Panasonic Projector PT-AE7000U User Manual
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[LENS CONTROL] menu ENGLISH - 71 Settings [LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE] ■ Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 1) memory name to be changed. LENS MEMORY NAME CHANGE LENS MEMORY 1 LENS MEMORY 2 LENS MEMORY 3 LENS MEMORY 4 LENS MEMORY 5 LENS MEMORY 6 PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION Press the button. 2) [LENS MEMORY NAME INPUT] screen is z displayed. LENS MEMORY NAME INPUT ABCDE FGHIJK LM NO PQRSTU VWXY Z ab cdefg hijk lm nopqr stuvwx yz 123456789 0 !" #$% &' *+-/= ?@\^ _` |~ () []{} ,.:;ALL DELETE SPACE OKCANCEL Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to specify 3) the location of the required character to enter and press the button. You can enter up to 16 characters. z Select [ALL DELETE] and press the z button to erase all input text. If you press the button on the remote control, you can erase the character currently selected by the cursor in the input box. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select 4) [OK]. Press the button. 5) Note Press the button without entering any text z to keep the default name ([LENS MEMORY 1] - [LENS MEMORY 6]). [AUTO SWITCHING] This function automatically identifies wide signal*1 or 16:9/4:3 and automatically recalls memory settings that have been set for each screen size. *1 : Wide signals are 2.35:1, 2.40:1, 2.50:1, 2.55:1 aspect signals. AUTO SWITCHING 2.35:1 IMAGE DETECTION 16:9 IMAGE DETECTION OFF OFFPICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION Press the ▲▼ buttons and select the 1) item for automatic identification. Press the ◄► buttons to select your 2) required lens memory for automatic identification. The [LENS MEMORY] setting which has been z selected for [2.35:1 IMAGE DETECTION] is loaded after a given period of time once the input signal switches from 16:9/4:3 to 2.35:1. The [LENS MEMORY] setting which has been z selected for [16:9 IMAGE DETECTION] is loaded after a given period of time once the input signal switches from 2.35:1 to 16:9/4:3. If [OFF] is selected, automatic identification will not z be performed. This function is not available when [ZOOM] or z [V-FIT] is selected from the [ASPECT] menu. Note If the lens memory is not registered using [LENS z MEMORY SAVE], you cannot select [AUTO SWITCHING]. When displaying the menu or test pattern, automatic z identification is not performed. Image size may not be correctly recognized if there z is noise in the picture or external device generates noise. Image size may also not be correctly recognized depending on the video. Image size may not be correctly recognized if the input z signal level from the external device is not set to the suggested value range. In this case, adjust the input signal level using the [WAVEFORM MONITOR] menu. ( page 41) Image size may not be correctly recognized if the z screen position is not correctly adjusted. In this case, adjust the screen position using the [POSITION] menu. ( page 57)
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[LENS CONTROL] menu 72 - ENGLISH Settings [H-AREA POSITION] You can move the frame area horizontally, such as aligning the right or left frame edge to the screen edge.Moving left Moving right For example, when projecting an overscanned 16:9 projection area at a 4:3 aspect ratio on a 4:3 aspect screen, you can adjust the horizontal discrepancy between the screen position and the video display position. 16:9 projection area 4:3 screen 4:3 video display position [V-AREA POSITION] You can move the frame area vertically, such as aligning the top or bottom frame edge to the screen edge. Moving downward Moving upward For example, when projecting an overscanned 16:9 projection area at a 2.35:1 cinema scope screen movie on a 2.35:1 size cinema scope screen, you can adjust the vertical discrepancy between the screen position and the video display position. 2.35:1 cinema scope screen size video display position 16:9 projection area 2.35:1 cinema scope screen [LEFT MASKING AREA] You can place a blank (mask) area in the left side edge on the screen . LessMore Setting range: 0 to 70 z [RIGHT MASKING AREA] You can place a blank (mask) area in the right side edge on the screen . LessMore Setting range: 0 to 70 z [UPPER MASKING AREA] You can place a blank (mask) area in the upper side edge on the screen . LessMore Setting range: 0 to 70 z [LOWER MASKING AREA] You can place a blank (mask) area in the lower side edge on the screen . LessMore Setting range: 0 to 70 z Note If it is set to [0], each masking function will be invalid. z The [MASKING AREA] function will be invalid when z adjusting the [COLOR MANAGEMENT] or [SPLIT ADJUST] settings, when displaying the [TEST PATTERN] or [WAVEFORM MONITOR], or when no signal is detected.
