Panasonic Projector Pt Ae8000EH Operating Instructions

Care and replacement
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Maintenance
 
■ Lamp unit replacement procedure
Attention
 
z Once a lamp unit has exceeded its lifespan of 4 000 
hours (when [LAMP POWER] is set to [NORMAL]) the 
projector can only be used for 10 minutes after turning 
on. (
 page 90) 
 
z Perform steps 20) to 23) of the procedure within 10 
minutes.
 
z If the projector is installed on the ceiling, do not carry out 
any replacement procedure directly underneath the lamp 
unit and keep your face away from the unit....

Care and replacement 
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Maintenance
11)  Remove the air filter cover.
 
z Using a Phillips screwdriver to turn the fixing screw 
of the air filter cover until loose and remove the 
cover.
Air filter cover
Air filter cover fixing 
screw
12)  
Remove the air filter unit.
 
z Hold the grips on the air filter unit, and remove it 
from the projector.
     
Air filter unit
Grips (
UP
 arrow engraved)
*   After removing the air filter unit, remove any large 
build ups of dirt or dust in the air...

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Maintenance
20)  Press the  button to display the 
menu screen and select [OPTION] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
21)   Press the  button and select 
[LAMP RUNTIME] with the ▲▼ buttons.
22)   Hold the  button down for 3 
seconds.
 
z The confirmation message is displayed.
LAMP
 RUNTIME
LAMP RUNTIME RESET .
CANCELOK
23)  Select [OK] with the ◄ ► buttons and 
then press the  button.
 
z LAMP RUNTIME is reset to “0”, and the projector 
powers off. After a short while, the projector...

Troubleshooting 
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Re-confirm these points. 
See the relevant page for details.
Problem CausePage
Power does not turn 
on.
 
z The power cord may not be connected.
 
z The  switch is turned .
 
z The wall outlet may not be supplying electricity.
 
z The circuit breakers may have tripped.
 
z  indicator or  indicator is illuminated or flashes.
 
z The lamp unit may not have been installed correctly. 28
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No picture appears.
 
z The signal input source...

Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
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Maintenance
Ceiling mount bracket safeguards
 
z When mounting the projector on the ceiling, use the Panasonic specified ceiling mount bracket (model no.: ET-PKA110H (for 
high ceilings) and ET-PKA110S (for low ceilings)).
 
z Installation work of the ceiling mount bracket should only be carried by a qualified technician.
 
z Even during the guarantee period, the manufacturer is not responsible for any hazard or damage caused by using a ceiling 
mount bracket...

Using VIERA Link
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Appendix
Using VIERA Link
VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects projector and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy 
control of the home theater equipment using the projector remote control.
 
z This projector supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. 
However, the available features depends on the connected device’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the 
connected device’s version of HDAVI Control.
 
z Even with devices from other companies, if it is HDMI...

Using VIERA Link
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Appendix
 
■ VIERA Link Control of compatible 
equipment
“Using [VIERA LINK MENU]” ( page 98)
 
z Table below displays maximum number of compatible 
equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control.
 
This includes connections to equipment already 
connected to the projector. 
For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier 
which is connected to the projector via an HDMI cable.
Type of the equipment  Maximum 
number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.) 3
Player (DVD...

Using VIERA Link
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■ Using [VIERA LINK MENU]
You can control some functions of the connected device 
with the controls or remote control of this projector.
 
z If operation is not possible, check the settings of the 
device.
 
z For details on operating an external device, see the 
manual of the relevant device.
Press the  button.
Alternatively, select [VIERA LINK MENU] 
from [OTHER FUNCTIONS] in the [OPTION] 
menu, and then press the  
button.
 
z The [VIERA LINK MENU] menu is...

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Appendix
 
● [HOME CINEMA VOLUME]
You can adjust the volume of the cinema speaker with the 
projector remote control.
 
z If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the settings 
of the device.
1)  
Select [HOME CINEMA VOLUME] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME CINEMA  VOLUME
HOME CINEMA  MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER
VIERA LINK MENU
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
2)  
Press the  button.
 
z The volume adjustment bar appears.
HOME CINEMA
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Note
 
z The design of...

Technical information
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List of compatible signals
The following table specifies the types of signals compatible with the projectors.
Format: V: VIDEO, S: S VIDEO, R: RGB, Y: YC
BCR/YPBPR, H: HDMI
ModeSIGNAL MODE Display 
resolution  (dots)*1
Scanning frequency Dot clock 
frequency  (MHz)
Format Plug 
and play 
compatible HDMI
H 
(kHz) V 
(Hz)
NTSC/NTSC 4.43/
PAL-M/PAL60 —
720 × 480i 15.759.9 —
V/S —
PAL/PAL-N/SECAM —720 × 576i 15.650.0 — —
525i (480i) 480i720 × 480i15.759.9 13.5
R/Y...