Panasonic Projector Pt Ae4000u Operating Instructions

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Preparation
About Your Projector
Remote control
Power button
While MAIN POWER is on, 
switch between standby 
mode and projection mode.
Button backlight
When any button is pressed, the button 
backlight is lit. Without any operation, it 
gets darker after 5 seconds and goes 
off after next 5 seconds.
Remote control signal emitter
Emit remote control signal.
Display the  PICTURE menu 
or ADVANCED MENU .
Switch to cycle through the 
PICTURE MODE.
Display the VIERA LINK 
menu.
Display the main menu or 
return to the previous menu. 
Navigate through the 
menus with 
 ▼ ◄ ►, 
and activate the menu 
item with the ENTER 
button.
Open the connected 
equipment menu while using 
the VIERA Link. 
Switch to cycle through 
the input method.
Display the ZOOM/FOCUS   
menu.
Display the  MEMORY LOAD 
menu.
Capture the projected image 
as a still image.
Display the input waveform.
Reset some of the settings 
to the factory default.
Return to the previous menu. 
Activate the assigned 
function from the menu 
options for shortcut.
Battery compartment Press the tab and lift up the cover.
1. 
Insert the batteries according to the polarity diagram indicated 
2. 
inside.
Note:
See the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM for more \
details.
 
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Do not drop the remote control.
 
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Avoid contact with liquids or moisture.
 
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Use manganese batteries or alkaline batteries with the remote control.
 
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Do not attempt to modify or disassemble the remote control. Contact an Authorized Service Center for repairs.
 
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Do not keep pressing the remote control buttons as this may shorten batt\
ery life.
 
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Preparation 
						

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Preparation
Projector body
Top and front view
 
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Air exhaust port
Heated air comes out 
of this opening.Lens shift dials • Vertical Lens shift dials • Horizontal
Projection lens
Power/LAMP/TEMP 
indicators
Air filter
MAIN POWER
Switch the projector on/off.
Lens cover
Protects the projection lens 
from dust or dirt. Remote control signal 
receptor
Air exhaust port
 (Push to open/close the cover.)
Navigate through the menus with ▲ ▼ ◄ ►, 
and activate the menu item with the 
ENTER 
button.
Power button
While MAIN POWER is on, switch between 
standby mode and projection mode.
MENU
Display the main menu.
Return to the previous menu.
INPUT SELECT
Switch to cycle through the 
input method.
RETURN
Return to the previous menu. FOCUS and ZOOM
Adjust the focus and size of 
the image.
CONTROL PANEL
Note:
While the projector is not in use, keep the lens cover attached to prote\
ct the lens.
 
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Preparation
Back and bottom view
 
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Air intake portSecurity lock
Attach the commercial shackle lock 
which is provided with the projector. 
Compatible with the Kensington 
MicroSaver Security System.
Front leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle.Lens cover attachment hole
Top cover
Hold the top cover at the back corner 
and slightly push up to open.
Air intake port
AC IN
Connect the power cord to 
supply electronic power to the 
projector.
Safety cable attachment point
Attach the safety cable when 
mounted on the ceiling.
Front leg adjusters
Screw up/down to adjust the 
projection angle.
HDMI IN
Connect HDMI signal cables.
COMPUTER IN
Connect an RGB/YPBPR signal 
cable.COMPONENT IN
Connect a YPBPR signal cable.
S-VIDEO IN
Connect an S-VIDEO 
signal cable.
VIDEO IN
Connect an RCA 
composite video cable.
Connecting 
terminals 
TRIGGER IN/OUT
Connect external equipment 
controlling cables.
SERIAL
Connect a compatible 
cable for controlling the 
projector remotely via 
your computer.
NOTE:
The projector should only be used with the attached power cord to ensure\
 optimum performance and avoid damage to 
 
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the projector.
Do not open the top cover other than replacing the lamp unit.
 
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See the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM for more \
details.
 