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[OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 73 Settings [OPTION] menu Select [OPTION] from the main menu of “Navigating through the menu” ( page 37), and choose an item from the submenu. Select item and use the ◄ ► buttons to switch the z settings. Remote contro lProjector controls [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] This enables setup related to on-screen display. Press the button. The [ON-SCREEN DISPLAY] menu is displayed. z ON-SCREEN DISPLAY INPUT GUIDE OSD DESIGN OSD POSITION DETA ILED T YPE1 CENTER PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION [ ■ INPUT GUIDE] Set the display method for the currently selected input port name. This is displayed in the top right of the screen when the button is pressed. ( page 34) Switch settingsSwitch settings [DETAILED] Display the input terminal graphically [OFF] Turn off the guidance [SIMPLE] Display the name of input terminal only ■ [OSD DESIGN] Set the color of the on-screen menu. Switch settingsSwitch settings [TYPE1] Display using normal design [TYPE2] Display using black and white design ■ [OSD POSITION] You can change the displaying position of the on-screen menu. Switch settingsSwitch settings [CENTER] Display in the center of the projection screen [LOWER LEFT] Display in the bottom left of the projection screen [LOWER CENTER] Display in the bottom center of the projection screen [LOWER RIGHT] Display in the bottom right of the projection screen [UPPER LEFT] Display in the upper left of the projection screen [UPPER CENTER] Display in the upper center of the projection screen [UPPER RIGHT] Display in the upper right of the projection screen [BACK COLOR] Set the color of the projection screen when no signal is input. Switch settingsSwitch settings [BLUE]Display the whole projection screen blue [BLACK] Display the whole projection screen black
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[OPTION] menu 74 - ENGLISH Settings [STARTUP LOGO] You can switch the Panasonic logo that is displayed when starting up the projector on/off. Switch settingsSwitch settings [ON]Active [OFF] Inactive Note The logo Panasonic is displayed for 15 seconds. z [AUTO SEARCH] Sets whether to automatically search for terminals that have an input signal when the projector is turned on. Switch settingsSwitch settings [ON] Active [OFF] Inactive Attention Set this to [ON] under normal circumstances. z When no signal is detected, the last used input will be z selected. [HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL] If video is not displayed correctly when this projector is connected to an external device via an HDMI connection, switch the settings. Switch settingsSwitch settings [NORMAL] Signal level used by general external devices [EXPAND] Expanded signal level used by some devices Note This may not work correctly with some external devices, z and problems such as video not being displayed may occur. [FRAME RESPONSE] Switch this setting when a progressive signal is input and you wish to reduce the time taken from the signal being input to the video being displayed on the screen. Switch settingsSwitch settings [NORMAL] Prioritizes the image quality [FAST] Prioritizes the frame response Note [NORMAL] allows higher quality image viewing. z [PROJECTION METHOD] Set the projection method according to the projector installation status. Change the projection method if the screen is displayed upside down or the display is reversed. ( page 21) Switch settingsSwitch settings [FRONT/DESK]When setting on a desk/floor and projecting from the front [FRONT/ CEILING] When using the ceiling mount bracket (optional accessory) and projecting from the front [REAR/DESK] When setting on a desk/floor and projecting from the rear (using a translucent screen) [REAR/ CEILING] When using the ceiling mount bracket (optional accessory) and projecting from the rear (using a translucent screen)
