Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE3000U Operating Instructions

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The serial connector which is on the connector panel of the projector conforms to the RS-232C interface 
specification, so that the projector can be controlled by  a personal computer which is connected to this connecter.
JConnection
J Pin assignments and signal names
J Cable specifications
(When connected to a personal computer)
JBasic format
 The projector can not receive any command for 10 second s after the lamp is switched on. Wait 10 seconds 
before sending the command.
  If sending multiple commands, check that a res ponse has been received from the projector for one 
command before sending the next command.
  When a command which does not require parameters to be sent, the colon (:) is not required.
  If an incorrect command is  sent from the personal computer, the  ER401 command will be sent from the 
projector to the personal computer.
Serial terminal
NOTE:
• You must use only an RS-232C Serial Interface Cable with a ferrite core, type ET-ADSER.
Pin No.Signal nameContents
A NC
B TXDTransmitted data
C RXDReceived data
D NC
E GND Earth
F NC
G RTS
Connected internally
H CTS
I NC
The data streaming from the computer will 
start with STX, and proceed to Command, 
Parameter and end with ETX. You can 
add the required parameter.
D-sub 9 pin (male) Computer
Serial terminal (female)
NC
NC
NC
NC NC
NC
NC
NC
Projector
PC (DTE)
STX Command : Parameter ETX
Star t b yt e
(02h) 1 byte
End
(03h)
3 bytes1 byte - 
4 bytes 
						

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JCommunication settings
J Control commands
Signal level RS-232CCharacter length 8 bits
Sync. methodAsynchronousStop bit1 bit
Baud rate 9 600 bpsX parameter None
ParityNoneS parameter None
CommandControl contentsRemarks
PON
POWER ON In standby mode, all commands other than the PON command are ignored.
The PON command is ignored during lamp ON control.
POFPOWER OFF If a PON command is received while the cooling fan is operating after the lamp has switched 
off, the lamp is not turned back on again straight away in order to protect the lamp.
IISINPUTParameter:
CP1 = COMPONENT1 IN
SVD = S-VIDEO IN
HD1 = HDMI1 IN
HD3 = HDMI3 IN CP2 = COMPONENT2 IN
VID = VIDEO IN
HD2 = HDMI2 IN
RG1 = COMPUTER IN
OMNMAIN
Displaying the main menu.
OENENTER Activating the selected items in the menu mode.
OBKRETURN Returning to the previous menu or escaping from the menu mode.
OCU/OCD/
OCL/OCRNavigation buttons OCU = 
F button
OCD =  G button OCL = 
I button
OCR =  H button
OLELENS Activating the LENS CONTROL menu.
OSTDEFAULT Resetting to the factory default setting. (page 28)
OFZFREEZE Freezing the projected screen.
Parameter:
0 = OFF
1 = ON
FC1FUNCTION BUTTON Activates the function that is assigned to the FUNCTION button of the remote control.
OOTSLEEPSetting the duration of time to turn off the power automatically. (See “SLEEP” on page 44.)
0 = OFF 1 = 60min. 2 = 90min. 3 = 120min. 4 = 150min.
5 = 180min. 6 = 210min. 7 = 240min.
OSHBLANK Turning off the projection temporarily.
Send the command to switch between ON and OFF.
Do not send the command consecutively.
OVMPICTURE Activating the PICTURE menu. Send the command to switch menu items. (page 23)
OWMWAVEFORM Activating the WAVEFORM.
Parameter:
0 = OFF
1 = FULL SCAN (Y)
2 = FULL SCAN (R)
3 = FULL SCAN (G)
4 = FULL SCAN (B) (page 24)
5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y)
6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R)
7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G)
8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B)
VS1ASPECT Switching the aspect ratio. (page 24)
VPMPICTURE MODE
Switching the PICTURE MODE. (page 23)
Parameter:
NOR = NORMAL DYN = DYNAMIC CL1 = COLOR1 CL2 = COLOR2
CN1 = CINEMA1  CN2 = CINEMA2 CN3 = CINEMA3 
						