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Getting  Started
Setting up
Screen size and throw distance
You can adjust the projection size with 2 × zoom lens. Calculate and define the throw distance as follows.
    Projected image
SD
SW
SHScreen Screen
All measurements and the calculation results below are approximate and m\
ay differ from the actual measurements.
Throw distance (16:9) Throw distance (2.35:1)
Screen Diagonal  (SD) Minimum distance 
(LW) Maximum distance 
(LT) Minimum distance 
(LW)
*1Maximum distance  (LT)
2.03 m (80") 2.4 m (7'10") 4.7 m (15'5") 2.6 m (8'6") 3.8 m (12'5")
2.54 m (100") 3.0 m (9'10") 5.9 m (19'4") 3.2 m (10'6") 4.7 m (15'5")
3.05 m (120") 3.6 m (11'9") 7.2 m (23'7") 3.8 m (12'5") 5.7 m (18'8")
When using both 2.35:1 and 16:9 aspect images onto a 2.35:1 sized screen\
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*1. 
 
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Calculation methods for screen dimensions
You can calculate more detailed screen dimensions from the screen diagona\
l.
16:9 size 2.35:1 size
Screen height (SH) = SD (m) × 0.490= SD (m) × 0.392
Screen width (SW) = SD (m) × 0.872= SD (m) × 0.920
Minimum distance (LW) = SD (m) × 1.189 − 0.04 = SD (m) × 1.256 − 0.04
Maximum distance (LT) = SD (m) × 2.378 − 0.05 = SD (m) × 1.899 − 0.05
NOTE:
You can tilt the projector body less than approximately ±30 ° vertically and ±10 ° horizontally. 
 
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Overtilting may result in shortening the component’s life.
Do not cover the air exhaust/intake ports or place anything within 50 cm\
 (19  5/8") of them.
 
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−30 °
Projection method
You can use the projector with any of the following 4 projection methods.\
 To set the projector in the desired 
method, see “INSTALLATION” in “OPTION menu” of the functional instructions that is i\
n the provided CD-ROM.
Mounting on the ceiling and 
 
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projecting from front Setting on a desk/floor and 
 
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projecting from rear
INSTALLATION: FRONT/CEILING INSTALLATION: REAR/DESK
Mounting on the ceiling and 
 
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projecting from rear Setting on a desk/floor and 
 
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projecting from front 
INSTALLATION: REAR/CEILING INSTALLATION: FRONT/DESK
NOTE:
A translucent screen is required for rear projection.
 
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When mounting the projector on the ceiling, the optional ceiling mount b\
racket (ET-PKE2000, ET-PKE1000S) is required.
 
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See “Ceiling mount bracket safeguards” on page 
 
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Getting Started 
						

							Setting up
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Getting  Started
Lens shift and positioning
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the s\
creen, you can adjust the projected image 
position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the le\
ns.
Adjusting the lens shift dials
 
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Horizontal shift Vertical shift
Horizontal shift
 
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You can place the projector where the projector 
lens is up to 40 % horizontally off-center from the 
screen and then adjust the image position with 
the Lens shift dial • Horizontal
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Up to about 40 % 
of the projection
Up to about 40 % 
of the projection
Turning the dial  
counterclockwise: 
Image moves to the left
Turning the dial  
clockwise: 
Image moves to the right
Vertical shift
 
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You can place the projector where the projector 
lens is up to 100 % vertically off-center from the 
screen and then adjust the image position with 
the Lens shift dial • Vertical.
Up to about 100 % 
of the projection
Up to about 100 %  of the projection Turning the dial counterclockwise: 
Image moves to the bottom
Turning the dial clockwise:   Image moves to the top
Connections
Before connecting to the projector
Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each periph\
eral device.
 
 
The peripheral devices must be turned off.
 
 
Use cables that match each peripheral device to be connected.
 
