Panasonic Projector Pt Ae8000EH Operating Instructions

							[POSITION] menu
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Settings
[ASPECT]
You can switch the image aspect ratio manually when 
needed. 
Aspect ratio depends on signals.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
 
■ When a VIDEO/S-VIDEO signal is input
[NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL60 input]
[AUTO][4:3][16:9]
[ZOOM][JUST][S16:9]
Note
 
z [AUTO] is enabled only when an NTSC signal is input for 
both VIDEO and S-VIDEO signals. 
[PAL/PAL-N/SECAM input]
[16:9][S16:9][14:9][ZOOM1]
  
   
[4:3][JUST][ZOOM2]
 
■ When a COMPUTER (RGB) signal is 
input
[4:3][16:9]
Note
 
z If using a 1 280 × 720/60, 1 280 × 768/60, 1 280 x 
800/60, WXGA+60, 1 920 x 1 080/50, 1 920 x 1 080/60, 
or WUXGA60RB signal, the aspect ratio is fixed so this 
cannot be switched.
 
■ HDMI
[1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p, 
 
1 080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p input]
[16:9][S16:9][H-FIT]
[4:3][ZOOM][V-FIT]
[480p input]
[16:9][S16:9][JUST]
[4:3][ZOOM]
[576p input]
[16:9][S16:9][14:9][ZOOM1]
     
[4:3][JUST][ZOOM2]
 
■ COMPONENT signal (YCBCR/YPBPR) / 
COMPUTER (RGB) signal
[1 080/60i, 1 080/50i, 1 080/60p, 1 080/50p,   
1 080/24p, 720/60p, 720/50p input]
[16:9][S16:9][H-FIT]
[4:3][ZOOM][V-FIT]
[480i/480p input]
[AUTO][4:3][16:9]
[ZOOM][JUST][S16:9]
[576i/576p input]
[16:9][S16:9][14:9][ZOOM1]
       
[4:3][JUST][ZOOM2]
Attention
 
z If a 4:3 aspect video is projected at a 16:9 aspect ratio, 
the edges may not be visible or the shape of the image 
may change. Please project videos intended by the 
author for 4:3 projection at that aspect ratio.
Note
 
z If an aspect ratio that differs from the one used in the 
input signal is selected, the video will look different from 
the original.
 
z If you project a copyrighted image enlarged or distorted 
by using [ASPECT] function in commercial use in a 
public place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you might 
infringe on the copyright of the creator which is protected 
by copyright law.
 
z When set to [AUTO], the aspect ratio is automatically 
switched to the optimum aspect ratio when an aspect 
ratio identifier is included in the input signal.
 
z [AUTO] may not be displayed if the input signal is VIDEO 
or COMPONENT (YC
BCR/YPBPR).
 
z A black area may appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen when videos that are wider than 16:9 (cinema 
vision etc.) are projected.
 
z When a signal is input that uses overseas broadcasting 
formats, the supported aspect ratio modes differ from the 
table shown.
 
z When a 3D signal is input 
*1, other than for [S16:9], the 
aspect ratio set for 2D signal input is not maintained and 
16:9 is used for display. When a 3D signal is input the 
[ASPECT] setting cannot be switched.
*1 Only when [2D TO 3D] for [3D SETTINGS] menu is set to 
[OFF] 
						

							[POSITION] menu
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Settings
AspectScreen
[4:3]
Projects at 4:3. Input signal
 
Projection screen
[16:9]
Projects at 16:9. 
(Enlarged horizontally)Input signal
 
Projection screen
[S16:9]
Projects a 16:9 aspect 
video onto a 4:3 aspect 
screen. Input signal
 
Projection screen
[JUST]
Adjusts horizontally to 
fit 16:9. 
When projecting 
a 4:3 aspect ratio 
video, distortion in the 
center of the screen is 
reduced.
(Enlarged horizontally)Input signal
 
Projection screen
Aspect
Screen
[ZOOM]
Enlarges while 
preserving original 
ratio. 
The projected video 
may be clipped in 
some cases, but 
the video can be 
accurately reproduced.  
Use the ▲ ▼ buttons 
to adjust vertically. 
(Not available with 
HDMI signal.) Input signal
 
Projection screen
[H-FIT]
Adjusts horizontally to 
fit 16:9. 
(Enlarged horizontally)  Input signal
 
Projection screen
[V-FIT]
Adjusts vertically to fit 
16:9. 
(Enlarged vertically)  
Use the ▲ ▼ buttons 
to adjust vertically. 
(Not available with 
HDMI signal.)  Input signal
 
