Panasonic LCD Projector PT-AH1000E Operating Instructions

							Setting up
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Getting Started
Projection related
Install the projector with reference to the figure below and the projection distance. You can adjust the display size 
and display position according to the screen size and screen position.
Projection screen
Screen Screen
L (LW - LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SH Screen height (m)
SW Screen width (m)
H Distance from the center of the lens to the image lower end (m)
SD Screen diagonal size (m)
LW: Minimum projection distance  
*1 
LT: Maximum projection distance
(All measurements below are approximate and may differ slightly from the actual measurements.)
Projection screen size 16:9 size
Screen Diagonal (SD) Minimum distance 
(LW) Maximum distance 
(LT) Height position
 
(H)
1.02 m (40")1.11 m (3' 8")2.29 m (7' 6") -0.08 to 0.58 m
1.27 m (50")1.41 m (4' 8")2.87 m (9' 5") -0.09 to 0.71 m
1.52 m (60")1.70 m (5' 7")3.46 m (11' 4") -0.11 to 0.86 m
1.78 m (70")1.99 m (6' 6")4.04 m (13' 3") -0.13 to 1.00 m
2.03 m (80")2.28 m (7' 6")4.62 m (15' 2") -0.15 to 1.15 m
2.29 m (90")2.57 m (8' 5")5.21 m (17' 1") -0.17 to 1.29 m
2.54 m (100")2.87 m (9' 5")5.79 m (19' 0") -0.19 to 1.44 m
3.05 m (120")3.45 m (11' 4") 6.96 m(22' 10") -0.22 to 1.71 m
3.81 m (150")4.33 m (14' 2") 8.70 m(28' 7") -0.28 to 2.15 m
5.08 m (200")5.79 m (19' 0")11.62 m (38' 1") -0.37 to 2.86 m
6.35 m (250")7.25 m (23' 9")14.53 m (47' 8") -0.47 to 3.58 m
7.62 m (300")8.71 m (28' 7")17.45 m (57' 3") -0.56 to 4.30 m
Projection screen size 2.35:1 size
Screen Diagonal (SD) Minimum distance 
(LW) Maximum distance 
(LT) Height position
 
(H)
1.02 m (40")1.18 m (3' 10") 2.43 m (8' 0") -0.13 to 0.53 m
1.27 m (50")1.49 m (4' 11") 3.04 m(10' 0") -0.15 to 0.65 m
1.52 m (60")1.80 m (5' 11") 3.66 m(12' 0") -0.19 to 0.79 m
1.78 m (70")2.11 m (6' 11") 4.27 m(14' 0") -0.22 to 0.92 m
2.03 m (80")2.42 m (7' 11") 4.89 m(16' 1") -0.25 to 1.05 m
2.29 m (90")2.73 m (8' 11") 5.51 m(18' 1") -0.28 to 1.18 m
2.54 m (100")3.04 m (10' 0") 6.12 m(20' 1") -0.32 to 1.31 m
3.05 m (120")3.66 m (12' 0") 7.35 m(24' 1") -0.37 to 1.56 m
3.81 m (150")4.58 m (15' 0") 9.20 m(30' 2") -0.47 to 1.96 m
5.08 m (200")6.13 m (20' 1")12.28 m (40' 3") -0.62 to 2.61 m
6.35 m (250")7.67 m (25' 2")15.36 m (50' 5") -0.78 to 3.27 m
7.62 m (300")9.22 m (30' 3")18.44 m (60' 6") -0.94 to 3.92 m 
						

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You can calculate projection dimensions other than those in the above table from the projection screen size SD (m) 
using the formula below. 
All units are meters. (Values obtained using the formula below contain a slight error.)  
If the projection screen size is assumed to be SD,
16:9 size2.35:1 size
Projection screen height (SH) = SD (m) × 0.490= SD (m) × 0.392
Projection screen width (SW) = SD (m) × 0.872= SD (m) × 0.920
Minimum distance (LW) = SD (m) × 1.1503 − 0.056= SD (m) × 1.2169 − 0.054
Maximum distance (LT) = SD (m) × 2.2951 − 0.041= SD (m) × 2.4248 − 0.037
Front adjustable feet and throwing angle
Install the projector on a flat surface with its front side become parallel to the screen surface so that the screen 
becomes rectangle.
If the screen is tilted towards the bottom, extend the adjustable feet to make a rectangle screen. If the projector is 
tilted horizontally, use the adjustable feet to level the projector. 
As shown in the diagram, the feet can be extended by turning the front adjustable feet, and can be retracted by 
turning in the opposite direction.
 
Attention
Hot air is expelled from the air exhaust port. Do not touch the air exhaust port (
 
z page 18) directly when you adjust the 
front leg adjustable feet. 
Note
Tighten the front adjustable feet until you hear them click into place.
 