 
Confirm the type of video signals. See “List of compatible signals” on page 
 
 
31.
Audio cables must be connected from each peripheral device directly to t\
he audio reproduction system.
 
 
NOTE:
See the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM.
 
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Basic  
Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Basic Operation
Power cord
Connecting
 
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Make sure the shape of the power plug and the 
1. 
AC IN terminal on the back of the projector match, 
then push the plug all the way in.
Align the side of the 
2.  power cord secure lock with 
the side guide rail of the  AC IN terminal of the 
projector and slide it in.
Rail guide
Place the latch to the latch catcher and press until 
3. 
it clicks.
Latch
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
4. 
Disconnecting
 
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Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
1. 
Depress the latch and slide the cover off.
2.  Slide the power cord secure lock up along the side 
3. 
guide rail.
Hold the plug and unplug it from the 
4.  AC IN 
terminal on the back of the projector.
NOTE:
Do not use other than the provided power cord.
 
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Ensure all the input devices are connected and turned off before connecting the power cord.
 
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Do not force the connector as this may damage the projector and/or the p\
ower cord.
 
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Dirt or dust build-up around plugs may cause fire or electrical hazards.
 
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Switch off the power to the projector when not in use.
 
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Power indicator
Power indicator informs you of the status of the power.
When the 
 
 
TEMP indicator is flashing, the power 
indicator will turn red, and you cannot switch on the 
power.
Power indicator
Indicator status Status
No illumination or flashing MAIN POWER is switched off.
Red Lit MAIN POWER is switched on and the projector is in standby mode.
Flashing MAIN POWER is switched on (standby mode) and the 
POWER ON LINK is set to 
YES. The power consumption is not much different when it is lit.
 
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(  See “VIERA Link Connection” of the functional instructions that is in the provi\
ded 
CD-ROM.)
Green Flashing
The power button is switched on and the projector is getting ready to pr\
oject.
Lit Projecting.
Orange Lit
The power button is switched off and the projector is cooling the lamp.
Flashing The power button is switched on again when cooling the lamp and recoveri\
ng to 
projection mode. Recovery may take a while.
NOTE:
See “TEMP indicator” on page 
 
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While the projector is cooling the lamp, do not switch 
 
• MAIN POWER off or unplug the power cord.
The electric consumption in standby mode is 0.08 W.
 
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							Switching the projector on/off
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Basic  
Operation
Switching on the projector
(2)
(3)
(1)
Power indicator
Remove the lens cover from the lens.
1. 
Switch 2.  MAIN POWER on.
The power indicator lights up in red.
 
 
Press the power button.
3. 
The power indicator lights up in green after flashing 
 
 
for a while.
The 
 
 
STARTUP LOGO  is displayed on the screen. 
See “STARTUP LOGO” in “OPTION menu” of 
the functional instructions that is in the provided 
CD-ROM.
NOTE:
When the internal cooling fan is operating, some operational sound may b\
e heard. The loudness of the operational 
 
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sound depends on the external temperature.
You can reduce the operational sound by setting the 
 
• LAMP POWER in OPTION menu to the ECO-MODE. See “LAMP 
POWER” in “Option menu” of the functional instructions that is \
in the provided CD-ROM.
When starting up the projector, some small rattling or tinkling sound may be heard, or the display may flicker for the 
 
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characteristics of the lamp. Those are normal and will not affect the performance of the projector.
Do not attempt to modify the lens cover which may cause burns, fire or damage to the projector .
 
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Switching off the projector
(3)
(1)
(2)
Power indicator
Press the power button.
1. 
The confirmation screen is displayed.
 
 
To return to the projection, press the 
 
 
MENU or 
RETURN button.
Press the power or 
2.  ENTER button.
The power indicator lights up in orange while cooling 
 
 
the lamp, then illuminates red when it is ready to 
switch off MAIN POWER.
Switch off 
3.  MAIN POWER on the left side of the 
projector.
Attach the lens cover.
4. 
NOTE:
Press the power button twice or for a long duration to switch the power \
off.
 
