Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE4000U Operating Instructions

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Settings
POSITION
It is possible to adjust the image size and position. 
 
 
H-POSITION
  (Default: 0)
 V-POSITION
  (Default: 0)
 DOT CLOCK
  (Default: 0)
 CLOCK PHASE
  (Default: 0)
 ASPECT
  4:3  16:9  s16:9 14:9
  ZOOM  ZOOM1  ZOOM2 JUST
  AUTO  H-FIT  V-FIT
 WSS
  ON  OFF
 OVER SCAN
  KEYSTONE
  (Default: 0)
 AUTO SETUP
LANGUAGE
It is possible to change the display language.
 
 
LENS CONTROL
It is possible to adjust the lens position.
 
 
 
ZOOM/FOCUS
  LENS MEMORY LOAD
  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
 LENS MEMORY SAVE
  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
 LENS MEMORY EDIT
  LENS MEMORY DELETE
  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6  ALL DELETE
 LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE
  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
 AUTO SWITCHING
  2.35:1 IMAGE DETECTION
  OFF  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
 16:9 IMAGE DETECTION
  OFF  LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
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▲
 H-AREA POSITION
  (Default: 0)
 V-AREA POSITION
  (Default: 0)
 LEFT MASKING AREA
  (Default: 0)
 RIGHT MASKING AREA
  (Default: 0)
 UPPER MASKING AREA
  (Default: 0)
 LOWER MASKING AREA
  (Default: 0)
FUNCTION BUTTON
It is possible to assign a useful function to the  
 
FUNCTION
 button.
  COLOR MANAGEMENT
  GAMMA ADJUSTMENT
  SPLIT ADJUST
  WAVEFORM AUTO ADJUST
  FRAME CREATION
  NORMAL  DYNAMIC
  COLOR1  COLOR2
  CINEMA1  CINEMA2
  CINEMA3  TEST PATTERN
  OPERATE OTHER DEVICE
  ASPECT  AUTO SETUP
  CONTRAST  BRIGHTNESS
  BLANK  HDMI 1 IN
  HDMI 2 IN  HDMI 3 IN
  COMPUTER IN  COMPONENT IN
  S-VIDEO IN  VIDEO IN
VIERA LINK
It is possible to link with the connected equipment. 
 
 
VIERA LINK CONTROL
  RECORDER 1 - 3
  PLAYER 1 - 3
  HOME THEATER 1 - 3
  CAMCORDER 1 - 3
  LUMIX 1 - 3
  OTHER 1 - 4
 HOME THEATER VOLUME
  HOME THEATER MUTE
 
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE 
						

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Settings
OPTION
It is possible to change the option settings.
 
 
 
INPUT GUIDE
  DETAILED  OFF
  SIMPLE
 OSD DESIGN
  TYPE1  TYPE2
  TYPE3
 OSD POSITION
  CENTER  LOWER LEFT
  LOWER CENTER  LOWER RIGHT
  UPPER LEFT  UPPER CENTER
  UPPER RIGHT
 BACK COLOR
  BLUE  BLACK
 STARTUP LOGO
  ON  OFF
 AUTO SEARCH
  ON  OFF
 HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL
  NORMAL  EXPAND
 FRAME RESPONSE
  NORMAL  FAST
 INSTALLATION
  FRONT/DESK  FRONT/CEILING
  REAR/DESK  REAR/CEILING
 TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING
  OFF
  OUTPUT
  POWER ON
  SELECT LENS MEMORY 1 - 6
  BLANK
  SELECT 4:3 ASPECT
  SELECT 16:9 ASPECT
  SELECT S16:9 ASPECT
  SELECT JUST ASPECT
  SELECT ZOOM ASPECT
  SELECT H-FIT ASPECT
  SELECT V-FIT ASPECT
  RS-232C COMMAND LINK
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 DELAY TIME
  0 SEC. 2 SEC.  4 SEC. 6 SEC.
  8 SEC. 10 SEC.  20 SEC. 30 SEC.
 INPUT
  POWER ON/OFF  BLANK
 SLEEP
  OFF 60 MIN.  90 MIN. 120 MIN.
  150 MIN. 180 MIN.  210 MIN. 240 MIN.
 HIGH ALTITUDE MODE
  OFF  ON
 LAMP POWER
  NORMAL  ECO-MODE
 VIERA LINK SETTINGS
  VIERA LINK
  ON  OFF
 POWER ON LINK
  NO  YES
 POWER OFF LINK
  YES  NO
 STAND-BY POWER SAVE
  NO  YES
 AUTO POWER STAND-BY
  NO  YES (WITH REMINDER)
  YES (NO REMINDER)
 VERSION
 TEST PATTERN
  LAMP RUNTIME
NOTE:
See the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM for more \
details.
 