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[OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 75 Settings [TRIGGER 1/2 SETTING] You can set the function for each trigger terminal. The trigger terminals for this projector are used as both the input/output terminal for the trigger function and the output terminal for the external 3D IR Transmitter (optional accessory). This is selected with a menu.Attention You can connect a maximum of two external 3D IR z Transmitter (optional accessory). Make sure the switch of the projector z is turned before a cable is connected to or disconnected from a trigger terminal. [OUTPUT] ■ In conjunction with projector operation set in the [TRIGGER 1 SETTING]/[TRIGGER 2 SETTING] menu, a trigger output signal is sent to an external device with a trigger terminal to enable control. [INPUT] ■ Receipt of a trigger input signal from an external device enables control of projector operation setup in the [TRIGGER 1 SETTING]/[TRIGGER 2 SETTING] menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY BACK COLOR ST AR TUP LOGO AUTO SEARCH HDMI SIGNAL LEVEL FRAME RESPONSE PROJECTION METHO D TRIGGER 1 SETTIN G TRIGGER 2 SETTIN G SLEEP HIGH ALTITUDE MODE LAMP POWER FUNCTION BUTT ON VIERA LINK SETTINGS BLUE ON ON NORMAL NORMAL FRONT/DESK OFF OFF OFF OFF NORMAL PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION1/2 Use the ▲▼ buttons to select [TRIGGER 1) 1 SETTING] or [TRIGGER 2 SETTING] and press the button. The [TRIGGER SETTING] menu is displayed. z TRIGGER 1 SETTIN G OFF OUTPUT POWER ON SELECT LENS MEMORY 1 SELECT LENS MEMORY 2 SELECT LENS MEMORY 3 SELECT LENS MEMORY 4 SELECT LENS MEMORY 5 SELECT LENS MEMORY 6 BLAN K DELA Y TIME INPUT POWER ON/OFF 3D SHUTTER OU T SELECT 4:3 ASPECT SELECT 16:9 ASPECT SELECT S16:9 ASPECT SELECT JUST ASPECT SELECT ZOOM ASPECT SELECT H-FIT ASPECT SELECT V-FIT ASPECT RS-232C COMMAND LINK 0 SEC. BLAN K PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select 2) the input/output function and press the button. Function settings z [OFF] Unable to transmit the trigger output signal. Does not function even if trigger input signal is received. (Trigger input signal can be received.) An external 3D IR Transmitter (optional accessory) will not operate even if connected. [3D SHUTTER OUT] Select this for connecting and use of an external 3D IR Transmitter (optional accessory). Note Read the operating instructions for the external 3D IR z Transmitter (optional accessory) when using a 3D IR Transmitter. Output z [POWER ON] [SELECT 4:3 ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 1] [SELECT 16:9 ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 2] [SELECT S16:9 ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 3] [SELECT JUST ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 4] [SELECT ZOOM ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 5] [SELECT H-FIT ASPECT] [SELECT LENS MEMORY 6] [SELECT V-FIT ASPECT] [BLANK] [RS-232C COMMAND LINK] When the item which is set in the [TRIGGER 1 SETTING]/[TRIGGER 2 SETTING] menu is chosen or executed in the projector, 12 V is output from a trigger terminal. Note When [AUTO] is selected in the [ASPECT] menu of z [POSITION], video is automatically displayed using either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio depending on the input signal, so if this aspect ratio matches the settings made in [TRIGGER 1 SETTINGS] or [TRIGGER 2 SETTINGS] 12 V is output.