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JInquiry commands
CommandControl contentsParameter
QPW
Power status 000 = OFF 001 = ON
QFZFREEZE status 0 = OFF 1 = ON
QININPUT signal statusCP1 = COMPONENT1 IN
SVD = S-VIDEO IN
HD1 = HDMI1 IN
HD3 = HDMI3 IN CP2 = COMPONENT2 IN
VID = VIDEO IN
HD2 = HDMI2 IN
RG1 = COMPUTER IN
QOTOFF TIMER status
0 = OFF 1 = 60min. 2 = 90min. 3 = 120min. 4 = 150min.
5 = 180min. 6 = 210min. 7 = 240min.
QPMPICTURE MODE status NOR = NORMAL DYN = DYNAMIC CL1 = COLOR1 CL2 = COLOR2
CN1 = CINEMA1  CN2 = CINEMA2 CN3 = CINEMA3
QSHBLANK status 0 = OFF1 = ON
QWM
WAVEFORM status Parameter:
0 = OFF
1 = FULL SCAN (Y)
2 = FULL SCAN (R)
3 = FULL SCAN (G)
4 = FULL SCAN (B) 5 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (Y)
6 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (R)
7 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (G)
8 = SINGLE LINE SCAN (B) 
						

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Specifications
Power supplyAC 100 - 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumptionLess than 240 W
 
During standby (when fan is stopped): 0.08 W (at 220 V)
Amps 3.0 A - 1.6 A
LCD panel
Panel size (diagonal)0.74 type (17.78 mm)
Aspect ratio16 : 9
Display method3 transparent LCD panels (RGB)
Drive methodActive matrix method
Pixels2 073 600 (1 920 x 1 080) x 3 panels
Lens Motorized zoom (2x)/Motorized focus
 
F 1.9 - 3.1, f 22.4 mm - 44.8 mm
Lamp UHM lamp (165 W)
Luminosity*1
*1. Measurement, measuring conditions and method of notat ion all comply with ISO 21118 international standards.
1 600 lm
Operating environmentTemperature0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
 
When the HIGH ALTITUDE 
MODE (page 44) is set to ON: 
0 °C - 35 °C (32 °F - 95 °F)
Humidity 20% - 80% (no condensation)
Scanning 
frequency
*2 
(for RGB signal)
*2. See “List of compatible signa ls” on page 50 for available signals.
Horizontal scanning 
frequency 30 kHz - 70 kHz
Vertical scanning 
frequency50 Hz - 87 Hz
Dot clock frequency
Less than 150 MHz
COMPONENT (YPBPR) signals525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (576i), 625p (576p), 750 (720)/60p, 
750 (720)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/60i, 1 125 (1 080)/50i,
 
1 125 (1 080)/60p, 1 125 (1 080)/50p, 1 125 (1 080)/24p
Color system 7 (NTSC/NTSC 4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/PAL60/SECAM)
Projection size 40 - 200 (1 016 mm - 5 080 mm)
Throw distance1.2 m - 12 m (311 - 394)
Screen aspect ratio16 : 9
InstallationFRONT/DESK, FRONT/CEILING,
 REAR/DESK, REAR/CEILING 
(Menu selection method) 
						

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Terminals
S-VIDEO INSingle - line, Mini DIN 4p Y: 1.0 V [p-p], C: 0.286 V [p-p], 75 Ω
VIDEO INSingle - line, RCA pin jack1.0 V [p-p], 75Ω
COMPUTER IN Single - line, D - sub HD 15-pin (female)
Selectable for input and output by menu operation.
R.G.B.
0.7 V [p-p], 75 
Ω
G.SYNC
1.0 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HD/SYNCTTL high impedance, automatic 
positive/negative polarity 
compatible
VD TTL high impedance, automatic 
positive/negative polarity 
compatible
COMPONENT INY, P
B/CB, PR/CRDual - line, RCA pin jack x 3
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including sync), 75 
Ω
PB/CB, PR/CR0.7 V [p-p], 75 Ω
HDMI INTriple - line, 19-pin HDMI  connector (HDCP compliant)
SERIALD-sub 9-pin RS-232C compatible
Cabinet Moulded plastic (PC+ABS)
DimensionsWidth
460 mm (18 -3/32)
Height 130 mm (5 -3/32)
Length 300 mm (11 -25/32)
Weight
Approx. 7.3 kg (16.09 lbs.)*1
*1. Average value. Each product has  an individual variability in weight.
Certifications UL60950-1
FCC Class BC-UL
ICES-003
Remote control
Power supply
3 V DC (AA battery x 2)
Operating rangeApprox. 7 m (23) (when operated directly in front of signal receptor)
Weight125 g (4.4 ozs.) (including batteries)
DimensionsWidth
48 mm (1 -7/8)
Length 138 mm (5 -13/32)
Height 28.35 mm (1 -3/32) (not 
including surface projection 
parts)
OptionsCable cover
ET-PCE2000
Ceiling bracketET-PKE2000/ET-PKE1000S 
						