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Settings
VIERA Link™
Using the Link functions (VIERA Link)
VIERA Link Control
 
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You can control some functions of the connected equipment 
with this projector remote control.
If you cannot operate, check the settings and the 
 
 
equipment.
For details of the operations for the connected equipment, 
 
 
please read the manual of the equipment.
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
 
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Press the 
1.  VIERA Link button and display the 
VIERA LINK menu.
Press ▲ ▼ to select 
2.  VIERA LINK CONTROL.
Press ◄ ► to select the type of equipment you 
3. 
want to access from VIERA LINK CONTROL  and 
press the ENTER button. 
(  RECORDER /PLAYER/HOME THEATER/ 
CAMCORDER /LUMIX/OTHER)
“
 
 
HOME THEATER” means Player theater, Blu-ray 
Disc theater or Recorder theater.
“
 
 
OTHER” means Tuner (set-top box), etc.
The menu of the accessed equipment
(Input mode will be changed automatically.)
Operate the menu of the equipment
4. 
Projector remote control can be used. 
 
 
( Controllable functions depend on the connected 
equipment.)
If you access non-VIERA Link equipment
VIERA LINK CONTROLRECORDER 1
The type of the connected equipment is displayed. 
You can access the menu of the equipment. But you 
cannot operate it. Please use its own remote control 
to operate the equipment.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME THEATER VOLUME
HOME THEATER MUTE
O PERAT E OTHER DEVICE
RECORDER 1
ENTER
RETURN
VIERA LINK
SELECT
If multiple recorders or players are connected
You can connect up to three recorders or players at 
the same time.
VIERA LINK CONTROLRECORDER 1
Recorder 1 - 3/Player 1 - 3
Some type of equipment is indicated by a number 
following the device name in the order of ascending 
HDMI terminal connection. For example, if two 
recorders are connected to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this 
case the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as 
“Recorder 1”, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is 
displayed as “Recorder 2”.
NOTE:
Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this\
 case use its own remote control to operate 
 
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the equipment.
(For example) 
The colored buttons operations, such as changing the date of TV program list for Blu-ray Disc Recorder cannot be 
controlled by the projector remote control.  
						

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Settings
Speaker control
 
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You can control the theater speaker with this projector remote control.
If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment.
 
 
Access and operate the speaker volume
 
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Select 1. 
HOME THEATER VOLUME in the VIERA 
LINK menu and press the  ENTER button.
Volume side bar will be displayed.
 
 
Press ◄ ► to adjust the volume of the equipment.
2. 
MUTE setting 
 
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Select 1. 
HOME THEATER MUTE in VIERA LINK 
menu and press the  ENTER button.
You can switch to turn off/on the sound by pressing the 
 
 
ENTER button.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME THEATER VOLUME
HOME THEATER MUTE
OPERAT E OTHER DEVICE
RECORDER 1
VIERA LINK
NOTE:
These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipme\
nt.
 
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Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.
 
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HDAVI Control 4
 
•  is the newest standard (current as of August, 2009) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This 
standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
HOME THEATER
 
•  (Player theater, Blu-ray Disc theater or Amplifier) will be automatically turned on if it is in standby 
mode, and the sound from the theater speakers connected to the equipment\
 is turned on.
Other manufacturer’s equipment control
 
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You can control other manufacturer’s connected equipment by the projector remote control.
Access and operate the menu of the other manufacturer’s equipment
 
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Press the 
1.  VIERA Link button on the remote control.
The 
 
 
VIERA LINK menu will be displayed.
Press ◄ ► to select your required equipment from 
2. 
the VIERA LINK CONTROL menu.
Press the 
3.  ENTER button.
Your selected equipment will be switched to the HDMI 
 
 
input which is connected to the projector.
Select 4.  OPERATE OTHER DEVICE and press the 
ENTER button.
Remote control image will appear on the screen, so 
5. 
please follow it to operate. 
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME THEATER VOLUME
HOME THEATER MUTE
OPERAT E OTHER DEVICE
RECORDER 1
VIERA LINK
NOTE:
See “VIERA Link Connection” of the functional instructions that is in the provi\
ded CD-ROM. 
 