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Lens shift and positioning
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.
Adjusting the lens shift
 
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Remove the lens shift cover.
1)  
See “About your projector” (
 
z page 18) regarding how to   
open the lens shift cover.
2)   Rotate the lens shift lever in the direction shown   
in the figure (counterclockwise) to release the lock.
Adjust projection using the lens shift lever.
3)  
Horizontal shift  
 
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Adjust the projection by moving the lens shift lever horizontally according to the installation position of the 
screen and projector. 
 
Up to approximately   26% of the  
projection screen
Up to approximately  
26% of the  
projection screen
Move the lens shift 
lever in direction A Screen
Move the lens shift 
lever in direction B
Vertical shift 
 
●
Adjust by moving the lens shift lever vertically according to the installation position of the screen and 
projector.
 
Up to 
approximately 
65% of the 
projection 
screen
Up to 
approximately 
65% of the 
projection 
screen Move the lens shift 
lever in direction D
Move the lens shift 
lever in direction C
Screen
Attention
Do not force the lens shift lever. If excessive force is placed on the lever, it may break.
 
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Rotate the lens shift lever clockwise to fix.
4)  
Attach the lens shift cover.
5)   
						

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Projector location range
 
■
The setting position can be adjusted within the following range.   
See “Projection related” regarding adjustment of the projection screen height (SH) and width (SW). (
 page 21)
Projector setting range when the screen position is fixed
 
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Projector
Vertical center of screen 
Center of lensScreen Projector setting range 
(center of lens)
Shift range of the projection screen when the projector position is fixed
 
●
 
Projector
Projection position with no lens shift
Shift range for 
projection screen
Shift direction Maximum range of adjustment
Horizontal (H) Approximately 26% of the projection screen width (SW)
Vertical (V) Approximately 65% of the projection screen height (SH)
Note
Position the projector directly in front of the screen and move the lens shift lever to the center to obtain the optimum 
 
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projection image quality.
When the lens shift lever is at the horizontal limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the vertical limit. Likewise, 
 
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when the lens shift lever is at the vertical limit of the shift range, you cannot move the lever to the horizontal limit.
Shift the lens position within the adjustment range. If you shift the lens position outside the adjustment range, a restriction is 
 
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imposed on the lens movement to protect the optical components and the focus changes.
If the projected image cannot be fit into the screen using the lens shift function alone, adjust the projection angle using the 
 
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adjustable feet (
 page 22), and then correct the keystone distortion using the [KEYST ONE] in the [POSITION] menu. 
(
 page 58) 
						

							Connections
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Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device.
 
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The peripheral devices must be turned off.
 
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If not provided or sold separately with each peripheral device, obtain the connection cables required for system connection 
 
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in accordance with the device to be connected.
If the video signal from the video source contains a lot of jitter , the image may appear to be wobble. In such cases, a time 
 
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base corrector (TBC) must be connected.
The signals that can be connected to the projector include VIDEO, S-VIDEO, analog-RGB (with  TTL sync. level) and digital 
 
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signal.
Some computer models are not compatible with the projector.
 
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See “List of compatible signals” for the types of video signals that can be used with this projector . (
 
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 page 86)
Audio cables must be connected from each external device directly to the audio reproduction system.
 
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Caution
When connecting to a computer or other equipment, use the power cord included with each device and a 
sealed, commercially available cable.
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							Connections
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Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN
 
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To RGB output
To HDMI output
Computer
HDMI cable
(commercially available)Computer cable 
(commercially available)
Note
Use an HDMI High Speed cable that conforms to HDMI standards. If a cable that does not meet HDMI standards is used, 
 
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video may be interrupted or may not be displayed.
It is possible to connect with DVI devices via an HDMI/DVI conversion adapter , but some devices may not project the 
 
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image properly or other such problems could be encountered.
When connecting to a serial terminal, see “Serial terminal”. (
 
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 page 87)
If you use a computer that has a resume function (last memory), you may have to reset the function so that it operates.
 
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							Switching the projector on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Power cord
Use the power cord included to prevent removal of the power cord and mak\
e sure it is fully inserted into 
the projector.
Make sure the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted. 
 For power cord handling details, see “Read this first!”. (
 pages 6 to 12)
Connecting
 
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Fully insert until the tabs on the left 
and right make a click sound.Disconnecting
 
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Pull out while pushing on the tabs on 
the sides.
Power indicator
The power indicator indicates the power status. Check the status of the power indicator  
before operating the projector. 
Indicator status Status
No illumination or flashing Main power is switched off.
Red Lit
Power is switched off. (Standby mode.)
Press the power < / | > button to start projection. 
* Does not operate when the lamp indicator or temperature indicator is flashing.
Flashing Power is switched off (standby mode) and the [POWER ON LINK] is set to 
[ON] in the VIERA Link settings. 
For details about [POWER ON LINK], see [POWER ON LINK] (
 page 69).
Green Flashing
The projector is preparing to project.
Projection starts after a brief pause.
Lit Projecting.
Orange Lit
Preparing to switch off the power.
The power is switched off after a while. (Changes to the standby mode.)
Flashing The 
power < / | > button is switched on again in the power off preparation 
mode. Preparing to project. Projection starts after a brief pause. Power indicator 
						