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The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed for su fficiently safety however, make sure the safety cable 
provided with the projector is installed and attached to th e bottom of the projector when mounting on the ceiling for 
safety and security.
J Installing the safety cable
1. Install the ceiling mount br acket according to the Installation Instructions.
2. Loop the security cabl e around the ceiling mount  bracket with less slack.
  Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end of the cable.
3. Attach the latch on to the bottom  of the projector with a provided screw.
  Torque: 1.25±0.2 N·m
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
NOTE:
• Even if it is during guarantee period, th e manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a 
ceiling mount bracket which is not purchased from an  authorized distributors, or environmental conditions.
• Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an  electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver.
• Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.
• Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly.
* Indicated above is ET-PKE1000S.
Loop once
Loop twice
* Indicated above is ET-PKE2000 
						

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 VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
  S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association.
  HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC.
  The font used in the on-screen displays is a Ricoh  bitmap font, which is manufactured and sold by Ricoh 
Company, Ltd. 
All other trademarks are the property of the various trademark owners.
Dimensions
Trademark acknowledgements
300 (11-23/32)
460 (18 -3/32)230 (9 -1/32)
15 (19/6)
147 (5 -25/32)
60 (2 -5/16)
11 6
(4 -9/16)130
17 (-21/32)
Unit: mm 
						

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Index
A
AC IN ......................................................................13
Accessories ..............................................................10
ADVANCED MENU ...................................................34
Air exhaust port ........................................................12
Air filter ....................................................................12
Replacing ...........................................................46
Air intake port ...........................................................13
ASPECT ..................................................................37
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................24
AUTO SEARCH ........................................................43
AUTO SETUP ..........................................................39
B
BACK COLOR ..........................................................43
BatteriesAccessory
 ..........................................................10
Compartment .....................................................11
BLANK ....................................................................42
BRIGHTNESSADVANCED MENU
 .............................................34
PICTURE menu ..................................................32
BUTTON ..................................................................42
C
Ceiling mount bracket ................................................56
CINEMA REALITY ....................................................35
Cleaning ..................................................................46
CLOCK PHASE ........................................................37
COLOR ....................................................................32
COLOR MANAGEMENT ...........................................35
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................26
COLOR TEMPERATURE ..........................................33
COMPONENT INConnection
 .........................................................18
Terminal ............................................................13
COMPUTER INConnection
 .........................................................18
Terminal ............................................................13
Connections .............................................................18
CONTRASTADVANCED MENU
 .............................................34
PICTURE menu ..................................................32
D
DEFAULT
Remote control button
 .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................28
DETAIL CLARITY .....................................................35
Dimensions ..............................................................57
DOT CLOCK ............................................................37
DYNAMIC IRIS .........................................................33
E
ENTERControl panel button
 ............................................12
Remote control button .........................................11
F
FOCUS
Control panel button
 ............................................12
LENS CONTROL menu .......................................40
FRAME CREATION ..................................................35
FRAME RESPONSE .................................................43
FREEZERemote control button
 .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................28
Front leg adjusters ............................................. 13, 15
FUNCTION Remote control button
 ........................................ 11
Remote control function ...................................... 28
FUNCTION BUTTONMain menu
 ........................................................ 42
Remote control buttons ....................................... 11
Remote control function ...................................... 28
G
GAMMA .................................................................. 34
H
H-AREA POSITION .................................................. 41
HDMI IN
Connection
 ........................................................ 18
Terminal ............................................................ 13
HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL .............................................. 43
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE ........................................... 44
H-FIT ...................................................................... 38
H-POSITION ........................................................... 37
I
INPUT GUIDE ......................................................... 43
INPUT SELECTControl panel button
 ........................................... 12
Remote control button ........................................ 11
Remote control function ...................................... 28
INSTALLATIONPOSITION menu
 ................................................ 44
Projection method .............................................. 15
J
JUST ...................................................................... 38
K
KEYSTONE ............................................................. 39
L
LAMPIndicator
 ............................................................ 12
Indicator status .................................................. 45
LAMP POWER ........................................................ 44
LAMP RUNTIME ................................................ 44, 48
Lamp unit
Replacing
 .......................................................... 47
LENSRemote control button
 ........................................ 11
Remote control function ...................................... 23
LENS CONTROLMain menu
 ........................................................ 40
Remote control button ........................................ 11
Lens cover .............................................................. 12
Accessory ......................................................... 10
Attachment hole ................................................. 13
LENS MEMORYEDIT
 ................................................................. 41
LOAD ............................................................... 40
SAVE ............................................................... 40
Lens shift
Lens shift dial • Horizontal
 ................................... 12
Lens shift dial • Vertical ....................................... 12
M
MAIN POWER ......................................................... 12
MEMORY EDIT ....................................................... 36
MEMORY LOAD ...................................................... 36
Remote control button ........................................ 11
Remote control function ...................................... 24
MEMORY SAVE ...................................................... 36 
						