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Basic  
Operation
Projecting an image
Selecting the input signal
Switch on the connected devices.
1. 
Press the play button of the required device.
 
 
Press the 
2.  INPUT SELECT button to select the 
required input method if needed. See “Switching 
the input signal” of the functional instructions that 
is in the provided CD-ROM.
The image will be projected on the screen.
 
 
NOTE:
AUTO SEARCH
 
•  is ON as default and the signal from 
the connected devices is detected automatically. 
See “AUTO SEARCH” in “OPTION menu” of the 
functional instructions that is in the provided CD-ROM.
Positioning the image
Adjust the projected image with the lens shift dials. 
1. 
See “Lens shift and positioning” on page  15.
Adjust the angle of the projector.
2. 
You can screw the front leg adjusters up/down to 
 
 
control the angle of the projector for adjusting the 
throwing angle.
Screw up the front leg adjusters, and an audible click 
 
 
will be heard as the limit.
Adjust the focus and the projected image size.
3. 
Press +/− of the 
 
 
FOCUS and ZOOM buttons to 
adjust.
Press the 
 
 
LENS button to adjust the focus and zoom 
by the remote control. See “LENS CONTROL” of 
the functional instructions that is in the provided CD-
ROM.
NOTE:
Do not touch the air exhaust port as this may cause 
 
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burns or injury.
If keystone distortion occurs, see “KEYSTONE” in 
 
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“POSITION menu” of the functional instructions that is 
in the provided CD-ROM.
If you adjust the focus, you may need to adjust the size 
 
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of the image by pressing the  ZOOM button again. 
						

							Menu Navigation
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Settings
Menu Navigation
Settings
Navigating through the MENU
 
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Displaying the main menu
Press the MENU button to display the main 
menu and the operating guidance.
Main menu
Operating guidance
Contains the required buttons to adjust the settings.
Sub-menu
Current 
settings
-+-+-+-+-+-+
PICTURE MODE
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
S HARPNESS
COLOR TEMPERA TURE
DYNAMIC IRIS
WA VEFORM MONITOR
SPLIT ADJUST
ADVANCED MENU
MEMORY  SAVE
MEMORY  LOAD
MEMORY  EDIT NORMAL
ON
0
0
0
0
0
0
PICTUR
E
POSITION
L ANGUAGE
LENS CONTRO L
F UNCTION BUT TON
VIERA LINK
O PTION
ENTER
RETURNSELECT
Adjusting with the bar scale 
 
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items
The triangle mark under the bar indicates factory 
default setting and the square indicates the current 
setting
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-+BRIGHTNESS 0
Current setting
Default
 
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Returning to the previous menu
Press the MENU or RETURN button to return 
to the previous menu. Press repeatedly to 
escape from the menu mode and return to the 
projection.
 
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Resetting to the factory default 
settings
You can reset most of the customized settings 
to the factory defaults by pressing DEFAULT 
button of the remote control.
Operating procedure
 
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Press ▲ ▼ to scroll to the required main menu 
1. 
item and press the ENTER button to select.
The selected item is highlighted in orange and the 
 
 
sub-menu is displayed on the right.
See “Menu list” on page 
 
 
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-+
-+
-+-+
H-POSITION
V-POSITION
ASPECT
WSS
OVER SCAN
KEYSTO NE 16:9
ON
0
0
+7 0
PICTURE
POSITION
L
ANGUAGE
LENS CONTROL
F UNCTION BUTTO N
VIERA LINK
O PTION
ENTER RETURNSELECT
Press ▲ ▼ to scroll to the required sub-menu item 
2. 
and press ◄ ► or the ENTER button to adjust.
The selected item is called up and the other menu 
 
 
items disappear from the screen. The Called up item 
will disappear after 5 seconds without any operation 
and return to the menu mode.
If there is a lower level to the sub-menu item, the 
 
