Panasonic Projector Pt Ae8000u 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.
 
z Do not open the top cover except when replacing the 
lamp unit.
 
z Do not switch the power on while the top cover is 
opened.
 
z Always replace the air filter and electrostatic filter 
whenever replacing the lamp unit.
 
z Install the lamp unit and the lamp cover securely.
1) 
 Press the  side of the  switch to turn off the power as 
described in the “Switching off the power” 
procedure (
 page 30), remove the power 
plug from the power outlet, and then after an 
hour or more, check if the area surrounding 
the lamp unit has cooled down.
2)   Remove the video cable connected to the 
connecting terminal.
Attention
 
z If you open the top panel fully, it may come into contact 
with connectors such as the video cable which may result 
in breakage of the video cable. Before opening the top 
panel, be sure to remove the connected video cables, 
etc.
3)  
Hold the protrusions at the front corner 
of the top cover of the projector and 
push up to open.
*  When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, stand 
at the lens side of the projector when opening/
closing the top cover.
Top cover
Protrusion
Attention
 
z Be careful not to open the top panel too far. For what 
to do if the top panel comes off, see ”Attaching the top 
cover” (
 page 93).
4)  
Use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew 
the lamp cover fixing screw (one) until 
it becomes loose, and then remove the 
lamp cover.
* Slowly remove the lamp cover from the projector.
Lamp cover Lamp 
cover fixing 
screw
5)  
Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the 
lamp unit fixing screws (2 screws) until 
loose.
6)   Hold the handle of the lamp unit and with 
the lamp unit 
lock held in the direction of 
the black arrow, carefully pull it out of the 
projector unit in a vertical motion.
0â
Lamp unit fixing 
screws
Handle Lamp unit lock
7)  
Replace the new lamp unit while making 
sure that the direction of insertion is 
correct. Press the top of the lamp unit 
downwards and make sure the unit is 
installed securely. Tighten the lamp unit 
fixing screws (2 screws) securely with a 
Phillips screwdriver.
 
z Press down on the A part firmly when inserting the 
lamp unit.
8)  
Mount the lamp cover, and tighten the lamp 
cover fixing screw (one screw) securely with 
a Phillips screwdriver.
9)  Close the top cover of the projector.
 
z Close the top cover using the reverse of the 
procedure in 3), and press the center of the top 
cover.
10)  
Reconnect the video cable disconnected 
in 2) to the connecting terminal. 
						

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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 filter unit bay and 
the air intake port on the projector.
13)   Press the protrusions of air filter unit 
removed from the projector in the 
direction of the black arrow and remove 
the air filter frame.
14)  Replace the air filter/electrostatic filter.
 
z Replace the air filter and electrostatic filter in the air 
filter unit with new ones.
*   Ensure you attach the electrostatic filter and air 
filter in the correct order.
Air filter caseAir filter (black)
Electrostatic filter 
(white)
Protrusions
Ribs Air filter frame
Catches
15) 
 Assemble the air filter unit.
 
z First insert the electrostatic filter (white) into the 
center of the case ensuring that its edges do not 
ride on top of the ribs, and then insert the air filter 
(black) so that its four corners are within the case 
before attaching the air filter frame.
*    Take care so that the air filter does not get caught 
between the air filter frame and the case.
*    Align the catches and protrusions on the air filter 
case and air filter frame when assembling the 
air filter unit. When attaching the air filter frame, 
ensure that the 4 catches are properly aligned with 
the protrusions on the air filter case and they have 
clicked into place.
16)   Attach the air filter unit to the projector.
 
z Attach the air filter unit to the projector using the 
reverse of the procedure in 12).
*   Insert the air filter unit into the projector in the 
direction of the arrow engraved into the air filter 
frame (
UP) until it clicks into place.
17)   Attach the air filter cover, and firmly 
tighten the air filter cover fixing screw 
(one) with a Philips screwdriver.
18)   Insert the power plug into a power outlet, 
and press the  side of the  switch to turn on the power.
19)   Press the power <
/|> button on the 
projector or on the remote control to 
start video projection. 
						

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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 enters 
standby mode.
 