Projection screen 
						

							[POSITION] menu
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Settings
[WSS]
In the European broadcasting system, if the input 
signal contains an identification signal, WSS 
automatically switches the aspect ratio to the required 
setting. (
 page 61)
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[ON]Switch automatically
[OFF] Do not switch automatically
Note
 
z Aspect ratio switches only in the case of these input 
signals: PAL/625i (576i)/625p (576p)
[OVER SCAN]
If the 4 edges of an image are partly dropped, you can 
use this function to adjust and project it properly.
Shrink image
Enlarge image
 
z Setting range: 0 to +10
Note
 
z COMPUTER signal (exc. movie based signals) is not 
supported.
[KEYSTONE]
If the projector is aligned non-perpendicularly to the 
screen, or if the projection screen has an angled 
surface, you can correct the keystone vertically.
Image
Operation
 
z Setting range: −32 to +32
Note
 
z You can correct the distortion ± 30 degrees from the 
vertical plane. However, if there is overcorrection, the 
image quality may deteriorate and become blurry. For a 
better quality image, installing the projector with minimum 
distortion is recommended.
 
z When adjustment with [KEYSTONE] carried out, the 
vertical center of the screen and the lens need to be 
realigned.
 
z The result of the keystone correction will affect the size of 
the image.
 
z Keystone correction does not function on the menu 
screen.
 
z Some distortion may occur due to lens shift adjustment.
 
z The result of the keystone correction may affect the 
aspect ratio.
 
z When adjustment is performed with keystone correction, 
the parallax adjustment result set in the [3D VIEWING 
MONITOR] is discarded, and the parallax adjustment 
function is disabled.
[AUTO SETUP]
COMPUTER IN (RGB) signals only (exc. movie based 
signals)
When you select [AUTO SETUP] and then press the 
 button, [H-POSITION], [V-POSITION], 
[DOT CLOCK], and [CLOCK PHASE] are adjusted 
automatically in accordance with the input signal. 
						

							[3D SETTINGS] menu
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Settings
[3D SETTINGS] menu
Either press the  button on the remote 
control or select [3D SETTINGS] from the 
main menu in “Navigating through the menu” 
(
 page 37) and select the item from a 
submenu.
 
z After selecting an item, adjust the screen position 
using the ▲▼◄ ► buttons.
Remote contro
lProjector controls\
[SCREEN SIZE]
When viewing 3D video, set the screen size for 
projection.
[102 cm (40 inches)][152 cm (60 inches)]
[508 cm (200 inches)]
[203 cm (80 inches)]
[457 cm (180 inches)][254 cm (100 inches)]
[406 cm (160 inches)][305 cm (120 inches)]
[356 cm (140 inches)]
Switch settingsSwitch settings
Note
 
z In the case that the actual projection screen size and 
the menu size do not match, select a screen size that is 
slightly larger than the actual screen size.
 
z If [AUTO SWITCHING] in the [LENS CONTROL] menu is 
set to [2.35:1 IMAGE DETECTION], set the size to 1.02 
m (40") larger than the actual screen used for projection.
[3D INPUT FORMAT]
In the case that 3D video is not displayed in 3D 
correctly, set the 3D format of the projector to the 
same one as the connected player. When 3D video is 
not displayed correctly using [AUTO], set to [SIDE BY 
SIDE] or [TOP AND BOTTOM] in accordance with the 
3D video format.
1)  
Press the  button.
 
z The [3D INPUT FORMAT] menu is displayed.
 3D INPUT FORMAT
    
AUTO
   SIDE BY  SIDE
   T OP  AND BOTTOM
   NA TIVE
PICTURE
POSITION
\fANGUAGE
3D SETTINGS
\fENS CONTRO\f OPTION
2)  Select the 3D format with the ▲ ▼ 
buttons.
3)   Press the  button.
[AUTO] When a 3D video 
signal is received, it 
automatically changes to 
display of 3D video.
[SIDE BY SIDE] Uses [SIDE BY SIDE] 
(two screen configuration 
on each side) format for 
3D video display.
[TOP AND BOTTOM] Uses [TOP AND 
BOTTOM] (two screen 
configuration on top and 
bottom) format for 3D 
video display.
[NATIVE] Displays 3D video as 2D 
video. 
						

