Panasonic Projector Pt Ae500u Specifications

							You cant make a cinema your home.
But you can make your home a cinema.
High Definition
Home Cinema Projector
PT-AE500E 
						

							Breathtaking picture quality from Panasonic, 
the pacesetter in home cinema projectors
As a leader in the field of home cinema projectors, Panasonic has been doing important work in the 
imaging field for years. Key research at the company’s facilities, such as the Panasonic Hollywood 
Laboratory in Hollywood, California, has led to breakthroughs that have dramatically improved picture 
quality. The new PT-AE500 incorporates Panasonic advances such as a high-definition wide LCD panel, 
Cinema Works circuitry, full 10-bit digital processing and gamma correction, and New Smooth Screen 
technology to achieve a level of image fidelity and impact that rivals what you would see in the movie 
theatre. And one of Hollywood’s top colourists took part in the development process to ensure a 
remarkable level of colour fidelity. Enjoy your favorite movies on the large screen. Experience a high level 
of immediacy and excitement when watching sporting events. The PT-AE500 packs everything you 
could want in a high-definition home cinema projector into a slim, unobtrusive body. 
						

							The secret behind the incredibly sharp, detailed picture of the 
PT-AE500 is a high-definition (1,280 x 720 pixels) wide LCD 
panel. Its three-layer (RGB) structure realizes an effective total 
of approximately 2.76 million pixels. That translates into a 
beautiful picture with stunning detail and exceptional fidelity 
when reproducing high-quality video source material such as 
high-definition digital terrestrial or satellite broadcasts. A new 
optical system developed specifically for high-definition LCD 
panels delivers 850 lumens of brightness and realizes a contrast 
ratio of 1,300:1, putting the PT-AE500 at the absolute top level 
of performance among LCD-based home cinema projectors. 
This high contrast—brilliant images and deep, vivid 
blacks—gives the picture a startling realism and impact.
High-definition wide LCD panel for sharp, detailed images
10-bit full digital processing and 10-bit gamma correction
Accurate reproduction of subtle variations in brightness or hue is 
realized using 10-bit full digital processing and 10-bit gamma 
correction, which quadruple the number of displayable colours to over 
1 billion (with 1,024 gradations). 
Projector AI
The projector AI system is based on technology employed in high-end 
digital projectors used in movie theatres. It automatically adjusts the 
lamp brightness to the optimum level to match the characteristics of 
the picture in real time, dramatically increasing the dynamic range, 
accurately rendering black portions of the screen as deep, dark blacks, 
and achieving a stunningly high contrast ratio of 1,300:1.
Dynamic Sharpness Control
The Dynamic Sharpness Control circuit adjusts the video signal 
waveforms based on the difference in brightness of adjacent pixels for 
a sharp, clear picture that is relatively unaffected by signal noise. 
Digital Cinema Reality
TM
 Circuit
Digital Cinema Reality
TM Circuit interlace/progressive conversion 
technology automatically detects when the input signal derives from 
filmed material and selects the optimum progressive processing 
method to assure faithful reproduction of the original image.
Cinema Works integrated high-quality picture circuitry for enhanced expressiveness
Conventional LCD Panel
858 x 484 pixels x3PT-AE500 LCD Panel
1,280 x 720 pixels x3
Picture reproduction with large-stepped brights, 
and blurred darksIdeal picture reproduction with the correction of 
the PT-AE500
10-bit full digital processing and 10-bit gamma correction
Conventional PT-AE500
Dynamic Sharpness Control Projector AI
approx.1,230,000 dotsapprox.2,760,000 dots approx.
1,230,000 dotsapprox.
2,760,000 dots
WhiteConventionalPT-AE500 Brightness
Dynamic Range
Conventional
PT-AE500 BlackWhite
Black
Extremely detailed, lifelike images thanks to new technology 
Conventional
PT-AE500
Conventional
PT-AE500
A picture thats sharp, clear, and extraor 
						

