Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AE500U Operating Instructions

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Getting started
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Connecting to computerNOTE:
BShut down the computer before turning off the MAIN POWER switch of
the projector.
Computer
ComputerTo RGB
output
To DVI-D
output
Operating rangeIf the remote control unit is held so that it is facing directly in front of the
remote control signal receptors on the front or rear of the projector, the
operating range is within approximately 7 m (23´) from the surfaces of the
receptors. Furthermore, the remote control unit can be operated...

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POWER
LIGHT
INPUT
ENTER
MENU
FREEZE
NORMALASPECT
USERMEMORY
PICTUREMODE
VIDEOCMPNT
COMPONENT
KEYSTONE
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Basic operation
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Turning on the powerBefore turning on the power
1, Ensure that all components
are connected properly.
2, 
Connect the accessory power cord.
3, Remove the lens cover.
Press the MAIN POWER switch to turn on the
power.BThe power indicator on the projector will illuminate red.Press the POWER button.BThe power indicator on the...

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Basic operation
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Turning off the power
Press the POWER button.B“POWER OFF” is displayed on the
screen.Press the I I
or H H
button to select “OK”, and
then press the ENTER button.BThe lamp unit will switch off and the picture will stop being projected.
(The power indicator on the projector will illuminate orange while the
cooling fan is still operating.)
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POWER
LIGHT
INPUT
ENTER
MENU
FREEZE
NORMALASPECT
USERMEMORY
PICTUREMODE
VIDEOCMPNT
COMPONENT
KEYSTONE
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Power...

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Correcting keystone distortion (KEYSTONE)When either the projector or the screen is tilted, the keystone distortion will
affect the image. You can correct the image proportions by the following
procedure.
Projector control panelPress the KEYSTONE button.
BPress the For Gbutton to select the item you
want to correct, and then press the ENTER
button. Follow the procedures in the table below
to correct the keystone distortion.NOTE:
BYou can also correct keystone distortion from the...

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Useful functions
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NOTE:
BIf a selected mode does not match the aspect ratio of the input signal, it
may affect the quality of viewing of the original picture. Keep this in
mind when selecting the aspect ratio.
B
If using this projector in places such as cafes or hotels to display programs
for a commercial purpose or for public presentation, note that if the aspect
ratio (16:9) selection function is used to change the aspect ratio of the
screen picture, you may be infringing the...

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Useful functions
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NOTE:
BOnly the settings saved in the “MEMORY SAVE” menu will be
displayed in the “MEMORY LOAD” menu. BThe “MEMORY LOAD” menu will be displayed.
Press the For Gbutton to select the setting
you want to retrieve, then press the ENTER
button.
Turning on the button lights (LIGHT)
Retrieving the saved picture
settings (USER MEMORY)The picture settings adjusted according to the instructions on page 36 can be
saved and retrieved.
Still picture
BThe picture being...

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Adjustments and settings
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On-screen menusMenu screensThe various settings and adjustments for this projector can be carried out by
selecting the operations from on-screen menus.
The general arrangement of these menus is shown below.MAIN MENU
   MENU
KEYSTONE
PICTURE
POSITION
SHUTTER
LANGUAGE
OPTIONSELECT     ENTER      EXIT
       PICTURE
PICTURE MODE  NORMAL
CONTRAST       0
BRIGHT         0
COLOR          0
TINT           0
SHARPNESS      0
COLOR TEMP.     0
AI             OFF...

&Press the F F
or G G
button to select an
item, and then press the I I
or H H
button to change or adjust the
setting.
An individual adjustment screen such as
the one shown below will be displayed
for bar scale items.
The bar scale will turn green when any
adjustment changes the setting from the
factory set value. 
For items without any selective arrow or
bar scale, press the ENTER button. The
menu screen for the item will then be
displayed. #Press the MENU button.
$Press the F F
or G G
button to select...

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Adjustments and settings
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Adjusting the picturePress the For Gbutton to select an
item, and then press the Ior H
button to change the setting.
For items with bar scales, press the
ENTER button or the Ior Hbutton
to display the adjustment screen,
and then press the Ior Hbutton to
make the adjustment.
For items without any selective
arrow or bar scale, press the ENTER
button. The menu screen for the item
will then be displayed.
When an S-VIDEO/VIDEO signal is
being input...

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Adjustments and settings
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MEMORY SAVEPress the ENTER button to display
the “MEMORY SAVE” menu.
The settings adjusted in “PICTURE”
menu can be saved. Press the For
Gbutton to select the number in
which you want to save the setting,
and then press the ENTER button.
The confirmation screen will then be
displayed. Press the Ior Hbutton
to select “OK” and then press the
ENTER button.
The current picture setting will be
saved.MEMORY LOADPress the ENTER button to display
the “MEMORY LOAD”...