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Settings
Note
 
z If a setting other than [AUTO] is selected when the input is switched to HDMI, [3D INPUT FORMAT] is changed to [AUTO] 
when actions such as turning the power of/on, switching input, or switching the signal are performed on the connected 
device. 
See the following table regarding settings, input signals and the image for viewing.
Switching 3D 
format
Input signal [AUTO]
[SIDE BY SIDE] [TOP AND  
BOTTOM] [NATIVE]
FRAME  
PACKING
(Normal 3D video)
SIDE BY   SIDE
(Normal 3D video *1)(Normal 3D video)
TOP AND  BOTTOM
(Normal 3D video *1)(Normal 3D video)
2D
*1 Depending on the signal, it is necessary to set [3D INPUT FORMAT]. ( page 64)
 
z During 2D to 3D conversion, [3D INPUT FORMAT] cannot be performed.
 
z Depending on the device connected, there are cases where it differs from the content described above.
 
z A FRAME PACKING signal is a 3D signal for when a Blu-ray 3D compatible disc is played back with a device such as a 3D 
compatible Blu-ray player connected using HDMI.
 
z The SIDE BY SIDE signal uses two videos arranged next to each other and converts them to a 3D video.
 
z A TOP AND BOTTOM signal is when two videos are arranged on top of each other are used and converted to a 3D video.
 
z When the freeze function is being used, the [3D INPUT FORMAT] cannot be executed.
 
z As regards the “Normal 3D video” shown in the table, a 3D video is available when power is supplied to the 3D Eyewear
. 
The 3D effect is not achieved if the power supply is cut off. 
						

							[3D SETTINGS] menu
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Settings
[LEFT/RIGHT SWAP]
Switch to [SWAPPED] if you feel discomfort when 
watching a 3D video with 3D Eyewear.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[NORMAL][SWAPPED]
[NORMAL]If the 3D video is being displayed 
correctly while the 3D Eyewear is 
being worn, do not change from 
[NORMAL] settings.
[SWAPPED]
Select this if a feeling of discomfort is 
felt towards the 3D video while wearing 
3D Eyewear.
Note
 
z If 3D video is being correctly displayed in 3D, setting 
[LEFT/RIGHT SWAP] to [SWAPPED] may lead to a 
dramatic feeling of discomfort. Confirm display of 3D 
video and use correctly.
 
z When the power supply for the projector is turned off and 
on or the input channel is changed, the [LEFT/RIGHT 
SWAP] changes to [NORMAL].
[3D PICTURE BALANCE]
With regards to the left eye and right eye video of the 
3D video, the difference in the video signal for the 
right eye can be adjusted based on that for the left 
eye.
Press the  button.
 
z [3D PICTURE BALANCE] menu is displayed.
 3D PICTURE BALANC\WE
 CONTRAST
 CONTRAST
 R
 CONTRAST  G
 CONTRAST  B
 BRIGHTNESS
 BRIGHTNESS R
 BRIGHTNESS G
 BRIGHTNESS B
 COLOUR
 TINT
 3D WA \fEFORM MONIT OR
 PICTURE BALANCE ME\WMOR Y \b
\b
\b
\b
\b
\b
\b
\b
\b
\b
PICTURE
POSITIO N
LANGUAGE
3D SETTINGS
LENS CONTROL OPTION
 
■ Adjustment method
1)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons and select the 
item for adjusting the right eye video.
 
z The video for the left eye and for the right eye are 
shown on the left and the right.
 
The items that can be adjusted are contrast, 
brightness, color, and tint.
2)   Use the ◄ ►  buttons to change the 
value.
 
z For details about contrast, brightness, color, 
and tint, see [CONTRAST] (
 page 40), 
[BRIGHTNESS] (
 page 40), [COLOUR] 
(
 page 40), and [TINT] ( page 40)
Change the valueChange the value
LEFT RIGHT
Current display for left 
eye video(Fixed) Current display for right 
eye video
(Can be adjusted)
Note
 
z This is a function to balance 3D video, so do not 
intentionally use settings that will upset the balance. 
Please take care not to make the balance extremely 
uneven as this may lead to a feeling of discomfort.
 
z This adjustment function is only active for 3D input 
signals and is inactive for 3D video that has been 
converted from 2D to 3D.
 
z In the case that the settings for the left eye video are 
at minimum, the settings for the right eye cannot be set 
below them.
 
In the case that the settings for the left eye video are at 
maximum, the settings for the right eye cannot be set 
above them.
 
z Even if the [LEFT/RIGHT SWAP] setting is used, 
adjustment can only be performed on the right eye input 
signal.
 
z When adjusting the 3D picture balance, keystone 
correction is temporarily disabled and menus other than 
the [3D PICTURE BALANCE] menu cannot be used. 
						