							The PT-AE500 brings enhancements specifically 
designed for its high-definition wide LCD panel to the 
acclaimed Smooth Screen technology of earlier 
Panasonic home cinema projectors. New Smooth Screen 
technology effectively eliminates the “screen door 
effect”—the black lines between pixels that mar the 
images of conventional LCD home cinema projectors. 
The high-definition picture of the PT-AE500 is remarkably 
smooth and film-like, and at the same time amazingly 
sharp and detailed.
New Smooth Screen technology
for film-like realism
PT-AE500: Smoothly textured images, as in a 
movie theatreConventional: “screen door” effect•Originally developed optical system: Covers an 
unprecedented wide colour reproduction area
•New noise reduction: Dramatically reduces ghosts and blurs
•Three sets of picture adjustment settings can be stored in 
memory
•3-dimensional Y/C separation: Produces clear, sharp images 
by suppressing colour bleeding
Other image enhancements
You can decide precisely how the PT-AE500 presents 
your images. With 2058 picture quality settings to 
choose from, contrast, brightness and gamma level are 
widely adjustable across 6 picture modes. Whether you 
are watching a movie, a live music performance or a 
sports event, the PT-AE500 will project the scene exactly 
how you want to see it.
User equalizing function
and features
When watching movies. The projected image will be mellowed.
This mode was well tuned to the look of Hollywood movie.
When watching movie. The projected image will be clear and 
have high contrast.
When watching video source such as music or sports programs.
When watching various image source.
When watching in a bright room.
To reproduce the colour of the image faithfully from the image source.
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Video
Normal
Dynamic
Natural
Cinema 1
Normal
Cinema 2Natural
VideoDynamic
6 picture modes 6 picture modesGamma
correction
(Black)
7 step
X
Gamma
correction
(Medium)
7 step
X
Gamma
correction
(White)
7 step
X=2058
dinarily film-like from a sleek, compact unit  
						

							The PT-AE500 provides both vertical and horizontal 
keystone correction to compensate for image 
distortion when the projector is used at an angle to 
the screen. Vertical keystone correction compensates 
for distortion in the up-and-down direction, while 
horizontal correction compensates for right-to-left 
distortion. You enjoy distortion-free images when 
projecting from an angle of up to 30 degrees in any 
direction (up, down, left or right).
Digital keystone correction
The extra-short-throw lens on the PT-AE500 produces 
big images in small spaces. For example, you can get a 
100-inch diagonal 16:9 wide-screen image from a 
distance of just 3.1 m (10.17´ ). The image size ranges 
from 40 to 200 inches, with easy adjustment using the 
manual zoom.
100-inch diagonal wide-screen images 
at a distance of 3.1 m (10.17´ )
A new, quiet fan lowers operating noise while reducing 
light leakage by the use of twin blades. Thanks to this 
special design, you can fully enjoy the beauty of the 
large-screen images with minimal distraction noise.
*In low mode.
Quiet operation—only 27 dB*
Measuring just 280 x 278.5 mm (11˝ x 10-9/16˝) and 
weighing less than 2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.), the PT-AE500 is thin, 
compact and easy to carry. You can set it up just about 
anywhere—on a table, in an AV rack, or suspended from the 
ceiling (using an optional ceiling mount).
Slim, stylish and compact
•Back-lit, multi-function wireless remote control
•7-language on-screen menu operation (English, French, 
German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese)
Other convenient features
Before keystone correction
After keystone correction
Use the PT-AE500 with a DVD or video player, a PC, 
game machine, and more. It is equipped with HDCP 
compatible DVI-D inputs that directly accept digital 
signals from DVD and other digital sources, even 
those that are copy protected. The component video 
input terminals allow you to enjoy the full quality of 
images from high-end progressive scan DVD players. 
The PC IN terminal can be used to connect a game 
machine and PC. Other terminals include composite 
video, S-Video and many more. A trigger terminal is 
also fitted, so opening and closing the screen may be 
simply achieved by powering the projector on and off.
A variety of terminals including HDCP 
compatible DVI-D and trigger terminal
Convenient features for simple setup and easy operation
packed with convenient features 
						