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MENUControl panel button
 ............................................12
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................29
MenuMain menu
 .........................................................30
Navigation ..........................................................29
Sub-menu ..........................................................30
MPEG NR ................................................................35
N
Navigation buttonsControl panel button
 ............................................12
Remote control button .........................................11
NR (Noise Reduction) ................................................34
O
OPTION menu ..........................................................43
OSD DESIGN ...........................................................43
OSD POSITION ........................................................43
OVER SCAN ............................................................39
P
PICTURE .................................................................32
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................23
PICTURE ADJUST
Remote control button
 .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................23
PICTURE MODE ......................................................32
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................23
POSITION ................................................................37
PowerControl panel button
 ............................................12
Indicator .............................................................12
Indicator status ...................................................20
Remote control button .........................................11
Power cord
Accessory
 ..........................................................10
Connecting .........................................................19
Power cord secure lock ........................................10, 19
R
Remote control .........................................................11
Accessory ..........................................................10
Operating range ..................................................23
Operation ...........................................................23
Signal emitter .....................................................11
Signal receptor ...................................................12
RETURNControl panel button
 ............................................12
Remote control button .........................................11
Remote control function .......................................29
S
Safety cable .............................................................56
Accessory ..........................................................10
Attachment point .................................................13
Screen size ..............................................................14
Calculation methods ............................................14
Security lock .............................................................13
SERIAL
Basic format
 ...................................................... 51
Cable specifications ........................................... 51
Communication settings ...................................... 52
Connection ........................................................ 51
Control commands ............................................. 52
Inquiry commands .............................................. 53
Pin assignments ................................................ 51
Terminal ............................................................ 13
SHARPNESS .......................................................... 32
SLEEP .................................................................... 44
Specifications .......................................................... 54
SPLIT ADJUST ........................................................ 33
STARTUP LOGO ..................................................... 43
S-VIDEO INConnection
 ........................................................ 18
Terminal ............................................................ 13
T
Technical Information ............................................... 50
TEMPIndicator
 ............................................................ 12
Indicator status .................................................. 45
Throw distance ........................................................ 14
Throwing angle ........................................................ 15
TINT ....................................................................... 32
Top cover .......................................................... 13, 47
Troubleshooting ....................................................... 49
TV-SYSTEM ............................................................ 35
V
V-AREA POSITION .................................................. 41
VIDEO INConnection
 ........................................................ 18
Terminal ............................................................ 13
V-FIT ...................................................................... 38
V-POSITION ............................................................ 37
W
WAVEFORM MONITOR ........................................... 33
Remote control button ........................................ 11
Remote control function ...................................... 24
WSS ....................................................................... 39
X
xvColor ................................................................... 35
Z
ZOOMASPECT menu
 .................................................. 38
Control panel button ........................................... 12
LENS CONTROL menu ...................................... 40
ZOOM/FOCUS ........................................................ 40
ZOOM1 ................................................................... 38
ZOOM2 ................................................................... 38 
						

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