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Attention
The internal fan operates and cools the projector while it is preparing to power off (when the power indicator is illuminated 
 
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orange). Do not switch the main power off or remove the power cord.
Note
When the power <
 
z / | > button is pressed while the projector is in the power off preparation mode, it may take some time 
to enter projection mode.
The projector consumes approx. 0.08 W of electrical power even when the power is of f (when the power indicator is 
 
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illuminated red).
Power consumption when the power indicator flashes red is almost the same as when the lamp is illuminated red. 
 
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Switching on the projector
Check external device connections before switching the projector on.
Power indicator
4)  3) 
5) 
Connect the power cord to the projector.
1)  
Connect the power plug to an outlet.
2)  
Press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power.
The power indicator illuminates or flashes red.
 
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Remove the lens cover.
4)  
Be sure to remove the lens cover before starting 
 
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projection.
Press the power 
5)  < / | > button.
The power indicator illuminates green after flashing 
 
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for a while and projection starts.
Attention
Using the projector while the lens cover is attached 
 
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causes the device to heat up and can result in a fire.
Note
When starting up the projector, a small rattling sound 
 
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may be heard or when the luminous lamp is lit a tinkling 
sound may be heard, but this is not a malfunction.
During video projection, the cooling fan operates and 
 
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makes a sound. This fan sound may change with 
ambient temperature and becomes louder when the lamp 
is turned on.
Setting the [LAMP POWER] in the [OPTION] menu to 
 
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[ECO] reduces operation sounds. (
 page 66)
When the lamp is turned off and immediately turned back 
 
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on again, the video may temporarily flicker slightly at the 
start of projection due to lamp characteristics. This is not 
a malfunction. 
						

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Basic Operation
Switching off the power
Carefully check the status of the power indicator before operating.
4) 1) - 3) Power indicator
Press the power <
1)   / | > button.
The confirmation message is displayed.
 
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Select [OK] with the 
2)  ▲
▼ buttons.
Press the  button (or press the 
3)  
power <
 / | > button again).
The lamp extinguishes and video projection halts.
 
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The cooling fan continues to operate and the power 
 
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indicator illuminates orange. Wait for the power 
indicator to turn red or start flashing red.
Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power.
Never switch off the main power or remove the 
 
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power cord when the cooling fan is operating.
Note
Select [CANCEL] or press the  or  
 
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button to close the power off confirmation message.
The power can also be switched off when the power <
 
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button is held down for 0.5 seconds or more. 
						

							Projecting an image
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Projecting an image
Check the connections of the external devices 
(
 page 25) and the connection of the power cord 
(
 page 27), and switch on the power ( page 28), 
to start projecting. Select the video for projection, and 
adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Switch on the external devices.
1)  
Press the play button on an external device, such 
 
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as a Blu-ray player. When [AUTO SEARCH] in the 
[OPTION] menu is [ON], the projector automatically 
searches for an input signal and starts projection.  
(
 page 64)
Switch the video input.
2)  
The video selected with the  
 
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button is projected. (
 page 33)
Attention
The video may not be displayed properly depending on 
 
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the external device or the DVD being played back. In 
such cases, set [TV-SYSTEM], [RGB/YC
BCR] or [RGB/
YP
BPR] of the [ADVANCED MENU]. ( page 52)
Check the projection screen and video aspect ratio, and 
 
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select the most appropriate aspect ratio with [ASPECT] 
in the [POSITION] menu. (
 page 56)
Adjusting the image
Adjust the angle of the projector.
1)  
Place the projector parallel to the screen, and 
 
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then install it on a flat surface so that the screen 
becomes rectangle.
If the screen is tilted lower than the screen, extend 
 
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the adjustable feet to make a rectangle screen.
For details, see “Front adjustable feet and throwing 
 
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angle”. (
 page 22)
Remove the lens shift cover.
2)  
For details, see “Opening the lens shift cover”.   
 
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(
 page 18)
Rotate the lens shift lever in a 
3)  
counterclockwise direction to disengage 
the shift lever lock.
Adjust the lens shift.
4)  
Adjust the projection position with the shift lever.
 
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See “Lens shift and positioning”. (
 
z page 23)
Rotate the shift lever clockwise to fix.
5)  
Attach the lens shift cover.
6)  
Adjusting the zoom and focus.
7)  
Turn zoom ring and focus ring to adjust.
 
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Focus ring
Zoom ring
Note
Panasonic recommends that focus adjustment be made 
 
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after 30 minutes or more have elapsed since picture 
display.
As the projection size changes if the focus ring is turned, 
 
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turn the zoom ring to fine tune the projection size again.