  (1 080)/50i 1 125/50i 1 920 x 1 080i 28.1 50.0 74.3 AA
1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 125/24p 1 920 x 1 080 27.0 24.0 74.3 AA COMPONENT/HDMI
1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 125/60p 1 920 x 1 080 67.5 60.0 148.5 AA
COMPONENT/
HDMI/COMPUTER
1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 125/50p 1 920 x 1 080 56.3 50.0 148.5 AA
750 (720)/60p 750/60p  1 280 x 720 45.0 60.0 74.3 AA
COMPONENT/HDMI
750 (720)/50p 750/50p  1 280 x 720 37.5 50.0 74.3 AA
VGA480 VGA60 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 25.2 A
COMPUTER
VGA75 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 31.5
A
VGA85 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 36.0 A
VGA138 640 x 480 72.1 138.0 62.3 A
SVGA SVGA55 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 36.0 A
SVGA60 800 x 600 37.9 60.3 40.0 A
SVGA70 800 x 600 48.1 72.2 50.0 A
SVGA75 800 x 600 46.9 75.0 49.5 A
SVGA85 800 x 600 53.7 85.1 56.3 A
WIDE720 WIDE720 1 280 x 720 45.1 60.1 76.5 AA
XGA XGA60 1 024 x 768 48.4 60.0 65.0 A
XGA70 1 024 x 768 56.5 70.1 75.0 A
XGA75 1 024 x 768 60.0 75.0 78.8 A
XGA85 1 024 x 768 68.7 85.0 94.5 A
XGA89 1 024 x 768 72.1 89.0 99.2 A
WIDE768 WIDE768 1 280 x 768 45.3 56.5 76.2 A
MXGA MXGA70 1 152 x 864 64.0 71.2 94.2 A
MXGA75 1 152 x 864 67.5 74.9 108.0 A
SXGA SXGA60 1 280 x 1 024 64.0 60.0 108.0 A
SXGA60+ SXGA60+ 1 400 x 1 050 65.1 59.9 122.4 A
WIDE768-2 WIDE768-2 1 360 x 768 48.8 59.8 74.3 A
WIDE800 WIDE800 1 280 x 800 49.7 59.8 83.5 A
WIDE900 WIDE900 1 440 x 900 55.9 59.8 106.5 A
WIDE1080/60 WIDE1080/60 1 920 x 1 080 66.5 59.9 138.5 AA
WIDE1080/50 WIDE1080/50 1 920 x 1 080 55.6 49.9 141.5 AA