Panasonic Projector Pt Ae8000EH Operating Instructions

Setting up
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Setting up
Projection method
You can use any of the following 4 projection methods. Select a projection method suitable for the position of the 
projector. 
For projection method settings, see [PROJECTION METHOD] in the [OPTION] menu. (
 page 78)
 
■ Setting on a desk/floor and projecting 
from front  
Menu
Method
[PROJECTION  METHOD] [FRONT/DESK]
 
■ Setting on a desk/floor and 
 
projecting from rear  
(using a translucent screen)
Menu Method
[PROJECTION...

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Projection related
Install the projector with reference to the figure below and the projection distance. You can adjust the display size 
and display position according to the screen size and screen position.
Projection screen
Screen Screen
L (LW - LT) *1Projection distance (m)
SH Screen height (m)
SW Screen width (m)
H Distance from the center of the lens to the image lower end (m)
SD Screen diagonal size (m)
*1 LW: Minimum projection distance  
LT: Maximum...

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Projection screen size16:9 in 2.35:1 size*2
Screen Diagonal (SD)Minimum distance 
(LW) Maximum distance 
(LT) Height position
 
(H)
1.27 m (50")1.16 m (3' 10") 2.37 m (7' 9") -0.25 to 0.75 m
1.52 m (60")1.40 m (4' 7")2.85 m (9' 4") -0.30 to 0.90 m
1.78 m (70")1.64 m (5' 5")3.33 m(10' 11") -0.35 to 1.05 m
2.03 m (80")1.88 m (6' 2")3.82 m (12' 6") -0.40 to 1.20 m
2.29 m (90")2.13 m...

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Lens shift and positioning
If the projector is not positioned right in front of the center of the screen, you can adjust the projected image 
position by moving the lens shift dials within the shift range of the lens.
 
■ Adjusting the lens shift
1)  
Remove the lens shift cover.
 
z See “About your projector” ( page 19) regarding how to 
open the lens shift cover.
2)   Rotate the lens shift lever in the direction shown 
in the figure (counterclockwise) to release...

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■ Projector location range
The setting position can be adjusted within the following range. 
 
See “Projection related” regarding adjustment of the projection screen height (SH) and width (SW). (
 page 22)
 
● Projector setting range when the screen position is fixed
 
Projector
Vertical center of screen 
Center of lensScreen Projector setting range 
(center of lens)
 
● Shift range of the projection screen when the projector position is fixed
 
Projector...

Connections
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Connections
Before connecting to the projector
 
z Read and follow the operating and connecting instructions of each peripheral device.
 
z The peripheral devices must be turned off.
 
z If not provided or sold separately with each peripheral device, obtain the connection cables required for system connection 
in accordance with the device to be connected.
 
z If the video signal from the video source contains a lot of jitter
, the image may appear to be wobble....

Connections
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Connecting example: HDMI IN/COMPUTER IN
 
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Blu-ray player
To RGB output
To HDMI output
Computer
HDMI cable
(commercially available)Computer cable...

Switching the projector on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching the projector on/off
Power cord
Use the power cord included to prevent removal of the power cord and make sure it is fully inserted into 
the projector.
Make sure the  switch is on the  side before connecting the power cord.
Use the power cord included and ensure that it is fully inserted. 
 For power cord handling details, see “Read this first!”. (
 pages 6 to 13)
 
■ Connecting
Fully insert until the tabs on the left 
and right make...

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Basic Operation
Switching on the projector
Check external device connections before switching the projector on.
Power indicator4)  3) 
5) 
1)  Connect the power cord to the projector.
2)   Connect the power plug to an outlet.
3)  
Press the  side of the  
switch to turn on the power.
 
z The power indicator illuminates or flashes red.
4)  
Remove the lens cover.
 
z Be sure to remove the lens cover before starting 
projection.
5)  
Press the power <  / | >...

Switching the projector on/off
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Basic Operation
Switching off the power
Carefully check the status of the power indicator before operating.
4) 1) - 3) Power indicator
1)  Press the power <  / | > button.
 
z The confirmation message is displayed.
2)  
Select [OK] with the ▲
▼ buttons.
3)   Press the  button (or press the 
power < 
 / | > button again).
 
z The lamp extinguishes and video projection halts.
 
z The cooling fan continues to operate and the power 
indicator illuminates orange....