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[OPTION] menu 76 - ENGLISH Settings [BLANK] • When [BLANK] is activated, output is 12 V. If the setting is released, output is 0 V. [RS-232C COMMAND LINK] • Receives commands ( page 98) from external device and outputs 12 V. Input z [POWER ON/OFF] [BLANK] [POWER ON/OFF] • If the trigger input signal from the external device is changed from 0 V to 12 V, the projector power will be switched on. And if it is changed from 12 V to 0 V, the power will be switched off. [BLANK] • If the trigger input signal from the external device is changed from 0 V to 12 V, the screen will go blank. And if it is changed from 12 V to 0 V, the [BLANK] setting will be released. Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to move the 3) cursor to [DELAY TIME] Press the ◄► buttons to set the delay 4) time for the trigger output signal The delay time can be set to 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, and z 30 seconds. It is possible to delay the trigger output signal (12 V) z by the amount of time set. (Only available if trigger output item is selected.) E.g.) Select [SELECT 4:3 ASPECT] of the trigger output function and set the delay time to 10 seconds. Set the [ASPECT] in the [POSITION] menu to [4:3], and 12V is output from the trigger port after 10 seconds. Note You should not use trigger terminal output as the power z source for other devices. The projector will not accept trigger input while preparing z to project after the power has been switched on and while preparing to shutdown after projection. Input trigger signals after projection starts or after entering standby mode. 12 V cannot be output from the trigger terminal when the z projector is in standby mode. [SLEEP] Set the time for the power to be automatically turned off. Switch settingsSwitch settings [OFF] Inactive [60MIN.] Turn power off after 60 minutes [90MIN.] Turn power off after 90 minutes [120MIN.] Turn power off after 120 minutes [150MIN.] Turn power off after 150 minutes [180MIN.] Turn power off after 180 minutes [210MIN.] Turn power off after 210 minutes [240MIN.] Turn power off after 240 minutes Note The projector automatically enters power off preparation z mode (the power indicator illuminates orange), and then enters standby mode (the power indicator illuminates or flashes in red). ( page 28) 3 minutes before turn-off, the number of minutes z remaining will be displayed in the lower right corner. If [SLEEP] mode is set to [OFF] mode before the z specified time has elapsed the settings are erased. [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] Set to [ON] when using at locations between 1 400 m and 2 700 m above sea level. Switch settingsSwitch settings [OFF] When using at an altitude of less than 1 400 m above sea level [ON] When using at high altitudes (between 1 400 m and 2 700 m above sea level) Note The fan rotation and operating noise increases if set to z [ON].
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[OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 77 Settings [LAMP POWER] Switch the lamp intensity according to the usage environment of the projector and its intended use. Switch settingsSwitch settings [NORMAL]When higher luminance is required [ECO] When lower luminance is sufficient Note The brightness in the [ECO] settings is lowered z enabling saving power and reducing operating noise. It is recommended that you use the [ECO] setting when viewing in a place where natural light is blocked and there is no artificial light. When no input signal is detected, the function is disabled. z [FUNCTION BUTTON] Display the function currently assigned to the button of the remote control. Also, cancel the assigned function. How to cancel function assignment ■ Press the button. 1) The [FUNCTION BUTTON] confirmation message z is displayed. FUNCTION BUTT ON FUNCTION BUTT ON IS DISABLED. CANCELOK Select [OK] with the ◄ ► buttons. 2) Press the button. 3) Note See “Using the button” in “Remote z control operation” regarding allocating operations to the button. ( page 34) [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] Configure VIERA Link. Press the button. The [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] confirmation z message is displayed. VIERA LINK SETTINGS VIERA LINK POWER ON LINK POWER OFF LINK ENERGY SAVING MODE UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE VERSION : HDA VI Control 5 ON NO NO QUICK START NO (ST AY ON) PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION [ ■ VIERA LINK] Set whether the VIERA Link control is active. Switch settingsSwitch settings [ON] Active [OFF] Inactive When [VIERA LINK] is [ON], the following settings can be made. [POWER ON LINK] [POWER OFF LINK] [ENERGY SAVING MODE] [UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE]
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[OPTION] menu 78 - ENGLISH Settings [ ■ POWER ON LINK] Specify whether or not to switch the power of the projector on when it is in standby by operating external devices. Switch settingsSwitch settings [NO] Inactive [YES] Switch projector power on along with external devices Note Depending on the external device, the projector may z automatically turn on when some functions of the connected devices are used. (Only in standby) Due to the projector’s characteristics, it takes time z before projection begins. Please be aware that video may already have started by the time the projector is operating fully. [ ■ POWER OFF LINK] Specify whether to switch the power off for external devices when this projector is set to standby. Switch settingsSwitch settings [YES] Switch the power of external devices off along with this projector [NO] Do not switch the power of external devices off along with this projector Note This function works even if the projector enters standby z mode automatically through the [SLEEP] function. There are cases where some external devices may z not be switched off depending on their status (currently recording etc.) [ ■ ENERGY SAVING MODE] Specify whether or not to switch the mode of external devices to the mode with minimum power consumption when the projector is set to standby. Switch settingsSwitch settings [QUICK START] Do not switch [SAVE] Switch the mode of external devices to the mode with minimum power consumption Note This function works when [POWER OFF LINK] is set to z [YES]. Depending on the external devices, when the projector z is turned on power consumption may increase even in [ENERGY SAVING MODE] mode in order to achieve faster start up. [ ■ UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE] Specify whether or not to keep the power on for external devices selected for input and switch the power off for external devices not selected for input. If you select [YES (WITH PROMPT)], a message is displayed before the function operates. Switch settingsSwitch settings [NO (STAY ON)] Maintain the power on state of devices for which input is not selected [YES (WITH PROMPT)] After a confirmation message is displayed, devices for which the input is not selected are set to standby mode [YES (NO PROMPT)] Devices for which the input is not selected are set to standby mode Note This function may not work properly depending on the z external device.