							SPECIFICATIONS
IMAGE SIZE / PROJECTION DISTANCE
DIMENSIONS
  40˝ / 1.0 m /   3.3´
  60˝ / 1.5 m /   4.9´
  80˝ / 2.0 m /   6.7´
100˝ / 2.5 m /   8.3´
150˝ / 3.8 m / 12.5´
200˝ / 5.1 m / 16.7´
  40˝ / 1.0 m /   3.3´
  60˝ / 1.5 m /   4.9´
  80˝ / 2.0 m /   6.7´
100˝ / 2.5 m /   8.3´
150˝ / 3.8 m / 12.5´
200˝ / 5.1 m / 16.7´16:9
4:3 Aspect ratio Diagonal image size Distance to screen
L
Upper edge of projectsd image
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min. max.1.4 m
2.2 m
2.9 m
3.7 m
5.6 m
7.4 m
1.8 m
2.7 m
3.6 m
4.6 m
6.9 m
9.2 m4.6´
7.2´
9.5´
12.1´
18.4´
24.3´ 5.9´
8.9´
11.8´
15.1´
22.6´
30.2´
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1.2 m
1.9 m
2.5 m
3.1 m
4.7 m
6.2 m
1.5 m
2.3 m
3.0 m
3.8 m
5.7 m
7.6 m 3.9´
6.2´
8.3´
10.2´
15.4´
20.3´ 4.9´
7.5´
9.8´
12.5´
18.7´
24.9´
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280mm (11)
85mm
(3 
11/32)
278.5mm (10 15/16)
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Lower edge of projectsd image
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OPTIONS
Ceiling mount bracket:
ET-PKE300
Screen:  ET-SR90CT
80˝—90˝ diagonal, 
W x H: 1.8 x 1.8 m
(5.9´ x 5.9´)
Screen:  ET-SR70CT
65˝—70˝ diagonal, 
W x H: 1.4 x 1.4 m 
(4.6´ x 4.6´)
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Power supply *1:100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 180 W (1 W in standby mode with fan stopped)
Optical system: Dichroic mirror separation/prism synthesis system
LCD panel: Panel size:  0.7˝ (diagonal) (16:9 aspect ratio)
Display method:  
Transparent LCD panel (x 3, R/G/B)Drive method:  Active matrix
Pixels:  921,600 (1280 x 720) x 3, total of 2,764,800 pixelsPixel configuration:  Stripe
Lens: Manual zoom/focus lens (1:1–1:1.2), 
F 1.9–2.2, f 22.0–26.2 mm 
Lamp: 130 W UHM™ lamp 
Screen size:
1,016–5,080 mm (40–200 inches) diagonally, 16:9 aspect ratioColours: Full colour (16,777,216 colours)
Colour system:PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL 60, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC 4.43Screen aspect ratio: 16:9 (4:3 compatible)
Brightness: 850 lumens*2
Centre-to-corner
uniformity ratio: 90%
Contrast: 1300:1*
3 (full on/full off)
Resolution:RGB: 1280 x 720 pixels (1920 x 1080 pixels with compression)Scanning frequency:  RGB: Horizontal: 30–70 kHz, Vertical: 50–87 Hz
YPBPR: 480i (525i): fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz
625i (576i): fH 15.63 kHz; fV 50 Hz
480p (525p): fH 31.5 kHz; fV 60 Hz
625p (576p): fH 31.25 kHz; fV 50 Hz
720p (750p): fH 45 kHz; fV 60 Hz
1080i (1125i): fH 33.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz
1080i (1125i): fH 28.125 kHz; fV 50 Hz
S-Video/Video: 
fH 15.625 kHz; fV 50 Hz (PAL, SECAM, PAL-N)fH 15.75 kHz; fV 60 Hz (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, PAL 60)Optical axis shift: 17:1 (fixed)Keystone correction range:Vertical: approx. ±30 °, horizontal: approx.  ±30 ° Installation:
Ceiling/desk, front/rear (menu selection)
language *
1:English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, JapaneseTerminals: DVI-D IN: DVI-D 24-pin x 1
PC (RGB) IN:  D-sub HD 15-pin (female) x 1
R, G, B:  0.7 Vp-p (1.0 Vp-p for Sync on G), 75 Ω
HD/VD/SYNC:  TTL, high impedance 
(positive/negative polarity)
COMPONENT IN:  RCA pin (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) x 1,  Y:  1.0 p-p, 75 Ω
PB/PR (CB/CR):  0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
  VIDEO IN:  RCA pin x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-VIDEO IN:  
Mini DIN 4-pin x 1, Y: 1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ΩTRIGGER (out): M3 jack, (stereo mini)When the power is turned on during projection: 12 V
When the power is turned off: 0 V
AV1*4:  SCART (Euroconnector) x 1
Power cord length: 3 m
Cabinet material: ABS/PC
Dimensions 280 x 85 x 278.5 mm
(W x H x D): (11˝ x 3-11/32˝ x 10-9/16˝)
Weight:   2.9 kg (6.4 lbs.)
Operating environment:  Temperature:  0 °–40 °C (32 °–104 °F)
Humidity:  20%–80% (no condensation)
Remote Control Unit:Power supply: 3 V DC (UM-4 (AAA) battery x 2)
Operation range:  Approx. 7 m when operated from
directly in front of the signal receptor)Dimensions 43 x 135 x 22 mm
(W x H x D):  (1-11/16˝ x 5-5/16˝ x 7/8˝)
Weight:  70 g (2.5 oz.) (including batteries)
Supplied accessories:  Power cord, Wireless remote control unit,  Batteries for remote control (UM-4 x 2), 
AV cable (3 m/9.9´), Carrying bag