■ Attaching the top cover
Hold the top cover as shown in the 
diagram below, align the hinge with the 
support, and while pushing the arm in the 
direction of the arrow (towards the inner 
side of the projector), push it into the 
groove.
Arm
Groove
Hinge
Support 
						

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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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85, 86  91
No picture appears.
 
z The signal input source may not be connected to a terminal properly
.
 
z The input selection setting may not be correct.
 
z The [BRIGHTNESS] adjustment setting may be at the minimum setting.
 
z The external device connected to the projector may not be functioning correctly
.
 
z The [BLANK] function may be in use.
 
z The lens cover may still be attached to the lens. 26
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The picture is fuzzy.
 
z The lens focus may not have been set correctly.
 
z The projector may not be at the correct distance from the screen.
 
z The lens may be dirty.
 
z The projector may be over tilted. 73
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The color is pale or 
grayish. 
z [COLOR] and [TINT] may not be adjusted correctly.
 
z The device connected to the projector may not be adjusted correctly
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The remote control 
does not work.
 
z The batteries may have run out.
 
z The batteries may not have been inserted correctly.
 
z The remote control signal receiver on the projector may be obstructed.
 
z The remote control may be out of the range of operation.
 
z Fluorescent lights may be interfering.
 
z A 3D IR Transmitter may be interfering. —
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The picture does not 
display correctly. 
z [TV-SYSTEM] and [RGB/YCBCR] or [RGB/YPBPR] are not selected correctly.
 
z There may be a problem with the VCR or other signal source.
 
z A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input. 57, 58
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Picture from a 
computer  
does not appear.
 
z The cable may be too long. (Cable must be less than 10 m (32'10") in length.)
 
z The external video output from a personal computer may not be correct. 
 
 (You may be able to change the external output settings by pressing the [Fn] + 
[F3] or [Fn] + [F10] keys simultaneously. The actual method varies depending on 
the type of computer; refer to the documentation provided with your computer for 
further details.)  —
—
Video from HDMI 
compatible device 
does not appear or it 
appears jumbled. 
z The HDMI cable is not fully inserted.
 
z Turn the power for the projector and the external device off and on.
 
z A signal which is not compatible with the projector is being input. 27
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3D video is disrupted 
while viewing a 3D 
video. 
z The 3D Eyewear may be out of battery. If you are using a rechargeable 3D 
Eyewear, charge the battery of the 3D Eyewear. If you are using a disposable 
battery for 3D Eyewear, replace the battery. —
*  If the projector still does not work correctly after checking the points above, contact your dealer. 
						

							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 which is not purchased from an authorized distributors, or environmental conditions.
 
z Unused ceiling mount brackets should be removed promptly by a qualified technician.
 
z Be sure to use a torque driver. Do not use an electrical screwdriver or an impact screwdriver.
 
z See the installation instructions of the ceiling mount bracket for details.
 
z The model number of accessories and optional accessories is subject to change without notice.
9 mm (11/32)
 
M4 × 0.7
Model No. of ceiling mount bracket:  
ET-PKA110H (for high ceiling) 
 ET-PKA110S (for low ceiling)
Bottom view
Torque: 1.25 ± 0.2 N·m
Holes for ceiling mount bracket 
attachment screws 
						

							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 specification CEC compatible, there are cases where same function 
can be used.
Summary of VIERA Link features
 
■ VIERA Link (HDMI connection only)
Connected device
Feature DIGA Recorder 
with 
VIERA Link  function DVD Player/ 
Blu-ray Disk Player  with 
VIERA Link  function HD Camcorder/
 
LUMIX Camera  with 
VIERA Link  function
Easy playback
*1○ ○○
[POWER ON LINK]  (
  page 82)
○○○
[POWER OFF LINK]  (
  page 82)
○○○
[ENERGY SAVING MODE] (  page 82)
   ○ 
*3    ○ *3○
[UNUSED DEVICE ENERGY SAVE]  
(   page 82)     
○ 
*2    ○ *2○
Control the menu of the connected device 
by projector remote control (  page 98)     
○ 
*2    ○ *2    ○ *2
Speaker control ———
*1 : When [POWER ON LINK] (
 page 82) is [YES], the input of this projector is automatically switched when playback on 
external devices such as a DIGA begins.
*2 :  Available with a device which has “HDAVI Control 2” or later function.
*3 :  Available with a device which has “HDAVI Control 4” or later function.
 