 
next level will be displayed.
-+
-+
-+-+
H-POSITION
V-POSITION
ASPECT
WSS
OVER SCAN
KEYSTO NE 16:9
ON
0
0
+7 0
PICTURE
POSITION
L
ANGUAGE
LENS CONTROL
F UNCTION BUTTO N
VIERA LINK
O PTION
ENTER DEFAULT
RETURN SELECT
Press ◄ ► to adjust or set the selected item.
3. 
For items using a bar scale, the current settings are 
 
 
displayed on the left of the bar scale.
You can cycle through the options of an item by 
 
 
pressing ▲ ▼.
-+BRIGHTNESS 0
Press the 
4.  MENU or RETURN button to return to 
the previous menu. 
						

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Settings
Menu list
The menu options are structured and categorized. You can navigate through the menu with ▲ ▼ ◄ ► buttons.
NOTE:
The underlined items are factory default settings.
 
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Some default settings vary by the selected input signal.
 
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Sub-menu items vary according to the selected input signal.
 
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Some settings are adjustable without any signals.
 
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PICTURE
It is possible to adjust the picture quality.
 
 
 
PICTURE MODE
  NORMAL  DYNAMIC
  COLOR1  COLOR2
  CINEMA1  CINEMA2
  CINEMA3
 CONTRAST
  (Default: 0)
 BRIGHTNESS
  (Default: 0)
 COLOR
  (Default: 0)
 TINT
  (Default: 0)
 
SHARPNESS
  (Default: 0)
 
COLOR TEMPERATURE
  (Default: 0)
 DYNAMIC IRIS
  ON  OFF
 WAVEFORM MONITOR
  OFF
  FULL SCAN(Y)  FULL SCAN(R)
  FULL SCAN(G)  FULL SCAN(B)
  SINGLE LINE SCAN(Y)
  SINGLE LINE SCAN(R)
  SINGLE LINE SCAN(G)
  SINGLE LINE SCAN(B)
  MONITOR POSITION
  UPPER LEFT  UPPER CENTER
  UPPER RIGHT  LOWER LEFT
  LOWER CENTER  LOWER RIGHT
 AUTO ADJUST
  START AUTO ADJUST
  BLACK LEVEL ADJUST
  WHITE LEVEL ADJUST
  RGB ADJUST (BLACK)
  RGB ADJUST (WHITE)
 SPLIT ADJUST
  AREA SELECT
  SPLIT ADJUST MODE
  NORMAL  REVERSE
▼
▲
 ADVANCED MENU
  GAMMA ADJUSTMENT
  SIMPLE  ADVANCED
 
CONTRAST R (Default: 0)
 CONTRAST G (Default: 0)
 CONTRAST B (Default: 0)
 BRIGHTNESS R (Default: 0)
 BRIGHTNESS G (Default: 0)
 BRIGHTNESS B (Default: 0)
  NR
 (Default: 0)
  MPEG NR
 (Default: 0)
  FRAME CREATION
  OFF  MODE1
  MODE2  MODE3
 COLOR MANAGEMENT
  PROFILE  ADJUSTMENT MODE
  START ADJUSTMENT  LOG
  PROFILE SAVE  PROFILE DELETE
  PROFILE NAME CHANGE
 
x.v.Color
  ON  OFF
 
DETAIL CLARITY (Default: 3)
  CINEMA REALITY
  ON  OFF
 TV-SYSTEM
  AUTO
  NTSC  NTSC 4.43
  PAL  PAL-M
  PAL-N  SECAM
 RGB/YPbPr
  AUTO RGB  YPbPr
 MEMORY SAVE
  MEMORY 1 - 16
 MEMORY LOAD
  MEMORY 1 - 16
 MEMORY EDIT
  MEMORY DELETE
  MEMORY 1 - 16  ALL DELETE
 MEMORY NAME CHANGE
  MEMORY 1 - 16
 SIGNAL MODE