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[OPTION] menu ENGLISH - 79 Settings [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Press the button. The [OTHER FUNCTIONS] menu is displayed. z OTHER FUNCTIONS FREEZE BLANK VIERA LINK PICTURE POSITION LANGUAGE 3D SETTINGS LENS CONTROL OPTION ■ [FREEZE] You can temporarily freeze the projected video independently of external device playback. Press the button. Pressing the button cancels the z function. Note While displaying the frozen image, you can enter the z [AREA SELECT] mode of the [SPLIT ADJUST] menu by pressing the button. However, when a 3D signal is being input (including converting 2D to 3D), transition to [SPLIT ADJUST] is not possible. For details see [SPLIT ADJUST] in the [PICTURE] menu. ( page 44) ■ [BLANK] When the projector is not being used for a brief period, such as during a break in a meeting or during preparation for a meeting, the video can be stopped temporarily. Press the button. Press any button to escape from the blank mode. z [ ■ VIERA LINK] You can operate an HDMI-connected device. Press the button. The [VIERA LINK] menu is displayed. z [VIERA LINK CONTROL] Selects the device to operate and switches input [HOME THEATER VOLUME] Adjusts the theater volume [HOME THEATER MUTE] Mutes the theater [OPERATE OTHER DEVICE] Operates third-party device For details, see “Using VIERA Link”. ( z page 91) [TEST PATTERN] You can display 5 types of image patterns for confirmation. Press the button to switch to the other patterns. Pressing the button cancels the function. Note When 3D is being displayed (including converting 2D to z 3D), the [TEST PATTERN] cannot be executed. Perform the operation after switching to 2D. [LAMP RUNTIME] You can check how long the lamp has been used. Attention When replacing the lamp, follow the “Lamp unit z replacement procedure” ( page 86) and set the runtime to [0]. Note When the lamp unit has reached the end of its lifespan z the [LAMP RUNTIME] menu will provide the usage time notification by flashing red and gray. See “When to replace the lamp unit” ( page 85) about the lifespan.
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TEMP and LAMP Indicators 80 - ENGLISH Maintenance TEMP and LAMP Indicators Managing the indicated problems If a problem should occur with the projector, the lamp indicator and/or temperature indicator will illuminate or flash. Check the indicator status and deal with problems as follows.Attention When switching off power to deal with problems, ensure that you follow the procedure in “Switching off the power”. z ( page 30) Note Check the status of the power supply with the power indicator . ( z page 28) Lamp indicator Temperature indicator ■ Temperature indicator Indicator status Illuminates red during projection. z (Alert indicating [REFER TO THE “TEMP indicator” SECTION IN THE OPERATION MANUAL.] is displayed.) Flashing red when power is turned off (projection stops automatically). z Problem The temperature inside and/or outside the projector is abnormally high. Cause The air intake and exhaust ports may be obstructed. The room temperature may be too high.The air filter unit may be excessively dirty and ventilation may be poor.The projector may be being used at high elevations (1 400 m or more above sea level). Solution Remove object(s) from the ventilation ports or clear the area around the projector. Place the projector in an environment with temperature and humidity as designated in the specifications. ( page 100) Clean or replace the air filter unit. ( page 82)The projector can only be used for two minutes after turning on. Set [HIGH ALTITUDE MODE] to [ON] within two minutes of turning the projector on. ( page 76) Note If the indicator is illuminated or flashes despite taking the actions above, please contact your dealer to have your z projector repaired.