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Settings
 
■ [3D WAVEFORM MONITOR]
For easy balance adjustment, use a video device that 
supports 3D and displays the video output (brightness) 
level of the 3D video for the left and right eye respectively.
1)  
Press the  button.
 
z The [3D WAVEFORM MONITOR] menu is 
displayed.
3D WA
VEFORM MONI TOR
   OFF
   SINGLE LINE SCA\(N(\f)
   SINGLE LINE SCA\(N(R)
   SINGLE LINE SCA\(N(G )
   SINGLE LINE SCA\(N(B)
MOVE LINE
PICT\bRE
POSITION
LANG\bAGE
3D SETTINGS
LENS CONTROL OPTION
2)  Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 
required item and press the  
button.
3)   Select the [MOVE LINE].
4)   Press the  button.
5)   Use the ▲▼ buttons to move the line to 
the desired output (brightness) level.
6)   Press the  button twice.
LEFT RIGHT
100%
50%
0%
ENTER : CHANGE WF \MM\fDE     : M\fVE LINE
Note
 
z To hide the waveform monitor, select [OFF] from the [3D 
WAVEFORM MONITOR] menu and press the  
button.
 
■ [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY]
Press the  button.
 
z [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY] menu is 
displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\HMORY
MEMORY 
SAVE
MEMORY  LOAD
MEMORY  DELETE
MEMORY  NAME CHAN\fE
PICTURE
POSITION
LAN\fUA\fE
3D SETTIN\fS
LENS CONTROL OPTION
 
● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE]
Balance values set for videos (setting values) can be saved 
as favorites.
1)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [MEMORY 
SAVE] and press the  button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE] 
screen is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\2MORY 
SAVE     MEMORY1
     MEMO RY2
     MEMO RY\f
PICTURE
POSITION
LANGUAGE
\fD SETTINGS
LENS CONTROL OPTIONÒ: Memory with data already stored
Ñ : No data stored
2)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the number 
to be saved and press the  
button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE] 
confirmation message is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\DMORY 
SAVE
SA VE  THE  AD\fUSTED VALUE  AS MEMORY 1.
CANCELOK
3)  Select [OK] with the  ◄ ► buttons.
4)   Press the  button.
 
z [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME INPUT] 
screen is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\
MORY 
NAME INPUT
A BC D E F GH IJ K L M
N O P QR S\f U V W\b Y Z
a b c de fg h i jk l m
n o p q r s tu vw x y z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
!  # $ % & 
/¹+ -/ = ? @\ ^
_ ` |~
( ) < > [ ]{ } , . : ;ALL DELE\fE
SPACE
OKCANCEL 
						

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Settings
5)  Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to specify the 
location of the required character to enter 
and press the  button.
 
z You can enter up to 16 characters.
 
z Select [ALL DELETE] and press the  
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.
6)  
Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [OK].
7)   Press the  button.
Note
 
z Press the  button without entering any text to 
keep the default name ([MEMORY1-3]).
 
● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY LOAD]
You can access the details saved through [PICTURE 
BALANCE MEMORY SAVE].
1)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [MEMORY 
LOAD] and press the  button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY LOAD] 
menu is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\3MORY 
LOAD
MEMORY1
MEMORY2
MEMORY3
PICTURE
PO\fITION
LANGUAGE
3D \fETTING\f
LEN\f CONTROL OPTION
2)  Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 
memory name to be called and press the 
 button.
 
z The video adjustments for the recalled memory 
name are switched to.
Note
 
z If there are no settings saved in [PICTURE BALANCE 
MEMORY SAVE] or if all memory entries have been 
deleted with [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE], 
[PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY LOAD] is not displayed.
 
● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE]
You can delete the details saved using [PICTURE 
BALANCE MEMORY SAVE].
1)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [MEMORY 
DELETE] and press the  button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE] 
menu is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\3MORY 
DELETE
MEMORY1
MEMORY2
MEMORY3
ALL DELETE
PICTURE
PO\fITION
LANGUAGE
3D \fETTING\f
LEN\f CONTROL OPTION
2)  Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 
memory name to be deleted and press the 
 button.
 
z Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [ALL DELETE] 
to delete all the details saved using [PICTURE 
BALANCE MEMORY SAVE].
 
z A [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY DELETE] 
confirmation message is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\.MORY 
DELETE
DELETE  THE MEMORY  1  DATA.
CANCELO\f
3)  Select [OK] with the  ◄ ► buttons.
4)   Press the  button. 
						