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Maintenance
TEMP and LAMP Indicators
Managing the indicated problems
If a problem should occur with the projector, the LAMP and/or TEMP 
indicators will inform you. Manage the indicated problems as follows.Confirm the status of all indicators and projector, and switch off 
1. 
the projector in proper way.
Find out the cause of the problem by status of the 
2.  LAMP and/
or TEMP indicators.
Follow the following instruction for each indication and solve 
3. 
the problem.
Turn on the projector in the correct way and confirm the 
4. 
indicator is not indicating a problem any longer.
Power LAMP TEMP
 
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TEMP indicator
Indicator
Illuminating red while projecting and the alert will be displayed.
 
 
Flashing red and the power button is turned off automatically.
 
 
When the 
 
 
TEMP indicator is lit, the lamp might have darkened. 
Adjustments can be performed but not all changes will be shown on the image.
ProblemThe temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high.
CauseThe air intake and exhaust 
ports 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
 32.
Clean or replace the air 
filter in the proper method. 
See page 26. Turn on the projector and 
set the HIGH ALTITUDE 
MODE to ON.
See “INSTALLATION” of 
the functional instructions 
that is in the provided CD-
ROM.
 
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LAMP indicator
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 power is turned 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 
27.Let the lamp unit cool 
down and turn on the 
power after 90 seconds. Contact an Authorized 
Service Center.
See “Replacing the lamp 
unit” on page 
27.
NOTE:
If no problem is found or the problem remains, do not turn on the projec\
tor. Instead contact an Authorized Service Center.
 
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Maintenance 
						

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Maintenance
Care and Replacement
Cleaning the projector
Before cleaning the projector
 
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Switch off 
 
 
MAIN POWER in proper way and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
Unplug all the cables from the projector.
 
 
Cleaning the outer surface of the projector
 
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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.
Cleaning the lens surface
 
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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 the screen.
 
 
Cleaning the air filter
 
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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.
Place a finger at the bottom of the air filter.
1. 
Slightly push up and pull out the air filter to remove.
2. 
Vacuum dirt and dust from the air filter.
3. 
Do not wash the air filter.
 
 
Place and slightly slide in the air filter in the air intake port to attach.
4. 
Make sure the air filter clicks into the place.
 
 
NOTE:
Do not use the projector without attaching the air filter.
 
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Replacing the air filter
The air filter should be replaced when cleaning is ineffective and when replacing the lamp unit. A replacement 
air filter (TXFKN01VKF5) is provided with a replacement lamp unit, ET -LAE4000. Contact an Authorized 
Service Center for the optional air filter. 
						

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Maintenance
Replacing the lamp unit
Before replacing the lamp unit
 
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Switch off 
 
 
MAIN POWER 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 surrounding\
s 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-LAE4000).
 
 
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under\
 the projector or put your face closer to the 
 
 
projector.
NOTE:
Prior to replacing the lamp unit, allow it to cool down to prevent the r\
isk of burns, damage and other hazards.
 
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Do not attempt replacement with an unauthorized lamp unit.
 
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When to replace the lamp unit
 
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The lamp unit is consumable and the brightness 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, characteristics of the 
lamp unit, environmental conditions, and so on. You can check the duration of usage time using 
LAMP 
RUNTIME in the OPTION menu.
Indication
On screen LAMP indicator
REPLACE LAMP
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 estimates based on cer\
tain conditions and are not guaranteed time. 
 
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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” in “OPTION 
menu” of the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM.
For more information about the lamp unit, such as guaranteed time, see t\
he instructions which is provided with the lamp 
 
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unit.
 
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Opening the top cover
Hold at the back corner of the top cover and 
1. 
slightly push up to open.
Unhook the top cover safety hook from the 
2. 
projector.
Hold the top cover up and press both sides of 
3. 
hinge parts to remove.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, 
 
 
removing the hinge parts is not required.
Remove the top cover aside.
4. 
NOTE: When the projector is mounted on 
the ceiling:
Place yourself at the back side of the projector, then 
 
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open and close the top cover.
Do not work directly under the projector or put your 
 
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face close to the projector.
Hinge parts
Top cover safety hook
Press here 
						

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Maintenance
Removing and replacing the lamp unit
 
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 3 lamp 
1. 
unit fixing screws until the screws turn freely.
Lamp unit lock
Lamp unit 
fixing screws
Hold the handle of the lamp unit and release the 
2. 
lamp unit lock in the direction of an arrow.
Pull out the lamp unit gently from the projector.
3.  Replace the new lamp unit while making sure that 
4. 
the direction of insertion is correct.
Press the top of the lamp unit downwards and make 
 
 
sure the unit is installed securely.
Press down herePress down here
Tighten the lamp unit fixing screws securely with a 
5. 
Phillips screwdriver.
Attaching the top cover
 
