Panasonic Projector Pt Ae3000e Operating Instructions

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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 frame 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
*1
*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-
AUTO SETUPpage 39
CONTRASTpage 32
CONTRAST R
page 34 CONTRAST G
CONTRAST B
NORMAL
page 32 DYNAMIC
COLOUR1
COLOUR2
CINEMA1
CINEMA2
CINEMA3
SPLIT ADJUST
page 33
WAVEFORM AUTO ADJUST
LENS MEMORY LOADpage 40
BRIGHTNESSpage 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 colour of the menu. 
Press I H to cycle through the options.
 TYPE1Semi transparent black
 TYPE2Solid blue
 TYPE3Semi 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 colour 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.
 ONActive
 OFFDeactive
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.
 ONActive
 OFFDeactive
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.
 NORMALFor general HDMI equipment
 EXPANDFor HDMI equipment with expanded 
signals.
You can minimise the time delay of image displayed for 
the progressive signals.
 NORMALPrioritise the image quality
 FASTPrioritise the frame response
INPUT GUIDE
OptionsFunction
DETAILEDDisplay the input method graphically. 
The INPUT GUIDE will go out after 
3 seconds without any operation.
SIMPLEDisplay the input method by text. The 
INPUT GUIDE will disappear after 
3 seconds without any operation.
OFFTurn off the guidance.
OSD DESIGN
OSD POSITION
UPPER 
LEFTUPPER 
CENTREUPPER 
RIGHT
CENTRE
LOWER 
LEFTLOWER 
CENTRELOWER 
RIGHT
Remote control Control panel
 See “Navigating through the MENU” on page 29.
 See “Main menu and sub-menu” on page 30.
BACK COLOUR
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 
						

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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 before 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.
 OFFThe fan speed is low.
 ONThe 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/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from front
FRONT/CEILINGMounting on the ceiling and 
projecting from front
REAR/DESKSetting on a desk/floor and 
projecting from rear
REAR/CEILINGMounting 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
NORMALWhen higher luminance is 
required.
ECO-MODEWhen 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 “Replacing 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 you. 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 for 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.
JLAMP indicator
JTEMP 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 Authorised 
Service Centre.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 outside 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 Authorised Service Centre.
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 mains plug from the mains socket.
 Unplug all the cables from the projector.
JCleaning the outer surface 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.
JCleaning 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.
JReplacing 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-LAE1000. Contact an Authorised 
Service Centre 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 mains plug from the mains socket.
 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 Authorised Service Centre to purchase a replacement lamp unit (ET-LAE1000).
 When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, do not work directly under the projector or put your face closer to the 
projector.
JWhen to replace the lamp unit
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.
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 unauthorised lamp unit.
Indication
On screenLAMP 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 estimates 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 guaranteed 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.
JAttaching the top cover
1. Attach the hinge parts of the top cover to the 
projector and press slightly 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.
JResetting 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 completed within 10 minutes.
1. Connect the mains lead to the projector and a 
mains socket, 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 screen 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 mains lead may not be connected.
 The MAIN POWER switch is turned off.
 No electric supply is at the mains socket.
 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 colour is pale or 
greyish. COLOUR or TINT adjustment may be incorrect.
 The equipment which is connected to the projector may not be 
adjusted correctly.32
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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 receptor on the projector may be 
obstructed.
 The remote control unit may be out of the operation range.-
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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 laptop 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
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 processing 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) 525i 720 x 480i 15.7 59.9 13.5 A
COMPONENT
625i (576i) 625i 720 x 576i 15.6 50.0 13.5 A
525p (480p) 525p 720 x 483 31.5 59.9 27.0 A
COMPONENT/HDMI
625p (576p) 625p 720 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