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Settings
 
● [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME 
CHANGE]
You can edit the memory name of details saved using 
[PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY SAVE].
1)  
Press the ▲▼ buttons to select [MEMORY 
NAME CHANGE] and press the  
button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME 
CHANGE] menu is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\2MORY 
NAME CHANGE
MEMORY1
MEMORY2
MEMORY\f
PICTURE
POSITION
LANGUAGE
\fD SETTINGS
LENS CONTROL OPTION
2)  Press the ▲▼ buttons to select the 
memory name to be changed and press the 
 button.
 
z The [PICTURE BALANCE MEMORY NAME 
INPUT] screen is displayed.
PICTURE BALANCE ME\
MORY 
NAME INPUT
A BC D E F GH IJ K L M
N O P QR S\f U V W\b Y Z
a b c de fg h i jk l m
n o p q r s tu vw x y z
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
!  # $ % & 
/¹+ -/ = ? @\ ^
_ ` |~
( ) < > [ ]{ } , . : ;ALL DELE\fE
SPACE
OKCANCEL
3)   Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to specify the 
location of the required character to enter 
and press the  button.
 
z You can enter up to 16 characters.
 
z Select [ALL DELETE] and press the  
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.
4)  
Press the ▲▼◄► buttons to select [OK].
5)   Press the  button.
Note
 
z Press the  button without entering any text to 
keep the default name ([MEMORY1-3]).
[2D TO 3D]
2D video is quasi converted to 3D video and shown.
Select from [MODE1] to [MODE5] based on 
preference.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[OFF][MODE1][MODE2]
[MODE5][MODE4][MODE3]
[OFF] 2D video is not converted to 3D video.
Can be enjoyed as 2D video.
[MODE1] - 
[MODE5]
2D video is converted to 3D video and 
shown.
Use this feature with your mode of 
preference.
Note
 
z When actions are performed on the projector such as 
switching off or on, switching input, or switching the 
signal, [2D TO 3D] is changed to [OFF].
 
z Depending on the video, there are cases where it is not 
converted correctly.
 
z When using this function, there are differences in how the 
video is viewed compared to the original based on the 
video conversion on the device side so keep this in mind 
when using.
 
z Note that position adjustment of the screen and area 
position adjustment of lens control will cause differences 
in how the video is viewed.
 
z This does not support input from the VIDEO/S-VIDEO 
terminal.
 
z For computer (RGB) signals, only 1 920 x 1 080 and 
 
1 280 x 720 signals are supported.
 
z If you project a copyrighted image converted from 2D to 
3D by using this function for commercial use in a public 
place, such as a restaurant or hotel, you may infringe 
upon the creator’s copyright which is protected by 
copyright law.
 
z When the menu disappears, the screen may momentarily 
shake horizontally. 
						

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Settings
[3D EYEWEAR BRIGHTNESS]
This enables adjusting the brightness for the 3D 
Eyewear.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[LIGHT][DARK]
 
 
[NORMAL]
[LIGHT] Select to brighten the 3D video display.
[NORMAL] Select this as standard for 3D viewing
[DARK] Select to reduce 3D video afterimage.
Note
 
z When you switch the brightness of 3D Eyewear, the 
screen may momentarily appear jumbled.
[3D IR TRANSMITTER]
This controls the 3D IR Transmitter embedded in this 
projector.
Switch settingsSwitch settings
[OFF][WEAK]
[STRONG][MEDIUM]
[STRONG] This sets the IR output of the 3D IR 
Transmitter to high.
Select this when viewing 3D video.
[MEDIUM] This sets the IR output of the 3D IR 
Transmitter to middle. Select this when 
the response of the remote control of 
the projector or the external device is 
poor.
[WEAK] This sets the IR output of the 3D IR 
Transmitter to low.
Select this when the response of the 
remote control is poor even when set 
to [MEDIUM].
[OFF] This sets the IR output of the 3D IR 
Transmitter to off.
Select this when not viewing 3D video.
Note
 
z If you feel that the response of the remote control for 
this projector or external devices is poor when using the 
built-in 3D IR Transmitter, first set to [MEDIUM]. If no 
improvements are seen, set to [WEAK].
 
z This menu cannot be used to control the external 3D IR 
transmitter (optional accessory).