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Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the 
1. 
projector and press slightly until it clicks.
When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, 
 
 
attaching the hinge parts is not required.
Hook the top cover safety hook to the projector.
2. 
Hook the tabs of the top cover to the front of the 
3. 
projector body and lower slowly.
Press the back corner of the top cover gently until 
4. 
it clicks.
Make sure to hook the top cover safety hook to the 
 
 
body.Top cover safety hookTabs
NOTE:
Be sure to install the lamp unit and the top cover of the projector secu\
rely. If they are not 
 
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securely installed, it may cause the protection circuit to operate so th\
at the power cannot be 
turned on.
Grip the handle and keep the lamp unit paralleled when you remove the la\
mp unit.
 
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Do not switch the power on while the top cover is opened.
 
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When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, keep the lamp unit paralle\
led up and remove.
 
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Resetting the 
 
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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 completed within 10 minutes.
Connect the power cord to the projector and a wall 
1. 
outlet, and switch MAIN POWER on.
Switch the power button.
2. 
Press the 
3.  MENU button to display the menu.
Press ▲ ▼ to select 
4.  OPTION and press the 
ENTER button.
Press ▲ ▼ to select 
5.  LAMP RUNTIME.
HIGH ALTITUDE MODE
LAMP POWER
VIERA LINK SETTINGS
TEST P ATTERN
LAMP  RUNTIME OFF
NORMAL
1820H
Press and hold the 
6.  ENTER button for 
approximately 3 seconds.
The confirmation screen will be displayed and 
7. 
select OK.
Switch off the power button to reset the duration of 
8. 
the LAMP RUNTIME.
Confirm the duration of time in 
9.  LAMP RUNTIME is 
reset to “0”. 
						

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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.
 
 
16
MAIN POWER
 
 
 is turned off. 17
No electric supply is at the wall outlet.
 
 
16
TEMP
 
 
 indicator is lit or flashes. 25
LAMP
 
 
 indicator is lit or flashes. 25
The lamp unit has not been securely installed.
 
 
27
The circuit breakers have tripped.
 
 
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No picture appears.
The signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly.
 
 
15
The input selection setting may not be correct.
 
 
18
The 
 
 
BRIGHTNESS adjustment setting may be at the minimum 
setting. CD-ROM
The 
 
 
BLANK function may be in use. CD-ROM
The lens cover may still be attached to the lens.
 
 
12
The picture is fuzzy.
The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 
 
18
The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.
 
 
14
The lens may be dirty.
 
 
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The projector may be tilted too much.
 
 
15
The color is pale or grayish.
COLOR
 
 
 or TINT adjustment may be incorrect. CD-ROM
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.
 
 
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The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 
 
11
The remote control signal receptor on the projector may be 
 
 
obstructed. CD-ROM
The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.
 
 
CD-ROM
The picture does not 
display correctly.The signal format may not have been set correctly.
 
 
CD-ROM
There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 
 
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A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input.
 
 
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Picture from a computer 
does not appear.
The cable may be longer than the optional cable.
 
 
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The external video output from a personal computer may not be 
 
 
correct. (You may be able to change the external output settings 
by pressing the [Fn] + [F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The 
actual method varies depending on the type of computer; refer to the 
documentation provided with your computer for further details.) - 
						

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Appendix
Technical Information
Appendix
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
The projector and the ceiling mount bracket are designed for sufficient safety. However, make sure the safety cable 
provided with the projector is installed and attached to the bottom of t\
he projector when mounting on the ceiling for 
safety and security.Make sure to use a torque driver and do not use an electrical screwdrive\
r or an impact screwdriver.
 
 
  Torque: 1.25 ± 0.2 N·m
 
 
9 mm
M4×0.7
NOTE:
Even if it is during guaranteed period, the manufacturer is not responsi\
ble for any hazard or damage caused by using a 
 
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ceiling mount bracket which is not purchased from an authorized distribu\
tors, or environmental conditions.
Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.
 
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Remove an unused ceiling mount bracket promptly.
 
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Installing the safety cable
 
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Install the ceiling mount bracket according to the Installation Instruct\
ions.
1. 
Loop the safety cable around the ceiling mount bracket with less slack.
2. 
Lace the cable of the end with a latch through the loop on the other end\
 of the cable.
 
 
Loop once
* Indicated above is ET-PKE1000S.* Indicated above is ET-PKE2000.
Loop twice
Attach the latch on to the bottom of the projector with a provided screw\
.
3. 
Torque: 1.25 ± 0.2 N·m
 
 
9 mm
M4×0.7