Note
 
z Do not use a cable other than an HDMI High Speed 
cable that conforms to HDMI standards.
 
z When connecting the projector and a “VIERA Link” 
compatible device, connect to the HDMI 1/2/3 input 
terminal.
 
z With regards to Panasonic products other than this 
projector, check the manual for the device to be 
connected regarding description for “VIERA Link”.
 
z VIERA Link can only be used with one display (projector, 
TV, etc).
Connection
DIGA Recorder/DVD Player/
 
Blu-ray Disc theater/Blu-ray Disc Player/
Player theater/HD Camcorder/  
LUMIX Camera with   
VIERA Link function
HD Camcorder/  
LUMIX Camera with  
VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with
 
VIERA Link function
HDMI 
cable
HDMI 
cableAmplifier with
 
VIERA Link 
function
Speaker system
HDMI cable
Using an amplifier 
						

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Appendix
 
■ VIERA Link Control of compatible 
equipment
“Using [VIERA LINK]” ( 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 Player, Blu-ray Disc 
Player, HD Camcorder, LUMIX Camera, 
Digital Camera, Player theater, Blu-ray 
Disc theater, etc.) 3
Audio system (Player theater, Blu-ray 
Disc theater, Amplifier, etc.) 1
Tuner (Set top box, etc.) 4
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD 
Camcorder, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI 
cables allow you to interface them automatically.
These features are limited to models incorporating 
“HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
 
z Some functions are not available depending on the 
equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. 
Please confirm the connected equipment’s version of 
HDAVI Control. But some functions will not be able to 
perform even if the versions are the same.
 
z VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control 
functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard 
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is 
a unique function that we have developed and added.
 
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ 
equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be 
guaranteed.
 
z Please refer to individual manuals for other 
manufacturers’ equipment supporting Link function.
 
z About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your 
local Panasonic dealer.
 
■ Preparations
 
z Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-
compliant cables cannot be utilized.
 
z Set up the connected equipment. 
 
Switch the connected equipment on.   
Set [POWER ON LINK] in the setup menu.  
(Please read the manual of the equipment for these 
setup.)
 
z Set up the projector. 
Switch the projector on.
 
Set the input mode to [HDMI 1 IN], [HDMI 2 IN] 
or [HDMI 3 IN], and make sure that an image is 
displayed correctly. 
Select [VIERA LINK SETTINGS] in the [OPTION] 
menu. 
If the [VIERA LINK] is set to [ON], you need to select 
[OFF] first, and then switch to [ON] again to activate 
the [ON] setting.
Note
 
z This setup should be done each time when the following 
conditions occur:
 
- When using for the first time 
- When adding or reconnecting equipment  
- When changing setup 
						

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Appendix
 
■ Using [VIERA LINK]
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] from 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] in the [OPTION] 
menu, and then press the  
button.
 
z The [VIERA LINK] menu is displayed.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME 
THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER 
VIERA LINK
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
 
● Access and operate the menu of the 
equipment
1)  
Select [VIERA LINK CONTROL] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
2)   Select the type of the device to be 
connected with the ◄► buttons.
3)   Press the  button.
(RECORDER / PLAYER / HOME THEATER / 
CAMCORDER / LUMIX / DIGITAL CAMERA / OTHER)
 
z [HOME THEATER] is a system that includes 
the projector, an audio output device, and a 
video output device.
 
z [OTHER] indicates tuner (such as the set top 
box)
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME 
THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER 
VIERA LINK
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
 
The menu of the accessed device 
appears.
(The input mode switches automatically.) 
4)  
Use the menu of the device.
 
z You can use the controls of the projector as 
well as the buttons on the remote control. (The 
functions that you can use depend on the 
connected device.)
If you access a device other than a VIERA 
Link device
VIERA LINK CONTROL
 RECORDER 1
The type of the connected device is 
displayed.  
You can access the menu of the device, but 
cannot use it. Use the remote control of the 
device to operate it.
If multiple recorders or players are connected
You can connect up to three recorders or 
players at the same time.
VIERA LINK CONTROL  RECORDER 1
Recorder 1 – 3 / Player 1 – 3
Devices of the same type connected to the 
HDMI terminals (1/2/3) on this projector 
are registered in an order starting from the 
smallest number. 
For example, if two recorders are connected 
to HDMI 2 and HDMI 3 respectively, the 
recorder connected to HDMI 2 is displayed 
as [RECORDER 1], and the recorder 
connected to HDMI 3 is displayed as 
[RECORDER 2].
Note
 
z Some operations may not be available depending on 
the device. In this case, use its own remote control to 
operate the device. 
 
(The colored buttons operations, such as changing the 
date of TV program for Blu-ray Disc Recorder cannot be 
controlled by the projector remote control.) 
						

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Appendix
 
● [HOME THEATER VOLUME]
You can adjust the volume of the theater speaker with the 
projector remote control.
 
z If the volume cannot be adjusted, check the settings 
of the device.
1)  
Select [HOME THEATER VOLUME] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME  THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER
VIERA LINK
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
2)  
Press the  button.
 
z The volume adjustment bar appears.
HOME 
THEATER VOLUME 64
Note
 
z The design of the volume adjustment bar may differ 
depending on the connected device.
3)  
Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the 
volume of the device.
Note
 
z The speaker functions may not work properly depending 
on the connected device.
 
z The image or sound may not be available for the first few 
seconds after the input mode is switched.
 
z HDAVI Control 5 is the latest Panasonic standard (current 
as of September, 2012) for HDAVI Control compatible 
devices.
 
● [HOME THEATER MUTE]
You can mute theater speakers using the projector remote 
control.
 
z If you cannot mute the speakers, check the settings 
of the device.
1)  
Select [HOME THEATER MUTE] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME  THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER 
VIERA LINK
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
2)  
Press the  button.
 
z Press the  button again to cancel the 
mute.
 
● [OPERATE OTHER DEVICE]
When displaying videos using HDMI input from a third party 
external device that supports VIERA Link, you can display 
the remote control screen and control the external device 
with the projector remote control.
1)  
Select [OPERATE OTHER DEVICE] with 
the ▲▼ buttons.
VIERA LINK CONTROL
HOME  THEATER VOLUME
HOME  THEATER MUTE
OPERATE OTHER DEVICE  RECORDER 
VIERA LINK
RETURN
SELECT
ENTER
2)  
Press the  button.
 
z A remote control image appears on the screen. 
Use this image to operate the device.
  
						

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Appendix
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 —
625i (576i) 576i720 × 576i15.650.0 13.5 —
525p (480p) 480p720 × 48331.559.9 27.0
R/Y/H ○
625p (576p) 576p720 × 57631.350.0 27.0 ○
750 (720)/60p 720/60p1 280 × 72045.060.0 74.3 ○
750 (720)/50p 720/50p1 280 × 72037.550.0 74.3 ○
1 125 (1 080)/60i 1 080/60i1 920 ×1 080i33.860.0 74.3 ○
1 125 (1 080)/50i 1 080/50i1 920 ×1 080i28.150.0 74.3 ○
1 125 (1 080)/24p 1 080/24p1 920 ×1 08027.024.0 74.3 ○
1 125 (1 080)/60p 1 080/60p1 920 ×1 08067.560.0 148.5 ○
1 125 (1 080)/50p 1 080/50p1 920 ×1 08056.350.0 148.5 ○
VGA VGA60
640 × 48031.559.9 25.2
R —
VGA75 640 × 48037.575.0 31.5 —
VGA85 640 × 48043.385.0 36.0 —
SVGA SVGA56
800 × 60035.256.3 36.0 —
SVGA60 800 × 60037.960.3 40.0 —
SVGA72 800 × 60048.172.2 50.0 —
SVGA75 800 × 60046.975.0 49.5 —
SVGA85 800 × 60053.785.1 56.3 —
XGA XGA60
1 024 × 76848.460.0 65.0 —
XGA70 1 024 × 76856.570.1 75.0 —
XGA75 1 024 × 76860.075.0 78.8 —
XGA85 1 024 × 76868.785.0 94.5 —
MXGA MXGA70
1 152 × 86464.070.0 94.2 —
MXGA75 1 152 × 86467.574.9 108.0 —
1 280 × 720 1 280 × 720/60 1 280 × 72044.859.9 74.5 —
1 280 × 768 1 280× 768/60 1 280 × 76847.859.9 79.5 —
1 280 × 800 1 280 × 800/60 1 280 × 80049.759.8 83.5 —
SXGA SXGA601 280 × 1 024 64.060.0 108.0 —
SXGA+ SXGA+601 400 × 1 05065.260.0 122.6 —
WXGA+ WXGA+601 440 × 90055.959.9 106.5 —
1 920 ×1 080 1 920 ×1 080/60
1 920 × 1 080
*266.659.9 138.5 —
1 920 ×1 080/50 1 920 × 1 08055.649.9 141.5 —
WUXGA WUXGA60RB 1 920 × 1 200
*274.060.0 154.0 —
*1 : The “i” displayed after the resolution indicates an interlaced signal.
*2 :  VESA CVT-RB (Reduced Blanking) compatible.
Note
 
z The number of display dots for the PT-AE8000U display is 1 920 x 1 080.
 
A signal with a different resolution will be projected after converting the resolution to match the projector display.
 
z When interlaced signals are connected, flicker may occur on the projected image.
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